Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lin Chen attacks the Corpse Demon Elder's followers.
• The Corpse Demon Elder appears and reveals he has a bounty on him.
• Lin Chen reveals he destroyed the Corpse Demon Elder's Corpse Puppet.
• Lin Chen fights and destroys the Corpse Demon Elder's twin Corpse Puppets.

Character Developments

• Lin Chen demonstrates significant growth in strength, defeating seventh-tier Corpse Puppets.
• The Corpse Demon Elder reveals his powerful Corpse Puppets but shows anger and impatience when they are destroyed.

Significant Themes

• The power of Blood Qi True Flame against Corpse Puppets and Ghosts.
• The importance of understanding one's opponent's abilities and limitations.

Character Interactions

• Lin Chen and the Corpse Demon Elder have a tense standoff, with Lin Chen showing no fear of the Elder's reputation.
• The Corpse Demon Elder initially underestimates Lin Chen but becomes enraged when his Corpse Puppets are destroyed.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lin Chen battles and defeats two seventh-tier Corpse Puppets, gaining 64,000 Origin, bringing his total to 120,000.
• The Corpse Demon Elder summons a miniature King Kong Corpse Puppet (eighth-tier) to fight Lin Chen.
• Lin Chen withstands the King Kong Corpse Puppet's attack and reinforces his martial arts, increasing his strength.
• Lin Chen defeats the King Kong Corpse Puppet with a single punch, surprising the Corpse Demon Elder.
• The Corpse Demon Elder joins the fight, revealing that he has also refined himself into a Corpse Puppet.

Character Developments

• Lin Chen's strength and Origin increase significantly, allowing him to defeat an eighth-tier Corpse Puppet with ease.
• The Corpse Demon Elder becomes more desperate and reveals his own Corpse Puppet state.

Significant Themes

• The power of Lin Chen's physique and martial arts, which allow him to continuously reinforce and increase his strength.
• The durability and relentlessness of Corpse Puppets, which make them formidable opponents.

Character Interactions

• Lin Chen and the Corpse Demon Elder engage in a fierce battle, with Lin Chen gradually gaining the upper hand.
• The short-sleeved elder and other cultivators watch the battle, expressing disbelief and shock at Lin Chen's strength.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lin Chen confronts the Corpse Demon Elder, who has turned himself into a Corpse Puppet to advance his strength.
• Lin Chen kills the Corpse Demon Elder and a Rank 8 Corpse Puppet, earning Origin and reinforcing his martial arts.
• He annihilates an entire village of Evil Cultivators, earning more Origin.
• Lin Chen reports his actions to Xu Fei and contacts Fatty to inform Zhou Mingchun.

Character Developments

• Lin Chen displays immense strength, killing powerful enemies with ease, and reinforces his martial arts with the earned Origin.
• The Corpse Demon Elder shows pride in his strength but is humiliated and killed by Lin Chen.
• The short-shirted elder defects to Lin Chen and provides information about the Evil Cultivator village.

Significant Themes

• The pursuit of power and the sacrifices made for it.
• The consequences of evil actions and the justice brought upon them.
• Lin Chen's growing strength and confidence.

Character Interactions

• Lin Chen taunts and provokes the Corpse Demon Elder, leading to their battle.
• Lin Chen interrogates and kills the remaining Evil Cultivators in the village.
• Lin Chen communicates with Xu Fei and Fatty, updating them on the situation.

Key Plot Points

• Lin Chen encounters Li You, the Division Chief of the Qingzhou Demon Suppression Division, who arrives via helicopter.
• Li You tests Lin Chen's strength, resulting in a brief fight where Lin Chen sends Li You flying with a single punch.
• The identities of the Corpse Demon Elder and his group are confirmed, and Lin Chen requests that their bounties be converted to cash.
• Lin Chen declines an offer to join the Demon Suppression Division but accepts an invitation to become an honorary consultant.

Character Developments

• Lin Chen demonstrates his immense strength, even sending a Division Chief flying with a single punch.
• Li You shows interest in recruiting Lin Chen, first as a regular member and then as an honorary consultant.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics between Lin Chen and the Demon Suppression Division are explored, with Lin Chen's strength and independence being emphasized.
• The value of cultivation resources and bounties is discussed, with Lin Chen prioritizing cash conversions.

Character Interactions

• Lin Chen and Li You have a brief sparring match, showcasing Lin Chen's overwhelming strength.
• Li You attempts to recruit Lin Chen, first as a regular member and then as an honorary consultant, highlighting the Demon Suppression Division's interest in Lin Chen's abilities.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lin Chen agrees to join the Demon Suppression Division as an honorary Advisor.
• Lin Chen interrogates and then kills a captured Evil Cultivator, revealing his eagerness to eliminate supernatural threats.
• Lin Chen returns to Yulin, where Zhou Mingchun and Fatty await him. Zhou Mingchun hires Lin Chen to resolve a threat from an Evil Cultivator, which Lin Chen accomplishes.
• Lin Chen and Fatty return to Qingzhou, and Fatty shares updates on the aftermath of the incident in Yulin.

Character Developments

• Lin Chen: Demonstrates his willingness to join the Demon Suppression Division and his unyielding stance against evil supernatural beings, even going so far as to kill a captured and cooperative Evil Cultivator.
• Li You: Recognizes Lin Chen's immense strength but notes his eagerness to kill, understanding that Lin Chen only targets evil and malevolent supernatural beings.
• Zhou Mingchun: Shows gratitude and understanding towards Lin Chen's abilities, hiring him to resolve the threat from an Evil Cultivator and paying him handsomely for his services.
• Fatty: Displays loyalty and concern for Lin Chen's safety, while also being surprised and grateful for the remuneration he receives from Zhou Mingchun.

Significant Themes

• The struggle against evil and malevolent supernatural beings, with Lin Chen's unwavering stance against them.
• The value of life and the consequences of one's actions, as seen in Lin Chen's decision to kill the captured Evil Cultivator and Zhou Mingchun's decision to divorce Passion Fruit Sister and have a paternity test done on their child.

Character Interactions

• Lin Chen and Li You: Lin Chen's actions cause Li You to realize his eagerness to kill, but Li You understands that Lin Chen only targets evil supernatural beings.
• Lin Chen, Zhou Mingchun, and Fatty: Lin Chen and Fatty return to Qingzhou, with Fatty sharing updates on the aftermath of the incident in Yulin, and Zhou Mingchun showing gratitude and understanding towards Lin Chen's abilities.
• Zhou Mingchun and Passion Fruit Sister: Zhou Mingchun decides to divorce Passion Fruit Sister and have a paternity test done on their child due to her involvement with an Evil Cultivator.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lin Chen receives funds and martial arts techniques from the Demon Suppression Division.
• Fatty declines the opportunity to become a Cultivator, preferring his current lifestyle.
• Lin Chen decides to buy a villa for his friends to gather and stay safe.
• Lin Chen purchases Villa Sixteen at Tiandi Yayuan for over two hundred million yuan in less than half an hour.

Character Developments

• Fatty remains materialistic and opportunistic, choosing comfort over the risks of cultivation.
• Lin Chen demonstrates his wealth and decisiveness, buying the villa without hesitation.
• Zhang Song and the other friends express their desire to buy property near Lin Chen for safety and convenience.

Significant Themes

• Wealth and its influence on lifestyle and decisions.
• The contrast between the comfort and safety of the mundane world and the risks and rewards of cultivation.
• The importance of friendship and community, as seen in Lin Chen's decision to buy a villa for his friends.

Character Interactions

• Lin Chen and Fatty's dynamic remains playful and teasing, with Fatty trying to freeload off Lin Chen's wealth.
• Lin Chen's friends, Zhang Song and the others, express their desire to live near him for protection and convenience.
• The villa sales manager is awestruck by Lin Chen's wealth and ease of spending.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lin Chen delays moving into his new villa to spend his final student days and search for the Orange Cat.
• Wu Xue returns to school to understand the situation with Xu Huan's death and to thank Lin Chen.
• Wang Yi, a rival of Lin Chen, becomes hostile towards him due to his interest in Wu Xue.
• Wu Xue introduces Lin Chen as her boyfriend to Wang Yi to deter him.
• Lin Chen asks Wu Xue to help find information about the Orange Cat.
• Lin Chen requests the original versions of the martial arts from the Demon Suppression Division.

Character Developments

• Lin Chen remains calm and composed, showing no fear of Wang Yi's threat.
• Wu Xue shows a more personal side, expressing her gratitude towards Lin Chen and hinting at romantic interest.
• Wang Yi demonstrates his jealousy and determination to eliminate Lin Chen.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics between the wealthy and the cultivation world.
• The consequences of Lin Chen's actions on those around him, such as Wu Xue becoming a target.
• The importance of original texts in cultivation.

Character Interactions

• Lin Chen and Wu Xue's relationship becomes more complex, with Wu Xue hinting at a romantic interest.
• Lin Chen and Wang Yi's rivalry begins, with Wang Yi determined to eliminate Lin Chen.
• Lin Chen and Xu Fei's professional relationship continues, with Lin Chen requesting the original versions of the martial arts.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lin Chen receives martial arts manuals from Xu Fei, but they can't be recorded.
• Lin Chen discovers a movement technique, 'Grass on Flying', which he reinforces and upgrades to 'Carefree Wind Riding'.
• Lin Chen reinforces and upgrades his martial arts using Origin points, becoming extremely powerful.
• Lin Chen tries to accept Cultivator Forum missions but finds he can't due to a rule preventing high-tier cultivators from accepting missions too far below their level.
• Lin Chen asks Xu Fei about Demon Suppression Division quests.

Character Developments

• Lin Chen: Becomes stronger and more powerful, faces challenges in accepting missions due to his high tier.

Significant Themes

• Strength and power: Lin Chen's focus on increasing his strength and power.
• Rules and limitations: The Cultivator Forum's rules limiting high-tier cultivators' mission acceptance.

Character Interactions

• Lin Chen and Xu Fei: Lin Chen calls Xu Fei to inquire about the mission acceptance issue and asks about Demon Suppression Division quests.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lin Chen visits the Demon Suppression Division headquarters, disguised as a Life Science Research Institute.
• He's stopped at the entrance but gains access using his new ID as an honorary advisor.
• Inside, he encounters a hostile cultivator who mistakes him for Xu Fei's junior brother and provokes him.
• Lin Chen uses his foot to knock the cultivator down, violating the division's no-fighting rule.
• Security guards intervene, but upon seeing Lin Chen's ID, they treat him respectfully and leave the hostile cultivator.

Character Developments

• Lin Chen displays his quick temper and willingness to defend himself when provoked.
• Xu Fei shows restraint in not fighting back due to division rules.
• The hostile cultivator reveals his disrespect for Lin Chen and the division's hierarchy.

Significant Themes

• Respect for Hierarchy: The division's structure and Lin Chen's status as an advisor are acknowledged and respected by the security guards.
• Consequences of Actions: Lin Chen's use of force leads to a confrontation with the security guards, highlighting the repercussions of violating division rules.

Character Interactions

• Lin Chen and Xu Fei: They maintain a friendly dynamic, with Lin Chen showing no qualms about using force when Xu Fei cannot.
• Lin Chen and the Hostile Cultivator: Their interaction is hostile, with Lin Chen using physical force to subdue the cultivator.
• Lin Chen and the Security Guards: Initially hostile, their attitude changes upon seeing Lin Chen's ID, showing deference to his status.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lin Chen accepts a fifth-tier mission to investigate Hedong Village due to its suspected involvement with Fusang people and Shikigami.
• He discovers ordinary Fusang people digging in a courtyard, hinting at a deeper conspiracy.
• An elderly villager reveals that decades ago, a battle between local soldiers and Fusang Ghosts occurred near the digging site, with many Fusang Ghosts buried there.

Character Developments

• Lin Chen demonstrates his determination and patience in investigating the case, even when faced with complexities.
• The elderly villager shows resilience and loyalty to his promise to guard the village.

Significant Themes

• The persistence of the past and its impact on the present.
• The hidden depths of seemingly ordinary events.
• The importance of patience and thorough investigation in uncovering the truth.

Character Interactions

• Lin Chen interacts with the elderly villager, initially misunderstanding each other but ultimately gaining valuable information.
• Lin Chen's internal monologue reveals his thought processes and decisions throughout the chapter.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lin Chen surveils the Fusang people but finds no activity until nightfall when cultivators from Fusang arrive.
• The Fusang cultivators dig in a courtyard, emitting a strange aura, and Lin Chen discovers his phone has no signal.
• A hidden Fusang cultivator reveals they've blocked the village's signal to prevent communication with the outside world.

Character Developments

• Lin Chen demonstrates his patience and observational skills in waiting and watching the Fusang people.
• He shows quick thinking and adaptability when he realizes his phone has no signal and understands the Fusang people's plan.

Significant Themes

• The power of technology (signal jamming) as a weapon.
• The importance of communication and information in crisis situations.

Character Interactions

• Lin Chen interacts with the hidden Fusang cultivator, trying to gather information while stalling for time.
• The Fusang cultivator reveals their plan and expresses anger at Lin Chen's words, showing a strong sense of pride and loyalty to their ancestors.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lin Chen infiltrates a Fusang operation, aiming to gather information.
• He encounters a fourth-tier Fusang Cultivator and kills him.
• Lin Chen discovers a massive underground project and finds several Fusang Cultivators gathered around a demonic blade, Ghost Maru.
• The Fusang Cultivators refuse to answer Lin Chen's questions, leading to a confrontation.

Character Developments

• Lin Chen demonstrates his combat prowess, easily defeating two Rank 4 Cultivators.
• The Fusang Cultivators reveal their plan to use Ghost Maru to create a powerful new Cultivator.

Significant Themes

• The rivalry and hostility between Great Xia and Fusang.
• The pursuit of power and strength in the cultivation world, even at the cost of others' lives.

Character Interactions

• Lin Chen and the Fusang Cultivators exhibit mutual hostility and disdain.
• The Fusang Cultivators show deference to their leader and Ghost Maru.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lin Chen learns that the Fusang cultivation world is using Great Xia to "raise a knife" (develop a powerful cultivator) and plans to take the knife back.
• The leading Fusang cultivator attempts to use Lin Chen as a sacrifice to activate Ghost Maru, a powerful demonic blade.
• Lin Chen easily defeats the enhanced cultivators and the leading cultivator, demonstrating his strength as a ninth-tier cultivator.
• Lin Chen gains Origin points by killing the cultivators and strengthens his martial arts.
• Xu Fei arrives with the Demon Suppression Division, and they secure the village.

Character Developments

• Lin Chen shows no mercy towards the Fusang cultivators, displaying his determination to protect Great Xia.
• Lin Chen's strength is further solidified as a ninth-tier cultivator, and he gains more Origin points to strengthen his martial arts.

Significant Themes

• The power struggle between Great Xia and the Fusang cultivation world.
• The value of human life in the cultivation world, with Fusang cultivators treating Great Xia people as disposable.
• Lin Chen's unwavering commitment to protecting his homeland.

Character Interactions

• Lin Chen faces off against the leading Fusang cultivator and his companions, showcasing his overwhelming strength.
• Lin Chen interacts with Xu Fei, who recognizes Ghost Maru and expresses amazement at the Fusang cultivators' loss.

• Lin Chen and Xu Fei discuss the origins of Ghost Maru, revealing that it was nurtured by the Fusang people using Great Xia people and planned to be consecrated with the villagers' lives. The Kitano Family, who claim Ghost Maru as their spiritual symbol, will likely seek it back.
• Lin Chen expresses eagerness for the Kitano Family's arrival, seeing it as a source of Origin. Xu Fei warns him about the family's strength, with their patriarch being an Eighth-Order Cultivator.
• Lin Chen leaves Hedong Village, pondering how to deal with Ghost Maru's evil aura. He discovers that his Blood Qi True Flame and Blood Qi True Dragon can restrain the aura, making Ghost Maru behave.
• Lin Chen receives a call from Fatty, reminding him about picking up academic robes and the upcoming graduation ceremony.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lin Chen finds out about graduation and rushes back to school to collect his gown.
• The class has a harmonious gathering but feels melancholic about impending separation.
• The graduation ceremony marks the end of their university life.
• At a college gathering, Lin Chen discovers Su Peng unconscious in the restroom with a female ghost.

Character Developments

• Lin Chen shows responsibility and concern for his classmates, even when they're not close.
• Su Peng is revealed to have an unusual encounter with a female ghost in the restroom.

Significant Themes

• The passage of time and the inevitability of change, as seen in the graduation events.
• The supernatural and its intrusion into everyday life, as demonstrated by the female ghost encounter.

Character Interactions

• Lin Chen and his three friends (Fatty, Zhang Song, and Chen Ping) show camaraderie and support for each other.
• Lin Chen's encounter with the classmate outside the restroom highlights the strangeness of the situation.
• Lin Chen, Fatty, Zhang Song, and Chen Ping discuss the ghost encounter and Su Peng's condition.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lin Chen and his friends take Su Peng, who got drunk, back to their private room. Su Peng wakes up with no memory of passing out.
• Lin Chen receives a call from Wu Xue, who found the Orange Cat. He goes to meet her, and they're led into a trap set by Wang Yi.
• Wang Yi captures the Orange Cat, thinking it's Lin Chen's pet, and threatens to kill it to intimidate Lin Chen.

Character Developments

• Su Peng: Realizes he got drunk and passed out in the restroom, but has no memory of it.
• Lin Chen: Determined to find the Orange Cat, even if it means walking into a trap.
• Wu Xue: Concerned about Lin Chen's safety, urges him to be careful.
• Wang Yi: Shows his ruthless side, willing to harm an innocent animal to get to Lin Chen.

Significant Themes

• Manipulation and deceit: Wang Yi uses the Orange Cat as bait to lure Lin Chen into a trap.
• Loyalty and affection: The Orange Cat's loyalty to Lin Chen is shown, even in a trap.
• Consequences of actions: Wang Yi's actions could lead to severe consequences if Lin Chen decides to retaliate.

Character Interactions

• Lin Chen and Wu Xue: They work together to find the Orange Cat, showing a level of trust and partnership.
• Lin Chen and Wang Yi: Their conflict escalates as Wang Yi captures the Orange Cat to threaten Lin Chen.
• Lin Chen and the Orange Cat: Despite being captured, the Orange Cat shows no fear, indicating its loyalty to Lin Chen.

Key Plot Points & Events

• Lin Chen encounters Wu Xue, who has an orange cat that Lin Chen finds unremarkable but is actually a fifth-tier exotic beast.
• Wang Yi, a young master, tries to kill the orange cat but fails, as it's invulnerable to their attacks.
• The orange cat, revealed to be a powerful alien beast, injures Wang Yi and his bodyguards, knocking them unconscious.

Character Developments

• Lin Chen: Shows indifference towards the orange cat initially but later reveals knowledge about its true power.
• Wu Xue: Realizes the orange cat's true nature and is shocked by its power.
• Wang Yi: Underestimates the orange cat and suffers injuries and humiliation as a result.

Significant Themes

• Power Dynamics: The orange cat's immense power shifts the balance of power, turning the tables on Wang Yi.
• Perception vs Reality: The orange cat's cute appearance belies its true strength, challenging initial perceptions.

Character Interactions

• Lin Chen & Wu Xue: Lin Chen teases Wu Xue about her pet's true nature.
• Wang Yi & Orange Cat: Wang Yi underestimates the orange cat, leading to his downfall.
• Orange Cat & Bodyguards: The orange cat easily overpowers Wang Yi's bodyguards, demonstrating its superior strength.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lin Chen encounters an Orange Cat that can speak and exhibits unusual behavior.
• The Orange Cat reveals it's a tiger and claims to be a 'Spirit Beast', not a 'Strange Beast' or 'Monstrous Beast'.
• Lin Chen discovers the Orange Cat's strength is at least ninth-tier, possibly Innate realm, making it a formidable opponent.
• The Orange Cat admits to guiding Lin Chen to find Tang Jiajia and expresses pity for her, doing a 'good deed'.
• Lin Chen attempts to fight the Orange Cat but is easily blocked, realizing he's no match for it.

Character Developments

• Lin Chen: Realizes the Orange Cat's strength and potential threat, vows to get revenge and grow stronger.
• Orange Cat (Tiger Lord): Reveals its true nature, displays immense strength, and expresses confidence in Lin Chen's future growth.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics between cultivators and beasts, with the Orange Cat proving to be a powerful and intelligent being.
• The concept of 'Spirit Beast' is introduced, contrasting with 'Strange Beast' or 'Monstrous Beast', suggesting a new classification or hierarchy among beasts.

Character Interactions

• Lin Chen and the Orange Cat: Initially hostile, their interaction evolves as Lin Chen recognizes the Orange Cat's strength and unique nature. The Orange Cat, in turn, expresses interest in Lin Chen's growth and potential.
• Lin Chen and Wu Xue: Wu Xue is present but has minimal interaction, mainly reacting to the Orange Cat's unusual behavior and politeness.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lin Chen learns that the Orange Cat has been watching him due to his rapid cultivation growth, suspecting he has inherited the Devouring Old Demon's legacy.
• The Orange Cat reveals that the Devouring Old Demon was a powerful being who could devour origins for cultivation.
• Lin Chen discovers that the Orange Cat is injured and seeks his help to heal, offering protection in return.

Character Developments

• Lin Chen: Realizes the extent of the Orange Cat's power and the potential danger he's in, but maintains his dignity and refusal to submit.
• Orange Cat: Reveals its true strength and intentions, showing vulnerability due to its injuries and needing Lin Chen's help.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics: The Orange Cat's strength and Lin Chen's rapid growth highlight the power imbalance between them, and the cat's desire to use Lin Chen for its own recovery.
• Legacy and inheritance: The Devouring Old Demon's legacy is introduced, suggesting a connection to Lin Chen's cultivation method and rapid growth.

Character Interactions

• Lin Chen and the Orange Cat: Their interaction reveals the cat's true intentions and power, while Lin Chen maintains his pride and refusal to be subjugated.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lin Chen agrees to a cooperative relationship with the Orange Cat, who offers him a top-tier martial art, Tiger Roar Golden Bell Shield.
• The Orange Cat's martial art can be directly recorded by the System, unlike previous ones.
• Lin Chen and his friends move out of their dormitory after graduation, with Lin Chen moving into his villa, and his friends buying houses nearby.

Character Developments

• Lin Chen: Shows curiosity and caution when dealing with the Orange Cat, demonstrating his growing understanding of the cultivation world.
• Orange Cat: Reveals its intelligence and cunning, hinting at its mysterious past and strength.

Significant Themes

• Cooperation and mutual benefit: Lin Chen and the Orange Cat establish a cooperative relationship, each bringing something valuable to the table.
• Power dynamics: The Orange Cat's strength and Lin Chen's reliance on it highlight the power dynamics between them and the need for Lin Chen to grow stronger.

Character Interactions

• Lin Chen and the Orange Cat: Their interaction shows the cat's intelligence and Lin Chen's growing understanding of the cultivation world, as well as his caution when dealing with the cat.
• Lin Chen and his friends: They move out together, showing their camaraderie and shared experiences as they transition into the next phase of their lives.