Chapter Summaries

Summary

Plot Points and Events

• Ling Zhan revives himself and five experts with no cooldown, astonishing everyone.
• He targets and punishes the women who instigated the fight, then the men who participated.
• He unleashes a powerful Fireball, killing ten experts and causing widespread fear.
• Ling Zhan's mission is revealed to be killing all eight BOSSES in the Secret Realm, surprising everyone.

Character Developments

• Ling Zhan demonstrates his power and ruthlessness, showing no mercy to those who wronged him.
• He reveals his ability to hold grudges and his determination to complete his mission.

Significant Themes

• Power and its consequences: Ling Zhan's immense power instills fear and awe, but also makes others underestimate him.
• Revenge: Ling Zhan's actions are driven by a desire to punish those who wronged him.

Character Interactions

• Ling Zhan's interactions with the experts and women show his cold and ruthless nature.
• The adventurers in Lone City watch Ling Zhan's actions with a mix of awe, fear, and disbelief.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ling Zhan faces a vast monster legion attacking from all four sides of the city.
• He uses a beginner Druid skill, Frenzied Growth, to create a massive thorny vine barrier around the city.
• Ling Zhan creates three clones using the Shadow Clone Technique and deploys them at different gates, each with a unique strategy.
• The main body of Ling Zhan, wielding the Three-Foot Divine Sword, advances towards the southern monster legion.

Character Developments

• Ling Zhan demonstrates his versatility and strategic prowess by using a combination of Druid, Necromancer, and Swordsman skills.
• The adventurers on the city walls begin to respect and admire Ling Zhan's abilities.

Significant Themes

• The power of versatility and adaptability in battle.
• The importance of belief and determination in facing overwhelming odds.

Character Interactions

• Ling Zhan interacts with the adventurers on the city walls through his actions, inspiring them and causing them to reevaluate their own beliefs and choices.
• Raun and Cathy, leaders of Eden Guild, express their interest in recruiting Ling Zhan, showing their competitive nature and desire for powerful allies.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ling Zhan's clone uses the World-Destroying Thunder Art, an innate skill of the Azure Dragon Clan, to wipe out tens of thousands of monsters at the eastern gate.
• Clones at the western and northern gates also engage monsters: the western gate clone leads an undead army to grind monsters, while the northern gate clone uses a Witch class curse-killing technique to incapacitate monsters.
• Ling Zhan himself confronts the BOSS at the city's center.

Character Developments

• Ling Zhan demonstrates his prowess and versatility by controlling multiple clones, each using different skills to defend the city gates.
• The Azure Dragon's favor is hinted at, as Ling Zhan can use its innate skill.

Significant Themes

• The power of unity and coordination, as Ling Zhan's clones work together to defend the city.
• The impact of divine beasts and their innate skills on contractors.

Character Interactions

• Ling Zhan's clones interact with the monster hordes, demonstrating his control and strategic thinking.
• The audience in the guild hall reacts to Ling Zhan's actions, expressing shock and awe at his capabilities.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ling Zhan's shadow clones successfully defend the city gates while the original body prepares to confront the BOSSes.
• Ling Zhan teleports to the Minotaur BOSS, evading its perception and attack.
• He instakills the Minotaur and the nearby Slime BOSS using his sword and black flames, then rushes to the next gate.
• The poisonous vine formation kills the minor monsters charging at the gates.

Character Developments

• Ling Zhan demonstrates his speed, precision, and strategic thinking in combat.
• The BOSSes show their powerful perception, defense, and self-preservation skills.

Significant Themes

• The power of strategy and preparation (Ling Zhan's use of clones and formations).
• The challenge of high-level BOSSes (their dual resistance and hidden attributes).

Character Interactions

• Ling Zhan interacts with the BOSSes, using his speed and precision to outmaneuver them.
• The crowd watching the livestream reacts with shock and awe at Ling Zhan's actions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The protagonist, a Freelancer, effortlessly defeats two powerful BOSSes, shocking the spectators.
• Eden Guild's bigwigs decide to win him over, recognizing his immense potential.
• The guild president, Cathy, proposes making him an honorary deputy legion commander and suggests that Princess Sheng Luni challenge him in the tournament finals to test his limits.

Character Developments

• The protagonist continues to display extraordinary strength, surpassing expectations.
• Eden Guild's higher-ups recognize the protagonist's value and plan to win him over.
• Princess Sheng Luni is set to challenge the protagonist in the tournament finals, aiming to force out his limits.

Significant Themes

• The power of a Freelancer without a class, who can use basic skills of every class.
• The value of winning over powerful individuals for one's organization.
• The desire to test and push one's limits against formidable opponents.

Character Interactions

• The protagonist interacts with the spectators through his actions, instilling fear and shock.
• Eden Guild's bigwigs discuss and plan how to win over the protagonist.
• Cathy sets a condition for Princess Sheng Luni to become her disciple, indirectly leading to a potential clash with the protagonist in the tournament finals.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ling Zhan, a Freelancer, effortlessly defeats two Bosses at the Fusion Secret Realm's city gates using his skills and equipment.
• He then uses his movement skill, "Light Leap," to quickly traverse around the city, confusing the spectators and the powerhouses watching.
• Ling Zhan reveals another powerful skill, "Five Ghosts Relocation," an A+-rank skill of the Nether Talisman Master, which summons a massive ghost gate and can transport targets to a designated location.

Character Developments

• Ling Zhan demonstrates his powerful skills and strategic thinking, keeping the audience guessing his intentions.
• Old Funo, a third-job powerhouse, struggles to keep up with Ling Zhan's movements, highlighting the Freelancer's superior mobility.

Significant Themes

• The power and rarity of A-rank and above general skills, which are strictly controlled and registered by nations.
• The surprise and confusion caused by Ling Zhan's unconventional methods and skills.

Character Interactions

• Ling Zhan interacts with the Bosses at the city gates, using his skills to defeat them.
• He also indirectly interacts with the spectators and powerhouses watching, keeping them guessing and amazed by his actions.
• Old Funo attempts to keep up with Ling Zhan but struggles, showing the Freelancer's superior movement capabilities.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ling Zhan uses the skill "Replication Mirror" to replicate an A+-rank skill, "Five Ghosts Relocation," from a Netherworld Talismanist teacher, enhancing it to A-rank using his Omnipotent talent.
• He summons five Ghost Kings through the skill, each of a different color, and they submit to him, making him appear as the Ghost Emperor.
• The Ghost Kings relocate four gold-name Bosses above level 60, including the Bloodthirsty Wolf King, Thorn Queen, Ice Bear King, and Spectral Soul Lord, to their current location.

Character Developments

• Ling Zhan demonstrates his strategic thinking and resourcefulness by exploiting a skill's bug and preparing for battle by replicating a powerful skill.
• The Netherworld Talismanist teacher is mentioned but not directly involved in the action.

Significant Themes

• The power of adaptability and resourcefulness in the face of adversity, as seen in Ling Zhan's exploitation of the skill's bug.
• The awe and fear inspired by powerful entities, such as the Ghost Kings and the relocated Bosses.

Character Interactions

• Ling Zhan interacts with the Ghost Kings, commanding them to relocate the Bosses.
• The relocated Bosses interact with each other, expressing disbelief and shock at their situation.
• Adventurers on the city walls react with amazement and disbelief to the scene unfolding before them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Four level-63 gold-named Bosses are transported and gathered by Ling Zhan.
• Ling Zhan reveals his ultimate move, a powerful halberd throw.
• He skewers and kills all four Bosses in one line with a single throw.
• The Bosses attempt to use invincibility skills but are silenced by Ling Zhan.
• Ling Zhan slices the Bosses in half horizontally with his halberd.

Character Developments

• Ling Zhan demonstrates his immense power, strategic thinking, and combat experience.
• The Bosses show fear and hesitation, indicating their high intelligence and understanding of their impending doom.

Significant Themes

• Power and its consequences: Ling Zhan's immense power instills fear in the Bosses and the audience.
• Strategy and calculation: Ling Zhan's victory is not merely due to brute force but also his strategic planning.
• Fear and its impact: The Bosses experience fear, showing that even powerful beings can be vulnerable.

Character Interactions

• Ling Zhan interacts with the Bosses, demonstrating his dominance and power.
• The Bosses interact with each other, showing their understanding of Ling Zhan's power and their fear of him.
• The audience watches Ling Zhan's actions, reacting with shock, awe, and disbelief.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Adventurers discuss the capabilities of a Freelancer and Princess Sheng Luni, with locals defending their princess against foreign praise for the Freelancer.
• A mysterious woman in a purple cheongsam, later revealed to be a Nine-Tailed Heavenly Fox, defends the Freelancer's supporters from local adventurers.
• Two cloaked women, one with immense power, challenge the Nine-Tailed Heavenly Fox, leading to a tense standoff.
• The guild's vice president intervenes, and the mysterious woman leaves but not before challenging the Nine-Tailed Heavenly Fox to a bet on the Freelancer's chances against Princess Sheng Luni in the Global Magic Beast Championship.
• The front-desk manager receives an object from the mysterious woman, reacting with shock and disbelief.

Character Developments

• Local adventurers display xenophobia and discrimination, leading to a tense confrontation.
• The Nine-Tailed Heavenly Fox shows her pride and power, standing up for the Freelancer's supporters.
• The mysterious woman reveals her immense strength and confidence, challenging the Nine-Tailed Heavenly Fox.
• The front-desk manager shows a rare emotional reaction, hinting at the mysterious woman's significance.

Significant Themes

• Nationalism and discrimination among adventurers.
• Power dynamics and the respect given to those with immense strength.
• The upcoming Global Magic Beast Championship as a central event.

Character Interactions

• Local adventurers vs. foreign adventurers (Freelancer supporters).
• The Nine-Tailed Heavenly Fox vs. the mysterious woman.
• The front-desk manager vs. the mysterious woman (revealing her shock and disbelief).

Key Plot Points and Events

• A mysterious woman arrives at Eden Guild, causing a stir and revealing herself to be Princess Sheng Luni's attendant.
• Betting on whether the Freelancer (Ling Zhan) can defeat Princess Sheng Luni in the upcoming Magic Beast Tournament begins, with odds favoring Princess Sheng Luni.
• Ke Long, a member of the Dragon Kingdom's team, publicly bets against Ling Zhan, causing outrage among his teammates.

Character Developments

• The mysterious woman is revealed to be Princess Sheng Luni's attendant, showcasing her influence and power.
• Ke Long's betrayal demonstrates his resentment towards Ling Zhan and his willingness to prioritize personal gain over national loyalty.
• Ling Zhan remains calm and collected in the face of adversity, showing his maturity and composure.

Significant Themes

• Power Dynamics: The mysterious woman's arrival highlights the power dynamics between nations and individuals, with Princess Sheng Luni's attendant commanding respect.
• Loyalty vs. Betrayal: Ke Long's actions embody the theme of betrayal, contrasting with Ling Zhan's teammates' loyalty and the outrage it provokes.
• Confidence vs. Doubt: The betting scene showcases the adventurers' and contestants' confidence in Princess Sheng Luni's victory, while Ling Zhan's calm demeanor hints at his own confidence.

Character Interactions

• The mysterious woman interacts with the front desk manager, revealing her identity and causing a commotion.
• The adventurers and contestants engage in heated discussions and bets, expressing their confidence in Princess Sheng Luni's victory.
• Ke Long's interaction with his teammates highlights the tension and anger caused by his betrayal, while Ling Zhan's calm response to the situation contrasts with the emotional reactions of those around him.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Freelancer, Ling Zhan, reaches the 100th floor of the Dungeon Secret Realm in an incredibly short time, shocking the audience.
• Ling Zhan's journey from floor 91 to 99 is revealed to have been through another fusion Secret Realm, allowing him to bypass the BOSSes on those floors.
• Ling Zhan's level is speculated to have increased significantly due to the experience gained from the mobs and BOSSes he defeated.

Character Developments

• The Nine-Tailed Heavenly Fox, initially dismissive of Ling Zhan, is now shocked and impressed by his feat, acknowledging that even her master and Princess Sheng Luni are no match for him.
• The receptionist at the guild hall is revealed to possess the high-level Appraisal Eye and All Things Perception as innate talents.

Significant Themes

• The theme of underestimation and the dangers of underestimating one's opponent is reinforced as the Nine-Tailed Heavenly Fox's initial dismissive attitude towards Ling Zhan is replaced by shock and awe.
• The power of determination and relentless pursuit is demonstrated through Ling Zhan's rapid progression through the floors of the Dungeon Secret Realm.

Character Interactions

• The Nine-Tailed Heavenly Fox's interaction with the receptionist highlights her change in attitude towards Ling Zhan, as she wagers a holy artifact on his success.
• The audience at the guild hall reacts with disbelief and awe to Ling Zhan's accomplishment, pressing those who witnessed the "missing two minutes" for information.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ling Zhan, a level 58 Jobless Freelancer, clears the 100th floor of the Dungeon Secret Realm, defeating all monsters and BOSSes, causing the realm to collapse and other adventurers to fail their mission and be teleported back.
• The Holy Light Empire's authorities have strict controls over such enormous real-world resource Secret Realms, regulating the number and batches of entrants.
• Eden Guild staff welcome Ling Zhan at the 100th floor entrance, leading him to the vast underground city for adventurers to rest and trade.
• Adventurers gathered at the entrance are astonished by Ling Zhan's level 58 Jobless Freelancer status.

Character Developments

• Ling Zhan demonstrates his incredible strength and speed, clearing the 100th floor single-handedly.
• Cathy, the Eden Guild Vice President, is angered by Ling Zhan's unexpected prowess but decides to wait until the Global Magic Beast Championship to meet him.
• The Holy Light Empire's Princess Sheng Luni is confident in her victory against the Nine-Tailed Heavenly Fox, not minding the potential loss of a sacred artifact.

Significant Themes

• The astonishment and disbelief caused by Ling Zhan's monstrous growth as a Jobless Freelancer.
• The strict regulation and high stakes involved in accessing the higher floors of the Dungeon Secret Realm.
• The importance and value of sacred artifacts, with the Holy Light Empire's royal family owning only five.

Character Interactions

• Eden Guild staff greet Ling Zhan with utmost courtesy, reflecting his recent achievements.
• Adventurers at the 100th floor entrance express their disbelief and curiosity upon seeing Ling Zhan's basic information panel.
• Cathy and her subordinates discuss Ling Zhan's potential as an apprentice, with Cathy deciding to wait until the championship to meet him.
• Princess Sheng Luni expresses her confidence in winning against the Nine-Tailed Heavenly Fox, not caring about the potential loss of a sacred artifact.

Summary

Key Plot Points / Events

• Ling Zhan arrives at the Eden Guild outpost after clearing the Secret Realm floors, intending to return to the surface.
• Eden Guild staff, eager to earn commissions, offer premium services and try to buy his materials.
• Ling Zhan calmly states that the outpost doesn’t have enough Holy Light Crystals to buy all his materials.
• His blunt claim shocks the gathered adventurers; a young staff member insists the guild can afford it, and the lead staff member even offers 10% above market price.
• Ling Zhan reveals ten premium storage rings on his fingers, hinting at an enormous stockpile.
• Old Funo, the legendary “Death Scythe,” finally catches up, exhausted. He stops the transaction and reveals Ling Zhan holds all monster materials from floors 1 through 100.
• Old Funo scolds the staff, orders them to prepare the teleportation point, and personally escorts Ling Zhan back to the surface.

Character Developments

• Ling Zhan: Remains calm, unfazed, and almost understated in his power. His level 58 status and complete monopoly of 100 floors of materials reinforce his mysterious, overwhelmingly capable nature.
• Old Funo: Shows both vulnerability (visibly exhausted from failing to catch Ling Zhan) and professionalism (regains composure, protects the guild’s reputation by stopping an impossible transaction).
• Eden Guild staff: Display greed and overconfidence, then are humbled when Funo reveals the sheer scale of Ling Zhan’s haul.

Significant Themes

• Underestimation: The guild and crowd assume Ling Zhan is just a wealthy heir; they fail to grasp the true scale of his achievement.
• Class/Status: A “Jobless Freelancer” outclasses professional adventurers, breaking assumptions about class worth.
• Greed vs. Reputation: Staff are motivated by commission, but Funo prioritizes the guild’s honor over short-term profit.

Character Interactions

• Ling Zhan & Staff: Cold, formal, and dismissive; Ling Zhan simply states facts, while the staff try to flatter and bargain.
• Old Funo & Staff: Authoritative and scolding; he forces them to abandon their foolish attempt.
• Crowd Reaction: Collective shock and uproar at Ling Zhan’s claim, then even greater disbelief at the revelation of his full haul.

• Ling Zhan successfully clears floors 1-100 of the Dungeon Secret Realm in record time, earning him admiration and respect from other adventurers.
• He returns to Eden Guild, where he is greeted by a crowd of awestruck adventurers and receives his mission rewards, totaling over 21,000 Holy Light Crystals.
• The Nine-Tailed Heavenly Fox approaches Ling Zhan to congratulate him, but he dismisses her, prioritizing collecting his rewards first.
• Ling Zhan's attitude towards the Nine-Tailed Heavenly Fox remains cold and indifferent, despite her attempts to engage him in conversation.
• The chapter highlights Ling Zhan's single-minded focus on interests and rewards, with his actions driven by a desire to accumulate power and resources.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ling Zhan completes numerous quests, earning over 210,000 Holy Light Crystals, a vast fortune in the global class-changing world.
• He asks the reception desk if they buy monster materials, then tosses ten storage rings filled with materials from Floors 1 to 100 onto the ground.

Character Developments

• Ling Zhan demonstrates his wealth and power, earning the admiration of many but also envy from some.
• The Nine-Tailed Heavenly Fox is puzzled by Ling Zhan's need for so many Holy Light Crystals.

Significant Themes

• Wealth and Power: Ling Zhan's vast fortune and strength command respect and fear.
• Greed and Envy: Other adventurers covet Ling Zhan's wealth and materials, showing their own greed and envy.

Character Interactions

• Ling Zhan ignores the Nine-Tailed Heavenly Fox's question about his need for Holy Light Crystals.
• Other adventurers show fear and restraint in the face of Ling Zhan's potential wrath when he throws down the storage rings.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ling Zhan clears a Secret Realm and brings back a massive pile of monster materials and equipment, worth at least 500,000 Holy Light Crystals.
• He decides to sell these items to the Eden Guild.
• The Nine-Tailed Heavenly Fox offers to double Ling Zhan's earnings in five days if he gives her all his money from this sale, with a yet-to-be-determined condition.
• Ling Zhan agrees, and the Nine-Tailed Heavenly Fox plans to bet all his earnings on him winning the next day's betting event.

Character Developments

• Ling Zhan demonstrates his incredible strength and resourcefulness by clearing the Secret Realm and obtaining valuable materials and equipment.
• The Nine-Tailed Heavenly Fox shows her cunning and ambition by offering to double Ling Zhan's earnings and planning to bet on him.

Significant Themes

• The disparity between high-level and low-level adventurers, and the rules in place to maintain balance.
• The allure of wealth and power, and the consequences of underestimating others.

Character Interactions

• Ling Zhan and the Nine-Tailed Heavenly Fox form a temporary alliance, with Ling Zhan giving her his earnings to manage.
• Ling Zhan shows disregard for the adventurers who previously mocked him, choosing to sell his items to the Eden Guild instead of them.
• He Chuan and Ba Meng overhear the Nine-Tailed Heavenly Fox's plans and are threatened into silence.

• Ling Zhan hands over the Holy Light Crystals to the blue-haired girl and asks the Eden Guild to secretly observe her.
• He returns to his estate for two days of intense training with his divine beasts, with Meng Shuang reaching Level 61 and Ling Zhan reaching Level 58.
• On the third day, Ling Zhan and his team arrive at the magic estate's square to join other competitors for teleportation to the Royal Colosseum.
• The Dragon Kingdom's team is present, with Li Chaoge, Xue Ming, Shou Jingyuan, and Situ Bingling as individual-event contestants. Most contestants have their divine beasts or magic beasts with them.
• Ling Zhan's arrival sparks interest and discussion among other contestants, who have heard about his record-breaking Secret Realm speed-clear.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Dragon Kingdom team is briefed on the generous rewards for outstanding performance in the team event, including S-rank skill books and high-grade spirit artifacts.
• Ke Long is absent due to illness, leaving the team one person short.
• Li Chaoge suggests Ling Zhan as the substitute, sparking a heated discussion.

Character Developments

• Ling Zhan remains calm and composed despite the attention from top geniuses.
• Zhou Hongfu shows determination to bring honor to the Dragon Kingdom.
• Li Chaoge demonstrates her leadership and decisiveness.
• Shou Jingyuan reveals his disdain for Ling Zhan and attempts to shift blame onto Xue Ming.
• Xue Ming shows his quick wit and adaptability in avoiding Li Chaoge's ire.

Significant Themes

• Patriotism and national honor.
• Teamwork and adaptability.
• Leadership and decision-making.
• Class discrimination and prejudice.

Character Interactions

• Ling Zhan and Li Chaoge: Li Chaoge sees Ling Zhan's potential as a substitute, while Ling Zhan remains indifferent but willing to contribute.
• Shou Jingyuan and Xue Ming: Shou Jingyuan attempts to involve Xue Ming in his disapproval of Ling Zhan, but Xue Ming quickly distances himself.
• Zhou Hongfu and the team: Zhou Hongfu motivates the team and emphasizes the importance of learning from the individual matches.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The substitute issue is resolved, and it's time for the contestants to enter the arena.
• The contestants are teleported to a colossal arena, built by a foolish emperor of the Holy Light Empire, capable of hosting hundreds of thousands of spectators.
• The arena is equipped with advanced technology, including holographic screens for high-definition viewing.
• The individual event contestants from each nation are teleported into the preparation area.
• The rules for the individual event are explained: 360 contestants from 112 nations will be divided into eight groups, with only two from each group advancing to the top sixteen.
• The champion and runner-up will receive tournament rewards, while third and fourth places will not.
• Princess Sheng Luni, the Holy Light Empire's eldest princess, is invited to perform the drawing ceremony.

Character Developments

• Ling Zhan sees Princess Sheng Luni for the first time and acknowledges her beauty.
• Li Chaoge shows jealousy and a shift in attitude towards Ling Zhan upon seeing him admire Princess Sheng Luni.
• Yun Man's expression darkens with a chilling gloom when she sees Li Chaoge's jealousy.

Significant Themes

• The power and influence of the Holy Light Empire and Princess Sheng Luni.
• The intense anticipation and excitement surrounding the championship.
• The fairness and value of the tournament format, with some questioning its fairness.

Character Interactions

• Ling Zhan and Li Chaoge interact briefly, with Li Chaoge showing jealousy.
• Yun Man's dark expression is noticed by Meng Shuang, hinting at potential tension or conflict.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• The contestants are divided into groups (A to F) for the tournament.
• Ling Zhan is placed in Group A, while Princess Sheng Luni is in Group F.
• The first match is announced: Ichiro Ikawa (Great Onmyoji, Level 62) from the Fusang Kingdom vs. Ling Zhan (Jobless Freelancer) from the Dragon Kingdom.

Character Developments

• Ling Zhan's reputation grows after breaking Princess Sheng Luni's Secret Realm speed-clear record.
• Ichiro Ikawa is confident and arrogant, relying on his profession's versatility and his contracted beast's Spiritual Beast rank.

Significant Themes

• The tension and anticipation of the first match, with the eyes of the world upon it.
• The cultural and political rivalry between the Fusang Kingdom and the Dragon Kingdom.
• The power dynamics and strategies of different professions, with onmyoji being versatile jack-of-all-trades.

Character Interactions

• The Fusang Kingdom contestants advise Ichiro Ikawa to avoid close combat and kite Ling Zhan.
• The Dragon Kingdom contestants, led by Zhou Hongfu, advise Ling Zhan to be mindful of the impact on international relations.
• The divine beast girls are more interested in playing cards than watching the match, highlighting their casual and laid-back attitude.