Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Shan and Feng Yixuan discuss Lu Bai's appointment as the Spokesperson of the Forward Base. Li Shan supports the decision, while Feng Yixuan is wary due to her City Direct Military background.
• Feng Yixuan expresses dissatisfaction with the lack of special privileges for Deathmatch Participants like herself, who still possess supernatural powers.
• Li Shan advises Lu Bai not to give special privileges to Deathmatch Participants based on their past status, but rather reward them based on contributions.
• A group of civilians emerges from a civil defense shelter, one of whom is a young man secretly chosen by the Deathmatch System.

Character Developments

• Li Shan: Shows his lawful good nature by supporting Lu Bai's appointment and advocating for fair treatment of all citizens.
• Feng Yixuan: Reveals her dissatisfaction with the current situation and desire for special treatment due to her supernatural powers.
• Lu Bai: Maintains his confidence in his ability to handle any resistance from Deathmatch Participants.
• The Young Man: Accepts his role in the Deathmatch System and plans to address the "system error" first.

Significant Themes

• Equality vs. Special Privileges: Li Shan and Feng Yixuan have differing views on whether Deathmatch Participants should receive special treatment.
• Power Dynamics: The balance of power between Lu Bai, the Deathmatch Participants, and the civilians is a central theme.
• Trust and Betrayal: Feng Yixuan's mistrust of Lu Bai due to her past affiliation with the City Direct Military highlights the theme of trust and betrayal.

Character Interactions

• Li Shan and Feng Yixuan: Their conversation reveals their differing views on Lu Bai's appointment and the treatment of Deathmatch Participants.
• Li Shan and Lu Bai: Li Shan advises Lu Bai on how to handle the Deathmatch Participants, and Lu Bai reassures him of his confidence in managing the situation.
• The Young Man and the Crowd: The young man's interaction with the civilians is tense, as he struggles to control his urge to attack them due to his new role in the Deathmatch System.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Bai, after his successful performance, guides new arrivals to the surface, now a rapidly expanding city-like area.
• Civilians are surprised by the scale and modernity of the surface, different from their expectations.
• Lu Bai meets with top economists to discuss the economic system, emphasizing efficiency and fairness.
• The near-Earth orbital monitoring network is established to keep an eye on potential Mona threats.

Character Developments

• Lu Bai demonstrates his hands-off management style, delegating tasks to professionals.
• The uniform-clad elder, Old Yuan, shows his loyalty and commitment to Lu Bai's cause, despite his inner reservations.

Significant Themes

• Adaptation and Change: New arrivals must adapt to the reality of the surface, challenging their expectations.
• Efficiency and Fairness: Lu Bai's focus on these principles in economic planning highlights his desire for a balanced society.
• Preparation and Vigilance: The establishment of the orbital monitoring network underscores Lu Bai's proactive approach to potential threats.

Character Interactions

• Lu Bai interacts with the staff member, guiding new arrivals with patience and understanding.
• Lu Bai meets with economists, delegating economic planning tasks and setting clear expectations.
• Lu Bai interacts with Old Yuan, expressing his trust and confidence in him, while Old Yuan struggles with his own reservations.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A vast shadow appears on the moon, visible to the naked eye.
• The Space Monitoring Force reacts swiftly, and the Forward Base is informed.
• Lu Bai decides to notify the civilians about the phenomenon.
• A lunar rover is launched to investigate the shadow.
• The military is put on Level 1 combat readiness.

Character Developments

• Lu Bai remains calm and composed in the face of the unknown threat.
• The uniformed elder shows concern for the situation and the civilians' safety.

Significant Themes

• The unknown and mysterious nature of the Mona people's technology and intentions.
• The tension and fear caused by the sudden appearance of the shadow on the moon.

Character Interactions

• Lu Bai and the uniformed elder work together to respond to the crisis, with Lu Bai taking the lead.
• The technicians in the Combat Command Center provide information and analysis to Lu Bai and the uniformed elder.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A mysterious shadow appears on the moon, halting work and causing tension at the Forward Base.
• After an hour, the shadow hasn't moved, but it's clear that the Mona people are imminent.
• The shadow starts to expand, visible to the naked eye, but instruments initially don't detect it.
• A probe is sent to the moon's surface to investigate the shadow, with no interference during the process.

Character Developments

• Lu Bai, the leader, remains calm and composed, assuring everyone and using his abilities (Mindstream Network, Spider Sense, Flash Time) to prepare for potential threats.
• The uniformed elder, while anxious, follows Lu Bai's lead and keeps the team focused on their tasks.

Significant Themes

• Fear of the Unknown: The shadow's appearance and expansion cause unease and anxiety among the citizens and military personnel.
• Human Resilience: Despite the fear, people continue to work and prepare, showing determination in the face of uncertainty.
• Technology vs. Supernatural: Human technology struggles to understand and measure the shadow, highlighting the limitations of science against supernatural phenomena.

Character Interactions

• Lu Bai reassures and guides the team, showing confidence and trust in their abilities.
• The uniformed elder and Lu Bai work together, with the elder keeping the team focused on tasks while Lu Bai handles strategic decisions.
• Technicians discuss and analyze the shadow's expansion, demonstrating teamwork and professionalism.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The military sends probes to investigate the lunar shadow, but they malfunction at the edge of the shadow.
• The shadow starts to change, becoming darker and absorbing all light, reversing the material state within it, suggesting time reversal.
• A young man from another world, who practices demonic cultivation, arrives at the Forward Base and heads towards the Combat Command Center.

Character Developments

• Lu Bai, the main character, realizes the implications of the shadow's change and understands the incredible technology behind it.
• The young man from another world shows interest in the situation and decides to approach the Combat Command Center.

Significant Themes

• The vast difference in technology and power between humanity and the Mona people.
• The potential chaos and benefits that the situation might bring to the young man from another world.

Character Interactions

• Lu Bai and the military officials work together to analyze the situation and find countermeasures.
• The young man from another world interacts with the panicked crowd and easily reaches the Combat Command Center.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A young man approaches the Combat Command Center, home to the Forward Base's military command.
• He uses an illusion ability from the Bewitching Sect to control the guards, leaving them unresponsive.
• Lu Bai, the de facto leader, is curious about the Mona people's time-reversal technology but can't understand its purpose.
• The City Direct People's Militia, led by Captain Pu Xueli, assembles to protect civilians.
• The Security Department reports a loss of contact with the Third Guard Company, suspected to be controlled by the Mona people's influence.

Character Developments

• The young man demonstrates his ability to control others, showing cunning and confidence.
• Lu Bai shows curiosity and strategic thinking, trying to understand the Mona people's motives.
• Pu Xueli, though reluctant to accept Lu Bai's authority, remains responsible and reliable.
• The uniformed elder maintains his role as a liaison, reporting incidents to Lu Bai.

Significant Themes

• The chapter explores the theme of power and control, with characters using their abilities to influence others (Lu Bai, the young man).
• It also delves into the theme of understanding and curiosity, as Lu Bai tries to grasp the Mona people's intentions.

Character Interactions

• The young man interacts with the guards, demonstrating his ability to control them.
• Lu Bai interacts with the uniformed elder, discussing the incident and the Mona people's technology.
• Lu Bai indirectly interacts with Pu Xueli, entrusting him with the safety of civilians.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Combat Command Center observes subtle actions between Lu Bai and the uniformed elder.
• The moon's shadow covering nearly three-quarters of its surface suddenly vanishes, along with a large portion of the moon itself.
• The remaining lunar debris is expected to hit Earth in one hour and fifty-three minutes, requiring interception.

Character Developments

• Lu Bai maintains his composure and confidence, instilling confidence in the uniformed elder and others.
• The uniformed elder shows concern and anxiety about the situation but remains loyal and dedicated to his duties.

Significant Themes

• The destructive power of advanced technology and its impact on ecosystems.
• The psychological impact of despair and the human response to it.
• The strategic importance of determining attack coordinates in interstellar warfare.

Character Interactions

• Lu Bai reassures the uniformed elder, showing trust and confidence in him.
• The uniformed elder seeks guidance from Lu Bai, demonstrating his respect and reliance on him.
• The technical personnel and high-ranking commanders express their anxiety and concern to each other, contrasting with Lu Bai's composure.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Mona people reveal their superior technology, targeting the Moon, which causes concern among the researchers and Lu Bai.
• Lu Bai and the researchers find inspiration in the Mona people's targeting method, despite its heavy cost.
• Lu Bai considers participating in another Deathmatch to find a solution but decides against it due to time constraints.
• An unknown young man forcefully enters the Combat Command Center, drawing everyone's attention.

Character Developments

• Lu Bai becomes more relaxed and confident after understanding the Mona people's capabilities and realizing they're wary of his powers.
• The uniformed elder shows concern for the situation and takes charge of handling the intruder.
• The young man, revealed to be a demonic cultivator, shows fear and caution upon recognizing Lu Bai.

Significant Themes

• The vastness of space and the challenges of interstellar conflicts.
• The balance between technology and supernatural powers.
• The importance of understanding one's enemies and their intentions.
• The consequences of heavy-handed actions and the need for caution.

Character Interactions

• Lu Bai and the uniformed elder share a moment of understanding as they both consider the situation and the intruder's actions.
• The young man's interaction with the uniformed elder and the guards reveals his initial arrogance and later caution.
• Lu Bai's intervention in the young man's arrest shows his interest in the intruder and the situation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Bai confronts a young man who had previously smuggled himself out of the Deathmatch Arena.
• Lu Bai attempts to use mental control on the young man, but the latter unleashes a powerful aura and threatens to fight.
• The young man, revealed to be Old Ancestor Blood River, gains an ability (Ultraman Barrier) out of thin air and attacks Lu Bai with blood waves.

Character Developments

• Lu Bai demonstrates his power and curiosity about Blood River's ability.
• Blood River reveals his true identity and gains confidence in defeating Lu Bai, believing the Heavenly Dao is now against Lu Bai.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics between Lu Bai and Blood River, with Blood River believing the Heavenly Dao has turned against Lu Bai.
• The mysterious nature of abilities and how Blood River gained one without participating in the Deathmatch.

Character Interactions

• Lu Bai and Blood River engage in a tense standoff, with Blood River threatening Lu Bai and Lu Bai showing curiosity and caution.
• The uniformed elder and other personnel present show fear and attempt to avoid the confrontation between Lu Bai and Blood River.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Old Ancestor Blood River, a cultivator from another world, summons a blood tide to attack Lu Bai.
• Lu Bai, using his [read save] ability, confirms he can steal Blood River's abilities.
• Blood River's blood tide is stopped by Lu Bai's energy barrier.
• Blood River acquires a new ability, a light spear, which destroys Lu Bai's barrier and damages the building.
• Military forces arrive to rescue personnel and maintain order.

Character Developments

• Lu Bai remains calm and confident throughout the confrontation, showing no signs of injury.
• Old Ancestor Blood River becomes increasingly confident in his abilities, believing they are blessed by the Heavenly Dao.
• Lu Bai expresses interest in understanding the Deathmatch System's logic behind providing abilities.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics between Lu Bai and Old Ancestor Blood River, with Lu Bai's ability to steal powers shifting the balance.
• The influence of the Deathmatch System on the characters, with Blood River treating it as a Heavenly Dao and Lu Bai trying to understand its limits.

Character Interactions

• Lu Bai and Old Ancestor Blood River engage in a battle of wits and power, with Lu Bai provoking Blood River to test the Deathmatch System's limits.
• The military and civilians outside the building are affected by the battle, with the military attempting to maintain order and rescue personnel.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Bai probes Old Ancestor Blood River's abilities, leading to a powerful clash that destroys the surrounding building and injures bystanders.
• Lu Bai uses his Mindstream Network to calm the panicking crowd.
• Old Ancestor Blood River activates his stolen Heavenly Dao power, manifesting countless ability light spots above him.

Character Developments

• Lu Bai demonstrates his power and authority, showing his ability to control and protect the public.
• Old Ancestor Blood River reveals his true power, hinting at his potential threat to Lu Bai.

Significant Themes

• Power and authority: Lu Bai's ability to control and influence the public highlights his growing power and authority.
• The Heavenly Dao: Old Ancestor Blood River's stolen Heavenly Dao power suggests a higher, more powerful force at play.

Character Interactions

• Lu Bai and Old Ancestor Blood River engage in a tense exchange, with Lu Bai reading Old Ancestor Blood River's abilities and the latter revealing his true power.
• Lu Bai interacts with the public through his Mindstream Network, demonstrating his concern for their safety and his ability to control the situation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Old Ancestor Blood River receives all abilities from the Deathmatch System due to Lu Bai's threat level.
• Lu Bai begins reading and acquiring Old Ancestor Blood River's abilities using [Read Save].
• Old Ancestor Blood River initiates the next round, creating a massive air pressure vortex.
• A distant clash is observed by two Mona Warriors, who head towards the new city.

Character Developments

• Old Ancestor Blood River gains confidence and becomes overpowered with numerous abilities.
• Lu Bai realizes the extent of the threat and decides to be more proactive.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and overconfidence (Old Ancestor Blood River).
• Resourcefulness and adaptability (Lu Bai).
• The impact of actions on innocent civilians and the environment.

Character Interactions

• Old Ancestor Blood River taunts Lu Bai, showing off his new abilities.
• Two Mona Warriors discuss the situation in the new city, unaware of the true scale of the conflict.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Old Ancestor Blood River, granted abilities by the Deathmatch System, attacks the new city, causing chaos and panic.
• Lu Bai, the leader of the new regime, struggles to control the situation due to the absence of high-ranking officials and the disappearance of the moon.
• Lu Bai and Old Ancestor Blood River engage in a battle, with Old Ancestor Blood River demonstrating overwhelming power.
• Old Ancestor Blood River kills several Mona Warriors who were infiltrating the city, drawing Lu Bai's attention to their lack of further action.
• Lu Bai and Old Ancestor Blood River have a brief conversation before Old Ancestor Blood River attacks Lu Bai, grabbing him by the neck.

Character Developments

• Lu Bai: Shows concern for the citizens' safety and the operation of the regime. He remains calm and strategic even in the face of Old Ancestor Blood River's formidable power.
• Old Ancestor Blood River: Exhibits extreme arrogance and disregard for life, killing Mona Warriors without hesitation. He becomes uneasy when Lu Bai remains calm and composed.

Significant Themes

• Power and its consequences: Old Ancestor Blood River's display of power causes chaos and destruction, highlighting the potential dangers of unchecked power.
• Invincibility: The theme of invincibility is introduced, with Lu Bai suggesting that there are abilities beyond the colorful-tier, hinting at a higher level of power.

Character Interactions

• Lu Bai and Old Ancestor Blood River: Their interaction is tense and confrontational, with Old Ancestor Blood River mocking Lu Bai and Lu Bai remaining calm and composed, even provoking Old Ancestor Blood River.
• Old Ancestor Blood River and the Mona Warriors: Old Ancestor Blood River shows no mercy towards the Mona Warriors, killing them without hesitation, which draws Lu Bai's attention to the Mona people's lack of further action.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Bai and Old Ancestor Blood River face off.
• Lu Bai uses his ability to read and copy Blood River's abilities, including 'Peerless Challenge' and 'Flash Time'.
• Blood River tries to attack Lu Bai but fails due to Lu Bai's 'Divine Might' and 'Life-Saving Hairs'.
• Lu Bai pursues Blood River across the Earth, reading more of his abilities.
• Blood River stops, revealing he knows about Xiao Xueyin's capture by the Mona Warriors.

Character Developments

• Lu Bai demonstrates his strategic thinking and resourcefulness, using his abilities wisely to survive and gain the upper hand.
• Old Ancestor Blood River shows desperation and panic as Lu Bai's power becomes apparent.

Significant Themes

• The power of knowledge and adaptability (Lu Bai's ability to read and copy abilities).
• The importance of strategy and patience in combat.
• The consequences of underestimating one's opponent.

Character Interactions

• Lu Bai and Blood River's interaction is tense and competitive, with Lu Bai gradually gaining the upper hand.
• Lu Bai's concern for Xiao Xueyin is revealed, hinting at their friendship.
• Blood River uses Xiao Xueyin's capture as a bargaining tool, indicating his desperation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Bai reveals he won't deny his past friendship with Old Ancestor Blood River.
• Old Ancestor Blood River attempts to use a powerful ability to control Lu Bai's mind, but Lu Bai's [Materialist] ability resists it.
• Lu Bai taunts Old Ancestor Blood River, who then reveals he knows about Lu Bai's stolen "System Authority."
• Old Ancestor Blood River claims he can also use such authority.

Character Developments

• Lu Bai maintains his composure and strategic thinking, even under mental attack.
• Old Ancestor Blood River shows desperation and a willingness to use powerful abilities at great personal cost.

Significant Themes

• The power of mental and soul attacks, and the importance of defenses against them.
• The theme of authority and power, with both characters possessing unique authorities.

Character Interactions

• Lu Bai and Old Ancestor Blood River engage in a battle of wits and wills, with Lu Bai using psychological warfare and Old Ancestor Blood River trying to catch Lu Bai off guard with powerful abilities.
• The interaction reveals the depth of their understanding of each other's abilities and strategies.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Bai realizes the true nature of black level abilities as administrator privileges of the Deathmatch System.
• Old Ancestor Blood River obtains a new black level ability, [Disable], which disables Lu Bai's abilities.
• Lu Bai discovers that his [Restore] ability can counteract [Disable].
• Lu Bai reads Old Ancestor Blood River's [Disable] ability, revealing the vast information contained in black level abilities.

Character Developments

• Lu Bai demonstrates adaptability and quick thinking under pressure, finding a way to counter [Disable].
• Old Ancestor Blood River shows frustration and confusion as his understanding of the Deathmatch System's privileges lags behind Lu Bai's.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics between Lu Bai and Old Ancestor Blood River shift as they gain and use different privileges.
• The Deathmatch System's underlying logic and the vast information contained in black level abilities are explored.

Character Interactions

• Lu Bai and Old Ancestor Blood River engage in a tense standoff, with Lu Bai taunting his opponent to provoke a reaction.
• Lu Bai's calm and collected demeanor contrasts with Old Ancestor Blood River's growing frustration.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Deathmatch System grants Old Ancestor Blood River new abilities, but neither Lu Bai nor Blood River initiate an attack.
• A massive inland tsunami, caused by the moon's disappearance, approaches their location.
• Lu Bai and Blood River fly high above the flood to avoid it, but the flood may have affected Lu Bai's friend.
• The City Council convenes an emergency meeting. Xiao Zhengyan proposes notifying other shelters about the surface situation.

Character Developments

• Lu Bai remains calm and collected, even when faced with the possibility of losing his friend.
• Old Ancestor Blood River shows malicious glee at Lu Bai's potential loss.
• Xiao Zhengyan demonstrates decisive leadership in convening the emergency meeting and proposing to notify other shelters.

Significant Themes

• The impact of the moon's disappearance on Earth's ecosystem.
• The struggle for power and control between Lu Bai, Blood River, and the City Council.
• The importance of communication and information sharing among the remaining human shelters.

Character Interactions

• Lu Bai and Blood River maintain a tense standoff, with neither making a move against the other.
• Xiao Zhengyan interacts with the City Council, presenting a proposal and facilitating a vote.
• Xiao Zhengyan and Standing Committee Member Shen work together to open a secure communication channel.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The City Council sends a notice to all shelters, expecting replies only from the top ten super-large shelters.
• Lu Bai faces Old Ancestor Blood River, who gains four System Authorities from the Deathmatch System.
• Old Ancestor Blood River uses his new abilities to crush Lu Bai into the torrent below.

Character Developments

• Xiao Zhengyan, the City Councilor, shows concern for the future of humanity and the response from other shelters.
• Old Ancestor Blood River gains confidence and power from the Deathmatch System, becoming more aggressive.

Significant Themes

• The struggle for power and control, both between shelters and within the Deathmatch System.
• The deterioration of the ecological environment on the surface.

Character Interactions

• Xiao Zhengyan and the City Council members prepare for the meeting, showing unity in their concern for humanity's future.
• Lu Bai and Old Ancestor Blood River engage in a power struggle, with Old Ancestor Blood River gaining the upper hand initially.

Backup Plan Summary

Key Plot Points

• Lu Bai uses [Disable] to strip Old Ancestor Blood River of his abilities.
• Old Ancestor Blood River counters by writing unbearable side effects onto Lu Bai's abilities.
• Lu Bai attempts to read Old Ancestor Blood River's [Write] ability to gain the upper hand.
• Old Ancestor Blood River attacks Lu Bai with a barrage of blood beads, which Lu Bai struggles to dodge.

Character Developments

• Lu Bai demonstrates adaptability and resourcefulness, using his titles to defend against Old Ancestor Blood River's attacks.
• Old Ancestor Blood River becomes increasingly frustrated and demoralized by Lu Bai's resilience and unexpected strategies.

Significant Themes

• The power of adaptability and resourcefulness in the face of overwhelming odds.
• The struggle between two powerful opponents, each with unique abilities and strategies.

Character Interactions

• Lu Bai and Old Ancestor Blood River engage in a tense standoff, each waiting for the other to make a move.
• Old Ancestor Blood River's frustration grows as Lu Bai continues to find ways to counter his attacks.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Old Ancestor Blood River, despite his intimidating appearance, is confused and realizes reconciliation with Lu Bai is impossible.
• A tense standoff ensues for ten minutes.
• Old Ancestor Blood River decides to fight to the death, transforming his lower body into a blood pool and launching a powerful attack with a blood greatsword.
• Lu Bai narrowly dodges the first attack but is severely injured by the follow-up kick.
• Old Ancestor Blood River sprays blood at Lu Bai, piercing him with multiple wounds.
• Lu Bai activates a six-star title, enhancing his aura, but Old Ancestor Blood River remains cautious.

Character Developments

• Old Ancestor Blood River: Despite his fearsome reputation, he's shown to be cautious and calculating, even in dire situations. He's determined to fight to the death but is also afraid of Lu Bai's power.
• Lu Bai: He remains calm and collected even when severely injured. He's resourceful, using his titles strategically, and isn't afraid of death. However, he's also frustrated by the comical outcome of the battle.

Significant Themes

• Fear and determination: Both characters grapple with fear but are driven by their determination to win.
• Calculated risk-taking: Both characters weigh their options and take calculated risks, with Old Ancestor Blood River being more risk-averse.

Character Interactions

• Lu Bai and Old Ancestor Blood River: Their interaction is tense and filled with mutual respect and fear. They understand each other's capabilities and are cautious in their actions. Lu Bai tries to provoke Old Ancestor Blood River into action, while Old Ancestor Blood River remains cautious, not falling for Lu Bai's tricks.