Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fang Xiu dreams of being a higher-dimensional being who can control time.
• He wakes up and starts his morning routine. A mysterious assailant kills him with an axe.
• Fang Xiu resets to 10 minutes before his death, aware of the impending attack.
• He attempts to ambush the killer but fails due to the killer's superior speed and skill.
• Fang Xiu resets again, now with a sense of resignation.

Character Developments

• Fang Xiu evolves from a seemingly ordinary young man to a time-aware individual who becomes determined to outsmart his killer.
• The killer is introduced as a skilled, swift, and brutal opponent.

Significant Themes

• Time and its manipulation.
• Death and resurrection.
• The struggle against fate and inevitability.

Character Interactions

• Fang Xiu interacts with his unseen killer, first as a victim and then as an attempted avenger.
• Fang Xiu's interaction with the giant silver clock in his visions suggests a connection between his fate and the clock's mechanism.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fang Xiu is taken to the police station instead of the suspected serial killer.
• Fang Xiu is forced to write a self-criticism after making a false police report.
• Fang Xiu is shot and killed by a sniper while trying to find a hiding place.
• Fang Xiu resurrects and realizes his deaths might have limits.
• Fang Xiu spots a drone tracking him and formulates a plan to confront his attacker.

Character Developments

• Fang Xiu remains calm and resourceful even after multiple deaths, displaying resilience and a growing determination to confront his attacker.
• The police officer is stern but fair, not detaining Fang Xiu despite his threats.

Significant Themes

• Resilience and survival: Fang Xiu's ability to bounce back from death and adapt to his situation.
• Pursuit of truth and answers: Fang Xiu's desire to understand the cause of his deaths and the strange clock.
• The fine line between life and death: The chapter explores the consequences of Fang Xiu's actions and the precariousness of his situation.

Character Interactions

• Fang Xiu interacts with the police officer, who initially threatens him but ultimately lets him go with a warning.
• Fang Xiu's interactions with his attacker are limited to the sniper rifle shots, but his determination to confront them grows throughout the chapter.
• Fang Xiu's internal monologue reveals his thought processes and plans, providing insight into his character and motivations.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fang Xiu, presumed dead, ambushes and kills the white foreigner who had attempted to snipe him.
• The white man transforms into a monstrous creature before dying.
• Fang Xiu disposes of the body and takes the man's electric scooter and belongings.
• Fang Xiu reflects on his actions and decisions in a hotel room.

Character Developments

• Fang Xiu: Shows remarkable courage, calmness, and strategic thinking under pressure. He demonstrates a newfound ability to handle dangerous situations and question his own nature.
• The White Killer: Revealed to be a monstrous creature in disguise, with enhanced healing abilities and a violent nature.

Significant Themes

• Transformation: Both literally (the White Killer's transformation) and metaphorically (Fang Xiu's transformation into a capable and daring individual).
• Identity: Fang Xiu questions his own identity and nature, wondering if he has always craved excitement and danger.
• Courage and Fear: Fang Xiu experiences a wave of fear and pressure after the events, reflecting on his actions and the lack of fear he felt during the confrontation.

Character Interactions

• Fang Xiu vs. The White Killer: A tense and violent confrontation where Fang Xiu outsmarts and overpowers the White Killer, ultimately leading to his death.
• Fang Xiu vs. Himself: Fang Xiu reflects on his actions and the person he has become, questioning his own nature and identity.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fang Xiu, after being reborn, finds items belonging to the White Killer (his opponent from a previous timeline): a wallet, phone, watch, pistol, sniper rifle, and electric bike.
• He discovers the phone has no data, suggesting an encrypted system. The wallet contains mysterious cards (Blue Bank, Black Vortex, and Black Sugar Bar) and an unidentifiable bank card.
• Fang Xiu decides to visit the Black Sugar Bar and find someone to examine the encrypted phone.
• He resigns from his job via text, having been stealing from the company due to poor treatment.
• Fang Xiu disposes of the White Killer's corpse in the middle of the night, avoiding surveillance and potential witnesses.

Character Developments

• Fang Xiu shows resourcefulness and caution in handling the White Killer's items and his own situation.
• He demonstrates a strong sense of self-preservation and a willingness to take risks.
• Fang Xiu's past actions at his job reveal his desperation and resilience in the face of adversity.

Significant Themes

• Survival and self-preservation.
• The consequences of one's actions and the importance of caution.
• The struggle against adversity and the search for opportunities.

Character Interactions

• Fang Xiu interacts with the White Killer's items, trying to gather information about his opponent.
• He communicates with his former employer via text, resigning from his job.
• Fang Xiu's actions are isolated, with no direct interactions with other characters in this chapter.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fang Xiu discovers the body in the sewer is missing, indicating either the man survived or his companions removed him.
• Fang Xiu realizes his danger has renewed and decides to return to his inn to plan his next move.
• Upon arrival, he witnesses an RPG attack on the inn, targeting his room.
• Two mysterious figures, one with extraordinary jumping abilities, infiltrate the burning inn, presumably searching for Fang Xiu or his corpse.
• Fang Xiu escapes, realizing his phone may be tracked and discards it.

Character Developments

• Fang Xiu demonstrates quick thinking, adaptability, and survival instincts in the face of danger.
• He shows determination in wanting to uncover the truth behind his pursuers and their motives.

Significant Themes

• The unknown and powerful enemies Fang Xiu faces, highlighting his vulnerability and the severity of his situation.
• The use of technology (phone tracking) to locate and target Fang Xiu, emphasizing the modern threat landscape.

Character Interactions

• Fang Xiu's encounter with the two mysterious figures on the rooftop, showcasing their superior abilities and his need to evade them.
• Fang Xiu's internal dialogue reveals his thought processes and decisions, such as discarding his phone to avoid tracking.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fang Xiu discovers the Black Sugar Bar, where he had planned to meet someone, has been burned down.
• He finds chalk outlines of bodies, suggesting a fire and stampede incident, but the dismembered state of the corpses hints at something more sinister.
• In the restroom, he encounters an invisible, slanted Void Wall, which activates and reveals a towering, god-like figure.
• The figure identifies itself as a Dominator of Time and Space from another spacetime and explains that three extraordinary lifeforms (a Deep One, a Red Devil, and a Deceitful Clown Demon) escaped into Fang Xiu's spacetime.
• The figure gives Fang Xiu a Saint Ring to help him deal with the remaining two lifeforms and erases the Spacetime Distortion Node.

Character Developments

• Fang Xiu demonstrates bravery and curiosity as he explores the ruined bar, even when faced with the unknown and potentially dangerous.
• He shows humility and honesty in admitting his inability to handle the remaining lifeforms, despite the figure's assumption that he is the Dominator of Time and Space.
• The figure from another spacetime is revealed to be powerful, detached, and authoritative, viewing Fang Xiu as a peer despite his apparent weakness.

Significant Themes

• The existence of parallel universes or spacetimes, each with its own rules and lifeforms.
• The struggle between powerful entities and the vulnerability of those caught in the middle.
• The importance of honesty and humility in the face of the unknown or overwhelming.

Character Interactions

• Fang Xiu interacts with the mysterious figure from another spacetime, who assumes he is the Dominator of Time and Space.
• The figure provides Fang Xiu with a tool (the Saint Ring) to help him deal with the remaining lifeforms, showing a sense of duty and responsibility towards other Dominators of Time and Space.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fang Xiu discovers the cause of the incident: a spacetime node opened in Black Sugar Bar allowed three beings from another plane to enter Earth.
• Fang Xiu decides to eliminate them for his safety and Earth's protection.
• He uses the Saint Ring, entering a 'Saintly Posture' that grants him extraordinary powers and abilities.
• He locates and confronts the two remaining beings (Red Devil and Clown) in an abandoned building.
• Fang Xiu defeats and kills them, drawing attention from nearby residents who witness the scene.

Character Developments

• Fang Xiu: He gains new powers and abilities, becoming a formidable force. He also demonstrates a lack of mercy and hesitation in eliminating threats.

Significant Themes

• The power of extraordinary beings from another plane.
• The impact of such beings on Earth and its inhabitants.
• The consequences of drawing attention and exposure.

Character Interactions

• Fang Xiu vs. Red Devil and Clown: Fang Xiu demonstrates his newfound power and dominance, while Red Devil and Clown show fear and desperation in their attempt to flee and later their defeat.
• Bystanders: They witness Fang Xiu's actions, reacting with shock, fear, excitement, and disbelief. Some film and livestream the event.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fang Xiu examines the phones and belongings of Red Devil and the Deceitful Clown Demon, discovering their crimes and plans.
• He learns about the Cross Bloodstain Web, a dark web platform for ordering weapons, and the ransom for a kidnapped victim.
• Fang Xiu finds notes about a powerful artifact and the trio's plan to capture its owner (Fang Xiu).
• He finds the Giant Force Gauntlets among the ashes of the two demons.

Character Developments

• Fang Xiu demonstrates his resourcefulness and determination to uncover the truth about his pursuers.
• Red Devil and the Deceitful Clown Demon are revealed to be monsters in disguise, with supernatural powers and criminal intentions.

Significant Themes

• The corrupting influence of power and the dangers of unchecked ambition.
• The struggle between the ordinary and the supernatural, with the world rejecting the demons' existence.

Character Interactions

• Fang Xiu interacts with the demons' corpses and belongings, piecing together their plans and motives.
• There's no direct interaction with other characters in this chapter, as Fang Xiu is alone in the factory.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fang Xiu returns home after his encounter with the Deep One Killer and finds police officers searching his apartment, believing him dead.
• The police question Fang Xiu about his whereabouts and the events leading up to the Happiness Apartment fire.
• Officer Lin Shu shows Fang Xiu a video of a person exhibiting superhuman abilities, asking if he recognizes them.
• After leaving Fang Xiu's apartment, the police discuss their findings and the mysterious video.

Character Developments

• Fang Xiu: Despite his fearlessness against monsters, Fang Xiu is intimidated by the police and cooperates with their investigation. He omits certain details about his encounter with the Deep One Killer and the other monsters.
• Officer Lin Shu: She is professional, meticulous, and perceptive. She notices Fang Xiu's unusual behavior but cannot pinpoint what's amiss.

Significant Themes

• The struggle between law-abiding citizens and the law enforcement system.
• The disbelief and uncertainty surrounding extraordinary events and their investigation.

Character Interactions

• Fang Xiu and Officer Lin Shu: Their interaction is tense yet cordial, with Lin Shu trying to extract information from Fang Xiu while he attempts to hide his involvement with the supernatural events.
• The police officers: They discuss their findings and theories about the mysterious video and the strange events, demonstrating their differing views on the situation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The online uproar about Fang Xiu's encounter with the killers subsides, and he is forgotten.
• Fang Xiu retrieves his hidden items, including the Clown Mask, Giant Force Hand, blood vial, and notebook.
• The notebook transforms into the 'Dominator of Time and Space Management Log,' revealing Fang Xiu's identity as a 'Dominator of Time and Space.'
• The log shows a wanted order for three space-time smugglers (Anderson, Black, Jim), which Fang Xiu had unknowingly executed.
• A new wanted order appears for Wang Hao, a native resident who has unauthorized time traveled.

Character Development

• Fang Xiu becomes more accepting of supernatural events but remains cautious.
• He discovers his identity as a Dominator of Time and Space and understands his role in maintaining space-time stability.

Significant Themes

• The struggle to maintain order and stability in time and space.
• The consequences of unauthorized time travel.
• Fang Xiu's personal growth and acceptance of his new identity.

Character Interactions

• Although no direct interactions occur in this chapter, Fang Xiu's newfound knowledge about his identity sets the stage for future interactions with time-space disruptors like Wang Hao.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fang Xiu discovers the items he seized from the Space-Time Stowaway Wanted Order: Deceitful Clown's Face, Giant Force Hand, and Deep One's Blood.
• He tests the Giant Force Hand, which grants immense strength and makes his hands as hard as steel.
• Fang Xiu infiltrates No. 2 High School to find the Unlicensed Transmigrator, Wang Hao, using the Deceitful Clown's Face to impersonate a teacher.
• He searches the school's archives and classes, eventually finding the correct Wang Hao in the third year, Class Six.

Character Developments

• Fang Xiu demonstrates adaptability and resourcefulness in using his supernatural items to infiltrate the school.
• Wang Hao, the Unlicensed Transmigrator, is revealed to be a once-handsome student who is now a shut-in.

Significant Themes

• The power of deception and disguise, as seen with the Deceitful Clown's Face.
• The consequences of unlicensed time travel, as represented by Wang Hao's transmigration.

Character Interactions

• Fang Xiu interacts with various teachers and students, using his disguise to gather information.
• Fang Xiu and Wang Hao have a brief, casual conversation, with Fang Xiu subtly verifying Wang Hao's identity.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wang Hao is abducted near his home by someone using a Taser and a Clown Mask.
• He wakes up in a garage, tied to a chair, opposite a man in a Clown Mask who claims to be from the Time and Space Administration.
• The masked man interrogates Wang Hao, suspecting him of time travel without a license, and tries to extract information about future events.
• Wang Hao, confused and frightened, provides irrelevant and nonsensical information, infuriating the masked man.
• The masked man, Fang Xiu, starts to doubt Wang Hao's identity as the time traveler due to his strange behavior and lack of useful information.

Character Developments

• Wang Hao: Initially confused and frightened, Wang Hao tries to cooperate with his captor, providing irrelevant information. He later becomes more defiant and tries to reason with Fang Xiu.
• Fang Xiu: Initially convinced of Wang Hao's guilt, Fang Xiu becomes increasingly doubtful as Wang Hao's responses do not match his expectations. He starts to question if he has the wrong person.

Significant Themes

• Mistaken identity and assumptions: Fang Xiu's initial assumptions about Wang Hao's guilt and his expectations of a time traveler's behavior lead him to doubt Wang Hao's identity.
• Power dynamics: The power imbalance between the captor (Fang Xiu) and captive (Wang Hao) is evident in their interactions, with Wang Hao initially trying to cooperate to avoid harm.

Character Interactions

• Wang Hao and Fang Xiu: Their interaction is marked by confusion, fear, anger, and doubt. Wang Hao tries to reason with Fang Xiu, while Fang Xiu becomes increasingly frustrated with Wang Hao's responses.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fang Xiu, a time-traveling individual, dumps Wang Hao, a high school student, back into an alley after abducting him.
• Wang Hao, terrified, hides at home but doesn't call the police due to fear of Fang Xiu and the underground parking garage.
• Fang Xiu infiltrates No. 2 High School to investigate time anomalies and finds surveillance footage gaps, suggesting someone deliberately hid information.
• Fang Xiu encounters a future version of Wang Hao (30-year-old) through the school's surveillance system. Wang Hao asks for a week to complete his tasks and promises to accept punishment afterward.

Character Developments

• Wang Hao (18-year-old): Initially timid and cowardly, he becomes more determined and confident in his future self.
• Wang Hao (30-year-old): Calm, collected, and well-prepared, he possesses hacking skills and knowledge of the future, showing a stark contrast to his younger self.
• Fang Xiu: Realizes the complexity of his new opponent and the challenges posed by time travel, leading him to strategize differently.

Significant Themes

• Time travel and its consequences
• The struggle between fate and free will
• The impact of knowledge and information on power dynamics

Character Interactions

• Fang Xiu and Wang Hao (30-year-old): Their first interaction reveals Wang Hao's knowledge of Fang Xiu and his future actions, giving Fang Xiu a disadvantage.
• Fang Xiu and Wang Hao (18-year-old): Their interaction is brief and violent, with Wang Hao being abducted and dumped.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fang Xiu investigates No. 2 High School and Wang Hao for four days without success.
• He receives a message from Wang Hao, luring him to Red Fortune Road Ming Mansion Hotel, which is on fire.
• Fang Xiu uses the Saint's Ring to save people trapped in the burning hotel and extinguish the fire.
• He finds no trace of the future Wang Hao at the scene.
• After the fire is extinguished, Fang Xiu receives another message from Wang Hao, scheduling a meeting for the day after tomorrow.

Character Developments

• Fang Xiu demonstrates his determination and courage in facing challenges, even when he doesn't understand the situation.
• He shows his heroic nature by saving people from the burning hotel, further cementing his status as a symbol of hope and protection in the city.

Significant Themes

• Heroism and Selflessness: Fang Xiu's actions highlight his willingness to put himself in danger to save others, showcasing his heroic nature and selflessness.
• Mystery and Deception: The future Wang Hao's actions and motives remain unclear, adding an element of mystery and deception to the story.

Character Interactions

• Fang Xiu and Wang Hao: The communication between Fang Xiu and Wang Hao via text messages creates a tense and mysterious interaction, with Wang Hao manipulating the situation from afar while Fang Xiu tries to uncover his plans.
• Fang Xiu and the Crowd: Fang Xiu's heroic actions bring him closer to the people of the city, who see him as a savior and an immortal figure, further solidifying his status as a symbol of hope.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fang Xiu hides near the hospital to meet Wang Hao, the future version of a student who will die in a fire.
• Fang Xiu saves a girl from being hit by a truck, who turns out to be Wang Hao's crush, Tao Zhi Jun.
• Wang Hao reveals he's Fang Xiu's Guardian of the Divine Treasury from the future, who used Fang Xiu's divine artifact to travel back in time.
• Wang Hao asks Fang Xiu to help him change his past, specifically saving Tao Zhi Jun from dying in the fire.
• Fang Xiu sends a message from Wang Hao's phone, confessing his love to Tao Zhi Jun, which she accepts.
• Wang Hao's mission accomplished, he fades away, leaving no trace in this world.

Character Developments

• Fang Xiu: Becomes more involved in changing the past, showing empathy and understanding towards Wang Hao's plight.
• Wang Hao: Overcomes his despair and takes action to change his past, finding happiness and closure before disappearing.
• Tao Zhi Jun: Accepts Wang Hao's confession, showing she had feelings for him as well.

Significant Themes

• Fate vs Free Will: Wang Hao's inability to change his own fate but using Fang Xiu to do so highlights the struggle between destiny and personal choice.
• Redemption and Closure: Wang Hao's journey allows him to find redemption and closure, accepting his past and finding happiness before moving on.

Character Interactions

• Fang Xiu and Wang Hao: Their interaction is built on trust and understanding, with Wang Hao using Fang Xiu to change his past, and Fang Xiu helping him out of empathy.
• Wang Hao and Tao Zhi Jun: Their interaction finally allows Wang Hao to express his feelings and find acceptance from Tao Zhi Jun, giving him the closure he needed.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wang Hao, the Unlicensed Transmigrator, is declared "Eliminated" in the Dominator of Time and Space Log.
• Fang Xiu receives a visit from lawyers representing Wang Hao's estate, informing him that he has inherited Wang Hao's assets worth approximately 1.036 billion yuan.

Character Developments

• Fang Xiu begins to reflect on his identity as a dominator of time and space, finding it terrifying and not something he takes lightly.
• Fang Xiu's initial indifference towards Wang Hao's fate shifts to excitement upon learning of his inheritance.

Significant Themes

• The consequences of altering one's destiny and the ripple effects it has on others.
• The power and responsibility that comes with being a dominator of time and space.
• The allure of wealth and the impact it has on one's priorities and actions.

Character Interactions

• Fang Xiu interacts with Lawyer Zhou Hongshen and his assistant, who inform him of his inheritance and the procedures involved.
• Fang Xiu's excitement and disbelief upon learning the value of his inheritance are depicted through his actions and dialogue.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fang Xiu inherits a fortune from Wang Hao, but after taxes, he only gains two high-valued properties and a monthly rental income of over nine hundred thousand yuan.
• He moves into his new residence on Xinhe Road in Harbor District, which has a secret room with a hidden passage leading to an ancient, eerie underground chamber.

Character Developments

• Fang Xiu becomes a millionaire overnight but struggles to find a new purpose in life.
• He displays curiosity and courage when exploring the secret room and underground chamber.

Significant Themes

• The sudden change in Fang Xiu's fortune and his struggle to find a new goal in life.
• The mystery and history behind the secret room and underground chamber.

Character Interactions

• Fang Xiu interacts with his landlord, who is skeptical of his sudden wealth.
• He has no interactions with other characters in this chapter, as he is focused on exploring his new home and the secret room.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fang Xiu transforms the underground secret room into a storage space for his extraordinary items, naming it his 'Treasury'.
• He discovers that Wang Hao had been hiding in the same place all along.
• Fang Xiu has trouble sleeping and experiences strange occurrences, including seeing a girl in a mirror and finding his garden perfectly tidied despite not doing it himself.

Character Developments

• Fang Xiu feels a sense of accomplishment in creating his Treasure Vault and begins to understand the responsibility that comes with possessing extraordinary items.
• He experiences fear and shock due to the strange occurrences, showing vulnerability despite his usually calm demeanor.

Significant Themes

• Responsibility: Fang Xiu begins to understand the weight of responsibility that comes with his extraordinary items and the role of a 'Guardian of the Divine Treasury'.
• The Uncanny: The strange occurrences in Fang Xiu's new home explore themes of the uncanny and the supernatural, challenging his understanding of reality.

Character Interactions

• Fang Xiu interacts with the girl in the mirror, though she may not be real.
• The chapter hints at a possible connection between Fang Xiu and Wang Hao, as they both share a secret space and may have a shared destiny due to the extraordinary items.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fang Xiu discovers that his residence was built in 1904 and has had over twenty owners.
• He visits the District Library to find information about the house's history and encounters a knowledgeable librarian.
• Fang Xiu finds an autobiography by Mr. Li Cheng, which mentions a woman named Fifth Miss Chen who lived in the house in the 1930s and committed suicide.
• He sees a photo of Fifth Miss Chen's daughter, who bears a striking resemblance to the girl he saw in his house.
• Fang Xiu concludes that his recent actions, particularly renovating the underground secret room and storing supernatural items there, may have caused a paranormal event.
• He decides to investigate the secret room further and encounters a ghostly figure wearing the Deceitful Clown's Face, who asks if he hates her and wants to kill her.

Character Developments

• Fang Xiu: Becomes more determined to uncover the truth behind the paranormal events in his house and shows resourcefulness in gathering information.
• The Ghost (Fifth Miss Chen's Daughter): Makes her first appearance, displaying a childlike and innocent demeanor despite her tragic past.

Significant Themes

• The supernatural: The chapter explores the possibility of paranormal events in a world that was previously thought to be non-magical.
• The past influencing the present: The history of the house and its former residents affects the current events and Fang Xiu's experiences.
• Communication and understanding: The ghost's question to Fang Xiu suggests a desire for connection and understanding, despite the fear and hatred she has experienced.

Character Interactions

• Fang Xiu and Zhou Hongshen: The lawyer provides Fang Xiu with valuable information about the house's history.
• Fang Xiu and the Librarian: The librarian helps Fang Xiu find relevant materials and offers insightful guidance.
• Fang Xiu and the Ghost: Their initial interaction is brief but intriguing, setting the stage for future encounters.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fang Xiu encounters a ghost girl in the secret room, who reveals herself early in the story, contrary to typical horror movie pacing.
• The ghost girl has confused memories and a weak sense of self, struggling to maintain coherent conversations.
• Fang Xiu discovers that the girl ghost likely died in the secret room and that her mother, Fifth Miss Chen, committed suicide in the house.
• Fang Xiu finds an ancient crystal radio that belonged to the girl ghost and places it in the secret room.

Character Developments

• Fang Xiu: Becomes more empathetic and understanding towards the ghost girl, eventually helping her find her radio.
• Ghost Girl: Struggles with her identity and memories, finally accepting her death after Fang Xiu's revelation.

Significant Themes

• Death and Acceptance: The ghost girl's journey towards accepting her death and moving on.
• Mother-Daughter Relationship: The complex and troubled relationship between the ghost girl and her mother, Fifth Miss Chen.
• Communication and Connection: Fang Xiu's attempts to communicate with the ghost girl and understand her plight.

Character Interactions

• Fang Xiu and Ghost Girl: Fang Xiu tries to understand and help the ghost girl, while she struggles to communicate and express her fears and confusion.
• Ghost Girl and Her Mother: Their relationship is revealed to have been strained and problematic, contributing to the ghost girl's current state.