Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Feng Xue acquires the legendary Abe no Hirakiri gun, which has powerful effects against high-status enemies but cannot use [Arrow Protection] and has ammunition scarcity issues.
• He reforges items, discovering that pure [Knowledge] minimizes mutations and additions of tags.
• Feng Xue attempts to create armor but ends up with a toy from the 22nd century, the Phantom · Omni-Press Drive, which requires a jelly bottle to function.
• He uses his [Orca] Authority to create a jelly bottle, successfully activating the Omni-Press Drive.

Character Developments

• Feng Xue continues to experiment with his abilities and adapt to new situations, showing resilience and resourcefulness.
• He demonstrates a chuunibyou-like enthusiasm when trying out the Omni-Press Drive.

Significant Themes

• The importance of caution and judgment in using powerful weapons.
• The unpredictable nature of reforging and the value of pure [Knowledge].
• The concept of cores and intermediaries in the transmission of Cognition and Strength in Supernatural Tales.

Character Interactions

• Feng Xue interacts with the Appraisal panel and the chuunibyou uncle's sound effect, showing a playful and humorous side to his character.
• There are no significant interactions with other characters in this chapter.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Feng Xue transforms into Kamen Rider Killer Whale using the Orca authority.
• He tests his new powers, finding his physical fitness increased by at least three times, with a punch force exceeding twenty tons and a speed of around 100 km/h.
• Feng Xue decides to test the Kamen Rider's power in the Trial Space later.
• He learns about the deaths of Real Worlder delegations and the existence of a 'Yan Country People Know Martial Arts' Supernatural Tale.

Character Developments

• Feng Xue gains a new Kamen Rider form, enhancing his physical abilities.
• Old Li becomes more involved in Real World politics and seeks allies, including Feng Xue.

Significant Themes

• Power and its consequences (Feng Xue's new abilities and their potential misuse).
• Identity and belonging (Feng Xue's connection to Yan Country and Old Li's recruitment efforts).

Character Interactions

• Feng Xue interacts with Old Li, who shares information about the Real World and invites Feng Xue to join him in acquiring a piece of the 'Yan Country People Know Martial Arts' Supernatural Tale.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Feng Xue and Old Li form a team to cross into a parallel world using a Group Supernatural Tale.
• They meet other team members: Qingming, Lugen, and Wuchang.
• They cross over to the parallel world and encounter Door Pushers.
• Old Li uses his Supernatural Tale, Qigong Master, to make them less conspicuous.

Character Developments

• Feng Xue: Shows confidence and capability in handling the Supernatural Tale.
• Old Li: Reveals his past glory and current situation, demonstrating his knowledge and experience.
• Qingming, Lugen, and Wuchang: Introduced as team members with varying levels of Supernatural Tale digestion and powers.

Significant Themes

• The power and collapse of Supernatural Tales.
• The impact of technology on Supernatural Tales and their spread.
• The struggle and adaptation of individuals in the face of change.

Character Interactions

• Feng Xue and Old Li: They form a partnership based on mutual benefit.
• Old Li and the team: Old Li acts as a guide and mentor, while the team members show varying levels of respect and familiarity with him.
• The team members: They interact with each other, showing curiosity, surprise, and acceptance of Old Li's past and current situation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The group arrives in an unfamiliar realm, seemingly in Yan Country.
• Qingming captures a white man who was watching them, and Old Li decides to take him along to avoid exposure.
• They encounter a Gate and use Lugen's Supernatural Tale Authority to open a 'Secret Room' to hide.
• Feng Xue discovers they're in Pradamia, a chaotic port city in Siam known for its sin cities.
• Wuchang expresses excitement about the complex factions in Pradamia, seeing it as an opportunity for their move.

Character Developments

• Old Li: Shows experience and decisiveness in handling the situation with the captive.
• Lugen: Reveals his Supernatural Tale Authority can open a 'Secret Room'.
• Qingming: Shows knowledge about Pradamia and its reputation.
• Wuchang: Expresses eagerness to make a move in the complex faction environment of Pradamia.

Significant Themes

• The group's Supernatural Tale authorities and their uses.
• The complexity and danger of Pradamia, and how it might aid or hinder their plans.
• The group's differing intentions and potential conflicts.

Character Interactions

• Old Li takes charge in handling the captive and deciding their immediate course of action.
• Lugen uses his authority to provide a hiding place for the group.
• Qingming shares his knowledge about Pradamia, contributing to the group's understanding of their current situation.
• Wuchang expresses his eagerness to act, contrasting with the others' caution.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Mr. Huang (Huang Zhicheng), a powerful Chinese-American figure, attends a meeting at a nightclub with other influential individuals, including Ms. Vida, Baikal, and Mrs. Sicily.
• Ms. Vida seeks Mr. Huang's help regarding two individuals from Yan Country (China) who raided her territory.
• Mr. Huang refuses to cooperate, escalating tensions, and he leaves the meeting defiantly.
• Upon returning to Chinatown, Mr. Huang learns about a group of powerful Asian individuals causing trouble in Pradamia and decides to investigate.

Character Developments

• Mr. Huang: Displayed arrogance, confidence, and cunning, asserting his power and unwillingness to cooperate with others. He also showed concern for the safety of his territory and sought information about the new Asian force.
• Ms. Vida, Baikal, and Mrs. Sicily: Represented other influential factions in Pradamia, seeking Mr. Huang's help to deal with the new Asian force. They displayed varying degrees of frustration and impatience with Mr. Huang's attitude.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and struggles for control among different factions in Pradamia.
• The importance of information and intelligence gathering in maintaining power and security.
• The potential threat posed by the new Asian force and the need to investigate their origins and intentions.

Character Interactions

• Mr. Huang's interactions with the other influential figures at the nightclub were tense and confrontational, with him refusing to cooperate and asserting his dominance.
• Mr. Huang's subordinates showed deference and concern for his safety, while also expressing unease about the new Asian force.
• The Team Leader and the team member at the Supernatural Tale Countermeasures Bureau displayed a professional and cooperative relationship, with the team member providing updates on recent events and the Team Leader assigning new tasks based on the information.

1. Key Plot Points and Events

• Feng Xue and his group have been living in Pradamia for two weeks, each member engaging in various activities under the guise of being Yan Country people.
• A tsunami-like phenomenon occurs, revealing a Sea Monk, a powerful Supernatural Tale creature from the Hundred Tales, which is causing chaos in the city.
• The group reunites outside Chinatown, which is under martial law, and they feel a strong tremor beneath their feet.

2. Character Developments

• Feng Xue, enjoying his time in Pradamia, realizes the power of his Yan Country person tag and wants to expand on it.
• Old Li expresses concern about the strength of the Sea Monk and the difficulty of defeating it.
• The group members discuss the revival of Supernatural Tales and the challenges of digesting progenitor Supernatural Tales.

3. Significant Themes

• The power of identity and tags, as seen in Feng Xue's realization of his Yan Country person tag.
• The strength and revival of Supernatural Tales, with the Sea Monk's appearance highlighting the potential danger.
• The challenges of digesting progenitor Supernatural Tales, reflecting the group's concerns and the potential risks they face.

4. Character Interactions

• Feng Xue interacts with Old Li, Lu Gen, and Qing Ming, discussing the Sea Monk and the challenges they face.
• The group members share their thoughts on the revival of Supernatural Tales and the digestion of progenitor Supernatural Tales.
• There's a sense of camaraderie among the group, despite their individual activities, as they reunite to face the Sea Monk threat.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Pradamia is under threat from giant waves and tremors, caused by a Sea Monk.
• Chinatown and other gang territories are under martial law.
• The group decides to use the Real World Rules to transfer elsewhere temporarily.
• Feng Xue decides to test his strength against the Sea Monk.

Character Developments

• Feng Xue shows confidence in his abilities and decides to engage with the Sea Monk.
• Old Li reveals that he has a plan but keeps the details to himself.

Significant Themes

• The power of Supernatural Tales is determined by their setting and perception.
• The ease of spreading a Supernatural Tale influences its strength in a multiverse.

Character Interactions

• Feng Xue and Old Li discuss their plans and the contract between them.
• Feng Xue decides to test his strength against the Sea Monk, despite Old Li's warnings.
• Old Li hints at having a plan but doesn't reveal the details to Feng Xue.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Feng Xue faces a colossal Sea Monk creature, using his Kamen Rider powers.
• He uses the Orca jelly in his S-Clash Driver to transform and increase his strength.
• The Sea Monk summons a massive wave, but Feng Xue punches through it, revealing a trench.
• The Sea Monk then attacks with water arrows and a vortex, which Feng Xue identifies as a water element yokai.
• Feng Xue uses Abe no Seizou, a gun, to destroy the Absolution Marks and defeat the Sea Monk.

Character Developments

• Feng Xue demonstrates increased strength and skill, entering the realm of One Thought Connects to God.
• He shows adaptability and quick thinking, using a gun to counter the Sea Monk's attacks.
• Feng Xue gains a large amount of [Knowledge] and Fire of Supernatural Tales from the battle.

Significant Themes

• The power of will and determination (Feng Xue's growth and transformation).
• The adaptability and resourcefulness of the protagonist in facing unexpected challenges.
• The exploration of the nature of Supernatural Tales and their rules.

Character Interactions

• Feng Xue interacts with the Sea Monk, demonstrating his strength and skill.
• Feng Xue's internal dialogue reveals his thought processes and understanding of his powers and the Supernatural Tales system.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Feng Xue, after killing the 'big guy', finds a Sea Monk's Coral Staff, a living weapon with various elemental and spell-enhancing abilities.
• He transforms a washed-up motorcycle into a Kamen Rider-like Orca-themed itasha using his Orca Authority, causing a stir and shifting pressure to Ultraman.
• In Colombia CSA headquarters, the incident is discussed, with the appearance of Kamen Rider raising concerns about its origin and potential threat to humanity.
• In an Eastern Country resistance organization, the appearance of Kamen Rider sparks debate about its origin and the development of their own Kamen Rider system.
• In Yan Country's Supernatural Tale Countermeasures Bureau, a video of Kamen Rider's interaction with 'Old Huang' is analyzed, with plans to study and potentially replicate the system.

Character Developments

• Feng Xue demonstrates adaptability and resourcefulness by using his new staff and transforming a motorcycle into a Kamen Rider-like vehicle.
• Characters in various organizations show reactions to Kamen Rider's appearance, ranging from curiosity to concern and determination to study or replicate the system.

Significant Themes

• The impact of media and popular culture (Kamen Rider) on society and its potential use as a tool against 'Supernatural Tales'.
• The race to develop and control powerful technologies or systems to combat 'Supernatural Tales'.
• The global reaction and response to extraordinary events.

Character Interactions

• Feng Xue interacts with the public, leaving a lasting impression as Kamen Rider.
• Characters in different organizations discuss and react to Kamen Rider's appearance, leading to various plans and decisions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Feng Xue and Old Li meet; Feng Xue hands over the Sea Monk's coral staff and seawater bottle.
• Old Li explains the Hundred Tales' annual 'Midsummer Night Festival' and its consequences.
• Old Li warns Feng Xue about the Hundred Tales' pursuit if he fails to obtain the Tower of Babel's Residence Right.
• Old Li reveals the existence and power of the 'Ken,' a prophecy-making Supernatural Tale.
• Old Li agrees to help Feng Xue find suitable armor in exchange for the coral staff.

Character Developments

• Feng Xue becomes more aware of the Hundred Tales' power and the potential danger he's in.
• Old Li shows concern for Feng Xue's safety and offers assistance.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics between the Hundred Tales and individual Supernatural Tale users.
• The consequences of making enemies with powerful organizations like the Hundred Tales.
• The potential of the 'Ken' and its limitations.

Character Interactions

• Feng Xue and Old Li's relationship evolves from initial tension to mutual respect and cooperation.
• Old Li provides Feng Xue with crucial information and offers to help him find suitable armor.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Feng Xue stays home for two months, planning to counter instant-death abilities.
• He considers three strategies: Countering, Resurrection, and Immortality.
• He creates a [Decoy Doll] that negates one Lethal attack or Curse.
• Old Li finds a buyer for Feng Xue's coral staff, offering a set of inner armor with the Indestructible characteristic.
• Feng Xue meets the buyer at a bar in the North District and inspects the inner armor.

Character Developments

• Feng Xue becomes more determined to counter instant-death abilities after the Sea Monk's death.
• He explores different strategies and creates a protective Supernatural Tale.
• Old Li demonstrates his network and knowledge by finding a buyer and providing information about the inner armor.

Significant Themes

• The struggle against instant-death abilities and the search for countermeasures.
• The value of Supernatural Tales and their characteristics.
• The importance of understanding and adapting to new situations, as seen in Feng Xue's approach to the inner armor.

Character Interactions

• Feng Xue and Old Li maintain their professional relationship, with Old Li providing assistance and Feng Xue being cautious but open to his help.
• Feng Xue interacts with the buyer, following Old Li's instructions and signing an inspection agreement.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Feng Xue meticulously prepares for the challenge, equipping various items and activating his [Hermit] Authority to disguise his appearance.
• At midnight, Feng Xue enters the Tower of Babel, where he encounters the same vampire girl from the previous year's challenge.
• The vampire girl recognizes Feng Xue despite his disguise and initiates a challenge. Feng Xue uses a surprise attack with his camera-disguised sword and gun, but the vampire girl's trench coat deflects the projectiles.
• The vampire girl attacks with blood threads, and Feng Xue activates his [Orca] Authority, transforming the environment into a dark, misty night with sharp blades.

Character Developments

• Feng Xue becomes more cautious and strategic in his preparations for the challenge.
• The vampire girl is better equipped and more prepared for the challenge this year, indicating her growth and determination.

Significant Themes

• Disguise and deception: Feng Xue uses his [Hermit] Authority to disguise his appearance, highlighting the theme of deception and the importance of unpredictability in combat.
• Preparation and growth: Both Feng Xue and the vampire girl show significant improvement in their preparation and abilities since their previous encounter, emphasizing the theme of growth and development.

Character Interactions

• Feng Xue and the vampire girl engage in a hostile interaction, with the vampire girl recognizing Feng Xue despite his disguise and initiating a challenge.
• Feng Xue's surprise attack is thwarted by the vampire girl's trench coat, demonstrating her improved abilities and preparation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A Vampire with large breasts is hunting Feng Xue, using bloodline control and various abilities.
• Feng Xue counters with his teleportation ability and a move that eviscerates the Vampire.
• The Vampire equips armor and uses buffs, but Feng Xue continues to evade and attack.
• Feng Xue uses a children's toy, the S-Clash Driver, to transform and gain immense strength.
• Feng Xue uses salt to scatter the Vampire's body, and she struggles to regenerate.

Character Developments

• Feng Xue demonstrates improved combat skills and strategic thinking, adapting to the Vampire's abilities.
• The Vampire shows resilience and adaptability, using various abilities and strategies to counter Feng Xue.

Significant Themes

• The struggle between powerful opponents, each trying to outmaneuver and outmatch the other.
• The use of unique abilities and strategies to gain an advantage in combat.

Character Interactions

• Feng Xue and the Vampire engage in a back-and-forth battle, each trying to anticipate and counter the other's moves.
• Feng Xue uses his knowledge of the Vampire's fears (like salt) to gain an upper hand.
• The Vampire uses her abilities and experience to adapt to Feng Xue's tactics and try to gain the upper hand.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Feng Xue encounters Krucis, a vampire, and uses salt to weaken her immortality.
• Krucis activates a Phantom, which introduces a narrator into the battle.
• Feng Xue defeats Krucis after a series of attacks narrated by the Phantom.
• Krucis leaves, taking the villa with her, and Feng Xue obtains the Residence Right for the sixth floor of the Tower of Babylon.

Character Developments

• Feng Xue demonstrates his combat skills and strategic thinking, using salt to weaken Krucis and adapting to the narrator's interruptions.
• Krucis shows resilience and resourcefulness, using her Phantom and various abilities to counter Feng Xue's attacks.
• Both characters display determination and stubbornness, with Krucis refusing to back down despite her disadvantage and Feng Xue persisting despite the narrator's interruptions.

Significant Themes

• The power of strategy and adaptability in combat.
• The impact of external factors (like the narrator) on the flow of battle.
• The importance of understanding and utilizing one's own strengths and weaknesses.

Character Interactions

• Feng Xue and Krucis engage in a battle filled with tension and wit, with the narrator's interruptions adding a layer of humor and absurdity.
• Their interaction highlights their differences in combat style and personality, with Feng Xue being more practical and Krucis being more emotional and prideful.
• Despite their conflict, there's a hint of mutual respect, as neither underestimates the other.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Feng Xue designs and furnishes his new villa using the Infinite City's Residence Right system.
• He explores the various facilities within his community, including the clinic, library, school, restaurant, tavern, and kindergarten.
• Feng Xue encounters an issue at the department store: he doesn't have enough Tower Coins for his purchases.
• He visits the Bank to exchange his surplus [Knowledge] and Tower Coins.

Character Developments

• Feng Xue demonstrates his practicality and thoroughness in designing his villa and exploring the community facilities.
• He shows his resourcefulness in dealing with the lack of Tower Coins by visiting the Bank.

Significant Themes

• The chapter highlights Feng Xue's newfound wealth and status as a nouveau riche, allowing him to experience and enjoy the Infinite City's amenities.
• It also touches on the concept of 'false things' without Elements, which can be useful for certain Professions.

Character Interactions

• Feng Xue interacts with various building-type Phantoms, such as the clinic and the department store, showcasing his curiosity and adaptability.
• He doesn't interact with any human characters in this chapter, focusing instead on exploring his new environment.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Feng Xue, a [Supernatural Tale], spends his [Tower Coins] on supplies and prepares for the challenge month's end to secure his [Residence Right].
• He successfully secures his [Residence Right] on the sixth floor, obtaining a garden villa in the style of [Yan Country].
• Feng Xue learns about the [Gate] to another world from Old Li, who reveals that doors within the [Tower of Babylon] open randomly and that he has a trick to influence the world connected to the other side of the door.

Character Developments

• Feng Xue demonstrates his resourcefulness and strategic thinking in preparing for the challenge month and securing his [Residence Right].
• Old Li shows his knowledge and experience about the [Tower of Babylon] and its rules, becoming a valuable source of information for Feng Xue.

Significant Themes

• The importance of preparation and strategic planning in the [Tower of Babylon].
• The influence of [Knowledge] on a [Supernatural Tale]'s power and the daily management of it.
• The random nature of the [Gate]s and the need to adapt to its unpredictability.

Character Interactions

• Feng Xue interacts with Old Li, who provides him with crucial information about the [Tower of Babylon] and its rules, including the [Gate] to another world.
• Feng Xue's interactions with Old Li highlight the value of knowledge and experience in navigating the [Tower of Babylon].

Key Plot Points and Events

• Feng Xue and Old Li open all Gates in the villa, aiming to travel to another world.
• They decide to go to a Wuxia world, where martial arts are real, for developing Supernatural Tales.
• Feng Xue learns about Real World Rules' delay in other worlds from Old Li.
• After days of preparation, they open a Gate leading to a city resembling ancient Yan Country.

Character Developments

• Feng Xue demonstrates his knowledge of weapons and languages, showing growth in his understanding of the world's mechanics.
• Old Li reveals his extensive knowledge about world traversal, indicating his experience and wisdom.

Significant Themes

• The exploration of different worlds and their rules.
• The power of True Things and their connection to specific worlds.
• The delay of Real World Rules in other worlds and its implications.

Character Interactions

• Feng Xue and Old Li work together to open a Gate and choose a destination world.
• They share knowledge and experiences, leading to mutual growth and understanding.
• Feng Xue expresses doubt about Old Li's method when they reach the other side, but Old Li remains confident.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Feng Xue and Old Li arrive in a new world, where the language is a variant of Yan Country Language.
• They enter the Caitong Inn to gather information about the local Jianghu (martial world).
• The waiter reveals that the Martial Way is not prosperous in their region, and major sects like the Golden Crow Sect only send Grandmasters down the mountain.
• They discuss three possible paths: visiting the Golden Crow Sect, meeting government Grandmasters, or leaving Sizhou for a more prosperous Martial Way region.

Character Developments

• Feng Xue: Shows curiosity and naivety when asking about being apprehended by authorities, indicating his inexperience in the world's dynamics.
• Old Li: Demonstrates wisdom and experience in understanding the world's differences and advising Feng Xue.

Significant Themes

• The prosperity of the Martial Way: The relationship between the land's prosperity and the Martial Way's prosperity is explored, challenging the typical Wuxia novel trope.
• Adaptation to new environments: Feng Xue and Old Li must adapt to the new world's language and customs.

Character Interactions

• Feng Xue and Old Li work together to gather information, with Old Li taking the lead in questioning the waiter and Feng Xue showing curiosity about their situation.
• The waiter provides information but is cautious about discussing the Jianghu, hinting at potential danger or sensitivity surrounding the topic.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The inn is surrounded by soldiers from the Demon Eradication Department.
• Feng Xue and Old Li are inspected and examined, revealing their unusual cultivation methods.
• They are suspected of being disciples of a hidden sect or demonic cultists.
• After passing the physical examination, they are warned to leave Qingyuan quickly.

Character Developments

• Feng Xue: Shows calmness and adaptability in unexpected situations, demonstrates strong cultivation (Transcendence Realm).
• Old Li: Displays experience and wisdom, likely has hidden abilities despite declining strength.
• The Attendant: Shows professionalism and caution in his duties, aware of the severity of the situation.

Significant Themes

• The world's hostility towards unusual or hidden cultivation methods.
• The importance of adaptability and calmness in facing unexpected challenges.

Character Interactions

• Feng Xue and Old Li work together to navigate the situation, showing mutual respect and understanding.
• The Attendant interacts professionally with Feng Xue and Old Li, showing a mix of caution and willingness to help.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Feng Xue and Old Li receive travel permits, which are bamboo slips with personal details and a mysterious seal.
• They join a caravan to travel, learning about the world's political situation and the Demonic Cult threat.
• After two months, they gather information in Qingyuan County and decide their next destination.

Character Developments

• Feng Xue learns from Old Li's problem-solving approach and social skills.
• Old Li demonstrates his ability to adapt and gather information, using flattery and conversation to learn about the world.
• Feng Xue shows caution and a desire to make a name for himself among martial artists.

Significant Themes

• The peacefulness of the world they're in is abnormal, hinting at underlying tensions and threats.
• The Demonic Cult and their "demonic people" are a significant threat, but their nature is unclear.
• The official Demon Eradication Department has a large reserve of Masters, suggesting a high level of martial arts in the world.

Character Interactions

• Feng Xue and Old Li work together, with Feng Xue learning from Old Li and Old Li leading their interactions with others.
• Old Li uses his social skills to gather information from the caravan boss.
• Feng Xue and Old Li decide their next destination by writing it on their hands and revealing it simultaneously.