Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Feng Xue completes his exams, with Phantom remarks on all papers, indicating he didn't write anything.
• After handing in papers, he's suddenly knocked out and his Kamen Rider armor starts exploding.
• He discovers his classmates are acting strangely, seemingly unaffected by the exam's consequences.
• Feng Xue realizes the issue lies in the Science Comprehensive paper, where he answered a question correctly that involved mathematical constants.
• He decides to intercept the invigilator before the papers are graded.

Character Developments

• Feng Xue shows adaptability and quick thinking in understanding and responding to the exam's unexpected consequences.
• He demonstrates strategic planning in deciding to intercept the invigilator.

Significant Themes

• The consequences of Feng Xue's actions, in this case, scoring too well on an exam, lead to unforeseen problems.
• The game-like nature of Feng Xue's world is emphasized, with rules and penalties that mirror video games.

Character Interactions

• Feng Xue interacts with his classmates, observing their strange behavior post-exam.
• He has a brief interaction with the invigilator, receiving a warning for running in the hallway.

Key Plot Points & Events

• Feng Xue, disguised as a cardboard box, infiltrates the teachers' office to retrieve his exam paper and revise it.
• He uses his Authorities to avoid detection and successfully retrieves his paper without triggering any penalties.
• At midnight, Feng Xue leaves his dormitory to investigate the source of the Phantom exam papers.

Character Developments

• Feng Xue demonstrates his resourcefulness, adaptability, and determination in facing challenges.
• He shows concern for his own safety and well-being, learning from past experiences to improve his strategies.

Significant Themes

• The exploration of the school's secrets and the origin of the Phantom exam papers.
• The importance of preparation and adaptability in facing unexpected situations.

Character Interactions

• Feng Xue interacts with the teachers in the office, observing their behavior and using their distraction to his advantage.
• He also considers the potential threats from other Players or Supernatural Tales lurking in the campus at night.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Feng Xue stands outside the teaching building at night, witnessing a drastic change in its appearance, with white bones, corpses, and human skin carpets.
• The Salt he uses to purify the area has no effect, suggesting immunity to purification or an illusion.
• Inside the building, Feng Xue feels heavy pressure and experiences unusual sensations like fatigue and sleepiness.
• He discovers a Phantom in the form of an inspirational slogan in a classroom.
• In the Copy Room, he finds numerous Phantoms in the form of text, piled high on tables.

Character Developments

• Feng Xue demonstrates his adaptability and curiosity in facing the supernatural changes.
• He shows awareness of his non-human nature and the limitations of his powers.

Significant Themes

• The supernatural and its immunity to purification.
• The transformation of the school's environment, reflecting the influence of the supernatural.
• The formation and purpose of Phantoms.

Character Interactions

• Feng Xue interacts with the environment, testing his powers and understanding the changes around him.
• There are no human interactions in this chapter.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Feng Xue discovers that ordinary items in the copy room, like the printer and computer, can produce Phantom exam papers without using any Elements.
• He spends the night experimenting with this phenomenon and concludes that location might be a factor in Phantom generation.
• He realizes that the school produces thousands of Phantom exam papers weekly, raising the question of how these indestructible Phantoms are handled.

Character Developments

• Feng Xue shows curiosity, persistence, and analytical skills in investigating the Phantom exam paper phenomenon.
• He demonstrates his ability to adapt to old technology and his understanding of game mechanics by playing Diablo 2 on the old computer.

Significant Themes

• The nature and behavior of Phantoms in the Supernatural Tale System.
• The potential disruption of the system's fundamental principles by ordinary items destroying Phantoms.
• The mystery behind the mass production of useless Phantom exam papers.

Character Interactions

• Feng Xue interacts with the inanimate objects in the copy room, using his Golden Fingers to analyze and replicate them.
• He has an internal dialogue with himself, reflecting on his actions and planning his next steps.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Feng Xue nearly exposes himself during the national anthem due to not knowing it.
• He notices that the senior year classrooms have [Elements] banners, while his class does not.
• The homeroom teacher returns exam papers, revealing that all papers are now True Things (non-Phantom), including Feng Xue's.
• Feng Xue realizes his exam papers have been replaced with exact copies.

Character Developments

• Feng Xue demonstrates adaptability and quick thinking, managing to sing the national anthem despite not knowing it.
• He shows curiosity and analytical skills, trying to understand the school's rules and the purpose behind the exam paper replacement.
• The homeroom teacher shows concern for students' performance and understanding of the exam process.

Significant Themes

• Adaptation: Feng Xue's ability to adapt to new situations, such as singing the national anthem without knowing it.
• Curiosity and investigation: Feng Xue's desire to understand the school's rules and the reason behind the exam paper replacement.
• The blurring line between reality and illusion: The school's ability to create and manipulate Phantom test papers, and the students' apparent unawareness of Feng Xue's ghostly nature.

Character Interactions

• Feng Xue interacts with his deskmate, trying to explain why he was holding a pack of Salt.
• The homeroom teacher interacts with students, handing out exam papers and providing feedback on their performance.
• Feng Xue's interactions with his classmates are minimal, but he observes them, noticing that everyone seems normal except for Lin Shu's absence.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Feng Xue explores the teaching building at night, finding it adorned with corpses and bones.
• He marks exam papers in the Copy Room and attaches Gu Poison Body seeds to them.
• In the third-year teachers' office, he encounters a distorted environment and finds a Phantom Sharp Ballpoint Pen.
• On the second floor, he discovers a Sealing Desk Phantom and hears a security guard's footsteps.
• Feng Xue follows the security guard but finds no hidden rooms or secret vaults.
• He returns to his dorm, prints more exam papers, and decides to wait until after the weekend's exams to track their movement.
• On Tuesday, a new student named Lin Shu joins Feng Xue's class.

Character Developments

• Feng Xue demonstrates his adaptability and resourcefulness in exploring the Ghost School and dealing with its supernatural elements.
• Lin Shu, the new student, is introduced, hinting at potential future interactions or revelations.

Significant Themes

• Adaptation and survival in an abnormal environment.
• The exploration of the Ghost School's mysteries and its operational mechanisms.
• The reveal of new characters and their potential roles in the story.

Character Interactions

• Feng Xue interacts with the distorted environment and Phantoms in the teaching building.
• He follows the security guard but maintains a safe distance, avoiding direct interaction.
• Feng Xue's classmates and the homeroom teacher interact with Lin Shu, the new student.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lin Shu, expelled for cheating, returns to class unchanged, challenging Feng Xue's assumptions about the school and its inhabitants.
• Feng Xue realizes that the school's rules apply equally to both Players and NPCs, and that NPCs have fixed Character Settings even after rule violations.
• Feng Xue lists known conditions about the instance, highlighting "wandering Spirit Bodies" and "Character Setting."

Character Developments

• Feng Xue evolves from initial assumptions about the school's inhabitants to a more nuanced understanding, realizing the complexity of the instance's rules.
• Lin Shu, despite having no memory of his past, retains his original Character Setting, suggesting a recycling or inheritance of Character Settings.

Significant Themes

• The purpose behind the Ghost School instance's rules and the Tower of Babylon's mechanism.
• The consequences of intelligent existence's actions and the hidden purposes behind them.
• The importance of self-discipline and skill improvement in facing challenges.

Character Interactions

• Feng Xue interacts with Lin Shu, discovering the latter's lack of memory but retention of his Character Setting.
• Feng Xue reflects on his own approach to Supernatural Tales, moving from formulaic strategies to self-discipline and skill improvement.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Feng Xue explores the Teaching Building at night in its Underworld form but finds nothing significant.
• During the day, he interacts with NPCs, discovering they're unaware of their ghostly nature.
• He observes Ghosts' immortality and different elimination methods within the school.
• During a Flag Raising Ceremony, Feng Xue tracks his Gu Poison Body seeds planted in exam papers, leading him to a hidden iron door on the Teaching Building's side.

Character Developments

• Feng Xue continues to adapt to his new environment, using his skills and knowledge to navigate the school's supernatural aspects.
• He demonstrates patience and strategic thinking, waiting for the right moment to investigate the iron door.

Significant Themes

• Ignorance and Denial: NPCs' unawareness of their ghostly nature and the school's supernatural elements.
• Exploration and Discovery: Feng Xue's persistent exploration of the school's secrets.
• Patience and Timing: Feng Xue's wait for the right moment to investigate the iron door.

Character Interactions

• Feng Xue interacts with NPCs, manipulating their cognition to learn about their ghostly nature.
• He observes Ghosts' behaviors and immortality but doesn't directly interact with them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Feng Xue discovers a hidden basement in the school with a downward-sloping staircase.
• He encounters a Phantom called "Secret Gate" that requires a visitor to have the "resolve to face the secret behind the door."
• Feng Xue uses a Stone Stool to bypass the Phantom and enters a room filled with mosaics and garbled code.
• The mosaics part to reveal a sand table with a 1:1000 model of the school, made of paper scraps.

Character Developments

• Feng Xue demonstrates his strategic thinking and adaptability in dealing with the Phantom and the mysterious room.
• He shows caution and preparedness, considering various threats and countermeasures.

Significant Themes

• The theme of facing and accepting the unknown or hidden secrets is emphasized through Feng Xue's actions and the Phantom's challenge.
• The use of the Gynomorphic Filter highlights the theme of perception and reality, as it changes Feng Xue's view of the room's contents.

Character Interactions

• Feng Xue interacts with the Phantom "Secret Gate" and the mysterious sand table, using his wits and tools to navigate the situation.
• There's no direct interaction with other characters in this chapter.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Feng Xue encounters an unusual Omen: a model of a house.
• He discovers tendril-like roots beneath the house model, which lack vitality.
• He finds a tiny figure in the teaching building, which turns out to be a security guard.
• Feng Xue uses a livestreaming drone to explore the teaching building, finding it empty.
• He observes the dormitory building, noticing that the occupancy rate is lower than expected.
• He speculates that the students on the sand tray are fully fused with the Omen, while the remaining ones are alive players or dead ghosts not yet fused.

Character Developments

• Feng Xue demonstrates his analytical and strategic thinking, using tools like the Unspeakable Rod-shaped Object and a pinhole camera to investigate the Omen.
• He shows caution and careful observation, noting details like the low occupancy rate in the dormitories and the absence of certain ghosts.

Significant Themes

• Transformation: The chapter explores the transformation of Omens, Phantoms, and Supernatural Tales, with Feng Xue speculating about the possibility of Phantoms becoming Supernatural Tales.
• Investigation and Analysis: Feng Xue's approach to understanding the Omen involves careful observation, deduction, and the use of tools to gather information.
• Fusion and Integration: The idea of characters fusing with the Omen is introduced, raising questions about the fate of the remaining players and ghosts.

Character Interactions

• Feng Xue interacts with the Omen through his tools, trying to understand its nature.
• He observes other characters (students and the security guard) through the livestreaming drone, but there's no direct interaction.
• Feng Xue's thoughts briefly mention his classmates and deskmate, but there's no interaction with them in this chapter.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Infinite City's origin and transformation into a Supernatural Tale are explored.
• Feng Xue discovers that Exam Papers are the primary source of Phantoms in the school, created by an Omen.
• He realizes that specific locations and actions might be crucial for Phantom creation.
• Feng Xue connects the dots and understands how [Knowledge] multiplies through students' thoughts and worries about exams.

Character Developments

• Feng Xue's understanding of Supernatural Tales and Phantoms deepens as he pieces together the logic behind their creation and multiplication of [Knowledge].

Significant Themes

• The origin and nature of Supernatural Tales and Phantoms.
• The role of [Knowledge] in creating and sustaining Supernatural Tales.
• The influence of specific locations and actions on Phantom creation.

Character Interactions

• Feng Xue interacts with the Omen and the school environment, leading to his revelations about Phantom creation.
• Feng Xue's thoughts reference a Senior who attempted to create an Omen, hinting at potential future interactions or conflicts.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Feng Xue realizes that Supernatural Tales are essentially Gods, with the [Knowledge] system terms equivalent to divine terms.
• He understands the school model's ritual cycle: believers sanctify items, which condense Faith, strengthening the God's power and sanctifying more items.
• Feng Xue concludes that the entire World is a super-large ritual to cultivate powerful Players and sacrifice them to create living sacrifices for each Omen ritual.
• He decides to act proactively due to time constraints and the uncertainty of Aoyagi Lantern's actions.

Character Developments

• Feng Xue's understanding of Supernatural Tales and Gods deepens, leading him to act more independently and urgently.

Significant Themes

• The cyclical nature of rituals and sacrifice in the World's system.
• The importance of personal action and initiative for peace of mind.

Character Interactions

• Feng Xue interacts with the school model, leading to his realizations and decisions.
• Although not present, Aoyagi Lantern's potential actions influence Feng Xue's decisions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Feng Xue uses Black Balls, a byproduct of his Golden Finger, to interact with a school model in a sandbox.
• The Black Balls spread and react with the Mosaic in the model, causing it to vibrate and crack.
• Feng Xue uses his Authorities, [Make the Best Use of Everything] and [Item Master], to amplify and Phantomatize the school model, causing a black flame to ignite and consume the Mosaic.
• The roots in the model disappear, and the model returns to its original state, shorter due to the absence of the roots.

Character Developments

• Feng Xue demonstrates his understanding of the Infinite City's environment and his ability to adapt and innovate in using his Authorities.
• He shows willingness to take risks and make irreversible decisions for the sake of research.

Significant Themes

• Adaptation and Innovation: Feng Xue's use of his Authorities to adapt the school model and innovate in his approach to the problem.
• Risk and Sacrifice: Feng Xue's willingness to damage the sample for the sake of research, highlighting the theme of risk and sacrifice in scientific exploration.

Character Interactions

• There are no character interactions in this chapter as it is focused on Feng Xue's actions and thoughts.
  Phantom · School Hell is introduced as a Supernatural Tale that embodies all campus Supernatural Tales, involving endless Reincarnation during high school years, with the ultimate goal of preparing for the Gaokao.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Feng Xue encounters School Hell, a Phantom with Supernatural Tale Fire but no self-awareness.
• He uses his Plunder Authority to gain ownership of School Hell and incorporates it into his Underworld System.
• Feng Xue discovers School Hell's Authorities: [Assimilation], [Evolution], and [Phantomatization].
• He learns that School Hell can create Admission Letters to teleport people into it.

Character Developments

• Feng Xue demonstrates his strategic thinking and cautious approach to handling School Hell.
• He shows his ability to adapt and incorporate new powers into his existing system.

Significant Themes

• Power and Control: Feng Xue gains control over School Hell, highlighting his growing power and influence.
• Growth and Evolution: School Hell's potential for growth and evolution is emphasized, mirroring Feng Xue's own development.
• Consequences of Power: The potential dangers and consequences of School Hell's powers are hinted at.

Character Interactions

• Feng Xue interacts with School Hell, learning about its powers and incorporating it into his system.
• There's no direct interaction with other characters in this chapter, but Feng Xue's actions set the stage for future interactions with those who might receive Admission Letters.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Feng Xue, after conquering School Hell, seeks to assimilate another high-difficulty level, Working City.
• Working City, a vast industrial city transitioning to commercial, requires money for all living expenses, with the need for money increasing over time.
• Feng Xue pledges his "Possibility of Offspring" ability in a pawn shop-like facility to gain money, but finds escaping the city's worker fate difficult.
• He concludes that Working City, like School Hell, has no fundamental difference but lacks the Phantom output due to its inherent nature.
• Feng Xue attempts to assimilate Working City into School Hell but fails, leading him to ponder the reason behind the Tower of Babylon in Infinite City.

Character Developments

• Feng Xue's understanding of Supernatural Tales and Phantoms deepens as he explores Working City and compares it to School Hell.
• He becomes more strategic in his approach, attempting to assimilate one level into another.

Significant Themes

• The importance of money for survival in society.
• The struggle and difficulty of work for the majority of people.
• The concept of Authority and its influence on the world.
• The nature of Phantoms and Supernatural Tales, and their differences.

Character Interactions

• Feng Xue interacts with the city's mechanisms, such as the pawn shops, to gain resources and understand its rules.
• He compares and contrasts Working City with School Hell, leading to new insights and strategies.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Feng Xue decides to focus on developing his current dungeon (Hell) instead of converting others due to time constraints.
• He enfeoffs two supernatural tale-ized Phantoms, incorporating them into his [Underworld] lineage and gaining the ability to modify their rules.
• Feng Xue customizes regulations for School Hell and Dungeon of Construction, integrating his influence into their systems.
• He places the Dungeon of Construction in a Cyberpunk World, using it as a resurrection contingency and to strengthen his supernatural tale.

Character Developments

• Feng Xue demonstrates strategic thinking and long-term planning, focusing on sustainable development.
• He shows adaptability and resourcefulness, finding a suitable world and method for placing his Dungeon of Construction.

Significant Themes

• Adaptation and Growth: Feng Xue adapts his plans based on new information and resources, showing growth in his understanding and execution of his powers.
• Influence and Control: Feng Xue's actions emphasize his desire to influence and control his surroundings, expanding his reach and power.

Character Interactions

• Feng Xue interacts with the Pen Immortal, using it to release captured ghosts into the Dungeon of Construction.
• He doesn't interact with any other characters in this chapter, focusing on his own plans and actions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Alfred Paradox (Feng Xue) enters Asgari City, streaming his arrival and job search.
• He gifts himself large lottery items, drawing attention and hatred from viewers.
• Alfred's first job interview is at Star Advertising Company, where he encounters an electronic dog meant to prevent recording devices.

Character Developments

• Alfred Paradox (Feng Xue): Introduces himself as a wealthy outsider, provoking viewers' hatred. He displays confidence, showmanship, and a disregard for local sensitivities.
• Receptionist: Initially professional, she becomes surprised and astonished after reading Alfred's letter, hinting at its importance.

Significant Themes

• Class Struggle: Alfred's wealth and privilege contrast with the viewers' and locals' struggles, fueling their resentment.
• Corruption and Exploitation: The electronic dog at the HR manager's office suggests the company's questionable practices.

Character Interactions

• Alfred and the Viewers: Alfred's boastful remarks and disregard for local norms draw intense hatred and criticism from viewers.
• Alfred and the Receptionist: Alfred flirts with the receptionist, briefly winning over viewers with his charm.
• Alfred and the HR Manager (off-screen): Their interaction is implied to be tense, with Alfred showing no fear despite the company's questionable practices.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Alfred applies for a job at an HR manager's office in a lawless zone.
• The HR manager devalues Alfred's skills and offers a low salary, expecting Alfred to accept without question.
• Alfred reads the contract, finds it unfair, and questions the salary.
• The HR manager explains the plot's independent currency system and the value of Ming Coin.
• Alfred signs the contract after negotiating a slight increase in salary.
• The HR manager attempts to solicit a bribe but is interrupted by Alfred.
• Alfred is directed to the Design Department office without a guide.

Character Developments

• Alfred Paradox: Shows indifference to the HR manager's devaluation, reads the contract carefully, and negotiates his salary, demonstrating his independence and assertiveness.
• HR Manager: Initially tries to devalue Alfred and expects him to accept the contract without question. Later, he attempts to solicit a bribe but is interrupted, showing his dishonesty and lack of professionalism.

Significant Themes

• Exploitation of New Hires: The HR manager's initial devaluation of Alfred's skills and low salary offer reflect the exploitation of new hires in the workplace.
• Corruption and Bribery: The HR manager's attempt to solicit a bribe highlights the corruption present in the lawless zone.
• Independence and Assertiveness: Alfred's refusal to accept the initial offer and his negotiation of the salary demonstrate his independence and assertiveness in the face of exploitation.

Character Interactions

• Alfred and HR Manager: Their interaction is tense initially, with the HR manager trying to devalue Alfred and Alfred pushing back. Later, the HR manager attempts to solicit a bribe, which Alfred interrupts.
• Alfred and Design Department Colleagues: Alfred introduces himself to his colleagues, showing his eagerness to integrate into the team despite the lack of a proper introduction or guide.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Alfred, a wealthy young man, starts work at a design company, causing a stir with his casual attitude and live broadcast.
• The manager, trying to humble Alfred, assigns him a rushed project with tight deadlines.
• Alfred decides to continue his live broadcast, showing the office dynamics and planning to share local specialties later.

Character Developments

• Alfred: Demonstrates confidence, nonchalance, and a strong work ethic, despite his casual demeanor. He's unfazed by the manager's provocation and is serious about his work.
• Manager: Shows arrogance and a desire to put Alfred in his place, assigning him a difficult project with tight deadlines.

Significant Themes

• Power Dynamics: The manager attempts to assert his authority over Alfred, but Alfred remains unfazed.
• Perception vs. Reality: Despite Alfred's seemingly careless attitude, he takes his work seriously.
• The Thrill of Defiance: The audience enjoys Alfred's defiance of authority, reflecting a universal human pleasure.

Character Interactions

• Alfred vs. Manager: Alfred's calm confidence clashes with the manager's attempts to assert dominance.
• Alfred vs. Office: Alfred's live broadcast highlights the office dynamics and the lack of productivity among some employees.
• Alfred vs. Audience: Alfred interacts with his audience through his live broadcast, sharing his experiences and plans.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Alfred leaves work early, sparking a discussion about overtime culture in the Live Broadcast Room.
• He arrives in Asgari City's Lawless Zone, finding it surprisingly clean and ordinary, lacking the expected cyberpunk elements.
• He exchanges his Credit Points for local currency, Paper Money, which causes a stir in the Live Broadcast Room.
• Alfred meets a local who recommends two places to understand the Lawless Zone's characteristics: the Heavenly Emperor Ancestral Hall and the pawn shop.

Character Developments

• Alfred demonstrates his inexperience and naivety when negotiating with his manager about overtime.
• He shows curiosity and a willingness to explore the Lawless Zone's uniqueness.
• The local young man shows familiarity with the Lawless Zone's peculiarities and advises Alfred on where to go.

Significant Themes

• Overtime work culture and its exploitation.
• The contrast between the expected cyberpunk aesthetic and the Lawless Zone's ordinariness.
• The use of Paper Money as a symbol and a means to gain Cognition and power.

Character Interactions

• Alfred interacts with his manager, highlighting his inexperience and the manager's exploitation of overtime work.
• He meets a local young man who provides guidance on understanding the Lawless Zone's unique aspects.