Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Qiao encounters a ghostly figure on the Bridge of Helplessness, revealed to be a remnant soul of Black Impermanence by the Bridge Spirit.
• Black Impermanence blocks Jiang Qiao's path, and the Bridge Spirit reveals that the deities of the past attempted to create a Heavenly Palace but failed.
• Black Impermanence awakens and raises its iron chain, causing Jiang Qiao to feel an ominous fate entanglement.
• Jiang Qiao summons a wisp of the Nether Sea's power using the Art of Talismans, but Black Impermanence remains unaffected.

Character Developments

• Jiang Qiao demonstrates his ability to summon supernatural forces with the Art of Talismans but is still outmatched by Black Impermanence.
• The Bridge Spirit reveals its knowledge of the past and its ability to perceive the true nature of the Red Moon fragment on Jiang Qiao.

Significant Themes

• The impermanence of power and civilization, as seen in the failed attempts of the deities to create a Heavenly Palace and control their fate.
• The struggle between the supernatural and the mundane, represented by the Red Moon's contamination and Black Impermanence's resistance to Jiang Qiao's attacks.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Qiao and the Bridge Spirit engage in dialogue, with the Bridge Spirit providing historical context and commenting on Jiang Qiao's abilities.
• Black Impermanence and Jiang Qiao face off, with Black Impermanence displaying its power and Jiang Qiao attempting to counter it with his talismans.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Qiao faces the Bridge Spirit, which seals his abilities and summons Black Impermanence.
• Jiang Qiao struggles to resist the Bridge Spirit's suppression, considering the Great Calamity's threat.
• Jiang Qiao attempts to summon the Hell God through Hell Gate but is thwarted by the Bridge Spirit.
• The Bridge of Helplessness displays its immense power, sealing spacetime and severing Jiang Qiao's connections to Hell and the Nether Sea.
• The Bridge of Helplessness suffers damage after using its power, hinting at its impending end.

Character Developments

• Jiang Qiao: Struggles with self-doubt and the weight of his mission, ultimately regaining his resolve and acknowledging the Bridge of Helplessness' power.
• Bridge Spirit: Reveals its understanding of the Bridge of Helplessness' impending end and accepts its role in stopping "meaningless things" before its demise.

Significant Themes

• The struggle against overwhelming odds and the acceptance of one's limitations.
• The price of power and the consequences of using it.
• The inevitability of change and the acceptance of endings.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Qiao and the Bridge Spirit: Engage in a battle of wits and power, with Jiang Qiao acknowledging the Bridge Spirit's strength and the Bridge Spirit accepting its role in stopping Jiang Qiao's plans.
• Jiang Qiao and the Hell God: Jiang Qiao attempts to summon the Hell God for assistance but is thwarted by the Bridge Spirit, hinting at a potential future conflict or alliance.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Qiao faces off against Black Impermanence on the Bridge of Helplessness, with the Bridge Spirit observing but not intervening.
• Black Impermanence, despite being a remnant soul, displays immense power, holding Jiang Qiao's life and timelines in its grasp.
• Jiang Qiao uses a Taboo Weapon, the Divine Firmament Thunder Seal, to repel Black Impermanence.
• Jiang Qiao uses the Cut Rule technique to damage Black Impermanence's existence, but it doesn't disappear.
• A supernatural space, a prison from the past, appears behind Black Impermanence, revealing its history and the evil spirits it contains.
• Black Impermanence is struck by lightning and seemingly destroyed, but the prison space expands and swallows the Bridge of Helplessness, revealing a terrifying demonic energy and iron chains.

Character Developments

• Jiang Qiao demonstrates his power and resilience in battle, using his Red Moon power and Taboo Weapon to hold his own against Black Impermanence.
• The Bridge Spirit reveals more about its past and the history of the prison space, showing its knowledge and detachment from the current events.

Significant Themes

• The power of the past and its echoes in the present.
• The struggle between good and evil, and the consequences of violence and oppression.
• The nature of humanity and the categorization of beings.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Qiao and Black Impermanence engage in a fierce battle, with Jiang Qiao trying to understand and defeat his opponent.
• The Bridge Spirit provides information and commentary on the events, showing its wisdom and detachment from the battle.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Qiao encounters a giant well with eight blank talismans at its edge, connected to a void.
• The Bridge Spirit reveals that the well is a prison for Black Impermanence, a remnant soul disaster.
• Black Impermanence's hands, adorned with heavy iron chains, emerge from the well, displaying immense power.

Character Developments

• Jiang Qiao demonstrates his knowledge of talismans and their power-borrowing capabilities.
• The Bridge Spirit reveals more about the Black Tide, the Daoist Sect, and its own past.
• Jiang Qiao reaffirms his desire to survive, not necessarily to save the world.

Significant Themes

• The power of talismans and their connection to other realms.
• The consequences of the Black Tide and the struggle against it.
• The struggle for survival and the desire to live.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Qiao and the Bridge Spirit discuss the well, Black Impermanence, and the potential threat.
• The Bridge Spirit shares historical context about the Black Tide and the Daoist Sect.
• Jiang Qiao and the Bridge Spirit debate the necessity of saving the world for survival.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A powerful demonic entity, Black Impermanence, escapes from an ancient well using the Bridge of Helplessness.
• The Bridge Spirit, controlling the bridge, aims to use Black Impermanence to suppress Jiang Qiao.
• Jiang Qiao, unable to fight Black Impermanence directly, is grabbed by it.
• The Divine Firmament Thunder Seal's Artifact Spirit intervenes, pushing back Black Impermanence and revealing imprints of lost souls killed by the seal.

Character Developments

• Jiang Qiao struggles against Black Impermanence's overwhelming power, feeling helpless and on the brink of death.
• The Bridge Spirit reveals its plan to use Black Impermanence to defeat Jiang Qiao, showing no remorse for its actions.
• The Artifact Spirit of the Divine Firmament Thunder Seal manifests, displaying immense power and revealing its history.

Significant Themes

• The power of the past and its influence on the present.
• The futility of resistance against inevitable destruction (as per the Bridge Spirit's perspective).
• The secrets of the Daoist Sect and their actions in the Supernatural World.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Qiao and Black Impermanence: Jiang Qiao is overpowered by Black Impermanence, struggling to resist.
• Jiang Qiao and the Bridge Spirit: The Bridge Spirit reveals its plan to use Black Impermanence against Jiang Qiao, showing no remorse.
• The Artifact Spirit of the Divine Firmament Thunder Seal and Black Impermanence: The Artifact Spirit pushes back Black Impermanence, revealing its history and the souls lost to its power.

Key Plot Points and Events

• An iceberg, believed to be the consciousness of a Taboo Weapon, surfaces in the Sea of Thunder.
• Jiang Qiao experiences a strange disconnect from spacetime upon seeing the iceberg.
• The Bridge Spirit, controlling the Bridge of Helplessness, engages in a dialogue with the iceberg, revealing its past and hatred towards the deities of this world.
• The iceberg and Black Impermanence engage in a fierce battle.

Character Developments

• Jiang Qiao: He remains calm and curious about the iceberg's nature and its potential to defeat Black Impermanence. He also shows a strong will to live.
• Bridge Spirit: It reveals its backstory, showing a deep-seated hatred for the deities of this world due to the destruction of its hometown and the death of its True Body. It believes that fighting the Black Tide is futile and that the world should be destroyed along with it.

Significant Themes

• Fate vs. Free Will: The Bridge Spirit believes in fate, that all struggles are in vain, while Jiang Qiao and the iceberg represent the belief in free will and the possibility of change.
• Revenge vs. Survival: The Bridge Spirit seeks revenge for its kin, while Jiang Qiao and the iceberg prioritize survival and finding a way to fight the Black Tide.
• The Struggle Against Destiny: The characters grapple with the idea of destiny and whether it can be changed or not.

Character Interactions

• Iceberg vs. Bridge Spirit: The iceberg tries to reason with the Bridge Spirit, attempting to change its perspective and convince it to work together against the Black Tide. The Bridge Spirit, however, remains steadfast in its beliefs and prepares for a battle to the death.
• Jiang Qiao and the Iceberg: Jiang Qiao listens attentively to the Bridge Spirit's explanation, showing understanding and patience. The iceberg, in turn, acknowledges Jiang Qiao's presence and his desire to live.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Iceberg summons four powerful Malevolent Ghost remnants using the Divine Firmament Thunder Seal, each with an aura no less than a complete Demigod.
• The Bridge Spirit and Black Impermanence counterattack, with the Bridge Spirit growing hair-like roots and Black Impermanence forming twisted characters to enhance its power.
• The four summoned ghosts defend against Black Impermanence's assault: the scorched corpse ages everything it touches, the stitched corpse creates cracks in the void, the deformed child seals Black Impermanence in a photograph, and the primitive-dressed corpse (Mountain Ghost) approaches the Bridge Spirit undeterred.
• The Mountain Ghost reveals it imitates the traces of the world, transcending normal supernatural phenomena, and could potentially become a god.

Character Developments

• The Iceberg demonstrates its ability to control and manipulate powerful Malevolent Ghost remnants.
• The Bridge Spirit shows knowledge of various supernatural entities and their origins, revealing its vast experience and wisdom.
• Black Impermanence displays its formidable power and ability to adapt to new situations.

Significant Themes

• The power of control and manipulation over powerful entities.
• The origins and nature of supernatural beings, particularly Malevolent Ghosts.
• The potential for growth and transformation among supernatural entities.

Character Interactions

• The Iceberg and the Bridge Spirit engage in a battle of wits and power, with the Iceberg trying to buy time and the Bridge Spirit attempting to understand and counter the Iceberg's strategies.
• The summoned ghosts interact with Black Impermanence, each using their unique abilities to defend against its assault.
• The Mountain Ghost's approach towards the Bridge Spirit highlights the Bridge Spirit's vulnerability and lack of understanding regarding this particular entity.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Bridge of Helplessness is set ablaze but stops changing after a point.
• The "well" symbol fails to threaten the bridge's structure.
• Black Impermanence takes over the photograph, and a corpse approaches the Bridge Spirit.
• The Bridge Spirit disappears, and a Time Seal is cast, freezing Jiang Qiao.
• The Bridge of Helplessness reveals its true power to seal time, space, and fate.
• The Bridge of Helplessness is destroyed, releasing its Source, a monstrous entity.
• The Source takes the form of the Bridge Spirit and tries to pull Jiang Qiao into its coffin.

Character Developments

• Jiang Qiao discovers he's been sealed by the Bridge of Helplessness and can't move.
• The will within the iceberg partially releases Jiang Qiao's seal and reveals it may not be able to protect him.
• The Bridge Spirit, revealed to be the Source of the Bridge of Helplessness, is shocked by a sudden voice.

Significant Themes

• The power and danger of the Bridge of Helplessness.
• The struggle between the Bridge Spirit and Jiang Qiao.
• The theme of time and its manipulation.

Character Interactions

• The Bridge Spirit and Jiang Qiao are in a direct confrontation.
• The will within the iceberg interacts with Jiang Qiao, providing information and assistance.
• An unknown entity addresses the Bridge Spirit (Source), causing it to pause its attack on Jiang Qiao.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Moon Laurel, believed to be dead, is revealed to be alive and present.
• He appears in a Taiji diagram with Yin Yang fish, emitting pure Life Aura, contrasting with the Supernatural.
• Moon Laurel's presence causes the Bridge of Helplessness to melt, indicating his power over the Supernatural.
• Bridge Spirit reveals that remnants of their homeland might still exist, mentioning Yang Ling and Yuan Yu.
• Bridge Spirit expresses regret and decides to make its own choice, attacking Jiang Qiao with its ultimate move.
• Moon Laurel intervenes, saving Jiang Qiao with a simple osmanthus branch, and Bridge Spirit melts, leaving a final message, "Meng Po... I wish you success."

Character Developments

• Moon Laurel: Revealed to be alive and powerful, capable of suppressing the Supernatural. He is knowledgeable about the Abyss and the potential restoration of their homeland.
• Bridge Spirit: Expresses regret and weariness, deciding to make its own choice after feeling it has no purpose left. It attacks Jiang Qiao but is ultimately melted by Moon Laurel.

Significant Themes

• Power and Identity: Moon Laurel's power is not derived from the Supernatural, challenging the common belief that strength comes from wielding extraordinary Supernatural phenomena.
• Hope and Regret: Bridge Spirit feels regret for the lost homeland and expresses doubt about the possibility of success against the Abyss, contrasting with Moon Laurel's hope.

Character Interactions

• Moon Laurel and Bridge Spirit: They share a history, with Bridge Spirit knowing about Moon Laurel's past. They discuss the possibility of resisting the Abyss and restoring their homeland, with Bridge Spirit expressing regret and choosing to end its existence.
• Moon Laurel and Jiang Qiao: Moon Laurel saves Jiang Qiao from Bridge Spirit's final attack, showing his protective stance towards Jiang Qiao.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Qiao encounters the Bridge Spirit, who reveals that Moon Laurel is Meng Po, the goddess of the Underworld.
• The Taiji diagram, Space Prisoner's Cage, and Black Impermanence disappear, indicating the end of a hidden battle.
• Jiang Qiao returns to the Yellow Springs Road, where the Braided Girl awaits. The Bridge of Helplessness and Meng Po's Soup are gone.
• Jiang Qiao learns that the Divine Firmament Thunder Seal was involved in Meng Po's transformation into Moon Laurel and the Black Tide event.
• Jiang Qiao decides to find the Three Lives Stone, hoping it will reveal more answers.

Character Developments

• Jiang Qiao: Realizes the true identity of Moon Laurel, becomes determined to find the Three Lives Stone for answers, and accepts his fate.
• Braided Girl: Shows curiosity about the Bridge of Helplessness's disappearance but remains helpful and compliant to Jiang Qiao's requests.
• Meng Po/Moon Laurel: Revealed to be the same entity, hinting at a complex history and transformation.

Significant Themes

• Identity: Characters' true identities are revealed or questioned, challenging perceptions and expectations.
• Destiny: Jiang Qiao accepts his fate and the need to find answers, suggesting a growing understanding of his role.
• Transformation: Meng Po's transformation into Moon Laurel and the changes in the Underworld hint at the theme of change and adaptation.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Qiao and the Bridge Spirit: The Bridge Spirit provides crucial information about Meng Po's identity and the Divine Firmament Thunder Seal.
• Jiang Qiao and the Braided Girl: They continue to work together, with Jiang Qiao seeking her help to reach the Three Lives Stone.
• Jiang Qiao and Meng Po/Moon Laurel: Their relationship remains unclear, with Jiang Qiao learning about Meng Po's true identity and her role in the Black Tide event.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Qiao and the Braided Girl travel along the Yellow Springs Road, with the Braided Girl describing its former liveliness, including a marketplace and street performers.
• Jiang Qiao learns that the road was once home to both humans and ghosts.
• They journey through a vast forest filled with enormous medicinal herbs.
• Jiang Qiao checks his [Simulator] and discovers two new pieces of information: "Meng Po's Attention" and an upgrade opportunity for his "Dual Pupils" talent using fragments of the Bridge of Helplessness.
• They finally arrive at the Three Lives Stone.

Character Developments

• Jiang Qiao: He remains curious and analytical, questioning the Braided Girl about the Yellow Springs Road's past and reflecting on his own powers and future upgrades.
• The Braided Girl: She provides information about the Yellow Springs Road and guides Jiang Qiao to the Three Lives Stone, maintaining her innocent and naive demeanor.

Significant Themes

• The contrast between the past and present of the Yellow Springs Road, reflecting the passage of time and the changes it brings.
• The potential and limitations of Jiang Qiao's "Dual Pupils" talent, and his anticipation of its upgrade.
• The uncertainty of Jiang Qiao's future path and the challenges he will face, hinted at by the mention of the Void Abyss and the plan involving deities.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Qiao and the Braided Girl: They engage in a conversation about the Yellow Springs Road, with Jiang Qiao asking questions and the Braided Girl providing information. Their interaction is casual and informative, with no apparent tension or conflict.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Qiao reaches the core of the eerie forest and finds the Three Lives Stone, a three-meter-tall stone tablet with an ancient and vast aura.
• Upon approaching the stone tablet, Jiang Qiao experiences rapid, uncontrolable visions of scenes from his past and future, ending with a view of a young man facing darkness.
• Despite multiple attempts, Jiang Qiao cannot control or understand the visions provided by the Three Lives Stone using his Dual Pupils or other abilities.

Character Developments

• Jiang Qiao demonstrates curiosity, caution, and determination in trying to understand and use the Three Lives Stone.
• The Braided Girl reveals she has limited knowledge about the Three Lives Stone and the Yellow Springs Road.

Significant Themes

• The theme of the unknown and the unknowable is emphasized as Jiang Qiao struggles to understand and control the visions from the Three Lives Stone.
• The theme of self-discovery is hinted at with the appearance of the young man in Jiang Qiao's visions.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Qiao interacts with the Braided Girl, seeking her knowledge about the Three Lives Stone but ultimately relying on his own abilities to try and understand it.
• Jiang Qiao's internal monologue reveals his thought processes and uncertainties about the Three Lives Stone and his own abilities.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Qiao uses the Thunder Spirit to witness historical scenes.
• The origin of Thunder Magic is revealed, tracing back to a martial art called Lightning Thunder Fist.
• The world experiences a supernatural resurgence, and humans develop powers.
• Civilization faces threats from the Abyss, leading to humanity's exile.
• The Black Tide erupts, turning former comrades into enemies (Xian).
• The footage ends with the Celestial Master becoming a puppet for the Abyss.

Character Developments

• Jiang Qiao learns about the origin of Thunder Magic and the fate of the Dragon Tiger True Person.
• The Bridge Spirit's despair is understood as it witnessed the dark era firsthand.

Significant Themes

• The origin and evolution of supernatural powers.
• The threat of the Abyss and the fate of humanity.
• The corruption and fall of powerful figures (Deities).

Character Interactions

• Jiang Qiao interacts with the Braided Girl, who notices his sighs but doesn't press further.
• The Dragon Tiger True Person and the Celestial Master's relationship is revealed, showing a tragic end.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Qiao witnesses a series of scenes revealing the origin of the Fate Weaver.
• The scenes show an ancient tailor shop ("Ten Perfect Tailor Shop") using Malevolent Ghosts and Deity Pollution to create powerful Ghost Garments.
• The shop's founder establishes the "Return Journey Research Institute," which is connected to the "Ten Perfect Tailor Shop."
• The institute's founder, a descendant of the tailor shop's survivors, possesses the Power of Fate and eventually falls into the Nether Sea.
• The Red Moon collapses, leading to the Black Tide and the death of the institute's founder and his family.

Character Developments

• Jiang Qiao learns about the true origin of the Fate Weaver and the connection between the "Ten Perfect Tailor Shop" and the "Return Journey Research Institute."
• The institute's founder is revealed to be a powerful figure who fights against the Black Tide until his death.

Significant Themes

• The power and consequences of manipulating fate and the supernatural.
• The cyclical nature of history and the impact of past events on the present.
• The struggle against overwhelming forces of evil (the Black Tide and the Abyss).

Character Interactions

• The institute's founder interacts with his descendants and fellow fighters against the Black Tide.
• Jiang Qiao interacts with the scenes, learning about the origin of the Fate Weaver and its connection to the "Ten Perfect Tailor Shop."

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Qiao activates the Hearth Fire, but it only transmits brief, repetitive sounds: "Hearth God," "Mountain Lord," "Crow... reversible..." suggesting communication between deities.
• He explores various talents through the Three Lives Stone, gaining insights into the origins and fates of other individuals and organizations from their Hometown and the Supernatural World.
• No information about Jiang Qiao himself is revealed until the last talent, Bricklayer.

Character Developments

• Jiang Qiao demonstrates curiosity and analytical skills as he tries to decipher the information from the Hearth Fire and the talents.
• He becomes more determined to uncover his past and understand his role in the world's history.

Significant Themes

• The struggle for survival and resistance against fate's calamities, as seen in talents like "Share with Those Who See."
• The pursuit of knowledge and power, and the consequences of challenging divine entities, as seen in talents like "Mad Scientist" and "Soul Reaper."

Character Interactions

• Jiang Qiao interacts with the talents as a silent observer, learning about the experiences and fates of others.
• He reflects on the information gained, comparing it to what he knows from the outside world and Moon Laurel's hints.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Qiao, after trying twelve talents, decides to use "Bricklayer," a B-Class talent from the "Survivor System," for the first time.
• Upon activating "Bricklayer," Jiang Qiao finds himself back in his home twelve years ago, just before his transmigration to Bin City.
• He discovers that most of his talents and strength have disappeared, and he's back to being a beginner in the supernatural world.
• Jiang Qiao receives a call from his childhood friend, Su Qi, who invites him out, hinting at having a secret to share.

Character Developments

• Jiang Qiao: He shows curiosity and caution upon returning to the past. He's trying to understand his situation and the reason behind his return.
• Su Qi: He's shown to be impulsive and secretive, hinting at having experienced something unusual during his hospitalization.

Significant Themes

• Time Travel: The chapter explores the concept of traveling back in time, with Jiang Qiao returning to the moment before his transmigration.
• Identity and Belonging: Jiang Qiao grapples with his identity and sense of belonging in this new (old) timeline, questioning whether he's truly back or in an illusion.
• Supernatural Awareness: The chapter hints at the presence of supernatural elements in the 'normal' world, with Su Qi's mysterious secret suggesting that he might have encountered something unusual.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Qiao and Su Qi: Their interaction is brief but significant. Su Qi's secret hints at potential supernatural events, which could lead to further interaction and exploration of the current timeline's secrets with Jiang Qiao.
• Jiang Qiao and the 'Bricklayer' Talent: Jiang Qiao's interaction with his 'Bricklayer' talent is the catalyst for his return to the past. His confusion and curiosity about this talent drive the plot forward.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Qiao notices unusual news reports about ghost sightings, mutated creatures, and strange events worldwide.
• He suspects that a supernatural infection might be spreading due to a meteorite.
• Jiang Qiao meets Su Qi at a vegetarian restaurant, where Su Qi shares his eerie experience at the hospital.

Character Developments

• Jiang Qiao, with his extensive supernatural experience, becomes increasingly concerned about the recent anomalies.
• Su Qi, initially skeptical, starts considering the possibility of supernatural occurrences after his hospital encounter.

Significant Themes

• The blurring line between the natural and supernatural worlds.
• The role of intuition and experience in recognizing anomalies.
• The struggle between disbelief and acceptance of the extraordinary.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Qiao and Su Qi's conversation reveals their shared history and mutual respect, with Jiang Qiao acting as a mentor figure.
• Jiang Qiao's calm and collected demeanor contrasts with Su Qi's initial disbelief and later unease.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xiao Wang, a hospital security guard, experiences unsettling nightmares after his night shifts.
• An unusual number of patients from the Wanguo Hotel are admitted, all in a coma-like state with lividity, suggesting they should be dead but are still alive.
• A doctor, Ma, falls to his death from the upper floors of the hospital.
• Upon investigation, the upper floors are found deserted, with no sign of the patients or staff who were there earlier.
• The hospital becomes eerily quiet and deserted, with no way to contact the outside world.
• The group decides to hide in the Electrocardiogram Department on the second floor.

Character Developments

• Xiao Wang: Initially curious and slightly uneasy, he becomes more concerned and alarmed as the situation unfolds.
• Doctor (Director of Thoracic Surgery): He takes charge of the situation, using his knowledge and experience to guide the group. He acknowledges the strange occurrences and prioritizes safety.

Significant Themes

• Supernatural or unexplained phenomena: The chapter introduces elements of the unknown, such as the living patients with signs of death and the sudden disappearance of people in the hospital.
• Fear and uncertainty: The characters experience fear and unease due to the strange events and their inability to explain or control the situation.
• Adaptability: The doctors, despite their materialistic education, are open to the possibility of the supernatural and adapt their behavior accordingly.

Character Interactions

• Xiao Wang interacts with Master Jiang, the ambulance driver, who shares information about the patients from the Wanguo Hotel.
• Xiao Wang and the group of doctors and security guards discuss and decide on their course of action, with the doctor in his forties taking the lead.
• The group dynamics shift as they become more isolated and fearful, relying on each other for support and decision-making.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A sudden power outage occurs in a restaurant where Jiang Qiao and Su Qi are dining.
• An abnormal, purplish-blue fog spreads outside, reminiscent of a supernatural event.
• A waiter explains that the entire area is affected, and there's no mobile signal.
• A woman's scream is heard outside, followed by the sound of struggling and heavy footsteps.
• Jiang Qiao peeks through the door and sees a tall, human-like shadow dragging the waiter away, who appears to be injured.
• Jiang Qiao confirms that they've encountered a malevolent ghost and that the fog is a Ghost Domain.

Character Developments

• Su Qi, initially skeptical about supernatural events, becomes terrified and accepts the situation after seeing the ghostly figure.
• Jiang Qiao remains calm and composed, displaying knowledge about supernatural events and malevolent ghosts.

Significant Themes

• Supernatural events and malevolent ghosts can manifest in the real world, affecting people's lives.
• Fear and disbelief can cloud one's judgment and ability to react appropriately in extraordinary situations.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Qiao and Su Qi's dynamic shifts from a casual meal to a tense, survival situation.
• Jiang Qiao takes the lead, providing guidance and reassurance to Su Qi, who relies on him for decisions.
• The waiter's fate serves as a grim reminder of the danger they face.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Qiao and Su Qi decide to leave the Wanguo Hotel due to the Supernatural Event.
• They encounter a Malevolent Ghost in the hotel corridor, which Jiang Qiao instantly kills using his B-rank Talent, Bricklayer.
• They continue towards Emerald Antique City, the opposite direction of the event's origin.

Character Developments

• Jiang Qiao demonstrates his combat prowess and confidence in dealing with Malevolent Ghosts.
• Su Qi gains confidence in Jiang Qiao's abilities and starts to trust him more.

Significant Themes

• The importance of quick action and movement in avoiding Malevolent Ghosts during a Supernatural Event.
• The difference in strength and experience between Jiang Qiao and other First Order Newcomers.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Qiao and Su Qi work together to navigate the dangerous hotel corridor.
• Su Qi looks up to Jiang Qiao after witnessing his combat skills.