Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhong Shenxiu uses his Unique Divinity to heal and digitize the Grand Marvelous True Monarch of Great Peace, removing his negative statuses.
• The Western professionals (Baierslun, Archbishop of the Church of Spirit, and Archbishop of the Church of Misfortune) retreat after a brief exchange, acknowledging the upcoming war.
• The Nine-Spirit Dragon Mother True Lady thanks the Taiping Sect for their assistance, and they discuss the impending war between East and West.

Character Developments

• Zhong Shenxiu demonstrates the power of his Unique Divinity, healing and digitizing the Grand Marvelous True Monarch of Great Peace, revealing his ability to manipulate data and statuses.
• The Grand Marvelous True Monarch of Great Peace shows bravery and determination in battle, engaging the Western professionals despite their superior power.
• The Western professionals display strategic retreat, acknowledging the inevitable war but withdrawing to regroup and prepare.

Significant Themes

• The power of Unique Divinity and its potential to manipulate data and statuses.
• The impending war between East and West, with the West Ting Empire joining the conflict.
• The importance of preparation and reinforcement in the face of adversity.

Character Interactions

• Zhong Shenxiu and the Grand Marvelous True Monarch of Great Peace work together to face the Western professionals, showcasing their teamwork and mutual respect.
• The Nine-Spirit Dragon Mother True Lady and the Grand Marvelous True Monarch of Great Peace discuss the war and the need for reinforcement, highlighting their strategic thinking and determination.
• The Western professionals, despite their retreat, engage in conversation with Zhong Shenxiu and the Grand Marvelous True Monarch of Great Peace, revealing their understanding of the situation and their intentions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhong Shenxiu, a top player, enters Novice Valley, causing a stir among other players.
• He ponders how to accelerate the game's progress and decides to release the Great Weapon and increase the influence of Mysterious Heaven on Yuan Grotto-heaven.
• He applies a patch, announcing the open beta and introducing 'Thought Acceleration' (tripling in-game time flow) and a shop purchasable with Experience Points.
• Lin Fan, a player, awakens from cultivation and senses the presence of Qi, marking his advancement in martial arts.
• He also receives the system update, learning about the open beta, Thought Acceleration, and the shop.

Character Developments

• Zhong Shenxiu: Showcased as a powerful and influential player, he demonstrates his ability to influence the game's progression.
• Lin Fan: Advances in his martial arts cultivation, hinting at his potential growth and understanding of the game's mechanics.

Significant Themes

• Game progression and development, with Zhong Shenxiu's actions driving the game forward.
• The impact of the game on players' lives, shown through the players' reactions to the open beta announcement and the shop's new functionality.
• The disparity between the game world and reality, highlighted by the 'Thought Acceleration' patch.

Character Interactions

• Zhong Shenxiu interacts with other players in Novice Valley, showing his influence and knowledge of the game's inner workings.
• Lin Fan's thoughts reveal his understanding of the game's mechanics and his eagerness to progress, showing his dedication as a player.
• Players in Novice Valley discuss the game's features and their hopes for the open beta, showcasing their enthusiasm and expectations.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The game's triple cognitive acceleration is confirmed, with three hours passing in-game for every hour in reality.
• The game's store updates with two new items: Body Tempering Pill and Qi Refining Pill, which can assist Martial Artists and Daoists in cultivation and can be brought into reality.
• Players, including Jiang Shang and Lin Fan, express their desire to buy these pills for potential real-world transcendence.
• Xie Biqi, the game's producer, realizes the implications of the pills and reports to her superiors.
• Li Ziluo, the game's designer, is put on vacation and ordered to gather proof of the pills' effects.
• Players on the Official Forum discuss the implications of the pills, with some expressing fear of the consequences.

Character Developments

• Jiang Shang: Confirms the game's unique nature and expresses desire for real-world transcendence.
• Lin Fan: Expresses desire for the Body Tempering Pill.
• Xie Biqi: Realizes the implications of the pills and reports to her superiors.
• Li Ziluo: Ordered to gather proof of the pills' effects.
• Various Players: Discuss the implications of the pills on the Official Forum, with some expressing fear and others excitement.

Significant Themes

• Real-world transcendence and the potential consequences.
• The blurring line between the game world and reality.
• The fear and excitement caused by the potential return of supernatural powers.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Shang and Lin Fan discuss the Body Tempering Pill.
• Xie Biqi and Li Ziluo discuss the implications of the pills.
• Players on the Official Forum interact, discussing their thoughts and fears about the pills.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lin Fan wakes up in Yuan Grotto-heaven and finds a 'Body Tempering Pill' in his hand.
• He decides to take the pill, which works and enhances his body in reality.
• Lin Fan realizes he needs to become famous to ensure his safety and avoid being targeted by authorities or private entities.
• He decides to challenge martial arts schools and fight the 'Ancient Martial Arts Deception Master' to gain fame.

Character Developments

• Lin Fan: Realizes the implications of transcendence in reality, decides to become famous to protect himself, and plans to challenge martial arts schools.

Significant Themes

• Transcendence and its implications in reality.
• The need for fame and influence to protect oneself.
• The commercialization of martial arts competitions.

Character Interactions

• Lin Fan calls 'Brother Dog', a manager, to arrange a formal competition and live-stream his challenges to martial arts schools.
• Lin Fan expresses his intention to fight the 'Ancient Martial Arts Deception Master'.

Key Plot Points and Events

• He Zudao, a bookstore owner and avid gamer, discovers he can cultivate in the game 'Game Isekai' and gain real-world benefits.
• He joins the 'White Crane Sect' in the game, advances rapidly, and unlocks an exclusive Daoist skill tree.
• He Zudao plans to use his mental energy to cast illusions and harvest Experience Points in the real world, aiming to become a 'Divine Immortal.'
• Lin Fan, a martial artist in the game, makes a video challenging various martial arts schools to prove the strength of Ancient Martial Arts.
• Zhong Shenxiu, the game's administrator, plans to fix the EXP-farming loophole and take a commission from the Experience Points gained in the Yuan Grotto-heaven.

Character Developments

• He Zudao: Starts as a bookstore owner, becomes a veteran Player in 'Game Isekai,' and plans to use his powers for personal gain in the real world.
• Lin Fan: A martial artist in the game, gains popularity by challenging other martial arts schools to prove the strength of Ancient Martial Arts.
• Zhong Shenxiu: The game's administrator, plans to exploit the EXP-farming loophole for personal gain.

Significant Themes

• The blurring of lines between the real and virtual worlds.
• The pursuit of power and personal gain.
• The consequences of exploiting game mechanics for real-world benefits.

Character Interactions

• He Zudao and Lin Fan: Both characters plan to use their powers to gain Experience Points, but their methods differ. He Zudao plans to use illusions, while Lin Fan challenges other martial artists.
• Zhong Shenxiu and the Players: The game's administrator plans to take a commission from the Experience Points gained in the Yuan Grotto-heaven, affecting both He Zudao and Lin Fan's plans.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lin Fan, an Ancient Martial Arts practitioner, faces Wang Qiao, a modern combat master, in a no-holds-barred match at Luo City Grand Gymnasium.
• Lin Fan demonstrates exceptional resilience and strength, taking Wang Qiao's attacks without injury and defeating him easily.
• Lin Fan publicly accepts challenges from anyone in Tianxia who signs a waiver.

Character Developments

• Xu Sheng, an Ancient Martial Arts fan, initially doubts Lin Fan's abilities but becomes a fan after witnessing his power.
• Wang Qiao, a modern combat master, underestimates Lin Fan and suffers a severe defeat.
• Lin Fan showcases his strength and confidence, aiming to gain fame and challenge stronger opponents.

Significant Themes

• The clash between Ancient Martial Arts and modern combat.
• The pursuit of strength and fame.
• The power of belief and determination.

Character Interactions

• Xu Sheng interacts with other spectators, defending Ancient Martial Arts and expressing his excitement about Lin Fan's performance.
• Lin Fan and Wang Qiao's fight highlights the difference in their skills and resilience.
• Lin Fan interacts with the audience, challenging anyone to fight him, demonstrating his confidence and desire for fame.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xie Biqi, an inspector, is transferred to the newly established Special Investigation Bureau (SIB) by the Imperial Internal Affairs Bureau.
• The SIB is authorized by the Cabinet and the Emperor, and can even mobilize garrison troops in critical moments.
• Xie Biqi meets with the Prime Minister and the Emperor via video call, who encourage her to work hard.
• She arrives at the SIB's secret base and learns about the bureau's structure and her role as one of nine captains.
• The SIB is investigating a game that has caused Players to gain supernatural abilities, with potential global implications.

Character Developments

• Xie Biqi: She is transferred to the SIB and meets with high-ranking officials, which boosts her confidence and determination.
• Silence (Director of SIB): He is decisive, well-informed, and aware of the gravity of the situation, showing a calm and collected demeanor.

Significant Themes

• Power and authority: The establishment of the SIB and its authorization highlight the power and determination of the Empire's government.
• Supernatural abilities and their consequences: The game's ability to grant Players supernatural powers raises questions about the potential benefits and dangers of such powers.

Character Interactions

• Xie Biqi and Silence: They meet for the first time and discuss the game and the SIB's purpose, establishing a professional rapport.
• Xie Biqi and the Prime Minister/Emperor: They have a video call, during which they express their support and encouragement for Xie Biqi's work.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Great Winter Day, a traditional festival in Great Xia, is celebrated as the Ghost Festival, when spirits are said to wander the human world.
• Cheng Xiaoxia and Wu Lei, junior high school students, go out to play, encountering a ghost on Qingtian Street, which turns out to be an illusion created by director He Zudao for his movie.
• News of the haunting spreads, but the online buzz is low due to similar incidents worldwide.
• The Special Investigation Bureau reviews footage of dismantled game devices, finding no evidence of alien technology.
• Zhang Hengzhi, a Player, enters the game again, this time without using any game device.

Character Developments

• Cheng Xiaoxia and Wu Lei: They are initially fearless but become terrified when they encounter the ghost.
• He Zudao: He creates an illusion of a ghost to kickstart his movie project, aiming to gain Experience Points.
• Xie Biqi: She is determined to find out how Players enter the game without using devices.
• Zhang Hengzhi: He enters the game again, this time without any game equipment, raising questions about the entry method.

Significant Themes

• Fear and disbelief in the supernatural: Characters like Cheng Xiaoxia and Wu Lei initially dismiss the idea of ghosts but become frightened when they encounter one.
• The power of illusion: He Zudao uses an illusion to create a ghost, highlighting the impact of perception on reality.
• The unknown method of entering the game: The inability to determine how Players enter the game without devices adds a layer of mystery.

Character Interactions

• Cheng Xiaoxia and Wu Lei: They interact as best friends, supporting each other until they encounter the ghost, at which point their fear takes over.
• He Zudao and the public: He Zudao's illusion affects the public, causing fear and excitement, as people record and share the incident.
• Xie Biqi and Li Ziluo: They work together at the Special Investigation Bureau, with Li Ziluo reporting to Xie Biqi about Zhang Hengzhi's re-entry into the game.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Special Investigation Bureau successfully conducts an experiment to wake a Player using the true name of the God of Games (Er Ha).
• The experiment reveals that anyone can enter the game by reciting Er Ha's true name, making the game's open beta uncontrollable.
• The bureau learns about 'Ghost', a top hacker who attempted to decipher the game's official website but went mad and committed suicide.
• Xie Biqi is given a new mission to monitor and investigate He Zudao, a Player who attempted to recreate ancient myths for Experience Points in reality.

Character Developments

• Xie Biqi: Maintains her skepticism about supernatural elements but acknowledges the game's advanced technology.
• Dr. Huang: Proves his expertise by successfully conducting the experiment but expresses concern about the consequences.
• Shen Mo: Shows a mix of fear and determination, accepting the situation but vowing to learn and surpass the game's technology.
• He Zudao: Becomes restless and engages in superstitious activities, attempting to recreate ancient myths in reality.

Significant Themes

• The uncontrollable nature of the game and its potential consequences.
• The struggle between accepting and understanding advanced technology versus becoming subservient to it.
• The power of belief and its influence on reality.

Character Interactions

• Xie Biqi interacts with Shen Mo and Dr. Huang, learning about the successful experiment and its implications.
• Shen Mo and Dr. Huang discuss the game's open beta and the bureau's shift in focus.
• Xie Biqi is given a new mission by Shen Mo, involving the investigation of He Zudao.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhong Shenxiu observes Players' activities and their impact on the real world, finding the Spiritual Qi Revival plan unreliable.
• He Zudao, a high-level Player, is apprehended by Xie Biqi, who offers him a choice to join the Special Investigation Bureau or face imprisonment and study.
• Xie Biqi plans to recruit Jiang Shang and Huang Tianyao, two powerful Players, into the Special Investigation Bureau.

Character Developments

• Zhong Shenxiu remains enigmatic and powerful, revealing his plan to announce the honorific title for Players to connect with the Heart's Key.
• He Zudao, initially confident in his plan, is disheartened upon realizing he was tricked by Xie Biqi.
• Xie Biqi, now a member of the Special Investigation Bureau, demonstrates her determination and efficiency in investigating and recruiting Players.

Significant Themes

• The impact of supernatural powers on the real world and the need for official guidance.
• The practicality of people in believing in supernatural phenomena.
• The theme of betrayal and its consequences, as seen in He Zudao's situation.

Character Interactions

• Zhong Shenxiu's observations of Players' activities and his internal monologue reveal his thoughts and plans.
• The interaction between He Zudao and Xie Biqi highlights the power dynamics and choices available to captured Players.
• Xie Biqi's plans for Jiang Shang and Huang Tianyao showcase her strategic thinking in managing the Player situation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Special Investigation Bureau, led by Director Silence, is interested in the game world and plans to deploy a team of superhuman Players, led by Xie Biqi, to maintain order and investigate the game's origins.
• Xie Biqi's team is tasked with capturing a Phase Three Player, Zeng, who has fled into the Star Ring Alliance's consulate.
• The bureau plans to integrate major guilds like Immortal Gate, Snow View Tower, and City of Charm, along with high-level solo Players, to form the Great Xia Alliance, aiming to guide the general trend of Players within the game.

Character Developments

• Xie Biqi: She is determined to capture Zeng and establish the Great Xia Alliance. She begins to consider the possibility that the game's mastermind might be from the Great Xia.
• He Zudao: He is recruited by the Special Investigation Bureau and feels a sense of relief after meeting Jiang Shang, another recruited Player.
• Jiang Shang: As the president of Snow View Tower guild, he anticipates the bureau's visit and signs the contract readily. He plans to assist Xie Biqi in forming the Great Xia Alliance.

Significant Themes

• The struggle for control and influence within the game world between the Special Investigation Bureau and foreign powers.
• The power dynamics between Players and the bureau, with Players being more powerful within the game but still needing to cooperate with the bureau.

Character Interactions

• Xie Biqi interacts with He Zudao and Jiang Shang, discussing the formation of the Great Xia Alliance and their plans to guide the general trend of Players within the game.
• Xie Biqi's team interacts with various Players in the Novice Valley, witnessing the busy and chaotic environment caused by the mall patch update and the sale of Human Skin Masks, which increases the difficulty of their job.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhong Shenxiu, under the ID 'Lord Shenxiu', leaves the resurrection plaza after the third test.
• The Great Xia Alliance posts notices in Novice Valley, announcing their formation and plans to manage the area, subtly seizing public authority.
• A celestial phenomenon occurs in Qinshan Commandery, indicating the discovery of a potential First Rank expert's secret realm.

Character Developments

• Zhong Shenxiu remains indifferent to the Great Xia Alliance's actions, preferring to let players grow freely.
• Luo Xiaoyi, a member of the Great Xia Alliance, tries to recruit Zhong Shenxiu, revealing the guild's plans for a major operation and the potential reward of a high-ranking Daoist inheritance.
• Silence, the Director of the Special Investigation Bureau, joins the game and is briefed about the celestial phenomenon in Qinshan Commandery.

Significant Themes

• The struggle for power and influence between the Great Xia Alliance and other players, as well as the game developers.
• The allure of high-ranking inheritances and the risks involved in pursuing them.

Character Interactions

• Zhong Shenxiu and Luo Xiaoyi discuss the Great Xia Alliance's benefits and plans.
• Silence discusses the celestial phenomenon and the Great Xia Alliance's plans with his subordinates.
• The Great Xia Alliance members strategize about the potential First Rank inheritance in Qinshan Commandery.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A glowing white hill, now named Immortal Ridge, appears in Qin Mountain, emitting a white light that has lasted for three days.
• The area around Immortal Ridge is enveloped in a white mist, preventing entry, and is believed to be the work of a powerful Daoist.
• Mu Yuanliu, Sect Master of Tianyuan Sect, and Zhuang Bufan, Sect Master of Blood Wolf Sect, confront each other near Immortal Ridge.
• Experts from the White Tiger Sect attempt to break the formation around Immortal Ridge but fail, suffering injuries.

Character Developments

• Mu Yuanliu: Shows strategic thinking and diplomacy in dealing with Zhuang Bufan, trying to protect his sect's interests.
• Zhuang Bufan: Reveals information about the ancient Wuding Sect and tries to provoke Mu Yuanliu, hinting at the Tianyuan Sect's troubles with Outlanders and a Third Rank Exotic Beast.
• Elder Daoyuan (White Tiger Sect) and Du Du (White Tiger Sect): Attempt to break the formation but fail, suffering injuries.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics between sects and their leaders.
• The significance of ancient inheritances and their potential power.
• The difference between Martial Artists and Daoists, with Daoists having an advantage in the late game.

Character Interactions

• Mu Yuanliu and Zhuang Bufan: Engage in a tense standoff, each trying to gain an advantage over the other.
• The White Tiger Sect experts and the formation: Attempt to break the formation but fail, highlighting the power of the formation and the potential of the ancient inheritance.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Players, including Jiang Shang, Xie Biqi, and Zhang Xuanyi, gather at the outskirts of Qin Mountain to witness the Inheritance event at Immortal Ridge.
• They observe the pillar of light shrinking, indicating the impending dissipation of the white fog formation and the start of the Inheritance battle.
• Martial artists from various sects, including the Tianyuan Sect, Blood Wolf Sect, White Tiger Sect, and others, converge on Immortal Ridge, leading to intense clashes.
• Once the white fog dissipates, the true extent of Immortal Ridge's treasures is revealed, including a Vermillion Fruit and a Divine Origin Tree, causing a frenzy among the martial artists.
• Sect Masters like Zhuang Bufan, Tu Qianqiu, and Mu Yuanliu discuss the unprecedented nature of Immortal Ridge's transformation.

Character Developments

• Silence, the director, enters the game world to observe high-end combat power and assess the true nature of this world.
• Xie Biqi provides valuable information about the major sects and their ranks, demonstrating her knowledge and insight.
• Lin Fan is mentioned, but his role is minimal in this chapter.

Significant Themes

• The struggle for power and resources among martial arts sects.
• The allure and danger of the Inheritance event, which draws martial artists from across the land.
• The revelation of Immortal Ridge's true nature and its heavenly spiritual materials, hinting at a higher realm of power.

Character Interactions

• Silence interacts with Xie Biqi, seeking information about the major sects and their ranks.
• Tu Qianqiu and Mu Yuanliu discuss the implications of Immortal Ridge's transformation.
• Hua Mantang (Wanliu Sect) and Du Du (White Tiger Sect) clash, demonstrating their incredible power.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Daoyuan, a third-grade Daoist, enters Immortal Ridge using his Flying Sword, seeking the first-grade Daoist Inheritance.
• Zhong Shenxiu, the East Sea Sword Holder, reveals himself, having set up the Inheritance to attract cultivators.
• Zhong Shenxiu effortlessly kills Daoyuan and several other cultivators, including a third-grade Daoist and six second-grade Martial Artists, demonstrating his immense power.
• Zhong Shenxiu reveals his intention to "borrow their heads," enraging the remaining cultivators who try to flee.
• Zhong Shenxiu uses his power to create giant swords from Heaven and Earth Vital Energy, killing the fleeing cultivators.
• The area around Immortal Ridge becomes a bloody mire, and Zhong Shenxiu uses his power to dissolve the bodies and extract their knowledge, leaving only wandering skeletons.

Character Developments

• Daoyuan: Initially confident and ambitious, he is quickly overwhelmed and killed by Zhong Shenxiu.
• Zhong Shenxiu: Revealed to be a powerful first-grade Daoist/Martial Artist, he demonstrates immense strength and ruthlessness, killing numerous cultivators without mercy.
• Other cultivators: They show varying levels of skill and courage but are ultimately no match for Zhong Shenxiu.

Significant Themes

• Power and its corrupting influence, as seen through Zhong Shenxiu's actions.
• The consequences of ambition and greed, as seen through the cultivators' desire for the Inheritance.
• The fragility of life in the face of overwhelming power.

Character Interactions

• Daoyuan and Zhong Shenxiu: Daoyuan underestimates Zhong Shenxiu and is quickly killed.
• Zhong Shenxiu and the other cultivators: Zhong Shenxiu demonstrates his power and ruthlessness, killing the cultivators without mercy.
• The cultivators among themselves: They show varying levels of cooperation and betrayal, ultimately leading to their demise.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A mysterious and powerful figure, the East Sea Sword Holder, appears at Immortal Ridge, turning the area into a dangerous, black mist-shrouded land filled with skeletal demons.
• The ancestor of the White Tiger Sect attempts to confront the East Sea Sword Holder but is defeated and flees, causing fear and silence in the martial world.
• The Five Absolutes Dungeon (Immortal Ridge) opens, attracting Players and rogue martial artists, with many dying and becoming skeletal demons.
• Xu Ning, the Prairie Fire Spear, is challenged by Yuan Tu, a Player using the Scarlet Blood Demonic Art. Xu Ning is killed.

Character Developments

• The East Sea Sword Holder is revealed to be a First Rank Daoist, feared by the martial world.
• Yuan Tu, a Player, uses the Scarlet Blood Demonic Art to defeat and kill Xu Ning, a prominent Native martial artist.

Significant Themes

• Fear and awe of the East Sea Sword Holder's power.
• The allure of the Five Absolutes Dungeon and the risks it poses.
• The conflict between Players and Natives, with Players exploiting the world's resources and Natives struggling to defend themselves.

Character Interactions

• The East Sea Sword Holder's actions instill fear in the martial world, with sects prohibiting their top experts from approaching Immortal Ridge.
• Yuan Tu challenges Xu Ning, leading to a duel that results in Xu Ning's death.
• Zhong Shenxiu, a Player, listens to other Players discussing the Five Absolutes Dungeon and decides to prepare for the open beta.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yuan Tu, a disciple of Old Demon Scarlet Blood, meets his master in a mulberry forest. The master reveals he has enslaved Yuan Tu with a Gu worm, ensuring his obedience.
• Yuan Tu is tasked with a mission by his master, with the threat of death if he fails.
• Xu Sheng, a student, becomes interested in the upcoming game, Game Isekai, after seeing its popularity and the influx of foreigners into Great Xia.
• Edward, a foreign exchange student, arrives in Great Xia to prepare for the open beta of Game Isekai, believing it will increase his chances of becoming 'The Chosen One'.

Character Developments

• Yuan Tu: Revealed to be a disciple of Old Demon Scarlet Blood, with a Gu worm controlling him. He secretly plans to betray his master.
• Xu Sheng: Becomes interested in Game Isekai and its potential impact on Great Xia.
• Edward: Arrives in Great Xia to increase his chances of being chosen in Game Isekai, showing dedication and preparation.

Significant Themes

• Power and Control: Old Demon Scarlet Blood's use of the Gu worm to control Yuan Tu.
• Ambition and Betrayal: Yuan Tu's secret plans to betray his master.
• Opportunity and Chance: The influx of foreigners into Great Xia and their preparations for Game Isekai, believing it will increase their chances of success.

Character Interactions

• Yuan Tu and Old Demon Scarlet Blood: The master-disciple relationship is revealed to be one of control and manipulation, with Yuan Tu secretly planning betrayal.
• Xu Sheng and the online community: Xu Sheng interacts with online forums, learning about Game Isekai and its potential impact on Great Xia.
• Edward and his butler: Edward arrives in Great Xia with his butler, showing dedication and preparation for the open beta of Game Isekai.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The open beta of Game Isekai begins, with players able to enter by reciting a specific title.
• Zhong Shenxiu, the game's creator, allows 100,000 players to enter initially, with more to follow.
• The Special Investigation Bureau, including Xie Biqi and Silence, enters the game to observe and record new players.
• The first players spawn at the Resurrection Plaza, with the Great Xia Alliance welcoming and guiding them.

Character Developments

• Xie Biqi feels a sense of powerlessness due to the limited control over the game's popularity.
• Zhong Shenxiu demonstrates his power and influence by allowing a large number of players to enter the game at once.
• Edward, a foreign player, expresses awe at the game's miraculous nature.

Significant Themes

• The struggle for control and influence over the game's development and popularity.
• The power dynamics between nations and the self-interest of governments.
• The vast potential and uncertainty of the game's impact on humanity.

Character Interactions

• Xie Biqi and Dr. Huang discuss the game's open beta and the Empire's plans to suppress its popularity.
• Xie Biqi and Silence work together to observe and record new players entering the game.
• Jiang Shang, a member of the Great Xia Alliance, welcomes and guides new players at the Resurrection Plaza.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhang Xuanyi and other Daoists record thousands of new Players' real faces using the Illusionary Recording Technique.
• The Great Xia Alliance estimates that over 10,000 new Players have entered Novice Valley, with at least 6,500-6,600 recorded.
• Edward, a foreign Player, recruits Xu Sheng, another new Player, and explains the game's mechanics and benefits.
• An Er Ha Disaster occurs, causing panic among new Players.
• Xu Sheng wakes up and is visited by the Special Investigation Bureau, who invite him to become a civil servant.

Character Developments

• Zhang Xuanyi: Shows dedication and resourcefulness in recording new Players but reaches her limit due to mental fatigue.
• Edward: Demonstrates excitement and enthusiasm about being a Player, providing guidance to Xu Sheng.
• Xu Sheng: Initially bewildered, he becomes excited about his new status as a Player and starts to understand the game's mechanics.

Significant Themes

• The impact of Players on the real world: The sudden influx of extraordinary beings causes concern about public security.
• The value of experience points: Players understand the importance of experience points in learning martial arts and acquiring miraculous pills.
• The consequences of actions in the game: The Er Ha Disaster serves as a reminder that Players' actions have real-world repercussions.

Character Interactions

• Zhang Xuanyi and the other Daoists work together to record new Players.
• Edward recruits and guides Xu Sheng, showing camaraderie among new Players.
• The Special Investigation Bureau approaches Xu Sheng, representing the real-world authorities' interest in Players.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Sheng, a Player from Novice Valley, is recruited by the Special Investigation Bureau (SIB) and taken to a secret base for training.
• Xu discovers he's not the only Player; many others from Novice Valley have been recruited.
• The SIB throws Xu into a dormitory with other Players, providing decent-quality items.
• Xu finds that posts about 'Game Isekai' have been deleted, and terms like 'Player' and 'Transcendent' are prohibited.
• The SIB's Captain, Xie Biqi, is overwhelmed with work, tracking Players and dealing with the open beta.
• Yuan Tu, a dangerous Player known as the 'Blood Hand Butcher', escapes from house arrest.
• The SIB discovers Yuan Tu's intention to flee the country and issues a warrant for his arrest.
• Xie Biqi is called to a meeting where the Director, Silence, presents a plan to establish real-world Player guilds and reveal the existence of Players to the public.

Character Developments

• Xu Sheng: Initially bewildered, Xu adapts to his new situation and starts learning about the SIB's plans.
• Xie Biqi: Overworked and stressed, Xie Biqi struggles to keep up with the increasing number of Players and the open beta's demands. She's also concerned about the potential threat of high-level Players in reality.

Significant Themes

• The revelation of Players' existence to the public.
• The struggle to keep up with Players' advancements in the game and their potential threat in reality.
• The SIB's efforts to monitor and control Players.

Character Interactions

• Xu Sheng meets Tong Bei, another Player from Novice Valley, in his dormitory. They exchange information and form a bond.
• Xie Biqi interacts with her subordinates, receiving updates on Yuan Tu's escape and the open beta.
• Xie Biqi attends a meeting with Silence and other captains, discussing the Player Supernatural Crisis Response Plan and the possibility of establishing real-world guilds.