Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Bai Zhi discovers that Little Cocoon, his Void Creature, has evolved into a golden egg.
• He attempts to wake it up but fails, and the egg flies to the Insect Nest to absorb nourishing black aura.
• Bai Zhi's camp successfully controls the insect disaster, and he asks Hei Fengye to suppress the Insect Nests for three hours.
• Hei Fengye punishes Bai Zhi for his earlier actions.
• Zi Qi guards the Core Area and considers creating a CD of the Evil God Retainer.

Character Developments

• Little Cocoon evolves into a golden egg and shows signs of growing stronger.
• Bai Zhi demonstrates his concern for his camp's well-being and his unique approach to problem-solving.
• Hei Fengye shows her seriousness and dedication in her tasks, as well as her displeasure with Bai Zhi's actions.
• Zi Qi shows curiosity and interest in the Evil God Retainer, hinting at his ambition to create powerful CDs.

Significant Themes

• Evolution and growth, as seen in Little Cocoon's transformation.
• Responsibility and dedication, demonstrated by Hei Fengye's commitment to her task.
• Ambition and curiosity, shown by Zi Qi's interest in the Evil God Retainer.

Character Interactions

• Bai Zhi interacts with Calamity Reimu and Hei Fengye, showing his unique communication style and lack of caution.
• Hei Fengye interacts with Bai Zhi, showing her disapproval of his actions and her method of expressing it.
• Zi Qi interacts with the Evil God Retainer, showing his curiosity and ambition.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Blond Young Man, an Evil God Retainer, is blown to pieces by Qi Guang Meng Xing, Ju Jing, and Liang Chen, but this doesn't end the threat.
• A new System Prompt is received by Qi Guang Meng Xing, the Berserker, and others, announcing a wanted mission to eradicate the source of the disruption.
• Calamity Reimu and Bai Zhi (Anna) arrive, with Calamity Reimu treating the injured and Bai Zhi sharing information about Evil God Retainers.

Character Developments

• Qi Guang Meng Xing shows courage and strength in fighting the Evil God Retainer.
• The Berserker reveals his world's history with an Evil God Retainer, showing his wisdom and experience.
• Calamity Reimu demonstrates her professionalism and dedication as a doctor.
• Bai Zhi (Anna) shows knowledge about Evil God Retainers and resolves to deal with the Doll Princess on Anna.

Significant Themes

• The threat and hierarchy of Evil God Retainers.
• The consequences of underestimating Evil God Retainers, as seen in the Berserker's world.
• The importance of knowledge and understanding in facing threats, as shown by Bai Zhi sharing information.

Character Interactions

• Qi Guang Meng Xing and Ju Jing work together to defeat the Blond Young Man.
• The Berserker shares his world's history with Qi Guang Meng Xing and Bai Zhi, warning them about Evil God Retainers.
• Calamity Reimu and Bai Zhi (Anna) work together to treat the injured and gather information.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Countless insect eggs hidden in the Core Zone hatch simultaneously, releasing a sea of bugs.
• Zi Qi, guarding the Core Zone, is attacked by a Black Shadow wielding a poisoned blade.
• The Black Shadow, revealed to be a Bug Puppet, escapes, leaving behind a mirror that Zi Qi suspects is dangerous.
• Zi Qi uses a Puppet Substitute Dummy to capture the bug that attacked him, which contains a sliver of the Bug Wielder's consciousness.
• Yu Xing uses a special camera to identify the Bug Wielder's true body.

Character Developments

• Zi Qi demonstrates his combat skills and quick thinking in dealing with the unexpected bug attack.
• The Bug Wielder is revealed to be a scar-faced Big Guy, surprising Chao Mu.

Significant Themes

• The unexpected danger lurking in the Core Zone.
• The use of technology and strategy to outwit the enemy.
• The importance of teamwork and communication.

Character Interactions

• Zi Qi and Yu Xing work together to identify and capture the Bug Wielder.
• Chao Mu and Yu Xing collaborate to find the Bug Wielder's true body using the special camera.
• The Bug Wielder interacts with Zi Qi and the others through its Bug Puppet, displaying arrogance and confidence in its abilities.

Key Plot Points

• The buffer zone is further devastated by bugs pushed over by the Shelter Tower.
• Bai Zhi finds the Berserker, Borsalino, who is revealed to be an Evil God Retainer, a Bug Puppet.
• The Berserker attempts to summon his Evil God but is stopped by Bai Zhi.
• The Female Knight, who was also a Bug Puppet, is revealed and killed by Calamity Reimu.

Character Developments

• Bai Zhi shows his serious side and reveals his power, summoning the Ghost Gate.
• Borsalino's true identity as an Evil God Retainer is revealed, showing his manipulative and sinister nature.
• The Female Knight's tragic fate is revealed, highlighting the cruelty of the Bug Puppets' control.

Significant Themes

• Manipulation and control: The Bug Puppets' ability to control others is a central theme, highlighting the loss of free will and autonomy.
• Power dynamics: The reveal of Bai Zhi's true power shifts the balance of power in the camp.
• The consequences of one's actions: The fate of the Bug Puppets serves as a cautionary tale about the repercussions of evil deeds.

Character Interactions

• Bai Zhi and Borsalino: Their interaction reveals Borsalino's true nature and Bai Zhi's power.
• Calamity Reimu and Bai Zhi: They work together to deal with the threat posed by the Bug Puppets.
• The Female Knight and Borsalino: Their interaction highlights the tragic fate of those controlled by the Bug Puppets.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Bai Zhi, the Yin Emperor, intimidates an Evil God Retainer, causing it to reveal fear for the first time.
• Bai Zhi summons the Ghost Gate, but due to his inexperience, it manifests as the descent of the Underworld, causing a massive disturbance.
• The Pink Haired Girl, a remnant soul from the Blood Sea, appears and scolds Bai Zhi for his recklessness.

Character Developments

• Bai Zhi demonstrates his power and status as the Yin Emperor, instilling fear in the Evil God Retainer.
• The Pink Haired Girl reveals her knowledge of the Underworld's current state and its enemies, showing she's more than just a remnant soul.

Significant Themes

• Power and Fear: Bai Zhi's display of power causes fear in the Evil God Retainer, highlighting the relationship between power and fear.
• Consequences of Actions: Bai Zhi's inexperience leads to unintended consequences, showing the importance of understanding one's abilities.
• The Underworld's Weakness: The Pink Haired Girl's warnings about the Underworld's enemies and lack of manpower emphasize the world's current vulnerability.

Character Interactions

• Bai Zhi and the Evil God Retainer: Bai Zhi's presence terrifies the Evil God Retainer, showing the power dynamic between them.
• Bai Zhi and the Pink Haired Girl: Their interaction reveals their familiarity and the Pink Haired Girl's protective attitude towards Bai Zhi and the Underworld.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Evil God Retainer is defeated, and the events surrounding Ghost Gate Pass are erased from most people's memories.
• The High-tier Game Zone opens, and players face more challenging games.
• Hei Ye Piao Luo returns from a game and is tricked into drinking a suspicious chicken soup, leading to a disturbing revelation about the game he was in.

Character Developments

• Calamity Reimu regains her memories of the former Yin Emperor, Bai Zhi.
• Hei Ye Piao Luo becomes more cautious and traumatized after his experience in the game.

Significant Themes

• The blurring of reality and illusion, as seen in Hei Ye Piao Luo's game experience.
• The power of memory and its manipulation, as demonstrated by the Pink Haired Girl's actions.

Character Interactions

• Calamity Reimu and Bai Zhi reconnect, with Bai Zhi returning to his former self.
• Hei Ye Piao Luo interacts with Qi Guang Meng Xing and Living Polyploid, who trick him into drinking the suspicious chicken soup.
• Lancer's head is revealed to be in the pressure cooker, adding to Hei Ye Piao Luo's trauma.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The mysterious fourth game zone, the Hall of Fame Challenge, opens on the final day of the Preliminary Selection.
• Players can challenge Hall of Fame Players to replace them and enter the Hall of Fame, with a 10% conversion rate bonus as the basic reward.
• On this day, Monster Sieges do not appear.

Character Developments

• Bai Zhi (Black&White) reflects on his attributes, particularly his high Charisma, and decides to ask Yu Xing about it later.
• Fireworks of Romance and Bai Zhi engage in a strange competition of "titles" on the High Platform.

Significant Themes

• The importance of a player's Core Talent and conversion rate in their development.
• The competitive nature of the Preliminary Selection and the desire to enter the Hall of Fame for its rewards.

Character Interactions

• Bai Zhi and Fireworks of Romance engage in a light-hearted competition on the High Platform.
• Players discuss and prepare for the Hall of Fame Challenge.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Hall of Fame Challenge is launched, sparking Players' competitive streaks.
• Bai Zhi and his group discuss participation; Bai Zhi, Hei Ye Piao Luo, Lancer, and two others decide to join, while Ju Jing, Qi Guang Meng Xing, Hei Fengye, Liang Chen, and Living Polyploid stay behind to guard the camp.
• Bai Zhi ponders the purpose behind the Hall of Fame Challenge.

Character Developments

• Bai Zhi exhibits strategic thinking and curiosity about the challenge's purpose.
• Living Polyploid expresses his feelings for Liang Chen but maintains a respectful distance.
• Assassin Girl shows indifference toward Living Polyploid's feelings.

Significant Themes

• Competition and ambition among Players.
• The deeper purpose behind the Game's mechanics.
• Unrequited love and romantic tension between characters.

Character Interactions

• Bai Zhi discusses the challenge with his group, leading to decisions about participation.
• Living Polyploid confesses his feelings to Liang Chen, who remains distant.
• Assassin Girl shows indifference toward Living Polyploid's feelings.
• Uncle You and the girl with Pale Purple Long Hair discuss a mysterious aura sensed during the Preliminary Selection.

Key Plot Points and Events

• While Bai Zhi is away, a former Yin Emperor residing at the villa causes supernatural events, stealing snacks, and driving Several Lolis to form a secret combat squad to counter her.
• The Hall of Fame Challenge begins in the World Tomb, with 300 Challengers against one Hall of Famer. Bai Zhi, Calamity Reimu, Fireworks of Romance, Yu Xing, and Zi Qi are the Hall of Fame representatives.

Character Developments

• The former Yin Emperor is revealed to be mischievous and carefree, causing trouble for the Lolis.
• Several Lolis show determination and resourcefulness in dealing with the supernatural events.
• Bai Zhi, Calamity Reimu, and Fireworks of Romance gain popularity due to their livestreams, with Bai Zhi attracting many fangirls.

Significant Themes

• The theme of human nature is explored through the former Yin Emperor's actions and the Lolis' responses.
• The challenge of facing overwhelming odds is highlighted in the Hall of Fame Challenge.

Character Interactions

• Several Lolis interact with the former Yin Emperor, trying to outwit her and protect their snacks.
• Bai Zhi, Calamity Reimu, Fireworks of Romance, Yu Xing, and Zi Qi interact through their livestreams, with viewers reacting to their actions.
• Qi Guang Meng Xing shares her past experience with Jiang Chanyi, revealing her unique perspective on relationships.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Bai Zhi wakes up in a bed, his skills and equipment sealed, and his physical condition at an ordinary person's level.
• He learns that the challenge has a preliminary elimination stage, which seems to be a Subconscious Dream Anomaly.
• The live streams begin, revealing that the challenge involves a haunted house scenario where players must escape while dealing with supernatural phenomena.
• Bai Zhi's live stream gains significant attention due to his actions, with viewers comparing him to a dragon returning to the sea.

Character Developments

• Bai Zhi shows calm and strategic thinking, quickly adapting to the situation and his new memory.
• Fireworks of Romance's persona collapses, revealing a cute and silly side as she tries to navigate the haunted house.
• Evil God Retainers are exposed and eliminated from the challenge.

Significant Themes

• The subconscious mind revealing true nature and desires.
• The contrast between the players' personas and their subconscious selves.
• The purging of Evil God Retainers hidden among the Hall of Fame Players.

Character Interactions

• Bai Zhi interacts with the supernatural entities in the house, using his wits and elegance to avoid and overcome them.
• Qi Guang Meng Xing and Jiang Chanyi watch the live streams, commenting on the players' performances and the challenge's format.
• Fireworks of Romance's live stream viewers enjoy her comedic attempts to escape the house.

• Plot Points & Events: Bai Zhi returns from the Hall of Fame Challenge, revealing it was a trap for Evil God Retainers. He suspects [Eden] might be an infiltrator. Fireworks of Romance struggles with her lost dignity. Night Owl completes Bai Zhi's advanced math challenge, leading to their upcoming battle.

Character Developments

• Bai Zhi: Reflects on his personal Core Talent, considering Loli Value. He's surprised and intrigued by Night Owl's challenge.
• Night Owl: Overcomes her fear and participates in the challenge, confronting Bai Zhi about his past actions.
• Fireworks of Romance: Loses her dignity and struggles with her self-worth.
• Significant Themes: The consequences of losing dignity, the growth of Night Owl, and Bai Zhi's introspection regarding his personal Core Talent.
• Character Interactions: Bai Zhi and Night Owl's upcoming confrontation, Bai Zhi's concern for Fireworks of Romance, and Night Owl's resentment towards Bai Zhi.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Bai Zhi reunites with Night Owl in the arena and they catch up.
• The Preliminary Selection ends, and Players are teleported away.
• The Preliminary Selection grounds are revealed to be alive and devour the Glimmer Camps before being sealed away.

Character Developments

• Bai Zhi feels guilty about his past actions with Night Owl but is unsure how to express himself.
• Night Owl initiates physical contact with Bai Zhi, showing her feelings for him.
• Fireworks of Romance and Calamity Reimu display romantic interest in Bai Zhi, leading to a humorous scene.

Significant Themes

• The theme of hidden truths and secrets is reinforced as the Preliminary Selection grounds are revealed to be alive.
• The theme of romantic tension and relationships continues to develop among the main characters.

Character Interactions

• Bai Zhi and Night Owl reconnect and share a tender moment.
• Fireworks of Romance, Calamity Reimu, and other characters tease Bai Zhi about his reunion with Night Owl, leading to a comedic scene.
• The examiners discuss the sealing of the Preliminary Selection grounds, hinting at the true nature of the world and their roles.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The team arrives in a desolate, misty street after a long teleportation.
• The system announces the end of the Preliminary Selection and rewards the team for their first-place ranking.
• The team receives Individual Speed and Team Speed bonuses, and their points and Spiritual Energy Potions are converted into money.
• The system introduces the Third Stage, Ukiyo-e, with vague instructions about a mission and a lighthouse.
• A blue pillar of light appears in the distance, and the system prompts the team to go to a marked location to purchase a vehicle for their adventure.

Character Developments

• Bai Zhi and the others are surprised by the rewards and the disappearance of their points and items.
• Bai Zhi's left eye flickers with golden Radiance, hinting at a new ability or change.
• Fireworks of Romance is curious about Bai Zhi's eye and tries to touch it, leading to a brief exchange between them.

Significant Themes

• The Third Stage focuses on understanding the true meaning of a Talent Core and having a wonderful adventure.
• The team faces uncertainty and must adapt to new challenges, as the Game Group provides little guidance.

Character Interactions

• Bai Zhi and Fireworks of Romance have a playful exchange about Bai Zhi's eye and Fireworks of Romance's cosplay.
• The team discusses the nature of the Third Stage and speculates about their mission.
• Living Polyploid tries to analyze the situation but is dismissed by Chao Mu.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The team arrives at a station platform in a Town shrouded by dense White Mist.
• They meet another Player team led by Shang Jiuyue, who provides information about the Third Stage, Ukiyo-e.
• Inside the station platform, they find Personal and Collective Vehicles for sale, which are essential for traveling through Ukiyo-e and immune to all damage while aboard.
• The team purchases the vehicles and sets off, with Bai Zhi driving the Collective Vehicle.
• They encounter another Player team while traveling through the White Mist, causing a moment of confusion due to the bizarre sight of the team on the wooden plank vehicle.

Character Developments

• Bai Zhi shows leadership by making decisions for the team and driving the Collective Vehicle.
• Shang Jiuyue is introduced as an acquaintance from Bai Zhi's first game, providing valuable information about the Third Stage.
• The team members remain silent and tense during the journey, highlighting their fear and unease in the face of the enormous Monsters surrounding them.

Significant Themes

• The vehicles' immunity to damage emphasizes the importance of survival and protection in the game.
• The dense White Mist and enormous Monsters represent the unknown and overwhelming challenges the team faces.
• The bizarre sight of the team on the wooden plank vehicle highlights the surreal and unpredictable nature of the game.

Character Interactions

• Bai Zhi and Shang Jiuyue briefly catch up and exchange information about their teams.
• The team members remain silent and tense during the journey, with no interactions between them.
• The encounter with another Player team causes a moment of confusion and curiosity.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The group travels through a monster-infested area on a self-driving wooden cart.
• They encounter a vast, mist-filled canyon with enormous monsters.
• The cart crosses the canyon by extending its wheels to the canyon floor.
• On the other side, the mist thins, revealing horrifying monsters that cause mental pollution.

Character Developments

• Bai Zhi observes their surroundings using Pluto and warns about the mental pollution.
• Qi Guang Meng Xing becomes fascinated by the monsters, leading to a breakdown when she sees something horrifying.

Significant Themes

• Mental pollution and its effects on sanity.
• The dangers of curiosity and knowledge.
• The importance of self-control and heeding warnings.

Character Interactions

• Bai Zhi tries to protect the group, especially Qi Guang Meng Xing, from the mental pollution.
• Qi Guang Meng Xing's fascination with the unknown leads to her breakdown.
• The group tries to comfort Hei Fengye, who is scared during the journey.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Wooden Cart halts when Qi Guang Meng Xing takes out the Brick from the Na Jie.
• Qi Guang Meng Xing loses control and becomes unconscious after looking at the canyon.
• Bai Zhi and Calamity Reimu deduce that Qi Guang Meng Xing has entered a Forbidden Domain and is unable to wake up.
• The group continues their journey, and the fog around them dissipates, revealing a colossal Humanoid Figure sitting cross-legged among the mountains.

Character Developments

• Qi Guang Meng Xing's intuition causes her to see something terrifying in the canyon, leading to her mental collapse.
• Bai Zhi shows concern for Qi Guang Meng Xing's well-being and takes precautions to prevent her from seeing anything horrifying when she wakes up.

Significant Themes

• The dangers of curiosity and the consequences of looking at forbidden things.
• The power of intuition and its potential to reveal hidden truths.

Character Interactions

• Bai Zhi and Calamity Reimu discuss Qi Guang Meng Xing's condition and the potential dangers she faces.
• Bai Zhi places Qi Guang Meng Xing in the center of the Wooden Cart to protect her from seeing anything horrifying when she wakes up.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Bai Zhi and the others reach an Ancient God Graveyard, where they encounter a colossal entity resembling an Ancient God.
• The group faces a mental trial, experiencing increasing pressure as they approach the Ancient God.
• The Wooden Cart enters a cave, ending the trial and beginning their journey into the Ukiyo-e.

Character Developments

• Bai Zhi remains unaffected by the pressure, showing exceptional mental resilience.
• Qi Guang Meng Xing is chosen by an Ancient God but recovers quickly after a brief encounter.
• Yu Xing, as a Former World Guardian, shows the best mental resilience among the group.

Significant Themes

• The power and influence of Ancient Gods.
• The mental and psychological trials faced by the characters.
• The connection between the Third Stage and the earlier Preliminary Selection venue.

Character Interactions

• Bai Zhi attempts to wake Qi Guang Meng Xing from her trance.
• Bai Zhi observes and speculates about the Ancient God's nature and the mutations around it.
• The group suffers the mental trial together, with Bai Zhi being the only one unaffected.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Bai Zhi and Qi Guang Meng Xing enter a new world after passing through a cave.
• A Man with Half-Black Half-White Hair, a Mythical Tier Player, appears and interacts with Bai Zhi.
• The Man inspects Qi Guang Meng Xing and leaves, leaving behind a gift that increases Bai Zhi's Spiritual Energy limit and Wooden Cart's speed.

Character Developments

• Bai Zhi demonstrates understanding and calmness when facing the Mythical Tier Player.
• Qi Guang Meng Xing is revealed to have been chosen by an Ancient God Consciousness.

Significant Themes

• The danger of Ancient Gods and the role of the Game Group in managing them.
• The concept of Players being used as bait to lure out revived consciousnesses.

Character Interactions

• Bai Zhi and the Mythical Tier Player have a straightforward conversation, with the latter revealing information about Ancient Gods and the Game Group's intentions.
• Bai Zhi and Qi Guang Meng Xing do not interact directly in this chapter.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The group wakes up in a Wilderness after the Ancient God trial.
• Bai Zhi explains the Ancient God trial and the new [Resistance] entry they've gained.
• The group explores the Wilderness using their Personal Vehicles, discovering they can travel through time as well as space.
• Bai Zhi has a disturbing dream while sleeping on the Wooden Cart, hinting at his past and the return of his Dark Dream.

Character Developments

• Bai Zhi: Shows concern for his teammates' well-being, reveals more about his past and the Dark Dream that haunts him.
• Qi Guang Meng Xing: Shows curiosity and a willingness to explore the Wilderness.
• Fireworks of Romance: Struggles with using her brain but is self-aware about it.

Significant Themes

• The exploration of the unknown (Wilderness, time travel).
• The impact of Bai Zhi's past on his present.
• The return of Bai Zhi's Dark Dream, hinting at unresolved issues.

Character Interactions

• Bai Zhi and Qi Guang Meng Xing: They share a moment of closeness when Qi Guang Meng Xing sleeps on Bai Zhi's shoulder.
• Bai Zhi and the group: They work together to explore the Wilderness and share their findings.
• Bai Zhi and his past: Bai Zhi's dream reveals a connection to his previous life and the Dark Dream that has haunted him.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Bai Zhi and Hei Fengye wait on the Wooden Cart while others explore.
• Fireworks of Romance returns after entering a Small World through a vortex gate, participating in a Poetry Gathering, and gaining rewards.
• She obtains 100 money, increases a Progress Bar by one point, and gets an opportunity to modify her Personal Vehicle.

Character Developments

• Fireworks of Romance gains confidence and becomes more smug after her success in the Poetry Gathering.

Significant Themes

• The Wilderness contains special locations with various challenges and rewards.
• The Confucian Dao Cultivation System in the Small World brings poetic words to life.

Character Interactions

• Bai Zhi teases Fireworks of Romance about her newfound arrogance.
• Fireworks of Romance looks up to Bai Zhi for explanations about her rewards.