Chapter Summaries

Long Unseen

Key Plot Points

• Feng Xue discovers Liao Yunhuai's unique state, possessing both Supernatural Tale Fire and a physical body.
• Feng Xue ponders the implications of Liao's state and considers it a potential stable path for humans to transform into Supernatural Tales.
• Feng Xue decides to leave and return in a few months, planning to find a test subject.

Character Developments

• Feng Xue shows curiosity and strategic thinking about Liao's state, considering its potential significance.
• Jeston, despite his luck, feels his superpower is useless and is seeking new investment opportunities.

Significant Themes

• The nature of consciousness and its relation to the physical body.
• The transformation of humans into Supernatural Tales and the potential stability of this process.
• The role of luck and personal ambition in achieving success.

Character Interactions

• Feng Xue observes Liao Yunhuai's state, leading to his introspection and plans.
• Jeston interacts with Feng Xue, expressing his frustration with his superpower and seeking Feng Xue's guidance for his next investment.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Feng Xue, now a powerful figure, confronts Jeston, who had previously invested in Feng Xue's business but also attempted to kill him.
• Feng Xue offers Jeston a chance to become a Supernatural Tale (Aberration Specter) under certain conditions.
• Jeston agrees, and Feng Xue sends him to another World, a parallel reality, to create memes and become a Supernatural Tale.

Character Developments

• Feng Xue: Shows a complex mix of gratitude and resentment towards Jeston. He seeks to repay Jeston's help while also settling the score for the attempted murder.
• Jeston: Initially fearful, Jeston becomes hopeful and eager when he learns he can become immortal. He agrees to Feng Xue's conditions, displaying a mix of intelligence and naivety.

Significant Themes

• Gratitude and resentment: Feng Xue struggles with the dual nature of his feelings towards Jeston, ultimately deciding to balance the scales.
• Immortality and its cost: Both characters grapple with the idea of immortality, understanding that it comes with a price.
• Manipulation and agency: Feng Xue manipulates Jeston into his plan, but Jeston also makes his own choices, exercising a degree of agency.

Character Interactions

• Feng Xue and Jeston: Their interaction is marked by tension, manipulation, and a hint of mutual understanding. Feng Xue's actions are driven by a desire to settle old scores and repay debts, while Jeston is primarily motivated by self-preservation and the allure of immortality.
• Feng Xue and Fran: Though not present, Fran's influence is felt. Feng Xue shows no particular feelings towards him, suggesting a lack of personal connection or animosity.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Feng Xue returns to the Tower of Babel after leaving Jeston.
• He becomes a Supernatural Tale after months of effort.
• Feng Xue meets Cain, an "Ancient God," in the Tower of Babel.
• Feng Xue shares his Lucky Milk with Cain, but it turns to dust due to Cain's curse.
• Feng Xue activates his skills and enters a new world using a Jade Pendant.

Character Developments

• Feng Xue shows respect and caution towards Cain, demonstrating his diplomatic skills.
• Feng Xue's understanding of Supernatural Tales and their creation deepens.

Significant Themes

• The importance of setting and world choice in creating powerful Supernatural Tales.
• The concept of tags and their significance in the game world.
• The idea of time and effort required for certain actions or achievements.

Character Interactions

• Feng Xue interacts with Cain, showing respect and offering help, but Cain's curse prevents him from benefiting from Feng Xue's Lucky Milk.
• Feng Xue's internal monologue reveals his thoughts and plans regarding Supernatural Tales and tags.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Feng Xue transmigrates to a community in Yan Country, reminiscent of his previous life but with distinct differences.
• He notices a peculiar vending machine selling "Assassin" beverages, which he finds unsettling.
• Feng Xue explores the local area, observing normalcy yet lacking any signs of supernatural influence.
• He sits at an open-air food stall, watching TV and listening to local conversations while waiting for his order.

Character Developments

• Feng Xue exhibits caution and vigilance, sensitive to coincidences and potential supernatural influences.
• He shows wariness towards the "Assassin" beverage, suggesting a level of paranoia or intuition about the world's peculiarities.

Significant Themes

• The strangeness of the ordinary: Feng Xue finds the world too normal, which feels out of place in a world influenced by supernatural tales.
• Suspicion and caution: Feng Xue's wariness towards the "Assassin" beverage highlights his careful approach to the unknown.

Character Interactions

• Feng Xue interacts minimally with the locals, observing them from a distance. He engages with the food stall boss to place an order but doesn't have an in-depth conversation.
• His internal monologue reveals his thoughts and suspicions about the world and its inhabitants.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Feng Xue gathers information about the era by eavesdropping on workers and reading newspapers.
• He buys materials from a hardware store to create a DIY project.
• Feng Xue wakes up from a terrifying dream he can't remember.
• He discovers that an electric kettle he tried to fail-recast has been successfully recast into a Supernatural Tale item.
• Feng Xue realizes he's been influenced by an unknown Supernatural Tale.

Character Development

• Feng Xue demonstrates his adaptability and caution in a new World by gathering information and proceeding cautiously.
• He shows his analytical skills by using Sherlock Holmes' method of "eliminating all impossibilities" to deduce that he's been influenced by a Supernatural Tale.
• Feng Xue's calm and collected demeanor is challenged by the unknown influence, showing a rare moment of unease.

Significant Themes

• The influence of Supernatural Tales on the environment and individuals.
• The power of observation and analysis in understanding one's surroundings.
• The adaptability and resourcefulness of individuals in new or challenging situations.

Character Interactions

• Feng Xue interacts with the workers at the street stall, overhearing their conversations to gather information.
• He interacts with the shopkeeper at the hardware store, purchasing materials for his DIY project.
• Feng Xue's interaction with the Supernatural Tale influence is internal, as he struggles to understand and identify it.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Feng Xue brews tea and contemplates the peculiarities of the World he's in, noting the difference in how 'Knowledge' dissipates compared to the Real World.
• He considers the diversity of Supernatural Tales and the possibility of a massive one in this World affecting him.
• Feng Xue summons a powerful but uncontrollable Phantom, the 'Ghost Hand That Can Do Anything Except Kill Streamers,' to help him.
• He realizes that the Supernatural Tale might be dream-based and decides to investigate further.

Character Developments

• Feng Xue remains calm and analytical despite the potential threat, displaying his resilience and strategic thinking.
• The 'Ghost Hand' shows its sentience and understanding of its limitations, refusing to act when it believes it can't kill Feng Xue.

Significant Themes

• The diversity and unpredictability of Supernatural Tales.
• The power of belief and its influence on reality.
• The struggle against mental pollution and maintaining mental fortitude.

Character Interactions

• Feng Xue interacts with the 'Ghost Hand,' attempting to understand its limitations and using it to help him.
• Feng Xue's internal dialogue reveals his thought processes and concerns.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Feng Xue wakes up in a hotel room with a sense of unease.
• He discovers he's in a dream-like state, lacking his Supernatural Tale powers and Authority.
• The Ghost Hand from his previous world is present, hinting at the reality of his experiences.
• Feng Xue explores the city, noting its advanced technology (LED lights, smartphones) despite being in a late 20th-century setting.
• He realizes his Golden Finger can still function, allowing him to sense Supernatural Tale traces.

Character Developments

• Feng Xue adapts to his powerless state, demonstrating resilience and resourcefulness.
• He shows a strategic mind, considering the rules and dangers of this dream world.

Significant Themes

• The blurring of reality and dreams, and the struggle to discern what's real.
• The power of memory and cognition in shaping one's understanding of the world.
• The adaptability and resourcefulness of the human mind in the face of adversity.

Character Interactions

• Feng Xue interacts with the Ghost Hand, treating it as a reminder of his reality and a tool for survival.
• He has no direct interactions with other characters in this chapter, focusing more on his internal thoughts and observations.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Feng Xue stands on a rooftop, sensing a different mental state and believing he's in a world-class Supernatural Tale.
• He theorizes that entering dreams in this world causes one to wake up in reality, but exiting might increase mental pollution.
• Feng Xue follows the Ghost Hand to an abandoned bar cordoned off by police tape, where he encounters a man with a Phantom.
• Inside the bar, Feng Xue discovers two more individuals with Phantoms.

Character Developments

• Feng Xue demonstrates his agility and stealth, proving his reliability to the man with the Phantom.
• The Ghost Hand communicates using sign language, showing a level of intelligence and understanding.

Significant Themes

• The theme of Supernatural Tales and their rules continues, with Feng Xue trying to understand and navigate this world's mechanics.
• The concept of pollution or corruption is introduced, suggesting potential consequences of prolonged exposure to this world.

Character Interactions

• Feng Xue interacts with the Ghost Hand, showing a level of trust and understanding, despite the Ghost Hand's initial intention to kill him.
• Feng Xue meets a man with a Phantom, who tests Feng Xue's reliability and offers to share spoils if he proves himself.
• Feng Xue observes two individuals inside the bar, both possessing Phantoms, setting up a potential encounter or conflict.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Feng Xue encounters two Dream Guardians, Qing Jin and Snake Pupil, who are investigating a murder in a dream.
• The victim was killed by a Heart Devourer, a creature that feeds on hearts.
• Feng Xue, Qing Jin, and Snake Pupil use their Phantoms to track the creature, but Feng Xue senses danger and dodges a tile attack by a Ghost Hand.

Character Developments

• Feng Xue demonstrates his observational and deductive skills, impressing the other investigators.
• Qing Jin and Snake Pupil show their abilities and understanding of the dream world's dangers.
• Feng Xue starts to question the rules of death in the dream world.

Significant Themes

• The dangers and peculiarities of the dream world.
• The use of Phantoms and their potential side effects.
• The importance of observation and deduction in investigation.

Character Interactions

• Feng Xue, Qing Jin, and Snake Pupil work together to investigate the murder.
• Feng Xue's abilities are recognized by the other investigators.
• Feng Xue's interaction with the Ghost Hand raises questions about the rules of death in the dream world.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Feng Xue, the protagonist, can't die in reality, unlike in dreams, which contradicts the normal logic of a World.
• The group encounters a Monster in the sewer, which Qing Jin attempts to kill with his fire but fails.
• Feng Xue's Phantom, Ghost Hand, attacks him, causing him to nearly collide with the Monster.
• Feng Xue uses his Martial Arts skills, Heavenly Demon Aspects, to punch the Monster.

Character Developments

• Feng Xue: Struggles with the concept of not dying in reality and dying in dreams. Shows nonchalance about his Phantom's side effects.
• Qing Jin: Shows concern for Feng Xue's safety and uses his fire ability to attack the Monster.
• Detective: Uses his ability to sense Consciousness and reports the Monster's approach.
• Snake Pupil: Shows maternal concern for her Qing Snake and lures the Monster out.

Significant Themes

• The contradiction between reality and dreams in this World.
• The use and side effects of Phantoms (Obsession Items) in this World.
• The struggle against Monsters and the need for cooperation among the investigators.

Character Interactions

• Feng Xue and the investigators (Qing Jin, Detective, Snake Pupil) work together to face the Monster.
• Snake Pupil shows affection towards her Qing Snake, indicating a bond between them.
• Feng Xue's Phantom, Ghost Hand, attacks him, highlighting the unpredictable nature of Phantoms.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Feng Xue encounters and defeats a strange, fast-developing monster in the sewers.
• The group discusses the possible connection between the monsters and the phantom objects, including the name "Hoss."
• Qing Jin, the detective, and the snake's pupils share their remaining time before their obsession items' effects wear off.
• Feng Xue joins Qing Jin at the branch, a liaison point for special obsession items that can suppress their activity.

Character Developments

• Feng Xue demonstrates his powerful Heavenly Demon All Forms Fist technique.
• Qing Jin shows concern for Feng Xue's well-being and offers him a place to rest at the branch.
• The detective and snake's pupils reveal their remaining time with their obsession items' effects.

Significant Themes

• The nature of obsession items and their influence on the characters.
• The connection between the monsters and the phantom objects, suggesting a larger conspiracy.
• The potential existence of multiple "Great Existences" in this world.

Character Interactions

• Feng Xue and Qing Jin work together to deal with the monster.
• The group shares information and theories about the monsters and their obsession items.
• Qing Jin offers Feng Xue a place to rest at the branch, showing trust and hospitality.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Feng Xue discovers a Book, "The Dreamkeeper's Rules," revealing the true nature of death and dreams in this World.
• The Book explains that deaths are not accidental but orchestrated by an existence, and dreams are a realm where Humans can progress without Fate's interference.
• Dream deaths result in memory loss, but repeated deaths lead to Corruption, where Alien Monsters hatch from the body, and the person can be resurrected but may not be the same individual.
• The Dream Guardian organization was formed to hunt corrupted creatures and maintain order in the dream World.
• Corrupted creatures lock onto Dream Guardians they've interacted with and hunt them first, even after waking in reality.

Character Developments

• Feng Xue learns about the dream World's true nature and becomes more aware of the dangers and supernatural elements at play.

Significant Themes

• The distortion of Fate and its impact on technological progress.
• The consequences of repeated deaths and the loss of individuality in the dream World.
• The struggle between Humans and supernatural forces in the dream World.

Character Interactions

• Feng Xue interacts with the Book, gaining knowledge about the dream World's mechanics and the existence of Dream Guardians.
• The Ghost Hand's attempt to kill Feng Xue hints at the threat of fully corrupted individuals.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Feng Xue concludes that the Supernatural Tales and Infinite City in this World are distinct from the Mysterious Game Company.
• He theorizes that the "Corruptor" and "Dream Guardian" systems are part of an actively inherited Supernatural Tale, orchestrating past events like the global crime wave.
• Feng Xue speculates about the nature of "fated deaths" and considers leaving his mark in this World.
• He effortlessly defends against a sneak attack from the Ghost Hand and explains his "Obsession object" to Qing Jin.
• Qing Jin asks about Feng Xue's affiliation, and Feng Xue reveals that he's forgotten due to a ring's ability.

Character Developments

• Feng Xue's understanding of the World's Supernatural Tales deepens, leading him to consider his own impact on this World.
• Qing Jin shows curiosity and acceptance of Feng Xue's unusual abilities.

Significant Themes

• Active inheritance vs. passive knowledge.
• The nature of fate and predestination.
• The consequences and responsibilities of powerful abilities.

Character Interactions

• Feng Xue and Qing Jin discuss the nature of Feng Xue's abilities and his past.
• Feng Xue demonstrates his defensive capabilities against the Ghost Hand, impressing Qing Jin.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Feng Xue exploits a bug in the dream world's mechanism to use his Tags' Knowledge, creating temporary Supernatural Tales.
• He suspects a corrupted creature, possibly related to "Hoss," caused his previous dream death.
• Qing Jin receives news that a Dream Guardian skilled in dealing with flesh-and-blood corrupted creatures will be sent.
• Nail Thorn, a Dream Guardian with two Obsession Items (Glaki's Thorn and Sati's Hand), arrives to assist.

Character Developments

• Feng Xue gains a deeper understanding of the dream world's mechanics and demonstrates adaptability and resilience.
• Qing Jin shows professionalism and calmness in handling the situation.
• Nail Thorn is introduced as a competent and experienced Dream Guardian.

Significant Themes

• The dream world's counterintuitive time flow and the importance of anchoring time through interaction.
• The belief-based nature of Supernatural Tales and the potential consequences of death in dreams.

Character Interactions

• Feng Xue manipulates the Ghost Hand into providing him with massages, displaying his calm and relaxed demeanor.
• Qing Jin admires Feng Xue's psychological resilience and composure.
• Feng Xue and Qing Jin discuss the time discrepancy between the dream world and reality.
• Qing Jin welcomes Nail Thorn, and Feng Xue uses his Golden Finger to learn about Nail Thorn's Obsession Items.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The group prepares to enter the sewer to confront the entity lurking within.
• Snake Pupil uses her Phantom to control a swarm of small snakes to scout and engage the enemy.
• Needle Stab uses a Phantom-infused crossbow bolt to create a green smoke that incapacitates and kills the enemy's minions.

Character Developments

• Feng Xue reflects on his recent experiences and decides to stick to his own development path, admiring the Big Shot's creation of the Lovecraftian system but not wanting to engage with it yet.
• Snake Pupil shows improved control over her Phantom, though it has side effects that seem to arouse her.
• Needle Stab demonstrates skill and precision in using his Phantom-enhanced crossbow.

Significant Themes

• The contrast between the Lovecraftian and Supernatural Tale systems, and the potential dangers of the former.
• The use of Phantoms to enhance and manipulate physical objects and abilities.
• The group's cooperation and understanding of each other's capabilities.

Character Interactions

• Feng Xue and Snake Pupil have a silent understanding about the use of Spirit positioning.
• Needle Stab and Qing Jin work together to create a weaponized Phantom effect, showing trust and understanding of each other's abilities.
• The group communicates effectively, with clear orders and responses, indicating a level of trust and teamwork.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The team discovers the Hors line creatures' lair in the sewer.
• They encounter a highly intelligent, ambush-prone creature that controls smaller monsters.
• The creature attacks using tripwires, stealth, and coordinated monster assaults.
• Feng Xue identifies the creature's location using its Fire ball, leading to its exposure.

Character Developments

• Feng Xue demonstrates his combat skills, balance, and quick thinking.
• Qing Jin shows his ability to control Fire and maintain composure under pressure.
• Snake Pupil and Needle exhibit teamwork and adaptability in responding to the creatures' attacks.
• The Ghost Hand shows cunning and strategic thinking in its attacks.

Significant Themes

• The intelligence and adaptability of the creatures.
• The importance of teamwork and communication in combat.
• The dangers and side effects of using Obsession Items.

Character Interactions

• Feng Xue and Qing Jin work together to identify and expose the creature.
• Needle and Snake Pupil coordinate their attacks to protect each other.
• The Ghost Hand manipulates the environment to disrupt the team's movements.
• Feng Xue shows understanding and tolerance towards Needle's use of the Obsession Item, the quiver.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Feng Xue wakes up from a dream and finds a cipher on Ghost Hand's palm, which Translation Konjac helps him decipher. The cipher reveals that Feng Xue had left hints for himself in the dream.
• Feng Xue decides to avoid sleep to prevent further dream pollution and starts working on his hardware project.
• In the dream world, Snake Pupil and Needle Stab discuss the recent appearance of a corrupted creature. Detective enters, excitedly claiming he saw someone undergoing a tribulation (lightning strike) in reality.
• Qing Jin bursts into the room, also excited about the lightning strike, breaking the tension.

Character Developments

• Feng Xue: Realizes the danger of the dream world and decides to avoid sleep.
• Detective: Becomes increasingly obsessed with the lightning strike event, suggesting a possible mental strain due to his Obsession Item.
• Qing Jin: Shows unusual excitement, indicating a change in his usual calm demeanor.

Significant Themes

• The danger and corruption of the dream world.
• The impact of Obsession Items on mental health (implied with Detective's behavior).
• The blurring line between reality and dreams (implied with Detective's claim of seeing a tribulation in reality).

Character Interactions

• Feng Xue and Ghost Hand: Feng Xue relies on Ghost Hand's palm to leave hints for himself in the dream.
• Snake Pupil and Needle Stab: Discuss the recent corrupted creature and Detective's unusual behavior.
• Detective and Qing Jin: Both express excitement about the lightning strike event, with Detective claiming to have seen it in reality.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A mysterious cultivator was seen flying on a sword and struck by lightning in the dream world.
• Dream Guardians (Qing Jin, Needle Stab, Snake Pupil, and the Detective) discuss the possibility of an Obsession Item causing this phenomenon.
• Qing Jin confirms seeing the cultivator, suggesting they wait for Ordinary People (non-Dream Guardians) to fall asleep for more information.
• The group notices an unusual quietness in the city, with a slight time distortion of about ten to twenty minutes.
• The Detective volunteers to return to reality to investigate the strange occurrences.

Character Developments

• The Detective: Initially excited and skeptical, he becomes more cautious and concerned as the situation unfolds.
• Qing Jin: Calm and experienced, he keeps the group grounded and focused on the task at hand.
• Needle Stab: Logical and analytical, he presents arguments against the possibility of cultivation in reality.
• Snake Pupil: Less involved in the conversation, but seems to agree with Needle Stab's stance.

Significant Themes

• The relationship between the dream world and reality.
• The concept of 'Fate' and its influence on both worlds.
• The limitations of technology and human understanding in both worlds.

Character Interactions

• Qing Jin and the Detective: Qing Jin provides guidance, while the Detective offers a more youthful perspective.
• Needle Stab and the Detective: Needle Stab challenges the Detective's assumptions with logical arguments.
• The group: They work together to discuss and understand the unusual event, each bringing their unique insights.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Detective wakes up after an unusually long time in the Dream World, causing concern among his companions.
• They learn that the Detective's father has passed down a Cultivation Method, the 'Six Completions Way,' after overcoming his tribulation.
• The Cultivation Method includes a Heaven Stealing Technique for rapid advancement, despite the inevitable encounter with the Red King.
• News of the Cultivation Method spreads rapidly in the Real World, with people debating and sharing interpretations online.

Character Developments

• The Detective shows maturity and quick thinking, transmitting the Cultivation Method directly to his companions.
• Needle Stab, Qing Jin, and Snake Pupil demonstrate concern and eagerness to understand the Cultivation Method.
• The Detective's father is mentioned as a source of information, showing his importance in the Real World.

Significant Themes

• The spread of knowledge and power, and its consequences (in this case, the rapid advancement method and the inevitable encounter with the Red King).
• The disconnect between memories in the Dream World and the Real World, and the difficulty of retaining dream knowledge.

Character Interactions

• The Detective, Needle Stab, Qing Jin, and Snake Pupil work together to understand and share the Cultivation Method.
• The Detective's father is mentioned as a source of information, showing a familial connection and trust.
• The Detective's companions show concern for his well-being, highlighting their bond.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Heaven Stealing Technique, a dangerous cultivation method, is introduced.
• The method is deemed suitable for the Real World due to Fated Death's constraints.
• Qing Jin and Snake Pupil plan to go to the Provincial Branch for a psychological suggestion for 'Effort Cultivation.'
• Feng Xue, in the Real World, benefits from the influx of perceptions from dreamers.

Character Developments

• Needle Stab understands the potential of the Heaven Stealing Technique in the Real World.
• Snake Pupil expresses her concern about her lifestyle affecting her cultivation efforts.
• Feng Xue realizes the Dream World's potential in providing a vast amount of [Knowledge].

Significant Themes

• The contrast between the Dream World and the Real World, with the latter being seen as backward and dull.
• The desire to break free from Fated Death and the arrangements of Fate.
• The potential risks and benefits of cultivating in dreams.

Character Interactions

• Qing Jin and Snake Pupil discuss their plans to go to the Provincial Branch.
• Needle Stab and the Detective discuss the Heaven Stealing Technique and its potential in the Real World.
• Feng Xue, in the Real World, feels the influx of perceptions from dreamers, highlighting the Dream World's benefits.