Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Tong Guan realizes that altering the past hasn't changed Chang Nian's fate.
• He discovers that the ghost of the 1002 Incident is preventing him from saving Chang Nian.
• Tong Guan decides to confront the ghost to gain control over the 1002 Incident and modify the timeline.
• He uses the Yin Yang Offering Incense to strip away the illusion of Room 1002, revealing its true sinister state.
• Tong Guan uncovers a shocking truth about the ghost's identity.

Character Developments

• Tong Guan's desperation to save Chang Nian drives him to face the ghost, accepting the full responsibility of the 1002 Incident.
• The ghost's true intentions and identity are revealed, adding depth to its character.

Significant Themes

• The struggle against fate and the consequences of altering the past.
• The true nature of the ghost and its relationship with Tong Guan.
• The theme of family and the sacrifices made for loved ones.

Character Interactions

• Tong Guan's internal struggle and determination to confront the ghost.
• The ghost's manipulation of Tong Guan and the reveal of its true identity.
• The interaction between Tong Guan and the ghost in the inverted Room 1002, leading to the truth's revelation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A black-robed figure, later revealed to be Ji Li, arrives to take Tong En and A Jing, the protagonists' parents, away.
• Ji Li reveals that he brought Tong En and A Jing to the future to have a child (Tong Guan) and live for seven years, but now needs them to fulfill a promise.
• Ji Li uses a powerful rule to suppress Tong En and A Jing, preventing them from resisting.
• Tong Guan, the protagonists' son, appears and sees Ji Li's face.
• In a flashback, Ji Li uses the heads of seven people, including Tong En and A Jing, to activate a ritual to expel Tianhai, despite the severe consequences.
• Ji Li kills Tong En and A Jing, revealing that he never wanted to win, but to change something.

Character Developments

• Tong En and A Jing: They remain calm and accepting of their fate, with A Jing showing more defiance than before.
• Ji Li: Revealed to be the black-robed figure, he is determined to activate the ritual despite the severe consequences. He shows no remorse in killing Tong En and A Jing.
• Tong Guan: Witnesses the truth about his parents' death and Ji Li's involvement.

Significant Themes

• The consequences of one's actions and the price of victory.
• The struggle between acceptance and defiance in the face of fate.
• The theme of change and the desire to alter the past.

Character Interactions

• Ji Li and Tong En/A Jing: There's a tense standoff between them, with Tong En and A Jing trying to reason with Ji Li, while Ji Li remains indifferent.
• Ji Li and Tong Guan: Tong Guan sees Ji Li's face for the first time, setting the stage for their future conflict.
• Tong En and A Jing: They share a loving and supportive relationship, even in the face of death.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Tong Guan learns the truth about his parents' murder by Ji Li.
• He becomes the master of the 1002 Incident, a powerful supernatural force.
• The 1002 Incident is about to be unleashed to kill Ji Li, but Tong Guan hesitates.
• Chang Nian's voice calls out to Tong Guan, urging him to return home.
• Tong Guan decides to use the third White Candle to control the 1002 Incident and save Chang Nian.
• In the real world, Clyde dies from overusing Sin Items, but he finds peace in remembering Huang Banxian.

Character Developments

• Tong Guan: Struggles with the truth about his parents' death and the power he's inherited. He ultimately chooses to use this power to save Chang Nian and change the predetermined ending.
• Clyde: Dies from overusing Sin Items but finds closure in remembering Huang Banxian.

Significant Themes

• Truth and its consequences: Tong Guan's life is forever changed by the truth about his parents' murder.
• Power and responsibility: Tong Guan grapples with the power he's inherited and the responsibility that comes with it.
• The struggle between good and evil: Tong Guan must choose between vengeance and saving Chang Nian.
• The price of Sin Items: Clyde's death serves as a reminder of the high cost of using these items.

Character Interactions

• Tong Guan and his parents: Their relationship is explored through Tong Guan's memories and the revelation of their murder.
• Tong Guan and Chang Nian: Their bond is highlighted as Chang Nian's voice calls out to Tong Guan, urging him to return home.
• Clyde and Huang Banxian: Clyde's final thoughts are of Huang Banxian, indicating a deep connection between them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ji Li enters the Human Chrysalis, becoming the new Root Ghost of Old Yu Street.
• The Gray Soul, a mysterious entity within Ji Li, takes control of his body, causing Old Yu Street to show signs of collapse due to its overwhelming power.
• The red patterns used to seal the entire building focus on Ji Li, suppressing the Gray Soul's power and stabilizing Old Yu Street.
• The mission of Old Yu Street is completed, but many issues remain unresolved.

Character Developments

• Ji Li's self-will is overwhelmed by the Gray Soul, and he loses control of his body.
• Chang Nian, now guarding Room 1818, witnesses the completion of the Path to Life and the temporary suppression of the Gray Soul.

Significant Themes

• The struggle between Ji Li's self-will and the Gray Soul, representing the conflict between humanity and supernatural power.
• The consequences of Ji Li's actions and the mission's completion, highlighting the interconnectedness of events and the lingering effects of past decisions.

Character Interactions

• Ji Li and the Gray Soul: The Gray Soul takes control of Ji Li's body, suppressing his self-will.
• Ji Li and Chang Nian: Chang Nian witnesses Ji Li's transformation and the completion of the Path to Life from outside Room 1818.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Quan Liang, a high-ranking member of Tianhai, is urgently driving away from Huhai City.
• He receives ominous calls from Cheng Ming and Chu Yue, hinting at a grave situation at the Tianhai branch.
• Quan Liang's car crashes after he encounters a ghostly figure on the road to Shanming City, preventing him from escaping Huhai.

Character Developments

• Quan Liang, initially portrayed as a powerful and confident figure, is now desperate and frightened, showing signs of mental breakdown due to the escalating situation.
• The ghostly figure, presumed to be a vengeful spirit from the Tianhai branch, demonstrates increased power and agency, capable of causing physical harm and influencing the living.

Significant Themes

• Retribution and Karma: The ghostly figure's actions suggest that the disasters befalling the Tianhai branch are a result of past misdeeds, hinting at a theme of karmic retribution.
• Powerlessness and Despair: Quan Liang's futile attempts to escape Huhai City highlight his powerlessness in the face of the supernatural threat, leading to his despair.

Character Interactions

• Quan Liang's interactions with Cheng Ming and Chu Yue, albeit brief and indirect, reveal the extent of the crisis at the Tianhai branch and the desperation of its members.
• The encounter between Quan Liang and the ghostly figure underscores the growing threat and hostility between the living and the dead.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wei Jiande and White Wolf, hiding at Tianming Mountain Gate, discuss the mysterious disappearance of agents and the potential death of Tianhai.
• A figure in white, later revealed to be Ji Li, approaches the gate, dragging a corpse (Clyde).
• Ji Li appears at Chengxiang Port, where a spectral stage emerges on the river, and an opera performance begins, reflecting Ji Li's past encounters with supernatural entities.

Character Developments

• Wei Jiande and White Wolf show concern and unease about the recent events and the potential death of their superior, Tianhai.
• Ji Li, despite his injuries and emotional turmoil, remains determined and resilient, facing his past encounters and the threat of the Female Performer.

Significant Themes

• The supernatural entities' influence and purposes in Ji Li's life.
• Ji Li's resilience and determination in the face of adversity.
• The theme of fate and the inescapable nature of Ji Li's encounters with the supernatural.

Character Interactions

• Wei Jiande and White Wolf interact, discussing the recent events and expressing their concerns.
• Ji Li interacts with the spectral stage and the opera performance, reflecting on his past encounters with supernatural entities.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ji Li is attacked by a female performer on a river stage during a storm.
• He realizes that a ballad from his past corresponds to the Outer Ghosts he bears.
• The female performer's attack targets Ji Li's mental state, aiming to tear him apart.
• The Hujiang River calms, giving Ji Li a moment of clarity to find his true self.
• Other Outer Ghosts appear: a black-clothed person, a white-robed worshipping ghost, a ghost child, and a bronze ancient coffin.
• The female performer is sealed in the coffin and sent to the Underworld.

Character Developments

• Ji Li is severely injured and exhausted, but gains a moment of clarity about his true self.
• The female performer reveals a more subtle and powerful attack method.
• The ghost child remains passive, observing Ji Li and the female performer.
• The other Outer Ghosts show up, each with a unique presence and role.

Significant Themes

• The search for one's true self and purpose in life.
• The struggle between inner clarity and external influences.
• The dual nature of ghosts as both helpers and hinderers.

Character Interactions

• Ji Li interacts with the female performer, each trying to gain the upper hand.
• The Outer Ghosts appear to influence Ji Li, each with their own intentions.
• The ghost child observes Ji Li and the female performer without intervention.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ji Li successfully completes the Old Yu Street mission but is severely injured and returns to the Seventh Branch.
• The Tenth Branch collapses due to internal strife and external threats, releasing seventeen ghost creatures.
• An emergency broadcast orders all Tianhai Hotel staff to participate in the 'Tenth Supervision Event' to arrest at least one ghost creature or face annihilation.
• The event merges with Ji Li's Seventh Manager Mission, with one ghost creature carrying a puzzle piece fragment from Sequence 'Seven'.

Character Developments

• Ji Li's mental state deteriorates due to the Evil Spirits awakening within him, causing him to lose control and hallucinate.
• Tong Guan, a man with a personal vendetta against Ji Li, struggles with his emotions upon confronting Ji Li but ultimately shows restraint.
• The staff of the Seventh Branch, including Fang Shenyan and Xiao Qian Duyue, are awakened and deployed for the 'Tenth Supervision Event'.

Significant Themes

• The struggle against supernatural forces and personal demons.
• The consequences of one's actions and the struggle for control.
• The interconnectedness of the hotel's branches and their shared fate.

Character Interactions

• Ji Li and Tong Guan face off, with Tong Guan initially intending to confront Ji Li but ultimately holding back.
• The staff of the Seventh Branch reunite and prepare to face the 'Tenth Supervision Event' together.
• The Female Voice announces the event's details, emphasizing the severity of the situation and the consequences of failure.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Tianhai announces the closure of Branch No. 10 due to "internal strife" and "external threats," causing fear and panic among staff.
• An unprecedented, hundred-character announcement is delivered mechanically, indicating Tianhai's involvement and the severity of the situation.
• Staff members receive an email with a multi-colored eyeball image, hinting at a new method to apprehend ghosts.
• The seventh Manager Mission is merged with the tenth supervisory incident, increasing its difficulty.

Character Developments

• Fang Shenyan receives the email and begins to investigate the multi-colored eye.
• Tong Guan struggles with his emotions regarding Gu Xingjian and decides to leave the Seventh Branch to apprehend ghosts.
• Ji Li is emotionally unstable due to the Evil Spirit's influence but receives a new phone from the Female Voice.

Significant Themes

• Fear and Trust: The announcement instills fear in staff members, challenging their trust in Tianhai's safety and protection.
• Uncertainty and Change: The closure of Branch No. 10 brings uncertainty and forces staff members to adapt to new circumstances.
• Loyalty and Betrayal: Tong Guan's struggle highlights the theme of loyalty and the potential for betrayal, as some ghosts have rebelled against Tianhai.

Character Interactions

• Tong Guan seeks guidance from Ji Li regarding his parents' matter and Gu Xingjian's true intentions but ultimately decides to leave without confronting Ji Li.
• Fang Shenyan and Xiao Qian Duyue approach Ji Li to discuss their plan to return to Old Yu Street and apprehend ghosts.
• Ji Li receives messages from Quan Liang and Chu Yue, indicating their concern and potential involvement in the ongoing events.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Tenth Supervision event begins amidst heavy rain.
• Ji Li reflects on recent events, realizing an unseen "hand" has been manipulating his destiny.
• The chapter reveals that Ji Li's secrets are tied to Tianhai's secrets, and someone with deep origins with Tianhai is manipulating Ji Li.
• The sudden closure of Branch No. 10 is a bad omen, and Tianhai's attitude is ambiguous, suggesting an escalation.
• Branch No. 1 sees the Tenth Supervision event as an opportunity to capture a large number of ghosts, boosting their progress towards becoming a five-star hotel.

Character Developments

• Ji Li becomes more aware of the forces manipulating his life and starts piecing together the truth.
• Xiao Qian Duyue expresses concern about the situation and the potential danger they face.
• Fang Shenyan reveals his cold and calculating nature, suggesting he might eliminate Gu Qingyun to avoid trouble.

Significant Themes

• Manipulation and control: Ji Li's realization that an unseen "hand" has been manipulating his destiny highlights the theme of control and manipulation.
• Ambiguity and uncertainty: The ambiguous attitude of Tianhai and the unclear motives of the mastermind behind Ji Li create a sense of uncertainty and danger.
• Power dynamics: The struggle between different branches and the desire to capture more ghosts to gain power emphasizes the theme of power dynamics.

Character Interactions

• Ji Li reflects on his experiences alone, with no direct interaction with other characters in this chapter.
• Xiao Qian Duyue and Fang Shenyan discuss the situation and the potential dangers they face, highlighting their concern for each other's safety and their shared understanding of the dire circumstances.

Key Plot Points and Events

• 21 out of 27 employees at Branch No. 10 are dead, with no reports of criminal cases, suggesting they were killed by the escaped ghosts.
• Ji Li, Fang Shenyan, and Xiao Qian Duyue drive to the port, where they encounter a ghost seeking revenge on Ji Li, the Branch Manager of Branch No. 10.
• The car chase leads them to Old Yu Street, where they face a concrete silhouette and a Giant Ghost formed from piled-up corpses.

Character Developments

• Ji Li regains his senses and accepts the severity of the situation, deciding to confront the ghosts head-on.
• Xiao Qian Duyue demonstrates her agility and quick thinking in evading the ghosts' attacks.
• Fang Shenyan shows his reckless and fearless driving skills, charging directly towards the Giant Ghost.

Significant Themes

• Revenge: The ghosts are seeking revenge on Ji Li and the employees of Branch No. 10.
• Confrontation: The characters face their fears and the supernatural threats head-on, rather than fleeing.
• Catastrophe: The events suggest an impending great catastrophe.

Character Interactions

• Ji Li, Fang Shenyan, and Xiao Qian Duyue work together to evade and confront the ghosts.
• Ji Li and Xiao Qian communicate their plan to remain the same, suggesting they have a preconceived strategy.
• Fang Shenyan's driving skills help them navigate the dangerous situation, while Ji Li and Xiao Qian handle the immediate ghost threats.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A sedan crashes into Old Yu Street, causing chaos and misfortune.
• An entity on the rooftop controls gravity, causing everything to float and then plummet.
• The Root Ghost, Huang Banxian, is revealed to be a powerful ghost who controls most of Old Yu Street.
• Fang Shenyan turns into a ghost to confront the Root Ghost.
• Mei Sheng, who has been missing, appears and attempts to seal Old Yu Street using red patterns.

Character Developments

• Ji Li gains information about the current state of Old Yu Street and the Root Ghost from the Dream Ghost.
• Xiao Qian is in danger but manages to grab onto the Bronze Ancient Coffin.
• Fang Shenyan decides to turn into a ghost to challenge the Root Ghost.
• Mei Sheng reveals her plan to seal Old Yu Street and potentially turn it into a supernatural fortress.

Significant Themes

• Survival and adaptation in the face of supernatural threats.
• The struggle for power and control between ghosts and living beings.
• The consequences of turning into a ghost and the potential benefits.

Character Interactions

• Ji Li and Xiao Qian work together to survive the chaos caused by the entity on the rooftop.
• Fang Shenyan challenges the Root Ghost, potentially changing the power dynamics in Old Yu Street.
• Mei Sheng's reappearance and her interaction with Ji Li, as she shares her plans for Old Yu Street's future.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Old Yu Street is now a cage with hundreds of Malevolent Ghosts and struggling Living Persons.
• Mei Sheng, atop the Eighteenth Floor, faces Ji Li within the Bronze Ancient Coffin.
• Mei Sheng possesses the Giant Furnace and the last Red Pattern, aiming to control Old Yu Street.
• Fang Shenyan transforms into a ghost to confront Huang Banxian, the acting Root Ghost, buying time for Mei Sheng.
• Huang Banxian uses the Shu Hu jade pendant to reverse time, but Fang Shenyan overpowers him.
• Clyde, now a ghost, ascends from the rooftop to aid Huang Banxian against Fang Shenyan.

Character Developments

• Mei Sheng: Obtains the last Red Pattern and becomes the de facto controller of Old Yu Street.
• Fang Shenyan: Reveals his overwhelming power as a ghost, annihilating Huang Banxian.
• Huang Banxian: Transforms into a ghost and struggles against Fang Shenyan.
• Clyde: After death, transforms into moonlight and joins Huang Banxian to fight Fang Shenyan.

Significant Themes

• The struggle between the Living and the Dead, with the Red Pattern as a key sealing tool.
• The power dynamics between ghosts and the consequences of their transformations.
• The bonds between friends, even in death, as seen with Clyde and Huang Banxian.

Character Interactions

• Mei Sheng and Ji Li: Engage in a fated confrontation, with Mei Sheng aiming to control Old Yu Street.
• Fang Shenyan and Huang Banxian: Engage in a one-sided battle, with Fang Shenyan overwhelming Huang Banxian.
• Clyde and Huang Banxian: Reunite as ghosts to fight against Fang Shenyan, reflecting their friendship in life.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Mei Sheng takes control of Old Yu Street using her Sin Items, becoming its de facto controller.
• Ji Li retrieves the Bronze Ancient Coffin, eliminating one of the seventeen escaped ghosts from Branch No. 10.
• Ji Li, Fang Shenyan, Xiao Qian Duyue, and Mei Sheng form a powerful team to face the upcoming challenges.
• Ji Li suspects that the escaped ghosts are planning a deadly game, using the survivors of Branch No. 10 to gather information.
• Ji Li decides to find Chu Yue and the other survivors of Branch No. 10, either to prevent their information from falling into the ghosts' hands or to lure out the ghosts.

Character Developments

• Mei Sheng gains significant power and influence in Old Yu Street, solidifying her unique identity.
• Ji Li demonstrates his strategic thinking and analytical skills, anticipating the ghosts' plans.
• Fang Shenyan shows his ability to consider multiple perspectives, contributing valuable insights to the team.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and control, as seen in Mei Sheng's takeover of Old Yu Street and Ji Li's strategic planning.
• The consequences of inaction and the need to take initiative, as Ji Li decides to find the Branch No. 10 survivors instead of passively waiting.
• The blurred line between allies and enemies, with the possibility that the Branch No. 10 survivors have been compromised.

Character Interactions

• Ji Li, Fang Shenyan, Xiao Qian Duyue, and Mei Sheng form a cohesive team, combining their strengths to face the upcoming challenges.
• Ji Li and Mei Sheng exchange ideas, with Mei Sheng offering a unique perspective on the situation.
• Ji Li and Fang Shenyan engage in a silent conversation, with Ji Li reading between the lines of Fang Shenyan's words.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Chenghe, the manager of Branch No. 2, is on a rooftop observing a night market where a ghost has killed three people.
• He plans to capture the ghost with the help of his team.
• Meanwhile, Li Guanqi, the manager of Branch No. 5, receives news that a large group of ghosts is on Tianming Mountain, waiting to ambush more staff.
• Ji Li, the manager of Branch No. 7, issues a 'Hunting Invitation' to counter-surround Tianming Mountain and hunt the ghosts.

Character Developments

• Su Chenghe: Becomes more extreme and paranoid due to Tianhai's influence, determined to capture the ghost that killed his subordinates.
• Li Guanqi: Shows concern for his staff's safety but delivers the information about the hunting invitation without trying to persuade them.

Significant Themes

• The reversal of roles: Humans are now hunting ghosts, a shift from the past where ghosts hunted humans.
• The cost of survival: The operation on Tianming Mountain is likely to result in significant human casualties.

Character Interactions

• Su Chenghe interacts with his team, giving orders and showing determination to capture the ghost.
• Li Guanqi interacts with his staff, delivering the news about the hunting invitation and asking for their opinion on whether to participate.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Branch No. 3, led by Hou Guisheng, ascends Tianming Mountain through a difficult, steep forest path to avoid supernatural phenomena and reduce pressure.
• They communicate with Branch No. 6's Bai Huaiguang for coordination, who informs them that Luo Xian has reached her mid-mountain node on South Mountain.
• Branch No. 3 encounters a ghost that uses Sin Items to kill people in reverse, causing panic and leading to the deaths of all seventeen employees, except for four who are saved by Hou Guisheng's Asphalt Ghost.

Character Developments

• Hou Guisheng: Demonstrates quick thinking and resourcefulness in saving the remaining employees, showing his leadership and strategic prowess.
• Chu Xiaohui: Dies early in the chapter, but his knowledge of the cemetery's layout proves crucial, highlighting his value to the operation.
• Bai Huaiguang: Acts as a communications officer, coordinating the deployment of different branches, showcasing his reliability and importance in the operation.

Significant Themes

• Fear and Panic: The ghost's ability to exploit fear and panic leads to the employees' demise, emphasizing the psychological aspect of the battle against supernatural entities.
• Trust and Leadership: Hou Guisheng's quick decision-making and authority save the remaining employees, highlighting the importance of trust and leadership in crisis situations.

Character Interactions

• Hou Guisheng and Chu Xiaohui: Their brief interaction reveals Chu Xiaohui's valuable knowledge of the cemetery and Hou Guisheng's concern for his well-being.
• Hou Guisheng and Bai Huaiguang: Their communication demonstrates the coordination and teamwork between branches, crucial for the operation's success.
• Hou Guisheng and the remaining employees: Hou Guisheng's quick thinking and actions save the four employees, fostering a sense of trust and dependence on his leadership.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The chapter begins with a grim scene of corpses lying in the rain, victims of the Sin Item Ghost.
• Hou Guisheng, the manager of Branch No. 3, realizes there's more than one ghost nearby, working together to manipulate space and eliminate his team.
• Ji Li and his team at the cemetery's security booth prepare for the hunt, with Branch No. 3 and No. 6 serving as the vanguard teams to divide the cemetery using a magnet Sin Item.
• Branch No. 3 suffers heavy losses, and Ji Li expresses doubt in Hou Guisheng's capabilities.
• Gu Qingyun of Branch No. 1 chooses the mountain foot as his combat zone, and Ji Li's team prepares to go to the summit.
• Xue Tingtao of Branch No. 4 asks Ji Li to wait for him and Wei Xun before they go up to the summit together.
• Fang Shenyan asks about the whereabouts of Branch No. 9.

Character Developments

• Hou Guisheng shows resilience and determination in the face of the ghosts' attacks, trying to protect his remaining team members.
• Ji Li displays calm and confidence, even in the face of Branch No. 3's heavy losses, trusting in Hou Guisheng's abilities.
• Gu Qingyun asserts his dominance and interest in the main combat zone.
• Xue Tingtao shows eagerness to participate in the hunt, hoping to benefit from the actions of other branches.
• Fang Shenyan reveals his curiosity about Branch No. 9's absence, hinting at his observant and inquisitive nature.

Significant Themes

• Trust and Doubt: Ji Li's trust in Hou Guisheng is tested when Branch No. 3 suffers heavy losses, raising questions about Hou Guisheng's capabilities.
• Teamwork and Individual Ambition: The branches work together to some extent, but each has its own agenda, reflecting the tension between cooperation and competition.
• The Unknown: The ghosts' abilities and Branch No. 9's absence add an element of mystery and uncertainty to the story.

Character Interactions

• Hou Guisheng and his team: Hou Guisheng tries to protect his remaining team members, showing leadership and concern for their safety.
• Ji Li and his team: Ji Li, Mei Sheng, Xue Tingtao, and Fang Shenyan work together, with Ji Li taking the lead in decision-making.
• Branches No. 1, No. 3, No. 4, and No. 6: The managers of these branches communicate via communicator, coordinating their actions and expressing their intentions for the hunt.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Branch No. 3 survivors, including Sun Cheng, find themselves in a corpse-filled, muddy landscape after the Major Event.
• Hou Guisheng, the new Branch Manager, realizes that Branch No. 3 was targeted by the ghosts to prevent them from dividing the graveyard with Branch No. 6.
• Hou Guisheng suspects that East Mountain is special and important to the ghosts, leading to the attack on Branch No. 3.
• Hou Guisheng sends Sun Cheng and three others to South Mountain with magnets, while he ventures alone into the forest, searching for something.
• He reaches the end of the forest, finds a hollow tree, and carves a message before entering it.

Character Developments

• Sun Cheng, an ordinary clerk, survives due to his low abilities and common sin items. He's relieved about the Major Event as it delays Reception Missions.
• Hou Guisheng, the new Branch Manager, demonstrates strategic thinking and courage, delving into the root cause of the attack despite the danger.

Significant Themes

• The theme of survival and adaptation is evident as Sun Cheng and the others try to cope with the new reality, while Hou Guisheng faces the unknown.
• The theme of leadership is explored through Hou Guisheng's actions, as he makes decisions that could save his team or sacrifice himself for a greater cause.

Character Interactions

• Sun Cheng and the other survivors look to Hou Guisheng for guidance, trusting his decisions.
• Hou Guisheng interacts with the ghosts indirectly, trying to understand their motives and actions.
• There's a sense of camaraderie among the Branch No. 3 survivors, but also fear and uncertainty about the future.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ji Li and the team ascend Tianming Mountain for a ghost-hunting operation.
• The mountain is divided into Third and Sixth sectors, with Gu Qingyun handling the lower battlefield.
• A supernatural power barrier is established at the 142nd step, dividing the mountain into two.
• The team encounters a Head-Pulling Fierce Ghost, which has been killing employees from Branch No. 10.

Character Developments

• Ji Li remains resolute and focused, initiating the operation despite the strange circumstances.
• Xue Tingtao shows concern for his employees, supporting a terrified colleague.
• Wei Guang demonstrates bravery and skill, facing the Head-Pulling Fierce Ghost and retrieving its victims' heads.
• Xiao Qian Duyue's Eye of Calamity guides the team, predicting the ghost's locations.

Significant Themes

• Teamwork and Leadership: Ji Li and the team must work together to face the supernatural threats, showcasing their skills and supporting each other.
• Courage in the Face of Fear: Characters like Wei Guang and Xue Tingtao display bravery as they confront the ghost and its victims.
• The Power of Prediction: Xiao Qian's Eye of Calamity provides crucial information, helping the team anticipate and prepare for the ghost's attacks.

Character Interactions

• Ji Li acknowledges Fang Shenyan and Xiao Qian, then initiates the operation signal.
• Wei Guang warns the team about the ghost's hiding place and later retrieves the victims' heads.
• Xue Tingtao supports a terrified employee, showing his concern for his colleagues.
• Xiao Qian guides the team with her predictions, helping them navigate the dangerous path.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The group encounters severed heads of Branch No. 10 members on their way up Tianming Mountain, a provocation from the Head-Pulling Fierce Ghost.
• They discover eight headless corpses, including members of Branch No. 10, nailed to the cemetery archway at the mountain's summit.
• A naked girl ghost appears in the sky, causing seven of the corpses to turn to dust, while the eighth's shadow begins to writhe and change.

Character Developments

• Ji Li remains mostly indifferent throughout the journey but shows flickers of emotion upon seeing the corpses of Cheng Ming and Quan Liang, feeling anger at their provocation.
• Xiao Yu's behavior becomes increasingly strange, turning her head unnaturally towards Xue Tingtao.

Significant Themes

• Provocation and mockery: The Head-Pulling Fierce Ghost's actions are meant to provoke and mock Ji Li.
• Death and display: The corpses are displayed in a gruesome manner, highlighting the ghost's disregard for life and respect.
• Identity and uncertainty: The eighth corpse's uncertain identity adds mystery and tension to the scene.

Character Interactions

• Ji Li and Xiao Qian Duyue: Xiao Qian tries to uncover the ghost's intentions, while Ji Li seems detached from the situation.
• Ji Li and the corpses: Ji Li feels anger upon seeing the corpses of Cheng Ming and Quan Liang.
• Xiao Yu and Xue Tingtao: Xiao Yu's strange behavior towards Xue Tingtao hints at potential danger or change in her character.