Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Feng Xue, the current owner of the Tower of Babylon, is puzzled by the Progenitor Supernatural Tale's revival process, which is not proceeding as expected.
• Aoyagi Lantern, outside the Tower, waits for Feng Xue to act as a lightning rod for the Progenitor Supernatural Tale's first revival.
• Feng Xue successfully separates the Progenitor Supernatural Tale's consciousness from his own using the Time Stop Pocket Watch.
• Aoyagi Lantern plans to trick Feng Xue into reviving the Progenitor Supernatural Tale, then use a ritual to become a Supernatural Tale of the same rank and devour it.
• Feng Xue, anticipating Aoyagi Lantern's plan, captures her before she can execute her strategy.

Character Developments

• Feng Xue demonstrates his ability to control and separate the Progenitor Supernatural Tale's consciousness, showing his quick thinking and resourcefulness.
• Aoyagi Lantern reveals her long-term plan and understanding of the Babylon God Creation system, displaying her strategic thinking and patience.

Significant Themes

• The revival process of Progenitor Supernatural Tales and the methods to control or exploit it.
• The power dynamics and manipulations between Supernatural Tales and their creators/organizations.
• The consequences of ambition and scheming, as seen in Aoyagi Lantern's plans.

Character Interactions

• Feng Xue and the Progenitor Supernatural Tale: Feng Xue successfully separates the Progenitor Supernatural Tale's consciousness, showing his dominance over the entity.
• Feng Xue and Aoyagi Lantern: Feng Xue anticipates and thwarts Aoyagi Lantern's plan, demonstrating his awareness of her intentions and his ability to counter them.

1. Key Plot Points and Events

• Qiao Jie, a 27-year-old employee of Fengchi Logistics, dies in an accident at work and transmigrates to an unknown world.
• He boards a tracked bus with other transmigrants, heading towards a garbage dump encircled by a high wall.
• After registering at the entrance, Qiao Jie receives an Identity Card containing basic knowledge about Infinite City and is informed that he must take up a job within a month to avoid "disappearing."

2. Character Developments

• Qiao Jie, initially confused and bewildered, adapts to his new situation and starts to accept his transmigration.
• The Staff member at the registration desk shows a brief moment of empathy towards Qiao Jie.

3. Significant Themes

• Transmigration: Qiao Jie's sudden death and transportation to another world highlight the theme of transmigration, a common trope in fantasy and science fiction.
• Adaptation: Qiao Jie's acceptance of his new reality and willingness to learn about Infinite City showcase his ability to adapt to new circumstances.
• Survival: The mention of "Those Who Do Not Work Shall Not Eat" and the threat of "disappearing" if he doesn't take a job within a month emphasize the importance of survival in this new world.

4. Character Interactions

• Qiao Jie interacts with fellow transmigrants on the bus, though they are mostly silent and bewildered.
• He has a brief exchange with the Staff member at the registration desk, who provides him with information about Infinite City and his Identity Card.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Qiao Jie, a newcomer to Infinite City, reads the Newcomer's Guide and learns about Digimon and the need for 'Knowledge' to survive.
• He collects his relief rations at a gas station-like facility, where he learns about different types of work: Creation, Service, and Collection.
• Qiao Jie visits the Career Planning Office, meeting a degenerate uncle who tries to help him find work.

Character Developments

• Qiao Jie feels overwhelmed and urgent about finding work to acquire more 'Knowledge' to live.
• The degenerate uncle at the Career Planning Office is eager for business but struggles to attract newcomers due to 'Black Intermediaries.'

Significant Themes

• The struggle to find work and survive in a new environment.
• The pressure of time and the urgency to acquire 'Knowledge.'

Character Interactions

• Qiao Jie interacts with the gas station staff member, learning about work types and the cost of living in Infinite City.
• He meets the degenerate uncle at the Career Planning Office, who tries to help him find work despite the competition from 'Black Intermediaries.'

Key Plot Points and Events

• Qiao Jie meets a decadent uncle at an employment agency in the Infinite City.
• A Youth, representing the Pioneers, enters and tries to recruit Qiao Jie.
• The decadent uncle and the Youth discuss the pros and cons of becoming a Deity (Subordinate God) versus finding a stable job in the Infinite City.
• The Youth explains the different types of jobs in the Infinite City and the Pioneers' role in collecting Cognition (Faith) to maintain Supernatural Tales.

Character Developments

• Qiao Jie, the protagonist, is still learning about the Infinite City and his options after transcending.
• The decadent uncle is knowledgeable about the Infinite City's workings and provides practical, albeit sometimes cynical, advice.
• The Youth, representing the Pioneers, is persuasive and presents a more adventurous, long-term perspective.

Significant Themes

• The struggle between stability and risk, represented by the choice between a stable job in the Infinite City and venturing out to become a Deity.
• The concept of Cognition (Faith) and its role in maintaining Supernatural Tales.
• The importance of having a skill or capital in the Infinite City.

Character Interactions

• Qiao Jie interacts with the decadent uncle and the Youth, learning about the Infinite City's job market and his options.
• The decadent uncle and the Youth have a friendly debate about the best path for Qiao Jie, with the uncle emphasizing stability and the Youth encouraging risk-taking and long-term growth.

• Qiao Jie decides to take the job at Pioneer Dispatch Company due to its daily pay and easy quitting option.
• At the company, he finds a massive crowd of applicants. A man, presumably the manager, transforms the office space and explains the job involves maintaining legends across different worlds.
• Qiao Jie completes a questionnaire about creation myths, supernatural abilities, and creatures, and chooses "Short Video" as the most influential media carrier.
• After submitting, he finds himself in an office with Lin Qin, who explains that he and another applicant, a young man, have been assigned to her project in the Modern Pan-Yan Country Cultural Sphere, categorized as "Newcomer" worlds due to their lack of work experience.
• Lin Qin reveals that the Infinite City classifies worlds based on value, Main God status, development level, and management difficulty.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lin Qin, the manager, assigns Qiao Jie and another newcomer their first missions using number plates, avoiding potential disputes between inexperienced employees.
• Qiao Jie learns that errors in Newcomer Quests have high tolerance, with no punishment for failure but a limit of three consecutive failures before License revocation.
• The office transforms into a vast factory filled with Gates, and Qiao Jie learns that these are projections of doors held by Supernatural Tales acting as Clients.
• Qiao Jie's mission involves maintaining a Supernatural Tale called "Sword Flight," ensuring it doesn't become outdated within a year.

Character Developments

• Qiao Jie: Shows concern for on-the-job training and asks about Living Expenses, demonstrating his cautious nature and practical mindset.
• Lin Qin: Reveals the high error tolerance for Newcomer Quests and the three-strikes policy for License revocation, showing her straightforward and calm demeanor.
• He Yu: A disheveled woman who mentors Qiao Jie, revealing her casual and experienced approach to missions, with a focus on maintaining the Supernatural Tale rather than perfecting it.

Significant Themes

• The high error tolerance and lack of on-the-job training for Newcomers reflect the company's emphasis on Comprehension and learning through experience.
• The difference in mission expectations between Newcomers and Experts highlights the hierarchical nature of the company and the varying importance placed on different tasks.

Character Interactions

• Lin Qin and Qiao Jie: Lin Qin provides information and reassurance to Qiao Jie, addressing his concerns about Living Expenses and on-the-job training.
• Qiao Jie and He Yu: He Yu mentors Qiao Jie, explaining their mission and the company's expectations, while also revealing her casual approach to mission maintenance.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Qiao Jie learns about the Infinite City's resurrection insurance business for Supernatural Tales.
• He Yu explains that newbie missions involve maintaining Supernatural Tales until they can be resurrected.
• Qiao Jie discovers that his assigned Supernatural Tale, a Sword Immortal sighting, hasn't appeared in a year, leading to its decline in popularity.
• Qiao Jie suggests imitating the Supernatural Tale but is warned by He Yu against doing so.

Character Developments

• Qiao Jie adapts to his new role as a Navy, learning about the job's complexities and the risks involved.
• He Yu demonstrates expertise and experience in handling Supernatural Tale maintenance, serving as a mentor to Qiao Jie.

Significant Themes

• The importance of understanding and respecting the uniqueness of each Supernatural Tale.
• The risks and rewards associated with taking on newbie missions and the responsibilities that come with them.
• The role of insurance in the business of Supernatural Tales and their maintenance.

Character Interactions

• Qiao Jie and He Yu establish a mentor-mentee relationship, with He Yu guiding Qiao Jie through the intricacies of his new role.
• Qiao Jie seeks He Yu's advice on purchasing work equipment, demonstrating his respect for her experience and knowledge.
• He Yu's playful yet informative demeanor helps Qiao Jie understand the rules and expectations of his new job.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Qiao Jie, after three months of isolation, condenses a new tag, "Head of the Navy," which surprises He Yu.
• He Yu explains that this tag is functional and can be combined with ancient or Xianxia settings in unorthodox ways.
• She shares stories of historical figures becoming supernatural tales, like Sugawara no Michizane and Taira no Masakado.
• He Yu mentions the Tengu Council and the Supreme God's Ascension video, which she shares with Qiao Jie.

Character Developments

• Qiao Jie adapts to his new job and condenses a new tag, showing progress in his understanding of his role.
• He Yu displays extensive knowledge about supernatural tales, historical figures, and the Infinite City's politics, revealing her experience and wisdom.

Significant Themes

• The connection between human cognition and supernatural tales' existence.
• The potential for historical figures to become supernatural tales, either through fame or infamy.
• The power dynamics within the Infinite City and the Hundred Tales.

Character Interactions

• Qiao Jie and He Yu's interaction is filled with Qiao Jie's astonishment and He Yu's nonchalant explanations, creating a mentor-mentee dynamic.
• Qiao Jie's curiosity and He Yu's willingness to share information drive the conversation forward, leading to the revelation of intriguing secrets.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Bic·Pad, the 'Immortal Body' superhero, is tired of his fame and seeks new challenges.
• He applies for a visa to Yan Country, known for its unique culture and formidable people.
• Upon arrival, he signs a disclaimer acknowledging potential injuries, waiving Yan Country's responsibility.
• Pad encounters Melbourne·Zhou, a local in a protective suit, who offers to guide him.

Character Developments

• Bic·Pad: Initially jaded by his superhero status, he seeks genuine challenges in Yan Country.
• Melbourne·Zhou: Introduced as a friendly local, he seems knowledgeable about foreigners and their experiences in Yan Country.

Significant Themes

• Fame and Boredom: Pad's disinterest in his superhero status highlights the theme of boredom and stagnation that comes with excessive fame.
• Cultural Differences: The contrast between Pad's home country and Yan Country emphasizes the theme of cultural differences and the challenges of navigating unfamiliar environments.
• Perception vs Reality: The Colombian media's portrayal of Yan Country contrasts with Pad's actual experiences, highlighting the theme of perception vs reality.

Character Interactions

• Bic·Pad and Melbourne·Zhou: Pad's interaction with Melbourne shows a potential friendship forming, with Melbourne offering guidance and Pad accepting it, despite his initial reluctance to engage with locals in protective suits.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Pad arrives in Yan Country with Old Mo, a local guide.
• Pad expresses interest in visiting Martial Arts Halls, but Old Mo warns him about the dangers.
• Pad learns that Yan Country has special zones for foreigners with different rules and fewer locals.
• Pad hires Old Mo as a guide to explore the city within the Second Ring Road.
• Pad learns about a special ride-hailing app for foreigners due to Yan Country's unique driving conditions.

Character Developments

• Pad: Shows curiosity and eagerness to explore Yan Country's martial arts culture despite the warnings.
• Old Mo: Initially cautious and concerned for Pad's safety, he later agrees to guide him within the Second Ring Road.

Significant Themes

• Cultural Differences: The chapter highlights the stark differences between Yan Country's culture and that of Pad's home country, Colombia.
• Safety and Precautions: The theme of safety is emphasized, with Old Mo warning Pad about the dangers of Martial Arts Halls and Yan Country's driving conditions.

Character Interactions

• Pad and Old Mo: Pad's curiosity and Old Mo's caution lead to a tense yet humorous exchange, eventually resulting in Old Mo agreeing to guide Pad.
• Pad and the Ride-Hailing Driver: Although not present, the interaction is implied through Pad's eagerness to try a "sword energy car."

Key Plot Points and Events

• Pad, a superhero from Colombia, arrives in Yan Country and hires a ride-hailing car.
• The driver, a young man with a powerful yet unstable Internal Energy cultivation method, drives recklessly at high speeds.
• Pad and Melbourne, his translator, learn about the driver's cultivation method and its dangers, likening it to the Core Burst incident.
• The driver suddenly speeds away after an unknown event, leaving Pad and Melbourne behind.

Character Developments

• Pad: Initially surprised by Yan Country's safety measures and lack of need for superheroes, he later becomes concerned about the driver's reckless driving and the potential danger.
• The Driver: Revealed to have a powerful yet unstable Internal Energy cultivation method, he drives recklessly, showing both confidence in his control and a hint of instability.

Significant Themes

• Power and Control: The driver's Internal Energy cultivation method gives him immense power but struggles with maintaining control, reflecting the theme of power and its responsible use.
• Cultural Differences: Pad's experiences in Yan Country highlight the differences between his home country, Colombia, and Yan Country, particularly in their approaches to safety and the need for superheroes.

Character Interactions

• Pad and Melbourne: Melbourne helps Pad understand the driver's situation and the significance of the driver's Cultivation Method and the Xiamo journal.
• Pad and the Driver: Pad is initially surprised and later concerned about the driver's reckless driving, while the driver remains confident in his control, despite the risks.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A car ride with Pad and Melbourne is interrupted by a mysterious figure, later revealed to be a child.
• The driver, Mister, returns with a child he caught, scolding him for stepping on the car.
• The child apologizes to Melbourne and Pad, then is thrown away by Mister.
• Melbourne and Mister discuss cultivation techniques and musical methods.

Character Developments

• Pad is introduced to Yan Country's unique culture and norms, finding it strange and chaotic.
• Melbourne is revealed to be proficient in Yan Country culture and music, practicing Kung Fu.
• Mister, the driver, is shown to have a cultivation technique with side effects and is knowledgeable about musical cultivation methods.

Significant Themes

• Cultural Shock: Pad's initial reaction to Yan Country's customs and norms highlights the cultural differences.
• Cultivation and Kung Fu: The conversation between Melbourne and Mister emphasizes the importance of cultural understanding in practicing Kung Fu.
• Power Dynamics: The interaction between Mister and the child showcases the power dynamics in Yan Country society.

Character Interactions

• Pad and Melbourne: Pad is bewildered by Melbourne's calm acceptance of Yan Country's eccentricities, while Melbourne tries to explain and guide Pad.
• Melbourne and Mister: They engage in a mutual exchange of knowledge and respect, discussing cultivation techniques and musical methods.
• Mister and the Child: Mister scolds and disciplines the child, demonstrating his authority and the child's acceptance of it.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Melbourne and Pad hire a Yan Country driver to take them to the Second Ring.
• They request to disable the speed limit, experiencing the car's extraordinary speed.
• The driver reveals that the car is powered by a Dragon Tendon V3 Power Reactor, originally used in Mecha.
• They reach the Second Ring, and Pad notices the lack of Protective Suits among his countrymen.

Character Developments

• Pad shows excitement and fearlessness when experiencing high speeds, reminiscent of a thrill-seeker.
• Melbourne, despite his initial fear, enjoys the high-speed ride and shares his knowledge about Yan Country's automotive industry.
• The driver is portrayed as honest and knowledgeable about the car's history and regulations.

Significant Themes

• The theme of speed and its thrill, as well as the danger it poses, is emphasized.
• The chapter highlights the cultural differences and unique regulations of Yan Country.
• It also touches on the theme of technology and innovation, with the car's engine originally intended for Mecha.

Character Interactions

• Pad and Melbourne interact with the driver, with Pad asking questions and Melbourne providing explanations.
• Pad and Melbourne share a mix of fear and excitement during the high-speed ride.
• Melbourne warns Pad about certain phrases to avoid in Yan Country, hinting at potential cultural misunderstandings.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Pad and Melbourne arrive in Yan Country's WQ City.
• A young local, displaying exceptional physical resilience, crashes into a wall near them.
• Pad and Melbourne seek information about Yan Country's Martial Arts Halls.
• Pad learns about the unique bicycle commuting system in Yan Country.
• They decide to visit a Fast Food Restaurant near Martial Arts Hall Street.

Character Developments

• Pad, the strongest Superhero from Colombia, shows initial arrogance and underestimation of Yan Country's capabilities.
• Melbourne, a Yan Country native, displays caution and understanding of local customs and dangers.
• The young local demonstrates impressive physical durability, hinting at the high level of martial arts in Yan Country.

Significant Themes

• The exaggerated and unique aspects of Yan Country's culture and technology.
• The importance of understanding and respecting local customs and norms.
• The potential for cultural exchange and learning.

Character Interactions

• Pad and Melbourne interact, with Melbourne serving as a guide and cautioning Pad about local dangers.
• Pad and the young local have a brief interaction, with the local showing off his physical prowess.
• Pad and Melbourne discuss the purpose and nature of Martial Arts Halls in Yan Country.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Melbourne and Pad observe Martial Arts Hall Street from a fast-food restaurant with K-22 reinforced resin glass.
• Pad's Superpower activates, and people from martial arts halls emerge, ready to fight.
• Melbourne explains the purpose of Martial Arts Hall Street and its ranking system.
• Pad expresses interest in sparring, and Melbourne suggests the Novice Area.
• Pad rushes onto Martial Arts Hall Street to fight.

Character Developments

• Pad: Eager to test his strength against Yan Country's martial arts, underestimates the skill level initially.
• Melbourne: More experienced with Yan Country's culture, tries to guide Pad but expects him to learn from getting beaten up.

Significant Themes

• The gap between Pad's expectations and the reality of Yan Country's martial arts.
• The purpose of Martial Arts Hall Street as a training ground and proving ground.
• The importance of understanding and respect for local cultures and customs.

Character Interactions

• Melbourne and Pad: Melbourne tries to explain the rules and expectations to Pad, but Pad is eager to jump in without full understanding.
• Pad and Martial Arts Hall Street fighters: Pad's eagerness to fight leads to an expected outcome, as Melbourne predicts he'll learn from getting beaten up.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Pad, a Colombian superhero, enters the Yan Country Martial Arts Hall, expecting to find weak opponents but encounters a challenge.
• He spars with a young man who appears to be around 17-18 years old.
• Pad's powerful punch is swiftly deflected, and he's defeated, losing consciousness.
• Pad wakes up in a hospital, watched over by Melbourne, and sees a video of his defeat.
• A patient in the next bed explains the concept of 'First of the First,' 'First of the Opponent,' and 'First of the After' in Yan Country Kung Fu.

Character Developments

• Pad's overconfidence is challenged, leading to his defeat and a realization of the depth of Yan Country Kung Fu.
• Melbourne shows concern for Pad's well-being and provides information about the fight.
• The patient in the next bed reveals knowledge about Yan Country Kung Fu and its intricacies.

Significant Themes

• The power of technique over brute strength.
• The importance of understanding and predicting an opponent's moves in combat.
• The integration of thinking and instinct in martial arts.

Character Interactions

• Pad underestimates his opponent, leading to a humbling defeat.
• Melbourne provides support and information to Pad.
• The patient in the next bed offers unexpected insight into Yan Country Kung Fu.

Key Plot Points

• A baby, practicing the Fetal Protection Skill to the tenth layer, injures Li Zixiong, a martial artist, sending him to the hospital.
• The baby's parents visit Li Zixiong to apologize and explain the incident.
• Li Zixiong is astonished that the baby reached the tenth layer in just ten months.

Character Developments

• Li Zixiong: Feels embarrassed and annoyed about being injured by a baby. He's knowledgeable about martial arts and expresses surprise at the baby's skill level.
• The baby's parents: Show concern and apologize to Li Zixiong. They seem to have a secret about how the baby achieved the tenth layer.

Significant Themes

• The popularization of martial arts in Yan Country and its impact on daily life.
• The gap between martial arts skills among the general population and the elite.

Character Interactions

• Li Zixiong and the baby's parents: Li Zixiong is embarrassed and curious, while the parents are apologetic and secretive.
• Melbourne and Pad: Melbourne explains Yan Country's martial arts culture to Pad, who is curious and eager to learn.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Central Plains Culinary World suffers a humiliating defeat at the Peach Banquet, sparking public outrage.
• Li Huang, a former Dragon King, criticizes the Culinary Association's leadership and the decline of Central Plains' culinary standards.
• The Culinary Association decides to send a chef abroad to gain experience and potentially challenge the established order.
• Xuan Zang, a young monk, reveals his unique approach to comprehending the Great Sage Chef Scripture, impressing his abbot.

Character Developments

• Li Huang: Shows disdain for the current state of the Central Plains Culinary World and its leadership.
• Xuan Zang: Demonstrates humility and a unique perspective on comprehension, gaining his abbot's respect.

Significant Themes

• The decline of the Central Plains Culinary World and the struggle to reform it.
• The power of public opinion and its influence on the Culinary Association.
• The pursuit of culinary excellence and the search for new techniques, represented by the Great Sage Chef Scripture.

Character Interactions

• Li Huang's criticism of the Culinary Association sparks introspection among its members.
• The Culinary Association's leaders discuss sending a chef abroad to gain experience and potentially challenge the status quo.
• Xuan Zang shares his approach to comprehending the Great Sage Chef Scripture with his fellow monks, impressing his abbot.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Shanzang, a young novice from the Shaolin Temple, leaves to pursue culinary excellence under the guidance of the Great Sage Chef Scripture.
• He is summoned by the Central Plains Culinary Association's President, who presents two paths for his training: staying in the country or venturing abroad.
• Chen Shanzang chooses the latter and is assigned a bodyguard, a martial arts fanatic who believes he is the Great Sage, Equal to Heaven, and resides in a mental hospital.
• Chen Shanzang's destination is revealed to be the Five Elements Mountain Mental Hospital.

Character Developments

• Chen Shanzang shows determination and naivety, choosing to rely on himself for training and growth.
• The President of the Central Plains Culinary Association is portrayed as wise and understanding, respecting Chen Shanzang's decision.
• The bodyguard, a martial arts fanatic, is introduced as eccentric and potentially dangerous, believing himself to be the Great Sage, Equal to Heaven.

Significant Themes

• Self-reliance: Chen Shanzang's decision to rely on himself for training and growth is a central theme.
• Mental illness and perception of reality: The bodyguard's mental illness and his belief in his own divine status raise questions about perception and reality.
• Culinary arts and martial arts: The connection between these two disciplines is explored through the Great Sage Chef Scripture and the bodyguard's martial arts cultivation.

Character Interactions

• Chen Shanzang and the President have a respectful and understanding interaction, with the President acknowledging Chen Shanzang's decision.
• Chen Shanzang's interaction with the staff member at the mental hospital reveals the bodyguard's eccentric nature and the staff member's regret about his condition.
• The staff member's mention of the Jade Emperor and Zhao Yu hints at a larger political context and potential conflict.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Shanzang arrives at Wuzhishan Mental Hospital, which is clean and well-maintained, contrary to his expectations.
• He witnesses a patient pretending to be a doctor, causing a commotion.
• Chen Shanzang and the driver reach Building 13, where powerful patients are housed due to their potential danger.
• The driver reveals that Chen Shanzang's future team's quality depends on his performance in gaining the approval of the senior patient he's there to cook for.

Character Developments

• Chen Shanzang: Shows determination and passion for his culinary journey despite the challenges and complexities he's learning about.
• The Driver: Reveals more about the Culinary World's intricacies and the support system the association has prepared for Chen Shanzang.

Significant Themes

• The importance of gaining approval and recognition from respected figures in the Culinary World.
• The complexity and challenges of the Culinary World beyond domestic learning.
• The need for a well-rounded team to support a chef's growth and success.

Character Interactions

• Chen Shanzang and the Driver: The driver acts as a mentor, providing valuable insights and guidance to Chen Shanzang.
• Chen Shanzang and the Nurse: A brief interaction where Chen Shanzang shows respect and gratitude.
• Chen Shanzang and the Kitchen Manager: The manager shares information about the unique kitchen design for the patients.