Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Qiao and the Survivors wait in the wooden house as the rain stops and night falls on Mount Qi Yun.
• Jiang Qiao observes an old woman (a Malevolent Ghost) washing a dead infant in the stream outside the house.
• The Man with the Great Saber reveals that this Old Woman Malevolent Ghost killed one of his companions by turning him into a baby.

Character Developments

• Jiang Qiao: Shows curiosity and caution when observing the Old Woman Malevolent Ghost. He also demonstrates understanding of the Supernatural World's phenomena and Malevolent Ghosts.
• The Man with the Great Saber: Reveals his lack of composure and fortitude when facing danger, indicating he's not well-versed in high-level missions or hardships.

Significant Themes

• The dangers and unpredictability of Malevolent Ghosts in the Supernatural World.
• The differences in Survivors' experiences and strengths due to changes in the Survivor System's missions.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Qiao and the Man with the Great Saber: The Man with the Great Saber shares his encounter with the Old Woman Malevolent Ghost, revealing his fear and lack of composure. Jiang Qiao listens and assesses the man's capabilities.

Key Plot Points and Events

• An old woman washes a dead infant in a stream, then leaves with the infant in a bamboo basket.
• A small wooden boat with an oil lamp appears on the stream, passing under the bridge where Jiang Qiao is hiding.
• The boat sinks slightly after passing the spot where the old woman washed the infant.
• Jiang Qiao uses his Dual Pupils to see that the boat is connected to an empty grave with a photograph of the dead infant on the tombstone. The infant's cries come from the photograph.
• The Man with the Great Saber reveals that Mount Qi Yun experiences thick fog at night, which hides a great terror and increases the activity of malevolent spirits.

Character Developments

• Jiang Qiao demonstrates his supernatural abilities, using his Dual Pupils to observe the boat and the grave.
• The Man with the Great Saber shows his knowledge about Mount Qi Yun and its supernatural phenomena.

Significant Themes

• Supernatural occurrences and their connection to the environment.
• The danger and mystery of Mount Qi Yun's fog.
• The interaction between the living and the dead, as seen through the old woman and the infant.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Qiao and the Man with the Great Saber discuss the strange events and the nature of Mount Qi Yun's fog.
• The old woman and the infant are connected through the washing of the infant and the subsequent appearance of the boat and the grave.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A man shares a strange story about Mount Qi Yun's smoggy days, where a village elder could enter and exit an empty area without supernatural interference.
• Jiang Qiao, initially disinterested, becomes intrigued when he sees a bizarre black wind carrying hair-like objects in the smog.
• He observes a giant rock with long hair stuck in its crevices and a patch of woods with female corpses hanging from trees, each wearing red embroidered shoes. These corpses release hair into the wind, which becomes hostile when it encounters living beings.

Character Developments

• Jiang Qiao: Initially dismissive, he becomes more curious and involved in the strange events unfolding outside.
• The Man with the Great Saber: He shares the story about Mount Qi Yun but lacks concrete evidence to support its authenticity.

Significant Themes

• Supernatural occurrences and their causes (Ghost Domain, Supernatural Space, etc.).
• The power of observation and curiosity in uncovering truths.
• The consequences of supernatural interference on the living.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Qiao and The Man with the Great Saber: They exchange information, with Jiang Qiao questioning the man's sources and eventually dismissing him as an unreliable informant.
• Jiang Qiao and the female corpses: He observes them from a distance, and they react to his presence by turning their heads in unison.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A malevolent spirit, Lady Rain, is summoned to Mount Qi Yun to kill Jiang Qiao.
• Jiang Qiao senses her presence and is prepared for combat.
• Lady Rain's arrival causes the smog to dissipate and a blue mist to appear.
• She confirms that she's there to kill Jiang Qiao and that he can't kill her.

Character Developments

• Jiang Qiao shows seriousness and wariness when facing Lady Rain, indicating her power and threat.
• Lady Rain displays confidence and certainty in her ability to kill Jiang Qiao.

Significant Themes

• The power and danger of malevolent spirits.
• The importance of knowledge and understanding of one's opponent in combat.
• The theme of life and death, with Lady Rain unafraid of death and Jiang Qiao determined to keep living.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Qiao and Lady Rain engage in a verbal exchange before their impending battle.
• The Survivors in the wooden house are confused and frightened by the strange occurrences but look to Jiang Qiao for safety.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Qiao faces Lady Rain, a formidable Malevolent Ghost.
• Lady Rain's ability turns the air into water, causing Jiang Qiao to suffocate and his body to disintegrate.
• Jiang Qiao uses his "Time Reversal" ability to heal himself.
• He then uses his "Stealthy Cutter" technique to severely injure Lady Rain.
• Lady Rain recovers and reappears, revealing she's not easily defeated.
• Jiang Qiao transforms into a Dead Infant and uses his "Heaven Communicating Talisman Art" and "Thunder Spirit" to heavily wound Lady Rain again.

Character Developments

• Jiang Qiao demonstrates his powerful abilities and strategic thinking against a formidable opponent.
• Lady Rain shows resilience and recovery abilities, proving her strength and dominance.

Significant Themes

• The power of supernatural abilities and their applications in battle.
• The resilience and recovery abilities of Malevolent Ghosts.
• The strategic thinking and adaptability of Jiang Qiao.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Qiao and Lady Rain engage in a fierce battle, testing each other's strengths and abilities.
• Jiang Qiao shows respect for Lady Rain's skills but maintains a dominant and confident demeanor.
• Lady Rain remains focused on defeating Jiang Qiao, showing no fear or concern for his praise.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Qiao faces Lady Rain, a powerful malevolent ghost at Ninth Tier Peak, nearing Demigod level.
• Lady Rain uses four different rules (Talismans, Time, Lightning, Assassination) against Jiang Qiao.
• Jiang Qiao blocks Lady Rain's curse and rain attack, but she revives and multiplies, overwhelming him.

Character Developments

• Jiang Qiao shows his strength and versatility in using different rules, but struggles against Lady Rain's overwhelming power.
• Lady Rain demonstrates her invincibility below the Demigod level, using her rain curse to revive and multiply.

Significant Themes

• The power of rules and their limitations.
• The struggle against overwhelming odds.
• The pursuit of strength and understanding of one's abilities.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Qiao and Lady Rain engage in a battle of wits and power, with Jiang Qiao trying to outmaneuver Lady Rain, while she uses her overwhelming strength to wear him down.
• Jiang Qiao learns about Lady Rain's abilities and her confidence in defeating him, understanding the true meaning of her invincibility below the Demigod level.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lady Rain, a Ninth Tier Peak malevolent ghost, acknowledges Jiang Qiao's strength after he kills her multiple times.
• Lady Rain reveals she was chased by someone with Demigod items and plans to reach the Taboo realm.
• Jiang Qiao activates his Heaven Communicating Talisman Art, summoning a colossal Thunder Spirit.
• Lady Rain attacks with her supernatural abilities, creating a vast, cold lake to suppress Jiang Qiao.
• Jiang Qiao counters by activating seven talismans, summoning a stone door from the upper reaches of the River of History.

Character Developments

• Lady Rain: Shows arrogance and ambition, revealing her past and plans for the future. She demonstrates her immense power, surpassing Ninth Tier Peak.
• Jiang Qiao: Shows confidence and nonchalance in the face of danger. He activates his Heaven Communicating Talisman Art, revealing its unique and powerful abilities.

Significant Themes

• Power and Ambition: Both characters exhibit immense power and ambition, with Lady Rain aiming to reach the Taboo realm and Jiang Qiao specializing in fighting unrivaled opponents.
• The Path of Talismans: The chapter delves into the intricacies of the Heaven Communicating Talisman Art, its unique abilities, and the rules governing talismans in the Supernatural World.

Character Interactions

• Lady Rain and Jiang Qiao: The two exchange words, revealing their pasts and intentions. Their interaction is marked by mutual respect for each other's strength and a desire to test their limits.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A team of Awakened Ones from the "Black Skull" force, led by a Sixth Tier elder, hunts "Mud Children" near Mount Qi Yun for their dark golden mud, a valuable defensive material.
• The team learns about the dangers of Mount Qi Yun and Great Qiu Marsh from the elder, who warns them about the perils of excessive curiosity in the Supernatural World.
• Suddenly, a vast expanse of white smog from Mount Qi Yun envelops the team, and they are caught despite trying to flee.

Character Developments

• The Sixth Tier elder demonstrates his knowledge and experience by warning the team about the dangers of Mount Qi Yun and Great Qiu Marsh.
• The team shows respect and deference to the elder, indicating his leadership role within the "Black Skull" force.

Significant Themes

• Dangers of the Supernatural World: The story highlights the risks and perils faced by Awakened Ones, with even a powerful team like the "Black Skull" force being vulnerable to sudden supernatural threats.
• Caution and Curiosity: The elder's advice to the team emphasizes the importance of understanding one's limits and not delving too deeply into matters beyond one's strength, reflecting the delicate balance between caution and curiosity in the Supernatural World.

Character Interactions

• The team interacts with the Sixth Tier elder with respect and deference, seeking his knowledge and guidance.
• Liu Rumei and an unidentified man discuss the intense supernatural battle at Mount Qi Yun, displaying their awareness of and interest in powerful supernatural events.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A fierce battle occurs on Mount Qi Yun, drawing the attention of Awakened Ones within a 10,000-mile radius.
• Jiang Qiao fights against Lady Rain, a top-tier Malevolent Ghost, on the Great Marsh.
• Lady Rain uses her "divinity," a powerful ability reserved for Demigods, to attack Jiang Qiao.

Character Developments

• Jiang Qiao demonstrates his formidable strength and resilience, fighting Lady Rain to a standstill.
• Lady Rain reveals her impatience and willingness to use her ultimate trump card to defeat Jiang Qiao.

Significant Themes

• The struggle for power and dominance among Awakened Ones.
• The risks and rewards of using "divinity" before becoming a Demigod.
• The difficulty of killing opponents of the same tier.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Qiao and Lady Rain engage in a fierce battle, neither willing to back down.
• The battle draws the attention of other Awakened Ones, some curious, some cautious, and others reckless.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lady Rain merges with the heavy rain, embedding herself within every drop, demonstrating her divinity.
• Jiang Qiao learns about divinity from Durahan's notes but understands it's challenging to obtain.
• Lady Rain attacks Jiang Qiao with the rain, causing severe injuries that Time Reversal can't heal.
• Jiang Qiao uses Time Jump to restore his body, but Lady Rain blocks nearby timelines, preventing further use of Time Reversal.
• Jiang Qiao reveals he hasn't lost yet and pulls out a pair of scarlet scissors and a wisp of red flame.

Character Developments

• Lady Rain shows her power and understanding of rules, demonstrating her divinity and ability to block time manipulation.
• Jiang Qiao reveals he has more trump cards, including Time Jump, and shows acceptance of his situation, indicating growth in maturity.

Significant Themes

• The struggle against overwhelming power and the search for a way to counter it.
• The concept of divinity, its origin, and the challenges in obtaining it.
• The importance of understanding operational-level cognition for real, profit-generating hard knowledge.

Character Interactions

• Lady Rain and Jiang Qiao engage in a battle of wits and power, with Lady Rain underestimating Jiang Qiao's capabilities.
• Jiang Qiao shows respect for Lady Rain's power but maintains his composure and confidence, hinting at a hidden ace.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Qiao learns about Xian, mysterious beings even more bizarre than Malevolent Ghosts, from the Simulator.
• He obtains the Hearth Fire talent, an X-Class Talent formed by a ball of flame from the depths of the underground merging with the Bone Fire.
• Jiang Qiao encounters Lady Rain, a powerful ghost, on Mount Qi Yun.
• They engage in a battle, with Jiang Qiao using his mastery of multiple rules, including fate, to hold his ground against Lady Rain.
• Lady Rain reveals her intention to capture Jiang Qiao to gain benefits from his mysterious origin, which could attract the attention of Demigods.
• Jiang Qiao expresses interest in Lady Rain's pursuit of becoming a Demigod.

Character Developments

• Jiang Qiao: Shows growth in his understanding of the supernatural world, obtains a powerful new talent, and demonstrates his ability to wield multiple rules, including the rare power of fate.
• Lady Rain: Reveals her ambition to become a Demigod, shows concern about the pressure from other Demigods, and expresses interest in Jiang Qiao's mysterious origin.

Significant Themes

• The mystery and power of Xian, beings even more enigmatic than Malevolent Ghosts.
• The pressure and competition among powerful beings, such as Demigods.
• The pursuit of power and the consequences it brings, as seen in Lady Rain's ambition.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Qiao and Lady Rain: Engage in a battle of wits and power, with each showing interest in the other's secrets and pursuits. Their interaction highlights the theme of mutual pursuit and the consequences of power.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Qiao's "Hearth Fire" ignites Lady Rain's rain and divinity, turning Mount Qi Yun into a fiery mountain.
• Lady Rain panics as her rules' power decreases, and she's unable to escape the flames.
• Jiang Qiao uses his "Stealthy" assassination technique, aiming to kill Lady Rain while she's vulnerable.
• Lady Rain attempts to use a Demigod item to escape, but Jiang Qiao counters with his Sin Mirror, canceling it out.
• Jiang Qiao seizes the opportunity and kills Lady Rain with his "Stealthy" threads.

Character Developments

• Jiang Qiao: Demonstrates the power of his "Hearth Fire" and uses his "Stealthy" technique to kill Lady Rain, showing his strategic thinking and resourcefulness.
• Lady Rain: Loses her composure for the first time, showing fear and desperation as she realizes the power of Jiang Qiao's flames and struggles to escape.

Significant Themes

• The power of supernatural entities and their limits, with X-Class talents like Jiang Qiao's "Hearth Fire" transcending normal boundaries.
• The struggle for survival and the desperation it can cause, as seen in Lady Rain's attempts to escape and her eventual demise.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Qiao and Lady Rain: Their battle reaches a climax, with Jiang Qiao using all his might to kill Lady Rain while she's at her most vulnerable, showing the intense rivalry and desperation between them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lady Rain gains divinity after her death, triggering a celestial phenomenon.
• Jiang Qiao retrieves Lady Rain's Demigod item, a purple handkerchief, and a raindrop-shaped crystal, which he believes is the source of her divinity.
• The wooden house from Soul Soothing Villa prepares to shift through space, leaving the survivors behind.

Character Developments

• Jiang Qiao acknowledges Lady Rain as his most formidable opponent at the same level, reflecting his growth and humility.
• Jiang Qiao's Bone Fire upgrades to Hearth Fire, giving him an X-Class Ninth Tier talent equivalent to divinity, and allowing him to suppress Lady Rain.

Significant Themes

• The path to becoming a Demigod is uncertain and requires finding one's own way.
• Jiang Qiao's duality as a character is explored: his confidence in his abilities is challenged by Lady Rain, and he acknowledges the need for caution and preparation.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Qiao reflects on his past encounters and his newfound respect for Lady Rain as an opponent.
• Jiang Qiao interacts with the survivors in the wooden house, acknowledging their luck in remaining unharmed.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Elegant Man and Liu Rumei travel to Mount Qi Yun and find it drastically changed, with lava flowing and intense heat.
• They spot Jiang Qiao in an intact wooden house and recognize him as the enemy of the Guangming Society.
• Liu Rumei realizes Jiang Qiao killed Lady Rain, making him even more formidable.
• Jiang Qiao senses their presence, mocks them, and attacks with lightning, injuring both before fleeing using the wooden house's spatial conversion.

Character Developments

• Liu Rumei: Recognizes Jiang Qiao as a dangerous enemy and feels a strong sense of crisis.
• The Elegant Man: Acknowledges Jiang Qiao's threat and is injured by his attack.
• Jiang Qiao: Demonstrates his power and ruthlessness by attacking Liu Rumei and the Elegant Man without hesitation.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and the threat of powerful individuals (Jiang Qiao, Lady Rain).
• The consequences of past actions (Liu Rumei and the Elegant Man's fear of Jiang Qiao due to his history with the Guangming Society).
• The dangers of underestimating one's enemies (Liu Rumei's hasty departure and subsequent injury).

Character Interactions

• Liu Rumei and the Elegant Man: They work together to assess the situation at Mount Qi Yun and recognize Jiang Qiao as a threat. They attempt to flee but are injured by Jiang Qiao's attack.
• Jiang Qiao and Liu Rumei/Elegant Man: Jiang Qiao mocks them and attacks without mercy, demonstrating his disregard for their status as powerful experts.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Qiao, now a Ninth Tier strong individual, disappears after defeating Lady Rain at Mount Qi Yun.
• Two powerful survivors, including Liu Rumei and a refined man, discuss Jiang Qiao's sudden appearance and strength.
• They interrogate the survivors from the wooden house about their encounter with Jiang Qiao.
• The refined man attempts to search the Man with the Great Saber's memories but encounters a mysterious Rune, causing him severe pain.

Character Developments

• Jiang Qiao's power and status are confirmed to have reached Ninth Tier, and speculations arise about his past life as a Demigod.
• Liu Rumei, an Elder of the Guangming Society, shows concern for finding Jiang Qiao and understanding his purpose.
• The refined man, despite his power, is injured and surprised by the mysterious Rune in the Man with the Great Saber's memories.

Significant Themes

• The Supernatural World's power dynamics and the struggle for information and control.
• The consequences of memory manipulation and the desperation of those facing it.
• Speculations about Jiang Qiao's past life and his current goals.

Character Interactions

• Liu Rumei and the refined man discuss Jiang Qiao's sudden appearance and his possible reincarnation.
• The refined man interrogates the survivors from the wooden house, showing no mercy despite their cooperation.
• The refined man attempts to search the Man with the Great Saber's memories, leading to his injury and surprise.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Qiao returns to Soul Soothing Villa after dealing with Lady Rain.
• Two Ninth Tier experts from the Guangming Society probe the memories of captured Awakeners, triggering Jiang Qiao's countermeasures.
• Jiang Qiao's talismans kill the Awakeners and severely injure the two experts, forcing them to flee.

Character Developments

• Jiang Qiao demonstrates his strategic thinking and powerful talismans, further revealing his strength and unpredictability.
• The two Ninth Tier experts from the Guangming Society show their arrogance and underestimation of Jiang Qiao's capabilities.

Significant Themes

• The power of surprise and preparation, as seen in Jiang Qiao's use of talismans to counter the experts' probing.
• The theme of revenge, as Jiang Qiao indirectly avenges the Awakeners by leaving talismans on them.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Qiao interacts with the two Ninth Tier experts indirectly through his talismans, demonstrating his ability to control situations from a distance.
• The two experts interact with each other, showing their shock and fear when faced with Jiang Qiao's countermeasures.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Qiao returns to Soul Soothing Villa after leaving Wang Kui behind on Mount Qi Yun.
• He uses his "Stealthy" state to navigate the villa, expecting to be discovered eventually.
• He finds a wooden building with unusual characteristics and a dead body upstairs, an outsider who was hanged.
• The victim's pupils contain a miniature image of his death.

Character Developments

• Jiang Qiao demonstrates his cautious and calculated approach to exploring the villa, showing his adaptability and patience.
• The dead outsider is introduced, revealing that the villa has had other visitors besides Wang Kui.

Significant Themes

• Supernatural vs. Reality: The villa's supernatural elements contrast with Jiang Qiao's rational, scientific approach.
• Death and Memory: The victim's pupils recording his death scene explores the theme of death and the memories it leaves behind.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Qiao interacts with the villa's environment and the dead body, using his knowledge and skills to analyze the situation.
• There's no direct interaction with other characters in this chapter, but Jiang Qiao's thoughts about Wang Kui and the villa's Malevolent Spirit hint at potential future interactions.

Key Plot Points and Events

1. Jiang Qiao encounters a peculiar corpse with images from before death in its eyes.
2. The corpse reacts to Jiang Qiao's lightning attack, suggesting it was alive but corrupted by the Wooden Building's supernatural influence.
3. Jiang Qiao discovers more corpses and encounters abnormal phenomena as he progresses deeper into the Soul Soothing Villa.
4. The environment changes, with the alleyway narrowing and the world outside disappearing, indicating he's trapped in a supernatural interference.

Character Developments

• Jiang Qiao demonstrates his power and understanding of supernatural phenomena, showing he's a formidable opponent.
• The first corpse reveals a level of cunning, leaving clues in his eyes to seek help, suggesting a past struggle against the supernatural influence.

Significant Themes

• The supernatural influence in the Soul Soothing Villa is presented as a malevolent force that corrupts and traps those who enter.
• Jiang Qiao's stealth and caution are initially emphasized, but he later shifts to direct confrontation when he realizes he's been discovered.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Qiao interacts with the first corpse, attempting to destroy it but ultimately helping it find release.
• Jiang Qiao's actions and thoughts are the primary focus of the chapter, with no other characters present.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Qiao encounters an old man in a small courtyard filled with coffins, who reveals he is Wang Kui, the source of the Soul Soothing Villa.
• The old man admits to sending Jiang Qiao to Mount Qi Yun to contact Lady Rain, but denies possessing Wang Kui or planning to possess Jiang Qiao.
• He reveals that Wang Kui is his past self, a remnant of his journey to become a demigod, and a threat to his current existence.
• Jiang Qiao drinks tea with the old man, who then explains his past and the presence of the coffins.

Character Developments

• Jiang Qiao: Shows his bold and direct nature, drinking tea in large gulps and asking blunt questions.
• The Old Man (Wang Kui of the present): Reveals his past and his current situation, showing a mix of wisdom, patience, and ruthlessness.

Significant Themes

• The consequences of pursuing power and immortality.
• The burden of the past and the necessity of severing ties with it.
• The struggle between the old and the new, and the preservation of one's identity.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Qiao and the Old Man: Their interaction is tense yet cordial, with Jiang Qiao being direct and the Old Man maintaining a calm and patient demeanor throughout their conversation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• An old man performed a secret technique to transform his supernatural hidden dangers into a half-bone creature, Wang Kui, which should have been mindless and aimless. However, Wang Kui gained consciousness and the ability to revive, posing a threat to the old man.
• Wang Kui, connected to the old man, enters his mountain villa repeatedly, even bringing Jiang Qiao inside. Jiang Qiao, aware of the danger, sets up a trap but is surprised by Jiang Qiao's strength, who defeats Lady Rain.
• The old man offers Jiang Qiao three compensation items: the Heart of Stone (a malevolent spirit's heart with secrets of life and death), Guiding Incense (aiding in finding the best path for Demigod ascension), and a map to Demon Port (a Nether Sea port still in use).

Character Developments

• Old Man: Reveals his past mistake in creating a conscious Wang Kui and feels threatened by it. He attempts to compensate Jiang Qiao for his actions.
• Jiang Qiao: Shows his strength by defeating Lady Rain and demonstrates his cunning by setting up a trap. He expresses interest in the Demon Port map.

Significant Themes

• Consequences of Actions: The old man's past action (creating Wang Kui) has severe consequences, highlighting the theme of cause and effect.
• Power and Compensation: The old man's power is evident in his ability to create and control supernatural entities, and he uses this power to compensate Jiang Qiao.
• Secrets of Life and Death: The Heart of Stone and Demon Port hint at the mysteries of life and death, which are central themes in the Supernatural World.

Character Interactions

• Old Man and Jiang Qiao: The old man acknowledges Jiang Qiao's strength and offers compensation to resolve their enmity. Jiang Qiao is cautious but interested in the old man's offers.
• Jiang Qiao and Lady Rain: Jiang Qiao's strength is demonstrated when he defeats Lady Rain, showing his capability in the Supernatural Circle.