Chapter Summaries

Chapter Summary: “Eerie!”

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wu An receives a system mission while aboard an airplane, creating a potential problem: when he returns from the mission world, will he reappear on the moving plane or at a fixed location?
• After considering the risks, Wu An decides to proceed. He plans to use the airplane restroom as a private travel point and accepts that, in the worst case, he may have to fly back to Eastsea himself.
• Before leaving, Wu An speaks with a young girl who claims she saw a gigantic monster larger than an airplane. Wu An tells her he believes her, secretly knowing that the creature she saw is currently inside his System Space.
• A curious flight attendant notices Wu An’s unusual confidence and mysterious demeanor, but he dismisses her offer of assistance and enters the restroom.
• Wu An activates the system and travels through a seven-colored passage into the Otherworld.
• He arrives in a silent, heavily damaged city with English signs and almost no signs of modern civilization. He suspects the setting may be post-apocalyptic.
• After walking for ten minutes without finding anyone, Wu An begins to wonder whether humanity has been wiped out and how he can trigger the mission without encountering survivors.
• He finally spots a lone woman and instantly appears behind her to ask where he is. The woman turns toward him unnaturally, and Wu An is horrified by her appearance.

Character Developments

• Wu An: Demonstrates decisiveness and confidence by accepting the mission despite the danger of returning in midair. His strength and abilities make him relatively unconcerned about being separated from the plane. He also remains calm and observant in the mysterious new world.
• The young girl: Shows vulnerability and a strong desire to be believed after others—including her mother—dismiss her story about the giant monster. Wu An’s acceptance reassures her.
• Flight attendant: Becomes intrigued by Wu An’s detached, powerful presence and wonders about his identity.
• Mysterious woman: Is introduced as the first apparent inhabitant of the new world, though her stiff movements and horrifying appearance suggest she may not be an ordinary human.

Significant Themes

• Risk and determination: Wu An prioritizes growth and completing the system’s missions over personal safety.
• Isolation and uncertainty: The deserted city and absence of humanity create an unsettling atmosphere, leaving Wu An unsure of the world’s condition.
• Belief versus dismissal: The girl’s experience is rejected by others but validated by Wu An, emphasizing the difference between ordinary people’s skepticism and his supernatural awareness.
• The unknown and horror: The ruined city, silence, and unnatural woman establish a mysterious, eerie post-apocalyptic setting.

Character Interactions

• Wu An comforts the little girl by affirming that he believes her story about the monster.
• He briefly interacts with the flight attendant, who is fascinated by him, though he remains uninterested.
• In the Otherworld, Wu An approaches a strange woman and asks for information. Her disturbing reaction and appearance end the chapter on a cliffhanger.

Chapter Summary

Plot points and events

• Wu An encounters a horrifying, decayed corpse that behaves like a Western zombie. When it attacks, he destroys it by exploding its head.
• He concludes that these zombies are mindless, instinct-driven corpses and suspects he has entered a zombie-apocalypse world.
• The first zombie’s death attracts countless others from every direction. The horde surrounds Wu An, crawling and lunging toward him in search of living flesh.
• Wu An considers using the Soul-Returning Spell to determine whether the zombies still possess souls, but decides their deaths are too old for the spell to work.
• He draws Narsil and releases a powerful sword strike, slicing through numerous zombie heads. However, the endless horde continues attacking.
• Wu An then summons his Pure Yang Flame, intending to use his Eastern spiritual fire to incinerate the zombies. He also reflects on his original plan to use this world’s Flame Mantra to absorb Heavenly Flames and potentially develop a Platinum-tier divine flame.
• Meanwhile, several exhausted survivors watch the zombie disturbance from the top of a skyscraper several thousand meters away. Two women realize that a living person has been surrounded.
• The blonde woman wants to rescue Wu An, but the brunette woman argues that reaching him would take too long and that no one could survive such an overwhelming horde.
• Just as they assume the trapped survivor is doomed, immense flames erupt from the center of the zombie swarm, spreading across the area and ending the chapter on a dramatic cliffhanger.

Character developments

• Wu An: Demonstrates calmness, emotional control, and confidence in the face of a terrifying zombie horde. He quickly analyzes the zombies’ weaknesses and shifts tactics from swordsmanship to spiritual fire when ordinary attacks prove inefficient. His curiosity about the world and interest in strengthening the Pure Yang Flame are also emphasized.
• The blonde survivor: Shows compassion and bravery by wanting to rescue a stranger despite the overwhelming danger.
• The brunette survivor: Acts as the more pragmatic and pessimistic voice, emphasizing the near impossibility of saving anyone surrounded by so many zombies.

Significant themes

• Power versus overwhelming numbers: Wu An easily destroys individual zombies, but the endless horde creates a different kind of challenge.
• Calmness amid horror: Wu An’s composure contrasts sharply with the zombies’ grotesque appearance and the survivors’ fear.
• Eastern and Western supernatural traditions: The chapter compares Western zombies with more powerful Eastern undead creatures, such as the Drought Demon, while highlighting Wu An’s Eastern spiritual fire.
• Hope versus despair: The women believe survival is impossible, but the sudden eruption of flames suggests that the seemingly doomed individual may possess extraordinary power.
• Adaptation and escalation: Wu An continuously evaluates the situation and escalates from physical attacks to supernatural flame manipulation.

Character interactions

• Wu An has no meaningful communication with the zombies, recognizing that they possess only instinct and a hunger for flesh.
• The blonde and brunette women debate whether to attempt a rescue. The blonde favors action and compassion, while the brunette insists that intervention would be futile.
• Their conversation establishes the survivors’ limited understanding of Wu An’s true abilities, making the sudden appearance of the enormous flames particularly shocking.

Chapter Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• An enormous wave of flames erupts among the Zombies, instantly reducing every Zombie it touches to ashes.
• The flames are so powerful that even the enhanced blonde woman feels they resemble an unstoppable natural disaster.
• The Zombies, normally fearless and incapable of retreating from danger, instinctively flee from the flames.
• The two women speculate that the fire may have been created by the mysterious company behind the outbreak, perhaps by a scientist who sacrificed himself while surrounded by Zombies.
• As the flames stop spreading, a tall man—Wu An—emerges unharmed. The fire parts around him, forming a passage.
• Wu An ignores the retreating Zombies because defeating them is effortless. Instead, he focuses on locating his mission target and using the Flame Mantra to absorb and evolve the Heavenly Flames.
• Wu An senses his destination near a black skyscraper and instantly vanishes.
• He appears beside the two terrified women without warning, causing them to suspect that he is a mutated creature rather than a human.
• When Wu An asks where he is, the brunette woman instinctively answers, “Raccoon City.”
• Her answer allows Wu An to confirm that he has entered the world of Resident Evil.

Character Developments

• Wu An is established as overwhelmingly powerful, able to create or control devastating flames, survive within them, and move at extraordinary speed. He remains calm and detached, treating the Zombies as insignificant.
• The blonde woman demonstrates greater composure and awareness, but Wu An’s appearance unsettles her deeply. She begins to question whether he is human or a virus-mutated monster.
• The brunette woman is more openly emotional and reactive. She initially theorizes about the origin of the flames but becomes terrified when Wu An appears beside them and answers his question instinctively.

Significant Themes

• Fear and the reversal of natural order: Zombies, creatures normally devoid of fear, retreat from Wu An’s flames, emphasizing their supernatural dominance.
• Human versus monster: Wu An looks human but displays abilities far beyond humanity, prompting the women to question whether outward appearance can be trusted.
• Power and isolation: Wu An’s immense strength separates him from the dangers facing ordinary survivors; the apocalyptic environment offers him freedom to use his abilities without restraint.
• World confirmation and mission progression: The chapter transitions Wu An into the Resident Evil setting and establishes the next stage of his system-related objectives.

Character Interactions

• The two women discuss the mysterious flames and speculate about their origin, revealing their fear and uncertainty.
• The blonde encourages them to recover and use the weakened Zombie horde to escape the city.
• Both women react with disbelief and terror when Wu An emerges from the fire and later appears beside them.
• Wu An calmly questions them about their location, while the brunette unintentionally confirms that they are in Raccoon City.

Chapter Summary: “Begin Devouring Heavenly Flames!”

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wu An realizes he has arrived in the world of Resident Evil, specifically during the events corresponding to the second film, when the T-virus has overrun Raccoon City.
• He encounters Alice and a brown-haired woman shortly after emerging unharmed from a massive fire. His extraordinary appearance and abilities initially make them suspect he may be a virus-created monster.
• Wu An identifies Alice as the protagonist of the Resident Evil world. Alice recognizes that he is not infected because he retains his intelligence and ability to communicate.
• The system assigns Wu An a main quest: kill Nemesis, Umbrella Corporation’s heavily armed super-soldier and ultimate weapon.
• Rather than searching the city for Nemesis, Wu An decides to use Alice’s escape plan as bait, expecting Nemesis to eventually confront her.
• Alice explains that she intends to escape Raccoon City, search for a cure to the T-virus, and rescue the remaining survivors.
• Wu An offers to help her escape. Alice accepts because she believes his power is sufficient to overcome the millions of zombies surrounding the city.
• Alice reveals that the building they are in is an Umbrella Corporation facility containing a laboratory. Wu An asks to be taken there, intending to use the Flame Mantra to absorb and fuse the laboratory’s Heavenly Flames and Pure Yang Flame.

Character Developments

• Wu An: His identity as a being far beyond ordinary human limits is emphasized. He remains calm, confident, and largely unconcerned with Alice’s suspicions. He views Nemesis as a manageable opponent and prioritizes both completing the system quest and obtaining new flames.
• Alice: She is cautious but quickly becomes fascinated and alarmed by Wu An’s abilities. Her determination to escape Raccoon City, find a cure, and save survivors is reaffirmed. Despite her distrust, she begins relying on Wu An after witnessing his supernatural power.
• Brown-haired woman: Initially confrontational and suspicious, she becomes relieved once she realizes Wu An is not an infected monster. Her reaction reinforces how terrifying his abilities appear to ordinary survivors.
• Nemesis: Though not yet present, he is established as the chapter’s main looming threat and Wu An’s assigned target.

Significant Themes

• Power beyond humanity: Wu An’s ability to walk through flames separates him from both ordinary humans and virus-created monsters, presenting him almost as a supernatural or divine figure.
• Trust amid catastrophe: Alice must decide whether to trust a mysterious and overwhelmingly powerful stranger while trapped in a zombie-infested city.
• Survival and rescue: Alice’s goal reflects the human desire to protect survivors and reverse the disaster rather than merely escape it.
• Power and exploitation: Umbrella Corporation’s creation of Nemesis and its experimentation on Alice highlight the company’s abuse of science and human life.
• Opportunity and strategy: Wu An views the crisis pragmatically, using Alice’s planned escape as a means to draw out Nemesis while pursuing his own cultivation objectives.

Character Interactions

• The brown-haired woman interrogates Wu An about his identity and how he approached them.
• Alice reacts with fear and astonishment after recognizing Wu An as the man who emerged from the flames.
• Wu An reassures both women that he is not infected, though he does little to explain his true nature.
• Alice questions Wu An about whether he is a survivor, while he gives an evasive answer.
• Wu An offers to help Alice escape Raccoon City, gaining her cautious trust.
• Alice directs him toward the Umbrella laboratory, unknowingly helping him reach the location where he plans to absorb the Heavenly Flames.

Chapter Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wu An trains inside the Black Building’s specially reinforced laboratory, which Alice has given to him as a secure refuge.
• He attempts to devour three Heavenly Flames from the Battle Through the Heavens world: the Fallen Heart Flame, Red Lotus Karma Flame, and Golden Emperor Burning Heaven Flame.
• The flames severely damage his meridians and body, but the Meteoric Tear Projection continuously restores him, allowing him to endure the process.
• After successfully absorbing the three flames, Wu An absorbs the Pure Yang Flame as well, hoping to break through to Platinum-tier.
• The process triggers an unexpected system notification: an unknown-grade flame begins forming within him.
• The system reveals that the flame will require ten days to mature, during which Wu An cannot use flame-related abilities. Wu An accepts this limitation because he possesses other abilities and weapons.
• Outside the laboratory, Alice and a brown-haired woman discuss Wu An’s terrifying constitution. Alice confirms that he is not infected and believes his physical condition surpasses even her own enhanced body.
• The Black Building suddenly begins shaking. Alice discovers that millions of zombies have gathered around it, including several massive and unfamiliar creatures, leaving her convinced that the survivors are in extreme danger.

Character Developments

• Wu An: Demonstrates extraordinary endurance, confidence, and willingness to take extreme risks. His successful absorption of four flames greatly increases his potential, though the resulting unknown flame temporarily removes his access to flame-based powers.
• Alice: Becomes increasingly aware that Wu An is not an ordinary human. Although her own body was enhanced by Umbrella, she senses that Wu An’s constitution is even more powerful, deepening her uncertainty about his origins and abilities.
• Brown-haired woman: Expresses fear and disbelief toward Wu An’s nature, reflecting the survivors’ growing unease about his supernatural strength.

Significant Themes

• Power through dangerous transformation: Wu An willingly subjects himself to immense physical pain to gain greater strength.
• Regeneration and invincibility: The Meteoric Tear Projection makes him nearly impossible to kill, allowing him to survive a process that would destroy an ordinary person.
• The limits of knowledge: Even the system cannot identify the grade of the new flame, creating mystery around Wu An’s future power.
• Humanity versus monstrosity: Alice and the others question whether Wu An can truly be considered human, despite his lack of infection.
• Escalating danger: Wu An’s personal advancement contrasts with the growing external threat of a massive zombie horde surrounding the building.

Character Interactions

• Wu An interacts primarily with the system, questioning the nature and duration of the newly forming flame.
• Alice and the brown-haired woman discuss Wu An’s identity and physical superiority, with Alice offering cautious observations based on her enhanced senses.
• Their conversation is interrupted by the zombie assault, shifting the chapter from Wu An’s internal cultivation to an immediate survival crisis.

Chapter Summary: “The Mastermind Behind It All!”

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Black Building, an Umbrella Corporation branch base, is suddenly surrounded by millions of Zombies, hundreds of Lickers, numerous Tyrants, and even mutated flying Zombies.
• Alice realizes that the infected are likely being deliberately controlled rather than gathering randomly. She suspects Umbrella Corporation has activated a hidden contingency plan.
• Alice reasons that Umbrella may be targeting her for further experimentation, but the scale of the attack seems excessive. This leads her to suspect that the true target may be someone else.
• Wu An emerges from the laboratory and learns about the siege. The women ask whether he can use his powerful Pure Yang Flame to escape.
• Wu An explains that he cannot currently use the flame because it is merging with three other Heavenly Flames and requires about ten days to complete its transformation.
• Believing Umbrella may be targeting her, Alice offers to surrender in order to protect the others. The brown-haired woman refuses, insisting that Alice must not be subjected to Umbrella’s cruel experiments again.
• Wu An decides to investigate the rooftop, hoping to find traces of Nemesis. Alice and the brown-haired woman accompany him.
• From the rooftop, they see the enormous horde below. Wu An uses his Three-Tomoe ability but does not immediately find Nemesis.
• In an underground laboratory, a white man watches the group through surveillance cameras. Upon seeing Wu An, he declares him “the most perfect test subject,” revealing that Wu An—not Alice—is likely the real target.

Character Development

• Alice: Remains calm and analytical despite overwhelming danger. She begins to question Umbrella’s motives and shows self-sacrificial resolve, willing to surrender to protect the others.
• The brown-haired woman: Initially panicked and overwhelmed by the siege, she becomes courageous and fiercely loyal. She refuses to abandon Alice, even if doing so means facing death.
• Wu An: Maintains composure and takes initiative by investigating the rooftop. His inability to use the Pure Yang Flame temporarily limits his power and increases the group’s vulnerability. His true importance to Umbrella is revealed at the end.
• The white man: Is introduced as an obsessive Umbrella-affiliated observer or scientist. His excitement over Wu An suggests he has planned or eagerly anticipated capturing him for experimentation.

Significant Themes

• Hidden manipulation and conspiracy: The Zombie siege is not a natural outbreak event but appears to be controlled by Umbrella’s secret technology or contingency plans.
• Sacrifice and loyalty: Alice is willing to surrender herself, while the brown-haired woman is willing to die rather than let Alice endure further experimentation.
• Power and vulnerability: Wu An’s normally overwhelming abilities are temporarily unavailable, forcing the characters to confront the threat without their strongest means of escape.
• Human experimentation and dehumanization: Umbrella continues to treat people as experimental materials, with Wu An labeled a “test subject” rather than recognized as a person.
• Uncertainty about the true target: The chapter shifts suspicion from Alice to Wu An, setting up a larger conflict involving his powers and potential value to Umbrella.

Character Interactions

• Alice and the brown-haired woman discuss the cause of the Zombie gathering, with Alice providing the theory that Umbrella is controlling the infected.
• The brown-haired woman directly challenges Alice’s plan to surrender and emotionally defends her from further experimentation.
• Wu An is briefly excluded from their emotional exchange, humorously observing that they have ignored him, before taking the lead in investigating the rooftop.
• The final surveillance scene creates a dramatic contrast: while the protagonists search for Nemesis and a way out, the hidden scientist watches Wu An with intense interest and confirms that he is the central objective.

Chapter Summary: “Dr. William’s Ambition!”

Key Plot Points and Events

• Dr. William observes Wu An through Raccoon City’s surveillance system and becomes obsessed with him as the “perfect test subject.”
• William’s instruments reveal that Wu An’s physical abilities surpass even those of virus-enhanced Tyrants. He believes Wu An’s exceptionally strong body and genes could produce an ultimate biological weapon if infected with his latest virus.
• Determined to capture Wu An personally, William travels to the skyscraper where Wu An, Alice, and the brown-haired woman are trapped.
• Wu An surveys the surrounding forces with his Sharingan and counts 123 Lickers and 21 Tyrants, but notices that Nemesis is absent. He worries Nemesis may not yet have been created, potentially preventing him from completing his mission.
• Alice apologizes for involving Wu An and assumes they are doomed, but Wu An confidently promises that none of them will die.
• The zombie horde suddenly parts, revealing a massive Tyrant carrying Dr. William. Alice recognizes William and warns Wu An that being captured by him would be worse than death because of his horrific experiments.
• William formally introduces himself while keeping his attention fixed on Wu An. With the group surrounded and no escape route available, a confrontation becomes inevitable.

Character Developments

• Dr. William: Revealed as ambitious, arrogant, and scientifically obsessed. He views Wu An not as a person but as an unprecedented experimental opportunity. His goal is to create a weapon powerful enough to dominate Umbrella Corporation and the Earth Federation.
• Wu An: Remains calm and confident despite being surrounded by overwhelming numbers. His use of the Sharingan demonstrates his awareness and analytical abilities, while his concern about Nemesis shows that he is focused on completing his larger mission.
• Alice: Becomes increasingly guilty and protective. She believes Wu An has been endangered because of her and warns him about William’s cruelty, though she has little hope of surviving.
• The brown-haired woman: Reacts with fear upon recognizing William, reinforcing his reputation and the danger he represents.

Significant Themes

• Scientific obsession and dehumanization: William’s ambition causes him to see Wu An purely as biological material rather than a human being.
• Power and control: William commands the zombie forces of Raccoon City and uses a Tyrant as his mount, symbolizing his desire to control both life and humanity.
• Hope versus despair: Alice and the others believe their situation is hopeless, while Wu An’s confidence suggests that overwhelming odds may not determine the outcome.
• Human enhancement and genetic perfection: The chapter emphasizes the potential—and danger—of combining Wu An’s extraordinary natural abilities with viral mutations.

Important Character Interactions

• William watches Wu An remotely and mentally claims him as his ideal test subject.
• Alice expresses guilt to Wu An, but he reassures her that he will protect everyone.
• Alice warns Wu An against William, physically attempting to lead him away despite their lack of escape options.
• William approaches Wu An politely and introduces himself, creating a tense contrast between his civilized manner and his monstrous intentions.

Chapter Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Alice discovers that Wu An is immovable despite her enhanced strength, revealing his extraordinary physical power.
• Dr. William offers Wu An a deal: surrender himself in exchange for Alice and the brown-haired woman being safely released from Raccoon City.
• William reveals that he wants Wu An as the ultimate biological weapon. He explains that the T-Virus dramatically enhances strength and speed, and believes Wu An could become powerful enough to dominate the world.
• Alice attempts to sacrifice herself instead, reminding William of her unique serum and value as a test subject. William dismisses her as insignificant compared with Wu An, claiming he can develop other viruses to overcome her serum’s effects.
• Wu An refuses William’s offer but asks about Nemesis. William says Wu An can learn everything by joining him, then retreats into the zombie horde with a Tyrant.
• William threatens to have the zombies, Lickers, and Tyrants kill Wu An’s companions while keeping Wu An alive to witness their deaths.
• As the monsters surround the rooftop, Alice gives Wu An a pistol and expects the worst. Wu An remains confident and steps to the edge of the building.
• He uses the Xiangxi Corpse-Driving Secret Art, causing every zombie, Licker, and Tyrant in sight to freeze instantly.

Character Developments

• Wu An: Demonstrates overwhelming physical strength, calmness, and confidence under extreme pressure. He refuses to be manipulated by William and reveals a supernatural ability capable of controlling Umbrella’s monsters.
• Alice: Shows loyalty and self-sacrifice by offering herself to protect Wu An and the others. However, William’s dismissal damages her confidence and emphasizes that she is no longer the primary focus of the conflict.
• Dr. William: Becomes obsessed with Wu An, viewing him as a superior test subject and potential weapon. His arrogance and fanaticism are evident in his belief that biological enhancements can help him conquer the world.
• Brown-haired woman: Remains shocked and frightened by the confrontation, briefly appearing tempted by William’s promises before becoming resigned to the group’s apparent death.

Significant Themes

• Power and superiority: Wu An’s abilities far exceed both Alice’s enhancements and William’s engineered monsters, overturning William’s assumptions about the strongest force in the conflict.
• Human experimentation and exploitation: William treats living beings as weapons and test subjects, valuing them only for their scientific or military usefulness.
• Loyalty and sacrifice: Alice is willing to surrender herself to save Wu An and the others, contrasting with William’s purely self-serving ambitions.
• Arrogance versus true strength: William believes science and biological weapons guarantee victory, but Wu An’s calm refusal and mysterious technique expose the limits of that confidence.
• Control and reversal of power: The monsters that were meant to overwhelm Wu An suddenly become subject to his command, completely reversing the battlefield’s power balance.

Character Interactions

• Alice initially tries to pull Wu An away but realizes he possesses extraordinary strength.
• William flatters and recruits Wu An while belittling Alice, creating tension between them.
• Alice confronts William and offers herself in Wu An’s place, but William rejects the trade.
• Wu An questions William about Nemesis, prompting William to use the information as leverage.
• William orders the monsters to spare Wu An but attack his companions; Wu An responds by immobilizing the entire horde with his secret art.

Chapter Summary: “Overwhelming Crush!”

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wu An uses the Xiangxi Corpse-Driving Secret Art, a powerful inheritance from the Xiangxi Liu Family, to seize control of the millions of Zombies in Raccoon City.
• Although the Zombies initially appear alive, Wu An recognizes that they are technically corpses and therefore vulnerable to the secret art.
• Lickers and Tyrants are not fully affected because they are mutated living creatures rather than corpses. Only slightly influenced, they remain under Dr. William’s control.
• Alice and the brown-haired woman realize that Wu An is responsible for the Zombies suddenly becoming motionless.
• Dr. William discovers that the Zombies have not gone berserk; instead, Wu An has overridden his control with a higher level of authority.
• Wu An demands information about Nemesis, but refuses to explain how he took control of the Zombies.
• Dr. William orders the remaining Lickers and Tyrants to attack Wu An, hoping to reverse the situation.
• Wu An draws a mysterious ancient longsword and effortlessly destroys the attacking creatures. His sword aura cuts through dozens of Lickers, and several rapid strikes annihilate all remaining Lickers and Tyrants.

Character Developments

• Wu An demonstrates the overwhelming power and versatility of his abilities. He combines corpse control with extraordinary swordsmanship and remains completely calm throughout the confrontation.
• Alice becomes increasingly impressed and intrigued by Wu An. She recognizes that his presence explains the Zombies’ sudden behavior and begins viewing him as an immensely mysterious and powerful figure.
• Dr. William suffers a major loss of control and confidence. His belief that he uniquely understands the T-virus and its Zombies is shattered when Wu An effortlessly takes command of his army.
• The brown-haired woman moves from confusion to realization, understanding that Wu An can directly control Zombies.

Significant Themes

• Power and superiority: Wu An’s abilities vastly surpass Dr. William’s scientific control over the T-virus creatures.
• Eastern mystical arts versus Western science: The chapter contrasts the profound corpse-manipulation techniques of the Xiangxi tradition with Dr. William’s comparatively crude biological research.
• Control and authority: The Zombies remain obedient, but their allegiance shifts from Dr. William to Wu An, showing that control depends on strength and mastery.
• Hidden identity and mystery: Wu An refuses to reveal the source of his power, increasing the uncertainty and fascination surrounding him.
• Overwhelming force: The chapter emphasizes Wu An’s effortless dominance, as even the powerful Lickers and Tyrants are destroyed almost instantly.

Character Interactions

• Alice and the brown-haired woman discuss the strange behavior of the Zombies and identify Wu An as the cause.
• Dr. William desperately attempts to regain control of the Zombie army but realizes Wu An has completely overridden him.
• Wu An confronts Dr. William and demands information about Nemesis.
• When Dr. William retaliates by ordering the Lickers and Tyrants to attack, Alice warns Wu An to be careful.
• Wu An responds not with words but with decisive sword strikes, proving that Dr. William’s final counterattack is completely futile.

Chapter Summary: “Nemesis!”

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wu An effortlessly defeats the attacking Lickers and Tyrants with four sword strikes, cutting them into pieces and leaving Alice, the brown-haired woman, and Dr. William stunned.
• With his forces destroyed, Dr. William attempts to escape by riding the remaining Tyrant. Wu An kills the Tyrant with another sword strike, causing William to fall and suffer severe burns from its corrosive blood.
• Driven by hatred and desperation, Dr. William activates a red button to release Nemesis from a sealed underground laboratory. He reveals that Nemesis was released prematurely and lacks its control programming, leaving it with only one instinct: to slaughter everything.
• Nemesis arrives with a heavily modified body equipped with advanced weapons, including a flamethrower and electromagnetic cannon.
• William orders Nemesis to kill Wu An, but Nemesis instead burns William alive, proving that it is completely uncontrollable.
• Nemesis then targets Wu An with its electromagnetic cannon. Wu An avoids the attack using the Substitution Jutsu, astonishing Alice and the other woman.
• Rather than fight Nemesis personally, Wu An summons an Elder Predator from the Alien world and commands it to attack.
• The Elder Predator quickly gains the upper hand in close combat, forcing Nemesis to retaliate with its flamethrower and electromagnetic cannon.

Character Developments

• Wu An: Demonstrates overwhelming swordsmanship, confidence, and tactical control. He reveals the Substitution Jutsu and deliberately allows William to release Nemesis because Nemesis was his true objective. He remains calm and treats the battle as an opportunity to test his summoned Elder Predator.
• Alice: Her concern for Wu An changes into shock and admiration after witnessing his effortless victory. Nemesis’s appearance and actions frighten her, and Wu An’s supernatural abilities leave her deeply confused.
• Dr. William: His confidence collapses after his monsters are destroyed. Desperate and vengeful, he releases Nemesis as a final weapon, only to be betrayed and killed by the creature.
• Nemesis: Introduced as a terrifying fusion of mutated biology and advanced weaponry. Because it lacks its intended programming, it is entirely uncontrollable and attacks even its creator. It immediately establishes itself as a powerful and destructive opponent.
• Elder Predator: Summoned by Wu An as a substitute fighter. Its superior combat skill and technology allow it to dominate Nemesis at close range.

Significant Themes

• Overwhelming power versus desperation: William’s biological army and final weapon are both rendered ineffective against Wu An’s superior abilities.
• Loss of control: Nemesis’s premature release causes it to abandon its intended purpose and destroy its creator, showing the danger of creating power without control.
• Strategic strength: Wu An’s greatest advantage is not only his combat ability but also his preparation, supernatural techniques, and access to powerful allies.
• Human ambition and self-destruction: William’s obsession with weapons and revenge ultimately leads directly to his own death.
• Cross-world power escalation: The chapter expands the story’s scope by combining Resident Evil creatures, Naruto techniques, and Alien technology and species.

Character Interactions

• Wu An’s effortless massacre humiliates and terrifies Dr. William while impressing Alice and her companion.
• William tries to use Nemesis against Wu An, but Nemesis ignores his command and kills him instead.
• Alice witnesses Wu An’s Substitution Jutsu and questions how he can move instantaneously.
• Wu An openly challenges Nemesis but chooses to have the Elder Predator fight in his place.
• The chapter ends with the Elder Predator battling Nemesis, as Nemesis unleashes all of its built-in weapons.

Chapter Summary: “Killing!”

Key Plot Points and Events

• Nemesis unleashes its full firepower against the Predator, killing countless Zombies and destroying much of the surrounding area.
• Despite the barrage, the Predator withstands the attacks and continues overpowering Nemesis in close combat.
• Nemesis’s viral regeneration allows it to rapidly heal its wounds, prolonging the fight.
• Alice and the brown-haired woman are shocked to discover that Wu An has summoned the Predator, a monster even more terrifying than Nemesis.
• Wu An observes the battle and reflects on Nemesis’s destructive potential. Although Nemesis is insignificant compared with his own strength, he recognizes that its virus could devastate an ordinary world.
• As Nemesis nears defeat, it makes a final desperate attack: its arms detach, fly toward the Predator, and explode with enough force to annihilate everything within several hundred meters and nearly collapse the Black Building.
• Nemesis attempts to flee during the aftermath, but Wu An detects it using his Three-Tomoe ability.
• Wu An personally intervenes, using the King’s Sword technique through Narsil. His sword strike instantly cuts Nemesis in half.
• With Nemesis dead, the mission is completed. Wu An recalls the Predator to the System Space and prepares to leave the world.

Character Developments

• Wu An: Remains calm and overwhelmingly confident throughout the battle. He evaluates Nemesis objectively, considers the potential power of his newly fused Divine Flame, and demonstrates that his King’s Sword technique can be channeled through any blade. Although he initially lets the Predator handle the fight, he finishes Nemesis himself when it attempts to escape.
• The Predator: Proves vastly superior to Nemesis in direct combat, enduring its attacks and steadily wearing down its regeneration. However, it fails to stop Nemesis’s final explosive assault and must ultimately be recalled by Wu An.
• Nemesis: Shows exceptional endurance, regeneration, and destructive ability. When cornered, it reveals a self-destructive attack by detaching and detonating its arms, but its final attempt to flee fails.
• Alice: Becomes increasingly shocked and impressed by Wu An’s power. She realizes that he can summon terrifying allies and use a sword technique powerful enough to kill numerous Lickers and Tyrants instantly. She begins wondering whether mastering the technique could allow her to destroy the Umbrella Corporation.
• The brown-haired woman: Shares Alice’s fear and astonishment at the battle and Wu An’s apparent ability to summon monsters.

Significant Themes

• Overwhelming power and hierarchy: The battle emphasizes the enormous gap between Wu An and the combatants. Even creatures capable of devastating a city are insignificant compared with him.
• Regeneration versus sustained force: Nemesis’s healing makes it difficult to defeat, but its regeneration consumes energy and eventually fails under the Predator’s relentless attacks.
• Escalation of destruction: The conflict moves from gunfire and physical combat to a massive explosion capable of destroying a wide area, highlighting the catastrophic danger of biochemical weapons.
• Mystery and awe surrounding Wu An: Alice and the others struggle to understand his origins, abilities, and resources, reinforcing his image as an exceptionally powerful outsider.
• Weapons as vessels for technique: Wu An explains that the true strength lies in the King’s Sword Intent rather than Narsil itself; the weapon merely determines how much power can be carried.

Important Character Interactions

• The Predator and Nemesis engage in a prolonged, escalating battle, with the Predator maintaining the advantage.
• Alice and the brown-haired woman react together, exchanging looks and recognizing that Wu An must possess an extraordinary background.
• Wu An silently evaluates both the biochemical threat represented by Nemesis and the destructive potential of his own Divine Flame.
• After Nemesis’s failed escape, Wu An directly addresses the Predator, recalls it to the System Space, and concludes the mission.

Chapter Summary: “Return!”

Key Plot Points and Events

• After defeating Nemesis, Wu An discovers that Nemesis’s body is still regenerating despite being severed in half.
• To ensure Nemesis cannot revive, Wu An uses the Narsil to unleash a storm of sword lights, reducing the corpse completely to ash.
• Wu An reflects on Nemesis’s frightening regenerative ability and acknowledges that even he would likely die from such a wound without the real Meteoric Tear. His remaining Resurrection ability would be his only safeguard.
• The millions of Zombies surrounding the Black Building remain under Wu An’s control through the Xiangxi Corpse-Driving Secret Art. Rather than eliminate them, Wu An decides to leave them for the world to deal with.
• Wu An keeps his promise to Alice and offers to take her out of Raccoon City. Since the streets are blocked by Zombies, he summons a massive Dragon through a shattered void.
• Alice and the brown-haired woman are terrified by the Dragon’s presence, but Wu An assures them that it will not harm them. They climb onto its back, and it flies them across the city.
• After landing on a hillside, Wu An says he has fulfilled his promise and prepares to leave. The system announces that his mission is complete and that he will return in ten minutes.
• Alice asks whether they will meet again. Wu An gives an uncertain answer, telling her to leave it to fate, then departs on the Dragon.
• Alice expresses her gratitude and firmly believes they will meet again.
• Wu An returns to the Urban World in a flash of rainbow light and begins surveying his new surroundings.

Character Developments

• Wu An: Demonstrates caution by destroying Nemesis completely rather than assuming the enemy is dead. He remains calm and detached, but he honors his promise to Alice and shows practical compassion by rescuing her. His ability to command both the Predator and a Dragon reinforces his growing power and mysterious nature.
• Nemesis: Even in death, his extreme regenerative ability highlights how dangerous and valuable he was to Dr. William. His final destruction confirms that he is truly defeated.
• Alice: Her gratitude toward Wu An deepens into admiration and emotional attachment. Although initially terrified by the Dragon, she overcomes her fear enough to travel with it and openly hopes to see Wu An again.
• The brown-haired woman: She is overwhelmed by the Dragon’s power and collapses in terror, emphasizing the creature’s overwhelming presence compared with ordinary humans.

Significant Themes

• Finality and survival: Wu An’s complete destruction of Nemesis emphasizes the need to eliminate threats beyond any possibility of recovery.
• Power and awe: The Dragon’s arrival reveals the extraordinary scale of Wu An’s abilities and leaves even enhanced humans helpless before it.
• Promises and loyalty: Wu An’s decision to escort Alice out of Raccoon City shows that he keeps his word despite the mission being his primary objective.
• Separation and uncertainty: Wu An’s return to another world creates a bittersweet farewell with Alice, whose hope contrasts with his detached acceptance that they may never meet again.
• Fate and future encounters: Alice’s belief that they will reunite leaves open the possibility of their relationship continuing later.

Character Interactions

• Alice thanks Wu An for saving her from Dr. William, while Wu An dismisses the act as a minor favor.
• Wu An reassures Alice that the Dragon will not harm her, allowing her and the brown-haired woman to board it.
• Alice asks Wu An if they will meet again, and he responds ambiguously, leaving the matter to fate.
• After Wu An departs, Alice privately thanks him and vows to wait for their next meeting.

Chapter Summary: “Opening Treasure Chests”

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wu An returns from the Resident Evil world to the Urban World and discovers that he has reappeared inside the airplane restroom rather than at a fixed external location.
• He is relieved because appearing outside the plane would have created serious questions for Lu Yunxi and the others. Although he is powerful enough to survive or fly back, he wants to avoid exposing his abilities.
• Following his principle of keeping a low profile, Wu An decides not to use his Sharingan, Moss, or other trump cards unnecessarily in the Urban World.
• He asks the System to settle the Resident Evil mission while remaining in the restroom so he can safely open his rewards.
• The mission settlement grants him:
  • Three Silver Treasure Chests
  • Two Golden Treasure Chests
• Wu An is pleasantly surprised, since the Resident Evil world was technologically limited and the mission had been easy for him. He had expected his greatest reward to be the fusion of the Pure Yang Flame with the three Heavenly Flames.
• The first Silver Treasure Chest contains a dose of the T-virus.
  • Wu An recognizes its enormous danger and refuses to release it into the Urban World.
  • He concludes that the virus could potentially cause a global zombie apocalypse, making it more dangerous than a miniature star-destroying bomb in terms of its threat to humanity.
• The second Silver Treasure Chest contains a Special Serum that creates antibodies against the T-virus, R-virus, and other related viruses.
• After receiving the serum, Wu An injects it into himself, then injects the T-virus.
  • He experiences only mild numbness and notices that his body feels lighter.
  • His status panel shows increases to most physical attributes:
    • Constitution: 105
    • Spirit: 95
    • Strength: 105
    • Endurance: 105
    • Agility: 95
• Wu An is satisfied by the physical improvements but disappointed that Spirit does not increase. He is eager to raise all five attributes above 100, which would allow him to cultivate the Stellar Transformations Technique and signify a major advancement in his life essence.
• The chapter ends as the System begins opening the third Silver Treasure Chest, leaving its contents unrevealed.

Character Development

• Wu An continues to demonstrate caution, self-control, and strategic thinking. Despite possessing overwhelming abilities, he deliberately avoids revealing them in the Urban World.
• He shows increasing awareness of the danger posed by his rewards, especially the T-virus, and takes responsibility for containing potentially catastrophic weapons.
• His willingness to inject himself with both the serum and the T-virus shows his confidence in his strength and his readiness to experiment when he believes the risks are controlled.
• Wu An’s ambitions become clearer: he is focused on increasing his attributes beyond 100 and reaching the next stage of cultivation through the Stellar Transformations Technique.

Significant Themes

• Secrecy and restraint: Wu An’s greatest concern is not survival but concealing the source and extent of his power.
• Power and responsibility: The T-virus represents a weapon capable of destroying humanity, and Wu An recognizes that possessing power requires careful containment.
• Evolution and transformation: The T-virus’s failed biological evolution contrasts with Wu An’s genuine cultivation-based advancement.
• Reward and progression: The treasure chests drive the story’s power progression, with each reward potentially changing Wu An’s abilities or threatening the wider world.
• Risk versus confidence: Wu An balances caution with bold experimentation, trusting the serum and his own strength enough to inject the dangerous virus.

Character Interactions

• Wu An has no direct conversation with Lu Yunxi or the other passengers, but his concern about explaining his disappearance highlights his relationship with them and his desire to avoid arousing suspicion.
• His main interaction is with the System, which reports the mission rewards, explains the Special Serum, opens the treasure chests, and displays his updated attributes.
• Wu An’s internal dialogue reveals his reactions to the System’s rewards, shifting from surprise and excitement to caution, satisfaction, and renewed ambition.

Chapter Summary: “Arrived!”

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wu An opens the third Silver Treasure Chest and receives Nemesis, the powerful creature he previously defeated in the Resident Evil world.
• Because Nemesis is summoned by the System, its loyalty to Wu An is absolute, eliminating the danger of rebellion or loss of control.
• Wu An reflects on Nemesis’s extraordinary regenerative abilities, including surviving being split in half.
• The first Golden Treasure Chest grants Wu An eight million T-Virus-infected Zombies, likely taken from Raccoon City.
• Wu An realizes that such a massive undead army could overwhelm entire civilizations, since Zombies lack fear, panic, and concern for casualties. Their infection could also spread indefinitely.
• He decides to preserve the Zombies and deploy them in a future Otherworld to create chaos and potentially dominate it.
• The final Golden Treasure Chest contains the G-Virus, a superior virus with greater enhancement potential and fewer drawbacks than the T-Virus.
• Wu An prepares to inject the G-Virus but postpones the procedure when a woman urgently asks to use the restroom.
• The plane eventually lands in Eastsea City, marking Wu An’s return.

Character Developments

• Wu An’s power base expands significantly with the addition of Nemesis, eight million Zombies, and the G-Virus.
• He becomes increasingly confident in using summoned creatures and armies as proxies during future missions.
• Wu An demonstrates strategic thinking by recognizing the Zombies’ value as a weapon while also acknowledging the difficulty of controlling or destroying such a massive force without his corpse-driving technique.
• He remains calm and practical in ordinary situations, casually giving up the restroom and interacting with nearby passengers despite possessing overwhelming power.

Significant Themes

• Accumulation of power: The treasure chests continue to provide Wu An with increasingly devastating assets.
• Absolute control and loyalty: System-issued subordinates are completely obedient, removing the usual risks associated with monsters and armies.
• Mass destruction and domination: The Zombie horde represents Wu An’s ability to destabilize or conquer entire worlds.
• Appearance versus usefulness: Wu An notes that most of his subordinates look monstrous or evil, but decides that appearance is irrelevant as long as their strength is overwhelming.
• Strategic restraint: Rather than immediately using every reward, Wu An stores the Zombies and delays injecting the G-Virus until a more suitable moment.

Character Interactions

• Wu An mentally evaluates Nemesis’s abilities and considers how his various creatures—the Xenomorph Queen, Elder Predator, Dragons, and Nemesis—could handle future missions.
• He briefly interacts with a young girl seated nearby, answering her question about whether he has finished using the restroom.
• A distressed female passenger asks to use the restroom, and Wu An courteously lets her enter before returning to his seat.
• The chapter ends with Wu An and the other passengers arriving safely in Eastsea City.

Chapter Summary: “Encounter!”

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wu An returns to Eastsea City with Lu Yunxi, Tang Qing, and Cai Wenqi after winning a competition in Zhonghai.
• Lu Yunxi tells Wu An that the school principal plans to hold a public commendation ceremony in his honor. Wu An refuses because he dislikes public attention and does not want his personal life exposed.
• Shortly after leaving the plane, Wu An is approached by the beautiful woman whose restroom emergency he helped during the flight. She thanks him and asks whether he is from Eastsea, prompting Cai Wenqi’s jealousy.
• Outside the airport, the group encounters a large crowd of fans welcoming Lan Gang, a popular but widely criticized internet celebrity.
• The fans and other travelers begin arguing over Lan Gang’s popularity and lack of acting ability. Lan Gang passively watches the conflict rather than stopping it.
• The crowd blocks the airport exit, trapping Wu An and his companions inside. Wu An becomes displeased and narrows his eyes at the disorder.

Character Developments

• Wu An: Demonstrates his dislike of fame and public scrutiny by rejecting the commendation ceremony. He remains calm and detached when approached by the beautiful woman but becomes visibly irritated when the airport crowd prevents them from leaving.
• Lu Yunxi: Shows concern for Wu An’s reputation and the success of the school ceremony, though she ultimately respects his decision. She also explains Lan Gang’s background and openly looks down on idol-chasing culture.
• Tang Qing: Continues to display an innocent, observant personality. She admires Wu An’s rejection of fame but does not recognize the romantic tension surrounding him.
• Cai Wenqi: Reveals jealousy when another attractive woman approaches Wu An, highlighting her growing emotional attachment and sensitivity to his popularity with women.
• The beautiful woman from the plane: Expresses sincere gratitude toward Wu An and appears interested in learning more about him.
• Lan Gang: Is portrayed as a shallow internet celebrity with little acting ability but a devoted fanbase. His indifference toward the confrontation around him suggests arrogance or self-centeredness.

Significant Themes

• Rejection of fame: Wu An values privacy and personal principles over public recognition, contrasting with people who seek attention and celebrity status.
• Popularity versus ability: Lan Gang’s fame is presented as the result of fanatic fans rather than genuine talent, criticizing modern celebrity culture.
• Public image and privacy: Wu An’s refusal to attend the ceremony reflects his fear that public attention could expose him and compromise his independence.
• Jealousy and romantic tension: Cai Wenqi’s reaction hints at developing feelings for Wu An, while his effortless attraction to women creates tension among the group.
• Crowd mentality: The airport conflict shows how fanatical admiration and contempt can quickly escalate when people judge public figures emotionally.

Character Interactions

• Lu Yunxi pressures Wu An to attend the school ceremony, but he firmly declines; she ultimately accepts his choice.
• Tang Qing and Cai Wenqi react with admiration to Wu An’s indifference toward fame.
• The woman from the plane thanks Wu An and begins a conversation with him, provoking Cai Wenqi’s jealousy.
• Lu Yunxi explains Lan Gang’s celebrity status to Wu An.
• Lan Gang’s fans clash verbally with skeptical travelers while Lan Gang watches without intervening.
• Wu An and his companions are prevented from leaving the airport, setting up the chapter’s impending confrontation.

Chapter Summary: “Blocked!”

Key Plot Points and Events

• A heavyset female fan rushes up to celebrity Lan Gang for an autograph and kisses his hand, prompting enthusiastic cheers from the crowd.
• Lan Gang’s exaggerated, Western-inspired mannerisms and refined—but suspiciously artificial—appearance attract attention. Lu Yunxi quietly mentions rumors that he underwent plastic surgery abroad.
• Lan Gang notices the beautiful woman accompanying Wu An and approaches her with confidence, inviting her to be his female companion at a party.
• The woman politely refuses, explaining that she has no time. Lan Gang, shocked that she would reject him, repeatedly introduces his fame and three million Weibo followers in an attempt to persuade her.
• When she rejects him again and asks him to move, Lan Gang becomes enraged and threatens to prevent her from leaving the airport unless she agrees.
• As Lan Gang continues blocking her and boasting about his desirability, Wu An suddenly slaps him, sending him several meters away. Wu An calmly explains that Lan Gang was blocking his path.

Character Developments

• Lan Gang is portrayed as arrogant, narcissistic, entitled, and heavily invested in celebrity status and Westernized behavior. His confidence collapses when the woman refuses him, revealing his inability to accept rejection. His threats expose an abusive and domineering side.
• The beautiful woman is polite at first but becomes increasingly irritated by Lan Gang’s interference. She firmly maintains her independence and refuses to be impressed by fame or social status.
• Wu An remains calm and observant until Lan Gang threatens the woman and obstructs their path. His decisive slap establishes him as protective, fearless, and unwilling to tolerate harassment.
• Lu Yunxi acts as an observer, quietly commenting on Lan Gang’s appearance and rumored plastic surgery while avoiding provoking his fans.
• Lan Gang’s fans are depicted as hysterical and blindly devoted, encouraging his behavior and contributing to the chaotic atmosphere.

Significant Themes

• Celebrity worship and entitlement: Lan Gang believes fame automatically earns him admiration, obedience, and romantic attention.
• Rejection and male pride: His inability to accept a simple refusal turns a flirtatious approach into intimidation and harassment.
• Appearance versus character: Lan Gang’s carefully constructed image and possible plastic surgery contrast with his unattractive arrogance and behavior.
• Individual dignity and resistance: The woman refuses to surrender her autonomy, while Wu An directly confronts Lan Gang’s abuse of power.
• Cultural imitation: Lan Gang’s exaggerated admiration of Western customs is presented as superficial and performative.

Character Interactions

• The fan’s aggressive enthusiasm contrasts with Lan Gang’s affected politeness and reinforces his celebrity persona.
• Lan Gang’s interaction with the beautiful woman shifts from flirtation to pressure and threats when she refuses him.
• The woman’s repeated rejection undermines Lan Gang’s inflated self-image.
• Wu An’s intervention ends the confrontation dramatically, physically punishing Lan Gang for blocking the woman and their path.

Chapter Summary: “Gone Mad!”

Key Plot Points and Events

• At the airport, Wu An confronts internet celebrity Lan Gang, who is blocking his path alongside a large crowd of fans.
• When Lan Gang refuses to move and behaves arrogantly, Wu An slaps him, sending him flying several meters. Wu An deliberately restrains his strength, implying that he could have killed Lan Gang with ease.
• The airport falls silent before Lan Gang’s fans erupt in anger. They accuse Wu An of attacking their idol and demand that he apologize and kneel.
• Other bystanders, however, celebrate Wu An’s actions, revealing that many people dislike Lan Gang and admire Wu An for doing what they never dared to do.
• Lan Gang recovers and angrily confronts Wu An, shocked that anyone would dare attack him. His fans surround Wu An, creating a threatening situation.
• Tang Qing worries about the danger and suggests calling the police. Cai Wenqi also criticizes the airport security guards for refusing to intervene.
• The beautiful woman who caused the confrontation tries to accept Lan Gang’s demands in order to prevent further trouble, but Wu An stops her and dismisses Lan Gang’s supporters as merely a “rabble.”
• Lan Gang boasts about his powerful connections and threatens that Wu An will soon regret refusing to kneel and apologize.
• Instead of backing down, Wu An slaps Lan Gang a second time, even harder. Lan Gang loses several teeth and falls to the ground.
• Wu An then steps on Lan Gang’s face and calmly asks whether Lan Gang was threatening him, leaving everyone shocked by his ruthlessness.

Character Developments

• Wu An: Demonstrates overwhelming physical strength, confidence, and an unwillingness to tolerate arrogance or bullying. Although he claims to keep a low profile, he responds decisively when challenged and becomes increasingly intimidating as Lan Gang continues provoking him.
• Lan Gang: His arrogant, entitled public persona is exposed. He relies heavily on fame, fan loyalty, and influential connections rather than personal strength. After being humiliated twice, his confidence gives way to rage and helplessness.
• Tang Qing: Reveals her fear and inexperience when the situation becomes dangerous, looking to Wu An for protection and guidance.
• Cai Wenqi: Shows indignation at the fans’ aggression and the airport security guards’ cowardice.
• The beautiful woman: Feels responsible for the conflict and is willing to sacrifice her own dignity by agreeing to Lan Gang’s demands, but Wu An prevents her from doing so.
• The bystanders: Their reactions expose a sharp divide between Lan Gang’s devoted fans and the general public, many of whom secretly resent him.

Significant Themes

• Power versus fame: Lan Gang’s celebrity status and connections fail to intimidate Wu An, whose actual strength makes social influence meaningless.
• Resistance to bullying: Wu An refuses to accept humiliation or submit simply because Lan Gang is popular and well-connected.
• Public image versus reality: Lan Gang’s carefully maintained appearance and status collapse after Wu An’s attack, symbolized by his damaged face and shattered teeth.
• Mob mentality: Lan Gang’s fans immediately become aggressive and irrational, while bystanders react with amusement and admiration.
• Confidence and consequences: Lan Gang’s threats only provoke Wu An further, demonstrating that arrogance without real power can lead to humiliation.
• Hidden strength: Wu An’s casual behavior contrasts sharply with his extraordinary abilities, reinforcing the idea that his true power is far greater than others realize.

Character Interactions

• Wu An directly clashes with Lan Gang, first verbally and then physically, refusing to acknowledge Lan Gang’s celebrity authority.
• Lan Gang’s fans defend him aggressively and attempt to pressure Wu An into apologizing.
• Tang Qing seeks Wu An’s protection, while Cai Wenqi criticizes the lack of official intervention.
• The beautiful woman tries to calm the situation by submitting to Lan Gang, but Wu An asserts control and reassures her that the fans pose no real threat.
• Lan Gang escalates the confrontation through threats, but Wu An answers with another slap and publicly humiliates him, shifting the balance of power completely.

Chapter Summary

Key plot points and events

At a crowded airport, Wu An continues humiliating the celebrity Lan Gang by stepping on his face. When several of Lan Gang’s burly fans attempt to attack, Wu An releases an overwhelming aura that frightizes them into kneeling without a fight. He then crushes one of Lan Gang’s arms and forces him to apologize. Terrified, Lan Gang flees, while the remaining fans quickly clear the airport entrance. Wu An leaves with Lu Yunxi and the others, briefly meets an admiring woman named Gao Yuetong, and then returns home.
At home, he finds his younger sister Nini cooking, though her food is apparently terrible despite her enthusiasm. The chapter ends when General Chen calls with a major revelation: the mysterious person connected to the Shi Family may have come from a place known as the Dark Realm.

Character developments

• Wu An displays absolute confidence, ruthlessness, and overwhelming power. He remains calm throughout the confrontation and shows no concern about Lan Gang’s celebrity status or possible public backlash.
• Lan Gang shifts from arrogant and aggressive to terrified and submissive after realizing that his fame and background cannot protect him.
• Lu Yunxi becomes increasingly concerned about the consequences Wu An may face from Lan Gang’s influence, though Wu An dismisses her worries.
• Gao Yuetong develops an immediate admiration for Wu An after witnessing his dominance and shyly introduces herself.
• Nini is portrayed as affectionate and eager to care for her brother, though her cooking provides comic relief.
• General Chen advances the larger mystery by revealing a possible lead about the mysterious figure from the Shi Family.

Significant themes

• Power versus social status: Lan Gang’s celebrity influence and backing prove meaningless against Wu An’s strength.
• Fear and submission: Wu An’s aura alone is enough to make would-be attackers kneel, emphasizing the gulf between him and ordinary people.
• Consequences of provocation: Lan Gang’s humiliation is presented as self-inflicted because he initiated the conflict.
• The superficial nature of celebrity culture: The fans’ loyalty disappears as soon as they recognize the danger, reinforcing the idea that trending fame is fragile and transactional.
• Expanding mystery: The mention of the Dark Realm introduces a potentially dangerous new source connected to the Shi Family incident.

Character interactions

Wu An dominates his confrontation with Lan Gang, forcing an apology and driving him away. Lu Yunxi checks whether Wu An is unharmed and worries about future retaliation. Gao Yuetong openly admires Wu An after seeing his strength. At home, Nini greets Wu An warmly and invites him to taste her cooking, creating a lighter sibling interaction. Finally, General Chen’s serious phone call shifts the chapter from airport conflict and domestic comedy toward the broader Dark Realm mystery.

Chapter Summary: “Concert!”

Key Plot Points and Events

• General Chen reveals the existence of the Dark Realm, a secretive network of ancient forces operating within China.
• The Dark Realm has existed for over five thousand years, with some factions predating established nations and even influencing the rise and fall of dynasties.
• General Chen identifies Wudang as one of the Dark Realm’s lesser or more recent forces, while other factions supposedly possess far older legacies.
• Wu An connects the Dark Realm to the mysterious individual who threatened the Shi Family in order to obtain his family’s Dragon-Shaped Jade Pendant.
• Wu An realizes that the pendant, and possibly his parents and the Wu Family, may be tied to secrets far greater than he previously understood.
• He theorizes that the Dark Realm became less active after China’s founding because of technological advances, especially modern weapons and nuclear weapons, which may pose a threat to its members.
• Concluding that he must uncover more information, Wu An decides to set a trap to lure out someone from the Dark Realm.
• Before he can act, Nini interrupts him and invites him to a concert. Since she won first place in her exams and received two tickets, Wu An agrees to accompany her that afternoon.

Character Developments

• Wu An becomes increasingly aware that the Urban World is not merely a technological society but contains hidden supernatural or martial forces.
• His curiosity about the Dark Realm develops into caution and determination, especially after realizing that his family heirloom may be extremely important.
• Wu An’s sense of responsibility grows: he wants to become stronger to protect his family and friends from hidden dangers.
• Despite his growing concerns, Wu An shows a softer, more caring side by agreeing to spend time with Nini and make up for his recent absence.
• General Chen is established as a knowledgeable but relatively limited investigator. He has only recently begun learning about the Dark Realm and cannot identify the mysterious person connected to the jade pendant.
• Nini is portrayed as affectionate and excited, seeking Wu An’s companionship and celebrating her academic success.

Significant Themes

• Hidden history and secret powers: The chapter expands the world beyond ordinary modern society by introducing ancient forces that have operated behind the scenes for millennia.
• Technology versus traditional power: Wu An suggests that modern weapons, particularly nuclear weapons, forced the Dark Realm to retreat from public influence.
• The importance of ancestry and artifacts: The Dragon-Shaped Jade Pendant appears connected to Wu An’s parents, family history, and the Dark Realm’s interest.
• Growth and protection: Wu An recognizes that gaining strength is essential not only for his own ambitions but also to safeguard those close to him.
• Balance between danger and ordinary life: The ominous revelation about the Dark Realm is contrasted with the simple, personal event of attending a concert with Nini.

Character Interactions

• Wu An and General Chen: Their conversation reveals the Dark Realm’s history and influence. General Chen is surprised that Wu An knows nothing about it, while Wu An carefully analyzes the information and draws his own conclusions.
• Wu An and the Dark Realm: Although Wu An has not directly confronted the organization, its connection to the jade pendant and the threat against his family makes it a growing force in his life.
• Wu An and Nini: Nini sweetly persuades Wu An to attend the concert after receiving tickets for her exam performance. Wu An agrees, showing affection and a willingness to prioritize her despite his dangerous investigations.

Chapter Summary: “An Unexpected Encounter!”

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wu An learns that a concert is taking place that evening, initially unaware of the event.
• He agrees to take Nini—whose real name is Wu Qianqian—to the concert after she expresses her interest in attending.
• Before leaving, Wu An decides that their current rented apartment is too small and inconvenient, especially for Nini. He plans to ask Master Tiger to help him find a better residence after the concert.
• At the concert venue, Nini explains that she may encounter classmates because the school awarded tickets to its top three students, whose seats are together.
• Wu An and Nini meet Nini’s classmate and her older sister, Tao Wen. Tao Wen immediately notices Wu An’s appearance and initiates a conversation.
• Wu An responds politely but briefly, showing no romantic interest in Tao Wen. She becomes offended, interpreting his indifference as deliberate arrogance or an attempt to “play hard to get.”
• The group enters the venue and discovers that their seats are adjacent. Nini and her classmate chat together while Wu An remains quiet.
• Tao Wen discusses the celebrities attending the concert, including the former rising pop queen Su Yixuan and the popular star Lan Gang.
• When Wu An hears that Lan Gang will be present and connected to an influential entertainment-industry figure, he reacts with narrowed eyes, suggesting that Lan Gang may be important to his personal history or future plans.

Character Developments

• Wu An: Displays affection and responsibility toward Nini, agreeing to accompany her and beginning to consider improving their living conditions. His wealth is emphasized, but he remains casual and uninterested in showing it off. His indifference toward Tao Wen highlights his confidence and lack of dependence on others’ admiration. His reaction to Lan Gang hints at concealed knowledge or unresolved conflict.
• Nini/Wu Qianqian: Appears cheerful, affectionate, and somewhat thrifty. She enjoys spending time with Wu An and is excited to attend the concert, though she insists she is not especially interested in celebrities. Her close friendship with her classmate is shown through their eager conversation.
• Tao Wen: Is introduced as attractive and self-assured, accustomed to receiving attention from men. Wu An’s brief response bruises her pride, causing her to become judgmental and suspicious of his motives. She assumes his silence is a tactic rather than genuine disinterest.
• Nini’s classmate: Friendly and enthusiastic, she maintains a warm relationship with Nini and eagerly discusses the concert’s celebrity lineup.

Significant Themes

• Wealth versus appearance: Wu An possesses considerable wealth but does not flaunt it, while Tao Wen judges him based on his apparent modest background and assumes he cannot offer much materially.
• Pride and expectations: Tao Wen’s confidence depends heavily on receiving admiration. Wu An’s failure to flatter her challenges her assumptions and exposes her vanity.
• Family responsibility: Wu An’s concern about moving to a better home demonstrates his growing commitment to Nini’s comfort and security.
• Hidden connections and foreshadowing: The mention of Lan Gang changes Wu An’s mood, suggesting that the concert may lead to an important confrontation or reveal information connected to Wu An’s past.
• Misinterpretation: Tao Wen misreads Wu An’s indifference as calculated romantic behavior, establishing tension between them.

Character Interactions

• Wu An and Nini share a warm sibling-like relationship, with Wu An indulging her enthusiasm while quietly planning for her future comfort.
• Nini and her classmate reunite happily and spend much of the time whispering and chatting together.
• Tao Wen attempts to engage Wu An after being impressed by his appearance, but his restrained reply leaves her embarrassed and resentful.
• Tao Wen and Wu An’s contrasting attitudes—her desire for attention and his lack of interest—create an early interpersonal conflict.
• The chapter ends with Wu An’s unexpected reaction to Lan Gang’s name, shifting the focus from the casual concert outing toward possible drama or confrontation.