Chapter Summaries

Chapter Summary

Plot Points and Events

• Lin Qi accepts Lin Changshou’s mission to protect everyone in the Asian Political Zone, estimating a 70% chance of success. The mission succeeds as long as no more than three people die.
• An African Political Zone team secretly enters the selection grounds to ambush Asian candidates. They use Mental Power to conceal themselves and carry S-Minus Rank bombs, intending to attack occupied capsule pods.
• Although only about seventy Asian candidates appear alert, many powerful Transcendents inside the capsule pods have already awakened, apparently warned by an unknown individual with a covert communication ability.
• A thirteen-person African team reaches the central plaza and spreads out under the concealment mist. Several Asian candidates notice something is wrong but deliberately wait instead of warning others.
• The capsule-pod occupants suddenly burst out and ambush the African infiltrators. Over a hundred Asian powerhouses attack the concealed team, overwhelming them through a coordinated group assault.
• Panda Baby’s rules prevent deliberate killing, so the Asian candidates beat and subdue their opponents without delivering fatal blows. They also recognize that participating in combat will improve their selection coefficients.
• Arthur assumes Lin Qi secretly warned the others to gain coefficient points, increasing the group’s admiration for him. Lin Qi denies this and concludes that an unknown Transcendent orchestrated the warning, likely hoping to gain influence over future battles.
• The African Political Zone’s Fifth-Rank representatives confront Lin Changshou, accusing the Asian side of cheating and violating their agreement. The argument reveals that their main concern is lost profit rather than genuine outrage.
• The Eastern Alliance representatives defend themselves aggressively, claiming the African team was simply discovered because its concealment technique was insufficient. Lin Changshou ends the quarrel through his authority and strength, while the African side demands that the Asian candidates avoid causing deaths.

Character Developments

• Lin Qi demonstrates confidence, caution, and sharp observational ability. He accepts a dangerous mission, notices the hidden ambush, and correctly recognizes that the event reflects a larger political and strategic game.
• Lin Qi becomes increasingly suspicious of both sides. He realizes that the Asian candidates are not united and that several are willing to exploit the situation for personal advantage.
• He also shows self-awareness by rejecting Arthur’s flattering assumption that he arranged the counterambush.
• Arthur remains impulsive and reluctant to think deeply, but she is highly impressed by Lin Qi and quickly attributes the successful defense to his intelligence. Her misunderstanding amuses and frustrates him.
• Qiao Xi, Baili Xueyuan, Master Ma, the Capitalist, and the other candidates become intrigued by the identity of the hidden informant and begin reconsidering the power structure among their peers.
• Lin Changshou is revealed as a powerful and influential figure. Though he allows the dispute to unfold, his presence alone is enough to silence the other Fifth-Rank Transcendents.
• The African representatives and Asian elders are shown to be calculating rather than genuinely righteous; both sides use accusations and moral language to pursue strategic and financial interests.

Significant Themes

• Scheming and hidden agendas: Nearly every faction is manipulating events, withholding information, or pursuing secondary goals beneath the official rules.
• Appearance versus reality: The African team expects to conduct an ambush but becomes the ambushed party; apparent passivity among the Asian candidates conceals widespread preparation.
• Political maneuvering and influence: The unknown informant may have warned the Asian powerhouses not only to prevent the attack but also to build a reputation and gain followers for future conflicts.
• Pragmatism over morality: The candidates obey the rule against killing, but they still brutally punish the attackers and exploit the battle to increase their scores.
• Power and authority: Lin Changshou’s strength, rather than his arguments, is what ultimately commands respect and ends the dispute.
• Humor amid tension: Lin Qi’s dry observations, Arthur’s misplaced admiration, and the elders’ exaggerated verbal sparring provide comic relief while emphasizing how absurdly competitive and manipulative the selection has become.

Character Interactions

• Lin Qi speaks with the Capitalist and later with Arthur, concealing his observations while trying not to reveal the hidden threat.
• Arthur praises Lin Qi as a brilliant strategist, while Lin Qi quietly distances himself from her and rejects her interpretation.
• The Asian candidates collectively attack the African infiltrators, turning the planned ambush into a one-sided counterattack.
• Qiao Xi, Baili Xueyuan, and Master Ma discuss the mysterious individual who alerted the others.
• African and Asian Fifth-Rank representatives engage in a heated verbal confrontation over cheating, ambush tactics, and the rules against killing.
• Lin Changshou intervenes and asserts control, forcing both sides to acknowledge his authority while leaving the larger political conflict unresolved.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• The final selection is a faction confrontation war between the Asian and African Political Zones.
• Lin Qi's team forms a strategy with Qiao Xi as the commander.
• Arthur and Master Ma successfully eliminate two African powerhouses, increasing their points and selection coefficients.
• Lin Qi's points and coefficient are recalculated by Panda Baby, securing his slot for the Wizard professional.
• Lin Qi discovers that Aishwarya and himself are targeted by seven assassins from the African Political Zone, likely connected to the European Witch Hunt.
• Aishwarya, aware of the danger, runs to Lin Qi's side for protection, bringing Xu Qinghe with her.

Character Developments

• Lin Qi demonstrates his ability to command and strategic thinking.
• Arthur and Master Ma showcase their coordination and combat prowess.
• Aishwarya displays her intelligence and quick thinking in escaping danger.
• Xu Qinghe proves her value by alerting Aishwarya to the impending danger.

Significant Themes

• Trust and teamwork among the Highest Level Mercenary Group members.
• The influence and reach of the European Witch Hunt.
• The importance of strategic thinking and adaptability in battle.

Character Interactions

• Lin Qi and Qiao Xi work together to command their team.
• Arthur and Master Ma fight in sync, demonstrating their coordination.
• Aishwarya and Xu Qinghe rely on each other for survival, showcasing their trust and teamwork.
• Lin Qi and Aishwarya form an alliance of sorts, agreeing to protect each other from the assassins.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lin Qi defeats seven Fourth Ranks using Blood Control, knocking them unconscious without killing them.
• Panda Baby updates Lin Qi's points and selection coefficient.
• The remaining African Political Zone powerhouses retreat and use guerrilla tactics.
• Lin Qi proposes a plan to lead the Asian Political Zone experts in a group to find and defeat the remaining African experts.

Character Developments

• Lin Qi demonstrates his strength and decisiveness, earning respect from others.
• Aishwarya realizes the potential threat from the Eastern Alliance and decides to improve her relationship with Lin Qi.
• Xu Qinghe's ability to see through things gains attention, but she is protected by Lin Qi and her teammates.

Significant Themes

• The importance of strength and strategy in battle.
• The consequences of colluding with external forces.
• The value of alliances and teamwork.

Character Interactions

• Lin Qi consults with his teammates before making decisions.
• Aishwarya defers to Lin Qi's judgment.
• The Asian Political Zone experts look to Lin Qi for leadership.
• Lin Qi tries to identify the person secretly forming cliques but fails.

Chapter Summary: “The Si Surname?”

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lin Qi leads nearly 190 Fourth Rank powerhouses from the Asian Political Zone out of the Central Supply Point. However, Xu Qinghe is the real scout, using clairvoyance with effectively unlimited range, though her vision becomes unclear beyond ten kilometers.
• The African Political Zone’s planned guerrilla ambush collapses because Xu Qinghe allows the Asian forces to locate enemies in advance. The Asian group instead launches a coordinated hunt, overwhelming the Africans through superior information and numbers.
• African Fifth Rank leaders accuse the Asian side of cheating and attempt to reject the battle’s results. Lin Changshou firmly refuses, citing their signed agreement and insisting that the Asian victory was legitimate.
• Lin Changshou further reveals that seven African participants violated the rules and appear to have colluded with European forces. He uses this revelation to pressure the African corporations and intensifies tensions between Africa and Europe by recalling Europe’s history of exploitation.
• Lin Qi organizes the Asian forces into controlled group battles. He assigns opponents according to rank, arranges fair numerical matchups, and ensures that Panda Baby can collect useful combat data for future Heavenly Palace Conference candidates.
• The Asian forces sweep through the selection grounds, defeating nearly every African powerhouse. The battle becomes a humiliating total defeat for Africa, while the Asian side suffers only limited “deaths” caused by overly aggressive fighters earlier in the conflict.
• After the battle, seven unconscious African Fourth Rank powerhouses remain at the Central Supply Point, apparently under investigation for their violations.
• Panda Baby announces the final scores and offers a brief appeal period. Lin Qi chooses not to appeal, despite suspecting that Panda Baby may have difficulty accurately measuring the contribution of his concealed abilities.
• Lin Qi ranks first overall and first among Wizard Practitioners:
  • Points: 10,005
  • Selection Coefficient: 10.15
  • Composite Score: 101,550.75
• A previously obscure Shaman Practitioner, Si Shiming, unexpectedly rises to second overall and first among Shamans. His dramatic increase in ranking draws Lin Qi’s attention.

Character Developments

• Lin Qi emerges as the strategic center of the Asian team. Rather than simply fighting, he coordinates matchups, protects his allies, maximizes the group’s efficiency, and helps generate valuable data for future selection.
• Xu Qinghe is revealed to possess extraordinarily powerful clairvoyance. Her ability effectively gives the Asian side a god’s-eye view of the battlefield, making her strategically invaluable—and potentially a target for anyone who wishes to exploit or eliminate her.
• Lin Changshou demonstrates his aggressive, politically savvy personality. He refuses to yield to African complaints, exploits the violation allegations, and uses historical grievances to pressure the African leadership.
• Panda Baby appears increasingly frustrated with Lin Qi because he refuses to reveal details about his abilities or appeal his score. This suggests that Panda Baby cannot fully understand or measure Lin Qi’s contribution.
• Si Shiming is introduced as a mysterious rising figure. His high selection coefficient suggests that he may have secretly coordinated other fighters during the battle, despite being relatively unknown beforehand.

Significant Themes

• Information as overwhelming power: Xu Qinghe’s clairvoyance transforms the battle from a dangerous ambush into a one-sided purge.
• Strategy over individual strength: Lin Qi’s organization and battlefield management allow the Asian forces to defeat stronger or dangerous opponents with minimal risk.
• Politics behind competition: The selection is not merely a contest. Contracts, corporate interests, international rivalries, and accusations of collusion shape the outcome.
• Historical resentment and power struggles: Lin Changshou invokes colonialism, human trafficking, exploitation, and the Corporate War to expose the continuing tension between Africa and Europe.
• Secrecy and mistrust: Lin Qi conceals the nature of his abilities even from Panda Baby, while Si Shiming’s sudden rise hints at hidden forces and undisclosed connections.
• Preparation for future conflict: The battles are used not only to determine rankings but also to gather data and strengthen the candidates for the Heavenly Palace Conference.

Important Character Interactions

• Lin Qi and Xu Qinghe: Their abilities complement one another, with Xu Qinghe locating enemies and Lin Qi directing the response.
• Lin Changshou and the African Fifth Rank powerhouses: Lin Changshou rejects their complaints, invokes the binding contract, and threatens investigations into their cooperation with Europe.
• Lin Qi and the Asian powerhouses: He becomes their trusted commander, assigning targets and preventing reckless individual actions.
• Lin Qi and Panda Baby: Their interaction reveals mutual distrust. Panda Baby suspects Lin Qi has withheld information, while Lin Qi declines to challenge or explain his score.
• Lin Qi and Qiao Xi: Qiao Xi provides background on Si Shiming, explaining that he belongs to the T0-level mercenary group Freedom Defenders and is only distantly related to the Greenland City Si Family.
• Lin Qi and Si Shiming: Though they do not directly interact, Lin Qi immediately becomes suspicious of Si Shiming’s surname, profession, and sudden rise. He wonders whether Si Shiming’s Shaman abilities are connected to Guangleng or to the mysterious research described in Nan Tianming’s documents.

Plot points and events

• Guangleng invites Lin Qi back into the Highest Level Mercenary Group’s temporary chat, acting as though their past conflict never happened. The chat history reveals Guangleng once impersonated Lin Qi after removing him from the group.
• Lin Qi accepts the invitation and shares that the Heavenly Palace Conference’s final list will likely be announced the next day, information he got from Lin Changshou.
• Master Ma thanks the group for helping him during the selection. Capitalist describes their actions as a matter of aligned interests, while Arthur privately feels that he and Lin Qi deserve more credit.
• Arthur’s reflection on his own progress sparks a breakthrough: his Knight’s Willpower reaches the peak of the second stage of Fourth Rank. The surge disrupts the Cyber Network, crashes the temporary chat, and helps hackers trace Guangleng’s signal.
• Guangleng tells Lin Qi the outage was caused by Arthur—not by another attempt to remove him—and says he must rebuild the server. Lin Qi considers whether a coordinated network attack could expose Guangleng’s real-world location, but decides such a plan would require careful timing and powerful allies.
• Guangleng sends Arthur strict instructions about avoiding breakthroughs during group chats or security meetings. Arthur insists his unusual Will Emblem and the Sword in the Stone make breakthroughs difficult to control; he then blames Guangleng when he cannot trigger another one.
• Lin Qi calls Liu Xuan for company, then reflects on the incident. Lin Changshou arrives and tells him he has good news, asking him to come along.

Character developments and interactions

• Lin Qi remains cautious and strategic: he cooperates with Guangleng for now, considers ways to locate him, and recognizes that Arthur’s disruption may have exposed a vulnerability. He also finds the situation amusing, especially because Arthur has accidentally inconvenienced Guangleng twice.
• Arthur grows stronger through a sudden breakthrough, driven by his desire to surpass others and ultimately overturn the Round Table. His power comes from the unusual “Transcendence” Knight’s Will Emblem and its resonance with the Sword in the Stone. He remains impulsive and cheerfully blames Guangleng for the network chaos.
• Guangleng tries to restore cooperation with Lin Qi but is repeatedly undermined by Arthur’s accidental disruptions. His unusually detailed warning to Arthur shows how seriously he takes the threat to his network.
• Lin Changshou continues to be an informal source of intelligence for Lin Qi, and now draws him away with unspecified good news.
• Group dynamics: Master Ma expresses gratitude; Capitalist frames the group’s help as transactional; Arthur resents her taking the credit and admires Lin Qi’s composure. Lin Qi and Guangleng maintain a wary, pragmatic truce.

Significant themes

• Trust, secrecy, and leverage: Lin Qi’s renewed contact with the group is useful but risky, and any attempt to expose Guangleng could have serious consequences.
• Power and unintended consequences: Arthur’s breakthrough strengthens him but also disrupts the network and exposes the group’s communications.
• Strategic cooperation versus personal grudges: Lin Qi chooses temporary cooperation with Guangleng despite their history, while Arthur views his disruption as fitting payback.
• Ambition and transformation: Arthur’s breakthrough reflects his determination to surpass his peers and challenge the Round Table.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lin Qi and Lin Changshou travel to Yuchuan City.
• Lin Qi meets Lin Xin, who is now a disciple of Baili Xueyuan in the Assassin's League.
• Lin Qi learns that he will meet a "big shot" of the Alliance, along with four other individuals: Qiao Xi, Xu Qinghe, and Si Shiming.

Character Developments

• Lin Qi: Shows curiosity and anticipation about meeting the "big shot" and the other individuals.
• Lin Xin: Exhibits a mix of anger and annoyance due to her errand-running task, but also displays a sense of entitlement and importance as Baili Xueyuan's disciple.
• Lin Changshou: Reveals his open-minded attitude towards relationships and his intention to introduce Lin Qi to the "big shot."

Significant Themes

• The importance of connections and networking in the Cyber World, as seen through Lin Changshou's influence and the gathering of powerful individuals.
• The power dynamics and hierarchy within the Cyber World, hinted at by the "big shot" meeting and the presence of fifth-rank powerhouses.

Character Interactions

• Lin Qi and Lin Xin: Their reunion is tense, with Lin Xin initially treating Lin Qi with suspicion and annoyance. However, their dynamic shifts as they discuss the upcoming meeting.
• Lin Qi and Lin Changshou: Their relationship remains complex, with Lin Qi still trying to understand the old turtle's motivations and methods.
• Lin Xin and Baili Xueyuan: Their relationship is hinted at as one of teacher and disciple, with Lin Xin displaying a mix of frustration and affection towards her teacher.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lin Qi meets Si Shiming, a mysterious Fourth-Order Extraordinary Professional, at the Assassin's League.
• They are gathered for a secret meeting arranged by a high-ranking Eastern Alliance member.
• Baili Xueyuan warns them about the big shot's unusual and dangerous ability.
• They descend to the 49th basement level, where the big shot resides, in complete silence.

Character Developments

• Lin Qi: Realizes the significance of potionology talent and suspects it's related to the Blood Moon.
• Si Shiming: Revealed to be cautious and sleazy, with no apparent connection to Guangleng.
• Xu Qinghe: Feels intimidated by the powerful figures present.
• Qiao Xi: Maintains her composure and calculates her moves.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and the fear of the unknown, as exemplified by the big shot's reputation.
• The importance of caution and calculation, as shown by Si Shiming and Qiao Xi.

Character Interactions

• Lin Qi and Lin Xin: Share a silent understanding, with Lin Xin warning Lin Qi about the big shot.
• Qiao Xi and Lin Qi: Maintain a cordial relationship, with Qiao Xi making room for Lin Qi to pass.
• Xu Qinghe and Qiao Xi: Xu Qinghe fears Qiao Xi but is not targeted by her.

1. Key Plot Points and Events

• The author decides to change the book's title and cover to attract new readers and increase daily bookmarks.
• The new title is "Two Worlds: Starting by Occupying a School in the Apocalypse."
• The author also asks for monthly votes to support the novel.

2. Character Developments

• The author (as a character) is shown to be strategic and business-minded, focusing on increasing readership and income.

3. Significant Themes

• Adaptation and change: The author's decision to alter the book's title and cover to adapt to changing reader preferences.
• The importance of reader engagement and support, highlighted by the request for monthly votes.

4. Character Interactions

• The author directly addresses the readers, creating an interactive and conversational tone.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Qiao Xi enters the Gate and emerges stronger, but dazed.
• Xu Qinghe enters and exits looking terrified and mentally drained.
• Lin Xin enters and exits delighted, having grown stronger.
• Lin Qi is next, but Si Shiming goes in first and is severely injured upon exit.

Character Developments

• Qiao Xi gains strength but seems worried.
• Xu Qinghe appears traumatized.
• Lin Xin gains strength and is optimistic.
• Si Shiming is severely injured but endures the pain silently.
• Lin Qi is curious and anxious about his turn.

Significant Themes

• The Gate's darkness seems to alter or test the visitors' powers and mental states.
• The experiences inside the Gate vary for each visitor, with some gaining strength and others being injured.
• The big shot inside the Gate appears to have strange quirks, alternating between rewarding and punishing visitors.

Character Interactions

• Qiao Xi and Lin Qi exchange non-verbal cues, trying to communicate their experiences.
• Lin Xin conveys her positive experience to Lin Qi through eye signals.
• Si Shiming's injury serves as a warning to Lin Qi about the potential danger inside the Gate.

Summary

Plot Points and Events

• Lin Qi enters the Gate and falls into an illusion.
• He finds himself in a mountain path scenario with Lin Xin and others, dressed in old-century clothing.
• The moon turns red, signaling the revival of the Blood Moon and the start of an apocalypse.
• Most people in the group turn into Zombies after looking at the red moon.

Character Developments

• Lin Qi: Adapts to the illusion, shows concern for Lin Xin, and demonstrates quick thinking and protective instincts.
• Lin Xin: Behaves realistically, caring for Lin Qi and showing concern for his well-being.

Significant Themes

• The illusion reflects Lin Qi's memories and experiences, highlighting his protective instincts towards his family.
• The Blood Moon's revival foreshadows an apocalyptic event, mirroring the Doomsday World's early stages.

Character Interactions

• Lin Qi and Lin Xin: Lin Qi protects Lin Xin from looking at the red moon, showing his instinctual protective behavior.
• Lin Qi and Green Hair: They interact briefly, with Green Hair offering Lin Qi food, showing a friendly relationship.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lin Qi and Lin Xin encounter a Zombie outbreak in an illusion.
• Lin Qi initially tries to save everyone but changes his mind and decides to prioritize his sister's safety.
• They escape while Green Hair (Uncle Wu) is left behind and turned into a Zombie.

Character Developments

• Lin Qi: Shows initial compassion but ultimately prioritizes his sister's safety, revealing his decisiveness and self-preservation instincts.
• Lin Xin: Stays with Lin Qi and follows his lead, showing trust in her brother's decisions.
• Green Hair (Uncle Wu): Gets overwhelmed by fear and is unable to save himself, leading to his transformation into a Zombie.

Significant Themes

• Self-preservation vs. altruism: Lin Qi's initial desire to save everyone is replaced by the instinct to protect himself and his sister.
• Decisiveness: Lin Qi's quick decision-making helps them escape the Zombie outbreak.
• Trust: Lin Xin's trust in Lin Qi is evident as she follows his lead without question.

Character Interactions

• Lin Qi and Lin Xin: Their sibling bond is strengthened as they face the crisis together, with Lin Xin trusting Lin Qi's decisions.
• Lin Qi and Green Hair: Lin Qi initially tries to save Green Hair but ultimately prioritizes his sister's safety, leaving Green Hair behind.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The protagonist starts a new job and moves into a new office.
• They decide to take a day off from work to rest and write updates.

Character Developments

• The protagonist shows signs of fatigue and busyness from the recent job change.
• They demonstrate self-awareness and prioritization of self-care by deciding to take a day off.

Significant Themes

• Work-life balance: The protagonist's decision to take a day off highlights the importance of maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
• Self-care: The character prioritizes their well-being and rest, indicating self-awareness and responsibility.

Character Interactions

• There are no character interactions mentioned in this chapter, as it is a solitary reflection.

• Lin Qi emerges from the "big shot's" room, having spent the same amount of time as others.
• Lin Qi feels that time in the illusion was different from reality.
• Si Shiming reveals hostility toward Lin Qi, hinting that Lin Qi gained some benefit and became stronger.
• Lin Qi suspects Si Shiming has a method to observe Extraordinary Profession ranks, like his Psychic Vision.
• Lin Qi nods at Lin Xin, indicating he received benefits, and smiles at Qiao Xi, who is curious about his change.
• Xu Qinghe feels defiant and unlucky for not receiving benefits.
• Baili Xueyuan dismisses the group, and they leave the building.
• Qiao Xi invites Si Shiming to chat, but he ignores her and leaves invisibly.
• Qiao Xi asks Lin Qi about his illusion experience, and he shares that he thinks it might have been real.
• Qiao Xi hints at wanting to exchange more information later.
• Lin Qi and Xu Qinghe are left alone. Xu Qinghe asks for a ride back to Spring City but leaves when Lin Qi mentions Lin Changshou.
• Lin Qi waits for Lin Changshou, who arrives with the woman. They board the Flying Vehicle, and the woman reminds Lin Changshou of his promise.

Key Plot Points and Events

1. Lin Qi exits the "big shot's" room with no apparent injuries.
2. Si Shiming reveals hostility toward Lin Qi.
3. Lin Qi suspects Si Shiming has a method to observe Extraordinary Profession ranks.
4. Qiao Xi asks Lin Qi about his illusion experience.
5. Lin Qi and Xu Qinghe are left alone, and Xu Qinghe leaves when Lin Qi mentions Lin Changshou.
6. Lin Changshou arrives with the woman, and they board the Flying Vehicle.

Character Developments

1. Lin Qi: Shows no signs of injury after exiting the "big shot's" room, hints at receiving benefits, and shares his thoughts about the illusion with Qiao Xi.
2. Si Shiming: Reveals hostility toward Lin Qi, indicating that he knows Lin Qi gained some benefit.
3. Qiao Xi: Shows curiosity about Lin Qi's change and hints at wanting to exchange more information later.
4. Xu Qinghe: Feels defiant and unlucky for not receiving benefits, asks Lin Qi for a ride back to Spring City, but leaves when he mentions Lin Changshou.
5. Lin Changshou: Arrives with the woman, hints at not getting along with her, and reminds Lin Qi to leave Yuchuan City quickly.

Significant Themes

1. The illusion's reality: Characters discuss whether the events in the illusion were real or not.
2. Benefits and consequences: Characters consider the potential benefits and consequences of their experiences in the illusion.
3. Trust and deception: Characters question each other's intentions and motives, as well as the truth behind their experiences.

Character Interactions

1. Lin Qi and Si Shiming: Si Shiming reveals hostility toward Lin Qi, hinting at his knowledge of Lin Qi's gain.
2. Lin Qi and Qiao Xi: Qiao Xi asks Lin Qi about his illusion experience, and they hint at wanting to exchange more information later.
3. Lin Qi and Xu Qinghe: Xu Qinghe asks Lin Qi for a ride back to Spring City but leaves when he mentions Lin Changshou.
4. Lin Changshou and the woman: They reminisce, and the woman reminds Lin Changshou of his promise.

Summary

Plot Points and Events

• Lin Qi feels uneasy about the woman Old Turtle met and her interest in him.
• Lin Changshou advises Lin Qi about his upcoming breakthrough.
• Lin Qi reveals he has a peculiar Extraordinary Item for his breakthrough, but he's unsure of its ability.
• Lin Changshou recognizes the Extraordinary Item and agrees to explain its origins and classification.

Character Developments

• Lin Qi: Shows maturity and caution in handling the peculiar Extraordinary Item. He's also curious about its origins and abilities.
• Lin Changshou: Initially generous and excited to help Lin Qi, he becomes serious and guarded when Lin Qi mentions the peculiar Extraordinary Item. He reveals he knows about its classification and offers to explain.

Significant Themes

• The rarity and value of certain Extraordinary Items.
• The importance of caution and careful consideration when choosing an Extraordinary Item for a breakthrough.
• The potential dangers of breaking through to higher ranks without proper guidance.

Character Interactions

• Lin Qi and Lin Changshou: Lin Qi seeks Lin Changshou's advice about his breakthrough and the peculiar Extraordinary Item. Lin Changshou, initially excited to help, becomes serious and guarded when he recognizes the item. He agrees to explain its origins and classification but also expresses concern that someone might be setting Lin Qi up.

Chapter Summary: “Someone Wants to Harm Me Again!”

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lin Changshou warns Lin Qi that the Fourth Rank Extraordinary Item he obtained may have been designed as a trap.
• Lin Qi realizes the item came from the Dragon Nation General Command Headquarters in the Doomsday World through Ding Yang, making the Headquarters a possible source of tampering.
• Although Lin Qi cannot understand why the Headquarters would target him—especially given their mutually beneficial cooperation—he begins reassessing the situation.
• Lin Changshou explains that different categories of Extraordinary Items impose different levels of “burden” on Wizards. This burden affects their humanity and can gradually push them toward the limits of their mental and spiritual stability.
• The item Lin Qi plans to analyze is apparently among the most dangerous types because it involves the origin of a powerful force. For an ordinary Fourth Rank Wizard, analyzing it could bring them close to their burden limit.
• Lin Qi should theoretically already be near that limit after analyzing several Fourth Rank items, including spatial items. However, he has experienced no burden at all, apparently because the Gate protects the core of his Spiritual Sea.
• Lin Qi becomes cautious about the Doomsday World’s authorities, remembering that they possess deep knowledge of Extraordinary Items and even predicted Blood Moon Island’s revival.
• After weighing the danger against the item’s potential power, Lin Qi decides to continue with his original plan. He trusts the Gate to protect him and believes he can stabilize his humanity later through emotional anchors and his Emotional Weapon ability.
• The chapter ends humorously when Lin Qi laughs at Lin Changshou’s repeated typing mistakes while the old man chats with his online girlfriend. Lin Changshou responds with an irritated threat of “Eastern Alliance-style family education.”

Character Developments

• Lin Qi: Becomes more suspicious and strategically cautious, recognizing that the Doomsday World may be far more dangerous and calculating than he previously assumed. Despite the warning, he remains confident in his abilities and chooses calculated risk over retreat. His control over his emotions and reliance on the Gate demonstrate his unusual resistance to the Wizard profession’s hidden dangers.
• Lin Changshou: Reveals important knowledge about the burdens associated with Extraordinary Items. He is shocked and envious that Lin Qi appears completely unaffected by a danger that would have severely restricted his own advancement. Despite his envy, he feels no jealousy because his love for his family is central to his humanity.
• Relationship: Their grandfather-grandson dynamic remains affectionate but expressed through teasing, mock insults, and threats. Lin Changshou’s concern for Lin Qi is evident beneath his gruff attitude.

Significant Themes

• Hidden danger behind power: The strongest abilities often carry the greatest risks, especially when they involve fundamental or origin-level forces.
• Trust and suspicion: Lin Qi must reconsider whether his cooperation with the Doomsday World authorities is genuinely safe or conceals a larger conspiracy.
• Humanity versus extraordinary power: The Wizard profession threatens the user’s humanity, making emotional stability and personal connections essential forms of protection.
• Exceptional talent and protection: Lin Qi’s lack of burden marks him as extraordinarily gifted, while the Gate gives him an additional safeguard that allows him to pursue dangerous power.
• Calculated risk: Lin Qi does not ignore the danger, but neither does he allow uncertainty to stop his advancement. He accepts the risk while preparing fallback methods.

Important Character Interactions

• Lin Changshou mentally explains the burden system to Lin Qi and warns him about the dangers of his chosen Extraordinary Item.
• Lin Qi silently processes the possibility that the General Headquarters may have set him up, then debates the risks and benefits of continuing.
• Lin Changshou’s envy of Lin Qi’s talent contrasts with his genuine familial affection.
• Lin Qi teases Lin Changshou over his distracted typing, prompting the old man’s familiar, mock-threatening response.

Chapter Summary: “Breakthrough! The Final Stage of Fourth Rank”

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lin Qi and Lin Changshou return to Spring City and resume staying at their hotel. Lin Qi is surprised to learn that Qiao Xi has also returned, possibly because she knows the Heavenly Palace Conference is about to begin.
• At dawn on May 18, 2089, Lin Qi uses [Gate] to travel to the Doomsday World and retrieve the mysterious pure white crystal core hidden inside a suitcase.
• Lin Qi begins the Analysis process required for his final Fourth Rank breakthrough. The crystal disintegrates at a microscopic level, releasing special Spiritual Energy structures that merge with his Mental Power.
• During the process, Lin Qi observes that his Mental Power contains innate flaws or gaps. The crystal’s energy fills these defects, effectively “completing” or repairing him.
• Lin Qi successfully completes Analysis in roughly six hours and reaches the final stage of Fourth Rank.
• He discovers that his new ability is called Superposed Future. After testing it within a three-meter range, he perceives multiple possible futures extending roughly two minutes ahead.
• The ability allows him not only to observe possible future developments but potentially to choose among them or temporarily remove himself from a selected future.
• Lin Qi withdraws from the ability before experimenting further. Although the experience causes severe mental strain and headaches, he realizes that merely observing possible futures appears not to consume Mental Power.

Character Developments

• Lin Qi becomes more cautious and disciplined after nearly losing consciousness during earlier breakthroughs. He deliberately anchors his awareness to [Gate] to remain awake during Analysis.
• His understanding of Wizards changes dramatically. He realizes that Wizard Mental Power may be inherently damaged or incomplete, and that advancement is a process of repairing and transforming it.
• Lin Qi begins questioning whether Wizards are truly human, noting their similarities to the Blood Moon and speculating that the Blood Moon might be connected to the origin of Wizards.
• Despite these disturbing revelations, he reassures himself that untrained Wizards are still human, preserving his sense of identity.
• His combat potential increases significantly with Superposed Future, giving him a powerful predictive and possibly reality-altering ability before the Heavenly Palace Conference.

Significant Themes

• Transformation and identity: Wizard advancement may gradually change humans into something fundamentally different, raising questions about what Lin Qi—and Wizards in general—really are.
• Repair and completion: Analysis is presented as more than the acquisition of power; it repairs innate flaws in Mental Power and makes the Wizard more whole.
• The limits of human understanding: Superposed Future is so alien that Lin Qi struggles even to conceptualize how it works, emphasizing the distance between ordinary human cognition and higher-rank abilities.
• Power versus danger: Lin Qi gains extraordinary foresight, but the ability places immense pressure on his mind and may rapidly consume Mental Power when used extensively.
• Unanswered origins: The nature of [Gate], the true origin of Wizards, and the identity of the Blood Moon remain unresolved mysteries.

Character Interactions

• Lin Qi briefly considers contacting Lin Changshou after noticing Qiao Xi’s return, but decides against disturbing him because it is late and Lin Changshou had already reprimanded him earlier.
• Lin Changshou’s recommendation of the crystal core demonstrates his confidence in Lin Qi and suggests that the item’s strength is self-evident, even though he does not explain its exact ability.
• Qiao Xi’s unexplained return creates tension and uncertainty, hinting that she may possess intelligence about the upcoming Heavenly Palace Conference that Lin Qi and Lin Changshou do not yet have.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lin Qi receives a new Extraordinary Item, granting him the ability "Superposed Future."
• He tests the ability's "selection" and "disappearance" functions using Wang Ziru as a subject.
• Lin Qi discovers that the ability consumes a quarter of his Mental Power for selection and one-tenth for disappearance.
• He realizes the potential dangers and limitations of the ability, deciding to use it sparingly and strategically.

Character Developments

• Lin Qi demonstrates his analytical and strategic thinking, carefully testing and understanding his new ability.
• Wang Ziru shows loyalty and dedication to his work, even when temporarily affected by Lin Qi's ability.

Significant Themes

• The power and danger of precognition and its potential applications in research and combat.
• The importance of cautious and strategic use of extraordinary abilities to avoid risks and maintain secrecy.

Character Interactions

• Lin Qi and Wang Ziru interact in a professional setting, with Wang Ziru following Lin Qi's instructions without question.
• Lin Qi's ability temporarily affects Wang Ziru, leading to a moment of confusion and fear before his memories return.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The protagonist, who has been working overtime, decides to take a day off.
• They spend the day relaxing and engaging in personal activities, such as reading and visiting a park.
• The day off allows them to reflect on their work-life balance and the importance of self-care.

Character Developments

• The protagonist shows signs of self-awareness and prioritizes their well-being, indicating personal growth.
• They begin to understand the value of taking breaks and making time for oneself.

Significant Themes

• Work-Life Balance: The protagonist struggles with maintaining a healthy balance between work and personal life.
• Self-Care: The day off emphasizes the importance of taking care of one's physical and mental health.
• Reflection and Growth: The protagonist uses the day to reflect on their lifestyle and makes a conscious decision to change.

Character Interactions

• The protagonist interacts with their environment (e.g., the park) and personal belongings (e.g., books) rather than other characters, emphasizing their introspective journey.
• The lack of human interaction highlights their isolation due to overwork, subtly emphasizing the theme of work-life balance.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lin Qi decides to visit the Doomsday World General Headquarters after reaching the Fourth Rank, fourth stage.
• Yu Tong, representing the General Headquarters, invites Lin Qi to discuss cooperation against the doomsday crisis.
• Lin Qi agrees to go, taking only Wang Ziru and a Suitcase containing two sets of clothes.

Character Developments

• Lin Qi: Shows willingness to cooperate with the General Headquarters, but maintains caution and secrecy about his true abilities and intentions.
• Wang Ziru: Demonstrates loyalty and efficiency in managing Magic University Camp's affairs, showing he's capable of handling the camp's operations in Lin Qi's absence.
• Yu Tong: Reveals that the General Headquarters is under pressure and hopes to strengthen cooperation with Lin Qi.
• Ding Yang: Shows surprise and admiration for Lin Qi's apparent willingness to help the General Headquarters.

Significant Themes

• Cooperation and trust between camps in the face of the doomsday crisis.
• Lin Qi's strategic thinking and caution in dealing with the General Headquarters.
• The potential power dynamics and hidden agendas within the Doomsday World's factions.

Character Interactions

• Lin Qi and Wang Ziru: Show a strong bond and mutual trust, with Wang Ziru demonstrating unwavering loyalty to Lin Qi.
• Lin Qi and Yu Tong/Ding Yang: Maintain polite and respectful interactions, with Lin Qi keeping his true intentions hidden while Yu Tong and Ding Yang express admiration and hope for cooperation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The group travels by train to the General Headquarters, passing through various camps with colored flags indicating their status.
• Lin Qi learns about the different flag colors: green (ample defensive strength), yellow (strained situation), red (extreme danger), and black (camp fallen or Fourth Rank Monster present).
• Wang Ziru learns that his hometown's camp is flying a yellow flag, giving him hope that his family might still be alive.
• Lin Qi discovers that the General Headquarters is not in the camp they initially arrive at, but rather in a mountain, requiring a transfer to another train.

Character Developments

• Wang Ziru shows concern for his family's safety and determination to help Magic University Camp grow stronger to save them.
• Lin Qi demonstrates empathy and understanding towards Wang Ziru's situation, offering him comfort and support.
• Ding Yang and Yu Tong show respect and admiration for Lin Qi's charisma and Wang Ziru's strength of character.

Significant Themes

• The harsh reality of the apocalypse and the struggle for survival among camps.
• The importance of hope and determination in the face of adversity.
• The potential hidden strength of Dragon Nation's reserves, waiting for the right moment to counterattack the apocalypse.

Character Interactions

• Lin Qi offers comfort and support to Wang Ziru, strengthening their bond.
• Ding Yang and Yu Tong show camaraderie and understanding towards Wang Ziru's emotional state.
• Lin Qi, Ding Yang, and Yu Tong discuss the General Headquarters' location and its defensive measures.