Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lin Zichen continues researching Shen Qinghan's condition with no immediate progress.
• A Gene Fusionist's alienation incident sparks a heated debate between conservative and open factions regarding gene fusion.
• Lin Zichen receives his novel's royalties and purchases 100 catties of Violent Roc meat to unlock its Biological Attribute.
• He successfully unlocks the Violent Roc Atlas and gains the Eye of the Sky attribute.

Character Developments

• Lin Zichen remains patient and persistent in his research with Shen Qinghan.
• His parents discuss the challenges faced by Gene Fusionists, including the issue of continuing their family line.

Significant Themes

• The debate over gene fusion and its potential risks and benefits.
• The challenges and uncertainties faced by Gene Fusionists, particularly regarding fertility.

Character Interactions

• Lin Zichen interacts with his parents, discussing the news and their views on gene fusion.
• He continues to work with Shen Qinghan on her condition, showing dedication and patience.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lin Zichen unlocks the Eye of the Sky attribute and tests its capabilities.
• He decides to unlock the Breath-Hiding Dragon atlas for its stealth attribute.
• The annual Top Ten Campus Singers Competition is held at Shanhai High School.

Character Developments

• Lin Zichen continues to grow and acquire new biological attributes, advancing his biological rank to Ordinary Tier 5 at the age of 16.
• Shen Qinghan prepares for the singing competition, with Lin Zichen helping her with makeup.

Significant Themes

• Lin Zichen's rapid growth and development of his abilities.
• The importance of the Top Ten Campus Singers Competition to the students and their families.

Character Interactions

• Lin Zichen and Shen Qinghan's close relationship is highlighted as they prepare for the competition together.
• Lin Zichen helps Li Chuxin with her makeup after assisting Shen Qinghan.
• Lin Zichen's parents and Shen Qinghan's parents attend the competition to support their children.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lin Zichen finishes Shen Qinghan's makeup and starts on Li Chuxin's.
• Li Chuxin praises Lin Zichen's skills and ships Shen Qinghan and Lin Zichen.
• The hosts announce Li Chuxin and Shen Qinghan's turn to perform, causing Shen Qinghan to panic and wet herself.
• Lin Zichen leads Shen Qinghan out to clean up and comfort her.

Character Developments

• Lin Zichen demonstrates his high emotional intelligence and quick thinking, comforting Shen Qinghan and planning to solve her predicament.
• Shen Qinghan shows her anxiety and insecurity, breaking down when she wets herself before her performance.

Significant Themes

• Overcoming anxiety and insecurity.
• The power of quick thinking and resourcefulness.
• The importance of emotional support and understanding.

Character Interactions

• Lin Zichen and Shen Qinghan: Lin Zichen comforts and supports Shen Qinghan, showing his care and concern for her.
• Li Chuxin and Shen Qinghan: Li Chuxin praises Shen Qinghan and ships her with Lin Zichen, showing her support and admiration for their relationship.
• Lin Zichen and Li Chuxin: Lin Zichen briefly interacts with Li Chuxin, informing her that he'll be back soon with Shen Qinghan.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Shen Qinghan calms down after crying and helps Lin Zichen finish the skirt.
• Li Chuxin goes on stage to stall for time while Shen Qinghan changes into the new skirt.
• Shen Qinghan and Li Chuxin perform and win the championship.
• Lin Zichen feels guilty about breaking the window and tearing the curtains.
• Shen Qinghan and Lin Zichen stay behind to clean up the stage, and Lin Zichen gains the 'Gregarious Animal' attribute.

Character Developments

• Shen Qinghan gains confidence after performing well and winning the championship. She realizes she's not entirely useless and can emit her own light, even under Lin Zichen's shadow.
• Lin Zichen shows concern for Shen Qinghan's well-being, giving her his jacket to keep warm.

Significant Themes

• Self-discovery and confidence: Shen Qinghan discovers her worth and gains confidence in her abilities.
• Teamwork and cooperation: Shen Qinghan, Li Chuxin, and Lin Zichen work together to overcome obstacles and achieve their goals.
• Guilt and responsibility: Lin Zichen feels guilty for damaging the stage and takes responsibility by staying to clean up.

Character Interactions

• Shen Qinghan and Lin Zichen: They work together to finish the skirt, and Lin Zichen supports Shen Qinghan emotionally.
• Shen Qinghan and Li Chuxin: They perform together and win the championship, strengthening their friendship.
• Shen Qinghan and Lin Zichen: They share a moment of understanding and affection when Shen Qinghan expresses her love for the dress Lin Zichen made.

Key Plot Points & Events

• Shen Qinghan is invited to karaoke by a classmate, marking her first social invitation since starting high school.
• Classmates begin to praise and acknowledge Shen Qinghan's talents in singing and drawing, boosting her confidence.
• Shen Qinghan improves her martial arts ranking, jumping from last to third from the bottom in her class.
• Shen Qinghan and Lin Zichen go for a bike ride during winter break, with Shen Qinghan driving. They climb a tree together for a scenic view.

Character Developments

• Shen Qinghan gains confidence after receiving praise for her talents and improving her martial arts ranking.
• Lin Zichen shows support and trust in Shen Qinghan's abilities and aspirations.

Significant Themes

• Self-acceptance and confidence: Shen Qinghan learns to embrace her talents and gains confidence in herself.
• Friendship and support: Lin Zichen's unwavering support helps Shen Qinghan grow and believe in herself.

Character Interactions

• Shen Qinghan and her classmates: Their praise and acknowledgment of her talents help Shen Qinghan gain confidence.
• Shen Qinghan and Lin Zichen: Their shared experiences, like the bike ride and tree climbing, strengthen their bond and Lin Zichen's support for Shen Qinghan.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lin Zichen wins the city's high school martial arts tournament, earning a championship title and endorsement deals.
• He uses his earnings to unlock the 'Breath-Hiding Dragon' album, gaining the 'Natural Camouflage' Biological Attribute.
• Lin Zichen encounters his middle school senior, Zhang Kai, who is now a Mechanical Cyborg working for the Machine God Group.
• The Machine God Group captures the last remnant of the Rat God Cult, a woman with a controversial past.

Character Developments

• Lin Zichen continues to grow stronger and gains a new Biological Attribute.
• Zhang Kai, once a delinquent, has transformed into a Mechanical Cyborg and works for the Machine God Group.

Significant Themes

• The pursuit of strength and power.
• The consequences of unchecked ambition (implied through the Machine God Group's actions).
• The struggle between tradition (human bodies) and technology (mechanical modifications).

Character Interactions

• Lin Zichen and Zhang Kai reunite, with Zhang Kai showing off his new Mechanical Cyborg body.
• Lin Zichen learns about the Machine God Group's influence and power through his conversation with Zhang Kai and news reports.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lin Zichen and Shen Qinghan have reached their senior year in high school.
• Lin Zichen's physical abilities have significantly improved, reaching Ordinary Tier 6.
• Shen Qinghan's academic performance has improved, ranking 34th in her class.
• They celebrate their 18th birthdays together with a coming-of-age ceremony.

Character Developments

• Lin Zichen: His physical prowess has greatly increased, solidifying his status as a top athlete.
• Shen Qinghan: She has improved academically, gaining confidence and becoming more outgoing.

Significant Themes

• Growth and maturity: Both characters have grown and matured over the year.
• Love and companionship: Their bond deepens as they exchange heartfelt gifts.

Character Interactions

• Lin Zichen and Shen Qinghan: Their relationship strengthens as they exchange meaningful gifts, expressing their love and understanding for each other.
• The families: They support and witness the growth of their children's relationship, with Lin Yansheng and Zhang Wanxin being more vocal and involved.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lin Zichen and Shen Qinghan go for a walk after their families' gathering.
• They discuss their feelings for each other and reminisce about their childhood.
• An earthquake occurs, triggering an achievement quest for Lin Zichen.
• They return home to find news of the earthquake on TV.

Character Developments

• Shen Qinghan has grown more confident and alluring, enjoying Lin Zichen's attention.
• Lin Zichen realizes he likes Shen Qinghan more with each passing day.

Significant Themes

• The passage of time and change.
• The deepening bond between Lin Zichen and Shen Qinghan.

Character Interactions

• Lin Zichen and Shen Qinghan share a sweet and nostalgic moment, expressing their growing feelings for each other.
• Lin Zichen's parents and Zhang Wanxin show concern for Lin Zichen and Shen Qinghan's safety during the earthquake.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The day before the college entrance exam, Lin Zichen and Shen Qinghan spend time together, discussing exam nerves and Shen Qinghan's unique condition.
• Lin Zichen unlocks the Void Eel atlas and gains the 'Danger Perception' ability, allowing him to sense hostility and judge Biological Rank.
• He decides to save up for Living Dead Slug meat to acquire its self-healing ability.
• Yuan Dongzhi, a powerful Gene Fusionist and vice principal of Shanhai University, oversees the provincial college entrance exam and considers taking on a new disciple.

Character Developments

• Lin Zichen: Unlocks a new ability and plans to improve his income after the exam.
• Shen Qinghan: Struggles with exam nerves and her unique condition, but feels reassured by Lin Zichen's support.
• Yuan Dongzhi: Reflects on her past as a mentor and looks forward to finding a promising disciple in this year's exam.

Significant Themes

• The power of ancient creatures and the mysteries of Exotic Beasts.
• The importance of mentorship and guidance, as seen through Yuan Dongzhi's perspective.
• The impact of the college entrance exam on students' lives and futures.

Character Interactions

• Lin Zichen and Shen Qinghan: Share a close bond, with Lin Zichen comforting and reassuring Shen Qinghan about her exam nerves and unique condition.
• Yuan Dongzhi and the Minister: The Minister reports to Yuan Dongzhi, highlighting her status and influence as a vice principal of a university with an Evolution Academy and Mechanical Academy.

Summary

Plot Points and Events

• The martial arts college entrance exam spans nine days, with the first day consisting of a written exam and physical fitness test.
• Lin Zichen and Shen Qinghan take the exams together, with Lin Zichen finishing the written test quickly and easily, while Shen Qinghan struggles with nerves but ultimately performs well.
• The physical test results show Lin Zichen far surpassing his peers, while Shen Qinghan ranks high among girls but lags behind Lin Zichen.
• The written exam results are released, with Lin Zichen scoring 100 and Shen Qinghan scoring 82.
• The practical assessment in a forest begins the next day, with students not allowed to bring any items.

Character Developments

• Lin Zichen remains calm and confident throughout the exams, showcasing his genius-level abilities.
• Shen Qinghan struggles with nerves but manages to perform well, demonstrating improvement under Lin Zichen's influence.
• Lin Zichen's calm demeanor and support help Shen Qinghan overcome her anxiety.

Significant Themes

• Genius vs. Ordinary: The gap between Lin Zichen and his peers highlights the widening chasm between geniuses and ordinary people on the Mutated Earth.
• Gender Gap: The physical test results emphasize the widening gap between men and women in terms of physical prowess.
• Support and Encouragement: Lin Zichen's support helps Shen Qinghan face her fears and perform better.

Character Interactions

• Lin Zichen and Shen Qinghan study and take exams together, with Lin Zichen comforting and encouraging Shen Qinghan throughout.
• Lin Zichen's calm and collected demeanor contrasts with Shen Qinghan's anxiety, highlighting their different approaches to challenges.
• Lin Zichen's suggestion for Shen Qinghan to sleep without pants during the practical assessment shows his practical and unconcerned approach to her worries.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lin Zichen and Shen Qinghan wake up early to gather at school for their college entrance exam practical test in a vast, primitive forest.
• They receive last-minute advice and packed food from their parents.
• The students board buses to their respective exam sites, with Lin Zichen and Shen Qinghan in the same exam entrance.

Character Developments

• Lin Zichen shows responsibility and concern for others' safety, thinking about the recent earthquakes in Shanhai City.
• Shen Qinghan feels content and lucky to have Lin Zichen as her childhood sweetheart.

Significant Themes

• The importance of family and close relationships.
• The contrast between the lives of martial arts students and liberal arts students.
• The impact of natural disasters on people's lives.

Character Interactions

• Lin Zichen and Shen Qinghan display a close, intimate relationship, sharing an earphone to watch news together.
• Li Chuxin and He Yu bicker playfully, showing their friendly rivalry.
• The adulterous couple and the mother-in-law in the news video represent human complexity and varying moral standards.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lin Zichen and Shen Qinghan arrive at their designated forest entrance for the Battle Royale Mode practical assessment.
• They find a spot to eat, observing and listening to other examinees' conversations.
• The entry point rules are announced, emphasizing scoring cards' locations, the presence of fierce beasts and Exotic Beasts, and the encouragement of both cooperation and competition.
• Lin Zichen refuses to team up with several students, while a boy named Hong Junping tries to form a team with them, initially for Shen Qinghan, but is rejected.

Character Developments

• Lin Zichen demonstrates his strong sensory perception by listening to others' conversations.
• Shen Qinghan shows her blunt and straightforward nature when refusing Hong Junping's team-up request.
• Hong Junping displays persistence in trying to team up with Lin Zichen and Shen Qinghan, despite initial rejections.

Significant Themes

• Survival of the Fittest: The practical assessment encourages competition and bullying the weak, reflecting a survival-of-the-fittest mentality.
• Cooperation vs. Competition: The assessment balances cooperation, as seen in Lin Zichen and Shen Qinghan's potential teamwork, and competition, as seen in Hong Junping's attempts to join their team.

Character Interactions

• Lin Zichen and Shen Qinghan interact closely, supporting each other and sharing food.
• Lin Zichen refuses team-up requests from several students and Hong Junping, while Shen Qinghan bluntly rejects Hong Junping's advances.
• Hong Junping persists in trying to team up with Lin Zichen and Shen Qinghan, despite initial rejections.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Combat Assessment begins, with examinees rushing into the forest.
• Lin Zichen and Shen Qinghan enter leisurely, finding a map and signposts.
• They discover and collect scorecards with ease, using Lin Zichen's Biological Attribute [Eye of the Sky].
• They encounter a heavy rainstorm and spend the night in a banana tree shelter.
• The next day, they meet a top student from Qianzhen City who tries to join their team, but is rejected.

Character Developments

• Lin Zichen: Shows calm and collected demeanor, using his Biological Attributes to help Shen Qinghan navigate the forest and collect scorecards. He acts as a mentor to her, allowing her to take the lead and learn wilderness survival skills.
• Shen Qinghan: Demonstrates agility and climbing skills by retrieving scorecards from high trees. She also shows determination in taking care of Lin Zichen during their time in the forest.

Significant Themes

• Teamwork and camaraderie: Lin Zichen and Shen Qinghan work together to collect scorecards, with Lin Zichen acting as a mentor and Shen Qinghan learning and growing from the experience.
• Kindness and repaying favors: The top student from Qianzhen City tries to repay the kindness shown by Shen Qinghan by offering to join their team, but is ultimately rejected.

Character Interactions

• Lin Zichen and Shen Qinghan: They work well together, with Lin Zichen guiding Shen Qinghan and allowing her to take the lead in their journey. They also share a moment of closeness when Shen Qinghan wakes up on top of Lin Zichen the next morning.
• Lin Zichen and the top student from Qianzhen City: The student tries to join their team but is rejected by Lin Zichen, leading to tension and hostility between them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lin Zichen knocks out a boasting examinee and takes his scorecards.
• Lin Zichen trains Shen Qinghan in wilderness survival skills for three days.
• They encounter He Yu, who was beaten and robbed; he declines to join their team.
• Lin Zichen and Shen Qinghan are robbed multiple times but reverse the looting.
• On the final day, they find Exotic Beasts already killed by others.
• On the bus home, He Yu notices Wang Shujie and Lu Gang acting strangely.

Character Developments

• Lin Zichen demonstrates his strength by knocking out an examinee with one punch.
• Shen Qinghan improves her wilderness survival skills under Lin Zichen's training.
• He Yu shows his competitive nature and preference for challenging himself.
• Wang Shujie and Lu Gang appear troubled after the Combat Assessment.

Significant Themes

• Strength and power dynamics among examinees.
• The importance of the Compatibility Test in determining future potential.
• The contrast between Lin Zichen's calm demeanor and others' nervousness about the upcoming test.

Character Interactions

• Lin Zichen and Shen Qinghan work together, with Lin Zichen training and protecting Shen Qinghan.
• Lin Zichen and He Yu have a brief interaction, with He Yu declining to join their team.
• Wang Shujie and Lu Gang are shown acting strangely, hinting at potential trouble.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lin Zichen receives an Apple tablet from Xu Meng as a gift.
• Shen Qinghan stays overnight at Lin Zichen's place to distract herself from the upcoming Compatibility Test.
• They discuss news about the Evolutionary Conservative faction, which opposes Gene Fusion and Mechanical Cyborg modifications, believing in human potential for evolution.
• The next morning, they head to the research base for the Compatibility Test.

Character Developments

• Lin Zichen: Stands firm in his belief that Exotic Humans exist, corresponding to Exotic Beasts.
• Shen Qinghan: Questions the existence of Exotic Humans and suspects Lin Zichen might be one.

Significant Themes

• Evolution and human potential: The debate between the Evolutionary Conservative faction and the rest of society regarding human evolution without external aids.
• Companionship and support: Lin Zichen and Shen Qinghan's close relationship and how they support each other.

Character Interactions

• Lin Zichen and Shen Qinghan: Their friendship deepens as they spend the night together, discussing their views on human evolution and supporting each other before the Compatibility Test.
• Wang Shujie and Lu Gang: Their strange behavior and mental state on the bus to the research base hint at potential issues or secrets.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Students from Shanhai City gather for the Compatibility Test.
• Lin Zichen and Shen Qinghan draw blood for the Gene Fusion compatibility test.
• Results are released, with Lin Zichen scoring 15% and Shen Qinghan surprisingly scoring 21%.

Character Developments

• Lin Zichen remains calm and confident despite his score not meeting his expectations.
• Shen Qinghan is nervous about her results but gains confidence after receiving encouragement from her friends.
• He Yu is disappointed with his 11% score, while Li Chuxin is thrilled with her 10% result.

Significant Themes

• The importance of Gene Fusion compatibility for university admission and future prospects.
• The pressure and anxiety students face during the Compatibility Test.
• The impact of expectations and self-perception on one's emotional response to results.

Character Interactions

• Lin Zichen comforts Shen Qinghan and helps her check her results.
• He Yu and Li Chuxin express envy of Lin Zichen's score and reassure Shen Qinghan.
• Shen Qinghan gains confidence from her friends' encouragement.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The provincial education minister, Yuan Dongzhi, reviews the college entrance exam results, finding Haiyuan City's scores shockingly poor.
• Lin Zichen's Gene Fusion compatibility is revealed to be 15%, making him the provisional top scorer.
• Shen Qinghan's result is displayed as 21%, causing disbelief and speculation of a measurement error.
• Yuan Dongzhi decides to investigate the anomaly at the Shanhai City research base.
• A woman with dragon horns on her head, riding a massive wave, approaches the base.

Character Developments

• Yuan Dongzhi: Shows a stern and unyielding personality, favoring Shanhai City due to her personal connection to it.
• Lin Zichen: Maintains his composure and provides a possible explanation for Shen Qinghan's high compatibility score.
• Shen Qinghan: Initially disbelieving of her 21% score, she becomes excited at the prospect of being a 'genius' and proving her worth to Lin Zichen.
• Li Chuxin: Shows concern for Shen Qinghan, urging her to return for a retest.

Significant Themes

• The importance of academic performance and its impact on one's future.
• The pressure and expectations placed on students, leading to disbelief and skepticism when exceptional results are achieved.
• The potential for extraordinary abilities and the disbelief surrounding them.

Character Interactions

• Yuan Dongzhi interacts with the city educational leaders, rewarding and punishing based on their cities' performance.
• Lin Zichen and Shen Qinghan discuss her 21% score, with Lin Zichen offering a possible explanation.
• Li Chuxin contacts Shen Qinghan to inform her of the retest and urge her to return to the base.
• The educational leaders react to Lin Zichen and Shen Qinghan's scores, expressing disbelief and envy.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A massive wave approaches the research base, carrying a woman with dragon horns.
• The woman, Yuan Dongzhi, is revealed to be a vice-principal of Shanhai University and a powerful water-attribute Gene Fusionist.
• She arrives at the base to take Shen Qinghan for a retest of her gene fusion compatibility.

Character Developments

• Lin Zichen becomes more aware of the vast world outside his school and the existence of powerful individuals.
• Shen Qinghan feels overwhelmed and seeks comfort from Lin Zichen.
• He Yu shows off his knowledge about Yuan Dongzhi and her family, seeking approval from Lin Zichen.

Significant Themes

• The vast differences in power and influence among individuals in the Gene Fusion era.
• The potential consequences of high gene fusion compatibility scores.

Character Interactions

• Lin Zichen and Shen Qinghan support each other emotionally.
• He Yu tries to impress his teammates with his knowledge.
• Yuan Dongzhi interacts with Director Gao and Shen Qinghan, showing authority and confidence.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Shen Qinghan undergoes a retest for her Gene Fusion Compatibility, which yields a score of 21%.
• Yuan Dongzhi, the provincial education department leader, takes a personal interest in Shen Qinghan due to her exceptional score.
• Yuan Dongzhi reveals that the highest recorded score was previously 18%, and Shen Qinghan's 21% is unprecedented.
• Yuan Dongzhi modifies Shen Qinghan's score to 16% to avoid unwanted attention from Heretic Cult members.
• Yuan Dongzhi offers to take Shen Qinghan as her apprentice, which Shen Qinghan accepts due to her passive nature.

Character Developments

• Shen Qinghan: Shows nervousness and worry about her test results, accepts Yuan Dongzhi as her master without much resistance.
• Yuan Dongzhi: Reveals her overbearing personality, makes unilateral decisions, and takes Shen Qinghan as her apprentice.

Significant Themes

• The complexity of the world and the hidden truths behind news reports.
• The consequences of being marketed as a genius, including attacks by Heretic Cult members.
• The importance of keeping a low profile to avoid unwanted attention.

Character Interactions

• Shen Qinghan and Yuan Dongzhi: Yuan Dongzhi reveals her intentions to Shen Qinghan, who accepts her as a master without much resistance.
• Shen Qinghan and Lin Zichen: Lin Zichen waits outside for Shen Qinghan, but their interaction is not detailed in this chapter.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Shen Qinghan discovers her senior sister's name is Luo Qianxue, not Bai Xue, but the name contains the character for snow, suggesting a connection to her childhood friend.
• Yuan Dongzhi examines Shen Qinghan's body but finds nothing unusual, despite her high genetic fusion compatibility.
• Yuan Dongzhi takes Shen Qinghan and Lin Zichen to the cafeteria. She later investigates their family backgrounds and consults her father about Shen Qinghan's exceptional talent.

Character Developments

• Shen Qinghan: Becomes more curious and determined to find out if her senior sister is indeed her childhood friend, Bai Xue.
• Yuan Dongzhi: Shows concern for Shen Qinghan's well-being and potential, consulting her father about her high talent.
• Lin Zichen: Demonstrates his knowledge of Shen Qinghan's preferences, ordering dishes she likes.

Significant Themes

• The extraordinary nature of Shen Qinghan's talent and the mystery surrounding its origin.
• The importance of cultivating and nurturing exceptional individuals, as emphasized by Yuan Dongzhi's father.

Character Interactions

• Shen Qinghan and Yuan Dongzhi: Establish a master-disciple relationship, with Yuan Dongzhi showing concern and curiosity about Shen Qinghan's background.
• Shen Qinghan and Lin Zichen: Reveal their childhood bond, with Lin Zichen showing understanding of Shen Qinghan's preferences.
• Yuan Dongzhi and her father: Discuss Shen Qinghan's talent, with her father expressing shock and emphasizing the importance of cultivating her potential.