Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• A group of tourists on the observation deck witness the cooling Death Angels and fear more monsters might arrive due to the earlier gunshots and grenade explosions.
• A massive low-pressure system approaches, bringing a series of natural disasters: tornadoes, torrential rain, and giant hailstones.
• Song Ren climbs to the rooftop of One World Trade Center and encounters a unique Death Angel that other Death Angels seem to be protecting.
• More Death Angels gather on the rooftop, attacking Song Ren in a coordinated manner.

Character Developments

• Song Ren demonstrates his agility and strength by climbing to the rooftop and facing multiple Death Angels.
• The tourists on the observation deck fall into despair as the natural disasters intensify.

Significant Themes

• The power of nature and its indifference to human life.
• The connection between Song Ren and the Death Angels, with this chapter revealing a potential hierarchy among them.

Character Interactions

• Song Ren interacts with the tourists on the observation deck briefly before leaving to climb to the rooftop.
• Song Ren encounters a unique Death Angel and engages with the other Death Angels protecting it.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A massive Super Tornado approaches New York City.
• Death Angels, attracted by something on a rooftop, swarm a building.
• Song Ren, using his Wind Riding talent and Daoist magic, attempts to divert the tornado.
• The tornado destroys most of the One World Trade Center, but Song Ren's intervention saves the remaining part.
• The police officer thanks Song Ren and invites him to meet the President, but Song Ren declines.

Character Developments

• Song Ren demonstrates his power and selflessness by trying to save the building and its inhabitants.
• The police officer shows gratitude and respect towards Song Ren.

Significant Themes

• Heroism: Song Ren's actions highlight his heroic nature, putting others' safety above his own.
• Resilience: The survivors' emotional journey from despair to hope reflects their resilience in the face of adversity.
• Power and Responsibility: Song Ren's power comes with the responsibility to help others, which he accepts.

Character Interactions

• Song Ren interacts with the police officer, who expresses gratitude and invites him to meet the President.
• The crowd inside the building interacts with Song Ren, showing fear, awe, and gratitude.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A massive tsunami and tornado devastate New York Manhattan, leaving only mid-rise buildings standing.
• Song Ren, the protagonist, finds refuge in a public library, the most intact building in the area.
• A Russian cruise ship drifts into the city, stopping near the library.
• Survivors in the library consider burning books for warmth but face resistance from scholars who value knowledge preservation.

Character Developments

• Song Ren demonstrates calmness, resourcefulness, and self-sufficiency, setting up a firewood stove and sleeping bag for himself.
• The Black traffic police officer shows leadership and concern for the survivors, trying to find solutions for warmth and information.
• Scholars prioritize the preservation of knowledge, even in harsh conditions.

Significant Themes

• Survival vs. Preservation: Survivors prioritize immediate needs like warmth, while scholars emphasize the importance of preserving knowledge and books.
• Leadership and Decision Making: The Black traffic police officer takes initiative in finding solutions, while scholars struggle with their principles.
• Adaptation: Song Ren adapts quickly to the post-disaster environment, finding ways to survive and rest comfortably.

Character Interactions

• Song Ren interacts with the Black traffic police officer, providing information about the outside situation and offering his library room for warmth.
• Survivors discuss and debate the idea of burning books for warmth, with scholars opposing the idea.
• Laura and Sam, the main protagonists of "The Day After Tomorrow," observe Song Ren from a distance, intrigued and wary.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A group of survivors in a public library argue over shared resources, specifically a wood stove, with Song Ren.
• Song Ren defends his right to use the stove, escalating the situation.
• Song Ren shoots and kills a dissenting survivor, then threatens the crowd with a Gatling machine gun.
• Wangcai, Song Ren's companion, brutally kills another survivor who tried to leave.
• The survivors decide to leave the library, despite Sam's warnings about the extreme cold weather approaching.

Character Developments

• Song Ren demonstrates his ruthlessness and willingness to use force to maintain his authority and access to resources.
• Wangcai shows his loyalty to Song Ren and his brutal strength.
• Sam, a climate expert's son, tries to warn the group about the dangerous weather conditions but is ignored.

Significant Themes

• Survival of the fittest and the struggle for resources in a post-apocalyptic world.
• The consequences of ignoring expert advice and the dangers of groupthink.
• The power dynamics and fear that Song Ren instills in the group.

Character Interactions

• Song Ren and the crowd of survivors: Song Ren asserts his dominance and willingness to use force to maintain his position and resources.
• Wangcai and the survivor he kills: Wangcai demonstrates his brutal strength and loyalty to Song Ren.
• Sam and the Black traffic cop: Sam tries to warn the group about the dangerous weather conditions but is ignored by the Black traffic cop and the others.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A group of survivors decides to stay in a public library during a severe snowstorm, with Song Ren among them.
• After two days, a woman named Laura falls into a coma due to sepsis from an infected wound.
• Song Ren reveals that Death Angels have reappeared in the city, but they are not an immediate threat as long as they stay inside the library.
• Song Ren uses a talisman technique to create "talisman water" that temporarily suppresses Laura's sepsis and revives her.

Character Developments

• Song Ren: He demonstrates his knowledge of medicine and talisman techniques, further solidifying his mysterious and powerful image.
• Laura: She falls into a coma due to sepsis but is revived by Song Ren's talisman water.
• Sam: He is determined to save Laura and is willing to brave the snowstorm to retrieve medicine from a nearby cruise ship.

Significant Themes

• Survival: The survivors must adapt to the harsh conditions and make difficult choices to ensure their survival.
• Trust and Fear: The survivors' trust in Song Ren grows due to his actions, but they also fear him and his capabilities.
• Mystery and the Unknown: Song Ren's use of talisman techniques adds an element of mystery and the unknown to the story.

Character Interactions

• Song Ren and the Survivors: Song Ren's actions earn him respect and trust from the other survivors, but they also fear him and are cautious around him.
• Sam and Laura: Sam is determined to save Laura, showing his loyalty and care for her.
• The Black Traffic Cop and Song Ren: The Black traffic cop is intrigued by Song Ren's abilities and asks if he is a super-soldier from the East.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Laura wakes up, temporarily suppressed injuries from Talisman Water.
• She needs antibiotics from the cruise ship, decides to go alone.
• Wolves attack the library; Laura and Sam are the only ones inside.
• Song Ren kills all seven wolves single-handedly.

Character Developments

• Laura: Shows determination and courage, willing to face danger alone.
• Sam: Struggles with a wolf, shows bravery but is no match for the wolves' strength.
• Song Ren: Reveals exceptional combat skills, dispatches seven wolves effortlessly.

Significant Themes

• Courage and Determination: Laura's decision to face danger alone, Sam's attempt to protect her.
• Strength and Power: Song Ren's display of physical prowess and combat skills.
• Survival of the Fittest: The wolves' desperate hunger and the survivors' struggle for survival.

Character Interactions

• Laura and Sam: Sam tries to protect Laura, but she refuses his help.
• Laura and Song Ren: Laura is surprised and grateful for Song Ren's help, but he pushes her away.
• Song Ren and the Wolves: Song Ren demonstrates his formidable combat skills, killing all seven wolves.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Song Ren closes the library doors and kills the remaining Hungry Wolves.
• The survivors have a wolf meat feast, their first substantial meal in days.
• An abrupt halt in the blizzard outside is followed by extreme cold, freezing the library's interior.
• A Death Angel is frozen outside the window, but it breaks free and enters the library.

Character Developments

• Song Ren demonstrates exceptional physical prowess and combat skills, further solidifying his status as a protector.
• Laura shows concern for Song Ren's safety, hinting at growing feelings.
• Sam is in awe of Song Ren's abilities and feels a mix of admiration and jealousy.

Significant Themes

• Survival and adaptability in harsh conditions.
• The power dynamics between humans and alien creatures.
• The impact of extreme weather on survival.

Character Interactions

• Song Ren and Laura: Laura expresses gratitude and concern for Song Ren, while he remains stoic and focused on survival.
• Song Ren and Sam: Sam admires Song Ren's abilities but feels threatened by his growing bond with Laura.
• The survivors and Song Ren: The survivors view Song Ren as a protector and hope for his continued guidance and protection.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Song Ren fights and defeats a Death Angel in the library.
• He drags the defeated Death Angel outside to face a horde of over thirty more.
• Song Ren activates his Descend God ability to combat the extreme cold and enhanced strength.
• He systematically dismantles the Death Angels' heads, shredding their internal muscles, and defeats them one by one.
• Hundreds more Death Angels converge on the area, and Song Ren uses his Divine Voice to incapacitate them, causing significant damage to nearby survivors.

Character Developments

• Song Ren demonstrates exceptional strength, agility, and strategic thinking in combat.
• He shows concern for the survivors' safety by taking the fight outside and using his abilities to protect them.
• The survivors witness Song Ren's capabilities and are both awestruck and terrified.

Significant Themes

• Survival and the will to fight against overwhelming odds.
• The power of unity and cooperation among survivors.
• The consequences of using powerful abilities in close proximity to others.

Character Interactions

• Song Ren and the survivors: Song Ren acts to protect the survivors, while they watch in awe and fear as he fights the Death Angels.
• Song Ren and the Death Angels: Song Ren demonstrates a deep understanding of the Death Angels' weaknesses and uses their own communication methods against them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Song Ren annihilates hundreds of Death Angels with a single move.
• He returns to the library to secure the survivors and collect valuable materials from the Death Angels' armor.
• Extreme cold weather eases, but temperatures remain below freezing.
• Jack, a climate expert and Sam's father, arrives at the library.
• He finds the library mostly submerged in snow and discovers the corpses of hundreds of Death Angels nearby.
• Jack reunites with Sam, and they share their experiences during the disaster.
• Contact is re-established with the outside world, and rescue operations begin.
• Song Ren decides to leave this world after completing his mission.

Character Developments

• Song Ren demonstrates his overwhelming power and collects valuable materials.
• Jack's determination and resourcefulness are shown as he travels through harsh conditions to reach his son.
• Sam and Laura display resilience and adaptability in surviving the apocalyptic conditions.

Significant Themes

• The power of nature and the human response to natural disasters.
• The importance of family and determination in the face of adversity.
• The consequences of human actions on the environment and the world at large.

Character Interactions

• Song Ren interacts minimally with the survivors, focusing on his mission.
• Jack and Sam reunite, sharing their experiences and expressing their love and relief at being together.
• Wangcai, Song Ren's cat, acts as a guide and protector for the survivors and provides insight into the Death Angels' behavior.

Plot Points and Events

• Song Ren opens five 'Thank You Gifts' treasure chests, obtaining Talent Points, Specialization Points, and Inheritance Points.
• He completes the 'Descend God' talent, gaining the exclusive trait 'Descend God Dharma Aspect,' which significantly boosts his strength.
• Song Ren allocates his Specialization Points to 'Daoist Magic (Spellcasting)' and 'Daoist Magic (Enchantment).'
• He decides to have the system process the Death Angel armor fragments, resulting in a heart protection mirror.
• A 3D online movie, 'The Day After Tomorrow,' produced by Wish × Boss, gains popularity.

Character Developments

• Song Ren completes his 'Descend God' talent, gaining a powerful new ability, and upgrades his 'Daoist Magic' specializations.
• Li Zhibin, an errand boy, watches the 3D movie and experiences the thrill of the apocalyptic events from multiple perspectives.

Significant Themes

• The power of nature and the insignificance of humans in the face of natural disasters.
• The immersive experience of 3D movies and the impact of different perspectives.
• The importance of upgrading talents and skills in preparation for future challenges.

Character Interactions

• Song Ren interacts with the system to process the Death Angel armor fragments and upgrade his abilities.
• Li Zhibin, as a viewer, interacts with the movie's protagonist and the events unfolding in the film, feeling the emotions and pressures of the characters.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Song Ren exchanges Wish Coins for a Legacy Blind Box, obtaining the final Gu Diao Legacy Emblem, which grants him the 'Sharpness' talent, enhancing his senses and vision.
• He begins Wish Mission Round 17, set in the Great Zombie Era, with the goal of slaying demons and evil spirits to fulfill Master Celestial Zhang's wish.
• Song Ren encounters a Giant Panda that has become a spirit, named Xiong Da, who initially demands Song Ren to be his mount but later submits to him in fear.
• Xiong Da reveals he robbed a tomb, angering a Bronze Armored Corpse that is pursuing him.

Character Developments

• Song Ren: He continues to grow stronger, obtaining new talents and preparing to face powerful enemies in the new mission.
• Xiong Da: Initially arrogant and demanding, Xiong Da quickly submits to Song Ren upon realizing his power. He reveals his unscrupulous nature and lack of principles.

Significant Themes

• The chaos and danger of the Great Zombie Era, with demons and evil spirits running rampant.
• The consequences of unscrupulous actions, as seen in Xiong Da's pursuit by the Bronze Armored Corpse.

Character Interactions

• Song Ren and Xiong Da: Their initial interaction is tense, with Xiong Da demanding Song Ren to be his mount. However, after seeing Song Ren's power, Xiong Da quickly submits and reveals his true nature.
• Wangcai and Xiong Da: Wangcai, as Song Ren's servant, teaches Xiong Da about the rules of serving Song Ren. Despite their similar roles as mounts, Wangcai emphasizes the difference between them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• ikun completes its initial transformation into a humanoid form with a chicken head and beak, wearing suspenders and overalls, and carrying a basketball.
• Song Ren encounters a Bronze Armored Corpse and a Corpse Ghost (Black Impermanence) in the forest.
• Song Ren easily defeats the Corpse Ghost and the Bronze Armored Corpse with his powerful attacks.
• The three demons (Wangcai, ikun, and Xiong Da) work together to fight the Bronze Armored Corpse, with Wangcai leading the charge, ikun providing support, and Xiong Da attacking from the rear.
• Song Ren intervenes and finishes off the Bronze Armored Corpse with a powerful kick and punch combination.

Character Developments

• ikun shows off its new form and gains confidence, but quickly learns to be obedient after being knocked down by Song Ren.
• Xiong Da shows cunning and strategic thinking in his attacks against the Bronze Armored Corpse.
• Song Ren demonstrates his immense power and speed, easily defeating powerful enemies.

Significant Themes

• Transformation and growth (ikun's transformation, the demons' teamwork and growth).
• Power dynamics and hierarchy (Song Ren's dominance over the demons and the enemies).
• Teamwork and coordination (the demons working together to fight the Bronze Armored Corpse).

Character Interactions

• Song Ren interacts with ikun, showing surprise at its transformation and giving it a task.
• The three demons work together to fight the Bronze Armored Corpse, showing camaraderie and coordination.
• Song Ren interacts with the Corpse Ghost and Bronze Armored Corpse, showing his power and dominance.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Song Ren examines and retrieves a Corpse Pill from a Bronze Armored Corpse.
• He releases Wangcai, Kun Kun, and the Twin Ghosts to complete their missions.
• Song Ren encounters a fox spirit disguised as a woman, which he beheads.
• He encounters a group of jiangshi led by a Corpse Driving Taoist, who are actually bandits in disguise.
• The bandits attempt to attack Song Ren, but he easily dispatches them and their jiangshi.

Character Developments

• Song Ren demonstrates his strength and skill, casually handling multiple opponents.
• The Corpse Driving Taoist, revealed to be a Dragon Slaying Taoist, shows fear and awe towards Song Ren's abilities.
• The bandits underestimate Song Ren, leading to their demise.

Significant Themes

• The duality of appearance and reality, as seen with the fox spirit and the bandits disguised as jiangshi.
• The power of fear and its manipulation, demonstrated by the Corpse Driving Taoist and the bandits.
• The theme of strength and its consequences, as Song Ren's power instills fear and awe in his opponents.

Character Interactions

• Song Ren interacts briefly with the fox spirit, showing no mercy in beheading her.
• He encounters the Corpse Driving Taoist and the bandits, leading to a confrontation.
• The bandits underestimate Song Ren, leading to their deaths.
• The Corpse Driving Taoist attempts to stall for time and escape, showing fear of Song Ren's power.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Song Ren encounters and defeats the Dragon Slaying Taoist, who was controlling jiangshi.
• He later encounters a group of bandits led by a bronze-masked leader, which he eliminates using his Gatling machine gun.
• Song Ren then crosses paths with Celestial Master Zhang and his disciples. He provides directions to Fukang County but leaves without interacting further.
• Celestial Master Zhang and his disciples later find the bodies of the bandits and the Dragon Slaying Taoist, killed by Song Ren.

Character Developments

• Song Ren: Demonstrates his formidable combat skills and lack of mercy towards evil-doers. He remains indifferent and aloof towards others, including Celestial Master Zhang.
• Celestial Master Zhang: Recognizes Song Ren's power and feels a sense of inferiority. He becomes more wary of Song Ren after finding the bandits' and Dragon Slaying Taoist's bodies.

Significant Themes

• Power and Indifference: Song Ren's immense power allows him to remain indifferent to the world around him, including the lives of his enemies.
• Moral Ambiguity: While Song Ren's actions are presented as justified due to his targets' evil nature, the sheer scale of the violence raises questions about his morality.

Character Interactions

• Song Ren and the Dragon Slaying Taoist: A brief, one-sided fight where the Taoist is easily defeated and killed by Song Ren.
• Song Ren and the Bandit Leader: A tense standoff that quickly turns into a massacre, with Song Ren using his Gatling machine gun to eliminate the bandits.
• Song Ren and Celestial Master Zhang: A brief encounter where Song Ren provides directions but shows no interest in interacting further. Celestial Master Zhang, however, is left with a strong impression of Song Ren's power.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Song Ren arrives at a desolate mountain, encounters a vampire feeding, and gets bitten by a snake.
• A Kongming lantern appears, triggering memories of the plot from 'Daoist Master Yi Mei'.
• Song Ren encounters the vampire again, fights and defeats it, but its headless body is taken by a female vampire.
• The female vampire threatens to return for revenge, but Song Ren chases and kills her with a barrage of bullets and an RPG.

Character Developments

• Song Ren: Demonstrates his combat skills, using both martial arts and modern weapons to defeat the vampires. He shows no mercy and is determined to eliminate his enemies.
• Daoist Master Yi Mei and his disciples (Ah Hao and Ah Fang): They arrive to find the wronged soul's jade body and encounter Song Ren. They witness his extraordinary power and are left speechless.

Significant Themes

• The clash between traditional cultivation and modern technology, represented by Song Ren's use of martial arts and firearms.
• The power of determination and relentless pursuit, shown by Song Ren's refusal to let the female vampire escape.

Character Interactions

• Song Ren and Daoist Master Yi Mei: They briefly interact, with Song Ren claiming the vampire's head and later using excessive force, leaving Daoist Master Yi Mei shocked and speechless.
• Song Ren and the vampires: Song Ren shows no mercy, using all means necessary to eliminate them.
• Daoist Master Yi Mei and his disciples: They work together to find the wronged soul's jade body, but their skills pale in comparison to Song Ren's.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Song Ren encounters Daoist Master Yi Mei and his disciples, who witnessed Song Ren's powerful display against vampires.
• Song Ren learns about a little jiangshi taken in by Daoist Master Yi Mei and warns him not to let it out.
• Song Ren searches the mountain but finds few demons, then heads to Fukang County to deal with the Flying Jiangshi.
• He finds the Flying Jiangshi's tomb empty and receives a distress signal from Wangcai, leading him to a standoff between Wangcai's group, Celestial Master Zhang's group, and the Flying Jiangshi.

Character Developments

• Daoist Master Yi Mei is surprised by Song Ren's power and ruthlessness but maintains his composure.
• Ah Hao and Ah Fang are frightened by Song Ren's actions and realize there are different kinds of cultivators.
• Song Ren shows understanding and leniency towards the little jiangshi but warns Daoist Master Yi Mei about its nature.
• Wangcai, ikun, and Xiong Da are involved in a situation with the Flying Jiangshi due to Xiong Da's desire to find a tomb with good feng shui.

Significant Themes

• The ruthlessness and power of cultivators.
• The nature of jiangshi and the potential danger they pose.
• The consequences of curiosity and greed, as seen in Xiong Da's actions leading to the encounter with the Flying Jiangshi.

Character Interactions

• Song Ren and Daoist Master Yi Mei have a brief but tense interaction, with Song Ren warning Daoist Master Yi Mei about the little jiangshi.
• Wangcai, ikun, and Xiong Da interact with Song Ren, with Wangcai explaining their involvement with the Flying Jiangshi and Xiong Da trying to defend his actions.
• Celestial Master Zhang and his group face off against the Flying Jiangshi, temporarily holding it back while Song Ren arrives.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Song Ren, Wangcai, and ikun encounter Celestial Master Zhang and his disciples from the Maoshan sect, who are being pursued by a flying jiangshi.
• Song Ren uses his Barrett rifle and an RPG to defeat the flying jiangshi, demonstrating his formidable power.
• The Maoshan disciples are impressed by Song Ren's strength but are wary of his demonic companions.

Character Developments

• Song Ren: Shows his prowess in combat, using modern weapons to defeat the jiangshi. He also demonstrates his leadership over Wangcai, ikun, and Xiong Da.
• Wangcai, ikun, and Xiong Da: Prove their loyalty and obedience to Song Ren, following his orders without question. They also display their unique abilities in combat.
• Celestial Master Zhang: Shows concern for his disciples' safety and advises Song Ren about the dangers of associating with highly evolved demons.

Significant Themes

• The coexistence and conflict between humans and demons, with each having their own way.
• The power dynamics between Song Ren and the demons, with Song Ren exerting control and discipline.
• The use of modern weapons in a fantasy setting, highlighting the contrast between ancient and contemporary methods.

Character Interactions

• Song Ren and Wangcai, ikun, Xiong Da: Song Ren leads the demons, and they follow his orders without question, displaying a sense of camaraderie and loyalty.
• Song Ren and Celestial Master Zhang: The two have a tense exchange, with Celestial Master Zhang advising Song Ren about the risks of associating with powerful demons, while Song Ren defends his position.
• Wangcai, ikun, and Xiong Da vs. Celestial Master Zhang: The demons become hostile towards Celestial Master Zhang when he expresses his concerns about their presence, leading to a tense standoff.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Celestial Master Zhang fails to persuade Song Ren and leaves with his disciples.
• Song Ren encounters a group of bandits planning to rob the Jiang family's wedding. He eliminates them using his shotgun and martial arts skills.
• Song Ren pursues the last surviving bandit, who leads him to Tang Long's martial arts school.
• Tang Long, the school's instructor, is revealed to be plotting against the Jiang family with the help of the Jiang family steward. He is about to attack Song Ren but kneels down upon seeing his shotgun.

Character Developments

• Song Ren demonstrates his combat skills and ruthlessness in dealing with the bandits, showing no mercy even when they beg for their lives.
• Tang Long, initially portrayed as a formidable and ruthless martial artist, shows cowardice and submission when faced with Song Ren's firearm, revealing his lack of true courage and conviction.

Significant Themes

• The power of firearms over traditional martial arts, symbolizing the shift in power dynamics in society.
• The corrupting influence of greed and ambition, as seen in Tang Long's plot against the Jiang family.

Character Interactions

• Song Ren's encounter with the bandits highlights his indifference to human life, as he shows no remorse in killing them.
• Tang Long's interaction with Song Ren reveals his cowardice and lack of true bravery, as he kneels down immediately upon seeing the shotgun.
• The casino enforcers' interaction with Tang Long shows their disrespect and lack of fear towards him, highlighting his loss of prestige and influence.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Tang Long, a martial arts coach, attempts to assassinate Song Ren, a mysterious stranger with exceptional gun and fighting skills.
• Song Ren effortlessly defeats Tang Long and his men, displaying his prowess with firearms and martial arts.
• A butler from the Jiang family arrives, seeking Tang Long's help to revive the Jiang family's Wax Corpses using the Xiangxi Corpse King's services.
• Song Ren learns about the Xiangxi Corpse King and the Jiang family's Wax Corpses, seeing an opportunity to fulfill his mission requirements.
• The butler takes Song Ren to meet the Xiangxi Corpse King at an inn.

Character Developments

• Song Ren: Reveals his extraordinary gun and martial arts skills, demonstrating his ability to handle multiple opponents simultaneously. He shows interest in the Xiangxi Corpse King and the Jiang family's Wax Corpses, indicating his determination to complete his mission.
• Tang Long: Initially confident in his martial arts skills, Tang Long underestimates Song Ren and suffers severe injuries. He is forced to submit to Song Ren's demands.
• The Butler: Arrives seeking Tang Long's help, revealing his involvement in the Jiang family's affairs and his knowledge of the Xiangxi Corpse King. He cooperates with Song Ren out of fear.

Significant Themes

• Power Dynamics: Song Ren's superior strength and skills allow him to dominate Tang Long and the butler, demonstrating the importance of power in this world.
• Opportunism: Both the butler and Tang Long attempt to use Song Ren for their own purposes, highlighting the opportunistic nature of the characters in this world.
• Mission and Purpose: Song Ren's focus on completing his mission, even in the face of unexpected challenges, underscores the importance of his personal goals.

Character Interactions

• Song Ren vs. Tang Long: Song Ren's overwhelming victory over Tang Long establishes his dominance and forces Tang Long to comply with his demands.
• Song Ren and the Butler: The butler, fearing for his life, cooperates with Song Ren, leading him to the Xiangxi Corpse King. Their interaction is one of mutual benefit, with Song Ren seeking information and the butler seeking survival.
• The Xiangxi Corpse King: Although not present, the Xiangxi Corpse King's reputation and services are discussed, setting the stage for a future interaction with Song Ren.

Plot Points and Events

• Song Ren rents an inn and meets the Xiangxi Corpse King, a Daoist priest specializing in corpse herding.
• The butler, sent by the Jiang Family, tries to hire the Daoist priest to revive their wax corpses.
• Song Ren kills the butler and forces the Daoist priest to help him revive the Jiang Family's wax corpses at midnight.
• The Daoist priest expresses concern about controlling hundreds of revived wax corpses.

Character Developments

• The butler's cowardice and greed lead to his demise.
• The Daoist priest initially maintains his rules but backs down when faced with Song Ren's power.
• Song Ren demonstrates his might and determination to proceed with his plan.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics: Song Ren's strength intimidates the Daoist priest, who initially refuses to cooperate but later submits.
• Greed and cowardice: The butler's greed for gold and fear of Song Ren lead him to betray his employer, ultimately causing his death.
• Control and chaos: The Daoist priest worries about controlling hundreds of revived wax corpses, foreshadowing potential chaos.

Character Interactions

• Song Ren and the Daoist priest: Their interaction is marked by power dynamics, with Song Ren asserting his dominance and the Daoist priest reluctantly complying.
• The butler and the Daoist priest: The butler initially tries to manipulate the Daoist priest but later seeks his protection against Song Ren.
• Song Ren and the butler: Their interaction highlights Song Ren's ruthlessness and the butler's cowardice and greed.