Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Liu Zhi encounters no attacks the next day.
• He learns from Videnina that the previous night's attackers were low-level Undead Servant Masters.
• Liu Zhi understands the value of the dried arm he possesses, equivalent to a chance to play the game for Undead Servant Masters.
• Liu Zhi decides to use the dried arm when he gets the chance but needs to find a way to take leave.
• He contacts Connor for advice on taking leave and learns about the process.
• Liu Zhi plans to contact nearby Corpse Collectors to coordinate his leave.
• The first Corpse Collector he contacts, Fanny, asks Liu Zhi to cover for her during her game time.
• Liu Zhi agrees and also learns about a potential trade route for his Underworld.

Character Developments

• Liu Zhi shows initiative in handling his leave situation and building relationships with other Corpse Collectors.
• Fanny demonstrates her eagerness to play the game and her willingness to reciprocate favors.

Significant Themes

• The importance of relationships and networking in the Corpse Collectors' world.
• The value of the game time and the dried arm as a chance to play.

Character Interactions

• Liu Zhi interacts with Videnina, Connor, and several nearby Corpse Collectors, including Fanny.
• Liu Zhi and Fanny establish a mutually beneficial relationship, with Liu Zhi agreeing to cover for Fanny during her game time in exchange for future favors.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Liu Zhi learns about the city's supernatural organizations, finding them to be player-established and not as secretive as he expected.
• He decides to focus on his own affairs and considers creating his own supernatural organization.
• A major incident occurs in Liu Zhi's jurisdiction: nearly three hundred people die suddenly, raising concerns about Glimmering Underworld involvement.
• Liu Zhi arrives at the scene and encounters Victor Adolf, the Bone Guard captain, who reveals that such incidents have been happening repeatedly and that Liu Zhi's node has been under attack.

Character Developments

• Liu Zhi demonstrates responsibility and quick decision-making in responding to the crisis.
• Victor Adolf shows concern for the safety of the node and is willing to share information with Liu Zhi.

Significant Themes

• The strict control and management of supernaturals in the city.
• The threat of the Glimmering Underworld and the importance of defending against its invasions.

Character Interactions

• Liu Zhi and Victor Adolf have a brief but informative exchange, with Victor providing crucial information about the recent incidents and advising Liu Zhi to reinforce his Ghost City's defenses.
• Liu Zhi's temporary role as the Corpse Collector for his jurisdiction is highlighted, showing his increased responsibilities and the challenges he faces in managing the city's supernatural affairs.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Victor, a Bone Guard captain, tricks Liu Zhi (Sandru) into allowing him and his subordinates to enter the Underworld through Liu Zhi's district to catch a Blood Servant Master responsible for mass deaths.
• Liu Zhi hesitates due to potential conflict with his captain, Fanny, but Victor pressures him.
• Weird, Liu Zhi's superior, arrives and defends Liu Zhi, arguing that Victor should respect Liu Zhi's jurisdiction and not force his hand.
• Tension escalates between Victor and Weird, with Victor threatening Liu Zhi.

Character Developments

• Victor: Shows manipulative and aggressive behavior, prioritizing his mission over subordinates' rights and safety.
• Liu Zhi: Stands up for his principles and jurisdiction, showing courage and determination despite pressure from Victor.
• Weird: Demonstrates protective and supportive behavior towards Liu Zhi, challenging Victor's actions.

Significant Themes

• Jurisdiction and authority in the Underworld.
• The consequences of prioritizing personal or mission goals over subordinates' well-being.
• The tension between cooperation and individual rights in a hierarchical system.

Character Interactions

• Victor manipulates and pressures Liu Zhi to gain access to the Underworld.
• Weird intervenes and defends Liu Zhi against Victor's coercion.
• Tension builds between Victor and Weird, with Victor threatening Liu Zhi to force a decision.

Key Plot Points and Events

• An assassin, disguised as a Bone Guard, ambushes Liu Zhi, but flees upon being discovered.
• Over three hundred people die suddenly, requiring Liu Zhi's intervention for their souls.
• Liu Zhi and Victor have a tense interaction; Victor requests entry into the Underworld, but Weird declines.
• Liu Zhi processes the bodies and souls, ensuring they're sent to his Underworld.
• Liu Zhi decides to act as bait to lure the assassin out, but the enemy doesn't take the bait.

Character Developments

• Liu Zhi demonstrates his dedication to his job, even after the attack, prioritizing the souls' transfer to his Underworld.
• Weird shows concern for Liu Zhi's safety and warns him about potential threats.
• Victor shows respect for Liu Zhi's work, refraining from interfering with his duties.

Significant Themes

• Duty and responsibility: Liu Zhi's commitment to his role as a Corpse Collector, even in the face of danger.
• Trust and suspicion: The tension between Liu Zhi and Victor, and the uncertainty about the assassin's identity and motives.
• Power dynamics: The relationship between Liu Zhi, Weird, and Victor, highlighting the hierarchy and boundaries between their roles.

Character Interactions

• Liu Zhi and Weird: Weird shows concern for Liu Zhi's safety and acknowledges his efforts, but also expresses dissatisfaction with the recent incidents.
• Liu Zhi and Victor: Tense interaction due to Victor's request to enter the Underworld and Liu Zhi's suspicion of Victor's involvement in the attack.
• Liu Zhi and the Assassin: Liu Zhi tries to lure the assassin out by acting as bait, but the enemy doesn't take the bait, leaving Liu Zhi frustrated.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Liu Zhi, a Necromancer, confronts two enemies guarding a basement: Videnina and a Bone Guard.
• Liu Zhi uses his Death Long Staff and Fine-Thorn Sword to outmaneuver and ultimately defeat the Bone Guard with a powerful wind sphere attack.
• Liu Zhi and Videnina drag the fallen Bone Guard's corpse into the Underworld, where Liu Zhi realizes the Bone Guard is likely a brother of a Blood Servant Master he previously encountered.
• Liu Zhi suspects the incident might have been a trap but dismisses the idea, focusing on processing the player's bone armor.

Character Developments

• Liu Zhi demonstrates his combat skills and strategic thinking, showcasing his growth as a Necromancer.
• Videnina, though not the focus, proves to be a capable ally in combat.
• The Bone Guard reveals himself to be a player, adding a layer of complexity to the game world's dynamics.

Significant Themes

• The blurring line between the game world and reality, as Liu Zhi considers the implications of killing a player.
• The importance of understanding one's enemies, as Liu Zhi gains insight into the Bone Guard's identity and motivations.
• The strategic aspect of combat, as Liu Zhi uses his environment and allies to outmaneuver his enemy.

Character Interactions

• Liu Zhi and Videnina work together to defeat the Bone Guard, showcasing their teamwork and coordination.
• Liu Zhi's interaction with the Bone Guard's corpse highlights his strategic thinking and resourcefulness.
• Liu Zhi's reflection on the possible trap suggests a growing awareness of potential threats and conspiracies in the game world.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Liu Zhi encounters a dead player with a mysterious symbol and a number, indicating a major organization (Squad Nine, Number 76).
• The player is a Death Knight with an assassin-style profession, carrying a raven mount and a unique belt that can store items.
• Liu Zhi processes the corpse and uses his Summoning ability to send it to the Mass Grave for transformation.

Character Developments

• Liu Zhi demonstrates his analytical skills and cautious nature, considering the worst-case scenario and contemplating leaving the city.
• Videnina shows loyalty and protectiveness towards Liu Zhi.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics and influence of major organizations in the game world.
• Liu Zhi's strategic thinking and adaptability in the face of potential threats.
• The theme of preparation and planning for uncertain situations.

Character Interactions

• Liu Zhi and Videnina: Liu Zhi's thoughts and actions are observed and supported by Videnina, highlighting their bond and her protective role.
• Liu Zhi and the unknown major organization: Liu Zhi's encounter with the dead player sets the stage for potential conflict or alliance with this organization.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Liu Zhi decides to prioritize self-preservation and potential benefits after realizing the magnitude of the Weird situation.
• He requests a large number of Fishman eggs from smugglers, offering quicksilver in exchange.
• Liu Zhi accelerates the training process of the young Fishmen using death energy, resulting in the creation of Underworld-transformed Fishmen.

Character Developments

• Liu Zhi demonstrates adaptability and resourcefulness in navigating a dangerous situation.
• Liu Zhi shows ruthlessness in his methods, willing to sacrifice some Fishmen for the greater good of his city.

Significant Themes

• Survival and self-preservation in a harsh environment.
• The consequences of hasty actions and shortcuts (loss of some Fishmen, but gain of unique Underworld-transformed Fishmen).

Character Interactions

• Liu Zhi interacts with the smuggling captain, negotiating a deal for Fishman eggs and quicksilver.
• Liu Zhi's actions directly affect the Fishmen, leading to their transformation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Liu Zhi inspects his Fishmen and discovers their types and numbers.
• He decides not to professionalize them yet due to insufficient numbers.
• Liu Zhi renames his Fishmen as "Dead Lake Fishmen" and starts their training.
• He visits the Rotting Flesh Ghoul Wolves and learns about their evolution and breeding process.
• Liu Zhi decides to buy more puppies to increase his Rotting Flesh Ghoul Wolves brigade.
• A player's corpse rises from the Mass Grave, transformed into an undead, and submits to Liu Zhi.

Character Developments

• Liu Zhi shows strategic thinking and long-term planning in training his forces.
• Videnina demonstrates protective instincts towards Liu Zhi, even in the Underworld.

Significant Themes

• Training and Development: Liu Zhi focuses on training his forces to improve their abilities and numbers.
• Adaptation and Evolution: The undead and Rotting Flesh Ghoul Wolves adapt and evolve within the Underworld's environment.
• Resource Management: Liu Zhi considers the scarcity of resources (Fishman eggs, puppies) and plans accordingly.

Character Interactions

• Liu Zhi interacts with the Skeleton Dog Trainers, understanding their methods and plans for the Rotting Flesh Ghoul Wolves.
• Liu Zhi faces the undead player, who submits to him, showing the power dynamics within the Underworld.
• Videnina's protective instincts are triggered by the undead player's appearance, showing her loyalty to Liu Zhi.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Letoz Keli, a Death Knight turned Assassin, rises as an undead and joins Liu Zhi's forces.
• Liu Zhi learns about Letoz's past and his organization, Raven's Eye.
• The Feathered Serpent God divinity appears, indicating the involvement of high-level players (level 11 or above).
• Liu Zhi realizes the gravity of the situation and decides to investigate further.

Character Developments

• Liu Zhi: Becomes more cautious and aware of the threats posed by high-level players.
• Letoz Keli: Shows loyalty to his brother's memory and accepts Liu Zhi's offer to lead Raven's Eye.

Significant Themes

• The power of divinity and its influence on high-level players.
• The importance of gathering information and intelligence, as demonstrated by Liu Zhi's interest in Raven's Eye.
• The consequences of high-profile actions and the attention they draw.

Character Interactions

• Liu Zhi and Letoz Keli: Liu Zhi offers Letoz a position as the commander of Raven's Eye, and Letoz accepts, showing respect for Liu Zhi's decision.
• Liu Zhi and the Feathered Serpent God divinity: Liu Zhi realizes the divinity's presence signals a serious threat and decides to investigate further.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Laitos reveals that the organization he belongs to is called 'Black Wisdom', led by a Necromancer.
• Liu Zhi learns about Black Wisdom's structure: 11 squads of 100 people each, with elites at level 4 and captains at level 5. Above level 4, one can join the main force. There's also a core team requiring players above level 6.
• Liu Zhi discovers that there are plane teleportation arrays in capital-level cities, but traveling between planes requires starting from scratch.
• Liu Zhi decides not to join Black Wisdom and avoids them, instead focusing on expanding his territory.

Character Developments

• Laitos shows loyalty to Black Wisdom and tries to recruit Liu Zhi.
• Liu Zhi demonstrates caution and strategic thinking, avoiding potential conflicts with Black Wisdom while continuing to develop his Underworld.

Significant Themes

• Power Dynamics: Black Wisdom's influence and Liu Zhi's caution highlight the power dynamics in this world.
• Self-Preservation: Liu Zhi's actions emphasize the importance of self-preservation in a dangerous world.
• Expansion and Growth: Liu Zhi's focus on developing his Underworld showcases his ambition and determination.

Character Interactions

• Laitos and Liu Zhi have a tense interaction, with Laitos trying to recruit Liu Zhi and Liu Zhi remaining cautious and evasive.
• Liu Zhi interacts with the Spinning Fate Spider Woman indirectly through her work on the road, showing his trust in her abilities.

• Key Plot Points/Events: None (This chapter is an author's note discussing updates, subscriptions, and reader support.)
• Character Developments: N/A (No character development as it's an author's note.)
• Significant Themes: Reader engagement, support, and the author's commitment to updates based on reader subscriptions and ratings.
• Character Interactions: N/A (No character interactions as it's an author's note.)
• Additional Information: The author announces a launch celebration with five extra chapters, a reward burst for subscriptions, and guarantees for certain milestones. They express gratitude for reader support and encourage subscriptions for more content.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Liu Zhi visits Spinning Fate Spider Woman's Underworld ecosystem, which is more developed than his own.
• The ecosystem is centered around a strange corpse, with poisonous mushrooms and various spiders thriving.
• Liu Zhi learns about the potential of turning the entire Underworld into an ecosystem, sparking new ideas.
• Spinning Fate Spider Woman shares her plans for the forward base, including a mercury processing plant and a spider training barracks.
• Liu Zhi and Spinning Fate Spider Woman discuss troop deployment and resource management.
• They discover an Earthworm infestation to the east, which Liu Zhi suggests dealing with by diverting water.

Character Developments

• Spinning Fate Spider Woman: Shows initiative and innovation in developing her Underworld ecosystem, demonstrating her strategic thinking and resourcefulness.
• Liu Zhi: Gains new insights into the potential of Underworld ecosystems, showing adaptability and openness to new ideas.

Significant Themes

• Ecosystem development and management: Both characters emphasize the importance of creating and maintaining a thriving ecosystem for growth and resource acquisition.
• Innovation and adaptation: They highlight the need to innovate and adapt strategies to suit different situations and enemies.
• Resource management: They discuss the efficient use of resources, including mercury, food, and raw materials for weapons and equipment.

Character Interactions

• Liu Zhi and Spinning Fate Spider Woman collaborate and share ideas, learning from each other's experiences and strategies.
• They work together to plan the development of the forward base and discuss tactics to deal with the Earthworm infestation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Liu Zhi explores the Underworld, discovering peculiar White Bones and an Altar that doubles Mana recovery speed during meditation.
• He sees a hidden city in the Shadow and sends scouts to investigate.
• Liu Zhi encounters souls entering the Underworld, which he collects into his Underworld Altar. One soul resists and sends a signal, revealing a spy.
• Liu Zhi realizes the Ghost City might be under threat and asks Mand to defend it while he seeks help.

Character Developments

• Liu Zhi demonstrates strategic thinking by sending scouts and showing concern for the Ghost City's defense.
• Mand shows competence in understanding the city's defense needs.

Significant Themes

• The Underworld's influence and its connection to the living world.
• The importance of vigilance and quick thinking in the face of threats.
• The responsibility of protecting the Ghost City and its inhabitants.

Character Interactions

• Liu Zhi and Spinning Fate Spider Woman: Liu Zhi gives her instructions and she obeys, showing a change in their dynamic.
• Liu Zhi and Mand: They discuss the city's defense, showing trust and mutual respect.
• Liu Zhi and Videnina: Liu Zhi leaves her to watch over the Basement, showing trust in her abilities.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Liu Zhi seeks help from Weird, his boss, regarding the recent mass deaths of ordinary people and the threat to his Ghost City.
• Weird agrees to help but conditions it on either occupying Liu Zhi's city or selling his soldiers to him.
• Liu Zhi invites Victor and the Bone Guard to help defend his city, despite his reservations about their intentions.
• Victor and his Bone Guards enter Liu Zhi's Underworld, expressing their disdain for its emptiness.
• Liu Zhi introduces Mand, his city defense officer, to Victor, who refuses to take orders from him.

Character Developments

• Liu Zhi demonstrates his strategic thinking and adaptability by seeking help from Weird and inviting the Bone Guard despite his misgivings.
• Weird shows his cunning and opportunistic nature by trying to take advantage of the situation to gain control of Liu Zhi's city.
• Victor displays his arrogance and lack of respect for Liu Zhi's authority, refusing to take orders from Mand.

Significant Themes

• The struggle for power and control among Necromancers.
• The importance of strategic alliances and the dangers of relying on others for help.
• The tension between professional expertise (Mand) and personal pride (Victor).

Character Interactions

• Liu Zhi and Weird: Liu Zhi seeks help from Weird, who tries to leverage the situation to his advantage.
• Liu Zhi and Victor: Liu Zhi invites Victor and the Bone Guard to help defend his city, but Victor shows disrespect for Liu Zhi's authority.
• Mand and Victor: Mand, the city defense officer, tries to take command of the Bone Guard, but Victor refuses to follow his orders.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The enemy's first wave of 1200 Skeleton Soldiers appears, organized into 20 phalanxes.
• Victor and his men attack the Skeleton Soldiers but are lured out of the Underworld's influence range.
• The Bone Guard, following Mand's advice, fire ranged attacks at the Skeleton Soldiers.
• The enemy's second wave arrives, much larger and organized, with 10 heroes leading them.

Character Developments

• Liu Zhi realizes the importance of controlling his troops and considers playing another game to strengthen them.
• Mand demonstrates strategic thinking and understanding of undead warfare, earning Liu Zhi's respect.

Significant Themes

• The importance of controlling one's own troops and the dangers of having uncontrollable soldiers in one's city.
• The strategic use of cannon fodder and the layered approach to warfare.
• The significance of heroes in undead legions and their influence on the battlefield.

Character Interactions

• Liu Zhi and Mand discuss the situation, with Mand providing valuable insights into undead warfare.
• Liu Zhi earns the goodwill of the Bone Guard by supporting their actions and providing ammunition.
• Victor leads his men in battle but is lured out of the city, demonstrating his combat prowess but also his fallibility.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Liu Zhi's Underworld is under attack by an organized independent legion led by ten main combat heroes.
• Victor, Liu Zhi's ally, outlines a strategy to lure the enemy forces and take down the main combat heroes using Liu Zhi's city walls and troops.
• Liu Zhi activates the Soul Suppression Tower to absorb souls from fallen enemies, preventing them from being converted into Wraiths.
• The battle begins with Skeleton Kings commanding Skeleton Soldiers charging at the city walls. Flying units, including Vampires and Ghosts, attack from the sky.
• Liu Zhi meditates to restore his Mana while Videnina guards him. He observes the battle from above during his meditation.

Character Developments

• Liu Zhi demonstrates strategic thinking and understanding of the battle by following Victor's plan and activating the Soul Suppression Tower.
• Victor shows confidence in their situation and provides a detailed plan to counter the enemy forces.
• Mand, Liu Zhi's subordinate, takes charge of defending the city walls and deploying troops.

Significant Themes

• Strategic planning and execution in battle.
• The importance of controlling souls in a Necromancer's army.
• The hierarchy and capabilities of undead creatures.

Character Interactions

• Liu Zhi and Victor discuss the battle strategy and the importance of absorbing souls.
• Liu Zhi delegates the defense of the city walls to Mand.
• Videnina guards Liu Zhi during his meditation, showing loyalty and dedication.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Liu Zhi discovers a hidden player commanding the undead legion.
• Liu Zhi fights the player, who uses a mirror image spell to create three copies of himself.
• Liu Zhi uses his Death Long Staff and Fine-Thorn Sword to combat the player's illusions.

Character Developments

• Liu Zhi demonstrates his combat skills, adaptability, and strategic thinking.
• The hidden player shows cunning and resourcefulness in creating illusions.

Significant Themes

• The unpredictability of enemies and the need for adaptability in combat.
• The use of illusions and deception in battle.

Character Interactions

• Liu Zhi interacts with Videnina and Letoz, giving them instructions on how to stall the Corpse Soul Naga.
• Liu Zhi fights against the hidden player, showcasing his combat prowess and strategic thinking.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Liu Zhi engages the high-level Necromancer in combat.
• The Necromancer summons undead minions to overwhelm Liu Zhi.
• Liu Zhi uses his Death Long Staff's Flash Burst and Star Light Surge skills, along with Letoz's assistance, to weaken the Necromancer.
• Liu Zhi uses Static Shock to disrupt the undead minions and the Necromancer, then exploits a moment of dizziness to strike with his Fine-Thorn Sword.

Character Developments

• Liu Zhi demonstrates his versatility and adaptability, using a mix of necromancy and other magic skills to outmaneuver the Necromancer.
• Letoz shows initiative and strategic thinking, using the Flash Burst's distraction to backstab the Necromancer.

Significant Themes

• Adaptability and versatility in combat.
• Teamwork and strategic thinking.
• Overcoming overwhelming odds.

Character Interactions

• Liu Zhi and Letoz work together, with Liu Zhi drawing the Necromancer's attention and Letoz striking from the shadows.
• Liu Zhi and the Necromancer engage in a battle of wits and skills, with the Necromancer underestimating Liu Zhi's abilities initially.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Liu Zhi's opponent, the Necromancer, transforms his sword curtain into Wind Blades, indicating a powerful skill activation.
• The Necromancer attempts to escape, but Liu Zhi's 'Z' strike traps him, leading to the Necromancer's self-destruction.
• Liu Zhi loots the Necromancer's remains, finding valuable materials for upgrading his city and crafting weapons, as well as some cursed items and a Legion Regalia axe.

Character Developments

• Liu Zhi demonstrates strategic thinking and quick decision-making, prioritizing looting valuable materials over immediate combat.
• The Necromancer shows tactical awareness by attempting to escape when outmatched, but ultimately falls to Liu Zhi's trap.

Significant Themes

• Power Dynamics: The Necromancer's attempt to flee highlights the power imbalance, while Liu Zhi's successful trap reverses their fortunes.
• Resource Management: Liu Zhi's focus on looting valuable materials emphasizes the importance of resource gathering and management in his strategy.

Character Interactions

• Liu Zhi, Videnina, and Letoz work together to secure the battlefield and loot the Necromancer's remains, showcasing their teamwork and coordination.
• Liu Zhi's subordinates, the undead, are mentioned but play a minimal role in this chapter, serving mainly as cannon fodder.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The enemy legion's structure collapses, turning into a chaotic free-for-all.
• Victor, leading the Bone Guards, charges towards the enemy's main combat heroes, aiming to eliminate them.
• Victor targets the Wraith, using his ethereal White Bone spear to strike ethereal beings.
• Victor is ambushed and captured by an unknown entity, the Wraith, who lured him.
• The Bone Guards, with Liu Zhi's help, clear out the remaining Undead Armies but find Victor missing.
• The Bone Guards suspect Liu Zhi's involvement and demand he accompany them for an investigation.

Character Developments

• Victor demonstrates strategic thinking and strong leadership, assigning targets to his subordinates.
• Liu Zhi shows his power and divine connection, creating an aura of death to intimidate the Bone Guards.

Significant Themes

• Ambush and deception (the Wraith's trap for Victor).
• Power dynamics (the Bone Guards' reliance on Victor and their reaction to his disappearance).
• Trust and suspicion (between Liu Zhi and the Bone Guards).

Character Interactions

• Victor and his Bone Guards work together to take down the enemy's main combat heroes.
• Liu Zhi and the Bone Guards clash over Victor's disappearance, leading to a tense standoff.
• The Wraith and Victor interact, revealing the Wraith's true intentions and leading to Victor's capture.