Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Gu Shen completes the first layer of the Transcendent Trial in the Deep Sea, which tests his understanding of maintaining his ability's 'steady state'.
• He wakes up on a speeding train in the Deep Water Zone, facing Chu Ling, the girl he has feelings for.
• They discuss his reckless behavior during the trial and the nature of his Transcendent Strength, which symbolizes the establishment of 'Order'.
• The Deep Sea system is about to undergo an upgrade, causing Chu Ling's image to fluctuate and the train to speed up, signaling their imminent disconnection.

Character Developments

• Gu Shen demonstrates his determination and recklessness in pursuing his goals, even when faced with potential risks.
• Chu Ling shows concern for Gu Shen's safety and reveals that she's being sought by the Deep Sea system, hinting at her mysterious past.

Significant Themes

• The nature of reality and illusion, reflected in the Deep Water Zone and the question of Pi's existence.
• The pursuit of power and understanding one's abilities, as seen in Gu Shen's Transcendent Trial.
• The consequences of reckless actions and the importance of self-preservation, as demonstrated by Chu Ling's warning to Gu Shen.

Character Interactions

• Gu Shen and Chu Ling's relationship deepens as they discuss their experiences and feelings, with Gu Shen expressing his determination to wait for her.
• The Deep Sea system's upgrade causes a physical reaction in the Deep Water Zone, affecting Chu Ling's presence and signaling their impending disconnection.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Gu Shen completes a Deep Sea upgrade with Chu Ling, learning about his Transcendent trait and the need for Transcendent Source Material to grow stronger.
• He receives his first mission from the Tribunal, involving a trip to Great Capital.
• The mission team includes Grand Arbiter Tang from the Assessment Team and Mr. Cui.

Character Developments

• Gu Shen: Becomes more determined to improve his strength and explores his Transcendent trait through Awakening of Insects cultivation.
• Chu Ling: Disconnects from Gu Shen to ensure her safety, hinting at ongoing investigations into her activities.

Significant Themes

• The importance of strength and growth in the Transcendent world.
• The exploration of Gu Shen's Transcendent trait and the need for Transcendent Source Material.
• The mysterious investigations into Chu Ling's activities.

Character Interactions

• Gu Shen and Mr. Shu: Teacher and student, with Mr. Shu guiding Gu Shen's progress and offering encouragement.
• Gu Shen and Cui Zhongcheng: They interact briefly, with Cui Zhongcheng expressing concern for Gu Shen's well-being and introducing the mission.
• Gu Shen and Big Orange: The cat reminds Gu Shen of his responsibilities and accompanies him on the mission.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Gu Shen's first mission is revealed to be a part-time job at a psychological counseling clinic, "Dream Whisperer," rather than a high-risk operation as he expected.
• The mission's duration is estimated to be three to six months.
• The clinic is owned by the Grand Arbiter's student, who is researching the connection between the Dream Realm and the material world using the clinic's clients.

Character Developments

• Gu Shen: Initially expecting a dangerous mission, he adjusts his mindset to accept the seemingly mundane task. He recognizes the importance of this assessment and is determined to make the most of it.
• Grand Arbiter Tang: Revealed to be wealthy, he owns properties in Great Capital and funds the Dream Whisperer clinic for his student's research.

Significant Themes

• The mission serves as an assessment of Gu Shen's abilities by the Tribunal, allowing him to explore his talents in the Mental System aspect.
• The clinic's research on the Dream Realm suggests a potential connection between the dream world and reality, hinting at deeper mysteries to be explored.

Character Interactions

• Gu Shen interacts with Cui Zhongcheng, the Councilor's assistant, who provides mission details and reassures Gu Shen about the task's importance.
• Gu Shen communicates with Grand Arbiter Tang, who reveals his involvement in the clinic's establishment and expresses confidence in Gu Shen's abilities.
• Zhou Jiren, Gu Shen's teacher, offers reassurance and support, hinting at the task's true significance.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Gu Shen starts his internship at Zhou Yexin's psychological consulting office.
• He learns about Zhou Yexin's background and her dedication to dream research.
• Gu Shen discovers that Zhou Yexin uses a Sealed Item, a Pocket Watch, during her consultations.

Character Developments

• Gu Shen adapts to his new life and routine, focusing on his Mental Power cultivation.
• Zhou Yexin maintains her professionalism and dedication to her work.

Significant Themes

• The exploration of the transcendent realm through psychological research.
• The use of Sealed Items and their influence on ordinary people.

Character Interactions

• Gu Shen and Zhou Yexin establish a professional relationship, with Gu Shen addressing her as "Little Xin Sister."
• Gu Shen observes a client's transformation after a consultation, hinting at Zhou Yexin's unique methods.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Qu Shui, a young girl with self-harm scars, visits the clinic. She's scared to walk alone at night and Zhou Yexin offers to take her home.
• Gu Shen senses an extraordinary aura and discovers he can summon a wisp of Blazing Fire between his brows, which he can use for basic Mental Affinity abilities like hypnosis.
• A Noblewoman visits the clinic late at night, seeking help for her sleep problem. Gu Shen diagnoses her and offers to help.

Character Developments

• Gu Shen: He successfully condenses extraordinary power, a wisp of Blazing Fire, and discovers he can use it for hypnosis. He also demonstrates empathy and professionalism in handling the Noblewoman's case.
• Qu Shui: She's introduced as a troubled young girl with self-harm tendencies, scared of walking alone at night.
• The Noblewoman: She's a wealthy individual suffering from severe insomnia, desperate for help.

Significant Themes

• The struggle with mental health issues, as seen in Qu Shui's self-harm and the Noblewoman's insomnia.
• The power of empathy and understanding in helping others, shown by Gu Shen's approach to the Noblewoman's problem.

Character Interactions

• Gu Shen and Qu Shui: They share a brief interaction, with Gu Shen offering to take her home.
• Gu Shen and the Noblewoman: Gu Shen diagnoses her sleep problem and offers to help, showing empathy and professionalism.
• Zhou Yexin and Gu Shen: Zhou Yexin trusts Gu Shen enough to leave him in charge of the clinic and allows him to handle the Noblewoman's case.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Gu Shen learns that the Noblewoman hasn't slept for three days due to a Transcendent event causing insomnia.
• He decides to hypnotize her to find the cause in her dream.
• In her dream, Gu Shen finds a demonic face threatening to consume the dream world.
• He uses his Ghost Slaying ability to destroy the demonic face.

Character Developments

• Gu Shen demonstrates his growing control over his Mental Power and Blazing Fire, successfully entering and manipulating the Noblewoman's dream.
• The Noblewoman is shown to be at her limit due to lack of sleep, highlighting her vulnerability.

Significant Themes

• The power of the mind and dreams is explored, with Gu Shen's Mental Power allowing him to interact with and influence the Noblewoman's dream.
• The threat of Transcendent events on ordinary people is emphasized.

Character Interactions

• Gu Shen shows empathy and concern for the Noblewoman, guiding her to sleep and entering her dream to help her.
• The Noblewoman initially hopes Gu Shen can help her but becomes despairing when she thinks he can't.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Wan, a wealthy woman suffering from severe insomnia, visits Gu Shen's clinic.
• Gu Shen successfully cures Jiang Wan's insomnia through hypnosis and clears her mental poisoning.
• Jiang Wan reveals that her insomnia started after attending a friend's party at Qingtao Bar near Lipu Street.
• Gu Shen decides to investigate Qingtao Bar to find the source of Jiang Wan's Transcendent event.

Character Developments

• Gu Shen demonstrates his skill and confidence as a doctor, impressing Jiang Wan.
• Jiang Wan shows gratitude and admiration towards Gu Shen after her insomnia is cured.
• Gu Shen expresses concern about the source of Jiang Wan's Transcendent event and decides to investigate.

Significant Themes

• The power of hypnosis and mental manipulation.
• The consequences of excessive pressure and stress.
• The contrast between the prosperous city life and the quiet, personal struggles of individuals.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Wan and Gu Shen interact professionally, with Jiang Wan expressing her gratitude and Gu Shen showing empathy and concern.
• Gu Shen interacts with several women on the street, politely declining their advances.
• Gu Shen's interaction with the crowd at Qingtao Bar is limited due to his Profiling ability, which silences the environment.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Gu Shen uses his Profiling ability in a bar to trace back three days, discovering that someone with a Sealed Item, the Solemn-Eyed Stone Sculpture, had been there, infecting Jiang Wan.
• He meets Hu Danian, an informant of Cui Zhongcheng, who reveals that the Sealed Item erodes the Dream Realm of those it comes into contact with, and 24 people have been indirectly infected.
• Hu Danian also mentions recent mysterious deaths in Lipu Street and Jiangtan areas, suggesting a deranged individual with a Sealed Item is responsible.

Character Developments

• Gu Shen demonstrates his Profiling ability, showing growth and control over his powers.
• Jiang Wan's condition is confirmed to be linked to the Sealed Item, increasing the urgency of the situation.
• Hu Danian reveals that Cui Zhongcheng orchestrated Jiang Wan's arrival at Gu Shen's place, showing his manipulative nature.

Significant Themes

• Power and Control: Cui Zhongcheng's manipulation and the informant's knowledge of the situation highlight the power dynamics among Transcendent beings.
• Responsibility and Action: Gu Shen's eagerness to take care of the Sealed Item contrasts with the informant's passive approach, raising questions about responsibility and timely action.

Character Interactions

• Gu Shen and Hu Danian's interaction reveals the informant's knowledge and Gu Shen's wariness, as well as the former's respect for Cui Zhongcheng.
• The mention of Cui Zhongcheng's involvement hints at a possible connection between him and the recent deaths, adding complexity to their relationship.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Gu Shen receives photos of the crime scene, revealing the brutal and precise methods of the out-of-control individual.
• Hu Danian shares that the suspect was last seen in a crowded bar in Jiangtan, carrying the Solemn-Eyed Stone Sculpture, and has been moving around the Lipu Street and Jiangtan area.
• Gu Shen deduces that the suspect is targeting specific prey and that the carrier's own Dream Realm has been stolen.

Character Developments

• Gu Shen demonstrates his analytical skills and willingness to help the victims of the Solemn-Eyed Stone Sculpture.
• Hu Danian shows concern for the victims and reveals his affiliation with the 'Sincere Heart Society.'

Significant Themes

• The brutal and calculated nature of the out-of-control individual.
• The importance of helping and protecting ordinary people, as demonstrated by Gu Shen's willingness to treat the victims.
• The danger and influence of powerful organizations, represented by the 'Sincere Heart Society.'

Character Interactions

• Gu Shen and Hu Danian discuss the case, leading to Gu Shen's decision to treat the victims.
• Hu Danian warns Gu Shen about the 'Sincere Heart Society,' revealing his connection to the organization.
• Gu Shen and Hu Danian share a drink, with Gu Shen honestly describing the drink's taste, showcasing his straightforward nature.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhou Yexin, the clinic's owner, oversleeps and arrives late to find several patients cured of insomnia by Gu Shen.
• Gu Shen explains that multiple insomnia patients visited overnight, and he used his unique hypnosis to help them.
• Zhou Yexin finds a Silk Banner sent to Gu Shen, acknowledging his skill.
• Gu Shen suspects Zhou Yexin may have encountered the mysterious figure causing insomnia and decides to hypnotize her to remove any potential nightmares or imprints.
• Qu Shui, a previous patient, returns for another treatment, and a mysterious hunchbacked man arrives seeking help as well.

Character Developments

• Zhou Yexin: Realizes Gu Shen's exceptional skills and considers him a valuable asset to her clinic.
• Gu Shen: Demonstrates his ability to cure insomnia using hypnosis and shows concern for Zhou Yexin's well-being.
• Qu Shui: Struggles with ongoing insomnia and seeks Gu Shen's help again.
• The Hunchbacked Man: Introduced as a new character with insomnia, potentially connected to the mysterious figure causing the insomnia epidemic.

Significant Themes

• The power of hypnosis and its potential to help people overcome insomnia.
• The mysterious figure causing insomnia and its connection to the patients and Zhou Yexin.
• The trust and bond between Gu Shen and Zhou Yexin, as she acknowledges his skills and he shows concern for her well-being.

Character Interactions

• Zhou Yexin and Gu Shen: They interact positively, with Zhou Yexin acknowledging Gu Shen's skills and Gu Shen showing concern for her well-being.
• Gu Shen and Qu Shui: They interact as patient and doctor, with Qu Shui seeking Gu Shen's help for her ongoing insomnia.
• Gu Shen and the Hunchbacked Man: They interact briefly, with the hunchbacked man seeking Gu Shen's help for his insomnia, hinting at a potential connection between them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A crazed transcendent, carrying a Sealed Item, arrives at Gu Shen's door.
• Gu Shen invites the man in and engages in a conversation that reveals the man's affiliation with the Eternal Foundation.
• The man reveals he has a D-Rank Sealed Item, the Solemn-Eyed Stone Sculpture, and explosives strapped to his body.

Character Developments

• Gu Shen demonstrates his calm and composed demeanor even when facing a dangerous individual.
• The hunchbacked man reveals his fanatical beliefs and willingness to die for the Eternal Foundation.

Significant Themes

• The struggle between the old and new eras.
• The consequences of fanaticism and disregard for life.
• The use of manipulation and provocation to extract information.

Character Interactions

• Gu Shen and the hunchbacked man engage in a tense conversation, with Gu Shen trying to provoke the man into revealing information and the man growing increasingly agitated.
• Gu Shen shows concern for Qu Shui, putting her to sleep before dealing with the intruder.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Gu Shen is ambushed by a Foundation member who sets off High Explosives and uses a Solemn-Eyed Stone Sculpture to trap him in a dreamscape.
• Gu Shen uses his Dream Interpretation ability to escape the dreamscape and has an epiphany about using his Transcendent Ability to contain the explosion.
• Gu Shen uses the Truth Ruler to create six barriers, containing the explosion and preventing any damage or noise from escaping the room.

Character Developments

• Gu Shen demonstrates his calm and collected demeanor under pressure, showing growth in his ability to handle dangerous situations.
• The Foundation member is revealed to be fanatical and willing to sacrifice himself for his cause.

Significant Themes

• The power of Gu Shen's Transcendent Ability and his growing understanding of how to use it.
• The ruthlessness and desperation of the Foundation in their pursuit of their goals.

Character Interactions

• Gu Shen faces off against the Foundation member, showcasing his ability to remain calm and focused even in life-threatening situations.
• Gu Shen's mental prowess allows him to outmaneuver his opponent, demonstrating his superiority in this encounter.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Gu Shen suppresses a massive explosion using his transcendent abilities.
• Hu Danian retrieves the Solemn-Eyed Stone Sculpture, completing the mission.
• Gu Shen asks to meet Cui Zhongcheng but is told Cui doesn't want to see him.

Character Developments

• Gu Shen's opinion of Cui Zhongcheng changes after realizing he was used as bait.
• Gu Shen's Mental Power improves due to cultivating the Awakening of Insects Breathing Method.

Significant Themes

• The ruthless and calculating nature of powerful figures like Cui Zhongcheng.
• The conservation of energy in the material world, affecting Gu Shen's Mental Power usage.

Character Interactions

• Gu Shen and Hu Danian discuss the mission and Gu Shen's desire to meet Cui Zhongcheng.
• Gu Shen reflects on his experiences and thoughts in his notebook, revealing his determination to act against the Eternal Foundation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Qu Shui enters Gu Shen's room, finding him seemingly asleep.
• She reveals she wants to treat him to dinner as a thank you, but Gu Shen declines due to his busy schedule.
• Qu Shui mentions seeing the strange old man (Eternal Foundation member) before at Jiangtan, but can't recall specifics.
• Zhou Yexin wakes up and finds Gu Shen still working. She shares her thoughts about the inexplicable and unfathomable aspects of their work.
• She reveals she saw the flame between Gu Shen's eyebrows, hinting at his Transcendent nature.

Character Developments

• Qu Shui: Shows initiative and scheming, trying to spend more time with Gu Shen.
• Gu Shen: Maintains his composure and professionalism, declining Qu Shui's dinner invitation to focus on his work.
• Zhou Yexin: Realizes Gu Shen's unusual nature and shares her observations about the inexplicable aspects of their work.

Significant Themes

• The inexplicable and unfathomable: Zhou Yexin acknowledges the presence of phenomena that cannot be explained by science, hinting at the Transcendent world.
• Gu Shen's dual identity: His calm demeanor and knowledge of Transcendent matters are noticed by Zhou Yexin, raising questions about his true nature.

Character Interactions

• Gu Shen and Qu Shui: Qu Shui tries to spend more time with Gu Shen, but he declines due to his focus on work and the Eternal Foundation case.
• Gu Shen and Zhou Yexin: Zhou Yexin shares her observations about the inexplicable aspects of their work, hinting at Gu Shen's Transcendent nature. Gu Shen listens silently, preparing to hypnotize her again to erase relevant memories.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Gu Shen reveals to Zhou Yexin that the wisp of fire she saw is similar to her Pocket Watch, and that the Dream Realm and material world are linked.
• Gu Shen enters Zhou Yexin's Dream Realm to investigate the origin of the Pocket Watch.
• In the Dream Realm, Gu Shen witnesses Zhou Yexin's childhood memory of her father's death in a fire while trying to retrieve her lost rabbit doll, Dora.

Character Developments

• Zhou Yexin: She remains calm upon learning about Transcendents and her experiment's validity. She shows determination and resilience in her pursuit of the truth.
• Gu Shen: He decides to help Zhou Yexin understand her Pocket Watch's origin and enters her Dream Realm to investigate.

Significant Themes

• The link between the Dream Realm and the material world.
• The power of determination and resilience in pursuing the truth.
• The consequences of losing a loved one and the search for closure.

Character Interactions

• Gu Shen and Zhou Yexin: Gu Shen shares his knowledge about Transcendents with Zhou Yexin, and she accepts it calmly. He then enters her Dream Realm to help her understand her past.
• Zhou Yexin (child) and her father: In the Dream Realm, they search for Dora together, and her father sacrifices himself to retrieve the rabbit doll, leaving behind the Pocket Watch as a memento.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Gu Shen enters Zhou Yexin's dream using his Blazing Fire Power.
• He witnesses a dream about a fire that destroyed a villa and took away Zhou Yexin's father.
• The dream reveals clues about a pocket watch that can reverse time and a blood-colored flame that burns everything.
• Gu Shen decides to help Zhou Yexin investigate the truth behind the fire.

Character Developments

• Zhou Yexin: Her persistence in finding the truth behind the fire is revealed. She is determined and resilient despite the loss of her father.
• Gu Shen: He shows empathy and decides to help Zhou Yexin, even though the case is old and the investigation may be long and difficult.

Significant Themes

• Loss and grief: Zhou Yexin's loss of her father and her struggle to cope with it.
• Persistence: Zhou Yexin's determination to uncover the truth despite the passage of time.
• The power of dreams: The dream reveals hidden truths and serves as a means for Gu Shen to help Zhou Yexin.

Character Interactions

• Gu Shen and Zhou Yexin: Gu Shen enters Zhou Yexin's dream and witnesses her past. After waking up, Zhou Yexin suggests that Gu Shen should seek better opportunities elsewhere, but Gu Shen decides to help her investigate the fire.
• Gu Shen and the Blood-colored Flame: Gu Shen feels a resonance with the Blood-colored Flame in the dream, suggesting a potential connection or growth opportunity for his Blazing Fire.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Gu Shen leaves Dream Whisperer after a long day and meets Qu Shui, who invites him to dinner.
• They have dinner at a revolving restaurant on River Beach, with Qu Shui paying the bill.
• Gu Shen learns that Qu Shui lives alone after her parents' passing and has taken a leave of absence from school.

Character Developments

• Gu Shen: Shows his frugal nature by offering to buy street food for dinner but agrees to go to a more formal restaurant. He also displays empathy and concern for Qu Shui's well-being.
• Qu Shui: Reveals her wealthy background and that she lives alone after her parents' death. She shows maturity beyond her years and takes care of Gu Shen during dinner.

Significant Themes

• Class disparity: The contrast between Gu Shen's frugal lifestyle and Qu Shui's wealth is evident in their dinner choices.
• Loss and grief: Qu Shui's parents' passing is a significant event that has affected her life and mental state.

Character Interactions

• Gu Shen and Qu Shui: They share a meal together, with Qu Shui taking the initiative to pay for the more expensive dinner. Gu Shen shows concern for Qu Shui's well-being, and they share a moment of understanding and connection.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Gu Shen and Qu Shui reach the River Beach, where they find a hidden Kiln Cave (Number 97) where the Foundation believer might have lived.
• Inside the Kiln Cave, Gu Shen uses Profiling to uncover the truth about the Jiangtan Murderer and the insomnia incidents.
• He discovers that Qu Shui is the real Jiangtan Murderer and the one who caused the insomnia incidents using the Solemn-Eyed Stone Sculpture.

Character Developments

• Gu Shen: Realizes the truth about Qu Shui and confronts her.
• Qu Shui: Reveals her obsession with Gu Shen and her actions driven by her infatuation.

Significant Themes

• Obsession and its destructive consequences.
• The blurred line between love and madness.
• The power of Profiling and its limitations.

Character Interactions

• Gu Shen and Qu Shui: Their dynamic shifts from friendly to confrontational as Gu Shen uncovers her secrets.
• Gu Shen and the Jiangtan Murderer/Foundation believer: Gu Shen finally understands the truth about the murderer and the connection to the insomnia incidents.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Gu Shen, a doctor with the ability to profile criminals, enters a kiln cave to confront Qu Shui, a sixteen-year-old girl suspected of being a serial killer.
• Qu Shui reveals she has Transcendent Abilities and expresses affection for Gu Shen, making him realize she's unstable and potentially dangerous.
• Gu Shen uses his Truth Ruler to attack Qu Shui, but she turns out to be a shadow, and the real Qu Shui escapes the cave, enraged and hurt.

Character Developments

• Gu Shen: Maintains composure and uses his profiling skills to understand Qu Shui's motives and actions. He decides to use his Truth Ruler to subdue her, showing determination and strategic thinking.
• Qu Shui: Reveals her tragic past and her obsession with her father, demonstrating her instability and dangerous tendencies. She shows resilience and cunning by escaping Gu Shen's initial attack.

Significant Themes

• The dangers of unchecked power and instability in individuals with Transcendent Abilities.
• The consequences of past traumas and the desire for control over loved ones.
• The importance of understanding and empathy in dealing with troubled individuals.

Character Interactions

• Gu Shen and Qu Shui: Their interaction is tense and dangerous, with Gu Shen trying to understand and calm Qu Shui while also preparing to subdue her. Qu Shui, in turn, expresses her affection for Gu Shen while also revealing her dark past and unstable mental state.
• Gu Shen's internal dialogue: He remains calm and analytical, even in a life-threatening situation, demonstrating his professionalism and determination to protect others from harm.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Gu Shen discovers Qu Shui's ability to control silhouettes after shooting her with a silver arrow.
• Qu Shui reveals she has killed many men in Jiangtan, their silhouettes nailed in the Kiln Cave.
• Gu Shen uses his Truth Ruler to defend against the silhouettes' attacks.

Character Developments

• Gu Shen: Realizes Qu Shui's ability and its limitations. Uses his mental power to maintain the Truth Ruler's effect.
• Qu Shui: Reveals her true nature, showing no remorse for her actions. Grows angry when Gu Shen insults her.

Significant Themes

• The duality of Qu Shui's character: sweet and innocent on the surface, but a cold-blooded killer underneath.
• Gu Shen's mental fortitude: he maintains his composure and strategizes despite facing a powerful and dangerous opponent.

Character Interactions

• Gu Shen and Qu Shui: Gu Shen provokes Qu Shui to anger her, making her more likely to make mistakes. Qu Shui, enraged, sends all her silhouettes to attack Gu Shen.