Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Feng Xue struggles to increase his mastery in divination using the Taiwu System's books, finding it challenging to understand and gain significant progress.
• He receives a call from Chen Xiyao, who acts as an intermediary for the authorities to inquire about Feng Xue's plans for distributing secret manuals in Yan Country and his knowledge of Supernatural Tales.
• Feng Xue agrees to share information about Supernatural Tales and Ascension, comparing it to an RPG game.

Character Developments

• Feng Xue shows determination in improving his skills despite facing difficulties.
• Chen Xiyao demonstrates her conflicted feelings between her personal relationship with Feng Xue and her duty as a representative of the authorities.

Significant Themes

• The struggle and dedication required for personal growth and learning.
• The tension between personal relationships and duty.
• The comparison of the real world to a game, highlighting the rules and challenges within it.

Character Interactions

• Feng Xue's playful and straightforward conversation with Chen Xiyao reveals his ease in dealing with her, despite the awkwardness of the situation.
• Chen Xiyao's internal conflict is evident as she tries to balance her personal feelings with her duty to the authorities.
• The authorities, represented by Lin Wenxue, are cautious and curious about Feng Xue's plans and knowledge, seeking information through Chen Xiyao.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Feng Xue, the mysterious caller, discusses RPG games and Ascension with Chen Xiyao.
• Feng Xue reveals that Supernatural Tales gain special abilities upon Ascension, similar to professions in games.
• He explains that Ascension requires proving one's capability to fulfill a specific profession, using the example of becoming a Chef.
• Feng Xue discusses the concept of fame in relation to Supernatural Tales' lifespans.
• He hints at the need for Supernatural Tales to reach a certain level to ensure their longevity.
• The call ends abruptly, with Feng Xue mentioning that he needs to go to work.

Character Developments

• Chen Xiyao: Shows curiosity and intelligence in discussing Ascension with Feng Xue. She becomes more involved and invested in the conversation, feeling a mix of emotions.
• Feng Xue: Reveals more about Supernatural Tales and Ascension, showing a serious and somewhat melancholic side. He also displays a sense of resignation and acceptance of his situation.

Significant Themes

• Ascension and professions in the context of Supernatural Tales.
• The concept of fame and its impact on Supernatural Tales' lifespans.
• The power and limitations of professions, serving as both an advantage and a constraint.

Character Interactions

• Chen Xiyao and Feng Xue: Engage in a detailed discussion about Ascension and Supernatural Tales. Feng Xue treats Chen Xiyao as an equal, answering her questions patiently and honestly.
• Chen Xiyao and the Exchange Group: Chen Xiyao acts as a communication bridge between Feng Xue and the Exchange Group. She feels both necessary and dispensable in this role.
• Feng Xue and the Exchange Group (implied): Feng Xue seems aware of the Exchange Group's presence and their intentions, leading to some tense moments during the call.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Supernatural Tale Countermeasures Bureau's Exchange Group discusses and analyzes a conversation with a mysterious entity, codenamed [Instructor].
• They conclude that captured Supernatural Tales are likely killed after serving their purpose, and the entity is aiming to become a powerful being, possibly a 'Deity'.
• The group discusses the nature of Supernatural Tales, their lifespan, and the origin of their skills.

Character Developments

• Old Wang, the leader, facilitates the discussion and ensures everyone stays focused on the truth rather than mere interpretations.
• Xiao Qian, from the Archive Group, initially hesitant, presents a compelling theory about the entity's goal, showing unexpected insight.

Significant Themes

• The nature of Supernatural Tales and their relationship with humans.
• The pursuit of power and immortality by the entity [Instructor].
• The role of belief and civilization in the existence of 'Deities'.

Character Interactions

• Old Wang encourages and respects Xiao Qian's input, fostering a collaborative environment.
• The group members challenge and build upon each other's ideas, demonstrating collective problem-solving.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Feng Xue provides the Yan Country officials with three Secret Manuals: Twelve Levels of Golden Bell Shield, Sunflower Acupuncture Hand, and Great Clumsy Hand, aiming to popularize martial arts and cultivate Qi as a daily habit.
• He expects this process to take a long time, unlike the rapid spread of the Scales Supernatural Tale.
• Feng Xue decides to return to his original world, leaving Jessica his phone number and promising to stay in touch.

Character Developments

• Feng Xue shows strategic thinking in promoting martial arts in the Yan Country, considering the officials' priorities and potential concerns.
• He demonstrates a mix of pragmatism and idealism, aiming for a gradual, sustainable integration of martial arts into daily life.
• Feng Xue expresses a desire to maintain ambiguity in his relationship with Jessica, avoiding definitive commitments.

Significant Themes

• The spread and integration of Supernatural Tales into society, requiring different approaches based on cultural and political contexts.
• The long-term nature of promoting cultural shifts, unlike the immediate impact of tragic events.
• The ambiguity and uncertainty of relationships, and the potential for maintaining connections despite distance and time.

Character Interactions

• Feng Xue and Jessica exchange phone numbers, expressing a mutual desire to stay in touch despite Feng Xue's impending departure.
• Feng Xue's departure is marked by a sense of finality but also a hint of potential future interactions.
• Feng Xue's interaction with the Yan Country officials is implied rather than explicit, but his strategic planning shows a level of respect for their priorities and concerns.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Feng Xue returns from the Gate, avoids two youths, and heads home.
• She discovers her house is well-maintained, contacts Jessica unsuccessfully, and summons an Ambulance Demon to attack an ATM.
• Feng Xue calls Hom, who arrives to explain the Tower of Babylon challenge rules and Guardian types.

Character Developments

• Feng Xue shows increased confidence and assertiveness, using her abilities freely and making decisions independently.
• Hom demonstrates respect and deference towards Feng Xue, acknowledging her status as a big shot.

Significant Themes

• Power and Status: Feng Xue's abilities and wealth grant her respect and influence.
• Knowledge and Information: Hom's knowledge about the Tower of Babylon challenge is valuable and sought after by Feng Xue.

Character Interactions

• Feng Xue and Hom: Feng Xue seeks information from Hom, who provides it respectfully. Their interaction is professional and hierarchical, with Feng Xue in a dominant position.
• Feng Xue and the youths at the Gate: Feng Xue's immediate response to their presence is to use her abilities to leave, highlighting her caution and independence.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Feng Xue calls Old Li to inquire about challenging for Residence Right in the Tower of Babylon.
• Old Li provides details about the challenge, Guards, and the homeowner's advantage.
• Feng Xue prepares his equipment and heads to the Residential Area.
• He observes numerous Supernatural Tales gathering at the South Gate, ready to challenge for Residence Right.

Character Developments

• Feng Xue demonstrates his determination and thorough preparation for the challenge.
• Old Li shows his knowledge and experience regarding the Tower of Babylon challenges.

Significant Themes

• The importance of preparation and understanding the rules before facing challenges.
• The power dynamics between homeowners and challengers in the Residence Right challenge.

Character Interactions

• Feng Xue seeks advice from Old Li, showing respect for his experience.
• Feng Xue observes and interacts with other Supernatural Tales at the South Gate, feeling the competitive atmosphere.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Hundred Tales challenge is about to begin, with approximately three thousand Supernatural Tales participating.
• Feng Xue learns about the concept of "Resurrection" for Supernatural Tales, where role-playing can revive Archetypes.
• He speculates about the reason for the Supernatural Tales' lack of unity and their relationship with the Hundred Tales' monopoly.
• Feng Xue observes various unique Flames of Supernatural Tales, each with different colors and shapes.
• He enters the Residential Area and discovers it's an ordinary modern city with functional buildings that enhance Knowledge acquisition and role-playing efficiency.
• The Tower of Babylon is revealed to be a colossal, ancient, and towering structure with mechanical patterns on its surface.

Character Developments

• Feng Xue demonstrates analytical thinking and curiosity, trying to understand the mechanics behind the Supernatural Tales and the Hundred Tales' monopoly.
• He shows patience and thoroughness in observing the Flames of Supernatural Tales and exploring the Residential Area.

Significant Themes

• The theme of unity and cooperation among Supernatural Tales is explored, with Feng Xue questioning why they aren't united against the Hundred Tales.
• The concept of "Resurrection" and the role of role-playing in reviving Archetypes is introduced.
• The efficiency of cultivating Supernatural Tales is highlighted through the resources available in the Residential Area, emphasizing the Hundred Tales' advantage.

Character Interactions

• Feng Xue interacts with the club-headed creature at the entrance of the Residential Area, learning about the rules and precautions for the challenge.
• He observes and takes note of the various Supernatural Tales and their unique Flames, but doesn't interact with them directly.
• Feng Xue's thoughts and observations are internal, with no direct interactions with other characters in this chapter.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Feng Xue enters the Tower of Babylon and is transported to a forest, the "Field" of the first-floor Guard.
• The forest comes alive, and Feng Xue awaits the enemy's appearance.
• An Elf Guard attacks Feng Xue with arrows; he dodges and counterattacks, defeating the Elf.
• The forest distorts, and Feng Xue is transported back, losing his Blade of Suffocation.

Character Developments

• Feng Xue demonstrates his combat skills, particularly against archers, using his [Arrow Protection] ability.
• He shows adaptability, using a Hand Grenade and setting up traps with it.
• Feng Xue's determination and focus are evident as he pursues the enemy into the woods.

Significant Themes

• Adaptability: Feng Xue quickly adapts to the new environment and enemy type, using his abilities and resources effectively.
• Luck: The chapter's title and Feng Xue's thoughts emphasize the role of luck in his victories.
• Perseverance: Feng Xue's relentless pursuit of the enemy, despite the challenges, shows his determination.

Character Interactions

• Feng Xue interacts with the Elf Guard, showcasing his combat skills and strategies.
• Although there's no interaction with other characters, Feng Xue's internal monologue provides insight into his thought processes and decisions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Feng Xue enters the Tower of Babylon and finds himself in a dimly lit room with a DNA-like staircase and two gates.
• He explores the first floor, discovering it's a luxurious villa district where he can only challenge homeowners to fights.
• He observes other challengers and homeowners, using his Greed Element to identify valuable items.
• Feng Xue challenges a cowboy homeowner, triggering a desert-themed challenge space.

Character Developments

• Feng Xue demonstrates his strategic thinking by planning to explore the first floor before challenging all ten Guards.
• He uses his Golden Finger's Appraisal Ability to gather information about the Tower of Babylon and its rules.
• Feng Xue's Greed Element allows him to intuitively identify valuable items on others, showcasing his cunning and resourcefulness.

Significant Themes

• The Tower of Babylon's symbiotic relationship with the Infinite City, adjusting beings to a standard Human physique.
• The concept of challenges and combat within the Tower of Babylon, with rules prohibiting violence outside of designated spaces.

Character Interactions

• Feng Xue interacts with other challengers and homeowners, observing their equipment and abilities.
• He challenges a cowboy homeowner, initiating a desert-themed challenge space, but the outcome of their fight is not yet revealed.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Feng Xue faces a cowboy-dressed Supernatural Tale in a battle.
• Feng Xue uses his "One Silver Dollar" Phantom to disable the cowboy's gun.
• Feng Xue activates Misty Field and uses Thirteen Swords of Life Taking, but the cowboy isn't killed.
• Feng Xue surrenders and returns to the villa. The cowboy reveals his ability is an illusion.

Character Developments

• Feng Xue demonstrates adaptability and quick thinking in battle.
• Feng Xue shows restraint and caution when interacting with the cowboy after the battle.
• The cowboy displays confidence and friendliness post-battle.

Significant Themes

• The unpredictability of Supernatural Tale abilities.
• The importance of adaptability and quick thinking in battles.
• The potential for camaraderie even among opponents.

Character Interactions

• Feng Xue and the cowboy have a tense standoff before the battle.
• After the battle, the cowboy shows friendliness towards Feng Xue, while Feng Xue maintains a cautious distance.
• The cowboy offers Feng Xue a drink, showing a willingness to socialize.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Feng Xue drinks Phantom beer and reminisces about Old Li's tea.
• He learns about the Tower of Babylon's first floor from a cowboy: it's the most challenged floor due to its low entry requirement, requiring Supernatural Tales to have no weaknesses.
• Feng Xue decides to challenge the guards one by one, as suggested by the cowboy.
• He notices that Supernatural Tales with multiple flames seem stronger than those with one flame, leading him to suspect that merging flames might be necessary for growth.

Character Developments

• Feng Xue: Realizes he lacks common knowledge about Supernatural Tales and decides to challenge the guards to gain strength and information.
• The Cowboy: Reveals his knowledge about the Tower of Babylon and its inhabitants, and accepts a Scales Coin from Feng Xue.

Significant Themes

• Competition and survival among Supernatural Tales.
• The need for Supernatural Tales to have no weaknesses to settle on the first floor.
• The potential importance of merging flames for growth.

Character Interactions

• Feng Xue interacts with the cowboy, learning about the first floor and its inhabitants.
• Feng Xue observes other Supernatural Tales, noticing a correlation between the number of flames and strength.
• Feng Xue decides to ask Old Li about the situation regarding merging flames.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Feng Xue easily defeats various guards (archers, spellcasters, warriors, all-rounders) using his skills and Disassembly Madonna.
• He encounters Assassin guards with high Breath Concealment, but their [Guard] Element is visible to Feng Xue.
• Feng Xue reaches the eighth floor and enters an Arena, facing a bizarre Knight and Horse girl duo.

Character Developments

• Feng Xue gains confidence in his strength after defeating the guards.
• He demonstrates adaptability and quick thinking in his fight against the Knight and Horse girl duo.

Significant Themes

• The theme of adaptability and quick thinking is reinforced as Feng Xue faces unexpected challenges.
• The concept of visual filters and bizarre art styles is introduced, highlighting the surreal nature of the challenges.

Character Interactions

• Feng Xue interacts with various guards, showcasing his skills and strategies.
• He faces off against a unique opponent in the Arena, a Knight and Horse girl duo, requiring him to adapt his tactics.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Feng Xue faces a female Knight in combat, using his skills and weapons like the Disassembly Madonna and the Unspeakable Rod-shaped Object.
• The Knight's Nail Head Hammer proves resistant to the Disassembly Madonna's sharpness.
• Feng Xue realizes the true effect of his Misty Field Skill and its limitations against the Knight.
• Feng Xue reflects on his competitive nature and decides to treat the fight as sparring to improve his basic abilities.
• Feng Xue uses his Ghostly Evasion and Heavenly Sphere Star Shifting Technique to disarm the Knight and remove her helmet.
• Feng Xue understands the directional principles of Divination and applies them to his techniques.

Character Developments

• Feng Xue learns from his mistakes and adjusts his approach to combat, treating it as sparring rather than a fight to the death.
• Feng Xue gains a deeper understanding of his techniques and their applications.

Significant Themes

• The importance of practical combat experience and adaptability.
• The limitations and true effects of one's abilities.
• The value of treating opponents as sparring partners to improve skills.

Character Interactions

• Feng Xue vs. the female Knight: Feng Xue uses his skills and weapons to outmaneuver and disarm the Knight, learning from the encounter and improving his understanding of his techniques.
• Feng Xue vs. the Cowboy (off-page): Feng Xue considers the Cowboy's decision to give away the Coin and understands its potential benefits.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Feng Xue faces dozens of cavalrymen in a trial, using the Thirteen Swords of Life Taking to efficiently defeat them.
• He returns to the seventh floor, calms his aggressive emotions, and engraves his insights onto the Spiritual Platform Bright Mirror.
• Feng Xue decides to challenge the Tower of Babylon after his malevolence dissipates.

Character Developments

• Feng Xue's understanding and control of his Killing Intent improve through continuous combat and killing.
• He gains insights into the Thirteen Swords of Life Taking and the green leaves nurtured by the root system.
• Feng Xue laments that his state of mind is still not sufficient for controlling his Killing Intent.

Significant Themes

• The theme of control and understanding of one's emotions, particularly Killing Intent, is emphasized.
• The importance of visual progress in training and its impact on Feng Xue's dedication to challenges is highlighted.

Character Interactions

• Feng Xue interacts with the guards in the trial, showcasing his improved combat skills and understanding of his abilities.
• He also interacts with the rules of the real world, acknowledging the global impact of the Scales Supernatural Tale.
• There's no direct interaction with other characters in this chapter, but Feng Xue's actions and thoughts reflect his internal dialogue and growth.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Martial Arts Experiment Group reports a sudden surge in progress among volunteers and new recruits.
• Several sports schools and martial arts schools report similar phenomena.
• The Yan Country Supernatural Tale Countermeasures Bureau suspects a Supernatural Tale event with an extremely wide scope, possibly related to Codename [Instructor].
• Feng Xue, in the Tower of Babylon, senses a new, faint flame within him, which turns out to be a Supernatural Tale Entry called "Yan Country People Know Martial Arts - Source."

Character Developments

• Lin Xinze, leader of the Martial Arts Experiment Group, demonstrates military discipline and professionalism in his report.
• Xiao Zhang, Deputy Head of the Investigation Group, shows concern about being accused of withholding information and is eager to report his findings.
• Feng Xue, after sensing the new Supernatural Tale Entry, feels bewildered and speechless upon seeing its description.

Significant Themes

• The sudden surge in physical abilities and martial arts aptitude among the populace.
• The potential connection of this phenomenon to Codename [Instructor] and Supernatural Tales.
• The "distance creates beauty" phenomenon in the perception of Yan Country Kung Fu by foreigners.

Character Interactions

• Lin Xinze briefs the other members of the Martial Arts Experiment Group about the sudden progress of volunteers and new recruits.
• Xiao Zhang shares the similar situations happening in other sports and martial arts schools.
• Feng Xue interacts with his new Supernatural Tale Entry, feeling bewildered and speechless at its description.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Supernatural Tale's source is found to be "Yan Country People Know Martial Arts."
• The tale enhances the physical fitness of the populace, causing concern about potential mutations in humans, beasts, and plants.
• The "Approaching Science" program is reactivated to control public opinion and prevent panic.

Character Developments

• Team Leader Fu and Lin Wenxue are exhausted from the intense investigation but remain dedicated to their duties.
• Feng Xue, unaware of the impact, continues to challenge guards in the Tower of Babylon for training.

Significant Themes

• The power and danger of Supernatural Tales, which can enhance or disrupt society.
• The importance of controlling public opinion and maintaining stability in the face of anomalies.

Character Interactions

• Team Leader Fu and Lin Wenxue work together, showing mutual concern and respect for each other's well-being.
• Feng Xue, isolated in the Tower of Babylon, interacts with guards through challenges, honing his skills and understanding of his new authority.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Feng Xue enters a modern city Trial Space, expecting a challenge from Guards.
• He removes his Equipment to increase the challenge's difficulty.
• He faces an assassination attempt by NPCs and later a large armed group.
• A mental attack occurs, which he counters with a dangerous technique.
• He admits defeat and returns to the stairwell, reaching the ninth floor.

Character Developments

• Feng Xue shows strategic thinking by removing Equipment to increase challenge difficulty.
• He demonstrates adaptability in facing unexpected challenges (assassination, mental attack).
• He shows restraint in not investigating the mental manipulator further.

Significant Themes

• Adaptability and problem-solving in the face of unexpected challenges.
• Strategic thinking and preparation for difficult situations.
• The consequences of reckless actions (Feng Xue's past self-harm experiments).

Character Interactions

• Feng Xue interacts with NPCs (assassins, pedestrians) and the armed group.
• He doesn't interact with the mental manipulator, focusing on countering the attack.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Feng Xue resurrects using the 'Graveyard of Resurrection' card after losing to the sixth-floor owner, allowing him to challenge again without taking damage.
• He decides to continue challenging owners on the sixth floor to gain more combat experience, despite expecting to fail in obtaining their Residence Right before the month ends.
• Feng Xue challenges an owner at night and finds himself in a graveyard-like environment, suggesting the owner is a ghost-type Supernatural Tale.
• The owner descends just before the countdown ends, catching Feng Xue off guard as she hurriedly dresses, revealing her bare upper body.

Character Developments

• Feng Xue has integrated Fairy-type Energy into his Internal Force system, improving his ability to combat ghost-type enemies.
• He is developing a new Cultivation Method that can refine Fairy-attribute Internal Force without relying on the Misty Field Skill Machine.
• Feng Xue's combat experience and understanding of his abilities grow as he continues to challenge owners.

Significant Themes

• Adaptation and growth: Feng Xue's ability to adapt to new environments and enemies, and his continuous growth in power and understanding of his abilities.
• Resilience and determination: Despite facing strong opponents and knowing he might not succeed in obtaining Residence Right, Feng Xue persists in challenging owners to gain experience.

Character Interactions

• Feng Xue interacts with the sixth-floor owner, who accepts a Coin from him after he resurrects and challenges again.
• He challenges another owner at night, with the owner descending just before the countdown ends, catching Feng Xue off guard.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Feng Xue, an assassin, encounters a big-breasted girl with white hair and red eyes, who turns out to be a vampire.
• Feng Xue uses his skills (Heavenly Sphere Star Shifting Technique, Bell of Absolution, Ghostly Evasion, Disassembly Madonna, and Unspeakable Rod-shaped Object) to attack the vampire.
• The vampire transforms into bats to escape but is targeted by Feng Xue's new move, using Misty Field and Mindless Divine Power to track and eliminate the bats.
• The vampire reforms and summons a shadow beast, but Feng Xue continues to attack, focusing on the heart, the supposed vital point of a vampire.
• Feng Xue begins to question the rules of defeating the vampire, considering various possibilities like wooden stakes, fire, sunlight, or extra lives upon killing someone.

Character Developments

• Feng Xue demonstrates his proficiency in various assassination techniques and his ability to adapt to new situations, showing growth as a character.
• The vampire, despite being injured, displays resilience and the ability to reform, revealing her strength and determination.

Significant Themes

• The struggle between an assassin and his supernatural target, highlighting their respective skills and resilience.
• The exploration of the rules governing the vampire's defeat, touching on the theme of understanding and adapting to one's environment.

Character Interactions

• Feng Xue and the vampire engage in a back-and-forth battle, showcasing their abilities and testing each other's limits.
• Feng Xue's internal monologue reveals his thought process and adaptability, while the vampire's actions display her resilience and resourcefulness.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The big-breasted sister, a Vampire Holy Knight, is fighting Feng Xue in the Tower of Babylon.
• She opens a door to another world early in the year, unaware that the challenge month has arrived.
• Feng Xue uses his abilities to counter the Vampire's attacks, including her giant beast familiar.
• The Vampire is afraid of salt, which Feng Xue uses to his advantage.
• Feng Xue uses the Sunflower Acupuncture Hand to remove the Vampire's Absolution Mark, defeating her.

Character Developments

• Feng Xue demonstrates his combat skills and adaptability, using his abilities to counter the Vampire's attacks.
• The Vampire Holy Knight shows resilience and strategic thinking, trying to outmaneuver Feng Xue.

Significant Themes

• The unpredictability of the Tower of Babylon's doors and challenges.
• The importance of understanding and adapting to one's opponent's abilities.
• The theme of divinity and its counters in the context of the Supernatural Tales.

Character Interactions

• Feng Xue vs. Vampire Holy Knight: Feng Xue uses his knowledge of the Vampire's abilities and fears to outmaneuver her, ultimately defeating her.
• Vampire Holy Knight vs. her giant beast familiar: The Vampire uses the familiar as a distraction, but Feng Xue disables it.