Ch. 21Post-Launch Outlook

Key Plot Points and Events

  • A scouting mission turns into a major confrontation with the Three Great Player Alliances against the Shana Ghost General's forces.
  • The battle unites player forces and reduces PKs in the wild.
  • The Specter Mountain Range becomes overcrowded with players, leading to increased difficulty but also stronger monsters.
  • Conquest Online attracts gold farming studios, but its anti-hack and anti-multi-boxing measures remain intact.
  • Lu Wu and Bei Li implement a video recording feature in the game, boosting its popularity.
  • Three notable players—Nalan Lan, Dwarf King, and One Punch One Kick—gain attention for their unique gameplay and experiences.

Character Developments

  • Lu Wu becomes more confident in Conquest Online's anti-hack measures and starts planning for future game developments.
  • Players like Nalan Lan, Dwarf King, and One Punch One Kick show their unique perspectives and experiences, influencing the player community.

Significant Themes

  • Unity and cooperation among players.
  • The impact of game realism on players' emotional experiences.
  • The potential for diverse gameplay and activities in Conquest Online.

Character Interactions

  • Lu Wu and Bei Li work together to implement new features in the game.
  • Players interact through the game's forums, sharing experiences, maps, and suggestions, fostering a sense of community.
  • Players express gratitude and support for each other, as seen in One Punch One Kick's post and the responses it receives.

Ch. 22Player Evil Forces

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Players provoke the Ghost Overseer Commander near the Lapis Lazuli Zone and Netherworld border.
  • The Ghost Overseer Commander leads his army into the Netherworld to confront the players.
  • Players form a massive army to counterattack, using their numbers to overwhelm the Ghost Cavalry.
  • A player, Chen Ziyu, critically injures the Ghost Overseer Commander's mount.
  • Another player sacrifices himself to save Chen Ziyu from the Ghost Overseer Commander's counterattack.

Character Developments

  • The Ghost Overseer Commander shows fear and unease when facing the large player army, revealing his vulnerability despite his brutal nature.
  • Chen Ziyu, the leader of the Great Dragon Association, demonstrates his combat skills and strategic thinking.
  • An unnamed player shows loyalty and selflessness by sacrificing himself to save Chen Ziyu.

Significant Themes

  • The power of unity and numbers in the face of overwhelming odds.
  • The fear of death and the willingness to face it, contrasting the Ghost Race and the players.
  • The strategic use of provocation and luring the enemy into a trap.

Character Interactions

  • Ye Xueer and Wu Guoyi collaborate to lure the Ghost Overseer Commander into a trap.
  • Chen Ziyu and his subordinate work together, with the subordinate sacrificing himself to save Chen Ziyu.
  • Players on the forum interact through comments, providing guidance and support to those in the battle.

Ch. 23Loot Drop Scene

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Players fight against Ghost Soldiers and their commander, the Ghost Overseer Commander.
  • Wang Dama resurrects and taunts the Ghost Overseer Commander, leading to his death but inspiring players further.
  • The Ghost Overseer Commander drops three items upon defeat: a red weapon 'Ghost Overseer Dawn Blade', a broken red armor 'Ghost Overseer Armor', and a valuable blue rune 'Demon · Rune Number One'.

Character Developments

  • Li Tianxia and Wu Guoyi demonstrate camaraderie and fighting spirit.
  • Wang Dama shows bravery and resilience, inspiring players despite his repeated deaths.
  • The Ghost Overseer Commander displays fear and desperation as he realizes players can't be killed permanently.

Significant Themes

  • Camaraderie and teamwork among players.
  • Resilience and determination in the face of adversity (Wang Dama, players).
  • Fear and desperation leading to defeat (Ghost Overseer Commander).

Character Interactions

  • Li Tianxia and Wu Guoyi fight together, with Li Tianxia providing encouragement and support.
  • Wang Dama taunts the Ghost Overseer Commander, provoking him into a fatal attack.
  • Players interact by competing for the first kill and loot, showcasing their greed and ambition.

Ch. 24Rune Warrior

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Players discover a new job advancement class, Rune Warrior, for Berserkers who have reached level 30.
  • The Rune Warrior class is demonstrated, showcasing runes that grant strength, defense, speed, and other abilities.
  • The job advancement quest is revealed, requiring players to hunt designated monsters, collect materials, and forge runes for advancement.

Character Developments

  • No significant character developments for main characters in this chapter.

Significant Themes

  • Power and Ambition: The Rune Warrior class embodies the pursuit of ultimate power.
  • Challenge and Growth: The difficult job change materials and quests reflect the theme of overcoming obstacles for growth.
  • Jealousy and Competition: Other classes express envy and competition towards the powerful Rune Warrior class.

Character Interactions

  • Players discuss and react to the new Rune Warrior class on the forum, expressing excitement, jealousy, and curiosity.
  • Lu Wu and Bei Li discuss Bei Li's research on new job classes, with Bei Li expressing her dedication and Lu Wu offering support.

Ch. 25Cultivation Pavilion Opens

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Shana, the ruler of Lapis Lazuli Zone, is pressured by the Sea King of the Yellow Springs Sea to pay tribute.
  • Gui San, a Soul Ferrying Envoy, is killed, and Shana orders an investigation.
  • Lu Wu opens the Cultivation Pavilion, allowing players to learn skills using Soul Coins and with level restrictions.
  • The Cultivation Pavilion is divided into five zones based on skill levels and class specializations.

Character Developments

  • Shana shows his power and determination, vowing to collect his debt from the Sea King after reaching the Ghost King realm.
  • Lu Wu demonstrates his strategic thinking by opening the Cultivation Pavilion to enhance player skills and engagement.

Significant Themes

  • Power dynamics and politics among Netherworld entities.
  • Player progression and skill acquisition in the game.

Character Interactions

  • Shana interacts with his Soul Ferrying Envoy, showing his authority and curiosity about Gui San's death.
  • Lu Wu and Bei Li work together to open and manage the Cultivation Pavilion, showcasing their partnership.

Ch. 26Live Stream Platform Launches

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Players embark on a leveling frenzy after realizing the gap between their forces and the Shana Ghost General.
  • Lu Wu creates two teleportation arrays to save players time, charging a small fee for use.
  • Conquest Online introduces a live stream function, with streamers earning Soul Coins as rewards.
  • Black Sea Technology Company successfully develops a 24-hour virtual game pod.
  • Jade Company announces their virtual game pod, causing Black Sea to rush their launch and seek partnerships with game companies.

Character Developments

  • Lu Wu demonstrates his business acumen by creating teleportation arrays and implementing the live stream function to generate revenue and enhance player experience.
  • Wu Guoyi, as the head of 173 headquarters, is proactive in seeking partnerships to expand the game's reach.

Significant Themes

  • The importance of time and efficiency in gaming and business.
  • The impact of new technologies (virtual game pods) on the gaming industry.
  • The potential for mutual benefit and cooperation between game companies and technology manufacturers.

Character Interactions

  • Lu Wu and Wu Guoyi discuss the implications of the virtual game pod and plan for the future of Conquest Online.
  • Lu Wu and Bei Li watch TV together, highlighting their casual and comfortable relationship.

Ch. 27Beast Taming Master

Key Plot Points and Events

  • A cooperation negotiation meeting is held between Jiede Company and various domestic game companies, including Lu Wu's company.
  • Jiede Company presents a new game pod, more advanced than virtual helmets, aiming to integrate other companies' games for promotion.
  • Lu Wu refuses to cooperate with Jiede Company due to their revenue-sharing demands.
  • Lu Wu watches a live stream of a player attempting to tame a wild beast, which successfully leads to the first mount in the game.

Character Developments

  • Lu Wu: Shows strong business acumen and determination, refusing to compromise on cooperation terms. He also demonstrates curiosity and interest in the game's developments, watching a player's live stream.
  • Bei Li (Lu Wu's sister): Accompanies Lu Wu to the meeting and expresses her views on the cooperation, influencing Lu Wu's decision.
  • The Assassin (Live Streamer): Successfully tames a Corpse Wolf, opening up a new gameplay option for mounts. His persistence and determination pay off, earning him respect and admiration from the viewers.

Significant Themes

  • Ambition and Determination: Lu Wu's refusal to compromise on cooperation terms shows his ambition and determination to grow his company independently. The Assassin's persistence in taming the Corpse Wolf also demonstrates determination and perseverance.
  • New Gameplay Options: The successful taming of the Corpse Wolf introduces a new gameplay option for mounts, stimulating players' interest and encouraging them to explore this aspect of the game.

Character Interactions

  • Lu Wu and Bei Li: Lu Wu brings Bei Li to the meeting, and her input influences his decision regarding the cooperation. Their relationship is shown to be close and collaborative.
  • The Assassin and the Corpse Wolf: The Assassin's interaction with the Corpse Wolf demonstrates his understanding of beast taming mechanics and his ability to connect with the creature, ultimately leading to successful taming.
  • The Assassin and the Viewers: The Assassin's live stream fosters a sense of community among the viewers, who engage with him through comments, gifts, and encouragement. His success in taming the Corpse Wolf earns him respect and admiration from the viewers.

Ch. 28Mysterious Merchant?

Key Plot Points and Events

  • A trend of beast taming sweeps through the game, with players heading to the Lapis Lazuli Zone to tame Corpse Wolves.
  • A mysterious figure, later revealed to be a Soul Ferrying Envoy, appears and absorbs the soul of a dying Corpse Wolf.
  • The Envoy interrogates a group of three players about the death of a Ghost Overseer but fails to extract information as the players' souls disappear upon death.
  • A group of five players, mistaking the Envoy for the rumored Mysterious Merchant, approach him to buy goods.

Character Developments

  • The Soul Ferrying Envoy is introduced, displaying his power to absorb souls and control plants. He's puzzled by the players' strange behavior and the disappearance of their souls.
  • The players show curiosity, greed, and fear in their interactions with the Envoy, revealing their desire for rare items and their awareness of the Mysterious Merchant.

Significant Themes

  • Mystery and the Unknown: The Envoy's appearance and the players' belief in the Mysterious Merchant highlight the theme of the unknown and the allure of mystery.
  • Power and Fear: The Envoy's power instills fear in the players, while their fear of death drives them to seek power through rare items.
  • Communication Barrier: The Envoy's inability to understand the players' language and behavior, and vice versa, emphasizes the communication barrier between them.

Character Interactions

  • The Envoy's interaction with the first group of players is hostile, as he tries to extract information and absorbs their souls upon their death.
  • The second group of players approaches the Envoy with excitement and greed, mistaking him for the Mysterious Merchant and attempting to buy goods from him.

Ch. 29My King Returns

Key Plot Points and Events

  • The Soul Ferrying Envoy, Du Yan, encounters five players who mistake him for a Mysterious Merchant. He kills them after they fail to recognize him.
  • Du Yan investigates the Netherworld and finds it restored, leading him to believe the King of Bei Qi has returned.
  • Lu Wu, using the artifact, creates an illusion of the King of Bei Qi in the Netherworld, which Du Yan mistakes for the real king.
  • Du Yan confesses his crimes and offers to atone with death, hoping the king will spare his soul.

Character Developments

  • Du Yan (Soul Ferrying Envoy): Initially confident and dismissive of the players, he becomes terrified upon seeing the illusion of the King of Bei Qi, revealing his fear of the king's power and his desire to atone for his betrayal.
  • Lu Wu: Realizes the potential of the artifact to create illusions and uses it to intimidate Du Yan.

Significant Themes

  • Power and Fear: The illusion of the King of Bei Qi instills fear in Du Yan, highlighting the power dynamics in the Netherworld.
  • Betrayal and Atonement: Du Yan's actions show the consequences of betrayal and his desire to atone for his sins.

Character Interactions

  • Lu Wu and Du Yan: Lu Wu uses the artifact to create an illusion of the King of Bei Qi, interacting with Du Yan through it. Du Yan, believing it's the real king, confesses his crimes and offers to atone.

Ch. 30Surrender

Surrender - Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Lu Wu confronts the Soul Ferrying Envoy, Du Yan, who betrayed him.
  • Lu Wu initially wants Du Yan to commit suicide but changes his mind, seeing Du Yan's potential use.
  • Du Yan offers to help Lu Wu reclaim lost territory, but Lu Wu reveals he's not the King of Bei Qi.
  • Du Yan attacks Lu Wu, but Lu Wu's divine artifact allows him to regenerate.
  • Bei Li takes control of the divine artifact and reveals Lu Wu's lineage, showing Du Yan a drop of the King of Bei Qi's blood.
  • Du Yan swallows the blood and confirms Lu Wu's lineage, then asks why Lu Wu has returned now.
  • Lu Wu threatens Du Yan with the power of the Underworld Reincarnation Law, giving him a choice to submit or face destruction.

Character Developments

  • Lu Wu: Shows cunning and strategic thinking, manipulating Du Yan and revealing his lineage to gain an advantage.
  • Du Yan: Initially defiant, becomes fearful and submissive after learning about Lu Wu's power and lineage.
  • Bei Li: Shows initiative and resourcefulness, taking control of the divine artifact to reveal Lu Wu's lineage.

Significant Themes

  • Power dynamics and submission: Lu Wu uses his power and knowledge to assert dominance over Du Yan.
  • Lineage and identity: Lu Wu's true identity and lineage are revealed, influencing Du Yan's actions.
  • Fear and its consequences: Du Yan's fear of eternal damnation leads him to submit to Lu Wu.

Character Interactions

  • Lu Wu and Du Yan: Their power struggle and manipulation of each other drive the chapter's events.
  • Lu Wu and Bei Li: They work together to manipulate Du Yan, showing a level of trust and understanding.
  • Du Yan and the King of Bei Qi: Du Yan's past loyalty to the King of Bei Qi influences his actions and decisions.

Ch. 31You Deserve to Be Single

Key Plot Points and Events

  • The Soul Ferrying Envoy, after investigating Lu Wu, pledges allegiance to him due to his lineage and mysterious powers.
  • Lu Wu sends the Envoy back to Shana, planting a seed of trouble near him.
  • Shana learns about the Bedrock Ghost King's actions and decides to handle it later, focusing on breaking through to the Ghost King Realm.
  • Shana tasks the Envoy to convey a message to the Sea King.
  • In the game world, players develop rapidly, leading to guild wars and open-world PK.
  • Assassin players protest due to their class's struggles against Berserkers and Mages.
  • A streamer teaches Assassin players unique techniques to counter Berserkers and Mages, leading to a rise in Assassin popularity.

Character Developments

  • Lu Wu: Confirms the Envoy's allegiance and sends him back to Shana, demonstrating strategic thinking.
  • Shana: Shows anger towards the Bedrock Ghost King's actions but prioritizes his own advancement.
  • The Soul Ferrying Envoy: Remains loyal and follows Shana's orders.
  • The streamer (hitman): Demonstrates his unique Assassin playstyle and teaches others.

Significant Themes

  • Power Dynamics: The struggle for power and influence between characters, such as Lu Wu, Shana, and the Bedrock Ghost King.
  • Class Balance: The game's class system and the struggles of Assassin players highlight the theme of balance and fairness.
  • Adaptation and Innovation: The hitman's unique playstyle shows how players adapt and innovate to overcome challenges.

Character Interactions

  • Lu Wu and the Envoy: Lu Wu sends the Envoy back to Shana, planting a seed of trouble, showing his cunning and strategic thinking.
  • Shana and the Envoy: Shana tasks the Envoy with conveying a message to the Sea King, showing his authority and trust in the Envoy.
  • The hitman and Assassin players: The hitman's stream and teachings lead to a rise in Assassin popularity and interaction among Assassin players.

Ch. 32Sea King

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Lu Wu, the King of Bei Qi, is worried about the players' demands for top-up channels.
  • He watches a player's live broadcast of a battle between Shana (a powerful NPC) and the Sea King (a new, formidable NPC).
  • The Sea King challenges Shana, who initially hesitates but eventually accepts the challenge.
  • A massive battle ensues between Shana's forces and the Sea King's sea monster army.
  • Shana reveals that she agreed to the Sea King's previous proposal, questioning why he's attacking her now.

Character Developments

  • Lu Wu: Struggles with the responsibilities of being the King of Bei Qi, showing concern for the players' demands.
  • Shana: Initially hesitant and defensive, but stands her ground against the Sea King. Reveals she agreed to his previous proposal, indicating she's not entirely against him.
  • Sea King: Demonstrates immense power and confidence, showing no respect for Shana. His true strength is revealed to be far greater than expected.

Significant Themes

  • Power dynamics: The Sea King's aggressive behavior highlights the power imbalance between him and Shana.
  • Misunderstandings: Shana's confusion about the Sea King's actions suggests a communication breakdown between them.

Character Interactions

  • Lu Wu and Bei Li: Lu Wu seeks support from Bei Li, who is casually eating potato chips, showing a relaxed and supportive dynamic.
  • Shana and Sea King: Their interaction is tense and confrontational, with Shana trying to reason with the Sea King, who shows no respect for her.
  • Players and Lu Wu: The players' demands for top-up channels cause Lu Wu worry and stress, highlighting his responsibility towards them.

Ch. 33Underworld Sea

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Shana, the King of Bei Qi, faces the Sea King in a battle.
  • The Sea King, initially demanding a single sacrifice, doubles his demand when Shana agrees.
  • Shana, despite his anger, agrees to the Sea King's terms to avoid further conflict.
  • The Sea King leaves after Shana submits, with Shana vowing revenge.

Character Developments

  • Shana: Shows anger and resentment towards the Sea King but ultimately submits to avoid further conflict.
  • Sea King: Demonstrates his power and dominance, mocking Shana and reminding him of the principle of the strong preying on the weak.

Significant Themes

  • Power dynamics: The Sea King's strength and dominance are emphasized, contrasting with Shana's submission.
  • Revenge: Shana's vow suggests that the conflict between them is not over.

Character Interactions

  • Shana and Sea King: Their interaction is marked by tension and power struggle, with the Sea King asserting his dominance and Shana submitting.
  • Players and the battle: The players watching the battle are unhappy with its abrupt end and express their dissatisfaction in the live broadcast chat.

Ch. 34Curse Acolyte

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Lu Wu initially plans to repair the equipment depot but delays it due to the high cost of 500,000 Soul Points.
  • Players show interest in the Yellow Springs Sea and Shana, the Ghost General, after watching the forum livestream.
  • Lu Wu introduces an auction house feature to facilitate player trading.
  • Bei Li discovers a Curse Clan dagger in the auction house, leading to the creation of the Curse Apprentice class advancement.

Character Developments

  • Lu Wu shows interest in developing both sea and land gameplay.
  • Bei Li demonstrates her intelligence and dedication in creating the Curse Apprentice class.

Significant Themes

  • The power of curses and the Curse Clan's history.
  • The potential for new classes and advancements in the game.
  • The impact of player interest and actions on game development.

Character Interactions

  • Lu Wu and Bei Li work together to create the Curse Apprentice class, showcasing their partnership and mutual respect.
  • Players discuss and plan strategies against Shana, demonstrating their collective enthusiasm and ambition.

Ch. 35Assassin Job Change

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Assassin players receive a full-server announcement about a job change.
  • Upon selecting the job change, players find themselves in a familiar wilderness setting.
  • The previous Rune Warrior transforms into a Curse Apprentice, demonstrating the new job's skills and abilities.
  • The Curse Apprentice showcases 18 Hell Daos, each with unique effects, divided into four levels of power.
  • The game notes that mastering the third, ninth, and eighteenth Daos is particularly challenging.

Character Developments

  • The former Rune Warrior character now embodies the Curse Apprentice, displaying a cold and calculating demeanor.
  • No other character developments are shown in this chapter.

Significant Themes

  • Power and Transformation: The Curse Apprentice's new abilities emphasize the theme of gaining power and transforming from a previous form (Rune Warrior).
  • Fear and Excitement: The chapter highlights the excitement and fear players feel upon seeing the Curse Apprentice's new abilities.

Character Interactions

  • The Curse Apprentice interacts with various demon phantoms during skill demonstrations.
  • Players in the game world discuss and react to the Curse Apprentice's job change, expressing excitement, envy, and disbelief.

Ch. 36White Phantom Tomb

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Assassin players can change their job to Curse Apprentice by reaching level 30 and collecting 10,000 Crimson Essence.
  • The advancement tasks for Curse Apprentice are complex and challenging, with one skill, Prajna Relinquishing Life, requiring self-comprehension.
  • Lu Wu plans to introduce a 'Soul Summoning Chamber' for players to obtain hidden class inheritances from fallen heroic spirits.
  • A Berserker player, Sun Qi, accidentally enters the White Wraith Tomb, a unique Netherworld Spirit Beast's lair.

Character Developments

  • Assassin players are excited about the job change but daunted by the advancement tasks.
  • Lu Wu is focused on improving the game's playability and expanding the hidden class system.
  • Sun Qi, a Berserker player, is stuck in a pit and discovers the White Wraith Tomb.

Significant Themes

  • The struggle and determination of players to advance their jobs and classes.
  • The mystery and allure of the Netherworld's hidden secrets and powerful inheritances.
  • The challenge of self-comprehension in skill mastery.

Character Interactions

  • Assassin players discuss and share their confusion and excitement about the job change requirements.
  • Lu Wu and Bei Li collaborate on game development plans.
  • Sun Qi interacts with the environment, trying to escape the pit and discovering the White Wraith Tomb.

Ch. 37White Phantom Inheritance

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Sun Qi, stuck in a pit, streams his predicament online.
  • Players suggest various methods to help, but none work.
  • Lu Wu, another player, suggests using blood to interact with the rock wall.
  • Sun Qi's blood triggers a White Nymph inheritance sequence.
  • Sun Qi transforms into a small white dog, much to everyone's surprise.

Character Developments

  • Sun Qi: Initially self-isolating and reluctant to try unconventional methods, he eventually accepts help and inherits the White Nymph powers.
  • Lu Wu: Initially a spectator, he actively helps Sun Qi by providing a solution and rewarding him with Soul Coins.

Significant Themes

  • Isolation vs Community: Sun Qi starts isolated but eventually accepts help from the online community.
  • Unconventional Solutions: The solution to Sun Qi's problem comes from an unexpected, unconventional method.
  • Luck and Opportunity: Sun Qi's inheritance is a result of luck and being in the right place at the right time.

Character Interactions

  • Sun Qi and Lu Wu: Lu Wu actively helps Sun Qi, first with a suggestion and then with a reward, leading to Sun Qi's transformation.
  • Sun Qi and the Online Community: Sun Qi initially isolates himself from the online community but eventually accepts their help.

Ch. 38Sun Qi's Despair

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Sun Qi discovers his hidden class, a dog-like creature with enhanced attributes.
  • He struggles to adapt to his new form but enjoys the attention and respect he receives from other players.
  • Sun Qi is mistaken for a wild creature and is captured and attempted to be tamed by two players.
  • He endures their abuse while live-streaming, hoping to use his Legacy Skill to escape.
  • Other players, amused by the situation, eventually rescue Sun Qi.

Character Developments

  • Sun Qi: Initially ecstatic about his new class, he becomes desperate and humiliated when he's mistreated. He learns to accept his situation and uses his Legacy Skill to escape.
  • The two taming players: They show disregard for Sun Qi's humanity, treating him as a wild beast. Their actions spark outrage and amusement among other players.

Significant Themes

  • Humiliation and dignity: Sun Qi's despair comes from being treated as a beast and humiliated in front of other players.
  • Power dynamics: The incident highlights the power imbalance between players and the potential for exploitation in the game's ecosystem.
  • Legacy and hidden classes: The discovery of legacies sparks a frenzy among players to find their own powerful hidden classes.

Character Interactions

  • Sun Qi and the taming players: Sun Qi is abused and humiliated by the two players who mistake him for a wild creature.
  • Sun Qi and other players: Other players watch and laugh at Sun Qi's predicament, but ultimately rescue him when they can't bear to watch anymore.
  • Sun Qi and his audience: Sun Qi's live-streaming audience enjoys the comedy of the situation but also sympathize with his humiliation.

Ch. 39Promotional Partnership

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Black Sea Technology Company is struggling to find promotion partners for their Game Pod, as many influential game companies have already partnered with Jiede Technology.
  • Black Sea Company reaches out to Lu Wu for cooperation, offering free promotion and including Lu Wu's game in their Game Pod's list.
  • Lu Wu agrees to the cooperation, and the contract is signed.
  • Jiede Company, in response, decides to block "Conquest Online" from being downloaded on Black Sea's Game Pod.

Character Developments

  • Lu Wu: Shows strategic thinking and decisiveness in business matters, agreeing to cooperate with Black Sea Company despite Jiede's move.
  • Du Yan: Betrays Shana, brings all Netherworld Spirits from the Lapis Lazuli Zone, and returns to Lu Wu. Lu Wu rewards him by raising his strength and assigns him a new mission.

Significant Themes

  • Business competition and strategic decision-making.
  • Betrayal and its consequences (Du Yan's actions and their impact on Shana).
  • Power dynamics and manipulation (Lu Wu's influence over Du Yan).

Character Interactions

  • Lu Wu and Wu Li (Black Sea Company's president): Negotiate and agree on cooperation terms.
  • Lu Wu and Du Yan: Du Yan reports to Lu Wu, receives a reward, and is given a new mission.
  • Du Yan and Shana: Du Yan's betrayal and the consequences for Shana, although not directly shown, are implied.

Ch. 40Create a Dungeon

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Lu Wu and Bei Li return from the Underworld after Du Yan's departure.
  • Lu Wu learns about the usefulness of Netherworld Spirits from Bei Li, particularly their role in creating transit channels for dungeons.
  • They decide to create a dungeon connected to the Hell Dao, a forbidden area in Hell, using 150,000 Netherworld Spirits.
  • Lu Wu announces the maintenance and upcoming dungeon function to all players.
  • He then forces all online players out of the game to avoid exposure while creating the transit gate.
  • Bei Li successfully creates the transit gate to the Hell Dao after a ritual involving an ancient Underworld god.

Character Developments

  • Lu Wu shows consideration for avoiding exposure by kicking all players out of the game during the maintenance.
  • Bei Li demonstrates her knowledge of the Underworld's ancient language and rituals, successfully communicating with the remnant consciousness of an ancient god to create the transit gate.

Significant Themes

  • The importance of Netherworld Spirits in the game's mechanics and their role in creating dungeons.
  • The concept of forbidden zones and the remnants of ancient Underworld gods presiding over them.
  • The need for players to gather resources (Netherworld Spirits) to open new instances.

Character Interactions

  • Lu Wu seeks information from Bei Li about the usefulness of Netherworld Spirits.
  • Bei Li teaches Lu Wu about the Underworld's ancient language and rituals, and they work together to create the transit gate.
  • Lu Wu praises Bei Li's accomplishment in creating the transit gate, showing affection towards her.
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