Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Eileen invites Cheng Tian to join her player guild, "Full Sky Stars."
• Cheng Tian agrees to join, meeting other guild members in the group chat.
• Cheng Tian announces he has Knight Armor from Demon World Village for sale, causing a stir among guild members.
• Cheng Tian decides to sell the armor to prepare for the next monthly trial, setting up a stall in the player market.

Character Developments

• Eileen shows concern for Cheng Tian's survival and offers guidance, but won't risk her life to help him.
• Cheng Tian listens to Eileen's advice, focusing on preparing for the monthly trial instead of doing more bounty quests.

Significant Themes

• The importance of guilds and networking in the game world.
• The dangers of relying solely on equipment and not developing skills.
• The need for caution when dealing with other players.

Character Interactions

• Eileen and Cheng Tian discuss the guild and Cheng Tian's plans for the armor.
• Cheng Tian interacts with other guild members, revealing his identity as the newcomer with Knight Armor.
• Cheng Tian decides to sell the armor in the player market, not through private transactions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Players gather in Chosen Space before the Moon Trial to trade and gather information.
• Cheng Tian sells his Knight Armor to "Lance" and uses the money to reinforce his magic equipment and underwear to +4.
• Players gather in open areas on Space Island before the Moon Trial starts, with some giving up their real lives to become permanent NPCs.
• The Moon Trial officially begins, and players are enveloped by silver lights and transported to the instance.

Character Developments

• Cheng Tian shows strategic thinking by reinforcing his equipment to +4 and keeping some cash for faction items during the Moon Trial.
• Eileen provides information about Space Island's tradition and the benefits of giving up one's real life.

Significant Themes

• Preparation and strategy: Cheng Tian's actions highlight the importance of preparation and strategic thinking in the Chosen Space.
• Faction confrontation: The mention of potential faction confrontation suggests that this aspect will play a significant role in the game.
• Sacrifice and new beginnings: The tradition of giving up one's real life to become an NPC raises themes of sacrifice and new beginnings.

Character Interactions

• Cheng Tian interacts with Eileen, seeking information and advice about the Moon Trial and Space Island's traditions.
• Cheng Tian sells his Knight Armor to Lance, who gives him a "Type-R Rapid Fire Component" as a gesture of goodwill.
• Cheng Tian and Eileen exchange words of encouragement before the Moon Trial begins.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Regular Army, after two failed rebellions, attributes victories to their elite squads, the Peregrine Falcon and Sparrow Squads, and decides to deploy these squads worldwide.
• Cheng Tian, a Chosen Player, is selected as a test subject for these special squads and enters the 'Metal Slug' instance.
• The instance is set in Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula, with an average temperature of -26°C, and involves investigating a crashed plane.
• The main quest is to investigate the plane crash within 7 in-game days. Side quests are to be triggered.

Character Developments

• Cheng Tian: Shows adaptability and resourcefulness, using his flight pack to survive a free-fall from a high altitude.
• The Big Guy: Demonstrates decisiveness and courage, jumping out of the plane without hesitation.
• The Smart Guy: Shows caution and strategic thinking, hesitating at the cabin door and deploying his parachute skillfully.
• The Plump Figure: Exhibits kindness and concern for others, trying to stop Cheng Tian from jumping without a parachute.

Significant Themes

• Adaptability: Cheng Tian's ability to adapt to new situations and use his resources effectively.
• Teamwork: The importance of teamwork, as hinted by the formation of the Peregrine Falcon Squad 004.
• Survival: The harsh environment and the need for survival skills, as emphasized by the low temperature and Cheng Tian's free-fall.

Character Interactions

• Cheng Tian and the Plump Figure: The Plump Figure tries to stop Cheng Tian from jumping, showing concern for his safety.
• Cheng Tian and the Big Guy: Cheng Tian's free-fall and the Big Guy's decision to jump first highlight their different approaches to risk.
• Cheng Tian and the Smart Guy: The Smart Guy's hesitation and skillful parachute deployment contrast with Cheng Tian's reckless jump.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Four Chosen Players are assigned to Peregrine Falcon Squad 004 and land one by one in a snowy, mountainous terrain.
• Cheng Tian, the last to land, is a chubby kid who seems odd, like the others in his squad.
• The squad's main quest is a Faction Confrontation, meaning they'll face other player-controlled factions.
• Cheng Tian deploys his Batmobile, which he uses as a vehicle for the team.

Character Developments

• Cheng Tian: Introduces himself as a driver and deploys his Batmobile, showing his unique role in the team.
• Uncle Xue (Nicholas): Shows off his Snowman Darts skill, indicating his ranged damage and control role.
• Xiao P: Reveals his preference for logistics and melee support with his hammer.
• Smart Head: Demonstrates his role as a shield guard with his thick greatshield.

Significant Themes

• Teamwork and communication: The squad members introduce themselves and their roles, emphasizing the importance of teamwork.
• Uniqueness and acceptance: Each squad member is unique and initially seems odd, but they accept each other as they realize they're the only relatively normal ones.

Character Interactions

• Cheng Tian and the others: They show curiosity and interest in Cheng Tian's Batmobile and his role as a driver.
• Uncle Xue, Xiao P, and Smart Head: They introduce themselves and their roles, fostering a sense of team unity.
• Cheng Tian and the others: They collectively move towards their objective, with Cheng Tian driving and the others finding their places on the vehicle.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Cheng Tian's team, part of the Regular Army's Falcon branch squad, is deployed to a desolate, icy location, unlike other squads sent to pleasant climates like the Galapagos Islands.
• They discover a path leading to a crashed plane, with fresh footprints suggesting survivors.
• Approaching the plane wreckage, they encounter zombies that can spit projectiles, unlike typical zombies.

Character Developments

• Cheng Tian reveals he has information about the instance, leading his teammates to believe he bet correctly on the dungeon traits.
• Xiao P and Smart Head express their dislike for virus-infected zombies due to their melee-focused roles.
• Uncle Xue notes the unusual heat generation of these zombies, suggesting they might have unique characteristics.

Significant Themes

• The harsh environment and its impact on survival.
• The unpredictability of the Chosen Space's instances and the challenges they present.
• The importance of information and preparation in facing these challenges.

Character Interactions

• Cheng Tian shares information with his teammates, fostering trust and cooperation.
• Xiao P, Smart Head, and Uncle Xue express their opinions and concerns, contributing to the team's understanding of the situation.
• The team works together to analyze and adapt to the new type of zombie they encounter.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Cheng Tian uses his Moth Helmet to scan a zombie, revealing its attributes and infection source.
• Uncle Xue uses his Snow Dart skill to control and damage zombies, while Smart Head acts as a Shield Guard, rolling snowballs to clear a path.
• The team faces different types of zombies, including mutated survivors with varied abilities.
• The team fights a protracted battle, grinding down the enemies while avoiding being overwhelmed.
• Gunshots are heard from the direction of the plane wreckage, signaling potential new threats.

Character Developments

• Cheng Tian demonstrates his concern for the team's safety and understanding of the enemy's abilities.
• Uncle Xue showcases his strategic thinking and adaptability in using his skills in combination.
• Smart Head proves its value as a powerful Shield Guard and tank.
• The team's dynamics and coordination improve as they face the zombie horde together.

Significant Themes

• Teamwork and coordination are crucial for survival in this post-apocalyptic world.
• Understanding and adapting to the environment and enemy's abilities are key to overcoming challenges.
• The battle against the undead is a test of endurance and attrition, not just a quick fight.

Character Interactions

• Cheng Tian and Uncle Xue work together to analyze the enemy and plan their strategy.
• Uncle Xue and Smart Head coordinate their actions to control and clear the zombies.
• The team's actions show mutual trust and reliance on each other's abilities.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Cheng Tian and his team hear gunshots and investigate after clearing a zombie wave.
• They discover a black thundercloud and a group of survivors, including a white man resembling Billy Gates, under attack by zombies.
• A side quest is triggered: "The Narrow-Escaped Arms Dealer," tasking them with ensuring Billy Gates' survival for a reward of 10,000 Chosen Coins.
• Cheng Tian recognizes Billy Gates and understands the significance of rescuing him.
• The Batmobile successfully rescues the survivors, with Billy Gates impressed by its capabilities.

Character Developments

• Cheng Tian demonstrates strategic thinking and understanding of the game's lore by recognizing Billy Gates and knowing his importance.
• Billy Gates, initially fearful, shows curiosity and insight when he sees the Batmobile, hinting at his strategic mind.

Significant Themes

• The value of strategic thinking and adaptability in survival situations.
• The importance of recognizing and seizing opportunities (like the side quest and Billy Gates' rescue).

Character Interactions

• Cheng Tian and his team work together to rescue Billy Gates and his group.
• Billy Gates interacts with the team, showing curiosity and appreciation for the Batmobile's capabilities.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Cheng Tian, despite his carefulness, drops his new phone, causing it to lose its "new" status.
• Cheng Tian uses the Batmobile to crush and kill zombies, consuming the car's durability.
• Rebana's "Junior Technician" template skill allows Cheng Tian to repair and maintain the Batmobile.
• Cheng Tian earns the "Zombie Killer" title after killing 100 zombies and gains a new achievement, "Land of Zombies."
• CEO Billy and his bodyguards arrive, and survivors, including doctors, emerge from the Batmobile's cockpit.

Character Developments

• Cheng Tian shows care and concern for his new possessions, but accepts their loss of "newness."
• Cheng Tian demonstrates his enjoyment of crushing zombies, reminiscent of his gaming experiences.
• CEO Billy is introduced as a careful and observant individual, examining the Batmobile despite the zombie threat.

Significant Themes

• The loss of "newness" and the acceptance of change.
• The enjoyment and thrill of destruction and combat.
• The importance of maintenance and repair in preserving useful tools and equipment.

Character Interactions

• Cheng Tian interacts with his teammates, who are not annoyed by his zombie-crushing but appreciate the speed it brings to the mission.
• Uncle Xue speculates about the red hearts absorbed by the Batmobile, comparing them to healing items from The Binding of Isaac.
• CEO Billy and his bodyguards interact with Cheng Tian and the survivors, ensuring their safety and examining the Batmobile.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Cheng Tian's team rescues Billy Gates, CEO of the Gates Group, a military industrial company.
• Billy Gates expresses interest in Cheng Tian's Batmobile, which he believes is similar to the Metal Slug, a powerful tank produced by the government army.
• Billy Gates reveals that the Metal Slugs have been looted by the Modern Army, and the government army is selling them secretly due to corruption.
• Cheng Tian agrees to provide the Batmobile's data to Billy Gates in exchange for free upgrades, compatible accessories, and future models.

Character Developments

• Billy Gates is revealed to be a shrewd businessman with a conscience, willing to help despite his initial greed.
• Cheng Tian shows understanding of business and negotiation, securing a good deal for the Batmobile.

Significant Themes

• Greed and corruption in the government army.
• The power of military technology and its impact on the war.
• The value of a good deal in business.

Character Interactions

• Cheng Tian and Billy Gates have a productive business discussion.
• Uncle Xue acts as the team's communicator, handling initial interactions with Billy Gates.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Billy Gates and Cheng Tian reach a verbal agreement, increasing Billy's reputation.
• Survivors reveal the plane crash was caused by a ghoul crisis mid-flight.
• The group captures white-coated individuals from the Rebel Army's Modern Army faction, who were mining meteorites linked to ghouls.
• Cheng Tian and the group secure four First Aid Kits that can cure zombification.
• The group decides to set up camp and build shelters using snow before proceeding to the Modern Army mine.

Character Developments

• Billy Gates: Maintains his dominant position in negotiations with Cheng Tian.
• Cheng Tian: Demonstrates keen perception and leadership, earning the trust of the other players.
• Xiao P: Shows exceptional strength and skill in building snow shelters.
• Smart Head: Proves useful in intimidation and manual labor.
• White-coated individuals: Reveal their affiliation with the Rebel Army and the mining of meteorites connected to ghouls.

Significant Themes

• Trust and leadership: Cheng Tian's actions and decisions earn him the trust of the other players.
• Resourcefulness: The group uses available materials to create shelters and secure supplies.
• Information and knowledge: Cheng Tian's insights and the information gathered from survivors and captives drive the plot forward.

Character Interactions

• Cheng Tian and Billy Gates: Negotiate and reach a verbal agreement.
• Cheng Tian and the other players: Cheng Tian takes a leadership role, and the others follow his instructions.
• The group and the white-coated individuals: The group captures and interrogates the white-coated individuals, leading to valuable information and resources.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Cheng Tian dismantles the ambulance, finding a usable component, a blue warning light, which he installs on his Batmobile.
• The group builds a snow shelter using aircraft wreckage, providing temporary refuge and a place to cook and eat supplies found on the plane.
• Cheng Tian rescues an orangutan named Wutan from a cage, who shows signs of human-like intelligence and emotion.
• Cheng Tian triggers a Bronze Side Quest, "Modern Army, Become Human," by uncovering Wutan's past as a subject of human experiments.

Character Developments

• Cheng Tian demonstrates his practical and utilitarian approach to using items, installing the blue warning light on his Batmobile for its healing aura effect.
• Wutan, the orangutan, shows signs of understanding human language and emotions, hinting at his past as a subject of human experiments.

Significant Themes

• Utilitarianism: Cheng Tian's practical approach to using items, prioritizing their usefulness over aesthetics.
• Humanity and Intelligence: Wutan's display of human-like understanding and emotion raises questions about the nature of humanity and intelligence.

Character Interactions

• Cheng Tian interacts with his teammates, informing them about the blue warning light's healing aura effect, which benefits the entire team.
• Cheng Tian rescues and interacts with Wutan, triggering a side quest related to the orangutan's past and potential future.
• The group works together to build a snow shelter, demonstrating teamwork and mutual reliance.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Cheng Tian rescues an orangutan, Wutan, who he believes was once a human due to his behavior and appearance.
• A Bronze Side Quest is triggered, making Wutan Cheng Tian's temporary servant.
• The team encounters a Modern Army helicopter squadron (MH-6s) and Wutan shoots down the leader aircraft, causing the others to crash.

Character Developments

• Cheng Tian: Shows curiosity and acceptance towards Wutan's past as a human.
• Wutan: Reveals intelligence and understanding of human language, showing emotion when referred to as a "partner" instead of a "servant."

Significant Themes

• The blurring line between human and animal, with Wutan's past as a human hinted at.
• The consequences of scientific experimentation, as seen through the Modern Army's actions.

Character Interactions

• Cheng Tian and Wutan: Cheng Tian accepts Wutan as a partner, showing respect and understanding. Wutan shows a brief emotional response to Cheng Tian's words.
• The team: The players accept Wutan's presence without much question, showing unity and acceptance.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Modern Army's MH-6s helicopter squad operates with one pilot controlling all five helicopters, but this is risky as all will crash if the lead goes down.
• The mine is in chaos due to a Resident Evil-like outbreak, with Modern Army soldiers turning into ghouls loyal to General Modern.
• Cheng Tian's group encounters fleeing soldiers and ghouls, and they decide to avoid the main camp, following Wutan's guidance into a cave.

Character Developments

• Cheng Tian demonstrates strategic thinking and decisiveness in avoiding the main camp and entering the cave.
• Wutan shows knowledge of the area, guiding the group to a potential path to the meteorite.
• Xiao P exhibits knowledge about cryptids, identifying the creature in the cave as a Bigfoot.

Significant Themes

• Loyalty vs. Self-Preservation: Ghouls maintain loyalty to General Modern, detonating themselves if they can't reach enemies, contrasting with the fleeing soldiers prioritizing self-preservation.
• Risk vs. Reward: The helicopter squad's operation mode shows the risk of relying on a single pilot for multiple vehicles, but it also allows for more efficient control.

Character Interactions

• Cheng Tian trusts Wutan's guidance, leading the group into the cave.
• Xiao P's knowledge about Bigfoot sparks curiosity and concern among the team.
• The group works together to avoid the main camp and navigate the cave, showing unity and cooperation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The party encounters a Snowman/Bigfoot, a highly evolved primate creature, in a cave.
• The Snowman attacks using ice missiles that can immobilize and kill with a single close-range hit.
• Uncle Xue offers a deal to the party: help him kill the Snowman for potential upgrades, and he'll share the loot boxes he gets afterward.

Character Developments

• Cheng Tian demonstrates his knowledge about the Snowman's abilities.
• Uncle Xue shows excitement and strategic thinking when presented with an opportunity for a significant upgrade.
• Xiao P reveals its resentment towards the Snowman, hinting at past experiences in Ice Block Knock dungeons.

Significant Themes

• The consequences of human interference with nature (the Snowman's hostility due to environmental damage).
• The potential benefits and risks of cooperation and teamwork (Uncle Xue's offer to share loot boxes).

Character Interactions

• Cheng Tian shares information about the Snowman's abilities with the party.
• Uncle Xue makes a deal with the party to kill the Snowman together.
• Xiao P expresses its eagerness to fight the Snowman, bypassing the Batmobile and charging ahead.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Snowman Leader summons more snowmen from the cave.
• Xiao P uses the Ice Breaker Hammer to stun the Snowman Leader and then employs the Nut Shot Ice Hockey Version skill to severely injure it.
• Smart Head and Cheng Tian's Batmobile provide support, with Smart Head blocking the leader and Cheng Tian destroying the snowball barrier.

Character Developments

• Xiao P demonstrates strategic thinking and effective use of his unique skills and equipment.
• Smart Head shows defensive prowess and teamwork.
• Cheng Tian's Batmobile exhibits destructive power and tactical positioning.

Significant Themes

• Teamwork and coordination in battle.
• Effective use of unique skills and equipment.
• Strategic thinking and adaptability in combat.

Character Interactions

• Xiao P, Smart Head, and Cheng Tian work together to take down the Snowman Leader and clear the path.
• Xiao P's actions allow Smart Head and Cheng Tian to provide effective support.
• The Snowman Leader's summons and the snowball barrier create a challenge that the team must overcome together.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A massive snowball is formed by the collision of skills, inheriting properties of Snow Dart, Snowball, and Snowman Missile.
• Cheng Tian, in the Batmobile, initiates a collision, making the snowball target Snowman units.
• The snowball absorbs a Snowman, growing larger and slower.
• Cheng Tian imitates Rocket League, using the Batmobile to "dribble" the snowball deeper into the cave, absorbing more Snowmen.
• Billy Gates and his squad chase after Cheng Tian.

Character Developments

• Cheng Tian demonstrates exceptional driving skills and adaptability, mimicking a game (Rocket League) to strategize in battle.
• Uncle Xue sees potential in the snowball's absorption ability for strengthening his Snow Dart skill.
• Billy Gates becomes convinced that the Batmobile's capabilities are even greater than he thought.

Significant Themes

• Adaptability and creativity in combat.
• The power of unique skills and templates (e.g., Rebana's Master of Tanks).
• The impact of unexpected strategies on opponents' perceptions (Billy Gates' shock).

Character Interactions

• Cheng Tian and the Snowmen: Cheng Tian uses the snowball to absorb and clear Snowmen, demonstrating his resourcefulness and strategic thinking.
• Cheng Tian and Billy Gates: Cheng Tian's actions surprise and impress Billy Gates, who then orders his squad to chase after him.
• Xiao P and Uncle Xue: They are dumbfounded by Cheng Tian's actions, showing their disbelief and admiration.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A giant snowball explodes, flinging snowmen across the cave.
• Cheng Tian arrives in the Batmobile, with Wutan as his passenger.
• Cheng Tian scans the area, noticing remnants of Modern Army equipment and a hidden cave.
• He commands the Batmobile to light up the cave, revealing an ancient creature sealed within.
• Wutan fires three RPG rockets to awaken the creature, causing the cave to tremble and the creature to roar.

Character Developments

• Cheng Tian demonstrates his strategic thinking and resourcefulness in assessing the situation and finding clues.
• Wutan shows courage and understanding, deciding to awaken the dangerous creature despite its potential threat.

Significant Themes

• The exploration of hidden secrets and uncovering the truth behind the Modern Army's activities.
• The power of ancient creatures and the potential danger they pose.
• The theme of teamwork, as Cheng Tian and Wutan work together to reveal the creature.

Character Interactions

• Cheng Tian and Wutan interact briefly, with Cheng Tian showing little empathy for Wutan's discomfort during their high-speed drive.
• Wutan understands Cheng Tian's intentions and decides to help him, showing a level of trust and cooperation.
• Cheng Tian and Wutan work together to reveal the ancient creature, with Wutan providing the necessary force to awaken it.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A war elephant named Mammoth, an enhanced biological experiment, escapes from its icy prison in a cave.
• Mammoth, despite being a two-year-old calf, exhibits signs of intelligence and aggression due to its forced maturation and traumatic past.
• A standoff ensues between Mammoth and a group of snowmen, each perceiving the other as prey or hunter.
• Cheng Tian, the protagonist, is unexpectedly picked up by Mammoth and becomes its rider, activating the 'Master of Tanks' ability.

Character Developments

• Mammoth: Despite being a two-year-old calf, Mammoth displays signs of intelligence, emotion, and instinctual behavior. It seeks revenge for its past mistreatment and forms a bond with Cheng Tian.
• Cheng Tian: Cheng Tian demonstrates adaptability and courage when he becomes Mammoth's rider, activating his 'Master of Tanks' ability.

Significant Themes

• Consequences of Experimentation: The chapter explores the unintended consequences of biological experimentation, with Mammoth's plight serving as a cautionary tale.
• Bonding and Trust: The unexpected bond between Cheng Tian and Mammoth highlights the importance of trust and understanding between humans and other creatures.

Character Interactions

• Cheng Tian and Mammoth: Cheng Tian becomes Mammoth's rider, forming an instant bond that allows him to control the war elephant and activate his 'Master of Tanks' ability.
• Mammoth and the Snowmen: Mammoth and the snowmen initially perceive each other as hunter and prey, but the situation changes when Cheng Tian becomes Mammoth's rider.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Cheng Tian encounters a War Elephant Mammoth, a powerful biological tank that requires the pilot's approval.
• The War Elephant Mammoth, despite its strength, is uncooperative and has been cryogenically frozen due to its behavior.
• Cheng Tian, due to his high Charisma, gains the mammoth's initial approval and is thrown onto its head to pilot it.
• The War Elephant Mammoth, now piloted by Cheng Tian, easily defeats a group of Snowmen, demonstrating its formidable combat capabilities.

Character Developments

• Cheng Tian: Shows his ability to synchronize with the War Elephant Mammoth, demonstrating his adaptability and skill as a pilot.
• War Elephant Mammoth: Reveals its desire for a capable pilot and its uncooperative nature, showing a level of sentience and will.

Significant Themes

• The importance of compatibility and understanding between a pilot and their vehicle/mount.
• The power dynamics between a pilot and their mount, with the War Elephant Mammoth initially being uncooperative but now following Cheng Tian's commands.
• The theme of adaptation and growth, as Cheng Tian quickly synchronizes with the War Elephant Mammoth.

Character Interactions

• Cheng Tian and the War Elephant Mammoth: Cheng Tian gains the mammoth's approval and begins to pilot it, showing a symbiotic relationship between the two.
• Cheng Tian and Wutan: Cheng Tian prevents Wutan from using an RPG, showing his concern for his comrade's safety and his desire to minimize collateral damage.
• Xiao P and Uncle Xue: The two discuss Cheng Tian's actions and his potential class change, showing their confusion and respect for his abilities.

• Key Plot Points and Events: The chapter is a preface or author's note, not a plot-driven section. No significant events occur.
• Character Developments: N/A (No character developments as it's an author's note)
• Significant Themes: The author's passion for writing, the rarity of making a living from one's passion, and appreciation for readers.
• Character Interactions: N/A (No character interactions as it's an author's note)
• Brief Summary: The author expresses gratitude for the release of their sixth novel, their second on Qidian. They reflect on their writing journey, having written over fifteen million characters and completed five books, focusing on nostalgic, niche genres. They express their appreciation for readers and hope for active subscriptions from those who enjoy the book.