Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

1. The Demon Star, the final boss of the "Mystery of the Demon Star" event, is defeated by a combined effort of Immortals and Returnees.
2. The Demon Star reveals that the Apocalyptic Calamity has begun, hinting at a greater threat to the Nine Provinces World.
3. Lin Xuance, Su Zhiqing, and Wu Qingyue announce their intention to form the [Mending Heaven Alliance] to prepare for the impending crisis and invite Supreme Emperor and Boundless Fortune to join.
4. The game announces a new version update, [Old Earth 1.4.3: Echoes of the Apocalypse], and the completion of the "Mystery of the Demon Star" event leads to changes in the game world, including the incorporation of Verdant Forest Province into Dragon Soaring Country and the removal of the Demon Spawn Patron World BOSS.
5. Su Zhiqing is tasked with looting the Demon Star's corpse, revealing its drops to all participating players.

Character Developments

1. Xiao Jie (Following Wind): Reveals his encounter with an Earth Immortal from the Great Thousand World, providing crucial information about the Apocalyptic Calamity.
2. Supreme Emperor: Joins the [Mending Heaven Alliance] after being invited by the three Immortals, gaining a special qualification tied to the game's main storyline and the Immortal faction.
3. Boundless Fortune: Also joins the [Mending Heaven Alliance] alongside Supreme Emperor.
4. Lin Xuance, Su Zhiqing, Wu Qingyue: Form the [Mending Heaven Alliance] to prepare for the Apocalyptic Calamity and invite outstanding Returnees to join their cause.

Significant Themes

1. Apocalyptic Calamity: The impending crisis that threatens the Nine Provinces World, hinted at by the Demon Star's final ravings and confirmed by the Immortals.
2. Preparation and Resilience: The Immortals' decision to form the [Mending Heaven Alliance] and prepare for the calamity, emphasizing the importance of being proactive in facing challenges.
3. Unity and Cooperation: The combined effort of Immortals and Returnees in defeating the Demon Star, highlighting the power of teamwork and unity.

Character Interactions

1. Lin Xuance, Su Zhiqing, Wu Qingyue: The three Immortals work together to face the Apocalyptic Calamity, displaying unity and mutual respect as they make decisions and invite Returnees to join their alliance.
2. Supreme Emperor and Boundless Fortune: The two Returnees join the [Mending Heaven Alliance] together, forming a bond that may lead to further cooperation in facing the calamity.
3. Players and the Demon Star's Drops: The players eagerly anticipate the Demon Star's loot, showcasing their shared interest in the game's rewards and the impact they may have on the server's balance of power.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Demon Star drops seven treasures, including the Pure Immortal Peach Spirit Seed, Aberrant Immortal Peach, Myriad Demon Soul-Forging Tome, Mysterious Jade Hoe, Sweet Rain Bottle, Purple Vein Immortal Staff, and Nine Heavens Breathing Earth.
• Xiao Jie realizes the Demon Star was once a peach from the Immortal Peach Garden, which may have been part of a Heavenly Court similar to ancient Chinese mythology.
• After dividing the treasures, the group attends a banquet hosted by Howling Moon True Person in Giantwood City. Xiao Jie asks Dragon Soaring the World to help with the intermarriage policy and completes the [Verdant Forest Bloodline, Nine Provinces United] quest, earning 300 Karma Points.

Character Developments

• Xiao Jie gains a better understanding of the game world's history and the Demon Star's origins.
• Boundless Fortune regains his youth and vitality after consuming the Aberrant Immortal Peach.
• Dragon Soaring the World demonstrates his competence as a ruler by quickly handling the intermarriage policy.

Significant Themes

• The cyclical nature of life and death, as seen in Boundless Fortune's transformation and the Demon Star's origins.
• The interconnectedness of different realms and cultures, reflected in the intermarriage policy and the potential connection between the game world's Heavenly Court and ancient Chinese mythology.

Character Interactions

• Xiao Jie and Dragon Soaring the World establish a brotherly bond, with Xiao Jie promising to help Dragon Soaring the World in both the game and real life.
• The group enjoys a banquet together, celebrating their victory over the Demon Star and the stabilization of Verdant Forest Province.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xiao Jie and An Ran explore Giantwood City after the victory banquet.
• They encounter a fortune-telling Daoist, Liu Feng, with a golden exclamation mark above his head.
• Xiao Jie accepts a hidden guidance quest, [Path to Heaven], from Liu Feng.
• The quest reveals that Xiao Jie might be destined to travel to worlds beyond the heavens, but there are hidden dangers and obstacles.

Character Developments

• Xiao Jie: Becomes more introspective about his future and the system's influence.
• An Ran: Expresses concern for Xiao Jie's safety and well-being.

Significant Themes

• Destiny and fate.
• The system's influence and control over players.
• The allure of exploring new worlds versus the safety of the current one.

Character Interactions

• Xiao Jie and An Ran: They spend time together, exploring the city and discussing their future plans.
• Xiao Jie and Liu Feng: Xiao Jie accepts a quest from Liu Feng, who reveals a prophecy about Xiao Jie's destiny.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xiao Jie awakens from his gaming pod and learns about Gu Feiyu's immortal opportunity.
• Gu Feiyu shares his method of triggering an immortal opportunity, involving creating a desperate situation, having a noble motive, and being in a special map with legends or ruins related to Immortals.
• Xiao Jie realizes that his own path to immortality was full of twists and turns, not strictly following his original plan.

Character Developments

• Xiao Jie: Recognizes the unpredictable nature of becoming an Immortal and decides to focus on improving his strength during the relatively peaceful period.
• Gu Feiyu: Successfully triggers an immortal opportunity, demonstrating his analytical and strategic skills.

Significant Themes

• The unpredictable and non-replicable nature of immortal opportunities, controlled by the game's underlying logic.
• The importance of individual effort and destiny in attaining immortality.

Character Interactions

• Xiao Jie and Gu Feiyu: Share their experiences and insights about immortal opportunities, leading to a deeper understanding of the game's underlying rules.
• Xiao Jie and Howling Moon True Person: Xiao Jie asks about the whereabouts of his fellow cultivators and learns about the potential signs of the Apocalyptic Calamity.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xiao Jie observes and tests the remnants of Demon Star, discovering they are highly dangerous and sensitive, only attacking living creatures.
• He decides to learn Demon Star's Hundred Demon Soul Forging Scroll to potentially control the black substance.
• Xiao Jie learns hundreds of demon arts from the scroll but finds none helpful for controlling the black substance.
• He learns the Thousand Mile Instantaneous Travel Technique from a jade slip given by Su Zhiqing.
• Upon returning to Lonely Cloud Province, Xiao Jie finds Immortals engaged in a giant cricket fighting game using enlarged insects.
• Xiao Jie asks Xuanxu Zi about the 'Heaven-Piercing Divination,' causing a sudden hush among the Immortals.

Character Developments

• Xiao Jie demonstrates caution and thoroughness in investigating the black substance, showing his growth as an Immortal.
• The Immortals of Lonely Cloud Province are portrayed as having ample free time and enjoying simple, unusual pastimes.

Significant Themes

• The power of knowledge and understanding, as Xiao Jie seeks to control the black substance through learning.
• The contrast between the seriousness of Immortals' duties and their leisure activities.

Character Interactions

• Xiao Jie interacts briefly with an unnamed Immortal and Xuanxu Zi, showing respect and seeking guidance.
• The Immortals engage in friendly banter and shared enjoyment of the cricket fighting game.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xiao Jie learns about the Heaven-Piercing Divination from Xuanxu Zi, who reveals it's a scam used by charlatans in the mortal world.
• Xuanxu Zi mentions a Heaven-Piercing Tower in Lonely Cloud Province, which Xiao Jie decides to investigate.
• They travel to the Heaven-Piercing Tower, and Xiao Jie sees a golden question mark icon inside, indicating an NPC or quest.

Character Developments

• Xuanxu Zi shows his knowledge of the mortal world and its tricks, revealing a part of his past.
• Xiao Jie becomes more cautious and strategic, deciding not to enter the Heaven-Piercing Tower immediately.

Significant Themes

• The theme of deception and truth, as Xiao Jie learns about the Heaven-Piercing Divination's true nature.
• The theme of preparation and timing, as Xiao Jie decides not to rush into the Heaven-Piercing Tower.

Character Interactions

• Xiao Jie and Xuanxu Zi travel together, with Xuanxu Zi providing information and guidance.
• Xiao Jie learns about Xuanxu Zi's past and his relationship with his former attendants, Qingfeng and Mingyue.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xiao Jie enters a period of secluded cultivation in the Scripture Repository.
• He learns the Dream-Sending Technique, Enlighten Spiritual Intelligence, Transform Void into Reality, and Phantom Soul Bewilderment.
• He borrows the <Talisman of Demon Immortal Transformation and Genesis> and learns to upgrade demon arts to immortal arts.
• Xiao Jie tests his upgraded Profound Tortoise Spirit Armor Art against Wu Qingyue's punches in the Martial Arts Hall.

Character Developments

• Xiao Jie improves his knowledge and cultivation by reading in the Scripture Repository.
• He learns to upgrade demon arts to immortal arts, enhancing his combat capabilities.
• Wu Qingyue shows off his strength and encourages Xiao Jie's progress.

Significant Themes

• The transformation of demon arts to immortal arts, representing growth and evolution.
• The importance of understanding and transcending one's original perspective in cultivation.
• The value of knowledge and learning in the cultivation journey.

Character Interactions

• Xiao Jie and Wu Qingyue practice and test their skills together in the Martial Arts Hall.
• They show mutual respect and encouragement for each other's progress.
• Xiao Jie and Wu Qingyue plan to meet at the Pavilion of Hundred Flavors after their practice session.

• Xiao Jie continues his experiments with the black liquid, attempting to tame it.
• He feeds different creatures to the black liquid to induce mimicry, then uses the "Enlightenment Technique" to grant them intelligence.
• Despite his efforts, every enlightened black-liquid creature attacks him on sight, and Taming fails.
• Xiao Jie decides to consult other immortals for help, temporarily halting his experiments.
• Key plot points: Xiao Jie's ongoing experiments, failure to tame the black liquid, decision to seek help from other immortals.
• Character developments: Xiao Jie's frustration and determination in his experiments, his decision to seek outside help.
• Significant themes: Xiao Jie's scientific approach to experimentation, his struggle against the black liquid's hostility, his determination to succeed despite obstacles.
• Character interactions: Xiao Jie interacts with the black-liquid creatures, attempting to communicate and tame them, but fails due to their innate hostility.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xiao Jie struggles to tame the black liquid, leading him to seek advice from immortals at the Pavilion of Hundred Flavors.
• He learns different methods of beast taming, including kindness, force, and a balanced approach.
• Xiao Jie formulates a new plan based on the black liquid's core traits and instincts.

Character Developments

• Xiao Jie becomes more determined to tame the black liquid, showing his persistence and adaptability.
• Immortals at the Pavilion of Hundred Flavors share their experiences and insights on beast taming, revealing their unique approaches.

Significant Themes

• The importance of understanding the target's nature and preferences in achieving success (adaptability).
• The balance between kindness and force in influencing others.
• The concept of fear as a driving force in behavior.

Character Interactions

• Xiao Jie interacts with various immortals, seeking their advice on taming the black liquid.
• Immortals share their methods and philosophies on beast taming, leading to a lively discussion.
• Xiao Jie's new plan reflects his ability to integrate and adapt the insights he gained from these interactions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xiao Jie attempts to tame two weak black-liquid blobs.
• He uses a series of steps: targeted feeding, spiritual awakening, triggering fear, and carrot-and-stick training.
• After several days of hard work, Xiao Jie successfully tames the mimic dog, naming it Mystic Shadow.
• He then raises Mystic Shadow's loyalty by feeding it and fighting alongside it against other mimic beasts.

Character Developments

• Xiao Jie demonstrates patience, determination, and strategic thinking in taming Mystic Shadow.
• Mystic Shadow, initially hostile and wild, learns to obey Xiao Jie's commands and gains loyalty over time.

Significant Themes

• Patience and perseverance in achieving goals.
• The power of taming and loyalty in relationships.
• The danger and potential of unknown entities.

Character Interactions

• Xiao Jie interacts with Mystic Shadow, initially as a tamer and later as a partner in battle.
• Mystic Shadow interacts with other mimic beasts, displaying its strength and savagery.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xiao Jie successfully tames Mystic Shadow, a powerful pet with numerous unique traits and abilities.
• He meets up with his friends in Dragon Glory City, who have all reached levels 35-36 but haven't found any clues about immortality.
• Wen Tian Wuji wants to reincarnate to find a new path to immortality, but Xiao Jie advises him to wait until he reaches Level 50.
• Xiao Jie receives a private message from Wang Kai, asking for help regarding the strange death of the Ginkgo Tree in Ginkgo Village.

Character Developments

• Xiao Jie: Shows concern for his friends' progress and offers guidance to Wen Tian Wuji.
• Wen Tian Wuji: Discouraged by his lack of progress towards immortality, considers reincarnation.
• Wang Kai: Seeks Xiao Jie's help due to a strange event in Ginkgo Village.

Significant Themes

• The struggle to find a path to immortality and the difficulty of predicting or influencing one's fate.
• Loyalty and friendship, as shown by Xiao Jie's willingness to help Wang Kai despite his busy schedule.

Character Interactions

• Xiao Jie interacts with his friends, offering advice and encouragement.
• Xiao Jie and Wang Kai maintain their friendly relationship, with Wang Kai seeking Xiao Jie's help when in need.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xiao Jie returns to Ginkgo Village to find the ancient Ginkgo Tree withered and lifeless, serving as a passage for an unknown, terrifying existence to drain Spiritual Qi.
• The tree is destroyed by Xiao Jie to cut off the passage, but not before a horrifying scream is heard, indicating the destruction of the tree demon sealed within.
• Village Chief Huang Shi Dao reveals that the withering of the Ginkgo Tree is a sign of the Apocalyptic Calamity, which will cause widespread Spiritual Qi exhaustion, leading to chaos and mutation among living beings.
• Xiao Jie decides to report the anomaly and Village Chief Huang's deductions to the Mending Heaven Alliance in Lonely Cloud Province.

Character Developments

• Xiao Jie: Demonstrates his power as an Immortal by destroying the Ginkgo Tree and shows concern for the safety of the world, deciding to report the anomaly to the Mending Heaven Alliance.
• Wang Kai: Shows contentment with his life, having found success in forging equipment in the game, and greets Xiao Jie warmly upon his return.
• Village Chief Huang Shi Dao: Reveals his knowledge of the Apocalyptic Calamity and its signs, displaying wisdom and foresight.

Significant Themes

• The Apocalyptic Calamity: The central theme of the chapter, foreshadowed by the withering of the Ginkgo Tree and explained by Village Chief Huang Shi Dao.
• Spiritual Qi: The life force of the world and all living beings, which is being drained away at an accelerating pace, leading to the Apocalyptic Calamity.
• The Power of Immortals: Xiao Jie's actions demonstrate the power and responsibility of Immortals in the face of the impending apocalypse.

Character Interactions

• Xiao Jie and Wang Kai: Greet each other warmly, with Wang Kai expressing his contentment with his life and Xiao Jie asking about his well-being.
• Xiao Jie and Village Chief Huang Shi Dao: Xiao Jie seeks information from the Village Chief about the Ginkgo Tree and the Apocalyptic Calamity, while the Chief reveals his knowledge and expresses concern for the future.
• Xiao Jie and the Villagers: The villagers initially plead with Xiao Jie to save the Ginkgo Tree but ultimately comply with his decision to destroy it, trusting in his judgment as an Immortal.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xiao Jie reports the Ginkgo Village incident to the three Immortals.
• They deduce that Spiritual Qi is being stolen, causing the Apocalyptic Calamity.
• Divine Strategist reveals his plan to flee to a World of Exotic Treasures.
• Lin Xuance, Wu Qingyue, Su Zhiqing, and Xiao Jie decide to fight against the calamity.
• Lin Xuance assigns tasks to search for and eliminate the blights.

Character Developments

• Xiao Jie: Stands firm in his resolve to save the world despite the slim chances of success.
• Divine Strategist: Reveals his plan to flee and takes other immortals with him.
• Lin Xuance, Wu Qingyue, Su Zhiqing: Remain determined to fight against the calamity despite Divine Strategist's decision.

Significant Themes

• Righteousness vs. Self-Preservation: Characters grapple with whether to save the world or preserve their own lives.
• Responsibility: Immortals discuss their responsibility towards the world and its living beings.
• Hope: Despite the grim situation, characters cling to the hope that the world can be saved.

Character Interactions

• Xiao Jie and Divine Strategist: Divine Strategist tries to convince Xiao Jie to join him, but Xiao Jie remains steadfast in his resolve.
• Lin Xuance, Wu Qingyue, Su Zhiqing, and Xiao Jie: The four of them decide to fight together against the calamity.
• Lin Xuance and Divine Strategist: Lin Xuance argues with Divine Strategist about their responsibility as Immortals.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A World Announcement declares the beginning of Doomsday Echo, an event that will destroy the Nine Provinces World.
• The event introduces Spiritual Decline Frenzy, the spread of Calamity Roots, and the need to eradicate these roots to prevent the formation of Withered Spirit Lands.
• Players receive rewards for destroying Calamity Roots, including Karma Points that can be exchanged for blessings from deities.
• The primary Calamity Root hidden within the Nine Provinces World must be found and destroyed to temporarily reduce the rate of spiritual energy depletion and the spread of Calamity Roots.

Character Developments

• Su Zhiqing: She is relieved that the Returnees are actively participating in the event. She uses her Immortal Art—Thousand Mile Instantaneous Travel Technique to transport the group to Giantwood City.
• Lin Xuance: He analyzes the situation, concluding that the primary Calamity Root must be found and destroyed. He also believes that Jianmu of Giantwood City could be the primary Calamity Root.
• Wu Qingyue: He is determined to smash the primary Calamity Root if it's found to be Jianmu.
• Xiao Jie: He suspects Jianmu to be the primary Calamity Root and observes the horrifying scene in Giantwood City upon arrival.

Significant Themes

• The urgency and severity of the Doomsday Echo event.
• The importance of unity and collective effort among players to combat the crisis.
• The consequences of inaction and the need for immediate action.

Character Interactions

• Su Zhiqing, Lin Xuance, Wu Qingyue, and Xiao Jie discuss and agree on investigating Giantwood City as a potential location for the primary Calamity Root.
• They work together to observe and analyze the situation in Giantwood City before launching an attack on the corrupted Jianmu.
• Xiao Jie shares his observations and concerns about the battle's progress with the group.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Lone Cloud Immortal Sect members attack the demonized Jianmu, but their attacks are largely ineffective.
• Dozens of Immortals, led by Divine Strategist, arrive to assist, launching a combined assault on Jianmu.
• Jianmu begins to absorb the earth vein's spiritual energy rapidly, threatening to turn the area into a wasteland.
• Divine Strategist orders a switch to yin-aligned spells, catching Xiao Jie off-guard.

Character Developments

• Xiao Jie struggles with the ineffectiveness of his attacks against Jianmu but joins the Immortals' combined assault.
• Divine Strategist demonstrates his profound cultivation and strategic prowess by ordering the switch to yin-aligned spells.
• Lin Xuance shows concern for the world's fate and the consequences of Jianmu's actions.

Significant Themes

• The power of unity and combined effort among Immortals.
• The importance of strategic thinking and adaptability in battle, as shown by Divine Strategist.
• The contrast between the expected weaknesses of a monster (Jianmu's appearance suggests it should be weak to pure yang spells) and its actual vulnerabilities.

Character Interactions

• Divine Strategist and Lin Xuance: Divine Strategist's arrival and orders show his leadership and trust among the Immortals, while Lin Xuance respects his judgment.
• Xiao Jie and the other Immortals: They work together to attack Jianmu, demonstrating their coordination and trust in Divine Strategist's orders.
• Xiao Jie and Jianmu: Xiao Jie struggles with the ineffectiveness of his attacks against Jianmu, highlighting the monster's power and Xiao Jie's determination to defeat it.

Chapter Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• The immortals from Lonely Cloud Province arrive and assist in defeating the demonized Jianmu, saving Verdant Forest Province.
• After the battle, the immortals depart for the Curio World, leaving the four Immortals to protect the Nine Provinces World.
• Xiao Jie proposes a plan to cultivate gods using Incense Vows from the Faith of living beings to bolster their forces against future calamities.

Character Developments

• Xiao Jie demonstrates strategic thinking and resourcefulness by proposing the Bestowal of Divinity Plan.
• Lin Xuance shows concern for the future of the Nine Provinces World and the responsibility that now lies with the four Immortals.
• Divine Strategist and the other immortals from Lonely Cloud Province display their power and selflessness in aiding the four Immortals, but ultimately choose to leave for the Curio World.

Significant Themes

• The struggle against overwhelming forces and the need for strategic planning.
• The responsibility of the Immortals to protect the world and the consequences of their choices.
• The power of unity and cooperation, as demonstrated by the immortals from Lonely Cloud Province.

Character Interactions

• Xiao Jie, Lin Xuance, Wu Qingyue, and Su Zhiqing discuss the future of the Nine Provinces World and potential strategies to protect it.
• Divine Strategist and the other immortals from Lonely Cloud Province interact with the four Immortals, offering aid and farewell.
• Xiao Jie considers the possibility of leaving the game but ultimately decides against it due to his friends' situation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xiao Jie proposes the "Bestowal of Divinity" plan to create immortal-like deities to aid in the apocalypse.
• The four immortals decide to split up: Lin Xuance and Wu Qingyue will stay to stabilize Verdant Forest Province, while Xiao Jie and Su Zhiqing return to the Painting Realm of Mountains and Seas to assess its resources.
• Upon arrival, they find the realm empty, with no signs of the other immortals who had fled with Divine Strategist.
• Xiao Jie discovers that the Scripture Repository is untouched, but Su Moyan, the librarian, is still there, having missed the departure.
• Su Zhiqing reports that all other areas in the Painting Realm are also untouched.

Character Developments

• Xiao Jie shows strategic thinking and leadership in proposing the "Bestowal of Divinity" plan and taking charge of assessing the Painting Realm's resources.
• Su Moyan is revealed to be a bookworm with little interest in worldly affairs, preferring to read rather than fight.

Significant Themes

• The responsibility of immortals in protecting the mortal world.
• The consequences of inaction and neglect of duty.
• The importance of knowledge and learning, as seen through Su Moyan's character.

Character Interactions

• Xiao Jie and Su Zhiqing work together to assess the Painting Realm's resources, showing mutual respect and understanding.
• Xiao Jie tries to recruit Su Moyan to help save the world but fails, highlighting the latter's disinterest in worldly affairs.
• Xiao Jie and Su Zhiqing express their weariness after the day's events, showing their human side despite being immortals.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xiao Jie logs out of the game and feels an unprecedented sense of urgency due to the impending Apocalyptic Calamity.
• He and Gu Feiyu go out for a meal, discussing Gu Feiyu's Immortal Fate quest and the recent events in the game.
• On their way back, they witness a sudden, rapid withering of ginkgo trees, similar to the Root of Calamity phenomenon in the game.
• Captain Li calls Xiao Jie, telling him it's time to fulfill his duty as a player.

Character Developments

• Xiao Jie feels the weight of responsibility as he realizes the danger might be spreading into reality, with no one else to rely on.
• Gu Feiyu shows concern and understanding, offering potential solutions and supporting Xiao Jie.

Significant Themes

• The blurring line between the game world and reality.
• The responsibility and pressure Xiao Jie feels as the most powerful player.
• The potential danger and consequences of the Apocalyptic Calamity spreading into reality.

Character Interactions

• Xiao Jie and Gu Feiyu's camaraderie and mutual support are highlighted as they discuss the game and the recent events.
• Xiao Jie's conversation with Captain Li hints at the seriousness of the situation and the expectations placed on him.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A global supernatural incident occurs, with widespread plant withering and death, particularly among Ginkgo Trees.
• The Supernatural Incident Prevention Center is activated, monitoring the situation and attempting to identify the cause.
• Xiao Jie, an "Immortal" player from the game Old Earth, arrives at the center and provides crucial information and guidance.

Character Developments

• Xiao Jie demonstrates his calm and responsible nature, taking charge of the situation and providing hope.
• Director Wang and Director Li show concern and dedication to their roles, striving to protect humanity from the supernatural threat.
• The "expert" players from the game, such as Supreme Emperor and Boundless Fortune, display a mix of anxiety and determination, eager to help but uncertain about their role in reality.

Significant Themes

• The impact of the game Old Earth on reality, with supernatural events mirroring in-game phenomena.
• The responsibility of those with power and knowledge to protect and guide others.
• The tension between hope and fear in the face of an unknown, potentially catastrophic threat.

Character Interactions

• Xiao Jie interacts with the center's staff and experts, providing guidance and reassurance.
• Director Li and Director Wang collaborate to manage the crisis, seeking Xiao Jie's expertise.
• The "expert" players from the game look to Xiao Jie for leadership and support, hoping to contribute to the resolution of the crisis.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xiao Jie is asked about his path to immortality.
• A researcher suggests the Chaos Singularity Theory to cultivate immortals.
• Xiao Jie agrees to the theory's potential but leaves without providing further details.

Character Developments

• Xiao Jie: Shows restraint and understanding, not revealing all his secrets but hinting at potential paths for others.
• The researcher: Demonstrates curiosity and boldness but also recklessness, putting himself and others in danger.
• Director Wang: Initially fearful and desperate, later considers long-term plans for cultivating immortals.

Significant Themes

• The power and responsibility of immortality.
• The potential dangers of revealing secrets of immense power.
• The importance of opportunity and chance in achieving greatness.

Character Interactions

• Xiao Jie and the researcher: Xiao Jie remains calm despite the researcher's reckless questioning, ultimately approving of his theory.
• Xiao Jie and Director Wang: Wang fears for his life but later considers the potential benefits of cultivating immortals.
• Xiao Jie and Gu Feiyu: They bid farewell, with Xiao Jie advising Gu Feiyu to be careful and mentioning his connections in the underworld.