Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Liu Zhi releases his Corpse Soul Naga, causing a stir among passengers who recognize the Naga's significance.
• Edward promises Liu Zhi that any Naga killed by their sailors will be given to him.
• Liu Zhi jumps into the sea to fight the Naga, while Evelyn finds a green Gem on a charred Naga corpse.
• Evelyn activates a Dragon Covenant item, summoning a dragon that turns hostile due to insufficient offering.
• Zeus appears in the sky, striking the ship and the sea with a powerful lightning bolt, paralyzing and killing many in the water.
• Liu Zhi uses his Lightning Coral to absorb the current, saving himself and some passengers. He then rescues survivors and orders his Naga to eliminate the stunned sea Naga.

Character Developments

• Liu Zhi demonstrates his bravery and resourcefulness in handling the Naga and saving passengers from the lightning strike.
• Evelyn shows her cunning and curiosity in finding and activating the Gem, leading to the dragon's appearance.
• Edward displays generosity towards Liu Zhi, promising him Naga corpses.

Significant Themes

• The unexpected and dangerous consequences of Evelyn's impulsive action with the Gem.
• Liu Zhi's ability to adapt and make use of his resources in crisis situations.
• The power dynamics between Liu Zhi, Evelyn, and Edward, with Liu Zhi asserting his capabilities.

Character Interactions

• Liu Zhi and Edward: Edward shows favor to Liu Zhi, while Liu Zhi accepts Edward's offer without hesitation.
• Liu Zhi and Evelyn: Evelyn teases Liu Zhi, but later, Liu Zhi saves Evelyn and other passengers from the sea.
• Liu Zhi and the passengers: Liu Zhi risks his life to save the passengers, earning their gratitude and respect.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Passengers awaken to find the ship damaged and many dead.
• Liu Zhi senses a Zeus phantom's divine power and deduces that someone summoned a dragon and couldn't pay, leading to the attack.
• Liu Zhi finds a dragon horn on the deck, indicating a red dragon was involved.
• Captain Edward recalls a red dragon demanding payment after emerging from a portal.
• The cause of the dragon and Zeus phantom summoning remains unknown.
• Liu Zhi collects Sea Naga corpses for his Underworld, attracting a merfolk woman's curiosity.
• Edward and the merfolk woman greet each other, implying they know one another.

Character Developments

• Liu Zhi demonstrates his understanding of divine powers and dragons, showing his knowledge and abilities.
• Captain Edward is devastated by the loss of lives and the ship's damage, showing his responsibility and care for his crew and passengers.
• The merfolk woman shows interest in Liu Zhi's Undead creation technique, revealing her curiosity and lack of knowledge about it.

Significant Themes

• The consequences of unpaid debts and summoning powerful entities without control.
• The power of divine beings and their influence on the mortal world.
• The curiosity and desire for knowledge, even among those who might be considered enemies.

Character Interactions

• Liu Zhi and Captain Edward: Liu Zhi helps Edward assess the damage and losses, showing concern but not interfering with Edward's duties.
• Liu Zhi and the merfolk woman: Liu Zhi is indifferent to the woman's questions, while she is curious and somewhat hostile towards him.
• Edward and the merfolk woman: They greet each other familiarly, suggesting they know one another, possibly hinting at a connection between them and the recent events.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Captain Sistefani of the 33rd Legion visits Liu Zhi, initially accusing him of practicing necromancy, but later invites him to investigate Triton's tomb.
• A bird delivers a message to Sistefani, causing her to rush off to deal with incoming Sea Monsters, leaving Liu Zhi behind.
• Liu Zhi learns about Triton's history and the legends surrounding his tomb from Edward, the ship's captain.
• Liu Zhi completes the Gem challenge and receives a notification about the Underworld undergoing conversion for 3 hours.

Character Developments

• Liu Zhi shows indifference and composure when confronted by Sistefani, demonstrating his confidence and lack of fear.
• Sistefani's demeanor changes from aggressive to cooperative, showing her respect for Liu Zhi's skills and willingness to work together.
• Edward reveals his knowledge of Triton's legend and the potential dangers in the Mediterranean Sea.

Significant Themes

• The legend of Triton and his potential resurrection, driving the actions of various underwater creatures and Sea Monsters.
• The power dynamics between Liu Zhi, Sistefani, and Edward, reflecting their respective roles and statuses.

Character Interactions

• Liu Zhi and Sistefani's initial confrontation turns into a potential alliance, highlighting their mutual respect and shared goal.
• Liu Zhi and Edward's conversation reveals their friendly rapport and mutual respect, with Edward showing deference to Liu Zhi's skills and knowledge.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Liu Zhi returns to the deck and finds people gathered around the Sea Naga corpses he hadn't processed yet.
• A burly man asks Liu Zhi to demonstrate making Corpse Soul Naga, claiming curiosity about the Sea Naga's hidden benefits.
• Liu Zhi refuses, asserting his right to the spoils of war and his secret method.
• Liu Zhi processes the Sea Naga corpses, discovering different types among the adult Sea Naga, including prophet-types with pearls as Mana sources.
• Liu Zhi decides to remove the pearls, angering the burly man who demanded a share.
• Liu Zhi prepares to create Corpse Soul Naga using the two prophet-type Sea Naga corpses.

Character Developments

• Liu Zhi demonstrates his assertiveness and unwillingness to share his secrets or spoils of war without reason.
• The burly man shows his greed and lack of respect for others' rights and secrets.

Significant Themes

• Spoils of War: Liu Zhi's right to the Sea Naga corpses as spoils of war is a central point of contention.
• Secrecy and Knowledge: Liu Zhi's secret method for creating Corpse Soul Naga is a valuable piece of knowledge he's unwilling to share freely.

Character Interactions

• Liu Zhi interacts with the burly man, standing his ground and asserting his rights.
• Liu Zhi communicates with the Sailor helping him, expressing his willingness to share spoils with the other passengers but not with the burly man and his group.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Liu Zhi successfully creates Corpse Soul Naga, a death-themed version of Sea Naga, using his crafting skills.
• He creates two squads of Sea Splitter and one squad of Skybreaker Sword Guard, totaling 22 mid-tier Undead units.
• Liu Zhi realizes his Underworld transformation should be complete and decides to check the changes.
• He encounters Nick Morton, an adventurer, explorer, and treasure hunter, who seeks Liu Zhi's help in finding the Praise of the Gods Gem, which is believed to be on the ship.

Character Developments

• Liu Zhi demonstrates his proficiency in crafting Undead units, gaining respect and fear from the passengers.
• Nick Morton is introduced as a skilled and determined treasure hunter.

Significant Themes

• The power of crafting and creation is showcased through Liu Zhi's ability to create Undead units.
• The allure and mystery of hidden treasures drive Nick Morton's actions and motivations.

Character Interactions

• Liu Zhi interacts with the passengers, who are now cautious and respectful due to his demonstration of power.
• Liu Zhi meets Nick Morton, who seeks his help in finding the Praise of the Gods Gem.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Nick visits Liu Zhi to inquire about the Praise of the Gods, leaving a description of the sky-blue Gem.
• Richard and Evelyn secretly enter Liu Zhi's room, offering him a green Gem for help.
• Liu Zhi discovers his Underworld has transformed into an ocean after placing the Heart of the Ocean.
• The green Gem, given by Richard, turns into a red dragon corpse and merges with Liu Zhi's Underworld, forming a mound.
• Liu Zhi opens an Intermediate Challenge Chest, obtaining several items.

Character Developments

• Liu Zhi shows caution and suspicion towards Evelyn and Richard, suspecting Evelyn might be carrying the Praise of the Gods.
• Liu Zhi demonstrates his strategic thinking by considering increasing investment in Fishmen and forming a Fishman unit due to the expanded sea area.

Significant Themes

• Trust and suspicion, as Liu Zhi is cautious with new allies and potential threats.
• Resource management and expansion, with Liu Zhi considering how to utilize the new sea area and increased territory.

Character Interactions

• Liu Zhi interacts with Nick, Richard, and Evelyn, showing varying levels of trust and hostility.
• Liu Zhi communicates with his Underworld creatures, such as the Skeleton Dog Trainers and Fighting Dogs.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Liu Zhi opens a treasure chest and obtains an Abyssal Demon Reef Blueprint, three Reef Hut Blueprints, and 1200 general currency.
• The Abyssal Demon Reef Blueprint allows Liu Zhi to build a powerful ocean-type advanced building that controls lightning and sea waves, comes with a troop of Fishman Hunter, and enables the training of two basic professions: Tide Warrior and Fishman Hunter.
• Liu Zhi also obtains Reef Hut Blueprints, which allow him to build basic buildings that house Fishman or Sea Naga and provide a reproduction bonus.

Character Developments

• Liu Zhi's eyes are opened to the potential of the Abyssal Demon Reef Blueprint, seeing it as a solution to the Fishman of Dead Lake's promotion issue.
• Liu Zhi becomes more confident and less satisfied with smaller rewards, hinting at his growing ambition and expectations.

Significant Themes

• Ambition and growing expectations: Liu Zhi's increasing confidence and dissatisfaction with smaller rewards suggest his growing ambition and higher expectations.
• Problem-solving: Liu Zhi sees the Abyssal Demon Reef Blueprint as a solution to the Fishman of Dead Lake's promotion issue, highlighting his problem-solving nature.

Character Interactions

• Liu Zhi interacts with a Sailor who invites him to dinner, showing basic courtesy and respect between them.
• Evelyn and Richard sneak into Liu Zhi's room, with Evelyn suspecting Liu Zhi of having a problem due to sensing a strange aura. This interaction showcases Evelyn's suspicious nature and her determination to uncover secrets, while Richard tries to reason with her.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Liu Zhi (disguised as Sandru) feels spied upon while dining in Zeus's largest restaurant.
• Alex, the eldest son of the Hanna Family, appears and offers help to Liu Zhi in exchange for his assistance in finding the Praise of the Gods.
• Liu Zhi is introduced to a Gem hunting machine that can detect nearby Gems.

Character Developments

• Liu Zhi reflects on his constant fighting and lack of focus on his personal life.
• Alex demonstrates his power and influence by appearing and disappearing suddenly.
• Nick, Alex's subordinate, shows loyalty and resourcefulness in securing the Gem hunting machine.

Significant Themes

• The pressure and consequences of Liu Zhi's choices in the game.
• The power dynamics and alliances between different factions.

Character Interactions

• Liu Zhi and Alex have a brief, tense exchange, with Alex offering help and Liu Zhi initially refusing.
• Liu Zhi interacts with Nick, who tries to persuade him to help find the Praise of the Gods.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Liu Zhi understands Alex's request for help: to find the 'Praise of the Gods' gem on a cruise ship using a machine that detects nearby gems.
• Liu Zhi agrees to help, using his spiritual power to examine the gems while Nick records the information.
• Liu Zhi discovers he has gained 'Gem Knowledge' and can now identify extraordinary items within gems, such as sealed items and cursed items.
• Liu Zhi finds various extraordinary gems, including sealed items and pure magic gems, and desires to acquire them for his staff.

Character Developments

• Liu Zhi: Develops his 'Gem Knowledge' sub-profession, demonstrating growth in his abilities and understanding of extraordinary items.
• Nick: Assists Liu Zhi by recording the information he finds, showing loyalty and dedication to their task.

Significant Themes

• Growth and Learning: Liu Zhi's development of his 'Gem Knowledge' sub-profession illustrates his growth as a character and his increasing understanding of the extraordinary world he inhabits.
• Loyalty and Dedication: Nick's assistance to Liu Zhi highlights the importance of loyalty and dedication in their partnership.

Character Interactions

• Liu Zhi and Nick: They work together to find the 'Praise of the Gods' gem, with Liu Zhi using his spiritual power to examine the gems and Nick recording the information. Their interaction showcases their teamwork and mutual respect.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Liu Zhi claims to have found the "Praise of the Gods" Gem in his room, but it's trapped in a mechanism.
• Nick and his team suspect Gem thieves are involved and decide to retrieve the Gem.
• Nick discovers a tampered box containing the Praise of the Gods Gem, which could summon a Zeus phantom if opened incorrectly.
• Nick recovers the box without opening it, but they can't find the Gem in Liu Zhi's room.
• They receive news of an impending crisis from their colleague, Mr. Sandru.

Character Developments

• Liu Zhi shows courage and curiosity by wanting to investigate the mechanism further.
• Nick demonstrates his knowledge of the Praise of the Gods' mechanisms and his cunning in retrieving the Gem without triggering it.
• Nick's subordinates show loyalty and dedication to their mission.

Significant Themes

• Trust and Deception: Liu Zhi is initially trusted but later suspected of involvement with the Gem thieves. Nick's team also uses deception to retrieve the Gem.
• Risk and Precaution: The Praise of the Gods Gem's power and the potential consequences of mishandling it are emphasized.
• Teamwork and Communication: Nick's team works together to retrieve the Gem, and they maintain communication with Mr. Sandru.

Character Interactions

• Nick and Liu Zhi: Nick initially trusts Liu Zhi but later becomes suspicious. Liu Zhi, on the other hand, is cooperative but also curious about the mechanism.
• Nick and his team: They work together, follow Nick's lead, and maintain open communication about their mission and any new developments.
• Nick and Mr. Sandru: Although not present, Mr. Sandru's message about an impending crisis creates a sense of urgency and connection between Nick and his team.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Nick and his men discover a cursed gem on the ship, which is about to activate.
• Liu Zhi, a Necromancer, identifies the curse as related to the Underworld and warns the captain.
• The curse is found in a suite, guarded by two passengers who are killed when confronted.
• The curse, identified as the Iron Blood Plague by Nick, begins to activate, claiming the souls of the deceased passengers.
• Liu Zhi is marked by the curse, and the scarabs used in the ritual turn to ash.

Character Developments

• Nick shows his bravery and quick thinking in responding to the crisis.
• Liu Zhi demonstrates his knowledge of curses and his ability to identify and contain the threat.
• The two passengers reveal their allegiance to Set's Bone, an organization dedicated to spreading curses.

Significant Themes

• The power of curses and their potential to cause widespread harm.
• The threat posed by unknown forces, such as Set's Bone.
• The importance of quick action and knowledge in dealing with emergencies.

Character Interactions

• Nick and Liu Zhi work together to identify and contain the curse.
• The passengers in the suite reveal their true allegiance when confronted by Nick and Liu Zhi.
• Liu Zhi is marked by the curse, potentially setting him on a new path or quest.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Liu Zhi learns about the 'curse of Set' from Captain Edward, which will cause him to wither and die in 30 days.
• Edward gives Liu Zhi a 'Zeus's Token' to recharge his Lightning Coral and a pendant to help mitigate the curse.
• Liu Zhi is invited by Nick to join his team to find Horus's terrestrial palace in Madfuna (Abydos) to lift the curse.
• Liu Zhi arrives in Alexandria, sees the Lighthouse of Alexandria, and feels the strong Sun divine power it emits.

Character Developments

• Liu Zhi becomes more aware of the seriousness of his situation and the power of the gods.
• Nick shows concern for Liu Zhi's well-being and offers help.

Significant Themes

• The power and influence of gods in the game world.
• The importance of teamwork and alliances for survival and success.
• The consequences of clashing with powerful entities (like gods).

Character Interactions

• Liu Zhi interacts with Captain Edward, learning about the curse and receiving help.
• Liu Zhi meets Nick, who offers assistance and invites Liu Zhi to join his team.
• Liu Zhi's internal monologue reveals his thoughts and concerns about his situation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Liu Zhi arrives in Alexandria, noticing its unique architecture and attire.
• He is followed by local thugs who try to rob him but are outsmarted and captured.
• Liu Zhi hires them to gather information about a ruby ring pawned at the 'Golden Chrysanthemum' pawnshop.
• He reappears while they are arguing, reinforcing his dominance and asking for directions to the Great Library.

Character Developments

• Liu Zhi demonstrates his cunning and combat skills, asserting his dominance over the thugs.
• The thugs, initially trying to rob Liu Zhi, are reduced to working for him out of fear and greed.

Significant Themes

• Power Dynamics: Liu Zhi's display of strength and intelligence establishes his dominance over the thugs, who are initially his adversaries but become his subordinates.
• Greed and Survival: The thugs' primary motivations are greed and survival, leading them to quickly switch from trying to rob Liu Zhi to working for him.

Character Interactions

• Liu Zhi and the Thugs: Liu Zhi outsmarts and dominates the thugs, using fear and the promise of reward to make them work for him.
• The Thugs Amongst Themselves: The thugs argue and try to outmaneuver each other, showing their lack of unity and loyalty.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Liu Zhi arrives at the Library of Alexandria, guided by Xiao Liu.
• He discovers that the library is protected by the Egyptian god of wisdom, Thoth, not Athena.
• Thoth's statue beckons Liu Zhi to a hidden path leading to a shrine.
• Inside the shrine, a black man, Thoth's servant, offers Liu Zhi moonlight water, enhancing his spirit attribute.
• Thoth's servant reveals that Liu Zhi must find Horus's earthly palace to lift his curse and offers a map to Abydos.
• The servant explains that the only way to reach Horus's earthly palace is through the Sphinx, and Thoth has an item for Liu Zhi to deliver to the King of the Sphinx.

Character Developments

• Liu Zhi demonstrates curiosity and courage in exploring the hidden path and interacting with Thoth's servant.
• Thoth, though not directly present, shows benevolence by offering Liu Zhi a way to lift his curse and enhancing his attribute.

Significant Themes

• The power of gods in different realms, with Thoth's influence in Egypt despite Athena's protection of the library.
• The theme of curses and their removal, with Liu Zhi's curse requiring him to find Horus's earthly palace.
• The theme of trust and deception, with Liu Zhi initially distrustful of the gods' intentions.

Character Interactions

• Liu Zhi interacts with Xiao Liu, who guides him to the library but leaves once Liu Zhi enters the hidden path.
• Liu Zhi interacts with Thoth's servant, who offers him moonlight water and provides information about the Sphinx and Horus's earthly palace.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Liu Zhi leaves the Great Library and learns about the Underworld's state in Alexandria from a black priest.
• He decides to find a suitable location in Alexandria to settle his Underworld.
• Liu Zhi discovers a hidden spot near the Great Lighthouse and deploys his Underworld there.
• The Underworld is now affected by a light beam from the lighthouse, which has some beneficial effects on Liu Zhi's divinity.
• Liu Zhi settles the Underworld and deals with the Sea Naga corpses floating in the Underworld sea.

Character Developments

• Liu Zhi demonstrates his strategic thinking and decisiveness in finding a suitable location for his Underworld.
• He shows resourcefulness in dealing with the Sea Naga corpses, choosing to nurture them for future use.

Significant Themes

• The importance of finding a suitable base for the Underworld's development.
• The strategic use of resources and patience in achieving long-term goals.

Character Interactions

• Liu Zhi briefly considers interacting with Evelyn and Richard but decides against it.
• He interacts with Dead Lake Fishmen, who inform him about some developments in the Underworld.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Liu Zhi discovers rotten boxes washed up by the Dead Lake Fishmen, which he assembles to form a boat-like structure.
• He learns the Shipbuilding skill and obtains the crafting blueprint for the Ancient Egyptian Sun Boat, which can traverse the Underworld Sea.
• Liu Zhi decides to build a Shipyard to craft the Sun Boat but lacks sufficient Experience to reach the required Shipbuilding level.
• He tasks the Dead Lake Fishmen with building a Shipyard and rewards them with Abyssal Demon Reef and Reef Hut blueprints.

Character Developments

• Liu Zhi demonstrates his resourcefulness and determination in pursuing the Sun Boat project despite facing challenges.
• The Dead Lake Fishmen show initiative and understanding, expressing concern about building a Shipyard without proper blueprints.

Significant Themes

• Pursuit of goals despite obstacles (Liu Zhi's determination to build the Sun Boat).
• Reward and recognition for hard work (Liu Zhi's gift of blueprints to the Fishmen).

Character Interactions

• Liu Zhi interacts with the Dead Lake Fishmen, giving them tasks and rewards, fostering a sense of camaraderie and mutual respect.
• Liu Zhi and the Fishmen with Heroic potential exhibit a subtle power dynamic, with the Fishman attempting to claim a special reward secretly.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Nasha, a Fishman with Hero potential, climbs onto the Abyssal Demon Reef.
• Nasha confronts and eventually controls the Lightning on the reef, declaring himself "Nasha · Lightning · King of the Dead Lake."
• Liu Zhi arranges for Nasha to stay on the reef and sends Dead Lake Fishman for professional training (Tide Warrior and Fishman Hunter).
• Liu Zhi prepares to level up his Meditation Skill and checks the progress of other Tree Binding Spirit systems before leaving the Underworld.

Character Developments

• Nasha demonstrates his potential as a Hero by controlling the Lightning on the Abyssal Demon Reef.
• Liu Zhi shows his strategic thinking by arranging for Nasha's training and sending Fishman for professional development.

Significant Themes

• Heroism and potential (Nasha's journey)
• Strategic planning and development (Liu Zhi's actions)
• Growth and improvement (Underworld ecosystem and Liu Zhi's skills)

Character Interactions

• Liu Zhi observes Nasha's actions and discusses them with a Dead Lake Fishman.
• Liu Zhi arranges for Nasha's training and sends Fishman for professional development, showing his guidance and support.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Liu Zhi encounters undead outside Alexandria, which disperse upon seeing him.
• He enters Alexandria at night, where a routine inspection is conducted to prevent undead from entering.
• Liu Zhi notices a group preparing for an adventure, including Carl Charles's fiancée and a painter he had seen on Zeus.
• Inside Alexandria, Liu Zhi witnesses chaos and violence, with people fighting and causing destruction.
• A man tries to frame Liu Zhi, but he defends himself and leaves without further engagement.

Character Developments

• Liu Zhi demonstrates his fearlessness towards undead and his ability to understand them.
• He shows no hesitation in defending himself against the false accusation, indicating his growing confidence and assertiveness.

Significant Themes

• Fear and its absence: Liu Zhi's lack of fear towards undead and his calm demeanor in chaotic situations.
• Survival and self-preservation: Liu Zhi's actions show his focus on protecting himself and not getting involved in unnecessary conflicts.

Character Interactions

• Liu Zhi has no interaction with the undead, but they react to his presence.
• He briefly interacts with the guards at the city gate, learning about the nightly inspections.
• Liu Zhi has a tense encounter with a group of pursuers and their target, ultimately defending himself and leaving without further engagement.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Liu Zhi encounters another player, Gina, a Paladin level 2 from the Holy White Legion, who tries to frame him for her actions.
• Liu Zhi learns that there can be multiple players from the same dimension in the game.
• Liu Zhi enters an inn called Shipbuilder's Home, meant for Egyptian shipwrights, but finds it filled with ordinary people in ancient Egyptian robes.

Character Developments

• Liu Zhi remains calm and collected in the face of Gina's accusations, showing no remorse for his actions.
• Gina is shown to be naive and easily influenced, following her mentor's teachings without question.

Significant Themes

• The contrast between Liu Zhi's practicality and Gina's idealism.
• The importance of understanding cultural contexts and norms in the game world.

Character Interactions

• Liu Zhi and Gina's brief interaction highlights their differing perspectives and values.
• Liu Zhi's interaction with the waiter at the inn reveals the complexities of the game world's societal norms and politics.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Liu Zhi learns shipbuilding at a shipwright's place and a Poseidon servant inn.
• Nick and his team return to Alexandria, hand over the Praise of the Gods, and receive aid from a Grand Priest.
• Nick and Liu Zhi meet, and Nick takes Liu Zhi to buy adventure gear suitable for the desert.

Character Developments

• Liu Zhi's Shipbuilding skill increases from level 1 to level 3.
• Liu Zhi shows determination and resourcefulness in learning shipbuilding.
• Nick demonstrates his knowledge of local connections and resources.

Significant Themes

• Learning and Skill Development: Liu Zhi's eagerness to learn and improve his skills is highlighted.
• Adaptation: Liu Zhi and Nick adapt their equipment and plans to suit the desert environment.
• Connections and Resources: Nick's network and knowledge of local resources prove useful.

Character Interactions

• Liu Zhi interacts with the shipwright and the master shipbuilder, learning from them.
• Liu Zhi meets Nick, who takes him to buy suitable adventure gear.
• Nick interacts with the Grand Priest, receiving aid and equipment for their journey.