Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fa Hai, after hearing Xu Xian's teachings, realizes the gravity of the situation and seeks Buddha's guidance.
• Buddha explains that Xu Xian's teachings have broken through the restrictions of the Heavenly Dao, changing the Fate of the world.
• The three eldest princes (Old Six, Old Seven, and Old Ba) rebel, understanding Xu Xian's teachings and deciding to build a new society overseas.
• Xu Xian's children, as they grow up, begin to leave for overseas, joining the princes in their new society.

Character Developments

• Fa Hai: Realizes the impact of Xu Xian's teachings and seeks Buddha's guidance, ultimately understanding the importance of following the Heavenly Dao.
• Xu Xian's Children: Grow up and decide to leave for overseas, embracing their father's teachings and joining the princes in their new society.
• The Three Princes: Rebel against the emperor, understanding Xu Xian's teachings and deciding to build a new society overseas.

Significant Themes

• The impact of Xu Xian's teachings on society and the world's Fate.
• The struggle between following the Heavenly Dao and defying it.
• The consequences of rebellion and the struggle for a better society.
• The idea that change can be cruel in the short term but beneficial in the long term.

Character Interactions

• Fa Hai and Buddha: Fa Hai seeks guidance from Buddha, who explains the implications of Xu Xian's teachings.
• Xu Xian's Children and the Three Princes: The children join the princes in their new society, discussing and planning their new way of life.
• The Three Princes among themselves: They discuss their plans for rebellion and building a new society overseas.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Sixth Prince begins a propaganda campaign using a newspaper, the "Sea Island Manuscript," to publicize the better lives on the island and encourage migration.
• The newspaper also collects grievances and injustices from the people, which the princes read and are moved by.
• The princes decide to rebel against their father, the Emperor, to improve the lives of the common people.
• They plan to use a group of aggrieved Soldiers as their key to entering the Imperial Palace, recalling historical precedents of mutinies led by ordinary Soldiers.

Character Developments

• The Sixth, Seventh, and Eighth Princes:
  • Become more empathetic towards the common people after working alongside them on the island.
  • Develop a desire to become wise rulers and reunify Great Song.
  • Decide to rebel against their father to minimize the people's suffering.
• The common people:
  • Suffer under the current regime but are too afraid to rebel unless their entire family is at risk.
  • Are moved by the propaganda from the island and begin sending grievances to the princes.

Significant Themes

• The plight of the common people and their exploitation by the ruling class.
• The power of propaganda and its ability to inspire change.
• The cyclical nature of dynasties and the decline of imperial power in their final years.
• The importance of practical training and preparation before undertaking significant actions.

Character Interactions

• The Sixth, Seventh, and Eighth Princes:
  • Work together to plan the rebellion and discuss strategies.
  • Share their thoughts and concerns about the common people's suffering.
• The common people and the princes:
  • The people send their grievances to the princes, who are moved by their plight.
  • The princes use the people's grievances to fuel their desire to rebel and improve their lives.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The coup d'état against the Song Dynasty's emperor is meticulously planned and executed by the Sixth Prince and his allies.
• They seize control of the emperor, the Grand Empress Dowager, and key military figures, preventing them from issuing orders.
• The coup plotters use bribery and infiltration to neutralize palace guards and gain access to the palace.
• The coup is successful, and the Sixth Prince takes the throne, but he faces immediate resistance from the court officials.

Character Developments

• The Sixth Prince demonstrates ruthlessness and strategic planning in executing the coup.
• Prime Minister Liu Zhengyi, initially defiant, crumbles under the Sixth Prince's accusations and is stripped of his post.
• The palace guards and officials are shown to be corrupt and easily manipulated, highlighting the dynasty's decline.

Significant Themes

• Corruption and Decline: The dynasty's decline is evident in the corruption of its officials and the ease with which the coup is executed.
• Power Struggles: The coup illustrates the power struggles within the imperial court and the willingness of princes to usurp the throne.
• The Role of Status: The Sixth Prince's high status allows him to gain the tacit approval of the officials, buying him time to consolidate his power.

Character Interactions

• The Sixth Prince interacts with the officials, initially trying to gain their approval but later showing his ruthlessness by stripping Prime Minister Liu of his post.
• Prime Minister Liu interacts with the Sixth Prince, initially defiant but later crumbling under the accusations, highlighting his desire for a good reputation.
• The palace guards and officials interact with the coup plotters, showing their corruption and willingness to be bribed.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Sixth Prince (now Emperor) replaces old ministers with newcomers who work more efficiently, causing concern and fear among the old officials.
• The Emperor's actions improve the court's efficiency, leading to faster disaster relief, border logistics, and tax collection.
• The Emperor's policies reduce food waste and increase supplies for the lower classes, implementing a progressive tax system.
• The Song Dynasty begins a fast track of development and starts an offensive, becoming powerful and fierce.
• Fa Hai, realizing the changes he caused, chooses to sink into the sea as atonement for his sins.
• Buddha appears and tells Fa Hai that his obsession caused the world's changes and that his true sin is harming innocent people.

Character Developments

• The Emperor (Sixth Prince): Shows ruthlessness in replacing old ministers with more efficient newcomers, improving the court's efficiency and implementing progressive policies.
• Fa Hai: Realizes the consequences of his obsession and chooses to sink into the sea as atonement, understanding that his true sin is harming innocent people.
• Xiao Qing: Reflects on Fa Hai's actions and the consequences they brought, feeling deeply shaken by the changes.

Significant Themes

• Consequences of obsession and selfishness (Fa Hai's actions leading to global changes)
• The impact of efficient governance on society (improved disaster relief, faster logistics, and tax collection)
• Progressive policies and their benefits for the lower classes
• The Abdication System and the end of true emperors

Character Interactions

• The Emperor (Sixth Prince) vs. Old Ministers: The Emperor's ruthless replacement of old ministers with newcomers causes concern and fear among the old officials.
• Fa Hai vs. Buddha: Fa Hai's conversation with Buddha reveals the true nature of his sin and the consequences of his actions.
• Xiao Qing vs. Fa Hai: Xiao Qing reflects on Fa Hai's actions and the consequences they brought, feeling deeply shaken by the changes.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wenren Sheng reveals he has been guiding the Xu Xian World, which has improved and granted him 100 Mystery Points.
• He leaves Xu Xian's Small World and enters the greater world, where he finds a Wasteland World beside it.
• The Wasteland World is a game-like reality, with every person possessing a Game Panel and data-based attributes.
• Wenren Sheng discovers the protagonist, Zhang Si Shui, a transmigrator who wants to become immortal but is currently struggling as a newcomer.

Character Developments

• Wenren Sheng: He remains indifferent and aloof, only helping when he chooses to. He reveals he can only talk and not act, unlike a typical Old Grandpa.
• Zhang Si Shui: He is honest, down-to-earth, and determined to improve his life. He is open about his struggles and desires, unlike Xu Xian.

Significant Themes

• The struggle of newcomers in a harsh, game-like world.
• The desire for power and immortality.
• The contrast between Zhang Si Shui's honesty and Xu Xian's pragmatism.

Character Interactions

• Wenren Sheng and Zhang Si Shui: Wenren Sheng initially offers to help Zhang Si Shui destroy the world, then refuses to give him game strategies or join a higher-level team. He only agrees to consider helping him cheat on an exam.
• Zhang Si Shui and Wenren Sheng: Zhang Si Shui is initially excited about the possibility of an Old Grandpa cheat, but becomes disappointed as Wenren Sheng refuses to help him with game-related matters.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhang Si Shui takes an accounting exam, which is a facade for dividing resources among town factions.
• He passes the exam but is not accepted due to lack of connections.
• Zhang Si Shui is offered a job by Old Wang from the Dog Flourish Gang, but he refuses.
• Old Wang threatens Zhang Si Shui, saying no one will hire him.
• Zhang Si Shui tries to find work the next day but is prevented by the Dog Flourish Gang.

Character Developments

• Zhang Si Shui: Starts off optimistic and confident in his abilities, but becomes frustrated and determined after facing discrimination and lack of opportunities.
• Wenren Sheng: Initially detached and unhelpful, he later gives Zhang Si Shui a goal to find mysterious events or objects to analyze.

Significant Themes

• Lack of Fairness: The game world is not fair, and connections and influence are more important than skills or knowledge.
• Survival of the Fittest: Only those who adapt and make connections can survive and succeed in the Wasteland World.
• Detachment vs. Involvement: Wenren Sheng's detachment from Zhang Si Shui's plight contrasts with his previous roles as a helper or mentor in other worlds.

Character Interactions

• Zhang Si Shui and Wenren Sheng: Zhang Si Shui seeks help from Wenren Sheng but is met with indifference. Wenren Sheng eventually gives him a goal to find mysterious events or objects.
• Zhang Si Shui and the Dog Flourish Gang: The Dog Flourish Gang bullies and threatens Zhang Si Shui, preventing him from finding work.
• Zhang Si Shui and Other Townspeople: Other townspeople are dismissive of Zhang Si Shui and unwilling to help him, prioritizing their own interests.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhang Si Shui, a newcomer, is bullied by the Dog Flourish Gang, who steal his collected materials and threaten him to ensure obedience.
• A powerful figure, Little Flower, arrives in town and agrees to help clear a nearby Plesiosaur, a high-level challenge monster.
• Zhang Si Shui follows Little Flower's procession, hoping to join the expedition and gain benefits from the Plesiosaur's first clear reward.
• Little Flower effortlessly kicks the Plesiosaur out of the water, stunning everyone and demonstrating her immense power.

Character Developments

• Zhang Si Shui: Struggles to survive and find work, eventually deciding to lower his head and comply with the Dog Flourish Gang's demands due to hunger. He is awestruck by Little Flower's power and realizes the true meaning of a 'big shot.'
• Little Flower: Arrives in town, displaying her immense strength and becoming an object of worship for the locals. She easily defeats the Plesiosaur, raising the standard for what constitutes a 'big shot' in the town.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and the struggle for survival in a post-apocalyptic world.
• The worship of strength and the body, even in the face of advanced technology.
• The contrast between the protagonist's struggles and the ease with which powerful characters achieve their goals.

Character Interactions

• Zhang Si Shui and the Dog Flourish Gang: Zhang Si Shui is bullied by the gang, but after witnessing Little Flower's power, he and a Dog Flourish Gang underling bond over their shared awe and disdain for the gang's former bullying.
• Zhang Si Shui and Little Flower: Zhang Si Shui is awestruck by Little Flower's power and sees her as the embodiment of a true 'big shot.' He hopes to join her expedition to gain benefits from the Plesiosaur's first clear reward.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A powerful entity, Little Flower, arrives and kills a serpent-dragon, providing a large amount of meat that lowers food prices and improves the town's economy.
• The Dog Flourish Gang stops targeting Zhang Si Shui after witnessing Little Flower's power.
• The town becomes cleaner and more lively, with gangs hoping to impress Little Flower.
• Zhang Si Shui finally passes Wenren Sheng's test and is offered a choice between Golden, Silver, and Iron Fingers. He asks for immortality, but Wenren Sheng reveals that everyone in the Game World is already immortal due to the game system's revival mechanic.
• Ten years pass, and Zhang Si Shui becomes a powerful figure. He realizes that true immortality in the Game World means not being killed repeatedly until he loses his player identity and becomes a farmer.

Character Developments

• Zhang Si Shui: He becomes more determined and diligent, eventually rising to become a powerful figure in the town. He learns the true nature of immortality in the Game World.
• Wenren Sheng: He continues to observe and guide Zhang Si Shui, revealing the truth about immortality when the time is right.
• Little Flower: Although not a main character, her appearance significantly impacts the town's economy and culture, leading to improvements and changes.

Significant Themes

• Immortality: The chapter explores the concept of immortality, both in the literal sense of never dying and in the context of the Game World's revival mechanic.
• Power and Influence: The story shows how power and influence can change the lives of individuals and entire towns, as seen through the changes brought by Little Flower and Zhang Si Shui's rise to power.
• Perseverance: Zhang Si Shui's determination and hard work over the years lead to his eventual success.

Character Interactions

• Zhang Si Shui and Wenren Sheng: Their interactions revolve around Zhang Si Shui's test and his eventual realization about true immortality in the Game World.
• Zhang Si Shui and the Town: Zhang Si Shui's interactions with the town and its inhabitants change over time, from being a lowly dung carrier to becoming a powerful figure who influences the town's economy and culture.
• Little Flower and the Town: Although brief, Little Flower's interaction with the town has a significant impact, leading to improvements and changes that the gangs hope will impress her upon her return.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhang Si Shui, now powerful, is given another chance to choose a Golden Finger, but warned he'll lose his previous Immortality Golden Finger.
• He chooses the Bronze Finger, which multiplies all attributes by ten, making him incredibly strong.
• He rapidly clears stages, becomes king of regions, and eventually takes over a bustling city with a population of one million.
• Despite his power, he falls into a crisis when someone exploits his mental weakness and curses him, driving him into paranoia and capturing him.

Character Developments

• Zhang Si Shui evolves from a humble, cheat-dependent player to a powerful, respected figure, but ultimately falls due to his lack of mental growth and excessive indulgence in power.
• Wenren Sheng, his "Old Grandpa," observes Zhang Si Shui's fall and provides guidance, but ultimately lets Zhang Si Shui face the consequences of his actions.

Significant Themes

• The dangers of relying on cheats or power without proper mental growth and self-control.
• The importance of maintaining relationships and connections, even in power dynamics.
• The consequences of letting power corrupt and the dangers of excessive indulgence.

Character Interactions

• Zhang Si Shui interacts with various NPCs and players, initially with respect and fear, but later with dominance and disregard.
• Wenren Sheng interacts with Zhang Si Shui, providing guidance and warnings, but ultimately letting him face the consequences of his actions.
• Zhang Si Shui's interactions with others highlight his growing isolation and lack of genuine connections, contributing to his fall.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhang Si Shui reflects on his failures and realizes the importance of building a system to contend with his enemies.
• He is saved by Wenren Sheng and decides to reform himself and build a system.
• Zhang Si Shui is betrayed by people who claimed to be his allies and is poisoned.
• He escapes with Wenren Sheng's help and begins a campaign of revenge, killing those involved in his capture.
• Night Rain Tower, an assassination organization led by Zhang Si Shui, is formed.
• The Seven Cities Alliance is established to counter Night Rain Tower, leading to a conflict over monster nests and logistics.
• Night Rain Tower starts assassinating influential figures in the alliance, but faces challenges due to the alliance's deep roots.

Character Developments

• Zhang Si Shui: Realizes the importance of systems, reforms himself, and becomes a more strategic and ruthless leader.
• Wenren Sheng: Shows his immense power and wisdom, guiding Zhang Si Shui and revealing his true level as the God of Creation.
• The Seven Cities Alliance: United against Night Rain Tower, they show resilience and adaptability in the face of threats.

Significant Themes

• The importance of systems and strategy in achieving long-term success.
• Betrayal and trust in alliances.
• The resilience of well-established organizations and the challenges of dismantling them.

Character Interactions

• Zhang Si Shui and Wenren Sheng: Zhang Si Shui receives guidance and help from Wenren Sheng, leading to his reform and newfound understanding.
• Zhang Si Shui and the people who betrayed him: Zhang Si Shui's trust is betrayed, leading to his decision to take revenge.
• Night Rain Tower and the Seven Cities Alliance: The two organizations clash over resources and influence, leading to a series of assassinations and countermeasures.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Night Rain Tower, led by Zhang Si Shui, decides to hire Ordinary People (non-players) to carry out Bro's order to massacre the Seven Cities United Commerce Association.
• The association is slaughtered, and Night Rain Tower gains a fearsome reputation.
• Zhang Si Shui encounters Little Flower, who criticizes his organization for turning towns lifeless. She punishes him, and he decides to reorganize Night Rain Tower into the Tzu Chi Society.
• Zhang Si Shui enters a high-level ocean warship instance, becoming the Captain of a destroyer and accepting a mission to protect a battleship from a torpedo attack.

Character Developments

• Zhang Si Shui: Shows ruthlessness and lack of mercy towards Ordinary People, but feels conflicted about his actions. He enters an ocean warship instance to gain combat proficiencies and experiences the role of a system.
• Little Flower: Demonstrates her power and influence, punishing Zhang Si Shui and forcing him to change his ways. She is revealed to be part of a higher-level game instance.
• Wenren Sheng: Observes the instance's significance and the role of the Captain, understanding its connection to the game's background and the Wasteland.

Significant Themes

• The contrast between players (with Heavenly Punishment limits) and Ordinary People (without limits), and Zhang Si Shui's conflicted feelings about this.
• The role of a system (Captain) and the responsibilities it entails, as experienced through the ocean warship instance.
• The consequences of one's actions and the need for change, as demonstrated by Little Flower's punishment of Zhang Si Shui.

Character Interactions

• Zhang Si Shui and the gold-medal assassins: They follow his orders, but he kicks one for disrespecting Little Flower.
• Zhang Si Shui and Little Flower: She punishes him for his actions, and he decides to change his ways.
• Zhang Si Shui and Wenren Sheng: They both enter the ocean warship instance, observing and understanding its significance together.

Plot Points and Events

• Zhang Si Shui realizes the hierarchical nature of the system and decides to rise to the top for better protection.
• He jumps into the sea to intercept an incoming torpedo, saving his destroyer and crew, but is later demoted to a Torpedo Boat captain.
• Zhang Si Shui decides to rebel and become a pirate after feeling betrayed by his superiors.
• He captures an enemy submarine, learns its operations, and begins a life of piracy.

Character Developments

• Zhang Si Shui becomes more determined to improve himself and rise through the ranks.
• He grows disillusioned with his superiors and decides to take matters into his own hands.
• Zhang Si Shui demonstrates his bravery and resourcefulness in capturing the submarine and starting a new life as a pirate.

Significant Themes

• The hierarchical nature of the system and the importance of rising to the top for protection.
• Betrayal and disillusionment with superiors.
• The consequences of disobedience and rebellion.

Character Interactions

• Zhang Si Shui interacts with his crew, demonstrating his leadership and willingness to put himself in harm's way to protect them.
• He captures and interacts with enemy submarine crew members, using them as leverage to learn the submarine's operations.
• Zhang Si Shui's interactions with his new pirate crew are not detailed in this chapter but can be inferred as cooperative and loyal, as they follow him in his rebellion.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhang Si Shui, a transmigrated modern man, takes control of a submarine and becomes a pirate during World War II.
• He establishes a pirate base on an island, using a combination of intimidation and rewards to manage his captives.
• He robs transport ships, mainly targeting arms, food, and mechanical parts for repairs.
• He seizes technical personnel and engineers to develop his island and builds a processing plant and repair shop.
• He causes major trouble by robbing a cruise ship carrying a general, who then orders a massive hunt for him.
• Zhang Si Shui falls into a trap set by the enemy and is surrounded by numerous destroyers.

Character Developments

• Zhang Si Shui: Initially brutal and pragmatic, he evolves into a capable pirate leader, valuing intelligence and resources for island development. He demonstrates regret and desperation when cornered by the enemy.
• Wenren Sheng: The system character offers advice but is ignored. He observes Zhang Si Shui's struggles and eventual success, providing him with options when he's cornered.

Significant Themes

• Survival and adaptation: Zhang Si Shui must adapt to his new environment and find ways to survive and thrive as a pirate.
• Greed and its consequences: Zhang Si Shui's greed for valuable resources leads him to fall into the enemy's trap.
• The value of intelligence: Information and intelligence gathering are crucial for Zhang Si Shui's success as a pirate and his attempts to escape from the enemy.

Character Interactions

• Zhang Si Shui interacts with his captives, managing them through a combination of intimidation and rewards.
• Zhang Si Shui communicates with Wenren Sheng, seeking his advice on how to escape from the enemy.
• The general on the cruise ship interacts with Zhang Si Shui's men, ordering them around and later calling for a massive hunt against Zhang Si Shui.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhang Si Shui, a frogman with tenfold physical attributes, is advised by Old Grandpa Wenren Sheng to use his powers to fight the destroyers threatening his submarine.
• Zhang Si Shui is launched from a torpedo tube and swims at high speed, evading and attacking destroyers using military daggers and his enhanced strength.
• He disables several destroyers by damaging their propellers, creating gaps in their encirclement net.

Character Developments

• Zhang Si Shui: Realizes the true extent of his powers and begins to use them effectively, gaining confidence and initiative.
• The submarine crew: Divide into factions, some wanting to fight, others wanting to surrender, as they witness Zhang Si Shui's actions and the changing situation.

Significant Themes

• The power of individual action and initiative.
• The consequences of one's choices and actions.
• The importance of understanding and utilizing one's strengths.

Character Interactions

• Zhang Si Shui and Old Grandpa Wenren Sheng: Wenren Sheng guides and advises Zhang Si Shui, helping him understand his true capabilities.
• Zhang Si Shui and the submarine crew: The crew's opinions and actions are influenced by Zhang Si Shui's actions and the changing situation, reflecting their differing views on survival and surrender.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhang Si Shui defeats an entire destroyer squadron single-handedly, shocking the sailors and causing them to flee in lifeboats.
• The submarine Zhang Si Shui was originally aboard surfaces and prepares to surrender, only to see their captain's incredible display of power.
• Zhang Si Shui returns to his original world after being sent back by Wenren Sheng.
• Aunt Liu, Zhang Si Shui's landlady, asks him to be her son's sparring partner for a week in exchange for a month's rent waiver.

Character Developments

• Zhang Si Shui: Realizes the extent of his power and begins to enhance himself with steel and technology, becoming a formidable force in his instance. Upon returning to his original world, he feels empty and vengeful, contemplating killing those who wronged him in the past.
• Wenren Sheng: Observes Zhang Si Shui's growth and decides to send him back to his original world to see what waves he creates upon his return.

Significant Themes

• Power and its consequences: Zhang Si Shui's immense power allows him to dominate his instance but also leads to his isolation and desire for revenge upon returning to his original world.
• The impact of the extraordinary era: The arrival of the extraordinary era brings about changes in society, such as the establishment of martial academies and the belief in extraordinary beings.

Character Interactions

• Zhang Si Shui and Wenren Sheng: Their relationship remains one-sided, with Wenren Sheng observing and manipulating Zhang Si Shui for his own purposes.
• Zhang Si Shui and Aunt Liu: Despite her kindness, Aunt Liu's son displays disrespect towards Zhang Si Shui, highlighting the latter's fall from grace and the harsh reality of his situation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhang Si Shui, now with tenfold attributes, easily defeats Landlord's Son, impressing Aunt Liu.
• Aunt Liu recommends Zhang Si Shui to Tianheng Martial Academy, where he excels in strength and speed tests, proving his supernatural potential.
• Zhang Si Shui secretly infiltrates and kills his former exploiters at his company, revealing his bloodlust and brutality.
• Half a year later, Zhang Si Shui becomes Tianheng Martial Academy's number one, and the headmaster summons the top ten students for their duties as Supernatural Beings.

Character Developments

• Zhang Si Shui: Shows increased strength and speed, gains new abilities like energy conversion and martial skills, but struggles with controlling his bloodlust and brutality.
• Aunt Liu: Remains a kind and honest person, recommending Zhang Si Shui to the academy for a reward.
• Wenren Sheng: Observes Zhang Si Shui's growth and acknowledges his power but also notes his lack of control over his brutality.

Significant Themes

• Power and Control: Zhang Si Shui struggles to control his newfound strength and bloodlust, raising questions about the responsible use of power.
• Revenge: Zhang Si Shui's desire for revenge against his former exploiters drives him to commit murder, highlighting the destructive potential of unchecked emotions.
• Duty and Responsibility: The headmaster's summoning of the top students suggests that Supernatural Beings have obligations to fulfill, raising questions about the responsibilities that come with power.

Character Interactions

• Zhang Si Shui and Aunt Liu: Aunt Liu's kindness and honesty lead her to help Zhang Si Shui, while Zhang Si Shui, in turn, decides to spare Aunt Liu's life once he becomes powerful.
• Zhang Si Shui and Wenren Sheng: Wenren Sheng observes and acknowledges Zhang Si Shui's growth but also notes his lack of control, hinting at a potential mentor-student relationship.
• Zhang Si Shui and his former colleagues: Zhang Si Shui's desire for revenge leads him to kill his former exploiters, highlighting the destructive potential of unchecked emotions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The dean reveals the existence of the Black Armored People, an Insect Race, and their ongoing war with humanity.
• The dean implies that supernatural humans are used as cannon fodder in this war.
• The group is taken to a heavily guarded base with an underground passage serving as an Insect Race entrance/exit.
• Zhang Si Shui's group enters the underground passage for practical training, encountering Ambusher Bugs.

Character Developments

• Zhang Si Shui: Becomes more selfish and ruthless, prioritizing his own life and adding people to his death list. His violent emotions are harder to suppress.
• The others: Realize the danger of their situation and the power of the Insect Race after encountering Ambushers. They gain a newfound respect for Zhang Si Shui's position at the back of the group.

Significant Themes

• The cruelty of reality and the importance of power.
• The role of supernatural humans as cannon fodder in the war against the Insect Race.
• The difference between the expectations of those in power and the reality faced by the supernatural humans.

Character Interactions

• Zhang Si Shui and the others: Zhang Si Shui's actions at the back of the group initially cause friction, but after encountering Ambushers, the others realize his strategic position and apologize.
• The dean and the group: The dean reveals the harsh truth about their role in the war and provides practical training, demonstrating the power of the Insect Race and the importance of defense skills.
• Wenren Sheng and Zhang Si Shui: Wenren Sheng observes Zhang Si Shui and hints at the truth of their situation, but Zhang Si Shui is still in the dark about the full extent of the world's cruelty.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The dean leads a group of ten trainees through a practical combat test, but Zhang Si Shui suspects they are being used as bait for the Bugs.
• They encounter various Bugs, including a Tank Worm (Turret Worm) and flying insects, which they must defeat using their skills and defense.
• The dean reveals that these trainees are meant to be fed to the Bugs to placate them, with the strong surviving and the weak serving as offerings.

Character Developments

• Zhang Si Shui: He grows more suspicious of the dean's intentions and becomes more cautious. He saves a trainee from the flying insects and defeats the Flame-Spraying Worm with ease, revealing his exceptional strength.
• The Dean: He becomes increasingly intrigued by Zhang Si Shui's strength and considers him an exception among the trainees. He communicates with an unseen entity, possibly his superior, about Zhang Si Shui's potential threat.

Significant Themes

• Manipulation and Deception: The dean manipulates the trainees, using them as bait for the Bugs without their full knowledge. Zhang Si Shui, however, begins to see through the dean's plans.
• Strength and Survival: The trainees must rely on their strength and skills to survive the encounters with the Bugs. The stronger ones have a better chance of surviving the dean's true intentions.

Character Interactions

• Zhang Si Shui and the Trainees: Zhang Si Shui saves a trainee from the flying insects, gaining their gratitude and trust. However, he is reluctant to do so, as he sees them as potential cannon fodder.
• Zhang Si Shui and the Dean: The dean becomes increasingly interested in Zhang Si Shui's strength, seeing him as an exception among the trainees. Zhang Si Shui, however, grows more wary of the dean's true intentions.
• The Dean and the Unseen Entity: The dean communicates with an unseen entity, possibly his superior, about Zhang Si Shui's potential threat and the need to test him further.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhang Si Shui kills the Flame-Spraying Worm and the headmaster leads the group into a pitch-black cave where sound and light are absorbed.
• Zhang Si Shui discovers he can use his Qi and Blood Power to navigate the environment and senses a fast-moving Bug. He instinctively punches it, killing it with a single hit.
• The headmaster reveals that the Bugs appeared fifty years ago, and Zhang Si Shui realizes he's in a parallel world where extraordinary power and Bugs have always existed.
• Zhang Si Shui and the headmaster reach an underground river, and the headmaster lies about the passage continuing through the water.
• Zhang Si Shui jumps into the water and swims off, while the other students hesitate. The headmaster stays behind, afraid to enter the water.
• Zhang Si Shui returns with the carapace of a Silver Armor King Bug, revealing he killed it with a single punch. The headmaster is shocked and realizes Zhang Si Shui cannot be allowed to live.

Character Developments

• Zhang Si Shui: Shows exceptional strength and speed, killing powerful Bugs with ease. He also demonstrates keen intuition and understanding of the situation.
• Headmaster: Reveals his true colors as a sinister and despicable person using students as bait for Bugs. He becomes increasingly desperate to kill Zhang Si Shui as the latter's strength and potential become apparent.

Significant Themes

• The true nature of the headmaster and the academy's trial: The headmaster's actions highlight the corrupt and exploitative nature of the academy's trial, using students as food for Bugs to strengthen them.
• The power of extraordinary energy (Qi and Blood Power): Zhang Si Shui's ability to use his extraordinary energy to navigate the environment and sense his surroundings demonstrates the power and versatility of this energy.
• The consequences of parallel worlds: Zhang Si Shui's realization that he's in a parallel world where extraordinary power and Bugs have always existed raises questions about the nature of reality and the consequences of parallel worlds.

Character Interactions

• Zhang Si Shui and the headmaster: Their interactions reveal the headmaster's growing desperation to kill Zhang Si Shui and the latter's growing awareness of the headmaster's true intentions.
• Zhang Si Shui and the other students: Zhang Si Shui becomes the de facto leader of the group, with the other students looking to him for guidance and protection. However, two students choose to stay with him, while the others leave, ultimately leading to their deaths.
• The headmaster and the voice in his heart: The headmaster's conversations with the voice in his heart reveal his true intentions and the extent of his corruption, as well as the power dynamics between him and the entity he's communicating with.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhang Si Shui and the dean, along with two student attendants, emerge from an underground passage.
• Zhang Si Shui is immediately attacked by a supersonic bullet, which he catches.
• The dean is revealed to have orchestrated the assassination attempt and is subsequently killed by Zhang Si Shui.
• Zhang Si Shui is surrounded and attacked by the base's warriors, using martial skills and Bug avatars.
• A mage and a Grandmaster are summoned to fight Zhang Si Shui, but both are killed.
• Zhang Si Shui expresses his desire for immortality, and a mysterious figure, the Backstage Black Hand, appears, offering immortality in exchange for information.

Character Developments

• Zhang Si Shui: Shows immense strength and combat prowess, growing stronger with each fight. Reveals his desire for immortality.
• The Dean: Revealed to be a traitor, using Zhang Si Shui as bait. Killed by Zhang Si Shui.
• The Backstage Black Hand: Revealed to be the mastermind behind the Bugs and Supernatural Beings, seeking immortality to treat his illness.

Significant Themes

• Power and Ambition: Zhang Si Shui's desire for power and immortality drives the plot.
• Betrayal and Trust: The dean's betrayal highlights the theme of trust and loyalty.
• The Pursuit of Immortality: The Backstage Black Hand's quest for immortality raises questions about the lengths people will go to for eternal life.

Character Interactions

• Zhang Si Shui and the Dean: Their interaction reveals the dean's treachery and Zhang Si Shui's growing power and ruthlessness.
• Zhang Si Shui and the Backstage Black Hand: Their interaction reveals the true mastermind behind the events and the offer of immortality.
• Zhang Si Shui and Wenren Sheng: Wenren Sheng provides insights and boosts Zhang Si Shui's power, but their dynamic remains unclear due to Zhang Si Shui's overthinking.