Ch. 361Moving and Refusal, A Strange Village

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Zhang Mingzhen moves into a villa in Xinyuan Residential Area.
  • He receives a call from the Shen Family, which he promptly hangs up on.
  • In God's Domain, players in other beginner zones are trying to catch up to Zhang Mingzhen's progress.
  • Zhang Mingzhen accepts a quest from Mayor Zhen Tianyin to investigate an abandoned village, Little Creek Village.
  • He encounters walking corpses in the foggy area leading to the village and eventually enters it.

Character Developments

  • Zhang Mingzhen shows his disinterest in dealing with the Shen Family and his determination to complete the quest.
  • Mayor Zhen Tianyin reveals more about the abandoned village and the dragon that may be involved.
  • The herbalist survivor who discovered the abandoned village is too afraid to go any farther and leaves Zhang Mingzhen.

Significant Themes

  • The contrast between the real world and the game world, with Zhang Mingzhen's experiences in both.
  • The theme of courage and fear in the face of the unknown, as seen in the herbalist survivor and the walking corpses.

Character Interactions

  • Zhang Mingzhen interacts with the mayor, the herbalist survivor, and the residents of Little Creek Village (the old granny and Xiao Qing).
  • The Shen Family attempts to contact Zhang Mingzhen, but he refuses to cooperate.

Ch. 362The Link Between Two Worlds, Gao Linzhi's New Scheme

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Gao Linzhi, the game's creator, decides to introduce an instance entrance that allows Earth players to enter Blue Star's world, aiming to use their intellectual resources and build his own faction.
  • Zhang Mingzhen, an Earth player, enters a spatial anomaly and encounters a reenactment of a village's destruction by magical beasts. He later tames an Azure-Scaled Dragon Python and gains the first pet in the game.
  • The pet system is unlocked, and players start discussing and searching for tamable targets.

Character Developments

  • Gao Linzhi: He becomes more involved in the game's development, aiming to use Earth players to his advantage.
  • Zhang Mingzhen: He gains a powerful pet, the Azure-Scaled Dragon Python, and starts exploring the pet system's potential.
  • Other players: They start discussing and searching for tamable pets, with some forming teams to increase their chances.

Significant Themes

  • The interaction between Earth and Blue Star's worlds.
  • The introduction of the pet system and its potential impact on gameplay.
  • The power dynamics between Gao Linzhi and the players.

Character Interactions

  • Gao Linzhi and the players: Gao Linzhi manipulates the game to involve Earth players, while the players explore the new pet system and its implications.
  • Zhang Mingzhen and other players: Zhang Mingzhen gains the first pet, while other players discuss and search for their own pets, sometimes forming teams to increase their chances.

Ch. 363Operation of the District, New Mission

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Blue Star world faces aberration invasions, but basic services remain functional.
  • Players in God's Domain, District 42, prepare for a city defense event against a monster siege.
  • The monster siege begins in District 42, with players successfully defending against the first two waves.
  • The third wave brings Silver-rank boss monsters, and players deploy a suicide squad to keep the bosses at bay.

Character Developments

  • Gao Linzhi, the Blue Star world's administrator, plans to introduce the Fourth Catastrophe to increase the challenge.
  • Players in District 42 unite and prepare for the siege, demonstrating their commitment and teamwork.
  • Official covert squads affiliated with the authorities join the battle, willing to make sacrifices to protect the city.

Significant Themes

  • Unity and cooperation among players for a common goal.
  • Sacrifice and commitment in the face of overwhelming odds.
  • The impact of the Blue Star world's events on the game world of God's Domain.

Character Interactions

  • Players from different guilds and classes work together to defend the city.
  • The command staff in District 42 coordinates the defense strategy and supports the players.
  • Official covert squads interact with the players, providing crucial support in the battle.

Ch. 364Defense Failed, Vanished Town, Gloating Players

Key Plot Points and Events

  • District 42 resorts to suicide squads using a secret medicine to hold off bosses, drawing admiration from other players.
  • The siege enters its final stage, with only sixty minutes remaining. Reinforcements are called in, and even independent players are recruited to join the suicide squad.
  • With fifteen minutes left, the four bosses go berserk and gain super armor, breaking through the defensive line and entering Shuangyue Town.
  • The town's barrier activates automatically but only lasts ten minutes. No reinforcements or strategies from other zones arrive in time.
  • The bosses destroy the town, and it vanishes from the Wild Continent. All players in District 42 become displaced refugees.

Character Developments

  • Players in District 42 show resilience and determination in defending their town, even resorting to suicide squads.
  • Western players, despite their initial smugness, realize the value of their homeless population when faced with God's Domain's demand for manpower.
  • Chongxing and other skilled civilian players from the Third War Zone refuse to help District 42 due to past grievances.

Significant Themes

  • The consequences of underestimating one's opponents and relying too heavily on copied strategies.
  • The importance of unity and mutual aid among players, as seen in the contrast between District 42's failure and the Third War Zone's success.
  • The game's realism and its willingness to punish players for poor decisions.

Character Interactions

  • Players from different war zones interact on the forums, with some expressing admiration for District 42's efforts and others smugly dismissing their struggles.
  • Western players beg for help from Dragon Han, but skilled civilian players from the Third War Zone refuse to assist them.

Ch. 365Physical gains carried into reality, new moves behind the scenes

  • District Forty-Two's defense fails, leading to the district's destruction and the players becoming refugees.
  • Players from other districts discuss the consequences and potential ways to transfer districts.
  • Zhang Mingzhen reaches Level 28 and gains new skills, "Demon Armor" and "Demon Transformation," which significantly boost his defenses and control resistance.
  • The double experience event ends, and Zhang Mingzhen claims his rewards, including a new title, "King," which inflicts a Bleeding effect on enemies.
  • Zhang Mingzhen considers the possibility of cross-region support to gather more Silver equipment.
  • Zhang Mingzhen orders food delivery and discovers the challenges of finding delivery workers due to the popularity of God's Domain.
  • Zhang Mingzhen notices improvements in his physical condition, with increased strength and agility.

Ch. 366The Terrifying Mr. Zhang Mingzhen's Pet Appears in Reality

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Zhang Mingzhen tries to summon the game's status panel in reality but fails. He believes it's not the right time yet.
  • Gao Linzhi's plan is revealed: he aims to invade reality with the game, granting players physical enhancements without supernatural powers.
  • Zhang Mingzhen successfully summons his battle pet, the juvenile Azure-Scaled Dragon Python, into reality.
  • Authorities acknowledge the game's influence on reality and decide to accelerate players' leveling to find Gao Linzhi and uncover the truth.
  • A conference is held to discuss strategies for the monster siege event and cross-district travel to invite Chongxing for assistance.

Character Developments

  • Zhang Mingzhen: He adapts to his new abilities and understands that the game is seeping into reality. He becomes more cautious and plans to buy a new residence for better security and privacy.
  • Gao Linzhi: His plan to invade reality with the game is revealed. He is aware of the authorities' actions but remains unconcerned.
  • Chongxing: His exceptional strength and talent are discussed. Authorities consider inviting him for assistance but decide against interfering with his privacy.

Significant Themes

  • The blurring line between the game and reality.
  • The pursuit of power and its consequences.
  • The struggle between caution and ambition in dealing with the unknown.

Character Interactions

  • Zhang Mingzhen interacts with the real estate consultant, discussing his requirements for a new residence.
  • Authorities discuss strategies and consider inviting Chongxing for assistance, highlighting their awareness of his strength and importance.
  • Gao Linzhi's actions and plans are discussed by both Zhang Mingzhen and the authorities, showing his influence on the story and characters.

Ch. 367New High-Level Dungeon, Everyone's Envy

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Zhang Mingzhen moves into a new villa to accommodate the growing Azure-Scaled Dragon Python.
  • A new dungeon, Monster Altar, is discovered by players Rose and Little Bell while mining.
  • The dungeon is restricted to five-player teams and has three difficulty levels: Easy, Hard, and Hell, with a recommended challenge level of 30.

Character Developments

  • Zhang Mingzhen is now focused on finding new high-value dungeons and secret realms to pursue immortality and resurrect his parents.
  • Rose is determined to complete her blacksmith quest and become the first player with a secondary profession.
  • Little Bell is still learning and growing as a player, accompanying Rose on her adventures.

Significant Themes

  • The game's realism and the players' desire for wealth and power.
  • The challenge and risk involved in exploring new dungeons and secret realms.
  • The competitive nature of the game, with players eager to be the first to explore and conquer new content.

Character Interactions

  • Zhang Mingzhen interacts with the real estate consultant to find a new villa.
  • Rose and Little Bell trigger the Monster Altar dungeon while mining together.
  • Players in the Third District discuss and form teams to explore the new dungeon.

Ch. 368A Level [X] Dungeon, Leading to a Strange Beginning

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

  • A new high-level (Level 30) dungeon, Monster Altar, appears, accessible only to one player at a time.
  • Zhang Mingzhen, known as 'Chongxing' or 'the cheater,' is the first to enter and clear the dungeon.
  • The dungeon consists of three chambers with bosses, culminating in a final boss, Wind Whetstone Bat.
  • Zhang Mingzhen obtains two equipment Prefix Stones and an item, 'Wings of Flight,' as rewards.

Character Developments

  • Zhang Mingzhen demonstrates his strength and skill by clearing the high-level dungeon solo.
  • Qin Xiao Youhui, from the Legion Guild, invites Zhang Mingzhen to discuss matters after he finishes the dungeon.

Significant Themes

  • The game's high-level content is designed to be challenging, even for cheaters like Zhang Mingzhen.
  • The dungeon's mechanics test players' skills, damage output, and adaptability.
  • The game's developers seem to be aware of and accepting of players using cheats or hacks to gain an advantage.

Character Interactions

  • Players gather around the dungeon entrance, expressing jealousy, resentment, and admiration towards Zhang Mingzhen.
  • Qin Xiao Youhui from the Legion Guild approaches Zhang Mingzhen to discuss matters, treating him with a mix of respect and superiority.
  • Zhang Mingzhen interacts with the game's system announcements, receiving rewards and updates on his progress.

Ch. 369The God's Domain Game's Trick, the Real Blue Star Instance

Chapter Summary: The God’s Domain Game’s Trick, the Real Blue Star Instance

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Zhang Mingzhen examines the newly acquired Feather, a component of the Flying Wings item. Ninety-nine Feathers are required to synthesize the wings, which allow players to fly without occupying an equipment slot.
  • The system announces that player “Chongxing” has defeated the Hell-level Windstone Bat and unlocked the aerial flight system. Players react with excitement and frustration, realizing that obtaining enough Feathers will likely require repeated Hell-level dungeon runs.
  • Zhang Mingzhen ignores most questions about the wings and enters the final secret room of the dungeon, where he is warned that the Hell Demon King is a level 35 Golden-tier boss.
  • Instead of immediately fighting the boss, he is transported into a realistic simulated survival scenario designed to reveal partial information about the Demon King.
  • In the simulation, Zhang arrives on an endless highway with a group of terrified college students from Blue Star. They are trapped in a scenario where mist pursues them, monsters attack, and stopping means death.
  • An old bus appears, and the system instructs the survivors to use it as their mobile base. The group must vote for a bus owner, but Zhang quickly seizes control by physically overpowering the loudest student.
  • A student with driving experience operates the manual bus while Zhang takes charge. When the group discovers that the bus is nearly out of fuel, Zhang correctly assumes they must kill monsters to obtain supplies.
  • When beasts emerge from the mist, Zhang effortlessly kills them with Spirit Strikes, obtaining fuel, bread, and water. The students become convinced that his arrogance is supported by genuine strength.
  • Zhang receives the dungeon’s “boss information”: the Hell Demon King specializes in single-target attacks, deals more damage from a distance, and produces denser attacks at close range. In a group battle, durable front-line fighters should absorb its attacks while others deal damage.
  • The chapter ends by revealing that the simulation is not truly a game instance. Gao Linzhi and the game’s AI deliberately created the scenario to make players believe that Blue Star is merely a dungeon or fictional world, concealing the fact that the people involved are real.

Character Developments

  • Zhang Mingzhen becomes increasingly confident and pragmatic as a player. He is excited by the possibility of obtaining his first Golden-tier equipment and treats the survival scenario as another game challenge.
  • His combat ability is shown to be overwhelming compared with ordinary humans; he kills multiple dangerous beasts effortlessly.
  • However, Zhang’s long isolation has severely weakened his social skills. He does not organize or encourage the survivors, assigning them only menial duties and relying almost entirely on force and personal strength.
  • His major flaw is his failure to recognize the humanity of the college students. He assumes they are NPCs because they resemble the artificial characters he has encountered in God’s Domain.
  • The college students shift from panic and internal competition to fearful cooperation after witnessing Zhang’s strength. They gradually accept him as their leader because he can protect them and obtain essential supplies.
  • The bus driver demonstrates useful adaptability and practical competence, becoming responsible for keeping the group moving.

Significant Themes

  • Reality versus illusion: The central twist is that Zhang believes he is inside a game-generated trial, while the scenario actually involves living people on Blue Star.
  • Manipulation through game mechanics: The system presents false or incomplete information to guide players toward a mistaken understanding of the world.
  • Fear as a resource: The strange entity created the highway scenario to provoke terror and feed on the survivors’ emotions.
  • Power and leadership: Zhang becomes leader through physical dominance rather than cooperation, raising questions about whether strength alone is enough to guide others.
  • Dehumanization: Zhang’s experience with NPCs causes him to dismiss the students as artificial beings, highlighting the danger of confusing simulation with reality.
  • Survival and adaptability: The students must quickly abandon ordinary assumptions, cooperate, and use their individual talents to survive.

Character Interactions

  • Players outside the dungeon privately question Zhang about the Flying Wings, but he deliberately limits his responses because he knows information spreads quickly.
  • Zhang’s blunt authority clashes with the college students’ arguments over who should control the bus. He ends the dispute by lifting one student by the throat and demanding obedience.
  • The students initially fear Zhang and avoid provoking him, but their attitude softens after he repeatedly kills monsters and supplies the group with food and fuel.
  • Zhang interacts minimally with the survivors, relying on them for driving and chores while personally handling combat.
  • The final system briefing strengthens Zhang’s confidence, but the reader learns that the information is part of a broader deception designed to hide Blue Star’s true status.

Ch. 370Return to the Game, New Invitation

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Zhang Mingzhen clears the Hell difficulty Monster Altar, defeating the Hell Demon King and obtaining a Demon King Crystal Necklace and an Execution Order.
  • He is invited to the Iron-Blood Banner guild headquarters in District Three, where he shares information about the Monster Altar dungeon in exchange for three conditions.
  • The guild asks for his help in clearing city battles in main domestic regions in exchange for three special-effect items.

Character Developments

  • Zhang Mingzhen demonstrates his overwhelming strength and strategic prowess in clearing the Monster Altar.
  • Qin Xiao Youhui shows a more cooperative and respectful attitude towards Zhang Mingzhen, acknowledging his strength and importance.

Significant Themes

  • The power dynamics between Zhang Mingzhen and the Iron-Blood Banner guild, with the guild now seeking his help and offering rewards.
  • The importance of strategic planning and teamwork in challenging high-difficulty dungeons.
  • The potential dangers and benefits of the emerging power in the real world.

Character Interactions

  • Zhang Mingzhen interacts with the Iron-Blood Banner guild management, sharing information about the Monster Altar and negotiating terms for his assistance in city battles.
  • Qin Xiao Youhui shows a more respectful and cooperative attitude towards Zhang Mingzhen, acknowledging his strength and importance to the guild's goals.

Ch. 371Their Own Schemes, The Pawn's Awakening

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Zhang Mingzhen agrees to help District 12 defend against a magical beast siege in exchange for the Spatial Backflow Talisman, allowing him to cross districts.
  • District 12's upper echelon discusses and decides on the compensation for Zhang Mingzhen's assistance.
  • Players from District 12 discuss strategies for the upcoming siege, arguing over which gate's boss Zhang Mingzhen should fight first.

Character Developments

  • Zhang Mingzhen remains naive about the Upper Echelon's schemes and manipulations, despite Gao Linzhi's attempts to teach him.
  • The guild presidents of District 12 prioritize their own guilds' interests, displaying a lack of collective honor.

Significant Themes

  • The Upper Echelon's manipulation and use of players for their own gain.
  • The power dynamics and corruption within the Upper Echelon.
  • The struggle for resources and influence among major guilds.

Character Interactions

  • Zhang Mingzhen interacts with the administrators, agreeing to help District 12 in exchange for the Spatial Backflow Talisman.
  • The guild presidents of District 12 argue over which gate's boss Zhang Mingzhen should fight first, displaying their self-interest.

Ch. 372The Start of the Bizarre Dungeon, Crushing the Cross-Server Battle

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Zhang Mingzhen (Chongxing) assists District Twelve in defending against a monster siege.
  • He uses his talent to summon a flower spirit clone in District Three to grind monsters while he's in District Twelve.
  • The defense battle is swift and successful, with Chongxing clearing bosses quickly and easily.
  • After the battle, Chongxing returns to District Three and uses his remaining Training Tower attempts on the thirty-second floor.

Character Developments

  • Zhang Mingzhen (Chongxing) demonstrates his overwhelming strength and cheat-like abilities, further cementing his reputation.
  • Players from other districts react with shock, envy, and disbelief at Chongxing's performance.
  • Gao Linzhi, the game's administrator, watches the game's progress and makes adjustments to the system based on player feedback.

Significant Themes

  • The gap between players with and without powerful cheats or advantages.
  • The impact of a game on a world's development and resource distribution.
  • The consequences of transmigration and the desire for cheats.

Character Interactions

  • Zhang Mingzhen interacts briefly with Eagle Strikes the Sky, the commander of District Twelve's defense.
  • Players from various districts discuss and react to Zhang Mingzhen's performance in the forums.
  • Gao Linzhi observes the game's progress and makes adjustments, interacting indirectly with the players.

Ch. 373Cheating for a Moment Feels Good, Cheating Forever Feels Even Better

Key Plot Points and Events

  • A troll player dies after accepting a random encounter quest, highlighting the game's danger.
  • Zhang Mingzhen challenges the Training Tower and faces his own projection, experiencing a tough battle.
  • Major guilds prepare for the first weekly "Cross-Server Guild War," aiming to upgrade their guild levels and gain prestige.
  • Zhang Mingzhen receives numerous invitations from guilds to participate in the war, but he remains uninterested.

Character Developments

  • The troll player's death illustrates the game's consequences for careless actions.
  • Zhang Mingzhen demonstrates his skill and determination by defeating his Training Tower projection.
  • Guild leaders, such as Dragon Diagram Frenzy and War Sky, show their strategic minds and resolve in preparing for the guild war.

Significant Themes

  • Consequences of Actions: The troll player's death shows that actions in the game have real consequences, both in-game and out.
  • Power and Influence: The guild war highlights the importance of power and influence in the game world, with guilds vying for supremacy.
  • Neutrality: Zhang Mingzhen's neutral stance causes unease among guilds, illustrating the lack of trust and the need for alliances in the game's political landscape.

Character Interactions

  • Zhang Mingzhen interacts with the troll player, unknowingly causing his death.
  • Guild leaders communicate with their members about strategies for the guild war.
  • Zhang Mingzhen exchanges messages with Utterly Empty, discussing the guild war and reaffirming his neutral stance.

Ch. 374The Regret Routine of the Illusionary Dungeon, The Meaning of Guild Wars

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Zhang Mingzhen enters the illusion realm again, experiencing betrayal and heartbreak, which shapes his views on trust and alliances.
  • The first Guild War begins in District Three, with forty guilds participating. Notable matchups include Hero Alliance vs. Century Imperial City and Red Rose vs. Sisters Rise Up.
  • The battle between Hero Alliance and Century Imperial City is intense and strategically planned, while the fight between Red Rose and Sisters Rise Up is chaotic and filled with infighting.

Character Developments

  • Zhang Mingzhen becomes more cynical and mistrustful after his experience in the illusion realm.
  • Imperial Dynasty Defies Heaven demonstrates strong leadership and strategic planning as the Guild War commander for Century Imperial City.
  • War Sky, the Guild Master of Hero Alliance, struggles with maintaining control over his guild members due to their willfulness.

Significant Themes

  • Betrayal and trust: Zhang Mingzhen's experiences in the illusion realm highlight the dangers of trusting others, especially in a competitive environment.
  • The role of women in gaming: The battle between Red Rose and Sisters Rise Up showcases the stereotypes and expectations surrounding female players, as well as the internal conflicts that can arise in all-female guilds.
  • Leadership and strategy: The Guild War between Hero Alliance and Century Imperial City emphasizes the importance of effective leadership and strategic planning in achieving victory.

Character Interactions

  • Zhang Mingzhen interacts with his illusionary guildmates, experiencing betrayal and heartbreak, which shapes his views on trust and alliances.
  • Imperial Dynasty Defies Heaven and War Sky interact as opposing Guild War commanders, demonstrating their leadership styles and strategic planning.
  • The female members of Red Rose and Sisters Rise Up clash with one another, showcasing the internal conflicts and dynamics within all-female guilds.

Ch. 375Similarities Between Two Worlds, Gao Linzhi's Gaze

Key Plot Points and Events

  • The first guild league of God's Domain concludes with Century Imperial City as the champion.
  • Zhang Mingzhen learns about the emergence of "superpowered individuals" in the real world, linked to players' abilities in God's Domain.
  • News reports reveal the formation of an illegal organization called "Thorn Bramble," composed of ability users, posing a threat to social stability.
  • Dragon Han's upper echelon holds a secret meeting to discuss managing ability users, with differing opinions on how to handle the situation.

Character Developments

  • Zhang Mingzhen becomes aware of his unique position as a Rogue Player with cheats and the potential threat he might face from other ability users.
  • The upper echelon of Dragon Han shows division in their approach to managing ability users, with some advocating for strict control and others for conciliation.

Significant Themes

  • The impact of extraordinary abilities on society and the potential for conflict.
  • The struggle for power and control between different factions, mirroring real-world political dynamics.
  • The emergence of new systems and their consequences, reflecting Gao Linzhi's ultimate goal.

Character Interactions

  • Zhang Mingzhen interacts with the news reports, reflecting on his position and the changes in the world.
  • The upper echelon of Dragon Han engages in a heated debate, revealing their differing views on managing ability users.
  • Gao Linzhi observes the meeting, analyzing the thoughts and decisions of the Dragon Han elders, finding it reminiscent of his past experiences.

Ch. 376The Arrival of a New Era, the Emergence of All-People Professionals

Key Plot Points and Events

  • The game's impact on reality is officially announced, causing a nationwide uproar and surge in new players.
  • Zhang Mingzhen reaches level 35 and plans to claim the Training Tower's weekly reward and explore the Monster Altar Dungeon.
  • He agrees to lead a team through the Divine Ruins Dungeon on Hell difficulty for the last time.
  • Dragon Diagram Guild is actively purchasing equipment, raising concerns about their intentions.

Character Developments

  • Zhang Mingzhen becomes wary of emotional manipulation and distances himself from those who use it.
  • Dragon Diagram Jinghe shows ambition and determination in his guild's actions.
  • Yes Yes Yes?, a new member of Century Imperial City, reveals his family's involvement in the game due to its real-world benefits.

Significant Themes

  • The impact of God's Domain on reality and the emergence of ability users.
  • The growing tension and competition between guilds.
  • The manipulation of emotions for personal gain.

Character Interactions

  • Zhang Mingzhen and Dragon Diagram Jinghe discuss the latter's guild's recent activities.
  • Zhang Mingzhen leads a team through the Divine Ruins Dungeon, including members from Dragon Diagram Guild and Century Imperial City.
  • Zhang Mingzhen grows distant from those who use emotional blackmail, reflecting his changing attitude towards relationships in the game.

Ch. 377The Gathering of Ten Thousand, Everyone's Thoughts

  • Zhang Mingzhen is invited by the Dragon Diagram Guild to help clear monsters in Bloodwind Gorge, where a former guild headquarters was destroyed by magical beasts.
  • The guild aims to find fragments of a 'Guild Upgrade Token' that could help them advance to Level 2.
  • Zhang Mingzhen agrees to help but makes it clear he's only there to grind experience and won't assist with the quest.
  • The guild summons 10,000 players to the gorge, impressing Zhang Mingzhen but not changing his mind about not helping with the quest.
  • Zhang Mingzhen fights against Bloodthirsty Vultures (Level 38) while the guild searches for the ruins and finds vulture eggs.
  • A powerful Vulture King emerges from the ruins, threatening the guild members.
  • The guild leader, Dragon Diagram Frenzy, decides to fight the Vulture King with his guild members, covering the battle-loss compensation himself.
  • Zhang Mingzhen, unaware of the situation, continues to fight the vultures in the sky.

Ch. 378The Federation's Conspiracy, Arrangement of the Pawns

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Gao Linzhi, now master of the World Source and Skyfall Game's core code, remains cautious.
  • The Blue Star Federation, having grown stronger, plans to consolidate power and eliminate Gao Linzhi.
  • They attempt to lure Gao Linzhi out but fail, deciding to attack his forces instead.
  • Gao Linzhi, aware of their plans, turns them into NPCs for his dungeon.

Character Developments

  • Gao Linzhi maintains his cautious nature despite his increased power.
  • The Blue Star Federation's leaders grow more ambitious and reckless, planning to centralize power.
  • President Shi Tiansheng becomes a figurehead, leaving a double to protect himself.

Significant Themes

  • Power dynamics and the corrupting influence of power.
  • The struggle between the Federation and independent players like Gao Linzhi.
  • The blurred line between reality and the game, with real-world consequences.

Character Interactions

  • The Blue Star Federation's leaders discuss and plan their strategies, revealing their growing ambition and disregard for President Shi Tiansheng's opinion.
  • Gao Linzhi observes the Federation's actions, deciding to turn them into NPCs for his dungeon.
  • In the Dragon Diagram Guild, members stall a BOSS while awaiting Zhang Mingzhen's arrival, revealing their pragmatic, money-driven motivations.

Ch. 379A Frenzied Grind, Guilds Clash

  • Zhang Mingzhen faces a powerful flying leader monster, the Bloodthirsty Vulture King, and defeats it using his new skills, gaining valuable items and experience.
  • He returns to Shuangyue Town, where he unlocks the third set bonus of his equipment at the blacksmith shop.
  • Meanwhile, other players begin exploring the Desolate Village region, with some discovering Zhang Mingzhen's clone, Flower Spirit, which can attack and move on its own.
  • The Dragon Diagram Guild struggles to hatch the vulture eggs they obtained, but a priest named Clucking Chicken discovers that using healing skills on the eggs activates their life force, showing progress in their hatching efforts.
  • Zhang Mingzhen, after retrieving his clone, decides to head to Spider Mountain to help Flower Spirit level up.

Ch. 380Monster Invasion, System Code Beyond Gao Linzhi's Expectations

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Dragon Diagram Frenzy hatches vulture eggs using a large number of priests, successfully obtaining powerful flying magical beasts.
  • The guild announces an internal tournament to distribute the vultures among members, causing envy and curiosity among other guilds.
  • Strange rat-like creatures are seen behaving unusually in Xuancheng, and people start going missing at night.
  • A massive spider-like creature is spotted and captured in Xuancheng, suspected to be connected to the missing persons and God's Domain Game.

Character Developments

  • Dragon Diagram Frenzy demonstrates his strategic thinking by planning to use the vultures to strengthen his guild's aerial combat power.
  • The Great Elder shows concern and urgency about the mysterious attacks in Xuancheng, ordering a thorough investigation.

Significant Themes

  • Power and Control: Dragon Diagram Frenzy seeks to control the skies through the vultures, while the Game System's invasion hints at an unseen force manipulating events on Earth.
  • Unseen Dangers: The mysterious attacks in Xuancheng highlight the theme of hidden threats and the unknown.

Character Interactions

  • Dragon Diagram Frenzy interacts with his guild members, deciding how to distribute the vultures and dealing with inquiries from other guilds.
  • The Great Elder interacts with the investigation team, expressing his concern about the attacks and ordering a thorough investigation.
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