Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Hao and his wife visit Liu Xiang at his mansion.
• Liu Xiang personally welcomes Jiang Hao, acknowledging his supernatural powers and expressing gratitude for saving his life.
• Jiang Hao reveals that Liu Xiang is cursed, and the curse is likely placed at his old residence.
• They visit the old residence, and Jiang Hao discovers that the curse is in the form of a 'Seven Yin Lock Sha Formation' using sophora wood stakes, affecting Liu Xiang's health and luck.
• Liu Xiang orders his men to dig up and remove the stakes.

Character Developments

• Liu Xiang: Becomes more respectful and deferential towards Jiang Hao, acknowledging his supernatural abilities. He shows anger and determination when he realizes the curse is an attempt to kill him.
• Jiang Hao: Demonstrates his ability to see curses and formations, further cementing his status as a powerful and knowledgeable immortal master.

Significant Themes

• The power of curses and formations in Chinese folklore.
• The importance of ancestral graves and old residences in Feng Shui.
• The ruthlessness and subtlety of political intrigue, as seen in the potential involvement of Liu Wenhui.

Character Interactions

• Liu Xiang and Jiang Hao: Liu Xiang shows deference and respect towards Jiang Hao, while Jiang Hao uses his abilities to help Liu Xiang.
• Liu Xiang and his wife: They show concern for each other's safety and well-being.
• Liu Xiang and his guards/servants: Liu Xiang gives orders, and his guards/servants follow them without question.

Plot Points & Events

• Jiang Hao burns the locust wood stakes to break the Yin Sha formation.
• Liu Xiang gifts Jiang Hao a luxurious residence as a token of gratitude.
• Jiang Hao and Jiu'er attend a celebratory dinner at their new residence.

Character Developments

• Liu Xiang becomes more respectful and grateful towards Jiang Hao, addressing him as "Master Yu."
• Jiu'er feels proud and content with her new status, serving Jiang Hao attentively.

Significant Themes

• Gratitude and reciprocity: Liu Xiang expresses his gratitude by gifting a residence to Jiang Hao.
• Status and power: Jiu'er experiences a change in her social status due to her relationship with Jiang Hao.

Character Interactions

• Liu Xiang and Jiang Hao's relationship deepens, with Liu Xiang showing increased respect and Jiang Hao accepting the residence.
• Jiu'er feels a sense of accomplishment and contentment in her role as Jiang Hao's partner.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Hao teaches longevity practices to Liu Xiang, Madam Liu, and Jiu'er.
• Jiang Hao decides to produce Sulfanilamide to help soldiers and make money.
• The medicine is successfully produced and proves effective, leading to profits.

Character Developments

• Liu Xiang sees Jiang Hao as a great immortal and a great talent, becoming more familiar with him.
• Jiang Hao decides to help the Sichuan Army by producing Sulfanilamide, showing his desire to contribute to the war effort.

Significant Themes

• The difficulty of being a warlord and the challenges of the Sichuan Army.
• The potential of Sulfanilamide to improve soldiers' survival rates and generate profit.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Hao and Liu Xiang discuss military and political matters, leading to a deeper understanding and friendship.
• Jiang Hao and Jiu'er share a close bond, with Jiu'er expressing her disdain for the superficial women in high society.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The movie's special effects are completed, and Jiang Hao releases a trailer, creating significant buzz.
• The trailer is widely praised and gains international attention.
• Jiang Hao finishes the initial film edit, which is 168 minutes long.
• The final film is ready after post-production, including music and voiceovers, and is 140 minutes long.
• Jiang Hao decides to donate all his film income to establish a charitable foundation.
• The premiere ceremony is held in Shanghai, attended by celebrities, directors, and over 12,000 audience members.

Character Developments

• Jiang Hao demonstrates his passion for filmmaking and his philanthropic nature.
• Zhou Xinyan supports Jiang Hao's decision to donate the film's proceeds.

Significant Themes

• The power of technology in filmmaking.
• The love for movies as a hobby.
• Philanthropy and charitable giving.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Hao interacts with the film's creative team, promising bonuses if the movie sells well.
• Jiang Hao engages with the audience at the premiere ceremony, encouraging them to enjoy the movie while also supporting charity.

• Key Plot Points: The movie "Blood of the Beasts" has a successful premiere, with audiences and critics praising its visual effects and entertainment value. Jiang Hao's acting is commended, and he donates his share of the profits to charity. The movie becomes a box office hit on its opening day, grossing over 200 million yuan.
• Character Developments: Jiang Hao gains a new mission from the System to collect superpowers from the movie "Superhero High School." He watches the movie and studies various superpowers from Marvel and DC worlds to prepare for the mission.
• Significant Themes: The theme of wealth and philanthropy is explored through Jiang Hao's donation of his film profits to charity. The power of visual effects and entertainment in cinema is highlighted by the success of "Blood of the Beasts."
• Character Interactions: Jiang Hao interacts with Mr. Zhang from Tencent Film Company, who informs him about the movie's box office success. Jiang Hao also communicates with Xiao Xin to gather information about superpowers.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Hao, now in a superhero high school world, accepts a mission to collect superpowers.
• He witnesses a fight between Superman and Doctor Doom, but his System doesn't react to mere observation.
• Jiang Hao realizes he needs direct interaction to collect powers.

Character Developments

• Jiang Hao remains calm and analytical despite being in a new world with superpowered beings.
• Wyatt, Jiang Hao's chatty classmate, is excited and talkative about the superhero fight.

Significant Themes

• The awe and fascination of ordinary people towards superpowered individuals.
• The rarity of interactions between ordinary people and superpowered individuals.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Hao and Wyatt discuss the superhero fight, with Wyatt sharing his excitement and knowledge.
• Jiang Hao internally interacts with his System, trying to understand how to collect powers.

Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Hao attends an American high school, participates in basketball and singing clubs.
• He impresses students with his long-range shots and a powerful dunk.
• Two students, Gavin and Brody, threaten Jiang Hao after Pari, a cheerleader, gives him her contact information.
• Jiang Hao throws both Gavin and Brody into the basketball hoops, demonstrating superhuman strength.

Character Developments

• Jiang Hao shows his confidence and skill in basketball, attracting attention.
• He displays courage and assertiveness when standing up to bullies.
• Gavin and Brody exhibit aggressive and threatening behavior, while Pari shows interest in Jiang Hao.

Significant Themes

• Bullying and standing up to it.
• The presence of superpowers in everyday life.
• Interracial interactions and stereotypes.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Hao impresses fellow students with his basketball skills.
• He stands up to Gavin and Brody, who threaten him.
• Pari shows interest in Jiang Hao, leading to Gavin and Brody's aggressive behavior.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Hao (Jon) is bullied by classmates Gavin and Brody at school.
• He defends himself, using his superpowers to throw them into a basketball hoop.
• The school learns about the incident, and Jiang Hao is called to the dean's office.
• Jiang Hao defends his actions, citing self-defense and the prevalence of bullying in schools.
• The principal offers Jiang Hao a place in a superhuman school.
• Government agents from the Superhuman Affairs Bureau visit Jiang Hao at home to register his abilities and provide guidelines for superhumans.

Character Developments

• Jiang Hao (Jon) demonstrates his ability to think logically and speak persuasively under pressure. He shows no fear or anxiety when facing school authorities.
• The principal shows understanding and sympathy towards Jiang Hao's situation, offering him a new learning environment.
• The two government agents, Mark and Joey, are stern but fair, warning Jiang Hao about the rules governing superhumans.

Significant Themes

• Bullying and its consequences.
• The awakening of superpowers and their impact on daily life.
• The existence of a government agency managing superhumans.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Hao stands up to bullies Gavin and Brody, using his powers to protect himself.
• Jiang Hao faces the school dean and principal, defending his actions and discussing his future.
• Jiang Hao interacts with government agents Mark and Joey, registering his abilities and learning about superhuman regulations.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Hao, now on vacation, shops for supplies using his spatial inventory to avoid detection.
• He visits Chinatown, purchases necessary items, and then heads to an outdoor supply store.
• In the evening, he transforms into a mature white man using a human skin mask and travels to the dangerous 18th Street district.
• He infiltrates a gang's meeting, disables them, and steals their weapons and money.

Character Developments

• Jiang Hao demonstrates adaptability and resourcefulness in navigating a new environment and acquiring necessary supplies.
• He shows bravery and cunning in infiltrating the gang's meeting and executing a successful heist.

Significant Themes

• The dangers and realities of the new world, particularly the prevalence of gangs and crime.
• The importance of resourcefulness and adaptability in survival.
• The consequences of one's actions, as seen in Jiang Hao's prevention of a potential bank robbery.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Hao interacts briefly with shop owners in Chinatown and the taxi driver.
• He encounters a gang of youths planning a bank robbery and their arms dealer.
• Jiang Hao's actions directly impact the gang members, though they are not aware of his involvement.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Hao hears a woman's scream and investigates, finding two men tattooing a young woman against her will.
• The tattoo is a gang symbol, signifying the girl's forced entry into prostitution.
• Jiang Hao reflects on his recent experiences and the System's requirements for collecting superhuman abilities.

Character Developments

• Jiang Hao shows empathy and concern for the victimized woman, demonstrating his moral compass.
• He also displays strategic thinking, prioritizing his mission to collect Special Abilities over immediate action against the gang.

Significant Themes

• Human trafficking and exploitation, particularly of young women.
• The struggle of superhumans to make a living in this world.
• The mysterious nature of the System's requirements for collecting Special Abilities.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Hao observes the interaction between the two men and the young woman, witnessing her helplessness and their cruelty.
• He reflects on his own situation, comparing it to other superhumans like Superman and the Clown.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Hao receives an acceptance letter to Superhero High School.
• On the school bus, Jiang Hao meets Ben, who has the Growth ability, and Jessica, who resembles Jessica Alba.
• The bus takes off, revealing the school's anti-gravity thrusters and constant movement to prevent detection.
• Upon arrival, they witness a student freezing another with a blast of cold air after he lifts her skirt.
• Jiang Hao encounters Speedy and Springy, two troublemakers, and defeats Speedy, collecting his Extreme Speed ability.
• Springy attacks Jiang Hao with an Entanglement Technique, but Jiang Hao counters with spirit-infused needles.

Character Developments

• Jiang Hao demonstrates his Combat and Sixth Sense abilities, as well as his strategic thinking and quick decision-making.
• Jessica shows gratitude and surprise towards Jiang Hao's actions.
• Ben exhibits friendliness and curiosity.
• Speedy and Springy reveal their aggressive and troublesome nature, with Speedy's Extreme Speed and Springy's Entanglement Technique.

Significant Themes

• The discovery of new abilities and the process of collecting them.
• The unexpected nature of superpowers and their varied effects.
• The introduction of a diverse student body and their interactions.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Hao and Jessica share a brief moment of connection, with Jiang Hao protecting her from Speedy.
• Jiang Hao stands up to Speedy and Springy, demonstrating his strength and willingness to defend others.
• Ben initiates a friendly conversation with Jiang Hao, showing interest in his abilities.
• The new students react to the school's environment and the behavior of its inhabitants, revealing their initial impressions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Hao uses a fishing net to defeat Springy, earning him the 'Rubber Man' ability and completing 2/20 of his mission points.
• Electromagnetic Girl, Gwen, introduces herself as the student council president and welcomes the new students.
• The new students undergo a class assignment assessment. Jessica demonstrates her invisibility and energy shield abilities, securing a spot in the Hero Class.

Character Developments

• Jiang Hao establishes his authority by defeating Springy and Speedy, gaining respect from his peers.
• Jessica's wish to enter the Hero Academy is fulfilled, boosting her confidence and determination to become a hero.

Significant Themes

• Power and Authority: Jiang Hao's display of power earns him respect and authority among his peers.
• Identity and Belonging: Jessica's desire to be in the Hero Class reflects her wish to find her place and purpose in the school and the world.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Hao and Jessica grow closer after he protects her from Speedy and Springy.
• Jiang Hao's actions earn him the respect and friendship of other new students.
• Gwen takes an interest in Jiang Hao, recognizing his strategic mind.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Hao's abilities are assessed by Coach Mo En, who initially dismisses him for the Hero Class due to his ordinary physical abilities and lack of offensive superpowers.
• Jiang Hao insists on demonstrating his abilities and dodges Mo En's shockwave attack, then uses a dagger to breach Mo En's defensive shield, injuring him.
• Mo En challenges Jiang Hao to defeat him to prove his worth for the Hero Class. Jiang Hao accepts the challenge but is not immediately given a chance to fight.
• Jonathan, a student with fire-controlling abilities, is easily accepted into the Hero Class by Mo En, contrasting with Jiang Hao's situation.

Character Developments

• Jiang Hao: Shows determination and resilience in pursuing his goal of entering the Hero Class, despite Mo En's initial dismissal. He demonstrates his unique abilities and quick thinking in combat.
• Mo En: Initially underestimates Jiang Hao's abilities but becomes more wary and hostile towards him after Jiang Hao breaches his defense. Mo En's pride and authority are challenged by Jiang Hao.
• Jonathan: Confidently displays his fire-controlling ability, securing his place in the Hero Class.

Significant Themes

• Talent vs. Effort: Mo En emphasizes the importance of talent, while Jiang Hao's determination and unique abilities challenge this notion.
• Pride and Authority: Mo En's pride is challenged by Jiang Hao, leading to a power struggle between them.
• Discrimination and Division: The division into Hero and Assistant Classes creates a sense of inequality and abandonment among the Assistant Class students.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Hao and Mo En: Their interaction is tense and confrontational, with Mo En dismissive of Jiang Hao's abilities and Jiang Hao challenging Mo En's authority.
• Jiang Hao and Jonathan: Their interaction is indirect but contrasting, with Jonathan easily accepted into the Hero Class while Jiang Hao is challenged and dismissed.
• Jessica and Jiang Hao: Jessica feels sympathy for Jiang Hao after he is placed in the Assistant Class, showing her growing affection for him.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Assistant Class curriculum is diverse, covering various skills like chemistry, combat, marksmanship, and support services.
• Jiang Hao challenges Speedy and Springy to a match in the combat arena after they provoke him in the cafeteria.
• The combat arena allows all attack methods, and injuries or casualties are possible.

Character Developments

• Jiang Hao remains calm and composed despite provocation, showing maturity and strategic thinking.
• Speedy and Springy are arrogant and underestimate Jiang Hao, revealing their lack of caution.

Significant Themes

• The importance of understanding one's strengths and weaknesses, as well as the enemy's, in combat (as advised by Jessica).
• The theme of facing provocation head-on and not backing down, as demonstrated by Jiang Hao.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Hao and Jessica grow closer as she offers to help him learn the Hero Class curriculum and advises him on his upcoming fight.
• Speedy and Springy continue to antagonize Jiang Hao, leading to the arranged combat arena match.
• Jiang Hao's classmates express concern for him before the match, showing camaraderie and support.

Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Hao fights Springy, using chili powder to incapacitate him, winning the match.
• Jiang Hao faces Speedy in the next match, using his martial arts skills with a Tang Saber.
• Speedy, despite his speed, is unable to dodge Jiang Hao's saber strike, which tears his clothes but doesn't harm him.

Character Developments

• Jiang Hao demonstrates his strategic thinking and martial arts prowess.
• Springy and Speedy show fear and anxiety when facing Jiang Hao's aura and skills.

Significant Themes

• The importance of strategy and adaptability in combat.
• The fear and awe inspired by a formidable opponent.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Hao and Springy: Springy underestimates Jiang Hao and suffers the consequences.
• Jiang Hao and Speedy: Speedy experiences Jiang Hao's martial arts and is terrified by its lethality.
• Jiang Hao and the onlookers: The students are entertained by the matches and impressed by Jiang Hao's skills.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Hao defeats Speedy, gaining 'Super Digestion' as a new ability, bringing his mission points to 3/20.
• Jiang Hao returns home, cultivates, draws talismans, and starts refining his Tang Sabers with Spiritual Power and Killing Intent.
• The next day, Jiang Hao and Jessica board the school bus together, and Speedy and Springy avoid Jiang Hao upon seeing him.
• In class, Jiang Hao learns about innate superpowers, mutations, talent, and the government's Superhuman Affairs Administration.

Character Developments

• Jiang Hao: Continues to cultivate, refine weapons, and gain new abilities. His fame at the academy grows.
• Speedy and Springy: Become afraid of Jiang Hao after his victories and avoid him.
• Jessica: Shows support and encouragement to Jiang Hao, sitting next to him on the school bus.

Significant Themes

• Cultivation and continuous improvement (Jiang Hao's dedication to his martial arts and abilities).
• Consequences of actions (Speedy and Springy's avoidance of Jiang Hao after their defeats).
• The power of talent and genes in determining superhuman abilities.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Hao and Jessica: They sit together on the school bus, indicating a growing friendship or potential romantic interest.
• Jiang Hao and Speedy/Springy: The two avoid Jiang Hao, showing fear and respect for his power.
• Students and Jiang Hao: Students show respect and admiration for Jiang Hao, feeling safer around him.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Hao explores the Superhuman School's training facilities: physical training ground, firearms training ground, superpower training ground, and gravity training room.
• He discovers that cultivating in the gravity training room significantly speeds up his progress in the Indestructible Diamond Divine Skill.
• Jiang Hao registers to accept challenges in the combat arena hall and challenges Jenny Slate, an illusion ability user.

Character Developments

• Jiang Hao demonstrates curiosity and eagerness to improve his abilities, showing initiative in finding ways to enhance his cultivation.
• Jessica shows kindness and helpfulness by explaining her class lessons to Jiang Hao on the bus.

Significant Themes

• The importance of hard work and dedication in cultivation and self-improvement.
• The value of knowledge and learning, as shown by Jiang Hao's eagerness to understand the school's facilities and Jessica's willingness to share her knowledge.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Hao interacts with various teachers and students during his exploration of the training facilities.
• He has a friendly exchange with Jessica on the school bus, showing mutual respect and interest in each other's well-being.
• Ben teases Jiang Hao about his relationship with Jessica, showing a playful and friendly dynamic between them.

Key Plot Points & Events

• Jon (Jiang Hao) faces Jenny Slate, an illusionist, in the combat room.
• Jenny initially uses illusions to trap Jon, but he breaks through them using his abilities.
• Jon captures Jenny, confirming his victory, and the system notifies him of collecting Jenny's 'Illusion' skill.

Character Developments

• Jon demonstrates his ability to break illusions and his strategic thinking.
• Jenny shows her versatility by practicing martial arts in addition to illusions, but she's still defeated by Jon.

Significant Themes

• The power of illusions and the importance of perception and reality.
• The system's role in rewarding Jon for defeating superpowered individuals.

Character Interactions

• Jon and Jenny have a tense but respectful interaction, with Jenny admiring Jon's skills despite her loss.
• Jon's classmates from the assistant class and Jessica watch the match, but their reactions are not detailed.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Hao wins against Zhenni, an illusionist, in 7 minutes, the fastest time among her opponents.
• Jiang Hao learns that illusions can be layered and dangerous, even to someone with his abilities.
• Jiang Hao decides to spend the remaining time in the library, reading about special abilities and superpower cultivation.
• Gwen, the student council president, approaches Jiang Hao in the library, and they exchange phone numbers.
• Jiang Hao asks Gwen for the student files containing special ability skills and data analysis information.

Character Developments

• Jiang Hao demonstrates his strategic thinking and adaptability in dealing with Zhenni's illusions.
• Jiang Hao shows interest in learning and understanding various aspects of special abilities and superpower cultivation.
• Jiang Hao uses his "Charm Burst" skill on Gwen, temporarily captivating her and gaining her favor.
• Gwen is initially captivated by Jiang Hao's gaze but maintains her composure. She decides to help him, seeing potential in him for future assistance.

Significant Themes

• The power of illusions and layered deceptions in combat.
• The importance of knowledge and understanding in improving one's abilities.
• The influence of appearance and charm on others, and how Jiang Hao uses this to his advantage.
• The potential for future alliances and assistance, as seen in Gwen's decision to help Jiang Hao.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Hao and Jessica discuss their plans after the combat room matches, with Jessica refusing Jiang Hao's help in practicing her invisibility.
• Jiang Hao and Gwen interact in the library, with Jiang Hao successfully convincing Gwen to help him obtain the student files.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Hao receives a USB drive from Gwen containing profiles of all students and their special abilities.
• Jiang Hao engages in daily battles and training, earning the nickname "Battle Maniac."
• Jiang Hao discovers the benefits of the gravity chamber for cultivating the Indestructible Diamond Divine Skill.
• Mo En, out of jealousy and spite, increases the gravity in Jiang Hao's chamber to 40G, putting Jiang Hao's life in danger.
• Jiang Hao withstands the extreme pressure and breaks through to the "Golden Light Protection" stage of the Indestructible Diamond Divine Skill.

Character Developments

• Jiang Hao: Becomes more famous and gains respect from other students due to his frequent battles and training. Successfully breaks through in his cultivation, demonstrating resilience and determination.
• Mo En: Reveals his malicious intent towards Jiang Hao, showing his jealousy and insecurity.

Significant Themes

• Resilience and determination in the face of adversity.
• The consequences of jealousy and malicious intent.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Hao and Jessica: They share information about their classes and Jiang Hao's battles. Jessica shows concern for Jiang Hao's safety.
• Jiang Hao and Mo En: Mo En's jealousy and resentment towards Jiang Hao lead him to attempt to harm Jiang Hao, highlighting the contrast between their characters.