Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Feng Xue, after being blown away by the Mecha explosion, is attacked by the Yamata no Orochi's flames but survives.
• He transforms into Kamen Rider Xuanjun using the Companion Phantom system, activating various Tags and Authorities.
• Feng Xue uses his Heavenly Furnace and Earth Surge Five Metals techniques, destroying the Yamata no Orochi's blood and matter.

Character Developments

• Feng Xue demonstrates increased resilience and power, surviving multiple attacks and transforming into Kamen Rider Xuanjun.
• The Yamata no Orochi shows no signs of mercy, continuously attacking Feng Xue.

Significant Themes

• The power of resilience and adaptability in the face of overwhelming odds.
• The fusion of different cultures and genres, such as Martial Arts, Supernatural Tales, and Kamen Rider.

Character Interactions

• Feng Xue interacts with the Audience through Bullet Comments, boosting his Meme Power and morale.
• Feng Xue's transformation into Kamen Rider Xuanjun garners support and excitement from the Audience.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Feng Xue uses his Phantoms to attack Yamata no Orochi, causing it significant damage.
• Yamata no Orochi uses a Resurrection-type Authority to reignite its Supernatural Tale Fire after being seemingly defeated.
• Feng Xue attempts to load Yamata no Orochi's Knowledge into the Kamen Rider System but encounters resistance.
• The Night Parade of a Hundred Demons Picture scroll is destroyed, causing Yamata no Orochi's body to writhe and illusory shadows of Supernatural Tales to appear.
• A mysterious woman in a blue kimono and demon mask appears as Yamata no Orochi's corpse bursts into flames.

Character Developments

• Feng Xue demonstrates his ability to use ordinary items as Phantoms and his strategic thinking in dealing with Yamata no Orochi.
• Yamata no Orochi shows resilience and uses a Resurrection Authority, but ultimately fails to revive all the Supernatural Tales.

Significant Themes

• The Hundred Tales' mass production strategy and its limitations are explored.
• The challenges of promoting and expanding a non-human Supernatural Tale culture are discussed.

Character Interactions

• Feng Xue interacts with Yamata no Orochi through combat, attempting to load its Knowledge and ultimately destroying it.
• The mysterious woman in a blue kimono acknowledges Feng Xue's Drone, hinting at a potential future interaction.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Aoyagi-bito (Aoandon), the Master of the Hundred Tales, appears in Tokyo.
• Feng Xue, wearing Kamen Rider Xuanjun armor, kills Aoyagi-bito with two shotgun blasts, but she resurrects and incorporates the environment into a scroll, transforming the area into a Night Parade of a Hundred Demons Picture.
• Aoyagi-bito challenges Feng Xue, saying, "I'll wait for you at the top of the Tower," before disappearing.
• Feng Xue returns to the hotel, where Chen Xiyao awaits him with questions about Aoyagi-bito.

Character Developments

• Feng Xue shows no mercy in killing Aoyagi-bito, indicating his resolve and ruthlessness.
• Chen Xiyao displays emotional sensitivity and concern for Feng Xue's safety and relationships.

Significant Themes

• The power of stories and legends, with Aoyagi-bito's ability to resurrect and transform the environment.
• The struggle between Feng Xue and Aoyagi-bito, representing the conflict between the supernatural and the human world.

Character Interactions

• Feng Xue and Aoyagi-bito have a standoff, with Aoyagi-bito challenging Feng Xue to a confrontation at the top of the Tokyo Sky Tower.
• Feng Xue and Chen Xiyao interact intimately, with Chen Xiyao questioning Feng Xue about Aoyagi-bito and his relationships.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Tokyo's destruction leads to a power vacuum in the Eastern Country.
• Resistance organizations take control of major cities' security.
• Supernatural Tale experimental units from other countries mobilize to claim shares in the upcoming division of resources.
• Feng Xue discovers a qualitative change in his Supernatural Tale Fire after using all his abilities as Kamen Rider · Xuanjun.
• Feng Xue leaves to see Old Li, and Chen Xiyao asks about human-supernatural being reproduction.

Character Developments

• Feng Xue: Realizes a change in his Supernatural Tale Fire, decides to seek clarification from Old Li.
• Chen Xiyao: Asks Feng Xue about human-supernatural being reproduction, decides to ask the Yan Science Institute about it.

Significant Themes

• Power vacuum and struggle for control in the Eastern Country.
• Changes and growth in Feng Xue's Supernatural Tale abilities.
• Exploration of human-supernatural being relationships and reproduction.

Character Interactions

• Feng Xue and Chen Xiyao: Feng Xue leaves to find Old Li, Chen Xiyao asks about human-supernatural being reproduction.
• Feng Xue and the shopkeeper: Feng Xue asks for directions to Yuelai Inn and pays with conjured coins.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Old Li, a Supernatural Tale, receives a visit from Feng Xue, an old acquaintance.
• Feng Xue asks Old Li about the top of the Tower of Babel.
• Old Li reveals that the Tower of Babel has 120 floors, with 5,021 Supernatural Tales when full.
• Old Li mentions Sugawara no Michizane, an ancient Great God, resides on the 66th floor.

Character Developments

• Old Li: Maintains his calm and collected demeanor, revealing information about the Tower of Babel but keeping details about ancient Supernatural Tales vague.
• Feng Xue: Shows curiosity and determination to uncover the secrets of the Tower of Babel, displaying his strategic thinking and knowledge of ancient deities.

Significant Themes

• The Tower of Babel's mysteries and the secrets of its Supernatural Tales.
• The longevity and resilience of ancient deities, hinting at the cyclical nature of power and worship.

Character Interactions

• Old Li and Feng Xue: Engage in a conversation where Feng Xue asks questions, and Old Li provides answers while subtly probing Feng Xue's intentions and knowledge.
• Old Li and Sugawara no Michizane: Mentioned in passing, their relationship is left unexplained, adding to the intrigue of the Tower of Babel's history.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Feng Xue and Old Li discuss the nature of True and False Things.
• Feng Xue learns about the distinction between Benchmark Worlds and Fantasy Worlds.
• Old Li explains that True Things can't become False Things due to insufficient Information Volume.

Character Developments

• Feng Xue: Shows curiosity and quick understanding of complex concepts.
• Old Li: Reveals extensive knowledge about the nature of Worlds and Things.

Significant Themes

• The distinction between True and False Things, and the underlying rules governing their behavior.
• The role of Information Volume in the creation and transformation of Worlds.
• The relationship between Benchmark Worlds and Fantasy Worlds.

Character Interactions

• Feng Xue and Old Li engage in a Q&A session, with Old Li providing explanations and Feng Xue asking insightful questions.
• Their interaction is primarily educational, with Old Li acting as a mentor and Feng Xue as an eager student.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Feng Xue and Old Li discuss the nature of True Things and False Things.
• Old Li explains that True Things become False Things due to the absence of a 'transcoder' in the Infinite City.
• Feng Xue realizes that the Omen incident he witnessed was due to the lack of a transcoder.
• Old Li reveals that Phantoms are fundamentally different from True Things and False Things, and their underlying architecture is more essential.
• Feng Xue asks about the top of the Tower of Babel. Old Li shares speculations about the Infinite City seeking a Manager.

Character Developments

• Feng Xue shows understanding and insight during his conversation with Old Li, demonstrating his intelligence and quick thinking.
• Old Li reveals his vast knowledge and willingness to share information with Feng Xue, showing a mentoring side.

Significant Themes

• The nature of reality and fantasy, and the transformation of True Things into False Things.
• The mystery of Phantoms and their unique properties.
• The search for the Infinite City's true intention and the quest for its Manager.

Character Interactions

• Feng Xue and Old Li engage in a thoughtful and informative conversation, with Feng Xue asking insightful questions and Old Li providing detailed explanations.
• Old Li treats Feng Xue with respect and patience, showing a willingness to teach and guide him.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Feng Xue returns to the Infinite City, finding the Residential Area in chaos due to the Hundred Tales' collapse and other organizations' encroachment.
• Managers have become Supernatural Tales, leading to power shifts in the Landfill Areas.
• Feng Xue observes these changes but remains focused on his personal goals.
• He decides to continue climbing the Tower of Babel, forfeiting his right to challenge lower floors.

Character Developments

• Feng Xue's goals evolve from simple survival and history embedding to preventing the Infinite City's potential "devouring" of Supernatural Tales, inspired by Qingxingdeng's actions.
• He becomes more determined and focused, ready to face stronger challenges.

Significant Themes

• Unease and Urgency: Feng Xue feels an increasing sense of unease about the Infinite City's intentions, driving him to climb higher.
• Peace of Mind: Feng Xue seeks this through continuous progress and dominance, echoing Dio's philosophy.

Character Interactions

• Feng Xue interacts briefly with guards on floors 21-60, demonstrating his growing strength and confidence.
• No significant interactions with other characters occur in this chapter.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Feng Xue arrives on the 61st floor of the Tower of Babel and encounters a group of supernatural tales.
• He learns about the process of challenging houses without Masters, involving fighting a shadow of the previous owner.
• Feng Xue meets Cain, an Innate Supernatural Tale with the Authority of a Vampire, who offers guidance on challenging houses.

Character Developments

• Feng Xue: Shows curiosity and adaptability in this new environment. He's willing to learn and engage with the other supernatural tales.
• Cain: Reveals his identity as an Innate Supernatural Tale and his Authority. He shows willingness to help Feng Xue, possibly indicating a desire for friendship or alliance.

Significant Themes

• Adaptation and Learning: Feng Xue's eagerness to learn about the rules and challenges of the 61st floor.
• Power Dynamics: The hierarchy and strength-based society within the Tower of Babel, as seen in the challenge for houses and the respect given to stronger beings.
• Identity and Origin: The mysterious origins of the supernatural tales and their connection to the Infinite City.

Character Interactions

• Feng Xue interacts with Cain, leading to an exchange of information and potential alliance.
• Feng Xue subtly probes the other supernatural tales about Old Li, showing his connection to him and his interest in their history.
• The supernatural tales show curiosity and wariness towards Feng Xue, a newcomer, but are willing to engage in conversation and share information.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Feng Xue challenges the owner of the house on the 61st floor, who is revealed to be an ancient deity.
• The deity is a spellcaster with a fragile Main Body, worshipped by desert peoples of Africa or West Asia.
• Feng Xue attempts to use the Abe no Hirakiri Ya, but the deity's projection doesn't have a higher status than him.
• The deity summons a White Dragon with a metallic sheen to attack Feng Xue.

Character Developments

• Feng Xue learns about the nature of ancient deities and the differences between them and un-transformed Supernatural Tales.
• He understands the cautious approach of old Supernatural Tales in adapting to new Authorities.

Significant Themes

• The theme of ancient deities and their resilience versus the ephemeral nature of newer Supernatural Tales.
• The cautious approach to change and adaptation, especially for older entities.

Character Interactions

• Feng Xue interacts with the deity's projection, trying to use the Abe no Hirakiri Ya but failing due to the projection's status.
• The deity summons a White Dragon to attack Feng Xue, showing its power and intent to fight.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Feng Xue encounters a projection of Set God, a character from Yu-Gi-Oh!, with a White Dragon.
• Feng Xue uses a "Pot of Dragon Sealing" card to subdue the White Dragon.
• Set God summons monsters, which Feng Xue counters with an Orca Pillow, using the "Elegy of the Ocean."
• Feng Xue cautiously approaches Set God, avoiding its shadow, and lands a punch, but Set God blocks it with a battle axe.
• Feng Xue decides to use his SCLAS DRIVER, transforming it into Killer Whale Jelly.

Character Developments

• Feng Xue demonstrates his knowledge of various mythologies and card game strategies.
• Feng Xue shows adaptability in changing his combat strategy when facing a projection.
• Set God, as a projection, shows no signs of pain or weakness, indicating its resilience.

Significant Themes

• The influence of popular culture (Yu-Gi-Oh!) on mythological figures.
• The adaptability and resourcefulness of Feng Xue in facing unexpected challenges.
• The resilience and unpredictability of projections created by the Infinite City.

Character Interactions

• Feng Xue interacts with Set God, using a combination of cards, Internal Force, and physical combat.
• Feng Xue's actions are driven by his desire to understand and counter the projection's abilities.

• Feng Xue, for the first time in a while, transforms into Kamen Rider Orca to face Set, a deity wielding a long-handled battle axe.
• Feng Xue uses the Omni-Press Drive to withstand Set's attacks and charges up, ultimately defeating Set with a punch and a Magic Card, 'Breath of the Gods', which destroys all Rock-type monsters.
• Feng Xue obtains the residence right for the sixty-first floor of the Tower of Babylon, gaining access to all facilities on the sixth floor and a 2000 square meter residential space.
• Cain reveals that the residents of the Tower of Babylon have peculiar quirks due to their Innate Supernatural Tales, which is why there are over ten people on each floor. They coordinate to place people who can barely get along on the same floor to maintain harmony.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Feng Xue understands the complexities of divine pantheons and the conflicts that arise from borrowing names and identities.
• He realizes that Innate Supernatural Tales retain their original canon and may clash with others, even within the same pantheon.
• After drinking Lucky Milk, Feng Xue transmigrates to an ancient village, where he discovers exaggerated elements suggesting a historical or Wuxia theme.
• He enters a tavern and uses his abilities to learn about the village's recent troubles.

Character Developments

• Feng Xue demonstrates his knowledge of various pantheons and their conflicts, showing his intellectual growth.
• He adapts to his new situation, using his "little blanket" and Hermit Authority to blend in and investigate.
• The tavern owner is revealed to be struggling with recent events, hinting at potential future developments.

Significant Themes

• The complexities and conflicts within divine pantheons and their borrowed identities.
• The exaggerated elements in the village suggest a historical or Wuxia theme, foreshadowing potential challenges and adventures.
• The use of Feng Xue's abilities and adaptability in facing new situations.

Character Interactions

• Feng Xue interacts with the tavern owner, using his Heart of Clear Water to learn about the village's recent troubles.
• The villagers initially show curiosity and wariness towards Feng Xue but ignore him after he uses his "little blanket."

Key Plot Points and Events

• Feng Xue, a transmigrator from a webnovel world, arrives in a new World and suspects it might be an online game World.
• He leaves the small village to explore the nearby county town, encountering a skilled swordsman and observing the local martial arts scene.
• At an inn named "Huiyan Tower," Feng Xue reveals his [Senior Expert] Authority to gauge the local martial arts level and mindset.

Character Developments

• Feng Xue demonstrates his understanding of the World's potential nature and his ability to adapt and gather information.
• The local martial artists show curiosity and respect towards Feng Xue, indicating a relatively peaceful martial world.

Significant Themes

• The nature of the World (online game World vs. real World) and its potential influence on the local population.
• The state of the martial world and its customs, reflecting the mindset of its inhabitants.

Character Interactions

• Feng Xue briefly interacts with a skilled swordsman, demonstrating his ability to adapt to new situations.
• At the inn, Feng Xue interacts with local martial artists, observing their reactions and thoughts towards him.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Feng Xue explores a county town, learning about the world's structure and stability.
• He realizes that the world follows a standard agrarian civilization template, with a unified dynasty against nomadic foreign enemies.
• Feng Xue waits in a small village for Players (game characters) to appear, expecting them to spawn there.
• After half a month, Players suddenly appear in the village, numbering around two hundred.

Character Developments

• Feng Xue: He adapts to the new world, buys materials, and builds a simple hut in the village. He's patiently waiting for Players to arrive. He shows curiosity and adaptability in this new environment.

Significant Themes

• The world's structure and stability.
• The appearance and nature of Players in the game world.
• Feng Xue's curiosity and adaptability in new environments.

Character Interactions

• Feng Xue interacts with the villagers, learning about their lives and the world's structure.
• He doesn't directly interact with the Players upon their arrival, but observes them from a distance.

Feng Xue's Thoughts and Plans

• Feng Xue ponders the nature of the world and the Players, trying to understand their existence and the game's mechanics.
• He plans to observe the Players further and considers the possibility of creating terms like "World Protagonist" and "GM" to farm Supernatural Tales from them.
• He also considers the lifespan of the game world and the existence of Supernatural Tales provided by Players.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Liao Yunhuai, a former ordinary streamer, is now a popular gamer after drawing a "Jianghu" activation code.
• He starts a live stream of the game's second beta, which begins at the ancestral hall in Big Locust Tree Village.
• Players discover a new NPC, a young man playing the erhu, with an invisible wall preventing interaction.
• The invisible wall disappears once the music stops, and a player attempts to attack the NPC.

Character Developments

• Liao Yunhuai: He has become more knowledgeable about the game and its mechanics, acting as a guide for new players.
• Wu Sha/Five Kills: He is impatient and direct, eager to make money quickly to become a disciple at a Martial Arts Hall.

Significant Themes

• The game's emphasis on reality and lack of typical game mechanics like daily quests.
• The importance of money and the difficulty of earning it in the game.
• The curiosity and eagerness of players to explore and interact with new elements in the game.

Character Interactions

• Liao Yunhuai and Five Kills: They interact as fellow players, with Liao Yunhuai trying to engage Five Kills in cooperative hunting, and Five Kills impatiently rushing towards the new NPC.
• Players and the new NPC: Players are curious and eager to interact with the new NPC, with one player attempting to attack him to test his abilities.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A powerful NPC, Feng Xue, arrives in Big Locust Tree Village, demonstrating immense strength by killing a player with a single strike.
• Players try to interact with Feng Xue, but he dismisses them due to their lack of strength.
• Liao Yunhuai, a streamer, decides to investigate Feng Xue's background and secrets, despite Wu Sha's departure.
• Liao Yunhuai visits the village chief to inquire about Feng Xue, learning that Feng Xue is an experienced master in disguise, living in the village as a carpenter.

Character Developments

• Feng Xue: Introduced as a strong, mysterious NPC with a hidden past.
• Liao Yunhuai: Shows initiative and curiosity, deciding to uncover Feng Xue's secrets for his live broadcast audience.

Significant Themes

• Strength and Power: Feng Xue's immense strength is the initial attraction for players, and Liao Yunhuai's decision to investigate him is driven by the desire to uncover this power.
• Disguise and Identity: Feng Xue is hiding his true identity and past, which is a significant theme in Jianghu games and stories.

Character Interactions

• Feng Xue interacts dismissively with players, showing no interest in their attempts to engage with him.
• Liao Yunhuai interacts with the village chief, learning about Feng Xue's true nature and gaining insight into how to approach him.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A mysterious Master, Feng Xue, is discovered in a village, displaying his martial arts skills without concealing his identity.
• Players speculate about Feng Xue's origins, with some suggesting he might be a Transmigrator or a game developer's plot device.
• A player attempts to buy a weapon from Feng Xue with little success, receiving a Wooden Sword instead.
• The player accidentally chops down a Mulberry Tree using the Wooden Sword, sparking interest in other players who believe it might be a powerful weapon in disguise.

Character Developments

• Feng Xue, the mysterious Master, is introduced. He seems to be aware of the game's mechanics and the players' presence but plays along with their assumptions.
• The player who chopped down the Mulberry Tree shows initiative and determination to obtain a powerful weapon.

Significant Themes

• The theme of hidden power and secrets is introduced through Feng Xue's character.
• The theme of player interaction and competition is highlighted as players rush to obtain the potential powerful weapon.

Character Interactions

• Feng Xue interacts with the first player, treating him dismissively and giving him a Wooden Sword.
• Players interact with each other, showing curiosity, greed, and determination to obtain the potential powerful weapon.

Key Plot Points and Events

• "Jianghu," a popular virtual reality game, gains massive attention and hype due to its unique features and potential to solve real-world problems.
• During the second internal beta test, an artifact appears in a novice village, sparking curiosity and interest among players and non-players alike.
• Feng Xue, a player with special abilities, confirms the game's "real world" nature and plans to create a Supernatural Tale that spans both worlds.
• A player approaches Feng Xue to buy a musical instrument, hinting at a potential quest or interaction.

Character Developments

• Feng Xue: Confirms the game's real-world nature and plans to create a Supernatural Tale to understand the game's purpose and the Infinite City's intentions.
• The Player: Shows initiative and sharp thinking in trying to trigger a quest with Feng Xue by expressing interest in musical instruments.

Significant Themes

• The blurring line between reality and virtual reality.
• The potential of games to solve real-world problems or have real-world consequences.
• The pursuit of understanding and knowledge, driving Feng Xue's actions.

Character Interactions

• Feng Xue and the Player: The Player approaches Feng Xue to buy a musical instrument, potentially triggering a quest or interaction. Feng Xue tests the Player's musical abilities, showing interest in her skills.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The player (Yun Yao) plays the guzheng while kneeling, reminiscent of ancient playing styles.
• Feng Xue critiques her performance and gives her a booklet with basic Internal Force cultivation methods and finger-strengthening techniques.
• Yun Yao appraises the booklet, discovering it's a blue-rated item, and starts practicing immediately.
• On the second day, Yun Yao returns, having learned the techniques, and plays the guzheng again, attracting other players.

Character Developments

• Yun Yao: Shows dedication and quick learning, earning Feng Xue's respect.
• Feng Xue: Recognizes Yun Yao's potential and decides to test her limits, showing a mix of sternness and patience.

Significant Themes

• Master-apprentice relationship: Feng Xue's initial harsh critique and later recognition of Yun Yao's progress reflect the dynamics of a traditional master-apprentice relationship in Wuxia stories.
• Adaptation: Yun Yao's struggle with playing the guzheng in seiza and her eventual acceptance of the posture highlight her willingness to adapt to the game's rules and expectations.

Character Interactions

• Feng Xue and Yun Yao: Their interactions are initially formal, with Feng Xue critiquing Yun Yao's performance and Yun Yao addressing him respectfully. However, their dynamic evolves as Yun Yao shows progress, with Feng Xue expressing surprise and Yun Yao seeking his approval.
• Yun Yao and other players: Yun Yao's impromptu performance attracts other players, suggesting a growing interest in her and Feng Xue's teachings.