Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Liu Zhi reflects on his skills and realizes he's spread too thin, not mastering or using many of them effectively.
• He asks Odin about the impact of having many clones on growth, and Odin hints that too many clones hinder progression.
• Liu Zhi considers his clones' origins and decides to create a new one using the White Bear's corpse and 'Eternal Stillness' ice block.
• He successfully extracts the Frost Giant's soul from the White Bear, reaching 'Mythic Grade' in 'Soul Extraction.'

Character Developments

• Liu Zhi gains self-awareness about his skill distribution and decides to focus on essential abilities.
• He demonstrates resourcefulness and determination by creating a new clone from the White Bear's corpse.
• Odin shows understanding and support, offering guidance without directly teaching Liu Zhi new skills.

Significant Themes

• Focus and specialization: Liu Zhi learns the importance of concentrating on key skills rather than spreading himself too thin.
• Growth and progression: Odin's hints about clones suggest that having too many initially is acceptable, but they should be reabsorbed for growth.
• Resourcefulness: Liu Zhi uses the White Bear's corpse and 'Eternal Stillness' to create a new clone, showing his adaptability.

Character Interactions

• Liu Zhi and Odin: They interact as mentor and mentee, with Odin offering guidance and Liu Zhi seeking advice, but not directly asking for skills.
• Liu Zhi and the Frost Giant's soul: Liu Zhi successfully extracts and seals the Frost Giant's soul, demonstrating his growing power.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Liu Zhi seals the Frost Giant King's clone and extracts its soul.
• He creates a new clone, Ling, by separating his Mythic Grade Soul Extraction skill.
• Liu Zhi plans to create another clone specializing in his Eternal Stillness sword technique using the White Bear's flesh and blood.

Character Developments

• Liu Zhi demonstrates his strategic thinking and decisiveness in creating clones and improving his skills.
• Odin observes Liu Zhi's actions and is impressed by his sword technique, Eternal Stillness.

Significant Themes

• Skill development and improvement.
• Strategic planning and execution.
• The power of focused, concentrated attacks (as seen in Eternal Stillness).

Character Interactions

• Liu Zhi interacts with his new clone, Ling, through mental communication.
• Odin observes Liu Zhi's actions without interfering, showing respect for Liu Zhi's decisions and skills.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Liu Zhi successfully creates Clone Number Six, Beka, using the flesh of the White Bear and his own skills.
• Beka, an Agility-type clone, demonstrates proficiency in the Beka family sword techniques.
• Liu Zhi decides to create another clone using the Soul fragments of the Frost Giant.
• Odin, displeased with Liu Zhi's actions, leaves but doesn't expel him from Valhalla.
• Liu Zhi creates Clone Number Seven by injecting low-level, rarely used skills into an ice block, resulting in three female Undead clones: a Necromancer, a Druid, and a Banshee.

Character Developments

• Liu Zhi shows strategic planning in creating clones to utilize different skills effectively.
• Odin's disapproval indicates his limits in supporting Liu Zhi's actions.

Significant Themes

• The power of cloning and adaptability in utilizing different skills.
• The consequences of pushing boundaries, as seen in Odin's reaction.

Character Interactions

• Liu Zhi and Odin's interaction shows the latter's tolerance and the former's understanding of his limits.
• Liu Zhi's interaction with his clones demonstrates his control and acceptance of their unique appearances and skills.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Liu Zhi creates a unique clone, Lilith, combining Necromancer, Druid, and Banshee classes.
• Lilith's attributes and skills are detailed, showcasing her strength and versatility.
• Odin appears, warning Liu Zhi not to interfere with the Cosmic Cube's purpose and hinting at a larger game world farming operation.
• Liu Zhi decides not to return the Cosmic Cube directly, understanding its significance.
• Odin reveals that he and others can change worlds and start over, sparking Liu Zhi's ambition to reach their level.

Character Developments

• Liu Zhi gains clarity about his future path and the synergy between his Mythic Grade skills.
• Odin is revealed to be more involved in the game world's mechanics and aware of Liu Zhi's potential.

Significant Themes

• Ambition and personal growth: Liu Zhi's desire to reach the level of gods like Ling and Odin.
• The interconnectedness of worlds and the game's mechanics: Liu Zhi learns about the possibility of changing worlds and starting over.

Character Interactions

• Liu Zhi and Odin have a brief but revealing conversation, with Odin providing insight into the game's true nature and Liu Zhi's potential.
• Liu Zhi interacts with Lilith, his new clone, though the interaction is not detailed in this chapter.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Liu Zhi leaves Valhalla with his clones and Videnina after three days.
• He discovers that the wilderness around Valhalla are different game worlds, but entering them doesn't affect the main game or provide benefits.
• Liu Zhi learns about the Infinity Stones and their significance from the heroes in Valhalla.
• He decides to stay in the game for about a month to complete his remaining task, allowing his clones to act independently.
• Videnina receives guidance from Odin on her swordsmanship and the Eight-Armed Naga's abilities.

Character Developments

• Liu Zhi: Reinforces his goal to become a god, not just follow the path of the Feathered Serpent God.
• Videnina: Gains insights from Odin to improve her elementalization process for her Eight-Armed Naga form, planning to advance to level 10.

Significant Themes

• The path to godhood: Liu Zhi's journey and Videnina's progress highlight the different paths one can take to achieve divinity.
• The value of experience: Liu Zhi's exploration of the wilderness and Videnina's training in Valhalla emphasize the importance of gaining experience and knowledge.

Character Interactions

• Liu Zhi and his clones: Liu Zhi allows his clones to act independently, showing trust in their abilities.
• Liu Zhi and Videnina: They travel together, and Liu Zhi shares his knowledge with Videnina, fostering a sense of camaraderie.
• Videnina and Odin: Videnina receives valuable guidance from Odin, demonstrating the mentor-mentee relationship between them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Liu Zhi decides to balance his Druid and Necromancer classes to reach level 10 simultaneously and activate the Feathered Serpent God's Divinity.
• He needs to fill the shortage of Ghost Domains to reach level 9.
• A mysterious man in a yellow robe appears in the sky, controlling the Time Gem, and takes Liu Zhi's Cosmic Cube.

Character Developments

• Liu Zhi shows determination in his plans to advance his classes and strengthens his understanding of controlling his powers.
• The mysterious man reveals his knowledge of Liu Zhi's thoughts, hinting at his vast experience and understanding of Liu Zhi's character.

Significant Themes

• The importance of self-control and understanding one's own powers.
• The concept of fate and the choices made despite knowing one's end.

Character Interactions

• Liu Zhi interacts with the mysterious man, who seems to have a deep understanding of Liu Zhi's character and past actions.
• Liu Zhi contemplates the mysterious man's fate and the reasons behind his choices.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Liu Zhi receives the Aries's Infinity Gauntlet from an unknown man, which can simulate Infinity Stone effects and grant wishes with Legendary or higher gems.
• Liu Zhi learns the gauntlet can transform into the Undead type, reminiscent of the Underworld Armor.
• Liu Zhi rushes to find Arthur, who is fighting deep-sea Fishmen with Poseidon's divinity.

Character Developments

• Liu Zhi gains a powerful new weapon, expanding his combat capabilities.
• Arthur struggles against the Fishmen, showcasing his resilience and combat skills.

Significant Themes

• The importance of equipment and weapons in combat.
• The influence of divine beings (like Poseidon) on their followers' abilities.
• The concept of transformation and adaptability (in Liu Zhi's gauntlet and Arthur's situation).

Character Interactions

• Liu Zhi interacts with an unknown man who provides him with the gauntlet, hinting at a potential ally or mentor.
• Liu Zhi and Arthur are set to reunite, suggesting a possible alliance or assistance in their shared mission.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Arthur reveals his golden trident, repelling the Fishmen.
• A mysterious man, Arthur's cousin, arrives, also wielding a silver trident.
• Arthur and his cousin engage in a trident duel, creating massive waves.
• Liu Zhi arrives in the Sun Carriage, using the Aries Infinity Gauntlet to disperse waves.
• Liu Zhi observes the two fighters' souls: Arthur's has golden divine lineage specks, while his cousin's is a grotesque mix of sea creatures.

Character Developments

• Arthur: Shows his hidden power and reluctance to participate in Poseidon's plans.
• Arthur's cousin: Reveals his enhanced strength and strange soul form.

Significant Themes

• The power of divine lineage and its consequences.
• The struggle between personal freedom and familial duty.
• The cost of enhancing one's power.

Character Interactions

• Arthur and his cousin: Their duel reveals their similar fighting styles and the tension between them.
• Liu Zhi and the fighters: Liu Zhi observes their battle from afar, planning his next move.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Arthur kills a man, who is a subordinate of the Sea Devil King, with Liu Zhi's help.
• Liu Zhi extracts the man's soul, gaining a soul gem for his Infinity Gauntlet.
• Arthur and Liu Zhi discuss the Sea Devil King's origins and his control over the sea.
• Arthur reveals that the Sea Devil King is transforming the souls of Fishmen and Naga into octopuses.

Character Developments

• Arthur: Shows his strategic thinking and knowledge of the sea's power dynamics. Reveals his past as the rightful king of the Ocean Kingdom.
• Liu Zhi: Demonstrates his power and curiosity about the sea's history and the Sea Devil King's actions. Shows concern for his Naga subordinate's well-being.

Significant Themes

• Power struggles and political intrigue among sea creatures and gods.
• The consequences of tampering with souls and the balance of nature.
• The importance of knowledge and understanding one's enemies.

Character Interactions

• Arthur and Liu Zhi: They form an uneasy alliance, with Arthur sharing information about the Sea Devil King in exchange for Liu Zhi's help against the Sea Devil King's subordinates.
• Liu Zhi and Videnina: Liu Zhi shows concern for Videnina's well-being and acknowledges her strength, despite her current usefulness being limited.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Liu Zhi decides to make a sacrifice to Hades, despite having Hela's aura.
• Arthur, a Poseidon priest, assists Liu Zhi in the sacrifice using a pure white bull.
• During the sacrifice, Poseidon (hidden in Arthur) warns Liu Zhi not to take the silver trident, as it could bring disaster to the oceans.
• Hades appears, displeased but willing to listen to Liu Zhi's request.

Character Developments

• Liu Zhi shows determination in making the sacrifice and curiosity about the trident.
• Arthur demonstrates his priestly skills and Poseidon's warning through him.
• Hades appears, displaying his power and willingness to negotiate.

Significant Themes

• The consequences of interacting with divine artifacts (the silver trident).
• The complex relationships and hierarchies among gods (Poseidon and Hades).
• The necessity of proper sacrifice and its potential benefits (Liu Zhi's request to Hades).

Character Interactions

• Liu Zhi and Arthur: Liu Zhi finds Arthur's single-minded focus on instinct and intuition frustrating, while Arthur handles the sacrifice efficiently.
• Poseidon (through Arthur) and Hades: Poseidon warns Liu Zhi about the trident, while Hades appears displeased but willing to listen to Liu Zhi's request.
• Liu Zhi and Hades: Liu Zhi approaches Hades with his request, showing determination and curiosity.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Liu Zhi meets Hades, the God of Death, who is intrigued by the Aries Infinity Gauntlet and a Soul Gem Liu Zhi offers.
• Hades modifies the Aries Infinity Gauntlet, enhancing its control over Ghost Domains and adding new functions.
• Hades warns Liu Zhi about the potential drawbacks of his Ghost Domain Lord profession but doesn't elaborate.

Character Developments

• Hades: Shows interest in the Soul Gem and the Aries Infinity Gauntlet, revealing his knowledge of Infinity Stones and their limitations. He modifies the gauntlet to better suit Liu Zhi's needs but also hints at potential issues with Liu Zhi's profession.
• Liu Zhi: Realizes the potential problems with his Ghost Domain Lord profession and decides to consider changing his path after advancing. He accepts Hades' modifications to the gauntlet and understands its new functions.

Significant Themes

• The power and limitations of Infinity Stones: Hades' actions and warnings emphasize the importance and restrictions of Infinity Stones, suggesting they have significant implications for Liu Zhi's future.
• The potential drawbacks of one's profession: Hades' hints about the Ghost Domain Lord profession raise questions about the long-term consequences of Liu Zhi's chosen path.

Character Interactions

• Liu Zhi and Hades: Their interaction is characterized by mutual respect and understanding. Liu Zhi offers Hades a Soul Gem, and Hades modifies the gauntlet in return. Hades also provides Liu Zhi with valuable information and advice, albeit cryptically.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Liu Zhi retrieves a fishbone trident from the sea, which is a clone of the Sea Devil King's trident.
• Poseidon's voice reveals that the trident must not enter another world's sea to prevent the Sea Devil King's influence.
• Liu Zhi decides to stay with Arthur for two days to avoid prying eyes.
• Liu Zhi creates a Legendary Soul Gem from a killed giant and uses it to start a Summoning Tower in the Firepile Ghost Domain.

Character Developments

• Arthur regains his original self after Poseidon's departure.
• Liu Zhi demonstrates his strategic thinking and resourcefulness in handling the trident and building a Summoning Tower.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics between gods, creatures, and humans, with Liu Zhi navigating these relationships.
• The importance of strategic planning and resource management, as seen in Liu Zhi's actions.

Character Interactions

• Liu Zhi and Arthur: They form a temporary alliance, with Arthur providing shelter and Liu Zhi offering protection and assistance.
• Liu Zhi and Alex: They discuss the Ghost Domain's management and future Soul replenishment plans.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Liu Zhi reveals his plan to Alex: spread a rumor that the Ghost Domain might have clues about the Soul Gem to attract ambitious individuals, who will then be defeated by Alex's troops, strengthening the Ghost Domain's Soul.
• Liu Zhi returns from crafting the Soul Gem using a Starry Sky Beacon for teleportation.
• Arthur catches a tropical fish and starts roasting it. Liu Zhi takes over and improves the cooking process.

Character Developments

• Alex understands and agrees to Liu Zhi's plan, demonstrating his steadiness and reliability.
• Liu Zhi shows his knowledge of fish and cooking skills, impressing Arthur.
• Arthur displays his ability to summon suitable fish from the sea, indicating his connection with the ocean.

Significant Themes

• Manipulation and Strategy: Liu Zhi's plan to attract and defeat potential enemies showcases his strategic thinking.
• Knowledge and Skill: Liu Zhi's Fish Knowledge and cooking skills highlight the importance of expertise.
• Connection to Nature: Arthur's ability to summon fish from the sea emphasizes his bond with the ocean.

Character Interactions

• Liu Zhi and Alex: Liu Zhi shares his plan with Alex, who understands and agrees to it, strengthening their alliance.
• Liu Zhi and Arthur: They interact over cooking a fish, with Liu Zhi showing his superior skills and Arthur revealing his unique ability to summon fish. Their conversation is friendly and curious, with Arthur asking about Liu Zhi's knowledge of fish.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Liu Zhi prepares to leave Arthur's island after spending days there, with Arthur gifting him a level 13 Fishman corpse.
• Liu Zhi receives various rewards and gift packs from the system for completing quests, including a Survival Period Gift Pack, Basic Gift Pack, VIP Gift Pack, Class Gift Pack, Exclusive Building Gift Pack, and Supplementary Gift Packs.
• Liu Zhi leaves the game, but his Ghost Domain remains in the world, attracting Hela's attention.
• Hela sends a message to Liu Zhi via Alex, her hand clone, and an Undead head.
• Alex, unable to spread Liu Zhi's rumors, misses the start of the Second World War in Europe.
• Over time, the Ghost Domain gains attention for different reasons than initially intended, leading to its unique strengthening.

Character Developments

• Liu Zhi demonstrates his strategic thinking and resourcefulness in preparing for his departure and accepting Arthur's gift.
• Arthur shows generosity and gratitude towards Liu Zhi, reflecting his character as a reliable ally.
• Hela exhibits her divine power and influence, even after Liu Zhi's departure, indicating her continued interest in him.
• Alex remains loyal to Liu Zhi, refusing to betray him despite Hela's threats.

Significant Themes

• Divine Intervention: Hela's continued involvement in Liu Zhi's affairs, even after his departure, highlights the theme of divine intervention in his life.
• Legacy and Consequences: Liu Zhi's actions in the game world have lasting effects, influencing the direction of his Ghost Domain's development and Alex's fate.
• Loyalty: Alex's unwavering loyalty to Liu Zhi, even in the face of Hela's threats, emphasizes the importance of loyalty in their relationship.

Character Interactions

• Liu Zhi and Arthur share a friendly interaction, with Arthur expressing gratitude and providing Liu Zhi with a valuable gift.
• Hela and Alex have a tense interaction, with Hela threatening Alex to deliver a message to Liu Zhi.
• Alex's loyalty to Liu Zhi is tested when Hela threatens him, leading to a standoff between them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Liu Zhi, accompanied by his clone and Videnina, emerges from Fireblade City.
• He asks a green-skinned NPC for contact information of the City Lord and the Continental master, expressing concern about the impact of his actions on the plane.
• A voice from a massive stone at the valley's top summons Liu Zhi.
• The stone reveals itself as a clone of Sala, a powerful entity in Fireblade City, named Dote Kate.
• Liu Zhi offers the White Bone Trident, a spatial locator for Sea Devil King, to Dote Kate, who accepts it and offers a Gold-tier game entry guide in return.

Character Developments

• Liu Zhi demonstrates his strategic thinking and resourcefulness by trying to disrupt the Fishman Empire's attack using the White Bone Trident.
• Dote Kate, the clone of Sala, shows foresight and investment in Liu Zhi's potential by giving him the Gold-tier game entry guide.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics between players and NPCs, with Dote Kate, a clone of a powerful entity, holding significant influence.
• The value of resources and items in the game, with the White Bone Trident and the Gold-tier game entry guide being highly sought after.

Character Interactions

• Liu Zhi interacts with the green-skinned NPC, showing his concern for the plane's stability.
• Liu Zhi interacts with Dote Kate, demonstrating his strategic thinking and resourcefulness, leading to a mutually beneficial exchange.
• Liu Zhi interacts with his clone, Beka, entrusting him with the Gold-tier game entry guide.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Liu Zhi accepts the Gold box, settling his relationship with the three-pronged fishbone trident.
• He visits the island Ghost Domain, arranges tasks for his clones, and returns to the IdPlane.
• Liu Zhi decides to open the treasure chests himself, obtaining various rewards.

Character Developments

• Red Gloves shares news about his brother, Black Gloves, and his improved life.
• Liu Zhi becomes concerned about Red Gloves's luck due to Black Gloves's influence.

Significant Themes

• Luck and its consequences (Black Gloves's luck affecting others).
• Responsibility and delegation (Liu Zhi tasks his clones).

Character Interactions

• Liu Zhi interacts with Red Gloves, showing understanding and consideration for Red Gloves's feelings.
• Liu Zhi delegates tasks to his clones, demonstrating his leadership and planning skills.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Liu Zhi opens a treasure chest and finds three legendary items.
• The items are exclusive Undead Servants for different classes: a Ghost Domain Lord, a Necromancer, and another Necromancer.
• Liu Zhi examines the attributes and abilities of each Undead Servant.

Character Developments

• Liu Zhi shows strategic thinking by considering how these Undead Servants can be used to create backup Ghost Domains on the Rogar'a Plane.

Significant Themes

• The power and utility of legendary Undead Servants.
• The strategic use of resources and planning for future contingencies.

Character Interactions

• Liu Zhi interacts with the Undead Servants through his thoughts and actions, assessing their strengths and weaknesses.

Detailed Breakdown of Undead Servants

Scarecrow Frank (Ghost Domain Lord Exclusive, Legendary)

• Abilities: Dreamy Rice Field, Crow, Guardian, New Scarecrow.
• Description: A peculiar Undead that can enter dreams and merge with Ghost Domains. Effective for protecting small, hidden Ghost Domains.

Fused Chimera (Legendary)

• Abilities: Three-Headed Attack, Fused Regeneration, Beast King's Domain, Elementalization.
• Description: A growth-type Undead creature that can control unintelligent Wolf-like, Bear-like, and Crow-like creatures.

Hero Kolic (Legendary)

• Abilities: Leap Attack, Heroic Physique, King of Braves, Nature Bloodline.
• Description: A courageous hero from Valhalla with a natural Nature Bloodline, capable of quick strength replenishment in natural environments.

• Liu Zhi obtains three professional skill books: 'Ghost Domain Altar', 'Path of Ice', and 'Lightning Slash'.
  • 'Ghost Domain Altar' allows Liu Zhi to sacrifice Undead to speed up Ghost Domain's development.
  • 'Path of Ice' is a Druid magic book that Liu Zhi decides not to learn due to potential conflicts with his Death Lightning skill.
  • 'Lightning Slash' is a powerful Lightning-based attack skill that Liu Zhi learns and integrates into his swordsmanship.
• Liu Zhi also finds architectural blueprints, including the 'Hell Flame Dragon's Graveyard Blueprint', which allows him to create a building to train Undead dragons.
• Liu Zhi plans to find a divine artifact related to Lightning to create a new clone influenced by this element.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Liu Zhi obtains the 'Dragon's Graveyard' blueprint, allowing him to train Undead dragons.
• He also receives a 'Natural Valhalla' palace blueprint, which can control an entire Undead City.
• Liu Zhi decides to build a portable city that he can carry into the game, inspired by Valhalla's four hundred and eighty Gates.
• He contacts the Fourth Catastrophe Homecoming Group for a suitable portable space and receives one from the Star Lord.

Character Developments

• Liu Zhi's Necromancer profession advances significantly with the acquisition of the 'Dragon's Graveyard'.
• He shows strategic thinking by planning to create a portable city to carry his Troops into the game.
• The Star Lord demonstrates his power and generosity by providing Liu Zhi with a suitable portable space without immediate payment.

Significant Themes

• Power and Ambition: Liu Zhi's continuous acquisitions and plans reflect his growing power and ambition.
• Friendship and Alliances: The interaction between Liu Zhi and the Fourth Catastrophe Homecoming Group highlights the importance of alliances and mutual support.
• Adaptability: Liu Zhi's willingness to learn from Odin and adapt his plans showcases his adaptability and versatility.

Character Interactions

• Liu Zhi interacts with the Big Bosses of the Fourth Catastrophe Homecoming Group, seeking their help in finding a suitable portable space.
• The Star Lord, in particular, shows generosity and trust in Liu Zhi by providing the space without immediate payment, strengthening their bond.
• Liu Zhi's interactions with the group also demonstrate his networking skills and the value of maintaining good relationships with powerful allies.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Liu Zhi finds two Ghost Domain blueprints: Rotten Base and Destruction Fortress.
• Rotten Base has Twisted and Death attributes, focusing on research and undead resurrection.
• Destruction Fortress has Destruction, Flame, and Death attributes, suitable for frontline combat.
• Liu Zhi decides to place one Ghost Domain in a safe location and the other on the battlefield.
• He also obtains blueprints for four ordinary functional buildings, including a Summoning Tower.

Character Developments

• Liu Zhi demonstrates strategic thinking in deciding the placement and management of Ghost Domains.
• No significant character developments occur in this chapter.

Significant Themes

• Strategy and Planning: Liu Zhi's decisions highlight the importance of strategic planning in managing resources and forces.
• Diversity of Undead: The different attributes and functions of the Ghost Domains emphasize the variety and utility of undead in Liu Zhi's army.

Character Interactions

• No direct interactions occur between characters in this chapter. Liu Zhi's thoughts and decisions are the primary focus.