Chapter Summaries

Xiao Fan learned that he would enter Cloud Sea in seven days, where choosing the right Skill Chain could determine his survival and future. After hearing Little Fatty boast about buying a Mystic Rank Skill Chain, Xiao Fan returned home and overheard his uncle speaking inside.

• A teacher warned Xiao Fan's class that creating skills without a compatible Skill Chain could be dangerous, then tested them on the Vertical and Horizontal Three Blades chain.
• Xiao Fan recalled his death on Earth while saving a drowning child and his arrival on Blue Star, where the Black Fog had forced people into Cloud Sea.
• Chen Xuewei recited the stages and requirements of the Vertical and Horizontal Three Blades Skill Chain.
• Little Fatty told Xiao Fan that his father had paid five million for a Mystic Rank Skill Chain and promised to look after him in Cloud Sea.
• Xiao Fan returned to the home he shared with Xiao Yi's family and stopped at the door when he heard his uncle speaking inside.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xiao Fan, a high school student, is about to enter Cloud Sea, a virtual reality game, but his family can't afford a beginner weapon due to his uncle's medical expenses.
• His uncle collapses at home, and Xiao Fan takes him to the hospital, putting the weapon purchase on hold.
• Xiao Fan decides to enter Cloud Sea without a starter weapon and plans to find a way to make money for his uncle's treatment inside the game.

Character Developments

• Xiao Fan: Shows maturity and responsibility, prioritizing his uncle's health over his own needs in the game. He's determined and resourceful, planning to make money in Cloud Sea to help his family.
• Uncle (Xiao Yi): Struggles with his health and feels guilty for not being able to afford Xiao Fan's starter weapon. He's loving and cares deeply for his family.
• Aunt: Worries about her husband's health and the family's financial situation. She's devoted to her family and supports Xiao Fan's decision to enter Cloud Sea.

Significant Themes

• Family Responsibility: Xiao Fan feels responsible for his family's well-being and is willing to make sacrifices for them.
• Financial Struggles: The family's financial difficulties impact Xiao Fan's preparation for entering Cloud Sea.
• Determination: Despite the setbacks, Xiao Fan remains determined to enter Cloud Sea and find a way to help his family.

Character Interactions

• Xiao Fan and Uncle: Xiao Fan reassures his uncle about his health and the weapon, showing understanding and maturity. His uncle feels guilty for not being able to provide for Xiao Fan.
• Xiao Fan and Aunt: Xiao Fan's aunt supports his decision to enter Cloud Sea and worries about his uncle's health. They share a caring and supportive relationship.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xiao Fan decides to pursue the Healer Class despite the risks and slower leveling.
• He plans to create unique healing skills in Cloud Sea.
• Students enter Cloud Sea through login devices, and Xiao Fan successfully creates his first skill.

Character Developments

• Xiao Fan shows determination and resourcefulness in his decision to create healing skills.
• Little Fatty (Zhang Xiashi) demonstrates loyalty and concern for Xiao Fan.

Significant Themes

• The importance of unique skills and attributes in Cloud Sea.
• The potential of creating skills that transcend reality.

Character Interactions

• Xiao Fan and Little Fatty discuss their plans for the Healer Class and teaming up in Cloud Sea.
• Xiao Fan's interaction with the system during skill creation highlights his excitement and determination.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xiao Fan creates a Heaven-Tier Skill, "Halo of the Saintess," which increases his mana capacity as he heals.
• The creation of the skill is announced region-wide, causing a stir among Players.
• Xiao Fan is rewarded with an extra free skill creation opportunity and 500 Core Power.
• Xiao Fan and his classmates enter the game for their exam, which involves hunting Fierce Beasts in the Cloud Sea Forest.

Character Developments

• Xiao Fan demonstrates his strategic thinking and understanding of the game's mechanics.
• Xiao Fan's friend, a chubby guy, struggles with meeting the attribute requirements for a Mystic Rank Skill Chain.

Significant Themes

• The importance of attributes and traits in creating powerful skills.
• The significance of Heaven-Tier Skills and the impact of their creation on the game world.
• The competitive nature of the game, with Players eager to find the mysterious creator of the Heaven-Tier Skill.

Character Interactions

• Xiao Fan interacts with his classmate, discussing their skills and the exam.
• Xiao Fan comforts his friend, who is frustrated with his skill creation progress.
• The Principal addresses the students, explaining the exam rules and procedures.

Key Plot Points and Events

+ Xiao Fan and Little Fatty (Zhang Mo) form a team with Chen Xuewei, Zhang Yuanyuan, and Zhang Chao for the exam.
+ Chen Xuewei's team is initially reluctant to include Xiao Fan and Little Fatty but eventually accepts them at Chen Xuewei's insistence.
+ The exam begins, and the teams enter the Forest.

Character Developments

+ Xiao Fan discovers his popularity due to his Healer Class and is pleased.
+ Little Fatty is envious of Chen Xuewei's team and is overjoyed when they're invited to join.
+ Chen Xuewei shows leadership and determination by standing up for Xiao Fan and Little Fatty against Zhang Yuanyuan and Zhang Chao.
+ Zhang Yuanyuan and Zhang Chao initially reject Xiao Fan and Little Fatty but later back down due to Chen Xuewei's intervention.

Significant Themes

+ The importance of teamwork and cooperation in Cloud Sea.
+ The influence of skill tiers on a player's strength and status.
+ The dynamics of social interactions and power struggles within a team.

Character Interactions

+ Xiao Fan and Little Fatty form a bond as they're the only ones willing to team up with each other initially.
+ Chen Xuewei shows favoritism towards Xiao Fan and Little Fatty, leading to tension with Zhang Yuanyuan and Zhang Chao.
+ Zhang Yuanyuan and Zhang Chao initially look down on Xiao Fan and Little Fatty but later comply with Chen Xuewei's decision.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The squad encounters and defeats three Iron-Eating Rats (Level 1 Fierce Beasts).
• Chen Xuewei levels up to Level 2 using the squad's collective Core Power.
• Xiao Fan levels up to Level 2, but his skill, Halo of the Saintess, hasn't added any mana yet.
• A dangerous aura from an unknown source locks onto the squad.

Character Developments

• Chen Xuewei demonstrates her strength and leadership, becoming the main damage dealer of the squad.
• Zhang Yuanyuan shows jealousy towards Chen Xuewei and disdain for Xiao Fan.
• Xiao Fan proves his worth by sensing danger before it arrives, but his skill remains useless.

Significant Themes

• The importance of teamwork and communication in survival.
• The struggle between individual strength and team dynamics.
• The challenges and rewards of leveling up in the game.

Character Interactions

• Chen Xuewei and Xiao Fan form a bond as they both contribute to the squad's safety and progress.
• Zhang Yuanyuan's jealousy causes friction within the squad, particularly with Chen Xuewei.
• Zhang Chao and Little Fatty show support for Xiao Fan, acknowledging his contributions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The group encounters a level 3 Wild Boss, the Green-Eyed Ink-Patterned Flood Dragon, unexpectedly in the Cloud Sea Forest.
• They attempt to fight the boss but struggle due to its high defense and their low damage output.
• Xiao Fan decides to create a new skill mid-battle to help turn the tide.

Character Developments

• Chen Xuewei demonstrates quick thinking and bravery, drawing the boss's aggro when needed.
• Zhang Yuanyuan and Zhang Chao show determination but struggle with the boss's high defense.
• Little Fatty's courage is tested, and he takes significant damage before being temporarily incapacitated.

Significant Themes

• Teamwork and Strategy: The group must coordinate their attacks and switch aggro to survive.
• Adaptability: Xiao Fan must adapt to the unexpected encounter and create a new skill on the spot.
• Courage and Determination: Characters face their fears and push their limits to protect each other.

Character Interactions

• Xiao Fan and Chen Xuewei: They work together to draw aggro and heal Little Fatty.
• Chen Xuewei and the others: They follow Xiao Fan's commands, switching aggro and attacking when they can.
• Xiao Fan and Little Fatty: Xiao Fan tries to heal Little Fatty but realizes his bandage has no effect on internal injuries.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Xuewei and her team are exhausted and nearing defeat against the Green-Eyed Ink-Patterned Flood Dragon.
• Xiao Fan uses his second skill creation opportunity to create 'Gift of the Saintess', a powerful group healing and buff skill.
• The team, boosted by Xiao Fan's skill, manages to turn the tide and defeat the boss.

Character Developments

• Chen Xuewei and her team gain confidence and adapt to Xiao Fan's support skills.
• Xiao Fan demonstrates his strategic thinking and leadership by warning the team about the skill's duration.

Significant Themes

• Teamwork and adaptability are crucial for survival in the game.
• Xiao Fan's skills and strategic thinking set him apart from other players.

Character Interactions

• Xiao Fan guides and supports the team, showing concern for their well-being and performance.
• Chen Xuewei and her team rely on Xiao Fan's skills and follow his instructions, demonstrating trust in his abilities.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The team of five, led by Xiao Fan, successfully defeats the Level 3 World Boss, Green-Eyed Ink-Patterned Flood Dragon.
• They receive 16 Core Power as a reward, which they decide to split equally among the team, with Xiao Fan getting 4 points due to his crucial role.
• They continue hunting Fierce Beasts for the remaining time in the exam.

Character Developments

• Xiao Fan: Proves his strategic prowess and leadership by guiding the team to victory. He also reveals that he created the powerful skill that buffed the team.
• Chen Xuewei: Recognizes Xiao Fan's abilities and offers him a fair share of the rewards. She also shows understanding of the game's unwritten rules about not inquiring about others' high-level skills.
• Zhang Yuanyuan and Zhang Chao: Apologize to Xiao Fan for their earlier behavior and show respect for his contributions.

Significant Themes

• Teamwork and strategy: The team's victory is a result of their combined efforts and Xiao Fan's strategic commands.
• Respect for abilities: The team members come to respect Xiao Fan's skills and contributions.
• Game mechanics: The low output of Core Power from Fierce Beasts and the importance of Heaven-Tier Skills are highlighted.

Character Interactions

• Xiao Fan and the team: They work together to defeat the Boss and share the rewards equally, fostering a sense of teamwork and camaraderie.
• Chen Xuewei and Xiao Fan: She acknowledges Xiao Fan's skill and offers him a fair share of the rewards, showing respect for his abilities.
• Zhang Yuanyuan and Zhang Chao with Xiao Fan: They apologize for their earlier behavior and show respect for his contributions, indicating a shift in their attitude towards him.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Xuewei's team gains 100 points, leading the exam rankings.
• They kill a Level 3 Wild Boss, a Green-Eyed Ink-Patterned Flood Dragon, worth 50 points.
• The exam ends after five hours, and teams start exiting the Mist Forest.

Character Developments

• Xiao Fan's skills and healing method are noticed and praised by his teammates.
• Xiao Fan admits to creating his healing skill, surprising his teammates.
• Chen Xuewei's perspective reveals her newfound respect and curiosity towards Xiao Fan.

Significant Themes

• The power and rarity of Earth-Tier Skills.
• The significance of starting points and initial advantages in the game.
• The value and uniqueness of original skills created by Players.

Character Interactions

• Xiao Fan's team works together to hunt Fierce Beasts and gain points.
• The fatty, Zhang Chao, and Zhang Yuanyuan support each other to check their scores.
• Xiao Fan and Chen Xuewei remain together, sharing a moment of anticipation and understanding.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xiao Fan and Chen Xuewei have an awkward reunion after years of estrangement due to past events.
• Xiao Fan's team achieves the highest score in the college entrance exam, securing them a top position in the Novice Zones.
• Xiao Fan visits his Uncle at the hospital, where he learns about his family's financial struggles and his Uncle's desire to re-enter the game for money.
• Chen Xuewei's family receives her exam results, revealing her exceptional score.

Character Developments

• Xiao Fan: He remains indifferent to Chen Xuewei's past actions, focusing on the present and his goals in the game.
• Chen Xuewei: She still harbors feelings for Xiao Fan and regrets her past actions.
• Xiao Yi (Xiao Fan's Uncle): He feels guilty for Xiao Fan's exam performance due to his illness and considers re-entering the game for money, despite his wife's objections.
• Chen Zhihao (Chen Xuewei's Father): He is proud of Chen Xuewei's exam results and sees her as a source of honor for their family.

Significant Themes

• The impact of past actions on present relationships.
• The struggle between family responsibilities and personal goals.
• The importance of family and the consequences of putting them in danger.

Character Interactions

• Xiao Fan and Chen Xuewei have a tense reunion, with Chen Xuewei hoping for forgiveness and Xiao Fan remaining distant.
• Xiao Fan's team celebrates their exam victory together, deciding to form a team in the Novice Zone.
• Xiao Fan visits his Uncle at the hospital, where they discuss his Uncle's health and the family's financial situation.
• Chen Zhihao praises Chen Xuewei's exam results, highlighting the importance of her achievements to their family's status.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Xuewei's parents discuss her exam results and the District 1 quota.
• Li Weiyang discovers Xiao Fan is in the first-place team with Chen Xuewei and demands his results be changed to District 18.
• Xiao Fan awaits his admission letter, growing anxious as days pass without receiving it.
• Xiao Fan finally receives his admission letter for District 18, causing him to question the fairness of the system.

Character Developments

• Li Weiyang: Shows her malicious side, plotting to send Xiao Fan to the worst Novice Village.
• Xiao Fan: Becomes more determined to improve his family's situation after seeing their struggles.
• Xiao Yi: Feels guilty for Xiao Fan's perceived poor performance, decides to take responsibility.

Significant Themes

• Class struggle and social inequality, as seen in Li Weiyang's treatment of Xiao Fan and his family.
• The importance of family and support, shown through Xiao Fan's concern for his relatives and their hardships.

Character Interactions

• Li Weiyang and Chen Zhihao: Discuss their daughter's future and plot against Xiao Fan.
• Xiao Fan and his family: Share a heavy dinner atmosphere due to Xiao Fan's delayed admission letter, highlighting their bond and struggles.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xiao Fan confronts the Principal about his unexpected assignment to Zone 18.
• The Principal tries to justify the assignment but eventually admits it was due to Xiao Fan's association with Chen Xuewei.
• Xiao Fan storms out, determined to seek higher authority.
• He is intercepted by the Chen Family and taken to meet Chen Zhiqiang, who threatens Xiao Fan and his family.
• Xiao Fan vows revenge and decides to excel despite his circumstances.

Character Developments

• Xiao Fan: Becomes more determined and motivated after facing injustice and humiliation. He decides to use his knowledge of Earth's culture to excel in the Novice Zone and seek revenge.
• Principal: Reveals his corrupt nature and willingness to compromise his principles for the Chen Family's sake.
• Chen Zhiqiang: Demonstrates his arrogance and disregard for those he deems inferior, believing that only strength matters.

Significant Themes

• Weakness and Strength: Xiao Fan's weakness leads to his mistreatment, fueling his desire to become stronger.
• Injustice and Revenge: Xiao Fan faces injustice and humiliation, driving him to seek revenge.
• Determination and Perseverance: Despite the challenges and threats, Xiao Fan remains determined to succeed and overcome his circumstances.

Character Interactions

• Xiao Fan and the Principal: Their interaction reveals the Principal's dishonesty and Xiao Fan's growing frustration and anger.
• Xiao Fan and Chen Zhiqiang: Their meeting highlights Chen Zhiqiang's arrogance and Xiao Fan's resolve to defy the Chen Family's expectations.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xiao Fan arrives at the Government Affairs Hall to collect his game login device.
• He meets his friends—Fatty, Zhang Yuanyuan, and Zhang Chao—who are assigned to Novice Village Zone 2.
• Xiao Fan reveals he's been admitted to Novice Village Zone 18, causing his friends to express concern and disbelief.
• Xiao Fan logs into the Cloud Sea game and finds himself in the dilapidated District 18 Novice Village.
• He meets Wind Snow Traveler, the manager of District 18.

Character Developments

• Xiao Fan remains calm and indifferent about his assignment to Zone 18, showing confidence in his abilities.
• Xiao Fan's friends express worry and disbelief about his assignment, showing their care for him.
• Wind Snow Traveler is introduced as a solid, patient, and honest individual.

Significant Themes

• Potential vs. Assignment: The discrepancy between Xiao Fan's potential and his assignment to Zone 18 raises questions about fairness and opportunity.
• Friendship and Support: Xiao Fan's friends show concern and support for him, despite his unexpected assignment.
• Environmental Disparity: The stark contrast between Novice Village Zone 1 and Zone 18 highlights the inequality between different zones.

Character Interactions

• Xiao Fan interacts with his friends, revealing his assignment and reassuring them of his capabilities.
• Xiao Fan meets Wind Snow Traveler, the manager of District 18, and they exchange a brief conversation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• 20 new Players arrive in Zone 18, greeted by Wind Snow Traveler, the Village Chief.
• Players receive maps of nearby Beast Zones and are warned about the dangers of the wild and the lack of hospitals or healers.
• Xiao Fan, a new Player, declines to join a group tour and instead rents a Thatch Hut.
• Xiao Fan discovers he can create weapons at level 5 and decides to team up with others to level up.
• He finds a forest with Seven-Colored Flowers that restore health, activating his Halo of the Saintess skill and granting him MP.

Character Developments

• Wind Snow Traveler is introduced as the cautious and informative Village Chief.
• Xiao Fan demonstrates resourcefulness and strategic thinking, renting a house for comfort and safety, and quickly discovering a way to farm MP.

Significant Themes

• The harsh and dangerous environment of Cloud Sea, where even breathing costs money and basic survival requires careful planning.
• The importance of teamwork and cooperation among Players to overcome challenges and level up.

Character Interactions

• Wind Snow Traveler provides information and guidance to the new Players, setting expectations for their time in Zone 18.
• Xiao Fan interacts with other Players briefly but ultimately decides to explore on his own, leading to his discovery of the MP-farming method.

Xiao Fan joined nineteen new players on a hunt in the forest southwest of Novice Village, joining a squad as its healer. His heightened senses detected a Red-Eyed Rabbit, but Garfield Without Fat's first shot missed it.

• Xiao Fan returned to Novice Village and learned that he would patrol the entrance with Purple Charm that night.
• The next morning, Han the Person invited Xiao Fan to hunt Fierce Beasts with the other new players, and Xiao Fan joined after packing medicine and bandages.
• Xiao Fan formed a squad with Han the Person, Garfield Without Fat, Swift as Wind, and Zai Zai, then entered the forest with the other three squads.
• Xiao Fan sensed a Fierce Beast approaching and warned his squad, which spotted a Level 1 Red-Eyed Rabbit.
• Xiao Fan ordered Garfield Without Fat to shoot the rabbit, but Garfield Without Fat's arrow landed in the dirt in front of it.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The team attempts to kill a Red-Eyed Rabbit, a Level 1 Fierce Beast, but struggles due to poor strategy and coordination.
• Xiao Fan, the Doctor, takes charge and devises a plan to surround and attack the beast, using Garfield Without Fat's archery to slow it down.
• The team successfully kills the Red-Eyed Rabbit, marking their first victory.

Character Developments

• Swift as Wind: Shows recklessness and overconfidence in his initial attack, but contributes to the final kill.
• Han the Person: Initially shows poor leadership, but improves by following Xiao Fan's commands.
• Garfield Without Fat: Proves his worth as a ranged Archer, landing a crucial hit on the Red-Eyed Rabbit.
• Xiao Fan: Demonstrates strategic thinking and leadership, turning the battle around.

Significant Themes

• Teamwork: The team's initial failure highlights the importance of cooperation and coordination.
• Leadership: Xiao Fan's intervention showcases the value of a competent leader.
• Adaptability: The team learns to adapt their strategy to counter the Red-Eyed Rabbit's speed and agility.

Character Interactions

• Xiao Fan and Han the Person: Xiao Fan takes charge when Han the Person's leadership falters, leading to their victory.
• Garfield Without Fat and Xiao Fan: Xiao Fan recognizes Garfield's potential and uses his archery skills to turn the tide.
• The Team: The team members learn to work together, following Xiao Fan's commands to defeat the Red-Eyed Rabbit.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xiao Fan's team successfully hunts a Red-Eyed Rabbit, with Xiao Fan's strategic guidance being crucial.
• The team decides to make Xiao Fan their leader due to his exceptional command and planning.
• They spend a day hunting Red-Eyed Rabbits, killing 57, and Xiao Fan decides to cultivate them as his permanent teammates.
• The team decides to distribute the Core Power earned, with Xiao Fan receiving 13 points and the others receiving 11 points each.

Character Developments

• Xiao Fan demonstrates his strategic prowess and becomes the team leader.
• Han the Person, Garfield Without Fat, Swift as Wind, and Zai Zai grow in respect and admiration for Xiao Fan's abilities.
• The team begins to understand and appreciate Xiao Fan's unique approach to attribute allocation.

Significant Themes

• Teamwork and coordination are essential for success.
• Strategic planning and leadership are crucial in battle.
• Focusing on specific attributes can lead to unique strengths and abilities.

Character Interactions

• Xiao Fan guides and advises the team, demonstrating his leadership and expertise.
• Han the Person, Garfield Without Fat, Swift as Wind, and Zai Zai follow Xiao Fan's lead and grow in respect for him.
• The team works together to hunt Red-Eyed Rabbits, showcasing their growing camaraderie and trust in each other.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A team of five players, including Xiao Fan, hear cries for help and find another team of four being chased by a Diamond Behemoth, a Level 4 Fierce Beast.
• The nine players attempt to flee but realize they can't outrun the beast.
• Xiao Fan decides they must fight the Diamond Behemoth, upgrading his skills and attributes to prepare.

Character Developments

• Xiao Fan demonstrates leadership and quick thinking in a crisis.
• Han the Person shows concern for Xiao Fan's well-being.
• Swift as Wind suggests fighting the beast, showing a willingness to take risks.

Significant Themes

• Teamwork and survival in a dangerous environment.
• Quick decision-making under pressure.
• Character growth through facing challenges.

Character Interactions

• Xiao Fan's team interacts with another team in distress, deciding to help despite the danger.
• Xiao Fan consults with his teammates about their options, showing trust in their input.
• Xiao Fan takes charge, making decisions that affect the group's survival.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xiao Fan uses the 'Gift of the Saintess' skill to remove negative status effects and boost the group's speed.
• The group attempts to take down a Diamond Behemoth, but four players abandon the fight and run away.
• Zai Zai provokes the Diamond Behemoth with a low-damage attack, drawing its aggro.
• The group fights the Behemoth, with Xiao Fan's shield and healing skill keeping Zai Zai alive.
• Xiao Fan commands Garfield Without Fat to attack the Behemoth, slowing it down, but the arrow hits a sensitive spot, provoking the Behemoth further.

Character Developments

• Xiao Fan demonstrates strategic thinking and quick decision-making, using his skills effectively to keep the group alive.
• Zai Zai shows courage in facing the Diamond Behemoth but also displays inexperience in battle.
• Garfield Without Fat shows willingness to help but also has poor aim, accidentally provoking the Behemoth further.

Significant Themes

• Teamwork: The four players who abandoned the fight contrast with those who stayed, highlighting the importance of teamwork in survival.
• Adaptability: Xiao Fan adapts to the situation, changing his strategy when the initial plan goes awry.
• Provocation: Zai Zai's and Garfield Without Fat's actions unintentionally provoke the Diamond Behemoth, showing the consequences of underestimating opponents.

Character Interactions

• Xiao Fan commands and guides the group, showing leadership.
• Zai Zai and Garfield Without Fat interact minimally, but their actions significantly impact the battle's course.
• The group dynamics shift as some players abandon the fight, leaving the others to face the Behemoth together.