Chapter Summaries

Director Sun Yanwu struggled to accept that Zhang Guangmu had derailed Wolf Fortress’s plot and taken power, but he convinced himself that Yang Chi’s Lin Xuan would still win. In the assembly hall, Zhang Guangmu spared Li Xiaoxiao, leaving Li Xiaoxiao feeling even more guilty.

• Sun Yanwu’s staff blamed the film’s collapse on the actors, but he ordered them to stop and reviewed how Zhang Guangmu’s Flame Artifact had overturned the plot and defeated Fort Master Lin Yan.
• Sun Yanwu reassured himself that Yang Chi, the destined king playing Lin Xuan, would defeat Zhang Guangmu despite whispers that Lin Xuan’s Character Setting had collapsed.
• Zhang Guangmu told Li Xiaoxiao that he would not kill him, praising his talent for creating the Flame Artifact.
• Li Xiaoxiao realized Zhang Guangmu sincerely meant to spare him, and his buried guilt grew heavier.

Li Xiaoxiao joined Zhang Guangmu after losing their duel, and the two prepared to confront Lin Xuan. Three Cub Wolf Guards arrived and revealed that Fort Master Lin Yan was dead, setting up a fight over who controlled Wolf Fortress.

• Li Xiaoxiao pledged allegiance to Zhang Guangmu, who returned his Flame Artifact and invited him to help pacify the Chaotic World.
• Zhang Guangmu and Li Xiaoxiao headed to eat before seeking out Lin Xuan, while Li Xiaoxiao reflected on why he distrusted the Young Fortress Lord.
• Three Cub Wolf Guards accused Zhang Guangmu and Blood Thorn of killing Lin Yan and announced that they would avenge him.
• Zhang Guangmu confirmed that the charred corpse was Lin Yan, and Li Xiaoxiao realized Lin Xuan had used him and likely planned to eliminate both sides.
• Zhang Guangmu offered the Cub Wolf Guards a chance to join him, but they mocked him and said Lin Xuan had obtained the Flame Artifact Blueprint and no longer needed them.

Zhang Guangmu and Li Xiaoxiao fought off three Cub Wolf Guards and their Flame Wolves, turning two attackers to their side. After the battle, Zhang Guangmu led the new converts away, while one Cub Wolf Guard died after trying to surrender too late.

• The Cub Wolf Guards attacked Zhang Guangmu and Li Xiaoxiao, who fought back with Bai Yue and their other Flame Wolf.
• Zhang Guangmu mocked and denounced the attackers as his side gradually gained the advantage.
• One Cub Wolf Guard surrendered and joined Zhang Guangmu, and another soon offered to become his loyal follower.
• Li Xiaoxiao killed the last Cub Wolf Guard, while Zhang Guangmu defeated the remaining Flame Wolf.
• Zhang Guangmu told the two new converts to follow him.

Zhang Guangmu accused Lin Xuan of murdering Lin Yan and summoned the Wolf Riders to confront him, then revealed that he had poisoned food throughout Wolf Fortress. He left the gathered riders facing a ten-day death sentence, while the floating White Light Clusters argued over whether his claims were true and what his scheme meant for Lin Xuan’s group.

• Zhang Guangmu went to the Wolf Riders’ cafeteria with Li Xiaoxiao and two Cub Wolf Guards, where the gathered riders treated him with varying degrees of respect.
• Zhang Guangmu accused Lin Xuan of trying to assassinate him and murdering his father, Lin Yan, and called for a decisive battle that day.
• Several Wolf Riders declared neutrality, while a few slipped away, prompting Li Xiaoxiao to offer to kill them before Zhang Guangmu stopped him.
• Zhang Guangmu ordered everyone in the cafeteria to accompany him and revealed that food throughout Wolf Fortress had been poisoned.
• Zhang Guangmu described his Ten-Day Death Potion as a delayed poison capable of killing even a Flame Wolf King, leaving the Wolf Riders to realize they might all be doomed.
• The White Light Clusters debated whether Zhang Guangmu was telling the truth and concluded that Lin Xuan’s group might be wiped out without an antidote.

As the Wolf Riders confronted Zhang Guangmu over poisoning them, he pursued controversy to boost his chances of becoming one of the Seven Supernovas. The chapter left him facing a Wolf Rider who praised him and swore loyalty instead of resisting.

• Director Sun Yanwu refused to let the Production Team manipulate the finale and risk its reputation, telling his workers to wait and see how the plot unfolded.
• The Wolf Riders surrounded Zhang Guangmu in their dining hall, angry that he had poisoned them and given them ten days to live without an antidote.
• Zhang Guangmu welcomed the controversy because he wanted to build a distinctive character and improve his chances of joining the Seven Supernovas.
• A Wolf Rider knelt before Zhang Guangmu and praised him as a wise and mighty ruler, declaring his wholehearted loyalty.

Zhang Guangmu used the supposed Ten-Day Death Potion to test and rally the Wolf Riders in Wolf Fortress, then faced Lin Xuan and his force of two hundred and one riders. As Lin Xuan prepared to attack, Zhang Guangmu stopped him with a question.

• Wang Ergou charged Zhang Guangmu, but the dining hall’s Wolf Riders restrained him and questioned how he could secure an antidote by force.
• Zhang Guangmu revealed that the poison formula was memorized and that no finished antidote existed, promising one to commoners if he survived his duel with Lin Xuan and reserving antidotes for fighting warriors.
• The Wolf Riders in the dining hall declared their willingness to serve Zhang Guangmu, who accepted their support despite doubting their loyalty.
• Li Xiaoxiao detected at least two hundred approaching Wolf Riders, and Zhang Guangmu led his new followers outside to face Lin Xuan’s force of exactly two hundred and one riders.
• Lin Xuan challenged Zhang Guangmu, put on a Wolf Bone Mask, and raised his hand to order an attack, but Zhang Guangmu interrupted him with a question.

Zhang Guangmu faced Lin Xuan as Lin tried to claim control of Wolf Fortress, but the crowd’s warning that Tian Guang had poisoned everyone made Lin doubt his advantage. The chapter left Lin demanding the antidote formula while Zhang Guangmu laughed without fear.

• Lin Xuan declared that he would restore Wolf Fortress to its former glory if he became Fort Master, and Zhang Guangmu recognized the promise as protecting the Wolf Riders’ interests.
• Lin Xuan ordered his men to take Zhang Guangmu and the others away, but the prisoners shouted that Tian Guang had poisoned everyone in Wolf Fortress with a ten-day poison and held the only antidote.
• The Wolf Riders hesitated as they considered whether Tian Guang could have made the poison, given his remarkable rise and accomplishments.
• Lin Xuan suspected that he and Zhang Guangmu had also been poisoned, and he demanded that Zhang Guangmu hand over the antidote formula in exchange for his life.
• Zhang Guangmu laughed, showing no fear of Lin Xuan’s threat.

Zhang Guangmu confronted Lin Xuan at Flame Wolf Fortress and summoned reinforcements, including a force of Flame Artifact Users. As both sides prepared for battle, Zhang Guangmu led the charge into Lin Xuan’s ranks.

• Lin Xuan dismissed Zhang Guangmu’s poisoning as a minor trick and threatened him with torture, while Zhang Guangmu admitted he might not withstand interrogation.
• Zhang Guangmu launched two flaming wolf heads into the sky to call for reinforcements, and Lin Xuan ordered his Wolf Riders to capture him.
• Lin Xuan’s subordinates hesitated because he would not lead the attack himself, while dense footsteps approached from all directions.
• A large force of Flame Artifact Users arrived, and Lin Xuan accused Zhang Guangmu of secretly planning to destroy Flame Wolf Fortress and build a fortress of his own.
• Zhang Guangmu rallied his followers, wrapped his fists in flames, and charged into Lin Xuan’s ranks.

Zhang Guangmu’s forces defeated Lin Xuan’s army at Wolf Fortress, and Lin Xuan fled after losing a hand and recognizing that he could not win. Zhang Guangmu ordered the defeated soldiers to surrender, leaving the battle won and Lin Xuan’s capture pending.

• Lin Xuan charged toward Zhang Guangmu to bolster his troops’ morale, while hiding behind his guards and avoiding the strongest fighters.
• Zhang Guangmu and Blood Thorn slaughtered the opposing forces, and Lin Xuan saw several of his own Wolf Riders pretending to be dead.
• A flaming serrated wheel severed Lin Xuan’s left hand, prompting him to admit defeat and flee while calling for the Cub Wolf Guards.
• Lin Xuan’s flight shattered his army’s resolve, and Zhang Guangmu announced that anyone who surrendered would be spared.
• The defeated soldiers knelt and surrendered as Zhang Guangmu waited for his warriors to capture Lin Xuan.

After Zhang Guangmu defeated Lin Xuan, the audience and Production Team watched to see whether his final performance would save 'Wolf Fortress.' Lin Xuan admitted the Ten-Day Death Potion had been fake, and Director Sun Yanwu wondered whether time could be turned back as the film neared its end.

• The audience discussed Yang Chi's collapse as Lin Xuan and praised Zhang Guangmu and Li Xiaoxiao's martial arts performances.
• Zhang Guangmu asked what had happened to Lin Xuan's mutated Flame Wolf King, then reassured the Flame Artifact User who had captured him.
• Li Xiaoxiao accused Lin Xuan of betraying her by stealing her Flame Artifact blueprints and arranging for her to be killed.
• Lin Xuan rejected Zhang Guangmu's rule, claiming his birth and destiny made him superior, then admitted he had lost because he failed to kill Zhang Guangmu earlier.
• Lin Xuan asked whether the Ten-Day Death Potion had been fake, and Zhang Guangmu confirmed that he had invented it.
• Director Sun Yanwu wished time could flow backward, but the Imperial Iron Law prevented the Production Team from physically interfering with a fully formed Film World.

Sun Yanwu realized he had been protecting Yang Chi out of misplaced regret and came to see Zhang Guangmu as the true strength of Wolf Fortress, recasting the film as a two-hero story. With Zhang Guangmu poised to become Fort Master, the Production Team assembled the fortress’s forces to hear his final words.

• Sun Yanwu admitted that he had chosen the wrong side by favoring Yang Chi and obstructing Zhang Guangmu, then reframed their roles as a Dragon Slayer turned dragon and a Shadow Protagonist.
• The Production Team members praised Zhang Guangmu and debated his future prospects as Sun Yanwu ordered them to focus on the final scene.
• Sun Yanwu had the Production Team use Script Hints to gather hundreds of Wolf Riders and Flame Artifact Users in the main hall around Zhang Guangmu.
• The assembled forces recognized Zhang Guangmu as their new Fort Master and waited anxiously, fearing the Ten-Day Death Potion and hoping he would spare them.
• Lin Xuan knelt as a prisoner before Zhang Guangmu, who removed his glove-like Flame Artifact and said he had some words from the heart to share.

Zhang Guangmu recounted how he survived the Water Prison Trial and confronted Lin Xuan with the consequences of his past cruelty. Lin Xuan recognized Throat Tongue as the commoner he had once punished and was left regretting that he had spared him.

• Zhang Guangmu told the assembled Wolf Riders and Pure Flame Artifact Users that his former companion had tried to kill him for the Water Prison Trial slot, and that he had survived while the other man died.
• Lin Xuan challenged Zhang Guangmu and demanded a swift death, while the crowd berated him and Li Xiaoxiao remained loyal to Zhang Guangmu.
• Zhang Guangmu asked the Pursuer who had captured Lin Xuan to reveal his face, and Lin Xuan recognized him as the commoner who had once insulted him.
• Lin Xuan admitted that he had ordered the commoner’s tongue cut out, and Zhang Guangmu explained that the man had named himself Throat Tongue after pledging allegiance to him.
• Throat Tongue thanked Zhang Guangmu for saving his life, while Lin Xuan lamented that he had not killed Throat Tongue when he had the chance.

Zhang Guangmu declared that he would use Wolf Fortress to begin an experiment aimed at giving everyone power and preventing more orphans, then killed Lin Xuan and completed the film with an Excellent evaluation. Back in the real world, he reunited with Li Xiaoxiao and asked whether his friend could get another film before the New Year to pursue Seven Stars.

• Zhang Guangmu explained that he wanted to restore peace and give everyone opportunities so no more orphans would appear.
• Zhang Guangmu killed Lin Xuan with a Blazing Fire Lotus as the Wolf Riders and Flame Artifact Users reacted to his plan.
• Zhang Guangmu announced that he would conduct his experiment at Wolf Fortress, and the film world froze.
• Zhang Guangmu returned to the real world with an Excellent evaluation and found Li Xiaoxiao waiting for him.
• Zhang Guangmu asked Li Xiaoxiao whether his friend could take another film before the New Year to help him reach Seven Stars.

Zhang Guangmu tried to find a director willing to make another film with him before the New Year so he could compete for the Seven Stars, but Li Xiaoxiao and Sun Yanwu warned him about the risks and refused. After Sun Yanwu told him Zhu Nanhua admired him, Zhang Guangmu encouraged himself through the double rejection, and a handsome young man in a white suit appeared beside him.

• Li Xiaoxiao recognized that Zhang Guangmu wanted to film another movie and warned him that rushing into another production could make him fail Boundary Crossing and suffer lasting mental harm.
• Zhang Guangmu insisted he understood the risks and wanted another chance, but Li Xiaoxiao angrily refused to support the idea and walked away.
• Sun Yanwu told Zhang Guangmu that 'Wolf Fortress' had earned an excellent evaluation and strong audience reception, and credited Zhang Guangmu for its success.
• Zhang Guangmu asked Sun Yanwu to make another film with him before the New Year so he could compete for the Seven Stars, but Sun Yanwu declined because he feared harming him.
• Sun Yanwu said Zhu Nanhua admired Zhang Guangmu, then left; Zhang Guangmu encouraged himself after being rejected twice, while a handsome young man in a white suit arrived and snorted.

Yang Chi confronted Zhang Guangmu after Wolf Fortress, and Zhang’s blunt advice pushed him to acknowledge his ambitions and resolve to improve. Zhang discovered that the Imperial Body Forging Technique had strengthened his body, while he remained focused on curing his illness and pursuing a place among the Seven Stars.

• Yang Chi resented Zhang Guangmu for overshadowing him in Wolf Fortress and taunted him, but Zhang laughed and challenged him to be honest about his goals.
• Zhang told Yang Chi that his Character Setting had collapsed because he had lost sight of his ambitions, and Yang Chi left after admitting to himself that the criticism was true.
• Yang Chi loudly vowed to reclaim what he had lost, work hard, and prove himself equal to the Seven Stars, then fled in embarrassment after promising to challenge Zhang someday.
• Zhang realized the Imperial Body Forging Technique had improved his strength, energy, eyesight, and hearing, though it had not cured his genetic disease.
• Zhang weighed earning money for treatment against strengthening the technique further, and counted on Boss Zhao and Chu Ba Zong to help him pursue the Seven Stars list.

After earning a generous acting fee, Zhang Guangmu treated himself and Mooncake, then decided to take on another production before the New Year to compete for a place among the Seven Stars. His friends warned him about the risks, but Zhao Zhengrong promised to help him find a production.

• Zhang Guangmu received 193 Dragon Shields for his performance in "Wolf Fortress," bringing his balance to 375 Dragon Shields.
• Zhang Guangmu bought Mooncake premium cat food and shared some himself, then reflected on the approaching Seven Stars list and resolved to work hard for a place on it.
• Zhang Guangmu asked the Endless Food Bucket Group for help finding another production, but Li Xiaoxiao and Chu Fan warned him against overworking and risking his health.
• Zhao Zhengrong supported Zhang Guangmu's ambition and told him to leave the search for another production to him.
• Zhang Guangmu praised Zhao Zhengrong, declaring, "My brother is formidable, with Emperor's potential!"

Zhang Guangmu’s friends argued over his well-being, then offered advice and support, which he answered with humor. After discussing his performance with Li Xiaoxiao, he decided not to invite any Wolf Fortress Actors into the group and read audience comments criticizing Yang Chi.

• Chu Fan and Li Xiaoxiao worried that Zhang Guangmu might be harmed, while Zhao Zhengrong trusted him and told him not to worry.
• Zhang Guangmu felt touched by his friends’ concern, and Chu Fan advised him to rest, socialize, and avoid Subconscious Films for a while.
• Li Xiaoxiao asked why Zhang Guangmu had not invited anyone new to the group, and Zhang Guangmu cheered him up by praising his role in Wolf Fortress.
• Zhang Guangmu reflected that Li Xiaoxiao had been a formidable Actor in Wolf Fortress and that he had only lost because Zhang Guangmu’s strength had been boosted by Add Points.
• Zhang Guangmu decided the Wolf Fortress Actors were too incompatible to join the group and read online comments criticizing Yang Chi.

After Yang Chi’s poor performance in “Wolf Fortress” sparked widespread criticism, audiences argued over Zhang Guangmu’s role and his prospects. Zhang Guangmu hoped to become a two-star Subconscious Actor and join his own fan group, but its entrance quiz exposed how differently others interpreted his sacrifice in “Endless Food Bag.”

• Viewers condemned Yang Chi’s portrayal of Lin Xuan while debating whether Zhang Guangmu’s Tian Guang was brilliant or merely lucky.
• Zhang Guangmu told Mooncake they would soon move to a better home, then waited for his Book of Acting to award him an Ability Point.
• He searched for and applied to join the Tian Guang Camp fan group, which required applicants to pass a performance-based quiz.
• Zhang Guangmu gave an answer about why he entered the Endless Food Bag, but the group’s AI marked it wrong and supplied an interpretation centered on his promise to feed everyone.
• Zhang Guangmu conceded that the standard answer made sense, then claimed he had answered incorrectly on purpose and asked for the next question.

Zhang Guangmu joined the Tian Guang Camp fan group after passing its lengthy review and discovered that the members were staying up all night for the group owner's hand-drawn battle scroll. After receiving a promised card and sharing a red envelope, he felt the Book of Acting respond and realized new Usable Ability Points had arrived.

• Zhang Guangmu passed the fan group's review, joined Tian Guang Camp, and introduced himself as a new fan of Fortress Lord Tian Guang.
• She Transforms into Wine Wine recognized Zhang Guangmu as an old Shou Mu Ren and explained that members were awake for her hand-drawn “Tian Guang Dominates Lin Xuan” Battle Scroll.
• She Transforms into Wine Wine shared the finished illustration and offered to mail Zhang Guangmu a card made from it as a welcome gift.
• Zhang Guangmu praised the group owner, sent a lucky red envelope to the group, and noticed the Book of Acting react.
• Zhang Guangmu sensed that new Usable Ability Points had arrived and wondered what to spend them on.

Zhang Guangmu upgraded his Imperial Body Forging Technique, found that it eased his genetic disease, and settled into his life as he waited for a new acting opportunity. Zhao Zhengrong then told him he had accepted a role for Zhang Guangmu, with filming set to begin in two days.

• The Book of Acting awarded Zhang Guangmu a Usable Ability Point for the Orphan Clearing Scene, and he spent it to raise Imperial Body Forging Technique from 2 to 3.
• Zhang Guangmu felt his heart grow stronger and his illness weaken, then apologized to forum users he had previously argued with about the technique's potential to extend life.
• Zhang Guangmu ingratiated himself with his fan group, but his efforts to find a role before the New Year came up empty.
• After a painful genetic-disease attack, Zhang Guangmu received Zhao Zhengrong's message that he had accepted a new role for him and that filming would start the day after tomorrow.