Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Qiao reflects on the dangers of the Supernatural World, deciding to avoid entering it unless necessary.
• A mysterious wooden chair appears in the Ghost Domain corridor, later revealed to be a supernatural item.
• The chair, connected to the Ghost Domain by a black line, brings an old man ghost into the real world, killing an Awakened (Captain Zhao) instantly.
• More chairs appear, surrounding the Awakened, with an old man ghost on each. The Awakened try to destroy the ghosts before they fully manifest.

Character Developments

• Jiang Qiao demonstrates his power and calmness, sitting on a chair and defeating the old ghost without fear.
• Captain Zhao's death serves as a stark reminder of the dangers in the Supernatural World.

Significant Themes

• The terrifying nature of the Supernatural World and its dangers, even for powerful Awakened like Jiang Qiao.
• The importance of caution and preparation when dealing with supernatural phenomena.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Qiao's interaction with the old man ghost showcases his power and fearlessness.
• The Awakened group's panic and desperate attempts to destroy the old ghosts highlight their vulnerability and lack of coordination.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Qiao, a Triple Awakener (Celestial Master), arrives at the Ghost Domain corridor.
• He uses his lightning and talisman abilities to attack the corridor, aiming to destroy the wooden chairs within.
• The chairs in the lobby shatter after Jiang Qiao's attack on the corridor.
• Jiang Qiao enters Stealth mode and leaves, telling the search team to continue exploring.

Character Developments

• Jiang Qiao demonstrates his power and confidence, drawing attention and awe from the search team.
• The search team members are shocked to learn that Jiang Qiao is a Triple Awakener.

Significant Themes

• Power and its demonstration: Jiang Qiao's display of strength motivates the search team and instills fear in the supernatural entities.
• Exploration and discovery: Jiang Qiao's actions encourage the search team to continue their exploration of the Ghost Domain.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Qiao interacts minimally with the search team, focusing on his mission.
• The search team members are awestruck by Jiang Qiao's abilities and express their gratitude, but he leaves before they can thank him.
• Jiang Qiao's actions inspire the search team to continue their exploration with renewed vigor.

Simulation Summary

• Jiang Qiao is lost in the Supernatural World and encounters various supernatural phenomena and entities, including Malevolent Ghosts and a twisted forest with heart-pitted fruits.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Qiao discovers he can upgrade Substitute Dolls using fruit cores, allowing him to create powerful dolls using lower-tier ghosts.
• He encounters a team of humans from Earth in the supernatural world, who are exploring a dangerous forest.
• Jiang Qiao learns about Blue Star People villages protected by Spirit Sacrifices and follows the human team to one such village.
• He discovers a hidden city with a strange, silent atmosphere when viewed with his gray vision.
• Jiang Qiao encounters an enigmatic faceless person who attempts to attack him using a Substitute Doll.

Character Developments

• Jiang Qiao's strength reaches Fourth Order, and he learns about the slow leveling process of humans in the supernatural world.
• He becomes more cautious and curious about the Blue Star People and their villages.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics between humans and supernatural entities.
• The struggle for survival and adaptation in the supernatural world.
• The discovery of hidden secrets and mysteries.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Qiao observes and interacts with the human team from Earth, learning about their experiences and knowledge.
• He encounters a mysterious, faceless individual who attempts to harm him, revealing the presence of powerful, unknown entities in the supernatural world.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Qiao encounters and defeats a terrifying Malevolent Ghost at the peak of the Seventh Tier, using the "Life Replacement Technique" to survive fatal injuries.
• He upgrades his "Bone Fire" to its peak Sixth Tier level.
• A giant, corpse-constructed being appears in the Empty City, emitting a foul odor and displaying peak Seventh Tier strength.
• Jiang Qiao's team discovers an ordinary bedroom in a Ghost Domain corridor, containing earthenware pots (including the Pot of Blood) and a Malevolent Ghost that can manipulate the corridor's iron door.

Character Developments

• Jiang Qiao demonstrates his formidable power and confidence, defeating a powerful Malevolent Ghost and remaining unfazed by the giant corpse-being.
• He shows concern for the Search Team's safety, warning them and using talismans to save them from the Malevolent Ghost in the bedroom.

Significant Themes

• The power and danger of Supernatural beings, with Malevolent Ghosts displaying significant strength and control over their environments.
• The importance of understanding and adapting to the rules of the Supernatural World, as seen in Jiang Qiao's knowledge of Ghost Domain principles and the ineffectiveness of ordinary tools against supernatural obstacles.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Qiao interacts with the Search Team, giving orders, and showing concern for their safety. The team members are eager to please him and gain his favor.
• Jiang Qiao faces off against Malevolent Ghosts, demonstrating his power and cunning, while also showing restraint in not overcommitting to battles he deems unnecessary.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Qiao encounters the Witch again at Tengfei Building, where she appears as a dark shadow and causes chaos. She is eventually sealed within the building.
• The search for Wu Difeng in Haicheng yields no results, while intense battles between Evolvers and the authorities occur across the city.
• Jiang Qiao, after leaving Tengfei Building, returns to his hotel and uses the potion he found to breakthrough his "Bone Fire" skill to the Seventh Tier.
• Jiang Qiao encounters the Witch again in the swamp, steals her Flying Broomstick, and discovers a colossal tomb with mirror-covered passages that create Rule-based Supernatural Entities.

Character Developments

• Jiang Qiao demonstrates his strength and agility by evading the Witch's attack and stealing her Flying Broomstick. He also shows his intelligence by discovering the secrets of the mirror-covered tomb.
• The Witch, despite her power, is killed by Jiang Qiao's "Bone Fire" skill, which is now strong enough to burn Rule-based Supernatural Entities to death.

Significant Themes

• The struggle between Evolvers and the authorities, reflecting the power dynamics and tensions in the supernatural world.
• Jiang Qiao's growth and development, showcasing his strength, intelligence, and adaptability in the face of supernatural threats.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Qiao interacts with the Witch, leading to her death and his acquisition of her Flying Broomstick.
• Jiang Qiao's actions in Haicheng draw the attention of the authorities, who consider him a potential ally due to his past actions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Qiao encounters and defeats various Malevolent Ghosts in a tomb, discovering a tunnel connecting the Supernatural World and the real world.
• In Ancheng, he investigates the "Guangming" organization and encounters a member, Zhang Ning, who reveals the organization's purpose of selecting "seeds" for the Supernatural World.
• Jiang Qiao kills Zhang Ning and encounters a powerful force from the "Guangming" organization.
• He engages in a prolonged battle with "Hell Fairy Tale," ultimately defeating them and upgrading his "Invincible Body" to Seventh Tier.
• Outside the Capital City, he meets the President of the "Prayer Association," who invites him to collaborate against the "Guangming" organization.

Character Developments

• Jiang Qiao demonstrates increased strength, defeating powerful enemies and upgrading his abilities.
• Zhang Ning, a member of the "Guangming" organization, reveals the organization's goals and methods.
• The President of the "Prayer Association" is introduced as a potential ally with significant power.

Significant Themes

• The inevitable fusion of the two worlds and the role of "seeds" in this process.
• The struggle between the "Guangming" organization and potential opposition, represented by the "Prayer Association."
• Jiang Qiao's growing power and his strategic approach to dealing with threats.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Qiao interacts with various members of the "Guangming" organization, initially investigating them and later engaging in combat.
• He battles against "Hell Fairy Tale," showcasing his strength and tactical prowess.
• Jiang Qiao meets the President of the "Prayer Association," leading to a potential alliance.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Qiao completes the final simulation before the Supernatural Revival, gaining valuable intelligence and powerful items, including a Shroud that blocks supernatural attacks.
• The Supernatural Revival begins, with a massive, inverted city appearing in the sky and malevolent ghosts descending upon Haicheng.
• A peak Third Order malevolent ghost appears in Jiang Qiao's hotel, terrorizing guests.

Character Developments

• Jiang Qiao's strength and confidence grow significantly after the simulation, with his combat power assessed at Fifth Order.
• Jiang Qiao plans to return to Ancheng to find Yang Lulu and gather materials for crafting Substitute Dolls.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics between humans and supernatural entities shift with the Supernatural Revival.
• Jiang Qiao's growth and increasing confidence reflect his journey from a seemingly ordinary person to a powerful expert.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Qiao observes the interactions between the malevolent ghost and the hotel guests, showing curiosity and amusement at the situation.
• The guests' terror and desperate attempts to escape highlight the stark contrast between their vulnerability and the malevolent ghost's power.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Qiao, after scanning a hotel, finds it mostly invaded by Malevolent Ghosts, with one Third Order and many First Order ghosts.
• He defeats the Third Order Malevolent Ghost with ease, takes a Substitute Doll, and heals an injured woman.
• Worldwide, supernatural disasters cause heavy casualties. Xia Country, with its preparations, fares better than other countries.
• Jiang Qiao decides to travel to Ancheng, looking for stronger Malevolent Ghosts to defeat.
• The System notifies Jiang Qiao that he has been chosen as a "Supernatural World Survivor."

Character Developments

• Jiang Qiao demonstrates immense power, easily defeating a Third Order Malevolent Ghost, showing his strength and confidence.
• A bystander records Jiang Qiao's actions, planning to share the video, showing human curiosity and fear in the face of the supernatural.

Significant Themes

• The supernatural revival brings chaos and destruction, highlighting the theme of survival in a harsh environment.
• The theme of human resilience and adaptability is shown through Xia Country's better handling of the crisis compared to other countries.
• The theme of choice and risk is introduced with the System's notification about Jiang Qiao being a Survivor.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Qiao interacts with a Third Order Malevolent Ghost, defeating it, and with an injured woman, saving her.
• A bystander interacts with Jiang Qiao indirectly, recording his actions, showing fear and awe.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Qiao, having experienced Simulator 2.0's upgrade, decides to explore the Supernatural World as a Survivor.
• He awakens in Novice Village No. 404, the first Survivor in the village, and receives a Bronze Treasure Chest.
• Jiang Qiao discovers a chat channel where other Survivors share their information, revealing varying combat powers and talents.

Character Developments

• Jiang Qiao shows curiosity and interest in the new environment and other Survivors.
• Wang Hao, another Survivor, is revealed to be an Awakener, possessing a First Order level and a unique talent.

Significant Themes

• The Supernatural World's harsh yet opportunity-filled nature is emphasized.
• The importance of talents and combat power in survival is highlighted.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Qiao observes and interacts with other Survivors through the chat channel, showing interest in their abilities.
• Wang Hao gains recognition as a powerful figure among the Survivors, with others expressing envy and admiration.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wang Hao, a fellow Survivor, awakens two B-rank Talents, causing envy among others.
• Jiang Qiao, despite having nine SSRs, draws the B-rank Talent 'Bricklayer' again.
• The Newcomer Assessment Period is announced, requiring Survivors to reach the peak of First Order within thirty days to avoid expulsion from the Novice Village.
• Jiang Qiao attends the first village meeting, where Survivors discuss forming teams for mutual support.

Character Developments

• Jiang Qiao: Shows indifference towards his new Talent, 'Bricklayer', and decides to investigate the village's protection measures.
• Wang Hao: Gains respect and admiration from other Survivors after awakening two B-rank Talents.
• Other Survivors: Display a mix of excitement, fear, and determination as they prepare for the Newcomer Assessment Period.

Significant Themes

• The disparity in Talents and their impact on Survivors' status and confidence.
• The importance of teamwork and mutual support in a dangerous environment.
• The harsh consequences of failing the Newcomer Assessment Period.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Qiao observes the interactions among Survivors in the chat channel and at the village meeting.
• Wang Hao receives admiration and offers of alliance from other Survivors due to his powerful Talents.
• Jiang Qiao keeps a low profile, using Stealth to observe the meeting without participating.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wang Hao, a Dual Awakener, proposes teaming up for survival in the Supernatural World.
• Liu Bo, a B-class talent holder, leads a group to explore outside the village.
• Liu Bo is swiftly killed by a Malevolent Ghost (Ghoul) upon crossing the boundary, shocking the villagers.
• Jiang Qiao discovers two Evolvers from the "Prayer Association" who were controlling the Ghoul.

Character Developments

• Wang Hao: Establishes himself as a leader and beacon of hope among the villagers.
• Liu Bo: Initially confident and arrogant, his sudden death serves as a harsh reality check for the villagers.
• Jiang Qiao: Shows his strategic thinking and calm demeanor in the face of danger, deciding to investigate the Evolvers.

Significant Themes

• The brutality and harshness of the Supernatural World.
• The importance of unity and cooperation for survival.
• The existence of external threats (like the "Prayer Association") that prey on the weak.

Character Interactions

• Wang Hao inspires unity and cooperation among the villagers.
• Liu Bo's arrogance and perversion are exposed, leading to his downfall.
• Jiang Qiao's calm and strategic mindset contrasts with the villagers' panic and Liu Bo's recklessness.
• The two Evolvers from the "Prayer Association" display their disregard for the villagers' lives and their desire to cause fear and chaos.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Qiao encounters three Evolvers (two Second Order, one peak Third Order) and eight Second Order Ghouls.
• The peak Third Order Evolver uses a Ghost Domain for stealth, revealing a new type of threat.
• Jiang Qiao defeats all opponents, captures the Ghouls, and creates 11 new Substitute Dolls, totaling 16.
• He reclaims Liu Bo's Petrification ability to craft into a Supernatural Item.
• The village is shrouded in fear after witnessing Liu Bo's death, leading to differing opinions on survival strategies.

Character Developments

• Jiang Qiao demonstrates his power and strategic thinking, increasing his Substitute Dolls and acquiring a new ability.
• The villagers show their true colors: some are pessimistic, others determined to try their best.

Significant Themes

• The harsh reality of survival in the Supernatural World, where death can occur at any moment.
• The importance of preparation and strategy in facing unknown threats.
• The division between those who accept their fate and those who fight against it.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Qiao faces off against the three Evolvers, showcasing his strength and adaptability.
• The villagers discuss their views on survival, revealing their personalities and outlooks on life.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The newcomer assessment mission begins, with 999 people leaving Novice Village No. 404.
• A significant number of people remain in the village due to fear and trauma from the previous day's events.
• Jiang Qiao activates Stealth and leaves the village, discovering a silent wasteland with no colors other than black and white.
• He finds mutated animal corpses and encounters other newcomers discussing their experiences in the Chat Channel.
• Jiang Qiao reaches the outskirts of a vast, boundless forest with twisted, scorched trees and peculiar leaves resembling dead palms.

Character Developments

• Jiang Qiao explores the Supernatural World, appreciating its scenery and discovering its strangeness.
• He notices the System's Talent panel and its relation to killing supernatural monsters for leveling up.
• Jiang Qiao becomes suspicious of the forest's purpose and its potential dangers.

Significant Themes

• The harsh reality and dangers of the Supernatural World, contrasting with the newcomers' initial optimism.
• The importance of caution and thorough investigation before acting, as demonstrated by Jiang Qiao's approach to the forest.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Qiao observes other newcomers' experiences and conversations in the Chat Channel, highlighting the contrast between their enthusiasm and his wariness.
• He does not interact directly with other characters in this chapter, maintaining his independent exploration.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Qiao enters a familiar forest, realizing he's been here in a simulation.
• He finds a path of broken tombstones, leading to the forest's heart, which connects to a swamp and an ancient tomb palace with a passage to the real world.
• A group of Awakeners, including Fang Tongzhong and Gou Wei, encounter a "Smiling Child" Weirdness and are killed.
• Jiang Qiao witnesses the deaths via the chat channel and realizes the danger of the forest.

Character Developments

• Jiang Qiao: Confirms the forest's connection to the real world and plans to upgrade his strength to cross the swamp.
• Fang Tongzhong: Initially brave, but becomes cautious after encountering the "Smiling Child."
• Gou Wei: Dies despite his enhanced perception, highlighting the danger of the Weirdness.

Significant Themes

• The dangers of the supernatural world and the importance of caution.
• The potential for powerful Weirdness to pose a threat to Awakeners.
• The interconnectedness of the supernatural world with the real world.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Qiao tails a group of Awakeners but doesn't interact with them.
• Fang Tongzhong's group encounters the "Smiling Child," leading to their deaths.
• The chat channel serves as a means for Awakeners to communicate and share information, but also reveals the danger they're in.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Qiao encounters the name "Tree Cocoon Figure" and decides to investigate further.
• Wang Hao, a Dual Awakener, leads a team to defeat a massive black wolf, gaining Ghost Qi and increasing their Talent growth values.
• They encounter a Smiling Child, a Weirdness, and decide to retreat.
• Jiang Qiao finds the corpses of Gou Wei's team, all smiling, and speculates that the Weirdness was taken by something else.

Character Developments

• Jiang Qiao shows curiosity and bravery in exploring the woods.
• Wang Hao demonstrates his leadership, strength, and caution in handling the black wolf and the Smiling Child encounter.

Significant Themes

• The danger and unpredictability of the Supernatural World.
• The importance of caution and preparedness in facing Weirdness.
• The value of teamwork and cooperation in combat, as seen in Wang Hao's team.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Qiao's solo exploration contrasts with Wang Hao's team-based approach.
• Wang Hao's team works together to defeat the black wolf, showcasing their trust and reliance on each other.
• Both Jiang Qiao and Wang Hao encounter Weirdness, highlighting the shared danger they face.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Qiao finds the corpses of Gou Wei and his team, but no sign of the "Smiling Child."
• He discovers the "Smiling Child" is a Second Order Weirdness and easily defeats it, but finds it can't be used to create a Substitute Doll.
• Jiang Qiao realizes the "Smiling Child" appears when trees are destroyed, providing a source of raw materials for his Substitute Dolls.
• Wang Hao and his team survive an encounter with a "Smiling Child" and receive a reward from the System.
• The System announces Jiang Qiao's feat of killing a Second Order Weirdness, causing a stir among the survivors.

Character Developments

• Jiang Qiao demonstrates his strength by easily defeating a Second Order Weirdness and finds a new source of raw materials.
• Wang Hao gains confidence after receiving a reward from the System and starts to let his success go to his head.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics among the survivors, with Jiang Qiao and Wang Hao emerging as strong contenders.
• The importance of resources and materials for crafting and survival in the Supernatural World.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Qiao interacts with the corpses of Gou Wei and his team, showing respect and determination to avenge them.
• Wang Hao interacts with his team, showing leadership and confidence, but also a growing arrogance.
• The survivors in the Chat Channel interact with each other, expressing admiration for Wang Hao and shock at Jiang Qiao's feat.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Qiao, a new player in the Supernatural World, receives a special potion, "King of Strength," from a Golden Treasure Chest, which doubles his damage for an hour.
• He efficiently hunts and collects Weirdness, drawing attention in the chat channel and revealing his identity as a high-level player in the 404 Novice Village.
• Wang Hao, the village's top expert, feels threatened by Jiang Qiao's appearance.
• Jiang Qiao decides to search for a forest to find fruits that can generate Core Hearts, remembering that there's a Sixth Tier Malevolent Ghost in the forest.

Character Developments

• Jiang Qiao demonstrates his strength and becomes a topic of discussion in the village chat.
• Wang Hao feels challenged by Jiang Qiao's appearance and begins to consider him as a potential obstacle.
• Jiang Qiao's "Bricklayer" Talent improves significantly as he wanders the forest.

Significant Themes

• The theme of power and its consequences, as Wang Hao feels threatened by Jiang Qiao's strength.
• The theme of resource management, as Jiang Qiao considers the best use of his Core Hearts and searches for a way to generate more.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Qiao encounters a beggar ghost in the forest, who asks for food.
• Wang Hao and his group discuss Jiang Qiao's appearance and his potential threat to their influence in the village.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Qiao encounters a Malevolent Ghost disguised as a beggar in the woods.
• The beggar possesses a powerful bowl that swallows Jiang Qiao's Talismans and injures one of his Substitute Dolls.
• Jiang Qiao defeats the beggar but spares its life to interrogate it later.
• A group of scavengers arrives, intending to take the beggar's body. Jiang Qiao intervenes.
• The scavengers underestimate Jiang Qiao's strength due to the Simulator's shielding of his true power.

Character Developments

• Jiang Qiao demonstrates his combat skills and strategic thinking, showing no mercy to those who underestimate him.
• The beggar Malevolent Ghost reveals a connection to the "New Humans" and their high-ranking figure, "Vile Beggar."

Significant Themes

• The power of underestimation and the danger of underestimating opponents.
• The value and acquisition of supernatural items and treasures.
• The harsh and dangerous nature of the Supernatural World.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Qiao and the beggar Malevolent Ghost: A brief battle ensues, with Jiang Qiao emerging victorious but intrigued by the beggar's connection to the "New Humans."
• Jiang Qiao and the scavengers: Jiang Qiao is underestimated by the scavengers, leading to a confrontation where he demonstrates his true power.
• The scavengers among themselves: They display a hierarchical structure, with the middle-aged man giving orders and the others following his lead.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Qiao encounters a group of Awakeners led by a Third Order middle-aged man. They are tracking a malevolent ghost from Qing County, which has a treasure.
• Jiang Qiao kills the group, extracts their Weirdness, and takes their belongings, gaining two more Substitute Dolls.
• He interrogates the malevolent ghost, learning it's from Qing County, but it self-destructs before revealing more.
• Jiang Qiao hears another group led by Wang Xing discussing their pursuit of Yang Jun's group, who are also after the malevolent ghost's treasure.

Character Developments

• Jiang Qiao demonstrates his power, using multiple abilities (Lightning, Blazing Fire, Talismans) to defeat the group led by the middle-aged man.
• The malevolent ghost shows self-awareness and fear, but self-destructs before revealing much about Qing County.
• Wang Xing, a peak Fourth Order Awakener, is introduced as a leader of another group pursuing Yang Jun.

Significant Themes

• The pursuit of power and treasure leads Awakeners to take risks and form rivalries.
• The Supernatural World's dangers are highlighted, with even First Order Awakeners venturing into dangerous areas.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Qiao interacts with the middle-aged man and his group, leading to their demise.
• Jiang Qiao interrogates the malevolent ghost, learning about Qing County.
• Wang Xing's group discusses their pursuit of Yang Jun's group, unaware of Jiang Qiao's presence.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Qiao, a newcomer, emerges unharmed from the Shady Forest, attracting the attention of a Second Order team led by Wang Xing.
• The team invites Jiang Qiao to join them, but he declines, revealing his Stealth ability before leaving.
• Wang Xing's team discovers the charred corpses of Yang Jun's group, their Weirdness dug out, suggesting a powerful opponent.
• Jiang Qiao reaches Second Order, activating the mission system, which offers various tasks with different levels and rewards.

Character Developments

• Jiang Qiao demonstrates his independence and confidence, declining the team's invitation and revealing his Stealth ability.
• Wang Xing and his team show caution and strategic thinking, not pursuing Jiang Qiao despite his potential threat, and later speculating about his involvement in Yang Jun's group's demise.

Significant Themes

• The mission system is introduced as a path to progress in the Supernatural World, with missions offering rewards and potentially leading to Ninth Order.
• Teamwork versus independence is explored, with Jiang Qiao choosing to work alone and Wang Xing's team considering using Jiang Qiao as a pawn.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Qiao interacts briefly with Wang Xing's team, declining their invitation to join and revealing his Stealth ability.
• Wang Xing and his team discuss Jiang Qiao's potential involvement in Yang Jun's group's demise, suggesting they view him as a threat or an ally depending on his actions.
• Jiang Qiao interacts with the mission system, choosing to investigate the Ghost Train disappearance case.