Chapter Summaries

Jinghai University began its Resource Raid match against Wannan University, with Xiang Hui capturing the Beast Pen and Bai Xiaowen leading four teammates to ambush the Gold Mine. Shi Feng approached the unclaimed Gold Mine alone, hoping to claim it before the rest of his team knew.

• Bai Xiaowen rebuffed Duanmucheng’s attempts to probe Jinghai’s tactics and warned Shi Feng to stay out of his sight during the match.
• Xiang Hui used the Thunderforged Grappling Hook Gun to reach the Beast Pen quickly and capture it, granting the blue team a movement-speed bonus.
• Duanmucheng planned for the red team to capture the Mill and Research Institute while Shi Feng scouted the Gold Mine, unaware that Bai Xiaowen had grouped four teammates there to ambush them.
• Bai Xiaowen’s group concealed themselves near the Gold Mine and waited for red team members to arrive, while Xiang Hui headed toward them without spending another grappling-hook use.
• Shi Feng reached the unclaimed Gold Mine alone and chose not to report his discovery, intending to capture it first and impress his teammates.

Bai Xiaowen’s team ambushed and killed Shi Feng near the Gold Mine, earning first blood for Jinghai University. As the teams regrouped, Duanmucheng outlined a plan for Wannan University to capture other resource buildings and recover from the ambush.

• Bai Xiaowen’s team trapped Shi Feng with summoned Skeleton Soldiers and the Butcher, then Li Shuyi, Han Xu, Feng Zi'ang, and their summons killed him in under four seconds.
• The venue announced Shi Feng’s death as first blood for Jinghai University, and Bai Yanni’s replay commentary praised Bai Xiaowen and Li Shuyi’s coordination.
• Shi Feng’s teammates questioned him, but he could not speak while in Ghost form.
• Duanmucheng calmed Wannan University’s team and directed Lu Jiadong and Xu Wenze to capture the Forge while he and Chu Li went for the Mill and then the Gold Mine.

Bai Xiaowen led Blue’s four-person squad to ambush Duanmucheng and Chu Li, using their numerical advantage to attack before the enemy could regroup. Duanmucheng called for a retreat, but Butcher and Bai Xiaowen’s skeletons blocked Chu Li’s escape, leaving the western-route pair surrounded.

• Bai Xiaowen predicted Wannan University would split up to capture resource points and sent his squad southwest to intercept the western-route pair while Xiang Hui went to seize the Research Institute.
• Bai Xiaowen sensed Duanmucheng and Chu Li approaching and shared their abilities with his teammates before they sprang their ambush.
• Li Shuyi charged Duanmucheng while Bai Xiaowen’s Intimidation frightened both enemies, and Chu Li dispelled the effect and shot at Li Shuyi.
• Han Xu used Cover to protect Li Shuyi from Duanmucheng’s Crusader Heavy Strike, and Duanmucheng realized four opponents had attacked them and ordered a retreat.
• Chu Li fled, but Butcher landed in his path as Bai Xiaowen’s armored skeletons closed in behind him.

Bai Xiaowen’s team split its forces to corner Chu Li and Duanmucheng, using summons and coordinated attacks to keep them from escaping. Chu Li was killed, while Duanmucheng used his trump cards to flee, and Bai Xiaowen chose not to pursue him.

• Bai Xiaowen used Targeted Airdrop to block Chu Li while Li Shuyi, Han Xu, and Rageclaw surrounded Duanmucheng.
• Duanmucheng used Holy Light Judgment on Li Shuyi, who withdrew and switched to attacking Chu Li as Bai Xiaowen’s summons stopped Duanmucheng from escaping.
• Chu Li used Blink, but Bai Xiaowen’s Bone Warlock stunned him and summoned soldiers blocked his route again.
• Duanmucheng used Divine Storm and stacked two speed boosts to escape after Bai Xiaowen’s Heart-Confounding Talisman was dispelled.
• Bai Xiaowen and Li Shuyi’s forces killed Chu Li, and Bai Xiaowen decided to let Duanmucheng go.

Bai Xiaowen explained why his team should target easier opponents and preserve Duanmucheng’s depleted skills, then used surveillance and misdirection to arrange a return strike. His team ambushed and defeated Wannan University’s last two members, Xu Wenze and Lu Jiadong.

• Bai Xiaowen explained to Li Shuyi that killing an Elite Class cost less than killing a Hero Class while increasing revival time by the same amount.
• Lu Jiadong captured the Forge for the red side, and Xiang Hui captured the Research Institute for the blue side.
• Duanmucheng sent Xu Wenze and Lu Jiadong toward the Gold Mine while Bai Xiaowen ordered his team to regroup there and set an ambush.
• Bai Xiaowen revealed that his Shadow Assassin had been tracking Duanmucheng, allowing him to monitor the enemy’s position and avoid splitting his team.
• Bai Xiaowen’s team ambushed and killed Xu Wenze and Lu Jiadong at the Gold Mine.

Jinghai University wiped out Wannan University’s team, captured all five resource buildings, and trapped the opponents at their base. After Duanmucheng finally resurrected and led another fight, Shi Feng and Chu Li fell, while Jinghai’s team stabilized Xiang Hui and continued its assault.

• Bai Xiaowen’s team killed Xu Wenze and Lu Jiadong, while Xiang Hui captured the Forge.
• Bai Xiaowen’s team ambushed Duanmucheng, Chu Li, and Shi Feng, killing all three and leaving Duanmucheng last in the resurrection queue.
• Xiang Hui captured the Mill as Bai Xiaowen and the others blockaded Wannan University’s Main Base.
• Xu Wenze, Lu Jiadong, Shi Feng, and Chu Li resurrected but waited inside the base until Duanmucheng returned.
• Duanmucheng led Wannan University into another team fight, but Bai Xiaowen’s team split up the opponents and killed Shi Feng and Chu Li.

Jinghai University defeated Wannan University in the first elimination match, with Bai Xiaowen earning MVP. Afterward, the teams traded barbs in the corridor, and Bai Xiaowen told Shi Feng that Jinghai would finish the series in the next match.

• Bai Yanni's commentary impressed Yan Xiaoxin, who decided to make her the regular host for the University Team's home matches.
• Bai Xiaowen's team wiped out Wannan University's players again, and Wannan surrendered as the blue side claimed victory.
• Bai Xiaowen earned Match MVP with eight kills and four assists, while his teammates also posted strong individual results.
• The two teams met in the corridor during the break, where Chu Li, Xu Wenze, and Shi Feng complained that Jinghai had won through tricks and luck.
• Xiang Hui reminded Shi Feng that Bai Xiaowen had warned Wannan's players not to enter his line of sight.
• Bai Xiaowen told Shi Feng there would be no third match because Jinghai would win the second and eliminate Wannan two to zero.

Jinghai University faced Wannan University in Crystal Destruction Mode, where Bai Xiaowen’s unconventional mid-lane strategy overwhelmed the opposing team. Bai Xiaowen led Jinghai to victory and advanced to the CUAA National Championship Top 16.

• Bai Xiaowen and Xiang Hui taunted Wannan University’s players before both teams drew Crystal Destruction Mode on the League of Legends S8 map.
• Bai Xiaowen assigned himself to mid, Li Shuyi to jungle, and the other players to safe lane roles focused on defending and supporting mid.
• Li Shuyi cleared the jungle by dodging the monsters’ attacks, while Bai Xiaowen pressured Xu Wenze in mid and warned Han Xu to avoid Duanmucheng’s attempted top-lane gank.
• Bai Xiaowen and Li Shuyi killed Xu Wenze for first blood, and Bai Xiaowen later took repeated kills and destroyed the first mid turret.
• Jinghai took the outer turrets, built a large economic lead, and broke through two high grounds after winning successive team fights.
• At the twenty-sixth minute, Jinghai wiped out Wannan University and destroyed its crystal, advancing to the CUAA National Championship Top 16.

After Jinghai University defeated Southern Anhui University and advanced to the top sixteen, Bai Xiaowen declared that his goal was to win the CUAA National Championship. The chapter ended with reporters turning toward the defeated Southern Anhui team for interviews.

• Duanmucheng blamed Jinghai University’s tactics for the losses and said he wanted a fair True Kill Mode match against Bai Xiaowen someday.
• Bai Xiaowen thanked his teammates and substitutes for their work while answering questions from reporters, including Wei Xiaoxiao.
• Wei Ran told Bai Xiaowen that Duanmucheng remained unconvinced and asked whether he had a response.
• Bai Xiaowen ignored Yu Yiguang’s provocative question and said his goal was to win the championship.
• Wei Ran suggested that Yu Yiguang interview Southern Anhui University’s defeated players, who had few reporters around them.

After Jinghai University advanced to the round of sixteen, Bai Xiaowen learned that Shandong University would be their next opponent and explained why playing away would not be a major disadvantage. He planned to visit the Wilderness Zone to build up Butcher’s health, while the team continued training ahead of next Saturday’s match.

• Yan Xiaoxin told Bai Xiaowen that Shandong University had beaten NMG University 2–0 and would face Jinghai University in the next round.
• Bai Xiaowen learned that Jinghai University would play away at Shandong University next Saturday and reassured the team that the venue offered little practical advantage.
• Bai Xiaowen said he would visit the Wilderness Zone to stack Butcher’s Slaughterhouse health bonus, while Li Shuyi stayed behind to train with the other players.
• Li Shuyi warned Bai Xiaowen about the Boutu Guild, but he said the Zhao Family would not dare act against him under scrutiny.
• After the team’s celebratory dinner and a night on Starlight Live, Bai Xiaowen ate breakfast with Li Shuyi the next morning.

After Jinghai University’s victory over Wannan University drew attention, Bai Xiaowen dismissed a hostile local newspaper article as an attempt to attract attention. Shandong University prepared to face Jinghai, with Bao Yiming warning his teammates not to underestimate Bai Xiaowen and ordering them to study Jinghai’s match recordings.

• Newspapers praised Bai Xiaowen and Jinghai University after their upset win, while Yu Yiguang published a critical article featuring interviews with the defeated Wannan University Team.
• Li Shuyi became angry about the article, but Bai Xiaowen told her Yu Yiguang was likely taking the opposite approach to attract attention and then drove away from campus.
• At Shandong University’s training base, Bao Yiming and his teammates discussed their upcoming match against Jinghai University.
• Shi Haiyan defended Bai Xiaowen’s strength, while Zhang Yubin dismissed him and vowed to shoot him down.
• Bao Yiming acknowledged Bai Xiaowen’s strength but said his team would not be as easy to defeat as Wannan, then told his teammates to study Jinghai’s match recordings.

Bai Xiaowen and Old Demon accepted a mission to clear Venomous Snake Valley, where they found swarms of poisonous rattlesnakes. The mission began with Butcher and two skeletons charging into the valley and being struck by the snakes’ venom.

• Bai Xiaowen met Old Demon at the guild hall, and they selected the Venomous Snake Valley mission despite Old Demon’s warning about the vipers’ poison.
• Bai Xiaowen overheard Hou Zihua and Tan Li criticizing Old Demon and speculating that Bai Xiaowen would take over the guild, while Old Demon chose not to listen to their private conversation.
• Bai Xiaowen and Old Demon drove south to Venomous Snake Valley and identified the creatures there as level-one Desert Rattlesnakes with stacking poison and a launching attack.
• Bai Xiaowen summoned Butcher and two Skeleton Sword-and-Shield Soldiers to lead the way, and several rattlesnakes sprang at them and inflicted poison.
• Butcher activated Rot as the poisoned summoned creatures faced the snake swarm.

Bai Xiaowen and Old Demon cleared swarms of Desert Rattlesnakes in Venomous Snake Valley, but their advance revealed a hidden cave and a threat greater than the official mission intelligence suggested. Bai Xiaowen decided to investigate and defeat whatever was inside before reporting the discovery.

• Bai Xiaowen used Butcher and the Skeleton Sword-and-Shield Soldiers to kill Desert Rattlesnakes, stacking Butcher’s maximum Life Value, and personally killed an Elite Desert Rattlesnake that ambushed him.
• Bai Xiaowen noticed that the Elite Desert Rattlesnakes came from the northern valley, so he and Old Demon headed in that direction and found the snakes growing denser.
• Bai Xiaowen and Old Demon reached a mountain area where no snakes were present, and Bai Xiaowen’s Doom Bracelet indicated a moderate threat.
• Bai Xiaowen used Mental Scan to find a concealed cave sealed with rocks and hidden by bushes.
• Old Demon suggested they withdraw and report the discovery, but Bai Xiaowen chose to clear the cave’s threat first and seek a supplementary mission evaluation afterward.

Bai Xiaowen and Old Demon explored a cave and fought Tiya, a Snake Shepherd Priest boss bound to three giant pythons. Bai Xiaowen defeated Tiya and the pythons, earning a treasure chest and enough experience to reach Level 5 with 100% experience.

• Bai Xiaowen and Old Demon entered the cave, found foreign-style murals, and learned that a Desert King Python had killed the scouting Shadow Assassin.
• Bai Xiaowen and his summoned creatures fought three giant pythons while Old Demon cleared the rattlesnakes controlled by a hidden enemy.
• Bai Xiaowen revealed Tiya, a Level 7 Snake Shepherd Priest whose Life Sharing bound him to the three pythons.
• Tiya used Bewitching Drum, but Bai Xiaowen’s Eye of Evolution stunned him for eight seconds and let the group resume attacking.
• Bai Xiaowen killed Tiya and the three pythons, gained 7,000 Psionic Points and experience, and saw a Large Golden Treasure Chest appear above Tiya’s corpse.

Bai Xiaowen killed Tiya, gained a mysterious contract and a piece of Edjo-themed set equipment, and built Butcher’s maximum Life Value to 600 before returning to Jinghai. He then prepared for the CUAA National Championship match against Shandong University, where Zhang Yubin’s boastful interview had stirred up controversy as both teams entered the arena.

• After killing Tiya, Bai Xiaowen opened her treasure chest and obtained a Snake Herder's Bone Flute, the special item Mysterious Contract, and the Venomfang Priest's Robe.
• Bai Xiaowen and Old Demon cleared Venomous Snake Valley, and Butcher's maximum Life Value reached 600 on the trip back to Jinghai Base City.
• Bai Xiaowen deciphered the papyrus and identified the names Moaitaihe, Ahmose, and Tiya, along with the phrase Silent Tongue, as possible clues to Edjo set components.
• Bai Xiaowen resumed training and other preparations before traveling with Jinghai University's team to Quancheng Base City for the second-round elimination match against Shandong University.
• Zhang Yubin publicly claimed Shandong University would defeat Jinghai University, and Chen Guowei responded with a provocative interview of his own.
• Bao Yiming urged Zhang Yubin to focus on the match, then admitted he wanted to compete against Bai Xiaowen as the teams were called onto the stage.

Jinghai University and Shandong University began their True Kill Mode match on mountain terrain, where Bai Xiaowen’s team stunned Shandong’s formation with Intimidation. Bao Yiming broke through Jinghai’s defenses and used his control-breaking abilities to disable Feng Zi'ang, leaving the battle in progress.

• Yun Xiaozhu announced the rules, and the teams banned SOLO Mode Conquest Mode and Boss Challenge Mode before drawing True Kill Mode on mountain terrain.
• Bai Xiaowen led Jinghai University into the mountains, while Yu Ting detected their position and Shandong University chose a narrow passage between stepped cliffs for the encounter.
• Bai Xiaowen used Intimidation to stun Bao Yiming, Shi Haiyan, and Zhang Yubin and frighten Yu Ting and Mi Yuan.
• Bao Yiming and Zhang Yubin used control breaks, and Zhang Yubin freed Yu Ting and Mi Yuan while Bao Yiming charged Jinghai’s rear formation.
• Bai Xiaowen imprisoned Bao Yiming with Talisman Switching, but Bao Yiming used a second control break, grabbed Feng Zi'ang, and hurled him into two Skeleton Sword-and-Shield Soldiers.

Bai Xiaowen used the permanent party’s Tether skill to escape Bao Yiming and join Li Shuyi, then helped eliminate Zhang Yubin and Mi Yuan. The Butcher stalled Bao Yiming while Xiang Hui ambushed Yu Ting, leaving Shandong University’s remaining fighters under attack.

• Feng Zi'ang was eliminated by Yu Ting’s Frost Shard and Zhang Yubin’s arrow after Bao Yiming threw him into their attacks.
• Bai Xiaowen used Tether to cross the battlefield and reach Li Shuyi, then summoned Rageclaw and Kitz to attack Shandong University’s rear trio.
• Bai Xiaowen’s Orochi Nagi burned Zhang Yubin and Mi Yuan, who were then overwhelmed by Li Shuyi, Han Xu, Rageclaw, and Kitz.
• The Butcher blocked Bao Yiming’s route and resisted his failed grab, forcing Bao Yiming to fight it while Rot steadily damaged him.
• Xiang Hui swung onto the cliff behind Yu Ting and struck her with Whirling Twin Blades, inflicting two stacks of Bleeding.

Jinghai University defeated Shandong University in the first team match, then took the lead in the King of the Hill contest after Xiang Hui eliminated Zhang Yubin. Yu Ting appeared to kill Xiang Hui, but his final words suggested he had accomplished his task, leaving the duel’s outcome unresolved.

• Jinghai University defeated Shandong University after Bai Xiaowen’s Tether helped break the opposing team’s formation, and Bao Yiming traded his life to kill Xiang Hui.
• The teams selected SOLO Mode, King of the Hill Mode, and Feng Zi'ang lost to Zhang Yubin, who became the first king of the hill.
• Xiang Hui used his control-break and Ambush to catch and kill Zhang Yubin, taking his place as king of the hill.
• Yu Ting challenged Xiang Hui and used repeated Frost Shards to slow him, but Xiang Hui broke free and charged toward her.
• Yu Ting froze Xiang Hui with Frost Nova and struck him with Glacier Spike, then watched his Life Value empty as he said his task was complete.

Li Shuyi defeated Yu Ting and Mi Yuan in succession, leaving Jinghai University with control of the arena. Shandong University sent Shi Haiyan to face her next, despite his doubts about winning.

• Xiang Hui returned to the lounge after forcing Yu Ting to use Frost Ring and Glacier Spike, and Jinghai University immediately sent Li Shuyi to fight.
• Li Shuyi dodged Yu Ting’s Frost Shard, chased her down, and killed her with a rapid sword combo that detonated Thunder Mark.
• Mi Yuan used his crossbow to try to keep Li Shuyi at range, but she closed in with Shadowless Slash and killed him with Demonfire Dance.
• Shandong University debated how to handle Li Shuyi while her buff lasted, and Shi Haiyan admitted he feared he could not defeat her.
• After Yu Ting said Li Shuyi’s fiery buff had disappeared, Shi Haiyan entered the arena to challenge her.

Li Shuyi defeated Shi Haiyan after a fierce fight, giving the visiting team a one-against-three lead. With Li Shuyi exhausted and badly hurt, Bai Xiaowen substituted himself to face Shandong University’s last challenger, Bao Yiming.

• Shi Haiyan pursued Li Shuyi and traded heavy blows with her, but her Blood Drain skill restored her Life Value and weakened him.
• Shi Haiyan used Colossus Strike, but Li Shuyi activated her Void Ring’s Intangibility and attacked while his strikes passed through her.
• Li Shuyi built up her agility and cut down Shi Haiyan with a rapid assault, leaving Shandong University with only Bao Yiming.
• Bai Xiaowen requested a substitution rather than sending the exhausted Li Shuyi back into battle, and chose to face Bao Yiming himself.