Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Cheng Shi meets his future self, an older version of himself, who appears battered and scarred.
• The future Cheng Shi reveals he's not sent by "They" and jumped through a gap in the archives of "Memory".
• He shares details about his past struggles, including encounters with dangerous figures like Poison, Qin Xin, Galiusha, and the impact of the Death's Amusement Ring.
• Cheng Shi learns about Su Yida, a Master of Trickery, from his past.

Character Developments

• Cheng Shi: Realizes the challenges ahead, meets his future self, and learns about his past struggles.
• Future Cheng Shi: Reveals his past hardships, shares advice, and expresses curiosity about Cheng Shi's journey.

Significant Themes

• Time and Memory: The concept of meeting one's future self and the impact of past experiences on the present.
• Struggle and Growth: The theme of overcoming challenges and learning from past experiences.
• Identity: The exploration of one's identity and the influence of past selves on the present.

Character Interactions

• Cheng Shi and Future Cheng Shi: They interact with a mix of humor, curiosity, and shared understanding, despite the serious nature of their conversation. They laugh together, share information, and express mutual respect and understanding.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Cheng Shi discovers the Void is both his home turf and a cradle of danger.
• Great Cheng Shi reveals that the Void holds secrets, but he won't reveal them yet.
• Cheng Shi shares his theories about the puppet master in Yuanmu Town, suspecting it's after the Blood Moon of Slaughter's Authority.
• Great Cheng Shi shows Cheng Shi a memory of Yuanmu Town's history, revealing cycles of prosperity, slaughter, and rebirth due to the sun and blood moon's influence.
• The town's residents eventually implement a "Divine Punishment Plan" to control population growth and avoid repeated disasters.

Character Developments

• Cheng Shi demonstrates analytical skills and determination in pursuing the truth.
• Great Cheng Shi shows amusement and relief in watching his past self, but remains cryptic about the Void's secrets.
• The child in the memory grows up to become the first "Divine Envoy," showing resilience and sacrifice for the town's survival.

Significant Themes

• The cyclical nature of prosperity and destruction, reflecting the town's struggle for survival.
• The consequences of unchecked growth and the necessity of control.
• The burden of responsibility and the sacrifices made for the greater good.

Character Interactions

• Cheng Shi and Great Cheng Shi interact like a teacher and student, with Great Cheng Shi testing and teasing his past self.
• The child in the memory interacts with his family and friends, showing the bonds and tragedies experienced by the town's residents.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The "killer" in Yuanmu Town is revealed to be a guardian, not a murderer.
• The trial question "Who Deserves Redemption?" is clarified as a choice between the town's residents (victims and protected) and the "Divine Envoy" (murderer and protector).
• A curse descends on the town, causing infertility among its residents.
• A traveling Bard arrives, accidentally becomes the town's savior by impregnating a local girl, and later escapes.
• The town's population increases, and its current state is established.
• Cheng Shi watches this memory and realizes the "Divine Envoy" is a puppet, not the first Divine Envoy.
• Great Cheng Shi reveals the true Void, showing a colossal corpse with the sun and moon as its eyes.

Character Developments

• Cheng Shi gains understanding and insight from the memory, challenging the narrative and revealing the truth.
• The "Divine Envoy" is exposed as a puppet, not the original guardian.
• The Bard's role shifts from a curious traveler to the town's savior and then to an escapee.

Significant Themes

• The struggle between faith and understanding.
• The consequences of manipulation and control.
• The duality of fate and free will.

Character Interactions

• Cheng Shi interacts with Great Cheng Shi, who reveals the truth about the Void.
• The "Divine Envoy" interacts with the Bard, promising wealth in exchange for his presence in the town.
• The residents of Yuanmu Town interact with the Bard, seeing him as their savior.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Cheng Shi and Great Cheng Shi discover a colossal corpse in the Void, which is revealed to be a failed experiment by Zainjil, a mad scholar from the past.
• The corpse is the remains of a 'New God' created by Zainjil using a controversial method called 'Flesh-Crafting Gods.'
• Zainjil's method involved stealing Divinity from a false Deity (assembled from collected Divinity fragments) during a divine conflict, allowing him to contain Divinity without interference from true Deities.

Character Developments

• Cheng Shi: Realizes the extent of Zainjil's madness and ambition, and is shocked by the revelation of the 'God-Stealing Experiment.'
• Great Cheng Shi: Reveals his knowledge of the secret history surrounding Zainjil's experiment, demonstrating his wisdom and experience.

Significant Themes

• Ambition and its consequences: Zainjil's ambition to create a new god leads to a failed experiment and a colossal corpse in the Void.
• The pursuit of Divinity: The desire to contain and wield Divinity is a driving force for many characters, including Zainjil and the Scholarly Council.
• The limits of knowledge: The experiment's failure highlights the limits of human understanding and the risks of pushing boundaries without full comprehension.

Character Interactions

• Cheng Shi and Great Cheng Shi: The two interact as mentor and mentee, with Great Cheng Shi revealing historical secrets to Cheng Shi, who is eager to learn.
• Zainjil (off-screen): His actions and ambition are discussed at length, shaping the narrative and driving the plot forward.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zainjil, a scholar, attempts to contain Divinity by shifting the conflict between Procreation and Filth Fall onto mortal faith-based struggles.
• He moves Yuanmu Town into the Void using the Truth Ritual, creating an isolated experimental field.
• The town's residents are manipulated to believe in the Eternal Day, promoting procreation, while travelers are made to indulge in pleasure, aligning with Filth Fall's will.
• The High Priest, a "Divine Envoy," controls the town's dynamics to maintain a balance between the two false gods' faiths.
• Cheng Shi learns that the Eternal Day is alive but was annihilated shortly after its birth.

Character Developments

• Cheng Shi: Realizes the truth about Yuanmu Town and the Eternal Day, understanding his role as a variable in Zainjil's experiment.
• Da Cheng Shi (High Priest): Reveals his knowledge of the Eternal Day's consciousness and its annihilation, hinting at his true nature and motives.

Significant Themes

• Manipulation and control: Zainjil's experiment and the High Priest's actions highlight the theme of manipulating people and events for personal gain or experimentation.
• Faith and belief: The power dynamics between Procreation, Filth Fall, and the town's residents revolve around faith and belief, emphasizing their influence on reality.
• Consequences of ambition: Zainjil's experiment and the Eternal Day's consciousness showcase the potential dangers and unintended consequences of unchecked ambition and power.

Character Interactions

• Cheng Shi and Da Cheng Shi: Their conversation reveals the truth about Yuanmu Town, leading to a shift in Cheng Shi's understanding of his role and the true nature of the Eternal Day.
• The town's residents and travelers: Their interactions are manipulated by the High Priest to maintain the balance between Procreation and Filth Fall's faiths, highlighting the theme of control and manipulation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Cheng Shi learns that the trial is orchestrated by a Deity's hidden Life, a Procreation Emissary, and the Scholarly Council.
• The trial was designed to fail, and all participants were meant to die.
• Hu Xuan, Cheng Shi's teammate, might die due to a tug-of-war with Zainjil's unconscious Divinity.
• The Divine Envoy of Yuanmu Town is revealed to be a scholar from the Tower of Reason, who became a flesh and blood puppet after his parents' death.
• Zainjil, the experiment's creator, is not dead but in a state between life and death, drained of vitality by the Eternal Day.
• The Scholarly Council allowed the experiment to continue to take control of it if successful, or to disown it if it failed.

Character Developments

• Cheng Shi becomes more determined after learning the trial's true nature and the imminent danger.
• Great Cheng Shi reveals more information, guiding Cheng Shi without directly helping him.
• The Divine Envoy's backstory is revealed, showing his transformation from a scholar's child to a puppet.
• Zainjil's fate is revealed, highlighting the Scholarly Council's manipulation.

Significant Themes

• Manipulation and control by higher powers (Deities, Scholarly Council).
• The cost of pursuing truth and power.
• The blurred line between right and wrong, and the cruelty of the world.

Character Interactions

• Cheng Shi interacts with Great Cheng Shi, learning crucial information and receiving guidance.
• The Divine Envoy's past is revealed through his interaction with his friend, Xilinjie.
• The Scholarly Council's actions reflect their manipulation of Zainjil and his experiment.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Cheng Shi is presented with a choice by Destiny, with options related to entities entangled with the false god.
• Great Cheng Shi, who is revealed to be Cheng Shi's past self, helps him understand the choice's mechanics and provides advice.
• Cheng Shi suspects Great Cheng Shi's true identity and tests him, leading to a confrontation.

Character Developments

• Cheng Shi: Struggles with the choice, shows vulnerability, and ultimately sees through Great Cheng Shi's disguise.
• Great Cheng Shi (Cheng Shi's past self): Initially helpful, but later revealed to be an imposter, possibly the murderer they've been seeking.

Significant Themes

• The manipulation of Destiny and the consequences of defying it.
• The exploration of identity and the blurred line between self and other.
• The theme of deception and trust, with Cheng Shi being deceived and later seeing through the deception.

Character Interactions

• Cheng Shi and Great Cheng Shi: Initially a conversation between two versions of the same character, but later a confrontation as Cheng Shi suspects Great Cheng Shi's true identity.
• Cheng Shi and Destiny: Cheng Shi is presented with a choice by Destiny, showing its influence over the characters' lives.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Cheng Shi discovers that Great Cheng Shi is actually Zhen Xin, a Player he had previously encountered.
• Zhen Xin has been impersonating others, including Cheng Shi's past self and Shaman, throughout the trial.
• Cheng Shi figures out Zhen Xin's elaborate deception, including her use of SS-rank Deception Faith Talents: "I Am You" and "Illusory Dream from Nothingness."

Character Developments

• Cheng Shi: Realizes the extent of Zhen Xin's deception and her true identity. Shows impressive analytical skills in unraveling her plan.
• Zhen Xin: Reveals her true self to Cheng Shi, showing pride in her deception. Her actions throughout the trial demonstrate her cunning and resourcefulness.

Significant Themes

• Deception and truth: Zhen Xin's elaborate deceptions contrast with the truth she ultimately reveals to Cheng Shi.
• Identity and disguise: Zhen Xin's use of her talents to impersonate others raises questions about identity and the nature of reality.

Character Interactions

• Cheng Shi and Zhen Xin: Their interaction reveals the extent of Zhen Xin's deception and Cheng Shi's analytical skills. It also highlights their shared connection to the Deception Faith.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Cheng Shi, a follower of Deception, struggles to deceive followers of Memory, leading him to develop a complex hypnosis strategy.
• He manipulates his own memories and creates a trigger to detect memory tampering by others.
• Cheng Shi encounters Zhen Xin, who he believes is an imposter using Shaman's appearance.
• They engage in a tense exchange, with Zhen Xin revealing she's aware of Cheng Shi's hypnosis.
• Cheng Shi physically assaults Zhen Xin, leading to a violent explosion that kills her.

Character Developments

• Cheng Shi: Shows cunning and deception, manipulating his own memories and creating a trap for others. He also displays physical aggression towards Zhen Xin.
• Zhen Xin: Initially playful and teasing, she reveals herself to be aware of Cheng Shi's hypnosis. She provokes him physically before her death.

Significant Themes

• Deception and truth: Cheng Shi's manipulation of memories and Zhen Xin's use of Shaman's appearance highlight the theme of deception and the struggle to discern truth.
• Power dynamics: The interaction between Cheng Shi and Zhen Xin showcases a power struggle, with each trying to gain the upper hand.

Character Interactions

• Cheng Shi and Zhen Xin: Their interaction is tense and hostile, with each trying to gain an advantage. It culminates in physical violence, leading to Zhen Xin's death.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Cheng Shi discovers Zhen Xin can't die due to the "Pregnancy Law" and realizes she manipulated him.
• Ji Ran, a Today's Warrior with two dice, appears, revealing he was forced to cooperate with Zhen Xin.
• Ji Ran attacks Cheng Shi and Li Boli, using his dice to gain a critical success, becoming nearly invincible.
• Cheng Shi initiates "Destiny's Choice," with the option to save Hu Xuan, a Player entangled with Zainjil's Divinity.

Character Developments

• Cheng Shi: Realizes Zhen Xin's deception, struggles with the consequences of his choices, and decides to gamble on Hu Xuan.
• Ji Ran: Reveals his cooperation with Zhen Xin was forced, shows his power with two dice, and toys with Cheng Shi and Li Boli.
• Li Boli: Trusts Cheng Shi's decisions, votes for Hu Xuan, and supports his choices.

Significant Themes

• Deception and Trust: Zhen Xin's deceptions are revealed, while Cheng Shi and Li Boli's trust in each other grows.
• Choice and Consequence: Cheng Shi must choose between various options, each with dire consequences.
• Luck and Gambling: Cheng Shi's poor luck in games contrasts with his good luck in gambling, influencing his decision to choose Hu Xuan.

Character Interactions

• Cheng Shi and Zhen Xin: Their relationship is revealed to be based on manipulation, leading to Cheng Shi's decision to save Hu Xuan instead.
• Cheng Shi and Li Boli: They work together, trust each other's decisions, and support one another in their struggles against Ji Ran.
• Cheng Shi and Ji Ran: Their conflict escalates as Ji Ran attacks them, showcasing his power and toying with them before Cheng Shi initiates the final choice.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ji Ran, the main antagonist, faces a time-stopped choice to save one of three people, but a fourth option, Zainjil (Zhen Xin), suddenly appears.
• A tie between Ji Ran and Zhen Xin leads to a random draw by Destiny, but Cheng Shi, the Decay Priest, has a plan.
• Qin Chaoge, the Singer of War, awakens and casts the deciding vote, choosing Cheng Shi's option, leading to a 3:2 victory for him.
• Cheng Shi's gamble pays off, and he kills Ji Ran with a thunderclap, ending the time-stopped trial.

Character Developments

• Ji Ran's desire to "kill" and make his own destiny is revealed, leading to his downfall.
• Cheng Shi demonstrates his strategic thinking and sincerity, using his belief in Destiny to outmaneuver his opponents.
• Qin Chaoge's talent, Portrait in Melody, allows her to deduce Cheng Shi's choice and cast the winning vote.

Significant Themes

• Destiny and free will: Characters grapple with the power of Destiny and their ability to influence it.
• Sincerity and deception: Cheng Shi uses his sincerity to gain allies but also deceptively manipulates others to achieve his goals.
• Gambling and risk: Characters take calculated risks, with Ji Ran's gamble leading to his downfall and Cheng Shi's paying off.

Character Interactions

• Ji Ran and Cheng Shi: Their interactions highlight Ji Ran's desire to kill and Cheng Shi's strategic planning and sincerity.
• Cheng Shi and Qin Chaoge: Their connection through Qin Chaoge's talent allows Cheng Shi to gain an unexpected ally.
• Li Boli and Cheng Shi: Their interactions show Li Boli's amusement and disbelief in Cheng Shi's claims.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Hu Xuan enters the void, lured by Zainjil's trap, and faces the false god, the 'Eternal Day'.
• Hu Xuan's life force is drained, and Zainjil attempts to swap their consciousnesses.
• Hu Xuan, on the brink of consciousness, asks the 'Eternal Day' for a child.
• The 'Eternal Day' responds, and Hu Xuan's corpse becomes pregnant.
• The 'Divine Pillar' of 'Procreation' appears, and two pairs of eyes discuss the child's fate.
• A negotiation occurs between the two pairs of eyes, and a third entity joins, suggesting another person at the negotiation table.

Character Developments

• Hu Xuan: Despite being tricked, she makes a desperate plea to the 'Eternal Day', leading to an unexpected response.
• Zainjil: His plan to swap consciousnesses with Hu Xuan is thwarted, and he becomes afraid of the consequences of his actions.
• The 'Eternal Day': It responds to Hu Xuan's plea, showing a level of sentience or compassion not previously seen.
• The 'Divine Pillar' and the two pairs of eyes: They discuss the fate of the child, revealing a complex relationship and history.

Significant Themes

• Deception and Truth: Zainjil's trap and the false god highlight the theme of deception and the struggle to discern truth.
• Desperation and Hope: Hu Xuan's plea, despite her dire situation, shows the power of hope and desperation.
• Consequences of Actions: Zainjil's fear demonstrates the karmic nature of his actions, and the potential consequences of his choices.

Character Interactions

• Hu Xuan and the 'Eternal Day': Their interaction, despite the power imbalance, shows a moment of connection and response.
• The 'Divine Pillar' and the two pairs of eyes: Their negotiation reveals a complex relationship, with a history and shared understanding.
• The third entity: Its arrival at the negotiation table hints at another significant player in the story.

Key Plot Points and Events

• After the storm ends, Hu Xuan appears with a pregnant belly, pulsing with light.
• Li Boli returns with Cheng Shi, finding Zhen Xin revived.
• Cheng Shi attempts to scare Zhen Xin but fails, leading to a humorous exchange.
• Hu Xuan lands and thanks Cheng Shi, revealing she won a promise but not victory.
• They return to the dark church room, and Hu Xuan hints at the ending being outside the door.

Character Developments

• Hu Xuan: Shows gratitude and longing towards Cheng Shi, reveals she won a promise but not victory.
• Zhen Xin: Reveals she's the Chosen of Deception, plays dead to watch Cheng Shi and Ji Ran, ties the score.
• Cheng Shi: Struggles with Zhen Xin's deception, admits to gambling in the trial, asks for a tangible reward from Hu Xuan.
• Li Boli: Realizes she's out of her depth, questions her thought process regarding high-point players.

Significant Themes

• Deception and truth: Zhen Xin's deception, Hu Xuan's hidden victory, Cheng Shi's realization about the trial.
• Gratitude and recognition: Hu Xuan's gratitude towards Cheng Shi, the [Divine Pillar]'s recognition of Hu Xuan.
• The unknown: The true outcome of the negotiation, the ending of the trial, the identity of the Chosen.

Character Interactions

• Hu Xuan and Cheng Shi: Share a moment of understanding and gratitude, exchange smiles.
• Zhen Xin and Cheng Shi: Engage in a playful banter, with Zhen Xin provoking Cheng Shi.
• Li Boli and everyone: Observes her teammates with confusion and disbelief, questions her own thought process.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Boli reveals she's interested in cooperating with Hu Xuan but finds her pace too fast.
• Cheng Shi is shocked by Li Boli's revelation and Zhen Xin's sudden departure.
• Qin Chaoge (disguised as Zhen Xin) attacks Zhen Xin, revealing her strength and causing Zhen Xin to withdraw from the trial.
• Hu Xuan gifts Cheng Shi a whistle and hints at a future meeting.
• Cheng Shi and Qin Chaoge have a tense moment, with Qin Chaoge hinting at her feelings.
• Zhen Xin reveals she was matched with Cheng Shi due to the 'Destiny' trial and teases him before leaving.
• An unknown figure watches Zhen Xin's departure and contemplates getting a centipede tattoo.

Character Developments

• Cheng Shi: Shows confusion, shock, and anger throughout the chapter. He struggles with the revelations about Zhen Xin and Qin Chaoge's feelings. He maintains his resolve to leave the void and find Qin Chaoge.
• Li Boli: Shows amusement and playfulness in her interactions with Cheng Shi and Hu Xuan. She reveals her interest in Hu Xuan but finds her pace too fast.
• Hu Xuan: Shows charm and allure in her interactions with Cheng Shi. She gifts him a whistle and hints at a future meeting.
• Qin Chaoge (disguised as Zhen Xin): Shows strength and aggression when attacking Zhen Xin. She hints at her feelings for Cheng Shi but ultimately leaves without revealing her true identity.
• Zhen Xin: Shows deception and manipulation throughout the chapter. She teases Cheng Shi and reveals she was matched with him due to the 'Destiny' trial before leaving.
• Unknown Figure: Shows contemplation and amusement. They watch Zhen Xin's departure and consider getting a centipede tattoo.

Significant Themes

• Deception and Manipulation: Zhen Xin uses deception and manipulation to tease and toy with Cheng Shi.
• Attraction and Feelings: Qin Chaoge hints at her feelings for Cheng Shi, while Hu Xuan shows interest in him.
• Destiny and Coincidence: Zhen Xin mentions destiny bringing her and Cheng Shi together, while the unknown figure contemplates the significance of a centipede tattoo.

Character Interactions

• Cheng Shi and Li Boli: They have playful and teasing interactions, with Li Boli revealing her interest in Hu Xuan.
• Cheng Shi and Hu Xuan: They have flirtatious interactions, with Hu Xuan gifting Cheng Shi a whistle and hinting at a future meeting.
• Cheng Shi and Qin Chaoge (disguised as Zhen Xin): They have tense and aggressive interactions, with Qin Chaoge hinting at her feelings and attacking Zhen Xin.
• Cheng Shi and Zhen Xin: They have antagonistic interactions, with Zhen Xin teasing and manipulating Cheng Shi before leaving.
• Qin Chaoge (disguised as Zhen Xin) and Zhen Xin: They have aggressive and confrontational interactions, with Qin Chaoge attacking and driving Zhen Xin away.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Qin Chaoge wakes up after the final choice of Destiny and finds Shaman unconscious beside her.
• Cheng Shi arrives, reveals Hu Xuan's deception, and helps Qin Chaoge out from under the bed.
• They have a heated exchange about Qin Chaoge's strength and her vote for Shaman.
• Qin Chaoge explains her Ceasefire Protocol and how Zhen Xin knocked her out.
• Cheng Shi reveals he's a follower of Destiny and grafted a segment of a Blood-Swapping Priest's destiny.
• Qin Chaoge asks Cheng Shi to work hard together for a better world, to which he reacts with amusement.
• Cheng Shi completes the trial, receives rewards, and exits.

Character Developments

• Qin Chaoge: Shows her strength, explains her Ceasefire Protocol, and expresses her desire for a better world.
• Cheng Shi: Reveals his true nature as a follower of Destiny, teases Qin Chaoge, and completes the trial.

Significant Themes

• Faith and its transformation.
• The cycle of life and death in the trial.
• The nature of experimental subjects and their purpose.

Character Interactions

• Qin Chaoge and Cheng Shi: They argue, share their thoughts, and have a moment of understanding before Qin Chaoge leaves in embarrassment.
• Cheng Shi and Shaman: Cheng Shi watches Shaman wake up in the courtyard, showing no interaction but awareness of her presence.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Qin Chaoge, struggling with her chuunibyo phase, resists watching her anime but eventually gives in.
• Li Boli, the Ranger, attempts to make a wish but struggles and ultimately decides not to.
• Six Players gather in a trial, each stating their Divinity needs: Mo Wu (Chaos Divinity), Zhou Songming (Procreation Divinity), and Hu Xuan (Life Divinity).
• Zhen Yi arranges scalpels to resemble Cheng Xiaoshi and shares her trial experience with her sister, Zhen Xin, who is concerned about Zhen Yi's actions.

Character Developments

• Qin Chaoge shows internal struggle and resistance against her chuunibyo phase, but ultimately gives in to her urge to watch her anime.
• Li Boli demonstrates self-control and restraint, deciding not to make a wish despite her temptation.
• Zhen Yi exhibits pride and amusement in her actions, but also shows confusion and concern about a missed opportunity related to a prophecy.

Significant Themes

• Resistance vs. Surrender: Qin Chaoge and Li Boli both face temptations but respond differently—Qin Chaoge surrenders, while Li Boli resists.
• Prophecy and Fate: Zhen Yi's confusion about a prophecy hints at the theme of fate and missed opportunities.
• Divinity and Power: The Players' desires for different Divinities highlight the theme of power and its various forms.

Character Interactions

• Qin Chaoge interacts with her anime, demonstrating her internal struggle and eventual surrender.
• Li Boli interacts with her watch, showing her temptation and eventual restraint.
• Zhen Yi interacts with her sister, Zhen Xin, sharing her experiences and causing concern for Zhen Xin.
• The six Players interact in the trial, stating their Divinity needs and engaging in light banter.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Cheng Shi, after a strange encounter, fears an impending consequence and prays to his Benefactor for protection.
• He finds himself transported to a familiar office scene from his past, suggesting a manifestation of Memory.
• The 'boss' in the office, revealed to be Memory, confronts Cheng Shi, expressing curiosity about the recent disturbances involving his collection.

Character Developments

• Cheng Shi: Shows fear and anxiety when faced with the manifestation of Memory. Struggles to maintain composure and respond appropriately.

Significant Themes

• The theme of memory and its influence on reality is prominent. Memory is personified as a character, challenging Cheng Shi's understanding of his experiences and beliefs.
• The power dynamics between different 'Deities' or 'Existences' are explored, with Memory revealing its will differs from that of Cheng Shi's Benefactor.

Character Interactions

• Cheng Shi interacts with the personified Memory, who appears as his former boss. Their conversation reveals Memory's curiosity about the recent disturbances involving Cheng Shi's Benefactor.
• Cheng Shi also sees a manifestation of his Benefactor, who hints at Cheng Shi's role as a nascent believer of Chaos, or Ultraman.

Key Plot Points & Events

• Cheng Shi learns that his transformation into Ultraman was not Memory's doing, but his Benefactor's.
• Memory reveals he can help Cheng Shi return to Destiny's path, bypassing the Oathbreak Curse.
• Memory offers Cheng Shi a chance to become his believer, with a blue ring as a testament to his power.

Character Developments

• Cheng Shi becomes more aware of his Benefactor's manipulations and the true nature of the gods.
• Memory shows a more manipulative and deceptive side, revealing he can lie and steal authorities.

Significant Themes

• The nature of truth and deception, and how they are used by the gods.
• The consequences of defying or disappointing the gods.
• The potential for humans to become gods by stealing authorities.

Character Interactions

• Cheng Shi and Memory have a tense conversation, with Cheng Shi refusing Memory's offer.
• Xie Yang's interaction with Cheng Shi hints at a debt Cheng Shi owes him.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Cheng Shi makes another deal with Xie Yang, wiping clean Xie's debts.
• Cheng Shi receives an SSS-rank Demigod Artifact, "Floating Dream of the Sea of Memory," from "Memory" after altering a piece of history.
• Cheng Shi discovers that "Memory"'s Chosen of the Gods has joined the Deception faith.
• Cheng Shi has an Audience with his Benefactor, "Deception," who reveals that Cheng Shi's prayers only echo in "Destiny"'s ears.
• "Deception" allows Cheng Shi to use the ring and doesn't impose an Oathbreak Curse.

Character Developments

• Cheng Shi: Becomes more determined in his faith after learning about "Memory"'s Chosen joining Deception. He also becomes more aware of the complex dynamics between Deception and Destiny.
• "Deception": Reveals a more playful and manipulative side, enjoying the chaos caused by poaching followers from Destiny. Shows leniency towards Cheng Shi's actions.

Significant Themes

• Faith and Belief: The struggle and manipulation between different faiths, and the personal beliefs of followers.
• Manipulation and Deception: The use of deception and manipulation as tools by both Cheng Shi and his Benefactor, "Deception."

Character Interactions

• Cheng Shi and "Deception": Cheng Shi's Audience with his Benefactor reveals the complex relationship between the two, with "Deception" showing amusement and leniency towards Cheng Shi's actions.
• Cheng Shi and "Memory": Although not directly interacting, Cheng Shi's receipt of the ring from "Memory" and the subsequent discovery of "Memory"'s Chosen joining Deception create tension and intrigue between the two faiths.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Cheng Shi, after three days of reflection, witnesses Xie Yang's love for Hu Xuan, whom he believes is his destined other half.
• Xie Yang asks Cheng Shi to take a picture of Hu Xuan, which Cheng Shi reluctantly agrees to.
• Cheng Shi sees Hu Xuan and realizes she's the one Xie Yang loves, leading to a complex emotional reaction.
• Cheng Shi decides to initiate a Prayer Trial to find inspiration and improve his relationship with Destiny.

Character Developments

• Cheng Shi: Realizes the depth of Xie Yang's love, feels conflicted about Hu Xuan, and decides to take the initiative in improving his relationship with Destiny.
• Xie Yang: Becomes more determined in his love for Hu Xuan after seeing her picture.

Significant Themes

• Love and destiny: Xie Yang's pursuit of Hu Xuan highlights the theme of love and destiny, with Cheng Shi questioning his own beliefs about destiny.
• Manipulation and lies: Cheng Shi's lies to Xie Yang and his manipulation of the situation to avoid difficult trials emphasize the theme of deception and its consequences.

Character Interactions

• Cheng Shi and Xie Yang: Cheng Shi reluctantly helps Xie Yang, leading to a deeper understanding of Xie Yang's love for Hu Xuan and Cheng Shi's own feelings about destiny.
• Cheng Shi and Destiny: Cheng Shi decides to initiate a Prayer Trial to improve his relationship with Destiny, showing a shift in his attitude towards his Benefactor.