Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• The school introduces a Level Tester, which can display a player's level.
• Shen Jiangyun, from the prestigious Shen Family, and Chen Xuewei, from a prominent Sea City family, share their experiences from Zone 1.
• Xiao Fan learns Shen Jiangyun's identity and decides to target him.

Character Developments

• Xiao Fan: Becomes more determined to cause trouble for Shen Jiangyun after learning his identity.
• Shen Jiangyun: Shows arrogance and disdain for others, revealing his true nature.
• Chen Xuewei: Speaks up for Xiao Fan, showing concern for him.

Significant Themes

• Pride and arrogance leading to downfall (Shen Jiangyun).
• The importance of hard work and perseverance (Principal's speech).

Character Interactions

• Xiao Fan and the fatty: Work together to play along with Zhang Chao's attempts to expose them.
• Xiao Fan and Chen Xuewei: Chen Xuewei defends Xiao Fan, while Xiao Fan feels annoyed by her interference.
• Shen Jiangyun and Chen Xuewei: Shen Jiangyun becomes resentful towards Chen Xuewei for speaking up for Xiao Fan.
• Zhang Chao and Xiao Fan: Zhang Chao tries to humiliate Xiao Fan, but Xiao Fan remains defiant.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The principal receives a call and announces that Jian Qingfeng, the Dragon Nation's top powerhouse, will visit the school.
• Jian Qingfeng and Zhou He arrive at Sea City No. 1 High School, seeking Xiao Fan.
• The principal escorts Xiao Fan to meet Jian Qingfeng, fearing Xiao Fan's attitude might offend him.

Character Developments

• Principal Yu: Becomes subservient and desperate to please Jian Qingfeng, fearing Xiao Fan's attitude might cause trouble.
• Xiao Fan: Remains calm and composed, unimpressed by the principal's attempts to bribe him with a Mystic Rank Skill Chain.

Significant Themes

• Power Dynamics: The principal's deference to Jian Qingfeng highlights the power imbalance between them, while Xiao Fan's indifference suggests he may have power or influence of his own.
• Reputation and Status: Xiao Fan's past admission letter issue has tarnished his reputation, but Jian Qingfeng's interest in him suggests he might have hidden strengths or status.

Character Interactions

• Principal Yu and Xiao Fan: The principal tries to appease Xiao Fan with offers and warnings, but Xiao Fan remains unimpressed.
• Jian Qingfeng and Xiao Fan (implied): Jian Qingfeng's interest in Xiao Fan hints at a potential power dynamic shift, as the principal fears Xiao Fan's attitude might offend Jian Qingfeng.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xiao Fan is summoned to meet Zhou He and Jian Qingfeng, who have tracked him down due to his forum posts.
• They discuss Xiao Fan's analysis of the game mechanics and the Glacier Secret Realm.
• Zhou He and Jian Qingfeng reveal they are the ones Xiao Fan was helping on the forum.
• Zhou He invites Xiao Fan to transfer to Zone 1, but Xiao Fan declines.
• Xiao Fan reveals that he commanded the first clear of the Level 10 Trial Secret Realm in Zone 18.

Character Developments

• Xiao Fan: Shows confidence and composure when facing high-ranking officials. Reveals his gaming prowess and strategic thinking.
• Zhou He: Recognizes Xiao Fan's talent and wants to recruit him for Zone 1. Is shocked by Xiao Fan's achievements.
• Jian Qingfeng: Also acknowledges Xiao Fan's talent. Is surprised by the news of the Trial Secret Realm's clearance.

Significant Themes

• Gaming Talent and Prodigy: Xiao Fan's exceptional gaming skills and understanding of the game are highlighted.
• Recruitment and Ambition: Zhou He wants to recruit Xiao Fan to Zone 1, showing the state's ambition to utilize his talent.
• Revelations and Surprises: The chapter is filled with revelations and surprises, both for the characters and the readers.

Character Interactions

• Xiao Fan and Zhou He: Zhou He tries to recruit Xiao Fan, but Xiao Fan declines, showing his determination to stay in Zone 18.
• Xiao Fan and Jian Qingfeng: Jian Qingfeng is impressed by Xiao Fan's gaming knowledge and achievements.
• Zhou He and Jian Qingfeng: They work together to track down Xiao Fan and are both astonished by his accomplishments.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xiao Fan recounts clearing the Level 10 Trial Secret Realm, astonishing Jian Qingfeng and Zhou He.
• Xiao Fan reveals he was assigned to Zone 18 due to the Chen Family's interference, threatening his family.
• Fatty reveals his level 5 status in Zone 18, shocking his classmates.

Character Developments

• Xiao Fan: Proves his strategic prowess and gains the attention of high-ranking officials.
• Fatty: Shows rapid progress in the game, reaching level 5 in less than a month.

Significant Themes

• The disparity in gaming conditions between zones.
• The influence of powerful families in the game's administration.
• The importance of strategic thinking in gaming.

Character Interactions

• Xiao Fan and Jian Qingfeng: Xiao Fan shares his experiences, impressing Jian Qingfeng.
• Xiao Fan and Zhou He: Zhou He offers to investigate Xiao Fan's assignment to Zone 18.
• Fatty and Zhang Chao: Fatty taunts Zhang Chao after revealing his high level, causing Zhang Chao to regret his past actions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lord Jian Qingfeng and Zhou He, a high-ranking official, arrive at the school, causing a stir among the students.
• Xiao Fan is seen with them, shocking his younger siblings and classmates.
• Xiao Fan's level is tested in front of everyone, revealing he's reached Level 10, a staggering achievement.
• Principal Yu is punished for his role in Xiao Fan's grade swap, losing his position and reputation.

Character Developments

• Xiao Fan: Gains recognition and respect from his peers due to his association with Lord Jian Qingfeng and his impressive level.
• Principal Yu: Experiences a dramatic fall from grace, losing his job and reputation due to his past inaction.

Significant Themes

• The consequences of inaction and silence.
• The potential and value of individuals, regardless of their background.
• The power dynamics within society, with those in high positions (like Zhou He and Jian Qingfeng) holding significant influence.

Character Interactions

• Xiao Fan and his younger siblings (Xiao An and Xiao Le): They are surprised and proud to see Xiao Fan with Lord Jian Qingfeng.
• Xiao Fan and Principal Yu: The principal's inaction in the past is brought to light, leading to his downfall.
• Zhou He and Principal Yu: Zhou He confronts the principal about his role in the grade swap, leading to the principal's punishment.
• Xiao Fan and the students: The students are shocked and impressed by Xiao Fan's level, reevaluating their initial opinions of him.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhou He exposes Principal Yu's role in swapping Xiao Fan's grades, leading to Principal Yu's resignation.
• Xiao Fan reaches Level 10 in the game, becoming the highest level player in the Novice Village.
• Jian Qingfeng and Zhou He investigate the grade-swapping incident.
• Xiao Fan and Fatty fail to catch Li Li after their appointment.
• Xiao Fan discovers the "Cloud Sea Beauty Player Selection Contest" on the forum.

Character Developments

• Principal Yu's reputation is ruined, and he resigns due to his involvement in the grade-swapping incident.
• Xiao Fan gains recognition and respect from his peers after reaching Level 10 and exposing the truth about his grades.
• Fatty remains loyal and supportive of Xiao Fan.
• Li Li avoids Xiao Fan and Fatty, fearing their connection to Jian Qingfeng.
• Xiao Fan shows interest in the "Cloud Sea Beauty Player Selection Contest" on the forum.

Significant Themes

• The consequences of corruption and dishonesty (Principal Yu's resignation).
• The importance of perseverance and hard work (Xiao Fan's journey to Level 10).
• The impact of reputation and connections (Jian Qingfeng's influence on Li Li's actions).

Character Interactions

• Xiao Fan and Fatty work together to expose Principal Yu and chase after Li Li.
• Xiao Fan and Jian Qingfeng meet and form an alliance, though the extent of their relationship is not yet clear.
• Xiao Fan and the other players in the Novice Village interact, with some admiring Xiao Fan's achievements while others remain jealous or dismissive.
• Xiao Fan and the forum users engage in discussion about the "Cloud Sea Beauty Player Selection Contest."

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xiao Fan discovers a forum thread discussing Qin Muyu's background and decides to intervene as an administrator.
• He bans users supporting Yun Zhongyao, causing an uproar.
• A help-seeking post about players who didn't log out before the Cloud Sea server shutdown goes viral.
• The original poster (OP) claims his brother, who didn't log out, has disappeared from reality, and his memories are being tampered with.
• Players discuss the possibility of Cloud Sea not being just a game, and Xiao Fan decides to uncover the truth by moving forward in the game.

Character Developments

• Xiao Fan: Shows his administrative power and influence on the forums. He becomes more determined to uncover the truth behind Cloud Sea.
• Qin Muyu: Accepts Xiao Fan's friend request and shares information about Chen Xuewei's healing method. She warns Xiao Fan about Shen Tao's strength and advises him not to seek trouble.

Significant Themes

• The power of administrators in online forums and the consequences of abusing that power.
• The blurring line between the game and reality, with players' existence in reality being affected by their in-game actions.
• The potential truth behind Cloud Sea, hinting at it being more than just a game.

Character Interactions

• Xiao Fan interacts with forum users, banning those who support Yun Zhongyao.
• Xiao Fan and Qin Muyu discuss Chen Xuewei's healing method and Shen Tao's strength.
• Xiao Fan and the OP discuss the disappearance of the OP's brother due to not logging out of the game.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xiao Fan logs back into Cloud Sea after seven days and finds a vast update.
• The update includes new features like Trading House, Skill Book Creation, Learn Skill Book, Guild Gameplay, Resurrection Art, Construction, and removal of purchasing attribute points with Core Power.
• Xiao Fan decides to create a skill book for selling and plans to build a new house.

Character Developments

• Xiao Fan shows his entrepreneurial spirit by planning to sell skill books for profit.
• He also demonstrates his strategic thinking by choosing to create a skill book that caters to the market's needs.

Significant Themes

• Adaptation and Change: Xiao Fan adapts to the game's updates and changes his strategies accordingly.
• Entrepreneurship and Ambition: Xiao Fan's plan to sell skill books showcases his ambition and entrepreneurial spirit.

Character Interactions

• Xiao Fan interacts with his in-game friends (the fatty and others) briefly, but the focus is on his solo activities and decisions.
• His interactions with the game system are more prominent, as he explores and decides on the new features.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xiao Fan attempts to create a skill book but fails repeatedly due to not understanding the system's requirements.
• He discovers the Trading House filled with items for sale, including a Yellow Rank skill book, which he buys without checking its contents.
• Xiao Fan realizes his mistake and decides to try creating a skill book again, successfully this time, but the extraction cost is 100,000 Core Power, which he doesn't have.
• He borrows Core Power from Wind Snow Traveler and successfully extracts the skill book, causing a red light spectacle that alerts nearby players.

Character Developments

• Xiao Fan learns from his mistakes and becomes more cautious when creating skill books.
• He demonstrates determination and persistence in pursuing his goals, despite initial setbacks.
• Xiao Fan's neighbors, particularly the fatty and Qin Muyu, show concern for his well-being.

Significant Themes

• Learning from Failure: Xiao Fan learns from his initial failures in creating skill books and adapts his approach.
• Patience and Persistence: Xiao Fan waits for the system review and doesn't give up despite the high extraction cost.
• Community and Support: Xiao Fan's neighbors rush to his aid when they see the red light, demonstrating a sense of community.

Character Interactions

• Xiao Fan interacts with the fatty and Qin Muyu, showing a friendly and supportive relationship with his neighbors.
• Xiao Fan borrows Core Power from Wind Snow Traveler, indicating a level of trust and communication between them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xiao Fan creates an Earth-Tier skill book, Soul Suppressing Melody, with dramatic special effects.
• He learns that creating skills and skill books requires weapon support.
• Xiao Fan discovers a grayed-out resurrection skill icon but can't activate it yet.
• He spends the day chopping trees in the Southwest Forest, earning a significant amount of Core Power.

Character Developments

• Xiao Fan: Shows resourcefulness and determination in earning Core Power, and considers creating a new skill for self-defense.
• Wind Snow Traveler: Reacts with surprise and heartache when he learns Xiao Fan used his axe to chop trees, but is excited about the possibility of buying Xiao Fan's skill books at a discount.

Significant Themes

• The value of resources and wealth in the game, and the importance of earning Core Power.
• The potential power of Xiao Fan's created skills and skill books.
• The challenge of creating and activating new skills, like resurrection.

Character Interactions

• Xiao Fan interacts with Wind Snow Traveler, borrowing his axe and discussing the possibility of buying skill books.
• Xiao Fan receives a friend request from Zhou He, indicating they will likely interact more in the future.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xiao Fan creates an Earth-Tier Skill book, Soul Suppressor, which can remove crowd-control effects.
• Zhou He, the Dragon Nation's Excellency, wants to buy the skill book for 2 million Core Power.
• Jian Qingfeng, the nation's top powerhouse, can use a musical instrument as a weapon and learns the skill book.

Character Developments

• Xiao Fan demonstrates his skill creation prowess, earning a significant amount of Core Power.
• Zhou He shows his eagerness to acquire powerful skills for the nation.
• Jian Qingfeng reveals his musical background and learns the Soul Suppressor skill.

Significant Themes

• The value and rarity of Earth-Tier Skill books.
• The importance of unique skills for specific situations (like crowd-control removal).
• The potential of musical instruments as weapons.

Character Interactions

• Xiao Fan and Zhou He negotiate the sale of the skill book.
• Zhou He consults Jian Qingfeng about learning the skill book despite having no remaining skill creation opportunities.
• Jian Qingfeng learns the Soul Suppressor skill, demonstrating his adaptability and openness to new weapons.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jian Qingfeng learns the Earth-Tier Skill, Soul Suppressing, from a skill book.
• Zhou He and Jian Qingfeng's team prepare to enter the Level 80 Glacier Secret Realm.
• Zhou He shares Xiao Fan's hypothesis about the Ice Wolf fight, suggesting a new strategy.

Character Developments

• Jian Qingfeng learns a new skill but finds it unusual due to its simplicity.
• Zhou He becomes more open to seeking help from others, as seen in his decision to ask for help on the forums.

Significant Themes

• The importance of adaptability and openness to new strategies in overcoming challenges.
• The value of seeking expert advice and insights.

Character Interactions

• Jian Qingfeng and Zhou He discuss the new skill and strategy.
• Zhou He shares Xiao Fan's hypothesis with his team, fostering a sense of trust and cooperation.
• Da Fei and other team members express their concerns and experiences regarding the Ice Wolf fight, leading to a collective realization about the freezing marks.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The team encounters Ice Wolves, with increasing numbers in each wave (8, 16, 32, 64).
• They discover a method to heal health bars, making combat more efficient.
• Da Fei gets frozen during the final wave, but Jian Qingfeng uses a skill to save him.

Character Developments

• Zhou He shows leadership and concern for his team's well-being.
• Jian Qingfeng demonstrates his prowess as a skilled fighter and uses a Heaven-Tier Skill to help the team.
• Da Fei shows determination in combat but ultimately gets frozen.

Significant Themes

• Teamwork and support: The team works together to overcome challenges, and healers play a crucial role.
• Overcoming obstacles: The team finds a way to deal with the freezing effect, increasing their efficiency in combat.
• The importance of skills and items: Jian Qingfeng's skill and the healers' new skills significantly impact the team's success.

Character Interactions

• Zhou He gives instructions and encourages his team, showing a mix of concern and determination.
• Jian Qingfeng and Zhou He have a mutual respect and understanding, with Zhou He appreciating Jian Qingfeng's skills and Jian Qingfeng following Zhou He's lead.
• Da Fei and his companion show camaraderie, with the companion trying to save Da Fei when he gets frozen.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Da Fei gets frozen by an Ice Wolf and is saved by Jian Qingfeng's new skill, a crowd-control removal.
• The team obtains an Antidote item from the last Ice Wolf, which can remove Wolf Poison and prevent Puppet transformation.
• Zhou He confirms Xiao Fan's analysis of the Secret Realm was accurate.

Character Developments

• Da Fei learns a harsh lesson about prioritizing safety over damage output.
• Jian Qingfeng is impressed by Xiao Fan's genius and considers buying more skill books from him.
• Zhou He is shocked by Xiao Fan's precise analysis and becomes more confident in his leadership.

Significant Themes

• The importance of teamwork and communication in survival situations.
• The value of strategic planning and analysis, as demonstrated by Xiao Fan's insights.

Character Interactions

• Da Fei and his teammates show concern for each other's safety.
• Jian Qingfeng and Zhou He work together to lead the team and make decisions.
• Xiao Fan, though not present, influences the team's actions and success through his analysis and skill books.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The team fights the Ice Wolf King, the Boss of the Glacier Secret Realm.
• An Antidote is used to counter a poison mechanic triggered at 80% HP.
• At 10% HP, the Boss summons tornadoes, causing chaos and nearly killing three players.
• Jian Qingfeng uses his Soul Suppressor skill to save the healer and break the tornado's control.
• The team defeats the Ice Wolf King without any deaths.

Character Developments

• Zhou He grows in admiration for Xiao Fan's strategic insights.
• Jian Qingfeng demonstrates his quick thinking and heroism in saving the healer.

Significant Themes

• Teamwork and communication are crucial for overcoming challenges.
• Xiao Fan's strategic insights and skill creations prove invaluable to the team's success.

Character Interactions

• Zhou He and Jian Qingfeng work together to lead the team and make critical decisions.
• The team members support each other, with healers focusing on keeping everyone alive and DPS prioritizing damage.
• Xiao Fan, though not present, is acknowledged as the mastermind behind their victory.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The group finds a tree with 20 Red Orbs, which grant an Extra Life upon being plucked.
• They encounter the second Boss, Snow Lotus, who is humanoid and has mechanics at 80% and 50% health.
• Snow Lotus's first mechanic involves spinning and releasing petals that deal damage.
• Her second mechanic involves floating and summoning Black Lotus flowers that drain health and immobilize players.

Character Developments

• Zhou He shows concern for his team's safety and strategic thinking.
• Jian Qingfeng demonstrates confidence and courage in facing danger.
• Da Fei shows a mix of bad luck and carelessness, but also good sportsmanship in accepting his fate.

Significant Themes

• The appearance of multiple Heaven-Tier Skills in a short period worries Zhou He.
• The team faces an unusual Boss, challenging their understanding of the game's mechanics.

Character Interactions

• Zhou He and Jian Qingfeng exchange a glance, acknowledging the appearance of another Heaven-Tier Skill.
• Zhou He and Jian Qingfeng work together to strategize against Snow Lotus.
• Da Fei lightheartedly accepts his misfortune and warns his teammates about the Black Lotus mechanic.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xiao Fan attempts to create a copy of the Dispel Curse skill book but fails, learning that skill books are unique.
• Zhou He messages Xiao Fan for help analyzing the second stage boss of the Secret Realm, Snow Lotus, which has a powerful one-shot mechanic.
• Xiao Fan analyzes the mechanic and suggests that players must find a Black Lotus to imprison themselves in to dodge the boss's damage.

Character Developments

• Xiao Fan demonstrates his analytical skills and becomes more confident in his abilities.
• Zhou He grows more respectful of Xiao Fan's expertise and is willing to trust his advice.
• Jian Qingfeng shows consideration for his teammates' feelings and suggests asking Xiao Fan for alternative solutions.

Significant Themes

• The uniqueness of skill books and their potential value.
• The importance of strategic thinking and adaptability in overcoming challenges.
• The trust and respect between players, especially in a team-based environment.

Character Interactions

• Xiao Fan and Zhou He: Xiao Fan provides analysis and advice, while Zhou He seeks his help and trusts his expertise.
• Zhou He and Jian Qingfeng: They discuss and consider each other's opinions, showing mutual respect and teamwork.
• Da Fei: Though not directly involved in the conversation, his thoughts reveal his frustration and resignation to his teammates' decisions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xiao Fan creates a Heaven-Tier Skill Book, 'Dispel Curse,' and decides to sell it.
• Zhou He, the leader of the Dragon Nation's National Team, buys the skill book for 100 million Core Power.
• Zhou He learns the skill, and the system announces it server-wide.

Character Developments

• Zhou He: Realizes Xiao Fan's potential and values his contribution to the team. Buys the Heaven-Tier Skill Book, becoming the second player in the server to own one.
• Xiao Fan: Shows business acumen by pricing the skill book high and selling it for a significant profit.

Significant Themes

• The power and value of Heaven-Tier Skills.
• The importance of teamwork and contribution to the team's success.

Character Interactions

• Zhou He and Xiao Fan: Zhou He buys the skill book from Xiao Fan, acknowledging his talent and contribution.
• Zhou He and Jian Qingfeng: Zhou He borrows money from Jian Qingfeng to buy the skill book, causing confusion and later explanation.
• National Team players and other factions: The National Team gains another Heaven-Tier Skill, causing joy among their members and frustration among others.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xiao Fan obtains a massive amount of Core Power, enough to leave the Novice Village, but chooses to stay in Zone 18 for its safety and lack of factions.
• Zhou He's team encounters the Snow Lotus boss in a Secret Realm, which transforms into the Black Snow Flower at 50% HP.
• Zhou He uses his new Heaven-Tier Skill, Dispel Curse, to counter the first mechanic of the Black Snow Flower.

Character Developments

• Xiao Fan shows restraint in not using his Core Power to level up, indicating his strategic thinking and patience.
• Zhou He demonstrates his leadership and strategic planning in handling the Secret Realm boss, as well as his calmness under pressure.

Significant Themes

• Power and Control: Xiao Fan's immense Core Power and Zhou He's Heaven-Tier Skill give them significant advantages, but they must use them wisely to maintain control over their situations.
• Adaptation: Both Xiao Fan and Zhou He face unexpected challenges (the Black Snow Flower's transformation and the evolution fragment's scarcity) and must adapt their plans accordingly.

Character Interactions

• Xiao Fan and Zhou He, though not directly interacting in this chapter, are both affected by the events happening to the other, highlighting their indirect connection and influence on each other's decisions.
• Zhou He's team members show trust in his leadership, following his orders without question, despite the bizarre and frightening situation they encounter.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Boss's health drops to 20%, triggering icy zones on the ground.
• At 10% health, the Boss doesn't trigger any mechanics, surprising Zhou He.
• When the Boss's health reaches 0.1%, it begins to flicker between the Black Lotus and snowflake forms, merging into a bizarre half-white, half-black appearance.
• The merged Boss casts a skill, summoning lotus flowers and snowflakes that deal damage and freeze players.
• Zhou He and Jian Qingfeng deduce that the skill won't end until the Boss dies. Zhou He uses his invincibility skill, allowing Jian Qingfeng to kill the Boss.
• Upon the Boss's death, Zhou He's Heaven-Tier Skill activates, making the team invincible and preventing further damage from the lingering skills.

Character Developments

• Zhou He demonstrates strategic thinking and adaptability, guessing the Boss's mechanic and using his skill to save the team.
• Jian Qingfeng shows courage and trust in Zhou He's plan, successfully killing the Boss.
• Da Fei struggles with the Boss's mechanic, highlighting his vulnerability in chaotic situations.

Significant Themes

• Adaptability: The team must adapt to the unexpected Boss mechanic, showcasing their ability to think on their feet.
• Trust and Communication: Zhou He and Jian Qingfeng's trust in each other allows them to execute a risky plan successfully.
• Teamwork: Despite the chaos, the team works together to avoid hazards and protect each other.

Character Interactions

• Zhou He and Jian Qingfeng collaborate to defeat the Boss, demonstrating their understanding and trust in each other's abilities.
• The team works together to avoid the Boss's skills and support each other, highlighting their teamwork and camaraderie.
• Da Fei's struggles emphasize the importance of team support and communication in challenging situations.