Chapter Summaries

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• A crowd gathers around Li Yu, who is carrying a decaying corpse, leaving a trail of wet footprints.
• Police arrive, initially suspecting a prank, but the crowd insists it's a ghost.
• Li Yu's corpse becomes increasingly human-shaped and envelops him.
• More police arrive, and they try to control the crowd while discussing how to handle the situation.
• Li Yu's path leads to a quiet road where eight monks are meditating.
• Li Yu stops, experiences pain, and the corpse fully integrates with his body, transforming him into a decaying corpse.
• Li Yu's body collapses, and he escapes through a sewer grate.

Character Developments

• Li Yu's corpse becomes more human-like and eventually fuses with his body, changing him into a decaying corpse.
• The police are initially confused and unsure how to handle the situation but eventually try to control the crowd and contain Li Yu.

Significant Themes

• The struggle between the supernatural and the mundane, as police and civilians deal with an otherworldly phenomenon.
• The power of belief and collective will, as the crowd's insistence on the presence of a ghost influences the police's actions.

Character Interactions

• The crowd interacts with the police, initially causing confusion but later helping to spread information about the event.
• Li Yu interacts with the monks, experiencing pain and eventually escaping their attempt to contain him.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Yu, now a future ghost, merges with a monk's corpse, absorbing its toxins.
• The monk's corpse is gradually corrupted and bloated.
• Li Yu's killing intent increases, but he stops upon sensing a summons.
• A group of monks and police surround the lake, attempting to exorcise the water ghost.
• Li Yu merges with the water ghost, gaining control over it and the lake's water.
• Li Yu uses the lake water to attack the shore, overwhelming the monks and police.

Character Developments

• Li Yu: Transforms into a future ghost, gaining immense power and control over water. His consciousness remains active and in control of his new body.
• Monks: Their chanting and spells have limited effect on Li Yu. They are overwhelmed by Li Yu's power.

Significant Themes

• The struggle between humans and supernatural entities.
• The evolution and adaptation of supernatural entities.
• The limitations of traditional methods against powerful supernatural entities.

Character Interactions

• Li Yu and the monks: Li Yu's power is unaffected by the monks' spells, leading to their defeat.
• Li Yu and the water ghost: Li Yu merges with the water ghost, gaining control over it and its power.
• Li Yu and the police: Li Yu's attack on the shore demonstrates his disregard for human life and authority.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Yu's memories reveal a horrifying scene where he, now a powerful ghost, attacks and kills police officers and a monk.
• Li Yu's body decomposes and reforms, allowing him to consume and control others, causing them to dissolve from within.
• A mysterious ghost, stronger than Li Yu, appears under a streetlamp, causing Li Yu to feel fear.
• Li Yu's memory skips back in time, and he is seen running away from the unknown ghost.

Character Developments

• Li Yu: Transformed into a powerful, arrogant, and reckless ghost. He experiments with his abilities, killing without purpose, and shows fear when encountering a stronger ghost.
• The Monk: Survives the initial attack but is bewildered and sorrowful at the scene. He acknowledges that Li Yu is no longer a typical ghost.

Significant Themes

• Power and Control: Li Yu's newfound abilities give him a sense of power and control, leading to arrogance and reckless behavior.
• Fear and its Consequences: Fear is the source of ghosts' power, and Li Yu's fear of the stronger ghost hints at the potential consequences of his actions.
• The Unknown: The mysterious ghost under the streetlamp represents the unknown, which Li Yu fears and cannot control.

Character Interactions

• Li Yu interacts with the monk and police officers, attacking and killing them without remorse.
• Li Yu encounters a stronger ghost, feeling fear and helplessness, unlike his previous encounters.
• The monk and police officers interact, trying to understand and combat Li Yu's new form, ultimately failing.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Yu, a powerful ability user, encounters a ghost and panics, leading to a chaotic battle.
• The ghost's yin energy infiltrates Li Yu's body, causing him immense pain and fear.
• Li Yu manages to escape by turning his body into a liquid and seeping into the ground.
• The protagonist wakes up from a dream, realizing he witnessed Li Yu's encounter with the ghost.
• News reports mention Li Yu's incident indirectly, and Wu Ling is informed.
• The protagonist receives a call from Fatty, who saw a vision of the future through a witch's skull he purchased.

Character Developments

• Li Yu: Shows fear and desperation when faced with the ghost, demonstrating his lack of control over his abilities.
• The Protagonist: Realizes the extent of his dream abilities and the potential consequences of supernatural exposure.
• Wu Ling: Acknowledges the changing dynamics of the supernatural world and the need for ability users to handle certain situations.
• Fatty (Skinny Guy): Develops his ability to see future events related to the supernatural, hinting at an impending crisis.

Significant Themes

• The struggle against the supernatural and the limits of human control.
• The evolution of the supernatural world and the changing dynamics of power.
• The consequences of supernatural exposure and the potential impact on society.

Character Interactions

• The Protagonist and Li Yu: The protagonist witnesses Li Yu's encounter with the ghost, highlighting the dangers of the supernatural world.
• The Protagonist and Wu Ling: They discuss the changing nature of the supernatural and the need for ability users to handle certain situations.
• The Protagonist and Fatty: Fatty shares his vision of the future, warning the protagonist about an impending crisis related to the supernatural.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A skinny guy foresees a prophecy: "He who touches water, dies."
• A nurse's social media post describes people with festering wounds dying mysteriously.
• Wu Ling sends Qiu Ziyang a file with photos of three candidates to deal with Li Yu.
• A news article suggests Gu Yan's ghost is targeting Nan Tian's fans.
• Qiu Ziyang's parents discuss a fake monk who warned about monsters and the foreign song.

Character Developments

• Qiu Ziyang: Becomes more involved in the supernatural events, trying to understand and manage them.
• Skinny Guy: Struggles with interpreting his visions and their accuracy.
• Wu Ling: Seems distracted, possibly due to Nan Tian and Gu Yan's issues.

Significant Themes

• The struggle to interpret and understand prophecies and their consequences.
• The impact of supernatural events on the general public's awareness and reactions.
• The responsibility of handling dangerous situations and protecting others.

Character Interactions

• Qiu Ziyang and the Skinny Guy: Share information and discuss the skinny guy's visions.
• Qiu Ziyang and Wu Ling: Discuss the candidates to deal with Li Yu and the situation with Gu Yan.
• Qiu Ziyang's parents: Discuss a fake monk and the foreign song, showing their lack of understanding about the supernatural events.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The protagonist checks on his sister, who is worried about the apocalypse rumors.
• He receives a call, and his soul leaves his body. He possesses Mi Yue, who is with Zhao Yongnan.
• Mi Yue and Zhao Yongnan are fleeing from a ghost that can control water and rot flesh.
• They encounter Master Wan Dao, who sacrifices his arm to warn them. He later turns into a corpse controlled by the ghost.
• Mi Yue and Zhao Yongnan are cornered in a kitchen, with the ghost approaching.

Character Developments

• The protagonist's sister shows concern and fear about the apocalypse.
• Mi Yue demonstrates decisiveness and courage in the face of danger.
• Zhao Yongnan shows determination and quick thinking.
• Master Wan Dao shows selflessness in protecting Mi Yue and Zhao Yongnan.

Significant Themes

• Fear and uncertainty in the face of the unknown (apocalypse, ghosts).
• Courage and decisiveness in the face of danger.
• Selflessness and sacrifice for the greater good.

Character Interactions

• The protagonist comforts and warns his sister.
• Mi Yue and Zhao Yongnan work together to escape the ghost.
• Master Wan Dao warns and protects Mi Yue and Zhao Yongnan before being controlled by the ghost.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Mi Yue encounters a decaying Master Wan Dao, who attacks him as a skeleton.
• Mi Yue kills Master Wan Dao in self-defense, causing him to freeze in shock.
• Zhao Yongnan finds Mi Yue and takes him to their shared residence.
• The residence is haunted by the ghost of the haunted house, who reenacts his murder on Zhao Yongnan and Mi Yue.

Character Developments

• Mi Yue: Traumatized by killing Master Wan Dao, he becomes catatonic and sees hallucinations of the ghost's murder.
• Zhao Yongnan: Shows concern for Mi Yue but is ultimately unable to help him. She is also killed by the ghost.

Significant Themes

• Trauma and its effects on mental state.
• The influence of the supernatural on the living.
• The power dynamics between the living and the dead.

Character Interactions

• Mi Yue and Zhao Yongnan: Despite their shared trauma, they are unable to support each other effectively.
• The ghost and the living: The ghost's presence and actions cause fear and chaos among the living.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The protagonist encounters a new ghost in the haunted house, which is not affiliated with the previous ghosts.
• The ghost sings a children's rhyme, causing the room to go dark and the ghost to attack.
• The protagonist uses his ability to outmaneuver and eventually defeat the ghost.
• The protagonist is driven out of the dream and returns to reality, finding missed calls from Fatty.
• Fatty arrives at the protagonist's house, and they decide to talk in the car as the protagonist needs to go to Gongnong Sixth Village.

Character Developments

• The protagonist demonstrates growth in his ability, successfully defeating a more challenging ghost.
• Fatty shows concern for the protagonist, trying to reach him earlier.
• The protagonist's sister expresses worry for him, indicating her care and support.

Significant Themes

• The theme of facing and overcoming challenges is reinforced as the protagonist confronts a more formidable ghost.
• The theme of friendship is highlighted through Fatty's concern and support for the protagonist.

Character Interactions

• The protagonist and the ghost engage in a tense, high-stakes game of cat and mouse, showcasing their abilities and strategies.
• The protagonist and Fatty reunite, expressing relief and concern for each other, and decide to work together to address the ongoing situation.
• The protagonist's family members, particularly his sister, express worry and support for him, highlighting their love and care.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fatty's illegal parking may result in a fine.
• Skinny shares new premonitions about a nursery rhyme involving three ghosts, including 'Uncle Ghost' who killed a family in a house.
• Qi Ge and his friends discuss the origin and potential truth of the nursery rhyme.
• Qi Ge has a vision of a man surviving an encounter with a ghost, but later dying in the same manner as the nursery rhyme.

Character Developments

• Qi Ge: Experiences visions related to the nursery rhyme, suggesting a deeper connection to the supernatural events.
• Skinny: Shows concern for Qi Ge's well-being after his vision.
• Fatty: Expresses fear and raises the possibility of the world changing due to the appearance of ghosts.

Significant Themes

• The power of words and stories (nursery rhymes, horror stories) to influence reality.
• The potential consequences of a changed world, with supernatural events becoming more common.

Character Interactions

• Qi Ge, Skinny, and Fatty discuss the nursery rhyme and its implications, leading to a heated argument.
• Qi Ge shares his vision with Skinny and Fatty, causing concern for his well-being.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The protagonist witnesses souls being reincarnated in a river, with an old man fishing and pulling out a soul.
• The scene changes, showing the river and surroundings becoming more ancient, and the old man transforming from a ghost to a living person.
• The old man is pulled into the river by a dark, seaweed-like creature and sees a vision of refugees fleeing, with their faces contorted in fear and numbness.
• He realizes he's dead and sees his own face among the refugees, collapsing in shock.
• The protagonist wakes up in the car, disoriented and in pain, having experienced a premonition.

Character Developments

• The protagonist experiences a vision that reveals the reversed timeline of events, challenging his understanding of reality.
• The old man (Ghost Uncle) is revealed to have been executed and transformed into a ghost, with his past events fabricated to create his legend.

Significant Themes

• Reversed Timeline: The vision shows events happening in reverse order, challenging the protagonist's understanding of cause and effect.
• Fabricated Past: The origin of Ghost Uncle's legend is revealed to be fabricated, questioning the authenticity of historical events and legends.
• Fear and Death: The old man's fear of death and the protagonist's fear of the bizarre phenomenon they experience are prominent themes.

Character Interactions

• The protagonist interacts with Fatty and Skinny, who express concern for his well-being after he wakes up from his vision.
• The old man (Ghost Uncle) interacts with the souls in the river and the protagonist through his vision.
• The protagonist observes the old man's actions and experiences his thoughts and fears.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Qi Ge realizes he's been in a dreamlike state and has new abilities.
• He learns about a rule set by a ghost king, which has been accepted by the public.
• History has changed again, and the situation has reached a critical point.
• Qi Ge heads to Gongnong Sixth Village to confront Ye Qing.

Character Developments

• Qi Ge: Realizes the gravity of the situation, feels despair, and becomes determined to uncover the truth.
• Ye Qing: Implied to be involved in Qi Ge's new abilities and the recent historical changes.

Significant Themes

• The changing nature of history and reality.
• The acceptance of the supernatural and its rules by society.
• Despair and determination in the face of overwhelming circumstances.

Character Interactions

• Qi Ge and the Skinny Guy: The Skinny Guy expresses concern for Qi Ge's well-being but ultimately supports his decision to go to the office.
• Qi Ge and the Fat Guy: The Fat Guy tries to reason with Qi Ge but ultimately respects his decision.
• Qi Ge and Ye Qing: Qi Ge decides to confront Ye Qing, implying a significant interaction between them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Qiu Ziyang reaches Building Six and senses Ye Qing's changed Yin energy.
• He finds Ye Qing transformed into a Ghost King and encounters Han Yun, who is also transformed and asks to be killed.
• A child's spirit emerges from Han Yun, killing him and changing his Yin energy to that of a Ghost King.
• The door to the otherworldly space opens, and monsters' roars echo from various directions.
• Qiu Ziyang falls from the sixth floor but is caught by Shou Zi and Pang Zi.
• He concludes that the world is experiencing an apocalypse due to the emergence of spirits and the breaking of established rules.

Character Developments

• Qiu Ziyang: Realizes the severity of the situation and the world's transformation, feels helpless and lost.
• Ye Qing: Becomes a Ghost King, his motives and actions unclear.
• Han Yun: Transformed unwillingly into a Ghost King, chooses to die rather than accept his fate.

Significant Themes

• Transformation and change: The world, ghosts, and even the Underworld are changing due to the emergence of spirits.
• Loss of control: Qiu Ziyang feels helpless as the situation spirals out of control.
• Apocalypse: The world is experiencing an apocalypse-like event, with new rules and phenomena emerging.

Character Interactions

• Qiu Ziyang and Ye Qing: Their relationship becomes uncertain as Ye Qing transforms into a Ghost King, potentially making them enemies.
• Qiu Ziyang and Han Yun: Han Yun's refusal to become a Ghost King leads to his death, showing his determination and resistance against the changes.
• Qiu Ziyang, Shou Zi, and Pang Zi: The trio reunites, with Shou Zi and Pang Zi saving Qiu Ziyang from falling.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ye Qing's plan to alter history has been successful, but the changes are happening in reverse order, starting from recent events.
• The interdimensional rifts open, and monsters from the future world react, potentially causing a disaster.
• Qiu Ziyang receives a call from his father, confirming his family's safety but also noticing the public's adaptation to supernatural phenomena.
• The skull reveals that "death has begun," hinting at an impending catastrophe.

Character Developments

• Qiu Ziyang feels helpless and lost, understanding the magnitude of the task ahead and the powerlessness against the overwhelming force altering history.
• The Thin and Fat guys remain loyal to Qiu Ziyang but are concerned about the recent events.
• Chen Xiaoqiu and Guo Yujie analyze the situation and prepare for the worst.

Significant Themes

• The powerlessness of individuals against the tide of history.
• The potential catastrophic consequences of the monsters' appearance.
• The adaptation of society to supernatural phenomena.

Character Interactions

• Qiu Ziyang interacts with the Thin and Fat guys, showing concern for their well-being but also a sense of detachment due to his knowledge of the future.
• Qiu Ziyang speaks with his father, feeling a complex mix of emotions due to the disconnect between his understanding of the current situation and his family's perceived safety.
• Chen Xiaoqiu, Guo Yujie, and Qiu Ziyang discuss the potential threats and prepare for the worst, demonstrating their resolve and unity in the face of adversity.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The protagonist realizes the gravity of the situation with the Ghost Kings and decides to find the ghost from his past to change history.
• He learns that there are older ghosts acting as Ghost Kings, increasing the urgency of the situation.
• The protagonist returns home to find his family worried about him due to the recent supernatural events.
• He discovers that the number of files in his bookshelf has increased, indicating more supernatural incidents are occurring.
• He scrolls through news articles, finding that the public is now aware of ghosts and that there have been many supernatural events in the past.

Character Developments

• The protagonist becomes more determined to find the ghost from his past to prevent further supernatural incidents.
• His family, particularly his mother and sister, show concern for his safety.

Significant Themes

• The increasing acceptance of the supernatural by society.
• The protagonist's responsibility in dealing with the supernatural threats.
• The consequences of altering the past.

Character Interactions

• The protagonist interacts with his family, reassuring them and agreeing to take his sister to school the next day.
• He has a brief interaction with Skinny and Fatty, warning Skinny not to use the skeleton.
• He doesn't contact Wu Ling about the recent events, suggesting a level of secrecy or caution.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The protagonist, after learning about the changed history, starts investigating the origin of the ancient ghost in traditional clothing.
• He decides to enter the dream and possess a ghost from the past to find clues about the ancient ghost.
• He chooses to start with a ghost from a year ago, whose photo is blurry, and the method of its killing is unclear.

Character Developments

• The protagonist shows determination and strategic thinking in his plan to deal with the ghost problem.
• He exhibits a sense of enlightenment and uncertainty about his new approach.

Significant Themes

• The theme of fate and inevitability is explored, with the protagonist questioning whether his actions will change the predetermined course of events.
• The theme of the supernatural becoming accepted and managed by society is further developed.

Character Interactions

• The protagonist considers involving Chen Xiaoqiu in his research, as he believes Chen can access national archives.
• He briefly thinks about Nangong Yao but decides against involving her due to her current preoccupation with other issues.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The chapter begins with Qiu Lin contemplating the changes and the future Qiu Ziyang had shown him.
• Qiu Lin helps his mother prepare breakfast and accompanies his sister to her dormitory.
• Upon arrival, they find the dorm in chaos due to multiple suicides.
• Qiu Lin discovers that Gu Yan, a fan of his sister's, is behind the suicides, using dark energy to control and kill the students.
• Qiu Lin and his sister hide in a grassy area, waiting for the slaughter to end.

Character Developments

• Qiu Lin: Struggles with the implications of the future Qiu Ziyang showed him and tries to protect his sister from the chaos at her dormitory.
• Qiu Yue (Qiu Lin's sister): Initially cheerful, she becomes terrified and seeks comfort from her brother after witnessing the suicides.

Significant Themes

• The power of the future and its uncertainty.
• The consequences of obsession and fanaticism (as seen through Gu Yan's actions).
• The struggle to protect loved ones from harm.

Character Interactions

• Qiu Lin and his mother: They share a warm moment as Qiu Lin helps his mother prepare breakfast.
• Qiu Lin and Qiu Yue: Qiu Lin protects his sister from the horrors unfolding at her dormitory, comforting her when she becomes terrified.
• Qiu Lin and Gu Yan (implicitly): Qiu Lin realizes that Gu Yan is behind the suicides and understands the danger she poses.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yin energy gathers and intensifies, suggesting an impending supernatural event.
• Mass hysteria and suicides occur at Minqing University, possibly triggered by Gu Yan, a vengeful ghost.
• The Yin energy condenses and then disappears, hinting at a delayed or altered attack.
• No further suicides occur after the Yin energy's disappearance, suggesting the target might not be the haters.
• Police, teachers, and medical personnel arrive to manage the situation and rescue survivors.

Character Developments

• The protagonist, the narrator, shows concern and protection towards his sister, demonstrating his caring nature.
• Gu Yan, the vengeful ghost, is revealed to be targeting her fans and possibly her enemies, displaying her malicious intent.
• Chen Xiaoqiu, the protagonist's friend, shows understanding and cooperation in handling the situation.

Significant Themes

• Revenge and Malice: Gu Yan's actions are driven by revenge, and her malice extends to her fans and haters.
• Power and Control: The protagonist reflects on the power dynamics between the living and the dead, questioning the consequences of becoming a Ghost King.
• Fear and Uncertainty: The characters face fear and uncertainty due to the supernatural events and the unknown intentions of Gu Yan.

Character Interactions

• The protagonist interacts with his sister, showing care and protection.
• The protagonist communicates with Chen Xiaoqiu, sharing information and coordinating a response to the situation.
• The protagonist interacts with a teacher, receiving instructions and information about the school's response to the crisis.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The protagonist decides to proactively find the original ghost causing the disturbances, instead of waiting.
• Students and outsiders gather at the gymnasium for safety, with the protagonist separated from his sister.
• A student plays Gu Yan's song, causing panic and chaos. He is shot dead by the police after attempting to provoke Gu Yan.
• The school changes its strategy, registering everyone and allowing local students to leave with parental consent.

Character Developments

• The protagonist becomes more determined to find the original ghost to prevent further chaos and deaths.
• The student who plays Gu Yan's song is revealed to have lost his best friend, driving him to suicidal actions.

Significant Themes

• Fear and Chaos: The existence of the Ghost King brings fear and chaos to the people, challenging their ability to accept and cope with its presence.
• Balance and Fragility: The current situation is fragile, and the protagonist realizes that the balance won't last, pushing him to act quickly.

Character Interactions

• The protagonist communicates with his sister over the phone, reassuring her amidst the chaos.
• Students and outsiders react differently to the situation, with students being more emotionally charged and outsiders expressing their views on the matter.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A student, Nan Tian, has a breakdown and is shot by police, causing panic at Minqing University.
• Lin Qi's sister is traumatized by the event.
• Lin Qi learns about the deaths of Nan Tian and Gu Yan from Wu Ling.
• Wu Ling and A Miao plan to deal with Li Yu the next day.
• Lin Qi warns Wu Ling about a potential threat from an old man fishing.
• Lin Qi decides to go to work the next day, despite his sister's concerns.
• Lin Qi's parents are worried and upset about the recent ghost incidents.
• Lin Qi searches the news and learns about the nationwide scope of Gu Yan's killings and the authorities' announcement of resolving Gu Yan's ghost.

Character Developments

• Lin Qi's sister shows resilience and concern for her brother, hiding her emotions from their parents.
• Lin Qi feels helpless and worried about keeping secrets regarding Ye Qing and Han Yun.
• Lin Qi's parents are distressed and fearful due to the recent ghost incidents, showing their vulnerability and dependence on Lin Qi.
• Wu Ling remains calm and focused on the mission, showing her experience and indifference to potential dangers.

Significant Themes

• The impact of ghostly encounters on ordinary people's lives, causing fear, anxiety, and trauma.
• The struggle to maintain normalcy amidst supernatural threats.
• The burden of secrets and the difficulty of sharing them.
• The acceptance of death and the fragility of life in the face of the supernatural.

Character Interactions

• Lin Qi and his sister show mutual concern and support, with Lin Qi trying to comfort and protect her.
• Lin Qi's parents rely on him for emotional support and reassurance.
• Lin Qi and Wu Ling communicate about the mission and potential threats, showing their trust and understanding of each other's roles.
• Lin Qi's sister shows resilience and understanding when Lin Qi decides to go to work the next day.

Key Plot Points

• The protagonist discovers that Nan Tian, believed to be dead, has no recent news or obituary.
• They find a painting by Bai An that matches the background of a paparazzi photo of Nan Tian, leading them to suspect Nan Tian might be alive and connected to Bai An.
• Chen Xiaoxiu reveals that Nan Tian is indeed alive and has been in hiding to prepare for confronting Gu Yan.

Character Developments

• The protagonist becomes more determined to uncover the truth about Nan Tian and his potential connection to Bai An's incident.
• Chen Xiaoxiu shows professionalism and decisiveness in agreeing to investigate Nan Tian's whereabouts and actions.

Significant Themes

• The struggle between personal relationships and the greater good, as seen in the protagonist's hesitation to investigate Nan Tian and the potential fallout with Qing Ye's people.
• The consequences of past actions and the inevitability of tragedy, reflected in the potential similarities between the protagonist's future and Nangong Yao's past.

Character Interactions

• The protagonist and Chen Xiaoxiu collaborate to investigate Nan Tian's whereabouts and actions, with Chen Xiaoxiu showing understanding and support for the protagonist's decision.
• The protagonist's thoughts reveal their internal struggle regarding their potential relationship with Nan Tian and the consequences of investigating him.