Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points & Events

• Gao Linzhi, a transmigrator in a corporate-controlled world, is interrogated by Xu Corporation's security department about a suicide case.
• Gao Linzhi discovers he has gained a game system, "Skyfall," after witnessing his colleague's suicide, which he believes is connected to the game.
• He decides not to enter the game immediately due to the hostile NPCs (security guards) present.

Character Developments

• Gao Linzhi: Starts as an ordinary transmigrator with a strong pride and ambition, hiding his true intentions. He gains the complete "Skyfall" game system and decides to keep it a secret.

Significant Themes

• The harsh, corporate-controlled society where wealth and power dictate one's fate.
• The struggle between ambition and caution, as Gao Linzhi balances his desire for power with the need for self-preservation.
• The potential danger and allure of the "Skyfall" game system.

Character Interactions

• Gao Linzhi vs. Security Guards: Gao Linzhi remains calm and collected during the interrogation, hiding his knowledge of the game system, while the security guards suspect him and try to intimidate him into confessing.
• Gao Linzhi vs. Lin Qing: Though not present, Lin Qing's actions and knowledge about the game system are hinted at, setting up potential future interactions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Gao Linzhi finds his colleague, Li Ziming, dead and reports it to the police.
• He is interrogated by security guards who suspect him of involvement in Li's death.
• Gao Linzhi uses his "Honest Man Who Speaks the Truth" cheat to navigate the interrogation.
• He discovers he has a game panel in his mind with a minimap showing two red dots (the security guards) tracking him.
• Gao Linzhi plans to enter the game to gain strength and experience.

Character Developments

• Gao Linzhi: Starts as an ordinary employee, discovers he has a game panel in his mind, and decides to enter the game to gain power.
• Li Ziming: Gao's colleague who is found dead; left behind a Resurrection Pearl for Gao.
• Security Guards: Suspicious of Gao's involvement in Li's death, interrogate him, and later track him.

Significant Themes

• Truth vs. Deception: Gao uses truthful answers to navigate the interrogation, but not the whole truth.
• Power and Control: The security guards represent a controlling force, while Gao seeks power through the game.
• Trust and Suspicion: Gao is suspected of involvement in Li's death, highlighting the lack of trust in their relationship.

Character Interactions

• Gao Linzhi and the Security Guards: Gao uses his cheat to outsmart the security guards during the interrogation.
• Gao Linzhi and Li Ziming: Although not present, Li's actions (leaving the Resurrection Pearl) influence Gao's decisions and plans.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Gao Linzhi enters the Skyfall Game using his phone, choosing 'Game Character Mode' to avoid detection.
• He creates a character named 'Can Xue Waves Across the Map' and enters the game world, landing on Wolf Snake Island.
• He discovers he can bring real-world items into the game via the Game Backpack and sees recharge prompts, realizing the potential of converting real money into in-game power.

Character Development

• Gao Linzhi shows determination and resourcefulness in entering the game undetected and understanding its mechanics.
• He exhibits excitement and ambition when realizing the potential of the game's recharge system for gaining power.

Significant Themes

• The game's real-world implications and the potential for converting real money into in-game power.
• Gao Linzhi's desire for freedom, power, and the supernatural, reflecting his discontent with his mundane life.

Character Interactions

• Although there are no direct interactions with other characters in this chapter, Gao Linzhi's actions are influenced by his knowledge of the security guards' and Lin Qing's pursuit of him, as well as his memories of Brother Li's fate.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Gao Linzhi, a player in the game Skyfall, is chased by Liang Corporation players after revealing his real identity.
• He Force Quits the game to escape, but the enemy vows to camp nearby and wait for his return.
• Gao Linzhi decides to spend real money to grow stronger within the game.

Character Developments

• Gao Linzhi shows his resourcefulness and determination to survive and grow stronger in the game.
• The Liang Corporation players display their ruthlessness and strategic thinking, showing they are not mere cannon fodder.

Significant Themes

• The brutal nature of the game world, where players can die permanently if not careful.
• The importance of keeping one's real identity secret in the game.
• The power of money in the game, allowing players to grow stronger quickly.

Character Interactions

• Gao Linzhi interacts with other fleeing players, but ultimately prioritizes his own survival.
• The Liang Corporation players interact with each other, displaying a hierarchical structure with a clear leader.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Gao Linzhi discovers his real-world gold can be converted into in-game gold.
• He tops up 2000 gold, receiving rewards like a Purple Talent ("Absolute Dodge"), Skyfall Stones, and Noble Privilege.
• He buys a pet (Corpse Vine) and Green Quality equipment, then logs back into the game.
• Gao Linzhi is immediately attacked by the same group of cavalrymen, but his new equipment protects him.

Character Developments

• Gao Linzhi becomes more cautious and strategic, realizing the risks of spending real money.
• He shows determination to strengthen himself quickly to ensure safety.

Significant Themes

• The game's push for in-game purchases and their benefits.
• The importance of caution and strategy in both real and game worlds.

Character Interactions

• Gao Linzhi interacts with the game system, making purchases and receiving rewards.
• He engages in combat with the cavalrymen, showcasing his new equipment and talent.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Gao Linzhi upgrades to Noble Rank 8, unlocking advanced auto-mode.
• He uses his Corpse Vine pet to ambush and defeat a group of pursuing cavalrymen.
• He discovers East Wolf Village, unlocking a new game map.

Character Developments

• Gao Linzhi experiences the benefits of being a 'whale' player, using his resources to gain an advantage.
• The cavalrymen display their cowardice and lack of teamwork when faced with a monster.

Significant Themes

• The power of wealth in the game world, reflecting real-world class struggles.
• The importance of teamwork and strategy in overcoming challenges.

Character Interactions

• Gao Linzhi's pet Corpse Vine interacts with and defeats the cavalrymen.
• Gao Linzhi observes the players working at the construction site, highlighting the contrast between their experiences and his.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Gao Linzhi arrives at East Wolf Village, finding it protected by villagers in steel armor.
• He witnesses a group of Corporate Players, controlled by a high schooler, leaving to hunt the Frost Wolf King.
• The villagers, including Captain Zheng, are revealed to be Rogue Players seeking protection from the village.
• A group of Crab Demons attacks the village, and the villagers prepare to defend it.

Character Developments

• Gao Linzhi: He arrives at the village, meets Captain Zheng, and learns about the Skyfall Continent and Descenders.
• Captain Zheng: He shows warmth towards Gao Linzhi, explains the world's dynamics, and prepares to defend the village.

Significant Themes

• Survival and danger in the new world.
• The struggle between Corporate Players and Rogue Players.
• The importance of unity and preparation for defense.

Character Interactions

• Gao Linzhi interacts with Captain Zheng, learning about the world and preparing to fight alongside the villagers.
• The villagers work together, showing order and training in their defense against the Crab Demons.
• The Corporate Players show caution and fear towards the high schooler, highlighting their lack of control.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Villagers use Slow Potion and wire nets to capture crabs.
• Gao Linzhi notices a crab trying to escape and alerts the villagers.
• Zheng Dong kills the crab, and Gao Linzhi finishes it off, gaining experience and materials.
• Rogue Players appear to buy monster kills but find the price too high.

Character Developments

• Gao Linzhi demonstrates his combat skills and quick thinking, earning the villagers' respect.
• Zheng Dong shows leadership and honesty in handling the situation.
• Zheng Laoliu, a villager, shows hostility towards Gao Linzhi, possibly due to being bribed by Corporate Players.

Significant Themes

• The struggle between Corporation Players and Rogue Players for resources and power.
• The importance of quick thinking and adaptability in survival situations.
• The tension between cooperation and competition among players.

Character Interactions

• Gao Linzhi and Zheng Dong work together to protect the villagers from the crabs.
• Zheng Dong rebukes Zheng Laoliu for his suspicion of Gao Linzhi.
• Rogue Players discuss their grievances and plans to resist the Corporation Players.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Rogue Players discuss their situation; Gao Linzhi understands their determination to succeed in the game.
• "Little Chi Boss" haggles with Zheng Dong, securing slaughter rights for Crab Demons at 50 copper coins each.
• Zheng Dong explains the village's system, mentioning the Game Backpack and the advantage of Corporate Players.
• Gao Linzhi meets the Fourth Elder and learns about the village's structure and work contracts.
• Han Xiaowei advises Gao Linzhi on survival strategies in the village, emphasizing the importance of money, stats, and staying safe until level 10.

Character Developments

• Gao Linzhi gains a deeper understanding of the Rogue Players' resolve and the company's likely actions.
• Zheng Dong shows kindness and understanding towards the Rogue Players, revealing the elders' supportive stance.
• Han Xiaowei demonstrates concern and helpfulness, providing valuable guidance to Gao Linzhi.

Significant Themes

• The struggle for dominance between Rogue Players and the company.
• The importance of money and resources in the game, reflecting real-world power dynamics.
• The necessity of caution and strategic planning in the face of potential threats and challenges.

Character Interactions

• Gao Linzhi interacts with Zheng Dong, learning about the village's system and the elders' stance.
• Gao Linzhi meets the Fourth Elder and learns about work contracts and the village's structure.
• Gao Linzhi interacts with Han Xiaowei, receiving crucial survival advice for the game.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Gao Linzhi learns about the game's economy and is given a forum address by Han Xiaowei.
• He decides to sign a guard contract with East Wolf Village after reviewing it.
• Lin Qing (Clear Water, Blooming Lotus) arrives, pursued by Xu Clan's Old Seven and Lao Ba.
• Lin Qing reveals she has a Purple Talent, prompting the Fourth Elder to protect her.

Character Developments

• Gao Linzhi shows caution and careful consideration of his actions.
• Lin Qing demonstrates strong resolve and determination, prioritizing her new life over her old family.
• The Fourth Elder shows his power and willingness to protect Lin Qing due to her Purple Talent.

Significant Themes

• The struggle between Corporate Players and Rogue Players.
• The power dynamics between players and natives.
• The importance of talents and skills in the game world.

Character Interactions

• Gao Linzhi interacts briefly with Han Xiaowei, learning about the game's economy and receiving a forum address.
• Lin Qing interacts with Xu Clan's Old Seven and Lao Ba, showing her resolve and determination.
• The Fourth Elder interacts with Lin Qing, showing his power and willingness to protect her due to her Purple Talent.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lin Qing, a new player with an extraordinary talent, joins East Wolf Village as a village guard.
• The Xu Corporation, controlling the village, threatens the Fourth Elder, implying they have a reserve army of 4.95 million players.
• The Fourth Elder, impressed by Lin Qing's talent, decides to protect her and defies the Xu Corporation.
• The group visits the Third Elder to obtain talismans for Lin Qing and Gao Linzhi. The Third Elder reluctantly provides them with defensive, offensive, and escape jade talismans.

Character Developments

• Lin Qing: Revealed to have an astonishingly powerful talent, potentially Gold or even Red. She remains calm and confident throughout the chapter.
• Fourth Elder: Initially calm and collected, he becomes serious and determined when threatened by the Xu Corporation. He shows a willingness to protect Lin Qing and the village, even against a powerful opponent.
• Third Elder: Reluctant to provide talismans, he initially seems displeased with the Fourth Elder. His reluctance hints at a possible power struggle within the village's leadership.

Significant Themes

• Power Dynamics: The struggle between the Xu Corporation and the village, and within the village's leadership, highlights the theme of power dynamics.
• Talent vs. Numbers: The value of Lin Qing's exceptional talent is pitted against the Xu Corporation's vast player numbers, raising the theme of quality vs. quantity.
• Loyalty and Defiance: The Fourth Elder's decision to defy the Xu Corporation for the sake of a player showcases loyalty and defiance in the face of adversity.

Character Interactions

• Lin Qing and the Fourth Elder: Their interaction shows mutual respect and understanding, with the Fourth Elder treating Lin Qing as an equal and showing genuine concern for her well-being.
• Xu Qi and Lao Ba: Their interaction with the Fourth Elder reveals their arrogance and underestimation of the village's resolve.
• Gao Linzhi and Lin Qing: Though not directly interacting, their shared experience and destination hint at a potential alliance or rivalry in the future.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Gao Linzhi receives Blue Grade Defensive Jade Talismans and Purple Grade Escape Talismans from the Fourth Elder, enhancing his protection in the real world.
• Xu Tianlang, the heir of Xu Corporation, punishes his subordinates for failing to capture Lin Qing and orders them to bring back anyone who had contact with her, including Gao Linzhi.
• The Fourth Elder equips Gao Linzhi and Lin Qing with basic gear and begins teaching them guard skills.

Character Developments

• Gao Linzhi gains confidence with his new talismans, feeling more secure in the real world.
• Xu Tianlang reveals his ruthless nature, prioritizing results over potential losses, and punishes his subordinates for their failures.
• The Fourth Elder shows concern for the safety of his village and its inhabitants, going out of his way to equip and train Gao Linzhi and Lin Qing.

Significant Themes

• Power and Control: Xu Tianlang's actions highlight his desire to maintain control and power, even if it means making sacrifices.
• Trust and Betrayal: The Fourth Elder's past experiences with guards have led him to be cautious, while Xu Tianlang's subordinates fear his wrath, leading to a lack of trust among them.
• Preparation and Readiness: Gao Linzhi's new talismans and training emphasize the importance of being prepared and ready for potential dangers.

Character Interactions

• Gao Linzhi and the Fourth Elder: The Fourth Elder takes a protective and mentoring role towards Gao Linzhi, providing him with equipment and training.
• Xu Tianlang and his Subordinates: Xu Tianlang's interactions with his subordinates are harsh and punitive, reflecting his lack of trust in them and his expectation of absolute loyalty.
• Xu Tianlang and Lin Qing: Xu Tianlang's interest in Lin Qing is piqued, setting the stage for potential conflict between them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Gao Linzhi learns about his duties as a village guard and the potential benefits of the game, including extended lifespan and immortality.
• He receives a warning from the game about an urgent matter in reality and logs off to deal with it.
• Upon logging off, he finds three armed men from Xu Corporation's Security Office waiting to confront him.

Character Developments

• Gao Linzhi: Shows resourcefulness and calmness under pressure, demonstrating his transmigrator experience and newfound power from the game.
• Fourth Elder: Reveals his age and hints at the possibility of immortality in the game, showing his dedication to training Lin Qing.

Significant Themes

• The contrast between the game's promises of power and immortality and the reality of Gao Linzhi's situation.
• The disparity between the company's expectations and the player's actions, highlighting the theme of rebellion against authority.

Character Interactions

• Gao Linzhi and the Fourth Elder: Gao Linzhi pretends to leave for an urgent matter while the Fourth Elder warns him about the importance of the game's opportunities.
• Gao Linzhi and Xu Corporation's Security Office: Gao Linzhi evades the three armed men by leaving through the rooftop and another building, demonstrating his resourcefulness and determination to avoid confrontation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Gao Linzhi, accused and on the run, decides to flee into the wilderness for survival.
• He uses an unregistered electric scooter to reach the South City Mountain Area, controlled by Xu Corporation but also used by competitors.
• Meanwhile, Xu Corporation's Security Office Team 3 fails to find Gao and reviews surveillance footage, leading them to suspect he has taken something valuable from Li Ziming's game inheritance.
• Gao Linzhi encounters former colleagues on a team-building event, feeling superior to them due to his newfound immortality and hope for freedom.
• He overhears them discussing his false accusation and the reward offered for his capture, fueling his anger and determination.

Character Developments

• Gao Linzhi: Becomes more determined and resourceful in his escape, feeling superior to his former colleagues and driven by anger at Xu Corporation's slander.
• Xu Corporation's Security Office Team 3: Grows more desperate and nervous as they realize Gao Linzhi might have taken something valuable, leading them to pursue him more aggressively.

Significant Themes

• The struggle for freedom and control over one's life.
• The consequences of false accusations and the impact on an individual's psyche.
• The disparity between the lives of the accused and their former colleagues.

Character Interactions

• Gao Linzhi briefly encounters his former colleagues, feeling a sense of superiority and anger towards them.
• Xu Corporation's Security Office Team 3 interacts, growing more desperate and nervous as they pursue Gao Linzhi.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Gao Linzhi is chased by two men, Chen Xing and Wang Cong, who intend to extort him for two million yuan.
• Gao Linzhi lures them into an ambush using a Corpse Vine, killing both men.
• He spends the night in the mountains, preparing for a week-long survival.

Character Developments

• Gao Linzhi: Shows increased confidence and ruthlessness, using the Corpse Vine to eliminate threats without remorse. He also demonstrates survival skills and strategic thinking.
• Chen Xing and Wang Cong: Reveal their greedy and manipulative nature, showing no regard for Gao Linzhi's well-being or the potential consequences of their actions.

Significant Themes

• Revenge and Justice: Gao Linzhi's actions can be seen as a form of vigilantism, taking justice into his own hands against those who wronged him.
• Survival and Adaptation: Gao Linzhi's ability to survive and adapt to his new circumstances, using his game knowledge and skills to protect himself and plan his next moves.

Character Interactions

• Gao Linzhi vs. Chen Xing and Wang Cong: Gao Linzhi outsmarts and eliminates the two men who intended to harm him, showing his growing power and cunning.
• Gao Linzhi vs. Nature: Gao Linzhi demonstrates his ability to survive in the wilderness, finding shelter, starting a fire, and preparing for an extended stay in the mountains.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Gao Linzhi, after gaining immortality in the game, continues his journey towards Liang City.
• He enters the game again, finding the Fourth Elder teaching Lin Qing a skill called Heavenly Sight, Earthly Hearing, Person-Judging Secret Art.
• Gao Linzhi learns the skill and two more—Basic Lightness Skill, Basic Fists and Feet, and Basic Parrying—without any effort, highlighting the game's learning mechanics.

Character Developments

• Gao Linzhi: Realizes the advantages of his cheat, allowing him to learn skills quickly and lock his level, giving him a significant head start.
• Lin Qing: Struggles to understand the skills taught by the Fourth Elder, showing her dedication and patience in learning.

Significant Themes

• Learning and Skill Acquisition: The game's learning system is highlighted, showing that skills require effort and time to learn, even for players. Gao Linzhi's advantage is emphasized, as he can learn skills quickly and easily.
• Risk and Survival: The constant risk of exposure and capture by Corporate Players is mentioned, emphasizing the need for players to level up quickly and boost their survival abilities.

Character Interactions

• Gao Linzhi and Lin Qing: Gao Linzhi listens to the Fourth Elder teaching Lin Qing, silently learning the skills himself. There's no direct interaction between them in this chapter.
• Gao Linzhi and the Fourth Elder: The Fourth Elder acknowledges Gao Linzhi's presence but doesn't explain the skills to him, assuming he can't learn them like Lin Qing.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Gao Linzhi observes enemies and understands the importance of gauging an opponent's distance, echoing an expert's advice.
• The Fourth Elder teaches Gao Linzhi and Lin Qing four basic skills: Secret Scouting Technique, Basic Lightness Skill, Basic Parrying, and Basic Fists and Feet.
• Gao Linzhi quickly grasps the skills, while Lin Qing finds them challenging.
• The Fourth Elder explains that basic skills in the village library require Copper Coins and Contribution Points to exchange, highlighting the benefits and risks of being a guard.

Character Developments

• Gao Linzhi demonstrates exceptional learning ability, quickly mastering the taught skills.
• Lin Qing shows determination and diligence in her training, despite finding the skills challenging.
• The Fourth Elder reveals his wisdom and patience in teaching, expressing satisfaction with his students' diligence.

Significant Themes

• The gap between players and ordinary people, emphasized by the broken Game System's log function and teaching efficiency.
• The importance of hard work and patience in learning skills, as highlighted by the Fourth Elder.
• The benefits and risks associated with being a guard, implying the value of hard work and dedication.

Character Interactions

• Gao Linzhi and Lin Qing express mutual respect and willingness to support each other as colleagues.
• Lin Qing suspects Gao Linzhi's true identity and plans to test him later.
• The Fourth Elder shows affection and gratification towards his diligent students.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Gao Linzhi evades Xu Corporation's pursuit using his knowledge of the real martial world's unpredictability and the lack of adherence to rules among martial masters.
• He uses Corpse Vine to disrupt his scent trail, making it difficult for tracking dogs to follow him.
• Gao Linzhi enters a vast mountain range to lie low and train, planning to eventually confront the Xu Corporation.
• Qi Cheng's team, including Zhao Xianqing and Liu Jinshan, enters the mountains to pursue Gao Linzhi but is hindered by their tracking hounds' fear of an unknown powerful beast.
• Unable to track Gao Linzhi effectively, they plan to divide the mountain range into a grid pattern and involve more employees in the search, increasing the reward for leads.

Character Developments

• Gao Linzhi demonstrates his resourcefulness and understanding of the real martial world's dynamics, using Corpse Vine to evade tracking and planning to strengthen his survival abilities in the mountains.
• Qi Cheng shows impatience and frustration at the difficulty of the pursuit, while Zhao Xianqing remains more composed and strategic in his thinking.
• Liu Jinshan contributes a practical idea to involve more employees in the search, showing adaptability in the face of challenges.

Significant Themes

• The unpredictability and chaos of the real martial world, where personal interests and preferences often dictate actions.
• The contrast between the efficiency of modern companies (Xu Corporation) and the adaptability of individuals (Gao Linzhi) in unconventional situations.
• The power of knowledge and understanding of one's surroundings, as demonstrated by Gao Linzhi's use of Corpse Vine and his grasp of the martial world's dynamics.

Character Interactions

• Gao Linzhi's internal monologue reveals his thought processes and plans, with no significant external interactions in this chapter.
• Qi Cheng, Zhao Xianqing, and Liu Jinshan interact, discussing their pursuit strategy and adapting to the challenges they face. Their dynamic shows a mix of impatience, composure, and practicality.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Gao Linzhi decides to protect himself by learning the "Disguise Art" and finding a hiding spot.
• He discovers a secluded mountain stream and decides to survive there using game resources.
• He builds a simple wooden shed and survives in the mountain stream for a day.
• The next morning, he plans to learn the Disguise Art from the Fourth Elder.
• Gao Linzhi decides to invest all experience into the Basic Lightness Skill.
• He obtains a token from the Fourth Elder, allowing him to kill captured monsters for experience.

Character Developments

• Gao Linzhi demonstrates resourcefulness and adaptability in surviving in the wild using game resources.
• He shows strategic thinking in his approach to learning the Disguise Art and gaining experience.
• The Fourth Elder shows concern for Gao Linzhi's well-being and offers him opportunities to grow stronger.

Significant Themes

• Adaptation and Survival: Gao Linzhi's ability to adapt to his circumstances and survive using game resources highlights the theme of resilience and resourcefulness.
• Growth and Development: The focus on Gao Linzhi's skill and experience development emphasizes the theme of personal growth and improvement.
• Alliances and Mutual Benefit: The relationship between Gao Linzhi and the Fourth Elder demonstrates the theme of mutual benefit and alliance, where both parties gain from their interaction.

Character Interactions

• Gao Linzhi and the Fourth Elder: Their interaction shows a mentor-mentee relationship, with the Fourth Elder offering guidance and opportunities for growth to Gao Linzhi.
• Gao Linzhi and Zheng Dong: Their interaction is cordial and professional, with Zheng Dong respecting the Fourth Elder's token and allowing Gao Linzhi to kill captured monsters for experience.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Gao Linzhi meets Little Cat Fishing, who tries to recruit him to the Tianxia Guild, a player alliance against corporate interference.
• Xu Clan* Old Seven approaches Gao Linzhi, offering gold to lure Lin Qing out of the village.
• Gao Linzhi learns that gold can be recharged for in-game currency.

Character Developments

• Gao Linzhi demonstrates his understanding of the game's dynamics and his disinterest in joining an alliance.
• Xu Clan* Old Seven shows his willingness to spend vast amounts of gold to achieve his goals.

Significant Themes

• The struggle between players and corporate interference.
• The value of in-game currency and real-world wealth.

Character Interactions

• Gao Linzhi interacts with Little Cat Fishing, showing skepticism towards the Tianxia Guild.
• Gao Linzhi meets Xu Clan* Old Seven, negotiating a high price for luring Lin Qing out of the village.