Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Sulu arrives at Green Tree Castle Laboratory, once a transcendent academy, now an Inner Circle of the Mist Lock.
• Sulu meets Professor William, who mentions that Lord Walter once considered taking Sulu as an apprentice but couldn't due to Sulu's potential conflict with the Arcanist path.
• Sulu explores the Inner Circle, learns about the weekly public courses, and the White Tower's structure.
• Sulu enters the White Tower, finds it contains 'forbidden books' and books with transcendent information.
• He discovers "Rogol's Cookbook" which provides experience and contains information on transcendent creatures and plants.
• Sulu finds more books with unique materials on the second floor, which contains professional information for obtaining power.

Character Developments

• Sulu shows interest in learning from seniors and taking on a mentor.
• Professor William seems hesitant to take Sulu as an apprentice, possibly due to Sulu's complex background.

Significant Themes

• The importance of mentorship and apprenticeship in transcendent learning.
• The White Tower as a repository of forbidden and transcendent knowledge.
• The value of experience points and the potential of books to provide them.

Character Interactions

• Sulu interacts with Professor William, who serves as a guide and mentor figure.
• Sulu's interaction with the Tower Spirit is implied through his borrowing of the book, showing the intelligence and rules of the White Tower.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Sulu visits the White Tower to gather information on transcendent professions.
• He meets Orchi Francis, who is interested in managing Sulu's invention, the telegraph.
• Orchi suggests Sulu borrow the 'Encyclopedia of Professions' for guidance on choosing a transcendent path.

Character Developments

• Sulu demonstrates his strategic thinking and negotiation skills in his interaction with Orchi.
• Orchi shows confidence and ambition in his business proposal and his connection to the Francis Consortium.
• Jessira, a mysterious woman, is revealed to be working with Orchi, hinting at potential future conflicts or manipulations.

Significant Themes

• The pursuit of knowledge and power, symbolized by the White Tower and the transcendent professions it houses.
• The struggle for influence and resources within the Green Tree Castle Laboratory, as seen through the interactions between Orchi and Sulu, and the mention of the Ninth Seat's actions.
• The potential consequences of ambition and manipulation, as suggested by Jessira's presence and Orchi's frustration.

Character Interactions

• Sulu and Orchi engage in a polite yet firm negotiation about the management of the telegraph.
• Orchi and Jessira have a brief exchange, revealing their shared goal and Jessira's playful taunting of Orchi's failure to deceive Sulu.
• The mention of the Ninth Seat and the Green Tree Council hints at potential interactions with higher-ranking individuals within the laboratory.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Sulu finds and borrows the "Encyclopedia of Professions" from the White Tower's third floor.
• The encyclopedia covers a wide range of professions from Tier 1 to Tier 4, but lacks information on higher tiers and some specific paths.
• Sulu discovers the [Dimensional Walker] profession, a Tier 4 Master-level path on the [Soldier] route, which he plans to pursue.

Character Developments

• Sulu feels regret for not having obtained the [Arcanist] profession earlier but quickly dismisses it.
• He becomes excited about the [Arcanist] profession's capabilities and considers dual-classing but learns it's not allowed.
• Sulu decides to focus on obtaining the [Dimensional Walker] inheritance during his stay in the Inner Circle.

Significant Themes

• The value and scarcity of professional knowledge and inheritances.
• The importance of choosing and pursuing the right path for personal growth.
• The consequences of falling into the Abyss, as warned for [Demon Contractor] and [Witch Hunter].

Character Interactions

• Sulu thinks about Donald, the university fighting club president, in relation to the [Brawler] path.
• He considers Rhode, a character mentioned earlier, in connection with the [Demon Contractor] warning.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Sulu visits the White Tower to obtain professional information for [Soldier] and [Rogue].
• He learns that higher-level books contain both low-tier and high-tier content, while lower levels lack high-tier information.
• Sulu borrows and reads 'Soldier's Training' and 'Rogue Advancement', promoting to [Soldier] using 150 experience points.
• He decides to promote to [Rogue] as well, but cannot yet due to insufficient conditions.
• Sulu considers promoting to higher tiers like [Shadow Warrior] or [Dimensional Walker], but realizes he needs higher clearance levels to access that information.
• He decides to promote through the orthodox method and visit the White Tower daily to absorb experience from books.
• Sulu meets Orchi, who is interested in his telegraph patent, and they discuss a potential deal.

Character Development

• Sulu shows determination to advance his transcendent path, even if it means using orthodox methods.
• He demonstrates strategic thinking by considering a deal with Orchi to gain access to higher-level information in the White Tower.
• Sulu's resolve to become transcendent strengthens, showing he's willing to make sacrifices for his goal.

Significant Themes

• The Price of Advancement: Sulu learns that advancing in the transcendent path requires resources, effort, and sometimes, compromise.
• Knowledge and Access: The White Tower represents knowledge and power, but access to it is restricted, reflecting the real-world struggle for information and resources.
• Strategic Thinking: Sulu's decision to consider a deal with Orchi shows his adaptability and willingness to navigate complex situations.

Character Interactions

• Sulu interacts with his coach at the training ground, showing his dedication to physical training.
• He meets Orchi at the White Tower, discussing a potential deal regarding his telegraph patent, demonstrating his strategic thinking and willingness to negotiate.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Sulu uses Soul Projection to explore the second layer of the spirit realm, the Mind World.
• He discovers that the Mind World is the collective consciousness of all living beings and that the power of the Green Tree Castle's Mist Lock doesn't permeate it.
• Sulu accidentally connects with Beatrice's mind in the Mind World, experiencing a fragment of her memory where she's gaining power through death.

Character Developments

• Sulu upgrades his Soul Projection skill to LV4, allowing him to enter the Mind World.
• He realizes the vastness and mystery of the Spirit World and the limitations of the Inner Circle's power.
• Sulu understands that Beatrice's power might be increasing through death.

Significant Themes

• The vastness and mystery of the Spirit World.
• The limitations of human power and knowledge in the face of the unknown.
• The potential danger posed by Beatrice's growing power.

Character Interactions

• Sulu interacts with Beatrice's mind in the Mind World, experiencing her power and understanding her potential threat.
• No other characters are present in this chapter.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Sulu learns that Beatrice is in the west of the Federation, allied with the Black Death Society, and has become their 'Saintess'.
• Sulu realizes that he can track Beatrice through the Mind World but fears she might track him back.
• Sulu discovers that his Soul Projection skill is not increasing his Spirit attribute as expected, making it harder to reach the Tier 3 [Thaumaturge] promotion requirements.
• On New Continent's National Day, the local Archbishop of the Church of the Goddess of Light, Moran Gubler, is revealed to be plotting a sinister conspiracy with a fourth-rank [Phantom Master], aiming to use the city's inhabitants as resources to advance to 'Legend'.

Character Developments

• Sulu: Struggles with the limitations of his current abilities in the Mind World and the need to increase his Spirit attribute to advance. His desire to explore the Mind World and the Spirit World grows.
• Moran Gubler: Revealed to be a traitor, secretly working with the Ancient Serpent Society and plotting a conspiracy to advance his power.

Significant Themes

• The Mind World and the Spirit World's mysteries and dangers.
• The struggle to advance in power and the consequences of falling to darkness.
• The corruption and hidden agendas within the Church of the Goddess of Light.

Character Interactions

• Sulu interacts with his inner thoughts, reflecting on his abilities and plans.
• Moran Gubler interacts with the fourth-rank [Phantom Master], discussing their plans and the benefits of their alliance.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The book is ready for release, marking a crucial moment for the author, Wenchao.
• Wenchao expresses his dependence on readers' support for his livelihood.

Character Developments

• Wenchao: Reveals his vulnerability and dependence on readers, showing a more personal side.

Significant Themes

• Support and Dependency: Wenchao emphasizes the importance of readers' support, highlighting the dependency of authors on their audience.
• Uncertainty and Leap of Faith: The transition from web novel to premium book is presented as a heart-stopping leap into the unknown.

Character Interactions

• Wenchao interacts with his readers, expressing gratitude and asking for their support.
• No other characters are mentioned in this chapter.

Bonus Chapters Incentive

• Wenchao outlines the rules for bonus chapters based on reader engagement (subscriptions, daily votes, and monthly votes).

Key Plot Points and Events

• Sulu infiltrates a mental secret realm, manifesting as a magnificent palace with guards.
• He fights through the guards, using his Tiger Power and Spirit Spike skills.
• He finds Aunt Fia, a cleaner with a princess complex, and interrogates her.
• Sulu realizes he can't tamper with memories without causing sequelae or being discovered.
• He explores the Mind World, discovering different defense mechanisms (royal palace, monster, labyrinth) and types of secret realms (lord-type, monster-type, labyrinth-type).

Character Developments

• Sulu demonstrates his combat skills and mental prowess by infiltrating and exploring the secret realm.
• Aunt Fia is revealed to have a princess complex, affecting her subconscious and secret realm.

Significant Themes

• The Mind World's unpredictable nature and its connection to sentient beings' thoughts.
• The concept of secret realms and their defense mechanisms.
• The potential of an [Occultist]'s abilities in the Mind World.

Character Interactions

• Sulu interacts with Aunt Fia, interrogating her and learning about her secret realm.
• Sulu acknowledges Aunt Fia's work, showing a new level of awareness and empathy.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Sulu, a member of the Inner Circle, enjoys a meal at an exclusive restaurant while discussing the recent supernatural events with Siegfried, another Inner Circle member.
• Siegfried shares a newspaper reporting a catastrophic attack on Nia City, Sulu's university hometown, by Demon worshippers, causing massive destruction and casualties.
• Siegfried reveals that the incident might be a ritual to advance to the 'Legendary' rank, indicating the Federation is becoming a stage for Legendary-level beings.

Character Developments

• Sulu: Realizes the severity of the supernatural threat and the potential for future conflicts due to resource redistribution.
• Siegfried: Demonstrates political and strategic understanding, predicting internal strife due to the Dawn of Gods' impact on resource distribution.

Significant Themes

• The impact of supernatural events on society and politics.
• The redistribution of resources and interests leading to conflict.
• The struggle for power and influence within the Inner Circle.

Character Interactions

• Sulu and Siegfried bond over their shared love for food and discuss the recent supernatural events, revealing their insights and predictions about the future.
• Siegfried invites Sulu to join his Steam Group, but Sulu declines, aware of the political implications and unspoken rules within the Inner Circle.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jessira, a woman from the Electrical Faction of the Inner Circle, approaches Sulu, offering him a job and hinting at potential threats if he refuses.
• Sulu declines her offer and begins his workout, breaking through to become a [Soldier] after a series of intense training sessions.
• After his breakthrough, Sulu reflects on his multiclassing and the impact it has on his attributes and profession growth.

Character Developments

• Sulu: Shows determination and resilience in the face of threats, pushing himself to break through to the [Soldier] profession.
• Jessira: Reveals her connection to the Electrical Faction and hints at potential consequences if Sulu doesn't comply with their demands.

Significant Themes

• Ambition and Power: Sulu's desire to break free from the Inner Circle's influence and gain more power is a driving force in his actions.
• Multiclassing and Profession Growth: The challenges and benefits of multiclassing are explored, with Sulu reflecting on the impact it has on his profession growth.

Character Interactions

• Sulu and Jessira: Their interaction highlights the tension between Sulu's independence and the Inner Circle's demands, with Jessira acting as a representative of the Electrical Faction.
• Sulu and the Instructor: The instructor congratulates Sulu on his breakthrough to [Soldier], showing a mix of sentiment and surprise at Sulu's rapid progress.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Sulu decides to 'import' historical scientific findings to gain attention and points.
• He plans to explore Jessira's mental realm to gather information and accelerate his growth.
• In the Mind World, Sulu encounters various mental realms, including those of high-tier professionals and transcendent beings.
• He enters Jessira's mental realm, which manifests as a labyrinth filled with powerful monsters.

Character Developments

• Sulu shows ambition and strategic thinking in his plans to gain points and advance his profession.
• He demonstrates confidence and determination in facing Jessira's mental defenses.

Significant Themes

• The importance of legendary professions in the current world.
• The power and complexity of mental realms, especially those of high-tier professionals and transcendent beings.
• The concept of 'importing' knowledge from Sulu's past life.

Character Interactions

• Sulu's thoughts reveal his disdain for Jessira and his intention to explore her mind.
• Sulu's spirit body interacts with Jessira's mental realm, encountering its defenses and monsters.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Sulu enters Jessira's Mind World secret realm, a labyrinthine maze guarded by monsters.
• He encounters a giant snake, a pack of large wolves, and finally, a Minotaur Monster at the core.
• Sulu defeats the Minotaur, which transforms into Jessira, and he gains access to her subconscious.

Character Developments

• Sulu demonstrates his skills and determination, pushing through challenges to reach Jessira's core.
• Jessira's subconscious is revealed to be guarded by a Minotaur, indicating hidden impulsive emotions beneath her rational exterior.

Significant Themes

• The contrast between appearance and reality, as seen in Jessira's meticulous demeanor hiding reckless impulses.
• The limitations of Sulu's abilities as an Occultist when exploring other people's Mind Worlds.

Character Interactions

• Sulu interacts with various monsters in Jessira's Mind World, ultimately facing and defeating the Minotaur guarding Jessira's subconscious.
• Sulu's thoughts reveal his understanding of Jessira's character and his own limitations as an Occultist.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Sulu interrogates Jessira Gore using a mind probe, learning about the Inner Circle and Jessira's true intentions.
• Sulu hypnotizes Jessira to forget the incident and erase any traces of his intrusion.
• Orchi plans to pressure Sulu into giving up the telegraph patent, but Jessira's strange behavior disrupts their alliance.
• Orchi's mentor, Spa, receives Sulu's paper on electromagnetic waves and decides to replicate the experiment.

Character Developments

• Jessira: Initially cunning and ambitious, she becomes disoriented and forgetful after Sulu's mind probe, hinting at a change in her character.
• Orchi: His plans to acquire the telegraph patent are hindered by Jessira's strange behavior, and his mentor's interest in Sulu's work could pose a threat to his schemes.
• Sulu: He demonstrates his power by invading Jessira's mind and learns valuable information, showing his cunning and strategic thinking.

Significant Themes

• Power and manipulation: Sulu uses his power to invade Jessira's mind and control her, highlighting the theme of power dynamics and manipulation.
• Knowledge and innovation: The Inner Circle values new ideas and innovations, as seen in Spa's excitement over Sulu's paper on electromagnetic waves.
• Trust and deception: Jessira and Orchi's alliance is built on deception, with each having their own hidden agendas, leading to mistrust and uncertainty.

Character Interactions

• Sulu and Jessira: Their interaction involves a power struggle, with Sulu dominating Jessira's mind and leaving her confused and forgetful.
• Orchi and Jessira: Their alliance is strained due to Jessira's strange behavior, leading to uncertainty in their plans against Sulu.
• Orchi and Spa: Their mentor-mentee relationship is cordial, but Orchi's hidden agenda could potentially cause tension between them if Spa becomes too interested in Sulu's work.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Sulu checks his points and decides to gather more experience from the first three floors of the White Tower before attempting to access the fourth floor for Shadow Warrior career information.
• He reads a book about the Seven Gods, gaining experience points.
• Sulu is invited to Asha Gore's public lecture and to be a guest at her home, but he declines.
• Sulu upgrades his Spirit Spike skill to level 4 using 400 experience points, which transforms into Spirit Chain.

Character Developments

• Sulu becomes more confident in his abilities and decides not to rely on mentors, trusting his Attribute Panel as his greatest asset.
• He shows disinterest in Asha Gore's invitation, indicating a change in his attitude towards her.

Significant Themes

• The importance of experience points for Sulu's growth and development.
• The role of mentors in the Inner Circle and Sulu's decision not to rely on them.
• The transformation of Sulu's Spirit Spike skill into Spirit Chain, showcasing the power of his spirituality.

Character Interactions

• Sulu interacts with a servant who delivers an invitation from Asha Gore. He declines the invitation, showing a change in his attitude towards her.
• There is no significant interaction with other characters in this chapter.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Sulu's Spirit Spike transforms into a visible spiritual chain, indicating high potential in his [Medium] profession.
• Sulu discovers that his Attribute Panel is analyzing the [Planeswalker] profession, but progress is stalled at 60% due to missing prerequisites.
• Sulu decides to pursue the [Planeswalker] path, despite its high difficulty.
• In the White Tower, Orchi agrees to help Sulu in exchange for 10% technical equity in the telegraph patent.
• Orchi offers to transfer research results to promote Sulu's clearance, but Sulu demands points instead.
• Sulu threatens to seek help from other companies or the Inner Circle, causing Orchi to agree to a deal of 300 points.

Character Developments

• Sulu demonstrates his determination and ambition in pursuing high-difficulty paths, showing no fear of challenging legendary tiers.
• Orchi shows desperation in securing the telegraph patent, revealing his family's decline and his own eagerness for success.

Significant Themes

• Ambition and determination in the face of high difficulty.
• The pursuit of power and influence in a changing world.
• The struggle for resources and advantage in a competitive environment.

Character Interactions

• Sulu and Orchi engage in a tense negotiation, with Sulu using threats and demands to secure a better deal.
• Jessira's behavior hints at a possible secret agreement with Sulu, causing Orchi to suspect her loyalty.
• Sulu's calm and confident demeanor contrasts with Orchi's desperation and eagerness, highlighting their different approaches to the situation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Sulu gains access to the fourth floor of the White Tower after fulfilling his promise to Orchi.
• He finds 'forbidden' books containing information about church professions, their difficulties, and the gods' intentions.
• Sulu reads and records information about the 'Shadow Warrior' profession.
• He realizes he needs Four-Leaf clearance to access the fifth floor and considers his options for obtaining the [Dream Master] profession.

Character Developments

• Sulu demonstrates his ambition and determination to pursue the [Dimensional Walker] and [Dream Master] professions.
• He shows strategic thinking in considering the challenges of promotion within the Inner Circle and the potential consequences of violating his contract with the Arcane.

Significant Themes

• The pursuit of knowledge and power, and the challenges and sacrifices involved.
• The relationship between gods and mortals, and the gods' intentions in limiting mortal power.
• The consequences of breaking contracts and the power of the Arcane.

Character Interactions

• Sulu interacts with the Tower Spirit of the White Tower, which provides information and enforces rules.
• Although not present, Orchi's actions and the contract between Sulu and Orchi are significant in Sulu's access to the fourth floor.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Sulu, now a Three-Leaf member, begins studying and brewing extraordinary potions in the White Tower's cultivation room.
• He successfully creates a Hemostatic Potion, gaining the Potion Crafting skill at level 1.
• Siegfried shares that the Mechanical Research Department has made a breakthrough, hinting at a confidential project.
• Sulu learns that the culprits behind the Nia City incident, Hexus and Moran Gubler, have ascended to the Legendary realm.

Character Developments

• Sulu: Shows dedication to self-study and skill acquisition, brews his first potion, and gains a new skill. His Occult Lore also increases to level 2.
• Siegfried: Expresses envy of Sulu's promotion and shares confidential information about his department's breakthrough.

Significant Themes

• Self-improvement and learning: Sulu's focus on acquiring skills and knowledge through personal effort.
• Confidentiality and secrets: Siegfried's hint at a breakthrough project and the revelation of the Nia City culprits' ascension.
• Ambition and envy: Siegfried's envy of Sulu's promotion and his department's desire to outdo others.

Character Interactions

• Sulu and Siegfried: They catch up over a meal, with Siegfried expressing envy of Sulu's promotion and sharing confidential information. Sulu, aware of taboos, steers the conversation away from sensitive topics.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Sulu and Siegfried discuss the arrival of two Legend-rank professionals, Moran Gubler and Hexus, who are responsible for the destruction of Nia City.
• They speculate about the influence of a Demon on Moran's class change and Molly's silence.
• Sulu and Siegfried discuss the possibility of a Demon being more powerful than the Goddess of Light.
• Sulu learns that the Chief Speaker and Second-in-Command of the Inner Circle have left to hunt Moran and Hexus.
• Sulu expresses interest in trading research results for mysterious materials, and Siegfried agrees.

Character Developments

• Sulu shows concern for the destruction of Nia City and the people who died there, including his former classmates and teachers, indicating a growth in his empathy and responsibility.
• Siegfried demonstrates his knowledge of the Inner Circle's politics and his mentor's work, showing his potential as a valuable ally.

Significant Themes

• The influence of gods and demons on the world and their potential power dynamics.
• The value of knowledge and research, and the potential for trade and collaboration.
• The responsibilities that come with power and the desire for revenge.

Character Interactions

• Sulu and Siegfried engage in a thoughtful discussion about the nature of gods and demons, showing a mutual respect for each other's intelligence and insights.
• Sulu expresses a desire to trade research results with Siegfried, indicating a willingness to collaborate and build a mutually beneficial relationship.
• Siegfried agrees to trade a potion formula for Sulu's research results, showing a willingness to help Sulu and build a relationship of trust.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Federation begins a systematic siege of Blue Star Town, evacuating civilians and mobilizing military units.
• Federal Bureau 11 agents, including Tier 5 [Arcane Caster] Dunstan Berg and legendary professional Siso, arrive to command the operation.
• The commander orders an arcane explosion to destroy the town, revealing the true targets: Moran and Hexus.
• Hexus is revealed to be a Tier 5 [Phantom Demon], and the Moran they tracked was a decoy. They explode their avatars to escape.
• A Hill Giant and a Fire Phoenix, both Legendary creatures, appear and clash, causing destruction and casualties.

Character Developments

• Dunstan Berg, Chief of the Inner Circle of Green Tree Castle, demonstrates his power and wisdom, attempting to communicate with the Hill Giant and the Fire Phoenix.
• Hexus, the [Phantom Demon], shows his cunning and deception, luring the Legendary creatures and using them to create chaos.

Significant Themes

• The power and danger of Legendary-tier professionals and creatures.
• The use of deception and strategy in warfare.
• The struggle between the Federation and the forces opposing it.

Character Interactions

• Dunstan and Siso work together to command the operation, with Dunstan taking the lead in dealing with the Legendary creatures.
• The commander and the agents of Federal Bureau 11 interact, showing their determination and frustration in the face of the enemy's deception.
• The Hill Giant and the Fire Phoenix clash, showing their power and independence.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Sulu obtains a recipe for 'Cat's Grace Potion' from Siegfried, which enhances neural reflexes and speed upon consumption, with diminishing returns and certain side effects.
• Sulu attempts to brew the potion, facing challenges due to its complexity and the requirement for Inspiration and Spirit Fire.
• After multiple failed attempts, Sulu successfully brews the potion and consumes it, experiencing auditory and visual hallucinations before feeling the effects on his body.

Character Development

• Sulu demonstrates his determination and persistence in brewing the potion despite the challenges and failures.
• He shows his understanding of the potion's effects and side effects, as well as the limitations of potion-making as a scientific and systematic process.

Significant Themes

• Persistence and Determination: Sulu's refusal to give up on brewing the potion despite multiple failures highlights his determination to succeed.
• The Price of Power: The potion's side effects illustrate the theme of there being no free lunch in gaining power, as it comes with a cost to one's constitution.

Character Interactions

• Sulu interacts with Siegfried, trading mechanical schematics for the potion recipe and materials.
• There's no direct interaction with other characters in this chapter, but Sulu's internal monologues reveal his thoughts and feelings about the potion and his experiences.