Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Qi Guoguang, an ordinary mage, admires Lin Yi's progress, acknowledging his hard work and effort despite having an ordinary profession.
• Li Yuanjing, impressed by Lin Yi's level (42), decides to reopen the Purgatory Difficulty for the exam, making it available to all 22 exam sites simultaneously.
• Purgatory Difficulty requires an Abyssal title and a minimum of a Gold Label to select. Those without a title cannot choose this difficulty.
• Sun Liang announces the changes at Exit 1, allowing examinees to change their difficulty. Lan Ruoyi, Zhao Kai, and his lackey change to Purgatory Difficulty.

Character Developments

• Qi Guoguang: Shows respect and admiration for Lin Yi's dedication despite having an ordinary profession.
• Li Yuanjing: Demonstrates fairness and adaptability by reopening Purgatory Difficulty for Lin Yi and all other examinees.
• Lin Yi: Struggles with the revelation of Purgatory Difficulty and the requirement for an Abyssal title, showing his lack of knowledge about certain aspects of the profession system.
• Zhao Kai: Feels humiliated by Lin Yi's level and seeks to prove his superiority by changing to Purgatory Difficulty.

Significant Themes

• The importance of hard work and dedication, even with an ordinary profession (Qi Guoguang's and Lin Yi's stories).
• The impact of rare professions and innate advantages (Qi Guoguang's thoughts on Lin Yi's level).
• The consequences of one's choices and the risks involved in challenging higher difficulties (Purgatory Difficulty's potential dangers).

Character Interactions

• Qi Guoguang and Li Yuanjing: Both acknowledge Lin Yi's hard work and effort, leading to the reopening of Purgatory Difficulty.
• Lin Yi and Zhao Kai: Tension builds between them due to their differing levels and Zhao Kai's desire to prove his superiority.
• Sun Liang and Lin Yi: Sun Liang provides Lin Yi with information about equipping a title, highlighting Lin Yi's lack of knowledge about certain aspects of the profession system.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lin Yi discovers and equips his titles, causing a stir with their flashy effects.
• He accidentally equips the "Global Dungeon Clear Record Hall of Fame" title, which increases his attribute values in dungeon realms by 3%.
• He then equips the "Abyss Conqueror" title, which grants him access to Abyss dungeons and increases their difficulty for richer rewards.

Character Developments

• Lin Yi demonstrates his unfamiliarity with the title system but quickly adapts.
• Sun Liang, Lan Ruoyi, and Zhao Kai are astonished by Lin Yi's titles, feeling inferior and impressed.
• Lin Yi maintains a low-key personality despite his powerful titles.

Significant Themes

• The power and rarity of titles in the Class User system.
• The impact of Lin Yi's achievements on those around him.

Character Interactions

• Lin Yi interacts with Sun Liang, Lan Ruoyi, and Zhao Kai, causing them to reevaluate their own abilities and titles.
• Lin Yi's titles impress and intimidate the high-ranking officials watching the exam.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lin Yi's dungeon record is retrieved, revealing he cleared the City of Fading Light dungeon (LV.25, A+ difficulty) in just 2 minutes and 42 seconds.
• The examination center staff and Qi Guoguang are astonished by Lin Yi's feat.
• Lin Yi enters the exam venue, and the exam begins. He finds himself in a white, empty space with a countdown and scoreboard.
• The first round's objective is to kill a stationary LV.30 goblin with 10,000 HP as quickly as possible.

Character Developments

• Lin Yi remains calm and composed despite the revelation of his dungeon record.
• Qi Guoguang initially suspects Lin Yi might be the Abyssal Flame Emperor but dismisses the idea as absurd.
• Lin Yi expresses disappointment with the first exam round's difficulty.

Significant Themes

• The exam's focus on testing examinees' abilities and skills.
• The disbelief and awe Lin Yi's accomplishments inspire in others.
• Lin Yi's underestimation of the exam's difficulty.

Character Interactions

• Lin Yi interacts with the examination center staff and Qi Guoguang through the dungeon record revelation.
• Lin Yi enters the exam venue with other examinees, but there's no interaction mentioned.
• Lin Yi's internal monologue reveals his thoughts on the exam's difficulty.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The college entrance exam begins, with top candidates choosing Purgatory Difficulty.
• Lin Yi's dungeon footage is not initially displayed due to the broadcast's priority logic favoring rare professions.
• Lin Yi clears the first round in 2.36 seconds, one-shotting the Goblin, and tops the leaderboard with 1000 points.

Character Developments

• Li Zerui and Qi Xiaying, both Legendary Professionals, are initially expected to take the top spots but are surprised by Lin Yi's performance.
• Lin Yi demonstrates his powerful and efficient combat style, proving his strength despite his profession's rarity not being known.

Significant Themes

• The examination system's bias towards rare professions and the surprise when a common profession outperforms them.
• The focus on burst damage and efficiency in the exam's first round.

Character Interactions

• Li Yuanjing and Qi Guoguang, the two big shots, discuss their grandchildren's performances and Lin Yi's unexpected top score.
• Examinees and onlookers are shocked and disbelieving when Lin Yi one-shots the Goblin and tops the leaderboard.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lin Yi clears the first round in just 2.36 seconds, securing first place.
• Qi Xiaying and Li Zerui, initially confident, falter due to Lin Yi's sudden appearance, leading to Qi Xiaying losing four Glimmer Patterns.
• Zhang Shan, inspired by Lin Yi's performance, boasts about their friendship to the examiners.
• Lin Yi's instance is shown, where he's bored and waiting, having already cleared the round.

Character Developments

• Lin Yi proves his incredible strength, clearing the round in an unprecedented time.
• Qi Xiaying and Li Zerui show vulnerability, demonstrating that even top candidates can be rattled.
• Zhang Shan gains confidence and pride in his friendship with Lin Yi.

Significant Themes

• The theme of unexpected competition and the impact of a strong newcomer (Lin Yi) on established candidates (Qi Xiaying, Li Zerui).
• The theme of friendship and camaraderie, as seen through Zhang Shan's pride in Lin Yi's achievements.

Character Interactions

• Lin Yi's name sparks reactions from Qi Xiaying and Li Zerui, causing them to falter.
• Zhang Shan interacts with the examiners, boasting about his friendship with Lin Yi.
• Lin Yi's instance shows no interaction with others, as he's already cleared the round and is waiting.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lin Yi's performance in the first round of the Dongjiang Province Class User Exam goes viral, earning him the title of "dark horse" or even "Celestial Horse."
• The Examination Center officials, including Deputy Director Li Yuanjing and Qi Guoguang, watch Lin Yi's footage and are astonished by his use of the Tier 2 skill Flame Burst, which he can cast instantly and in rapid succession, decimating the Goblin in just two seconds.
• They discuss the upcoming second round, which tests a Class User's ability to handle multiple targets, and Li Yuanjing expects his son Li Zerui to excel due to his class's area-of-effect capabilities.

Character Developments

• Lin Yi's reputation grows, and he becomes a topic of discussion across Dongjiang.
• Li Zerui is expected to perform well in the second round due to his class's abilities.
• Qi Guoguang, Li Zerui's grandfather, is confident in his granddaughter Qi Xiaying's abilities but keeps it to himself.

Significant Themes

• Genius and Potential: Lin Yi's exceptional performance highlights his potential and genius, drawing comparisons to top-tier base cities.
• Class Abilities and Strategy: The discussion around the second round emphasizes the importance of Class abilities and strategic thinking in combat situations.

Character Interactions

• Li Yuanjing and Qi Guoguang discuss Lin Yi's performance and the upcoming round, revealing their expectations for their respective family members.
• The officials at the Examination Center express their surprise and admiration for Lin Yi's skills, setting the stage for further competition among the examinees.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The second round of the National College Entrance Examination begins.
• Lin Yi, Li Zerui, Qi Xiaying, and Lan Ruoyi showcase their unique skills and strategies.
• Lin Yi clears the round in 0.1 seconds, setting a new record.

Character Developments

• Lin Yi: Confident and nonchalant, he demonstrates his power with a single spell, showing his ability to handle large-scale battles effortlessly.
• Li Zerui: Shows off his powerful weapon systems and focus, aiming to clear the round quickly.
• Qi Xiaying: Activates a Domain Skill to inflict burn effects on monsters, increasing her kill speed.
• Lan Ruoyi: Utilizes her Gravity Mage abilities to control rock balls, intending to smash monsters with area-of-effect damage.

Significant Themes

• The theme of individual power and strategy is emphasized as each character approaches the challenge differently.
• The theme of competition and comparison is highlighted as the examinees strive to outdo each other.

Character Interactions

• The examinees are shown in competition, each trying to outdo the others, with Lin Yi's actions drawing particular attention and sparking reactions from the other characters and the audience.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lin Yi sets a new record for the second round on Purgatory Difficulty with a time of 0.1 seconds, scoring 1000 points.
• The Examination Center verifies Lin Yi's result, confirming it's legitimate and not due to technical issues or cheating.
• Lin Yi's record breaks a 100-year-old record set by Zheng Yingxiong, the 21st War God of Great Xia.

Character Developments

• Li Yuanjing, the Deputy Director of the Examination Center, is impressed and excited by Lin Yi's record-breaking performance.
• Qi Guoguang, a Seven-Revolution Archmage, is shocked, admiring, and envious of Lin Yi's accomplishment.

Significant Themes

• The theme of breaking records and making history is prominent in this chapter, with Lin Yi's performance inspiring awe and excitement.
• The scoring system is discussed, with Qi Guoguang noting that it's a bit unfair to Lin Yi due to the large time difference and relatively small score gap.

Character Interactions

• Li Yuanjing and his subordinate discuss and verify Lin Yi's record.
• Li Yuanjing and Qi Guoguang discuss Lin Yi's performance and the scoring system.
• Qi Guoguang acknowledges Lin Yi's potential to take the provincial top spot, despite his granddaughter also being a contender.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lin Yi scores an unprecedented 0.1-second cast time for a fourth-tier fire spell, Blazing Storm, shocking the examiners and audience.
• The third round of the exam begins, testing sustained long-range output endurance. Candidates must deal damage to a Goblin Giant with infinite HP and 0 defenses, while also dealing with Agile Goblins spawning every 30 seconds that flee if not killed, resulting in a 10,000-point deduction.

Character Developments

• Lin Yi demonstrates his extraordinary talent and nonchalance during the exam, eating and drinking while waiting for the next round to start.
• Li Yuanjing, the leader of Dongjiang, recognizes Lin Yi's maturity and seriousness beneath his relaxed demeanor.

Significant Themes

• Talent and skill are recognized as crucial factors in determining a Class User's overall strength, not just class strength.
• Lin Yi's humble origins and lack of backing from any family or faction contrast with the famous Dongjiang prodigies, resonating with the watching crowd.

Character Interactions

• Lin Yi's impressive performance earns him respect from the examiners and the support of the watching crowd.
• Li Yuanjing sees through Lin Yi's relaxed exterior and recognizes his serious approach to the exam.
• Qi Guoguang, an examiner, is astonished by the dense wind element converging towards Lin Yi during the third round.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lin Yi faces a Goblin Giant in the third round of the exam, which focuses on endurance and output.
• Lin Yi uses a Fourth-tier Wind Element spell, Storm Cyclone, to continuously damage the Goblin Giant.
• Lin Yi maintains the top spot on the leaderboard with an overwhelming lead.

Character Developments

• Lin Yi demonstrates exceptional magical control and strategic thinking by using a high-frequency, low-damage spell to wear down the enemy over time.
• Qi Guoguang, a mage elder, is amazed by Lin Yi's performance and has suspicions about Lin Yi's connection to previous events.

Significant Themes

• The theme of strategy and adaptability is highlighted as Lin Yi chooses a spell that suits the situation rather than relying on high single-target damage.
• The theme of perseverance is shown as Lin Yi maintains his lead despite the long duration of the round.

Character Interactions

• Lin Yi's performance stuns the examiners and other examinees, with Qi Guoguang even standing up in amazement.
• Li Zerui, another examinee, initially believes he can catch up to Lin Yi but eventually realizes the gap is insurmountable.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lin Yi's damage output drops to zero, and his ranking disappears, replaced by Li Zerui.
• Lin Yi kills the Goblin Giant, a monster supposed to have infinite HP, causing a stir in the examination center.
• Lin Yi's score disappears from the rankings, sparking speculations about cheating.
• The examination center staff investigate but find no evidence of cheating or issues with the Goblin Giant.
• Li Yuanjing and Qi Guoguang realize that the Goblin Giant has a condition for its destruction, likely triggered by a certain number of hits.

Character Developments

• Lin Yi demonstrates exceptional skill and strategy by defeating the "invincible" Goblin Giant.
• Li Zerui and Qi Xiaying feel relieved as Lin Yi's oppressive presence temporarily disperses.
• Zhao Kai feels vindicated and joyful at Lin Yi's apparent downfall.

Significant Themes

• The theme of cheating and its consequences is explored, with Lin Yi's actions sparking suspicion despite his innocence.
• The theme of strategy and adaptability is highlighted as Lin Yi finds a way to defeat an "invincible" enemy.

Character Interactions

• Lin Yi's actions affect the other examinees, causing them to question his methods and leading to speculations about cheating.
• Li Zerui and Qi Xiaying feel a sense of relief and renewed determination as Lin Yi's ranking disappears.
• Zhao Kai feels schadenfreude at Lin Yi's apparent downfall.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lin Yi kills the Goblin Giant with infinite HP, triggering its instant-death mechanism.
• Li Yuanjing reports the incident to the Imperial Capital, and they confirm Lin Yi's victory.
• Lin Yi's ranking is reinstated to first place, and his test footage is requested by the Imperial Capital.

Character Developments

• Li Yuanjing shows political acumen by reporting the incident to the Imperial Capital, potentially benefiting Dongjiang.
• Lin Yi's abilities continue to impress, drawing the attention of the Imperial Capital.

Significant Themes

• The power of perseverance and determination (Lin Yi's relentless pursuit of the Goblin Giant).
• The consequences of one's actions (Li Yuanjing's decision to report the incident, potentially affecting his career).

Character Interactions

• Li Yuanjing interacts with his subordinate, showing understanding and support despite the unexpected situation.
• Lin Yi's actions indirectly influence the Imperial Capital's decision to recognize his victory and request his test footage.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The third round of the provincial exam ends, with Lin Yi's name causing concern among competitors.
• The fourth round begins immediately, with no break for Purgatory Difficulty participants, who are already exhausted.
• The rules for the fourth round are revealed: combatants must dodge various skills from Goblin Royal Guards while dealing damage to a Goblin King, with remaining HP determining scores.

Character Developments

• Li Zerui is mentally affected by Lin Yi's performance, seeing his name as a potential inner demon.
• Lan Ruoyi struggles with the fourth round's demands, feeling despair as she's overwhelmed by the enemy's skills and an Assassin's attack.

Significant Themes

• The exam's Purgatory Difficulty tests not only physical and mental stamina but also adaptability and mobility in combat.
• The theme of perseverance and resilience is emphasized as examinees face continuous challenges with little to no rest.

Character Interactions

• Li Yuanjing, though not directly involved, feels nervous and supportive of Lin Yi, cheering him on mentally.
• Lan Ruoyi's struggle is a stark contrast to Lin Yi's calm and adaptability, highlighting the difference in their abilities and mental fortitude under pressure.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lan Ruoyi struggles against stealthy assassins, forcing her to use a Tier 3 spell, Weightlessness, for escape.
• Zhao Kai, choosing Purgatory Difficulty, is overwhelmed and forfeits the exam.
• Most examinees are severely injured or on the brink of death.
• Lin Yi freezes all monsters in his instance using Blizzard, then obliterates them with Blazing Storm, clearing the round in less than thirty seconds.

Character Developments

• Lan Ruoyi shows resilience but is forced to adapt her strategy.
• Zhao Kai's overconfidence leads to his failure in the exam.
• Lin Yi demonstrates his versatility and dominance, clearing the exam with ease.

Significant Themes

• Adaptation and Resilience: Characters like Lan Ruoyi and Lin Yi show the ability to adapt to changing circumstances and overcome challenges.
• Overconfidence and Hubris: Zhao Kai's failure serves as a cautionary tale about underestimating opponents and overestimating one's abilities.
• Versatility and Dominance: Lin Yi's mastery of multiple elements and skills highlights the importance of versatility in overcoming obstacles.

Character Interactions

• Lan Ruoyi's struggle against the assassins highlights her determination and resourcefulness.
• Zhao Kai's forfeit and Lin Yi's easy victory contrast their respective approaches to the exam.
• Li Yuanjing's applause and the audience's cheers for Lin Yi showcase recognition of his dominance and skill.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The provincial rankings for the college entrance examination are released.
• Lin Yi is revealed as the Provincial Top Scholar, breaking multiple records.
• Lin Yi's parents are anxiously awaiting his results at home.

Character Developments

• Lin Yi: Proven to be an exceptional student, breaking provincial and national records.
• Lin Guodong and Xu Qingfang: Experience a mix of anxiety and pride as they await their son's results, with Xu Qingfang breaking down in tears upon seeing Lin Yi's achievement.

Significant Themes

• Parental Pride and Anxiety: The parents' emotional journey is a central theme, highlighting their hopes, fears, and ultimate pride in their son's accomplishments.
• Social Comparison: Zhou Heping's boasting about his son's achievements contrasts starkly with Lin Yi's results, emphasizing the societal pressure and importance placed on academic success.

Character Interactions

• Lin Guodong and Xu Qingfang: The couple supports each other through their shared anxiety, with Xu Qingfang being particularly emotional upon seeing Lin Yi's success.
• Lin Guodong and Zhou Heping: Their interaction highlights the social dynamics at play, with Zhou Heping's boasting serving as a stark contrast to Lin Yi's achievements, ultimately making Zhou Heping's own son's success seem less impressive.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lin Yi is congratulated as the Dongjiang Province Top Scholar and learns about the fifth round of exams in the Imperial Capital.
• Lin Guodong is promoted to Director of the Asset Department after a call from the company chairman.
• Lin Yi meets Li Yuanjing, who rewards him for his provincial top score, including 1 million Great Xia Coins, a scroll of 1000 tradable Skill Points, a choice of T2 Treasure, and a skill book.

Character Developments

• Lin Yi remains composed and calm despite his achievements, showing maturity beyond his age.
• Lin Guodong's promotion indicates his rising status and confidence.
• Zhou Heping feels humiliated and shocked by Lin Guodong's sudden promotion.

Significant Themes

• The importance of education and academic success, as seen through Lin Yi's rewards and recognition.
• The impact of wealth and status on individuals, as demonstrated by Lin Guodong's promotion and Zhou Heping's reaction.

Character Interactions

• Lin Yi interacts with Li Yuanjing, who is impressed by Lin Yi's composure and requests.
• Zhou Heping feels humiliated by Lin Guodong's promotion and Lin Yi's success.
• Lin Guodong shares his good news with his wife, Xu Qingfang, and they celebrate together.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lin Yi exchanges 1000 tradeable Skill Points for 5.35 million Great Xia Coins, incurring a 20% loss but covered by Li Yuanjing.
• Lin Yi is rewarded with a Breakthrough Magic Crystal and a Lightning Element Skill Book.
• Lin Yi learns that the Breakthrough Magic Crystal can also increase Abyss Dungeon difficulty.

Character Developments

• Lin Yi demonstrates his practicality and determination by choosing money over Skill Points.
• Li Yuanjing shows empathy and understanding towards Lin Yi's background, covering the exchange loss.

Significant Themes

• The value of money and resources.
• The importance of personal background and effort.
• The rarity and power of different skill types and resources.

Character Interactions

• Lin Yi and Li Yuanjing interact, with Li Yuanjing showing understanding and support towards Lin Yi's choices.
• Lin Yi's interaction with the treasure list reveals his desire for powerful and unique resources.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lin Yi obtains the Lightning Element skill book and learns the Electric Shock skill.
• Li Yuanjing gives Lin Yi a Teleportation Scroll and arranges a private apartment for him.
• Lin Yi uses a Breakthrough Magic Crystal to unlock the Necromancy branch skill tree and gains the Summon: Skeleton Soldier skill.
• Lin Yi spends 14.5 million real-world currency to purchase 10 days of AFK rewards, gaining 978,912 Skill Points.
• Lin Yi upgrades his Necromancy skills to Tier 8, obtaining the Summon: Lich Lord spell.

Character Developments

• Lin Yi demonstrates his ability to learn multiple elemental specializations, surprising Li Yuanjing.
• Lin Yi shows caution and restraint in revealing his full capabilities to avoid unwanted attention.
• Lin Yi's wealth increases significantly, allowing him to invest in upgrading his skills.

Significant Themes

• The importance of keeping a low profile while possessing great power.
• The value of resources and wealth in advancing one's skills and abilities.
• The potential dangers of revealing one's full capabilities too early.

Character Interactions

• Lin Yi and Li Yuanjing interact briefly, with Li Yuanjing showing concern for Lin Yi's well-being and punctuality.
• Lin Yi's actions and decisions are driven by his experiences from his previous life, showing his caution and strategic thinking.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lin Yi explores his newly upgraded Necromancy Tier 8 skills.
• He finds three notable skills: [Rune Infusion], [Corpse Explosion], and [Summon: Lich Lord].
• He also discovers the requirements and name of the Necromancy forbidden spell, and the evolved Tier 8 skill, [Summon: Calamity Lord!].

Character Developments

• Lin Yi demonstrates his strategic thinking and excitement about his new skills' potential, especially the income-generating [Rune Infusion] and the powerful [Corpse Explosion].

Significant Themes

• The theme of power and growth is emphasized with the new skills, particularly the infinite growth potential of the evolved Tier 8 skill.
• The theme of resourcefulness is shown through Lin Yi's consideration of using [Rune Infusion] for income.

Character Interactions

• No significant character interactions occur in this chapter, as Lin Yi is alone exploring his new skills.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lin Yi obtains a growable summon, "Command: Calamity," which he evolves using 500,000 Skill Points and 1,000,000 Great Xia Coins.
• He summons three skeletal undead creatures: Skeleton Soldier, Skeleton Warrior, and Necromancer (Skeleton Mage), each with different stats and skills.
• Lin Yi discovers that these summons have a battle duration and will decay after the timer runs out.
• He experiments with his new Necromancer Space, storing and replenishing the summons' durations.
• Lin Yi successfully summons a Bone Dragon, a King Rank creature, within the Necromancer Space.

Character Developments

• Lin Yi demonstrates his strategic thinking and resourcefulness by testing and understanding the capabilities of his new skills and space.
• He shows no hesitation in spending resources to advance his power, indicating his determination and ambition.

Significant Themes

• The importance of timing in obtaining powerful skills or summons.
• The value of understanding and mastering new abilities to maximize their potential.
• The theme of resource management and spending to achieve one's goals.

Character Interactions

• While there are no interactions with other characters in this chapter, Lin Yi's internal dialogue and actions showcase his thought processes and decisions.