Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Affinity System goes live, allowing players to view their affinity values with friends.
• The "Interaction Mode" feature draws significant attention and controversy.
• Players discover that low affinity prevents using Interaction Mode, causing relationship issues.
• Tang Yu adds an "Affinity Privacy" function to address privacy concerns.

Character Developments

• Tang Yu, the game's creator, is shown to be thoughtful and considerate of players' feelings, adding privacy settings to the Affinity System.
• Players are revealed to have complex relationships and emotions, with some couples breaking up due to low affinity values.

Significant Themes

• The complexity of human feelings and relationships.
• The impact of the Affinity System on players' real-life relationships.
• The debate between exposing scumbags and providing privacy for couples to repair their relationships.

Character Interactions

• Players interact on the forum, arguing about the Affinity System's effects on their relationships.
• Horny old pervert players suggest removing the affinity requirement for Interaction Mode, but Tang Yu ignores their suggestions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The interaction feature's familial intimacy setting puzzles players.
• Meow Meow Fist shares her experience in a dungeon world, explaining familial intimacy.
• Players understand and embrace the concept of familial intimacy.

Character Developments

• Meow Meow Fist: Becomes a mother figure to Lingbo, an NPC in a dungeon world, and grows familial intimacy with her.
• Tang Yu: Supports players adopting NPCs in dungeon worlds but emphasizes genuine affection over profit.

Significant Themes

• Familial bonds and their formation in dungeon worlds.
• Genuine affection vs. profit-driven actions.
• The impact of players' behavior on NPCs and the dungeon world environment.

Character Interactions

• Meow Meow Fist and Lingbo: Develop a mother-daughter bond through genuine affection and interaction.
• Tang Yu and the players: Tang Yu supports players' actions but sets a moral boundary to maintain genuine affection.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The intimacy system is introduced, allowing players to build relationships with NPCs.
• Liang Yuan becomes the first player to obtain a bound NPC, Liu Xinguo.
• Liu Xinguo's profile is revealed, showing her high strength rating and unique abilities.
• Players discuss the implications of bound NPCs and the potential for having children in the game.

Character Developments

• Liang Yuan: Becomes the first player to obtain a bound NPC, Liu Xinguo.
• Liu Xinguo: Becomes Liang Yuan's bound NPC, understands the truth about the game worlds, and agrees to join him.

Significant Themes

• The morality of players and the impact of the intimacy system on their actions.
• The potential consequences of bound NPCs and the possible future of the game.

Character Interactions

• Players on the forums discuss and envy Liang Yuan's achievement.
• Tang Yu modifies Liu Xinguo and explains the truth about the game worlds to her.
• Liu Xinguo agrees to become Liang Yuan's bound NPC and accepts the restrictions on revealing certain information.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The war between the Demon Legion and the Sea-Hunting Tribe ends temporarily.
• The Star Sea's complexity and unknown dangers cause factions to investigate the region cautiously.
• Tang Yu initiates player development in non-combat strengths and auxiliary professions.
• Tang Yu plans to introduce real estate development in Dark Assassin Main City, starting with shop rentals.

Character Developments

• Players proactively learn auxiliary profession knowledge to seize opportunities.
• Tang Yu continues to develop the game's features to support a complete player faction structure.

Significant Themes

• The importance of auxiliary professions and non-combat strengths for a complete faction.
• The benefits of a fluid shop rental system for both players and Tang Yu.
• The potential of real estate development in Dark Assassin Main City.

Character Interactions

• Players interact with various factions for resource exchange and trade.
• Tang Yu interacts with players indirectly through game features and systems.
• No significant interactions between players or NPCs are mentioned in this chapter.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Dark Assassin Main City introduces shop rentals through an auction.
• The first four shops are in prime locations near Central Plaza.
• Shop bidding begins and lasts for twelve hours, with rules including minimum bid amounts, bid retraction penalties, and limits on simultaneous bids and shop ownership.

Character Developments

• Top guilds and trade groups prepare funds and strategize for the bidding war.
• Solo players benefit from the increased prices of Divine Power and discounted special items.
• Blacksmith players form workshops to rent smaller, more affordable shops.

Significant Themes

• Competition and wealth disparity among guilds and players.
• The importance of shop locations for visibility and attracting solo players.
• The impact of shop bidding on the regional market and player behavior.

Character Interactions

• Guilds compete against each other for prime shop locations.
• Solo players and blacksmith players collaborate to rent shops or purchase desired items.
• Players on the forum discuss and speculate about the bidding event and guild strategies.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Auction of shops in Dragon Scale Island's main city begins.
• Independent players initially bid, followed by medium and large guilds.
• Top guilds enter the bidding, focusing on prime shops (1-4).
• Bidding for Shop No. 1 intensifies, reaching 5 million Divine Power.

Character Developments

• Li Huo (Fire Wolf Guild) and Mu Jian (Savage Wilderness Guild) are introduced as wealthy and influential guild leaders.
• Jiang Ming, a powerful player, joins the bidding for Shop No. 1.

Significant Themes

• Wealth and power dynamics among guilds.
• Psychological warfare and strategic bidding.
• Excitement and anticipation among players.

Character Interactions

• Guild leaders engage in competitive bidding for prime shops.
• Players in the livestream chat react to the bidding, expressing shock, excitement, and anticipation.
• Jiang Ming's entrance into the bidding creates a significant impact.

Key Plot Points and Events

+ Jiang Ming, the richest player and owner of Infinite Company, bids 5 million Divine Power for Shop Number One.
+ The bidding for Shop Number One quiets down, and other top guild leaders investigate Jiang Ming's background.
+ The major top guilds turn their attention to bidding on Shops No. 2 through No. 4.
+ The server-wide announcement reveals the winners of the shop auction.

Character Developments

+ Jiang Ming is revealed to be the wealthy owner of Infinite Company, with a daily Divine Power income of around 150,000.
+ Jiang Ming's determination to buy Shop Number One is solidified, regardless of the cost.

Significant Themes

+ Wealth and power dynamics within the game.
+ The influence of real-life wealth on in-game activities.
+ The impact of early planning and investments on long-term success.

Character Interactions

+ The top guild leaders are surprised and investigate Jiang Ming after his 5 million Divine Power bid.
+ The major top guilds decide to bid on other shops instead of competing with Jiang Ming for Shop Number One.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Ming obtains the highest authority over Shop No. 1 in the game.
• He decorates the shop with an immortal realm template and names it "Infinite Goods."
• Jiang Ming logs out after granting shop manager permissions to his uncles.
• In reality, Jiang Ming struggles to adapt to his weak physical state after months in the game.
• He watches news about mysterious dreams and supernatural sightings online.
• Jiang Ming sees a ghostly face pressed against his window.

Character Developments

• Jiang Ming has grown stronger and more adaptable in the game, but struggles with his weak physical state in reality.
• He remains skeptical of supernatural phenomena.

Significant Themes

• The contrast between the game world and reality.
• The impact of virtual experiences on one's perception of the real world.
• Skepticism towards supernatural beliefs.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Ming interacts with his virtual intelligent butler, Grandson, to prepare a meal.
• He communicates with netizens online, dismissing their claims of supernatural experiences.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Ming encounters a bizarre creature outside his window.
• The creature breaks into Jiang Ming's house, evading the automated defense system.
• Jiang Ming retreats to a safe room underground, while the creature pursues him.
• The safe room withstands the creature's assault, but its damage level increases over time.

Character Developments

• Jiang Ming initially scoffs at online rumors but becomes frightened upon seeing the creature.
• He remains calm and resourceful, retreating to the safe room and observing the creature's actions.
• Jiang Ming becomes determined not to die and taunts the creature, showing a mix of fear and defiance.

Significant Themes

• The bizarre creature represents the unknown and terrifying aspects of reality, contrasting with Jiang Ming's gaming experiences.
• The safe room symbolizes the protection and security that Jiang Ming relies on, which is ultimately tested by the creature's relentless assault.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Ming interacts with the intelligent housekeeper system, activating protection mode and observing the creature through surveillance footage.
• Home service robots attempt to defend Jiang Ming but are quickly dismantled by the creature, highlighting their limited capabilities.
• Jiang Ming taunts the creature through the safe room's intercom, showing his determination not to succumb to fear.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Ming is trapped in a Safe House, awaiting his imminent death from a monstrous creature outside.
• He reflects on his life, writes a suicide note, and prepares to face death with dignity.
• Just as the monster breaks in, an unknown figure in a tiger mask intervenes and saves Jiang Ming.

Character Developments

• Jiang Ming accepts his impending death with calm and resignation, displaying a newfound maturity and courage.
• The mysterious figure in the tiger mask shows up at the nick of time, revealing unexpected strength and agility.

Significant Themes

• Facing Mortality: Jiang Ming grapples with the reality of his impending death and reflects on his life.
• Courage and Acceptance: Jiang Ming faces his fate with calmness and resolve, rather than fear or despair.
• Unpredictability: The sudden appearance of the mysterious figure underscores the unexpected nature of life and death.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Ming's internal monologue reveals his thoughts and emotions, providing insight into his character.
• The brief interaction between Jiang Ming and the mysterious figure sets the stage for potential future developments.
• The creature outside serves as a catalyst for Jiang Ming's introspection and growth.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Ming encounters a mysterious figure wrapped from head to toe, who seems familiar but he can't recall where he's seen him.
• The figure is revealed to be Mu Kui, an immortal cultivator, who is battling a demon.
• Jiang Ming is trapped in a safe room with them, unable to escape.
• Mu Kui and the demon engage in a fierce battle, with Mu Kui using his spiritual energy and blade-energy tiger to suppress the demon.
• Jiang Ming, despite his fear, provokes the demon with his pistol, ultimately getting himself pierced through the chest by the demon's tentacles.

Character Developments

• Jiang Ming shows bravery and recklessness, provoking the demon despite the danger.
• Mu Kui demonstrates his strength and skill as an immortal cultivator, suppressing the demon with his blade-energy tiger and spiritual energy.

Significant Themes

• The existence of hidden forces and immortal cultivators in reality.
• The contrast between Jiang Ming's reckless bravery and Mu Kui's calculated strength.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Ming and Mu Kui have minimal interaction in this chapter, with Mu Kui focused on battling the demon and Jiang Ming trying to survive.
• Jiang Ming's provocation of the demon leads to his injury, showing a lack of understanding of the danger he's in.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Ming, a former comrade of Mu Kui, is mortally wounded by a demon.
• Mu Kui kills the demon but cannot save Jiang Ming due to severe internal injuries.
• The mysterious man behind the scenes, a Night Watchman codename God Driver, offers Jiang Ming a choice: join the Night Watchmen or die.
• Jiang Ming chooses to join the Night Watchmen and is transported to the Night Watcher Space within the God-Demon Space.

Character Developments

• Mu Kui: Shows concern for his former comrade but is pragmatic about Jiang Ming's chances of survival. He is a member of the Night Watchmen and follows their rules.
• Jiang Ming: Initially reckless and stubborn, he becomes more pragmatic when faced with death. He chooses to join the Night Watchmen to survive and potentially gain power.

Significant Themes

• Choice and Consequence: Jiang Ming's choice to join the Night Watchmen has immediate and long-term consequences, reflecting the theme of choice and its impact on one's life.
• Power and Control: The Night Watchmen organization represents power and control, as joining it means giving up personal freedom. This theme is explored through Jiang Ming's decision to join.

Character Interactions

• Mu Kui and Jiang Ming: Their interaction is brief but significant, as Mu Kui delivers the ultimatum from the Night Watchmen and Jiang Ming accepts it, leading to a change in their relationship dynamics.
• Jiang Ming and Tang Yu: Though they haven't interacted directly yet, Jiang Ming's decision to join the Night Watchmen sets the stage for their future relationship, with Tang Yu being the one who offers Jiang Ming a chance at survival and potentially greater power.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Tang Yu, the game's creator, establishes the Night Watchman organization to protect Earth from demonic invasions.
• Jiang Ming, a wealthy player, volunteers to become a Night Watchman, seeking superpowers and a longer lifespan.
• Tang Yu grants Jiang Ming the God of Wealth legacy, providing him with wealth-related abilities.
• Jiang Ming is invited to the Night Watchman meeting.

Character Developments

• Tang Yu: Maintains a hands-off approach to the Night Watchman organization, encouraging self-reliance.
• Jiang Ming: Realizes the true nature of Omnipotent God and the Boundless Realm, decides to become a Night Watchman for a longer life and power.

Significant Themes

• Choice and Consequence: Jiang Ming chooses to become a Night Watchman, accepting the risks and responsibilities that come with it.
• Power and Responsibility: Tang Yu grants Jiang Ming power, but also expects him to use it to protect Earth.
• The Greater Good: Both Tang Yu and Jiang Ming prioritize the greater good over personal gain.

Character Interactions

• Tang Yu and Jiang Ming: Tang Yu grants Jiang Ming the God of Wealth legacy and invites him to the Night Watchman meeting.
• Jiang Ming and the Night Watchman Organization: Jiang Ming is about to meet his future companions in the Night Watchman meeting.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Ming attends his first Night Watchers meeting.
• He meets other Night Watchers and learns about their inheritances.
• Jiang Ming offers financial support to his fellow Night Watchers.
• They discuss recent demon-extermination missions and plan a joint operation.

Character Developments

• Jiang Ming integrates into the Night Watchers, showing generosity and support.
• Other Night Watchers reveal their inheritances and missions.

Significant Themes

• Unity and mutual support among Night Watchers.
• The importance of Divine Power for fighting demons and increasing strength.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Ming interacts with other Night Watchers, offering help and forming bonds.
• Mu Kui shows respect and acknowledges Jiang Ming's strength.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lin Ye, the underground emperor of Baikai City, becomes addicted to Omnipotent God and establishes the Godslayer Guild.
• He introduces assassination services, making the guild profitable and famous.
• Lin Ye plans to use the shop auction event to further boost the guild's popularity and income but loses Shop Number One to Jiang Ming.
• Frustrated, Lin Ye decides to kidnap and extort Jiang Ming in reality to acquire his company and secure the shop.

Character Developments

• Lin Ye: Shows his ruthless and cunning nature, willing to use real-life threats to achieve in-game goals.
• Jiang Ming: Demonstrates his strategic thinking and resourcefulness by keeping his Night Watchman information secret and practicing his new abilities.

Significant Themes

• The blurred line between virtual and real-life power struggles.
• The consequences of underestimating opponents in both virtual and real-life scenarios.
• The potential dangers of addiction to virtual games.

Character Interactions

• Lin Ye and his subordinates: Lin Ye gives orders, and his subordinates follow without question.
• Jiang Ming and his father: Jiang Ming keeps his Night Watchman secret from his father, showing a level of caution and independence.
• Lin Ye and Jiang Ming: Their conflict escalates from in-game competition to real-life threats, setting the stage for future confrontations.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Ming returns home and decides to convert his in-game abilities to reality using his Divine Power.
• He converts his strength, equipment, and skills, successfully materializing them in the real world.
• A group of armed men in black break into Jiang Ming's house and attempt to kidnap him.
• Jiang Ming is taken to a middle-aged man named Lin Ye, who reveals he wants to form an alliance with Jiang Ming in the game Omnipotent God.

Character Developments

• Jiang Ming demonstrates calmness and courage in the face of being kidnapped, showing his nerves of steel and confidence in his enhanced strength.
• Lin Ye is introduced as a cunning and ambitious figure, having built a top-tier combat guild in Omnipotent God and seeking an alliance with Jiang Ming.

Significant Themes

• The conversion of in-game abilities to reality and its consequences.
• The power dynamics and alliances within the game Omnipotent God.
• The contrast between Jiang Ming's calm demeanor and Lin Ye's villainous appearance and intentions.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Ming interacts with the men in black, showing no fear despite being held at gunpoint.
• Jiang Ming meets Lin Ye, who tries to propose an alliance, but Jiang Ming is unimpressed and dismissive.

Chapter Summary: "Abilities Exposed"

Key Plot Points

• Jiang Ming is kidnapped by Lin Ye, a criminal underworld leader who wants Jiang Ming to fund his guild using Infinite Company’s profits.
• Lin Ye threatens Jiang Ming, but Jiang Ming remains completely unafraid and openly mocks him.
• When Lin Ye orders torture, Jiang Ming fights back, easily defeating waves of black-clad thugs with his enhanced physical abilities.
• Lin Ye, realizing Jiang Ming is too dangerous to control, orders his men to use lethal force, including gunfire.
• Jiang Ming dodges the bullets and, enraged, summons his Giant Spirit God phantom — an ability from Omnipotent God — in the real world.
• The building shakes, glass shatters, and Lin Ye is stunned to recognize the top-tier game skill in reality.

Character Developments

• Jiang Ming: Demonstrates extreme confidence, combat skill, and willingness to use his game abilities outside the game. His actions show he is no longer hiding his power and is ready to face threats head-on.
• Lin Ye: Portrayed as ruthless and calculating, willing to kill to protect himself. His shock reveals he underestimated Jiang Ming and is unprepared for supernatural abilities in the real world.

Significant Themes

• Power vs. Fear: Jiang Ming’s fearlessness undermines Lin Ye’s intimidation tactics.
• Blurring of Game and Reality: A game skill manifests in the real world, signaling a major shift in the story’s stakes.
• Consequences of Exposure: Jiang Ming’s abilities are now exposed to a dangerous enemy.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Ming taunts Lin Ye verbally, refusing to negotiate or be intimidated.
• Lin Ye tries psychological pressure and then physical violence, both of which fail.
• Jiang Ming dominates Lin Ye’s手下 in combat, leading Lin Ye to escalate to lethal force.
• The chapter ends with Jiang Ming revealing his supernatural power directly to Lin Ye, leaving Lin Ye shocked and the situation drastically changed.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Ming, under the projection of the Giant Spirit God, displays abilities from the game 'Omnipotent God', shocking Lin Ye and his men.
• Jiang Ming uses his abilities to incapacitate Lin Ye's men without killing them.
• Jiang Ming beats Lin Ye severely, then forces him and his men to drink Oblivion Water to erase their memories of his abilities.
• Jiang Ming leaves without further incident.

Character Developments

• Jiang Ming: Shows his Night Watchman abilities, displays anger and arrogance, but also shows mercy by not killing Lin Ye's men and healing Lin Ye's injuries.
• Lin Ye: Beaten severely by Jiang Ming, has his memories erased, and is left confused and in pain.

Significant Themes

• The blurring line between game and reality, with game abilities being used in real life.
• The consequences of breaking game rules and the power dynamics between players.
• The importance of honor and integrity in the face of adversity.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Ming vs. Lin Ye: Jiang Ming expresses his disdain for Lin Ye's dishonorable actions and beats him severely.
• Jiang Ming vs. Lin Ye's men: Jiang Ming uses his abilities to incapacitate them without killing, then erases their memories.
• Jiang Ming's admiration for Li Huo's integrity and disdain for Lin Ye's lack of it.

• Jiang Ming returns to the game and meets with the Night Watchmen at the plaza fountain.
• He provides financial support to Mu Kui, who declines further assistance to maintain his independence.
• Shen Qi invites Jiang Ming to become an Honorary Vice President of the Night Watchman Guild, allowing him to participate in guild events without leaving Infinite Guild.
• Jiang Ming accepts the invitation and transfers 380,000 Divine Power to the Night Watchman Guild.
• The Night Watchmen express gratitude and camaraderie, marking the beginning of their collaboration.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Ming is forcibly logged out of the game and kidnapped by Lin Ye's men, who have lost their memories due to the Oblivion Water.
• Jiang Ming escapes, fights his way to Lin Ye's location, and knocks him out.
• Jiang Ming calls Shen Qi for help, who arranges for Lin Ye and his men to be arrested and sent to prison.
• Lin Ye wakes up in prison, confused about how he got there.

Character Developments

• Jiang Ming demonstrates his immense physical strength and combat prowess, easily defeating Lin Ye's men.
• Lin Ye is shown to be powerless against Jiang Ming, highlighting his lack of combat skills.
• Shen Qi is revealed to have connections with the real-world law enforcement, showing his influence and resources.

Significant Themes

• The power of memory manipulation and its consequences, as seen with the Oblivion Water.
• The stark contrast between Jiang Ming's in-game strength and his real-world helplessness.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Ming vs. Lin Ye's men: Jiang Ming easily defeats them, showcasing his superior strength and combat skills.
• Jiang Ming vs. Lin Ye: Jiang Ming knocks Lin Ye out with two punches, demonstrating his dominance.
• Shen Qi and the Old Daoist: Shen Qi seeks the Old Daoist's help in arresting Lin Ye, showing their cooperation and Shen Qi's influence.