Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhao Cheng and the Sage discuss the future disaster and the nature of power.
• Zhao Cheng reveals he intends to help Lord by igniting her potential, not directly empowering her.
• The Sage's past is hinted at, and her three organizations' god-making project is mentioned.

Character Developments

• Zhao Cheng: Shows understanding of power dynamics and expresses his belief in helping others become strong.
• The Sage: Reveals her past struggles and her view on wisdom as humanity's greatest weapon.

Significant Themes

• Power and its role in shaping history and the future.
• The importance of inner strength and potential.
• The limitations of direct intervention in helping others.

Character Interactions

• Zhao Cheng and the Sage: Engage in a philosophical discussion about power and the future.
• Zhao Cheng and Lord: Zhao Cheng plans to help Lord by igniting her potential, showing a shift in his approach to helping others.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Sabel Shiya, the King's daughter, is revealed to be a kind and compassionate person, unlike Blue Sky who is an artificial construct created by the project that also produced Zeus.
• Blue Sky's true identity and the project are top secrets, known to fewer than five people worldwide.
• Sabel Shiya dreams of a future where her family dies in accidents, and Blue Sky becomes king. She awakens to find her dreams coming true.
• Sabel Shiya tries to convince her father about her dream, but he dismisses it as mere nerves.

Character Developments

• Sabel Shiya: Realizes the gravity of her dream and tries to prevent the future she saw, but feels helpless due to her lack of power and the unconditional trust placed in Blue Sky.
• Blue Sky: Revealed to be an artificial construct with no true emotions, capable of anything to achieve his goals.
• Zhao Cheng: Disguises himself and meets with the Sage, revealing he understands Blue Sky's true nature and has a plan.

Significant Themes

• Appearances vs. reality: Blue Sky's saintly persona contrasts with his true nature, highlighting the theme of how people can be deceived by appearances.
• Trust and doubt: The King's unconditional trust in Blue Sky contrasts with Sabel Shiya's growing doubt, emphasizing the tension between belief and suspicion.
• Free will vs. destiny: Sabel Shiya's dream suggests a predetermined future, but her actions challenge this, raising questions about free will.

Character Interactions

• Sabel Shiya and The King: Their interaction highlights the power dynamic between them, with Sabel Shiya feeling suffocated by the invisible shackles of her position.
• Zhao Cheng and the Sage: Their conversation reveals Zhao Cheng's understanding of the situation and his plan, while the Sage expresses her doubts about the outcome.
• Blue Sky and Sabel Shiya: Their relationship is marked by deception, with Blue Sky's true intentions hidden, and Sabel Shiya trying to protect her family from the future she foresees.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Princess Sabel Ashe, at her engagement banquet, publicly accuses Blue Sky of conspiracy against her family, risking her reputation to protect them.
• She spreads the news internationally, anticipating backlash but hoping to safeguard her family's future.
• Blue Sky defends her, causing the engagement to collapse, and Sabel's infamy grows.
• Sabel reflects on her newfound resolve and desire for strength, feeling she's awakened from a dream.
• Sage, the Queen of Lorandon, appears before Sabel, revealing that Zhao Cheng guided Sabel's future.

Character Developments

• Sabel Ashe evolves from a naive, weak princess to a determined, martyr-like figure, willing to sacrifice her reputation for her family's safety.
• Sage, the strongest being, realizes she's lost touch with her initial self, reflecting on her pride and hubris.

Significant Themes

• Protection vs. Freedom: Sabel's desire to protect her family contrasts with Sage's initial fight for freedom.
• Sacrifice and Martyrdom: Sabel's willingness to sacrifice her reputation and future for her family mirrors the spirit of a martyr.
• Power and Strength: Sabel's newfound desire for strength and power to protect her loved ones without resorting to desperate measures.

Character Interactions

• Sabel interacts with Sage, recognizing her as the Queen of Lorandon and an idol. Sage reveals that Zhao Cheng guided Sabel's future.
• Sabel's family hires a psychiatrist for her, showing their disbelief in her claims and concern for her mental state.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhao Cheng returns to Capital City, picked up by Zhou Yanxi, just like when he first arrived at Qingshan University.
• Zhao Cheng, despite his legendary status, doesn't own a car or have a driver's license, as he's faster than any vehicle.
• Zhao Cheng senses the differences in technological atmosphere and cultivation environments between Yanhuang and foreign cities.
• Zhao Cheng perceives an unseen trend and the "Golden Core" within the great cauldron.
• Zhou Yanxi drives Zhao Cheng to a small bamboo-forest courtyard at Qingshan University, where four mythic powerhouses and three of their disciples are gathered.

Character Developments

• Zhao Cheng's spiritual power has grown significantly, allowing him to perceive subtle trends and even calculate national fortune.
• Zhou Yanxi remains taciturn and steady, driving Zhao Cheng without much conversation.
• The four mythic figures (Li Nishang, Gu Chunyang, Kong Ruque, Bai Wenshan) carry doubts and seek answers from Zhao Cheng, bringing their most outstanding disciples for potential enlightenment.

Significant Themes

• The importance of environment and foundation in cultivation, with Yanhuang's deep historical roots contrasting with the superficial splendor of foreign cities.
• The qualitative change in spiritual power needed to perceive a wider range, reflecting Zhao Cheng's growth.
• The gathering of mythic figures and their disciples, highlighting the pursuit of enlightenment and the mythic realm.

Character Interactions

• Zhao Cheng and Zhou Yanxi share a silent, introspective journey, with Zhao Cheng observing the world and Zhou Yanxi driving.
• The four mythic figures and their disciples await Zhao Cheng's arrival, seeking answers and enlightenment.
• Zhao Cheng's sudden appearance causes a shift in the spiritual perception of the mythic figures, demonstrating his transcendent presence.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhao Cheng, now a Mythic, meets four other Mythics: Bai Wenshan, Zhou Yanxi, Li Nishang, and Kong Ruque.
• The four Mythics join forces to test Zhao Cheng, using an ancient art of pacing the Dipper and treading the stellar outline.
• Zhao Cheng, with a single sword stroke, breaks the combined attack of the four Mythics.

Character Developments

• Zhao Cheng: Proven to be invincible among Mythics, his will is pure and steadfast, using the sword to shatter tribulations.
• The four Mythics: Realize Zhao Cheng's immense power and concede defeat, acknowledging his invincibility.

Significant Themes

• Invincibility: Zhao Cheng's power and will are unmatched, breaking the norm that Mythics cannot be ranked above or below one another.
• The Sword: Zhao Cheng's sword represents his will and power, capable of shattering calamities and creating new worlds.

Character Interactions

• Zhao Cheng vs. Four Mythics: Zhao Cheng's calm and powerful demeanor contrasts with the four Mythics' combined might and awe.
• Bai Wenshan, Zhou Yanxi, Li Nishang, and Kong Ruque: The four Mythics work together, showcasing their unity and respect for Zhao Cheng's power.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The four myths (Li Nishang, Gu Chunyang, Kong Ruque, and Bai Wenshan) share dreams of future apocalypses, all involving Zhao Cheng.
• Zhao Cheng suspects that the apocalypse in his simulations might differ from the one in reality.
• Zhao Cheng conjectures that the world might have a dimensional issue restricting his cultivation progress.
• Zhao Cheng decides to compare cultivation notes with the other myths.

Character Developments

• Zhao Cheng demonstrates extraordinary spiritual realm and understanding of cultivation, further solidifying his dominance.
• The other myths begin to accept Zhao Cheng's leadership and invincibility, overlooking his age.

Significant Themes

• The power of knowledge and information (Zhao Cheng's advantage).
• The importance of focusing on the present rather than worrying about the future.
• The potential limitations of the world's dimensional structure on cultivation.

Character Interactions

• Zhao Cheng takes the initiative, making decisions for the group without explicit consent.
• The other myths accept Zhao Cheng's lead, showing deference to his cultivation and wisdom.
• The dynamics between Zhao Cheng and the other myths shift, with Zhao Cheng now clearly in the dominant position.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The chapter takes place in a room with a single calligraphy of the character "Dao" written by Li Nishang, which has altered the room's feng shui.
• Zhao Cheng and five mythic figures engage in a spiritual exchange for three days, revealing their spiritual worlds and intangible true meanings.
• Zhao Cheng's spiritual world, a vast universe, astounds everyone with its power and depth.

Character Developments

• Zhao Cheng: His spiritual world grows stronger, reflecting a deeper understanding of the universe and emptiness. He appears god-like to others.
• Mythic Figures: They gain confidence and yearning to reach Zhao Cheng's realm, despite realizing they can't currently match him.

Significant Themes

• The intangible and tangible: Mythic powerhouses deal with intangible concepts, making them more powerful.
• The vast and the subtle: Understanding the vast through the subtle is key to true power.
• The unknowable: Some realms are currently unattainable but not impossible in the future.

Character Interactions

• Zhao Cheng interacts with the five mythic figures, revealing his spiritual world and learning from theirs.
• The juniors (Zhou Yanxi, etc.) watch, listen, and learn from the mythic figures' exchange.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhao Cheng and Li Nishang walk through the bustling Capital City, discussing the rise and fall of dynasties.
• They encounter an electronic billboard advertising Skywalk Company's virtual reality technology, showcasing realistic swordplay scenes from the game "World's Highest."
• The advertisement sparks debates among foreigners about Yanhuang's technological advancements and the authenticity of virtual reality.

Character Developments

• Zhao Cheng demonstrates maturity and acceptance of the present, acknowledging that past and future are secondary to the current moment.
• Li Nishang reveals knowledge about Ji Cheng's past and his association with the Purple-Robed Divine Physiognomist.

Significant Themes

• The impermanence of power and dynasties, as seen in the rise and fall of the Qin Dynasty.
• The importance of focusing on the present rather than dwelling on the past or future.
• The potential of virtual reality technology and its impact on global perceptions of Yanhuang's advancements.

Character Interactions

• Zhao Cheng and Li Nishang engage in a philosophical conversation about history and the present.
• Foreigners on the street discuss the authenticity of Yanhuang's virtual reality technology, reflecting global skepticism and curiosity.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhao Cheng remains unfazed by public skepticism about his claims.
• Skywalk Company's product launch garners worldwide attention and speculation about Zhao Cheng's identity.
• Zhao Cheng visits Skywalk Company's headquarters, bypassing security and entering a meeting unnoticed.
• He meets with the company's executives, revealing himself as the president, and warns Ji Cheng against taking the wicked path.

Character Developments

• Zhao Cheng demonstrates his power and indifference to public opinion, solidifying his mythic status.
• Ji Cheng shows his competence in managing the company and his ability to adapt to unexpected situations.
• The company executives are revealed to be unaware of Zhao Cheng's identity, showing their lack of involvement in the company's higher decisions.

Significant Themes

• The power of mythic beings and their influence on the world.
• The tension between public skepticism and belief in extraordinary claims.
• The responsibility of leaders and the consequences of taking the wicked path.

Character Interactions

• Zhao Cheng and Ji Cheng: Zhao Cheng entrusts the company to Ji Cheng, warning him against taking the wicked path and hinting at the possibility of attaining Myth within ten years.
• Zhao Cheng and the company executives: Zhao Cheng reveals his identity to the executives, leaving them stunned and speculating about his intentions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhao Cheng experiences a divine power that allows him to manifest as a saint, transcending time and space.
• Ji Cheng, witnessing this, understands the warning and submits to Zhao Cheng.
• Zhao Cheng and Li Nishang visit Yanhuang's largest cutting-edge laboratory to see the progress of the game's production.

Character Developments

• Zhao Cheng: Demonstrates divine powers, further solidifying his position and influence.
• Ji Cheng: Realizes the extent of Zhao Cheng's power, submits to him, and begins to see the long-term benefits of following him.

Significant Themes

• Power and Influence: Zhao Cheng's display of divine powers reinforces his status and control over others.
• Ambition and Long-term Vision: Ji Cheng's shift in perspective from short-term gain to long-term growth reflects his evolving ambition.

Character Interactions

• Zhao Cheng and Ji Cheng: Zhao Cheng's warning knock to Ji Cheng establishes a power dynamic and encourages submission.
• Zhao Cheng and Li Nishang: The two visit the laboratory together, showing their partnership and shared interest in the project's progress.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Qin Shaoze, a renowned game streamer, signs up for an internal test of a new game, expecting it to be a gimmick.
• He receives a serious call from the game company, confirming his participation and sending him a statement of responsibility, hinting at the game's realism.
• Qin Shaoze travels to the Capital City, meets the company president, and realizes the game's development is happening in a high-security facility.
• He starts playing the game, which offers high realism, and participates in a battle royale mode.
• Qin Shaoze successfully ambushes an enemy, then notices other testers watching a 1v1 match on a large screen.

Character Developments

• Qin Shaoze evolves from a skeptical streamer to a serious participant in the game's internal test, learning and adapting to its realistic combat.
• He demonstrates strategic thinking and patience in his ambush, showing growth in his gaming skills.

Significant Themes

• Realism in virtual reality games: The game's high realism challenges Qin Shaoze's initial skepticism and forces him to adapt.
• The unknown and fear: Qin Shaoze's anxiety about the unknown increases as he realizes the game's development scale and seriousness.

Character Interactions

• Qin Shaoze interacts with the game company president, who seems genuine and responsible.
• He observes other internal testers discussing a 1v1 match, hinting at a sense of community among the testers.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Qin Shaoze witnesses an extraordinary sword duel in a game, suspecting it's hacking.
• A group of scientists, led by an old man, watch the same footage, marveling at its emotional impact.
• Zhao Cheng and Li Nishang, two Mythics, are seen playing the game while chatting, revealing they're using mental connections.
• Zhao Cheng and Li Nishang discuss the game's potential for cultivating courage and resilience in players.
• They have a friendly duel, with Zhao Cheng winning by a single health point.
• The footage of their duel is leaked and goes viral, causing global uproar and curiosity about the owner of Skywalk Company.

Character Developments

• Qin Shaoze is introduced as a game enthusiast who's impressed by the skill he sees.
• The old scientist is revealed to be an expert in materials and life sciences, responsible for refining the game's character templates.
• Zhao Cheng and Li Nishang are confirmed as Mythics, using the game to train and cultivate players, and showcasing their skills in a friendly duel.

Significant Themes

• The blurring line between reality and virtual reality, especially in the context of gaming and cultivation.
• The potential of games to train and cultivate individuals, both physically and mentally.
• The impact of technology on society and its potential for advancement and profit.

Character Interactions

• Qin Shaoze is drawn into the game's world, wondering about the identities of the skilled players.
• The old scientist discusses the footage with his colleagues, expressing awe at its emotional impact.
• Zhao Cheng and Li Nishang chat while playing, revealing their understanding of the game's potential and their friendly rivalry.
• Zhao Cheng and Li Nishang have a duel, showcasing their skills and the game's capabilities.
• Ji Cheng, the owner of Skywalk Company, asks Zhao Cheng for permission to use the duel footage as a promotional video, indicating their business relationship.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Skywalk Company's promotional video for virtual reality technology gains widespread acceptance and creates buzz.
• The owner of Skywalk Company remains unknown, sparking speculation and curiosity.
• Skywalk Company's shareholding structure reveals a major owner with an absolute controlling stake.
• The potential wealth and influence of the virtual reality technology's owner are discussed.

Character Developments

• Zhao Xiaoxiang: She remains skeptical about her brother Zhao Cheng's involvement in virtual reality technology.
• Father Zhao and Mother Zhao: They are curious about the technology and the mysterious CEO but keep the secret.

Significant Themes

• Technology and its impact on society.
• Wealth and power dynamics.
• Speculation and curiosity in the face of the unknown.

Character Interactions

• Zhao Xiaoxiang and her classmates: They discuss the virtual reality technology and the mysterious CEO.
• Zhao Xiaoxiang and Yang Shiyun: They tease each other about Zhao Cheng's potential romantic encounters overseas.
• Father Zhao and Mother Zhao: They discuss the technology and the mysterious CEO with their colleagues.

Upcoming Event

• Skywalk Company's new product launch event, where the owner and initiator of the virtual reality technology, Zhao Cheng, will be revealed.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhao Cheng reveals Skywalk Company's virtual reality technology at a press conference, stunning the world.
• People react with disbelief and excitement, with many speculating about the technology's implications.
• Zhao Xiaoxiang realizes the extent of Zhao Cheng's wealth and influence, daydreaming about her newfound riches.

Character Developments

• Zhao Cheng demonstrates his charisma and leadership, captivating the audience and inspiring awe.
• Zhao Xiaoxiang begins to accept the reality of Zhao Cheng's achievements and considers her own role in his success.
• Zhao Cheng's parents are proud but also humbled by their son's accomplishments.

Significant Themes

• The power of innovation and its impact on society.
• The influence of wealth and status on perception and opportunity.
• The responsibility that comes with great power and achievement.

Character Interactions

• Zhao Cheng's appearance at the press conference sparks reactions from various characters, including his family, classmates, and peers at the Three Great Universities.
• Zhao Xiaoxiang and her classmates react to the news, with some expressing disbelief and others envy.
• Students at the Three Great Universities discuss the implications of Zhao Cheng's achievement and his potential involvement in the technology.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Students at Lorandon, a prestigious academy, are distracted by news about Zhao Cheng, the CEO of Skywalk Company, who is rumored to have acquired alien technology.
• Sabel Ashe, a student with a mysterious past, remains focused on her class despite the commotion.
• Zhao Cheng is revealed to be the legendary figure of Yanhuang, and his actions are causing global reactions and speculations.

Character Developments

• Sabel Ashe: She is determined to improve herself and gain strength, cherishing the opportunity to study at Lorandon. She remains focused despite distractions and is deeply affected by the mention of Zhao Cheng.
• Zhao Cheng: He is portrayed as a charismatic and invincible figure, with his actions and decisions causing global reactions. He is seen as a potential king or ruler by those around him.

Significant Themes

• Power and Influence: Zhao Cheng's actions and the reactions they provoke highlight the theme of power and influence, both on an individual level (Zhao Cheng) and a global scale (the world's response to his actions).
• Opportunity and Self-Improvement: Ashe's determination to make the most of her educational opportunity emphasizes the theme of personal growth and self-improvement.
• Fame and Worship: The global reactions to Zhao Cheng's actions touch on the theme of fame and worship, with some nations considering openly worshipping him.

Character Interactions

• Ashe and the Fifth Princess of Trike: The two friends interact, with the princess sharing her excitement about Zhao Cheng's achievements and speculations about his relationship with The Queen. Ashe, however, is deeply affected by the mention of Zhao Cheng, revealing a personal connection to him.
• Global Powers: Various nations and forces react to Zhao Cheng's actions, forming speculations and considering their responses, highlighting the interconnectedness of global politics and power dynamics.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhao Cheng, the CEO of Skywalk Company, presents a vision for the future of virtual reality technology.
• He believes that spiritual civilization must catch up to material civilization to avoid a catastrophic future.
• Skywalk Company's latest product, a virtual reality device, is demonstrated to a select group of audience members.
• Zhao Cheng announces that the first batch of devices will be given away through an online lottery in Yanhuang, with 250,000 units available.
• He also reveals that full domestic coverage is expected in two to three years, with a price of 9,998 yuan per device.

Character Developments

• Zhao Cheng: Confident in his vision for the future of virtual reality, he presents a compelling argument for the importance of spiritual civilization.
• The Audience Members: A mix of Yanhuang people and foreigners, they experience the virtual reality device and are impressed by its potential.

Significant Themes

• The balance between material and spiritual civilization.
• The potential of virtual reality technology to transform society.
• The global impact and distribution of innovative technology.

Character Interactions

• Zhao Cheng interacts with the audience, selecting a dozen members to experience the virtual reality device.
• A foreign attendee expresses interest in cooperating with Skywalk Company and offers to establish an overseas subsidiary.
• Zhao Cheng declines to participate in company operations and directs the foreign attendee to discuss cooperation with President Ji of Skywalk.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Heavenly Moon Is Not White, a university student, wins a Skywalk Generation One gaming console in the lottery and shares her victory on a forum, sparking a bidding war among scalpers.
• The lottery winners, including Heavenly Moon, Zhao Xiaoxiang, Yang Shiyun, Zhou Yu, and Zhao Xiuxiu, receive their consoles and start playing World's Highest.
• Skywalk Company's popularity soars as more people experience the game, and its impact on improving swordsmanship is confirmed.
• Discussion and demand for the console increase, with people willing to pay high prices for it.

Character Developments

• Heavenly Moon Is Not White: Excited and proud to be among the first to experience virtual-reality technology, she flaunts her win on the forum and enjoys the attention.
• Zhao Xiaoxiang: Eager to play the game with Yang Shiyun, she uses the opportunity to tease and 'beat up' her friend within the game world.
• Zhou Yu: Receives two consoles and is speechless at his good fortune.
• Zhao Xiuxiu: Receives a console as a gift from Zhao Cheng and is happy but not tempted to sell it.
• Li Nishang: Recognizes that Zhao Cheng has stirred heaven and earth with the game, drawing both fortune and tribulation aura to Yanhuang. She acknowledges that her cultivation has accelerated due to this.

Significant Themes

• Wealth and materialism: The desire for the console and the willingness to pay high prices for it highlight the theme of wealth and materialism.
• Status and pride: Heavenly Moon's excitement at being one of the first to experience the technology reflects the desire for status and pride.
• Friendship and sharing: Zhao Xiaoxiang's decision to give a console to Yang Shiyun and Zhou Yu's receipt of two consoles for him and his girlfriend emphasize the importance of friendship and sharing.

Character Interactions

• Heavenly Moon Is Not White interacts with other forum users, scalpers, and her dormmates, showing off her win and enjoying their reactions.
• Zhao Xiaoxiang and Yang Shiyun play World's Highest together, with Zhao Xiaoxiang taking the opportunity to tease Yang Shiyun within the game.
• Zhou Yu and Zhao Xiuxiu receive consoles as gifts, with Zhou Yu being speechless at his fortune and Zhao Xiuxiu being happy but not tempted to sell it.
• Li Nishang acknowledges Zhao Cheng's impact on the era and her own cultivation, showing her awareness of the changes happening around her.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhao Cheng, now in mid-September, has significantly increased his power in the simulated world.
• He has spent 9.5 million Simulation Points to raise his trait slots to sixteen, with each Purple module adding +8 to his level cap, and the Sword Arts Genius trait adding +10.
• Zhao Cheng's swordsmanship level cap has reached 220, allowing him to sense the next domain of swordsmanship talent at level 300.
• He has enhanced Void Kalpa to +15, strengthening his spiritual power.
• Zhao Cheng plans to grind out the seventeenth expansion slot and Ladder of God (Tier 4) in one go before moving on to the next dungeon.
• He activates trojans in sixty-four fifth-tier evolvers and harvests 183 fourth-tier evolvers, drawing the attention of the Primordial Chaos evil spirit.

Character Developments

• Zhao Cheng's power has grown significantly, with his swordsmanship level cap reaching an unprecedented 220, allowing him to sense the next domain of swordsmanship talent.
• He reflects on the limitations of his foundation and the world's lack of high-energy particles, suspecting that higher-dimensional spacetime could make taking the next step easier.

Significant Themes

• The accumulation of power and the limitations of one's foundation.
• The importance of high-energy particles and higher-dimensional spacetime for progression.
• The efficiency of farming monsters in the simulated world compared to clearing dungeons.

Character Interactions

• Zhao Cheng interacts with the Primordial Chaos evil spirit through his trojans and false incarnations, demonstrating his growth in power and control over the simulated world.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhao Cheng's invasion of the network world triggers a response from the Primordial Chaos Evil Spirit, which controls the network as its sovereign.
• The Primordial Chaos Evil Spirit's power causes data to "burn," revealing its ability to transform the network world into a reality caught between illusion and reality.
• Zhao Cheng uses his understanding of the network's data logic to create a breakthrough, dividing the network world with his new divine ability, "Dividing Primordial Chaos in Two."
• Zhao Cheng secretly plants trojans in the network's third-rank evolvers, using them to gather Simulation Points and Treasure Chests when they are burned out.
• The Primordial Chaos Evil Spirit retaliates with "Administrator World Annihilation," destroying most of the network world's data and programs to delay its own emergence.

Character Developments

• Zhao Cheng demonstrates his adaptability and strategic thinking, using the network's rules to outmaneuver the Primordial Chaos Evil Spirit.
• The Primordial Chaos Evil Spirit shows its desperation and willingness to sacrifice parts of itself to delay its emergence.

Significant Themes

• The power of understanding and exploiting a system's rules.
• The consequences of pushing an entity to its limits.
• The blurred line between reality and illusion in the network world.

Character Interactions

• Zhao Cheng and the Primordial Chaos Evil Spirit engage in a battle of wits and power, each trying to outmaneuver the other.
• Zhao Cheng's actions indirectly involve the third-rank evolvers in the network world, leading to their destruction.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhao Cheng faces the Primordial Chaos Evil Spirit daily, improving his thought algorithms.
• He devises a plan to open heaven and split earth, scattering his thought-data to counter the Evil Spirit.
• Zhao Cheng destroys over two thousand five hundred second-rank Evolvers and hacks orbital weapons to target the four anchors in reality.
• He opens heaven and splits earth, temporarily disabling the Evil Spirit, but also causing his own death.
• Zhao Cheng harvests Fire for twenty days, upgrading it to Eternal Sun, gaining immunity to the sun's heat and increased transmission capabilities.

Character Developments

• Zhao Cheng's thought algorithms and strategic planning improve significantly due to his intense battles with the Primordial Chaos Evil Spirit.
• He becomes more determined and willing to sacrifice himself to defeat the Evil Spirit.

Significant Themes

• The power of perseverance and continuous learning, as Zhao Cheng improves his abilities through daily battles.
• The theme of sacrifice for the greater good, as Zhao Cheng is willing to die to defeat the Evil Spirit.

Character Interactions

• Zhao Cheng interacts with the Primordial Chaos Evil Spirit daily, learning from it and countering its attacks.
• He does not interact with any other characters in this chapter, as he is focused on his personal growth and the final battle against the Evil Spirit.