Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhou Yao is summoned to the Unofficial History Club, a mysterious gathering that deals with unofficial histories which can give birth to true Mythic Domains and produce powerful Mythic Materials.
• The club is revealed to be a natural phenomenon that recognizes Mythic Walkers who use Ember-grade or higher Mythic Materials for Foundation Establishment.
• Zhou Yao is seated at the head of the table, the first seat, implying his closeness to the origin of mythic unofficial history.

Character Developments

• Zhou Yao: Realizes the significance of unofficial history and the Unofficial History Club. Maintains composure despite the revelations and the attention he receives.
• Everjoy Celestial Lord: Introduces herself as the second seat of the club, displaying elegance and confidence. Shows interest in Zhou Yao.
• Formless Immortal Lord: Introduces himself as the third seat of the club, speaking in a deep, hoarse voice. Shows no particular reaction to Zhou Yao.

Significant Themes

• The power and influence of unofficial history in the mythic world.
• The importance of Foundation Establishment materials and the potential they represent.
• The hierarchy and dynamics within the Unofficial History Club.

Character Interactions

• Zhou Yao interacts with Everjoy Celestial Lord and Formless Immortal Lord, who introduce themselves as the second and third seats of the club, respectively. They show interest in him due to his position at the head of the table.
• Zhou Yao observes the reactions of the other members, noting their shock at the revelation about their Foundation Establishment materials.
• The members of the club focus their attention on Zhou Yao when he is addressed as the first seat.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhou Yao, now a Mythic Walker, is brought to a starry expanse, the gathering place of the Unofficial History Club, after triggering its rules.
• He learns that the club opens when eight members gather, and if a member dies, the club closes until eight members are present again.
• Zhou Yao realizes that he must disguise himself as an ancient deity to keep his chief's seat and protect himself from powerful members like Everjoy Celestial Lord and Formless Immortal Lord.
• He successfully brings Yellow Wind Little Sage, his incarnation, into the club using his chief's power.
• Zhou Yao presents the Skysweeping Arrow, an Unofficial-History Relic, to the club members.

Character Developments

• Zhou Yao: He adapts to his new role as the Unofficial History Club's chief, using his knowledge of unofficial histories and mythological system to deceive the other members.
• Everjoy Celestial Lord and Formless Immortal Lord: They are initially uncertain and alarmed by Zhou Yao's presence but grow more respectful and reverent as he demonstrates his power and knowledge.
• Faceless Stone Sculpture: He shows curiosity and desire for the Skysweeping Arrow, revealing his eagerness for Unofficial-History Relics.

Significant Themes

• The power of knowledge and deception: Zhou Yao uses his understanding of unofficial histories and mythological system to gain respect and maintain his position.
• The danger of exposure: Zhou Yao must keep his true identity hidden to protect himself from powerful members.
• The value of Unofficial-History Relics: The members of the Unofficial History Club covet these items, indicating their importance in the mythic world.

Character Interactions

• Zhou Yao and Everjoy Celestial Lord: They engage in a conversation that reveals Zhou Yao's superior knowledge of unofficial histories, earning him her respect.
• Zhou Yao and Formless Immortal Lord: Their interaction is more tense, with Formless Immortal Lord showing caution and probing Zhou Yao's background.
• Zhou Yao and Faceless Stone Sculpture: Their interaction is brief but reveals Faceless Stone Sculpture's eagerness for Unofficial-History Relics.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Unofficial History Club's gathering is held, with Zhou Yao (disguised as the Chief) presiding.
• Zhou Yao reveals the origins of the Skysweeping Arrow, impressing the members.
• The members share news and information, including the upcoming college entrance examination, God of Wealth Society's auction, and a suspected Mythic Invasion.
• The eighth seat (Faceless Stone Sculpture) reveals that the Mythology Investigation General Bureau's Heavenly Primordial Instrument has activated, hinting at a concealed Mythic Invasion.

Character Developments

• Zhou Yao successfully bluffs the Unofficial History Club members, solidifying his position as the Chief.
• The eighth seat (Faceless Stone Sculpture) is revealed to have valuable information about the Mythic Invasion.
• Everjoy Celestial Lord and Formless Immortal Lord suspect Zhou Yao's true identity but decide not to investigate further.

Significant Themes

• The power of knowledge and information in the Unofficial History Club.
• The revival of mythology and its impact on the world.
• The struggle for control and influence among the club members.

Character Interactions

• Zhou Yao interacts with the Unofficial History Club members, revealing information about the Skysweeping Arrow and controlling the gathering's duration.
• Everjoy Celestial Lord and Formless Immortal Lord discuss their suspicions about Zhou Yao.
• The other members share news and information, occasionally trading barbs and testing each other.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhou Yao returns to the present world from the Unofficial History Club.
• He discovers that the Yinshan Train is a special Mythic Vessel that complements his Six Heavens of Mount Luofeng Mythic Trait.
• The Yin Mountain Metro's expansion has connected to the present world, creating a new station called Blood Pool Station.
• Zhou Yao learns about Baron Sothoth's plans and the Yin Mountain Metro's memory-erasure rule.
• Yu Changyong searches for Zhou Yao in the Withered Wood Haunted Forest, while He Yu reports the results of the Realm Expansion to the Yin Mountain Warden.

Character Developments

• Zhou Yao: He becomes more calm and collected upon returning to the present world. He also gains new insights into the Yinshan Train and the Yin Mountain Metro's rules.
• Yu Changyong: He is desperate to find Zhou Yao to retrieve the Mountain God's Godhood and the Skysweeping Arrow. His failure to do so has caused him significant stress and loss of face.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics between Mythic Walkers and the rules governing the Yin Mountain Realm.
• The consequences of failure and the desperation it can cause.
• The struggle between maintaining one's dignity and the necessity of compromise.

Character Interactions

• Zhou Yao and Yellow Wind Little Sage: Zhou Yao carries Yellow Wind Little Sage with him when he returns to the present world, showing a level of care and companionship.
• Yu Changyong and He Yu: The two discuss the Realm Expansion's results and the Yin Mountain Warden's demands, highlighting their shared desperation and fear of the Warden.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhou Yao, relaxed after learning about the Yinshan Investigation Branch's impending dissolution, focuses on studying Mythology Fundamentals to secure special admission to one of the Five Great Academies.
• An intense thunderstorm and strange fog descend upon Yin Mountain City, followed by the appearance of Yin soldiers and thousands of ghosts, led by Yin soldiers carrying Yinshan banners. They march through the city, causing terror among the living.

Character Developments

• Zhou Yao: Continues to adapt to his new life, focusing on academics to secure a future in the mythological world. He remains vigilant and alarmed by the sudden supernatural events.
• Liu Wenjun: Shows excitement and joy at Zhou Yao's high score, looking forward to attending the same academy together. She becomes frightened by the ghostly apparition.
• Yellow Wind Little Sage: Zhou Yao's familiar, it demonstrates its ability to fly and observe the city, revealing the widespread supernatural activity.

Significant Themes

• The conflict between the mundane and mythological worlds, with the sudden appearance of ghosts and Yin soldiers blurring the line between the two.
• The power of knowledge and study, as Zhou Yao focuses on Mythology Fundamentals to secure his future.
• Fear and terror, as the ghostly procession instills panic among the living.

Character Interactions

• Zhou Yao and Liu Wenjun: They study together and discuss their plans for the future, with Liu Wenjun expressing her excitement at the possibility of attending the same academy as Zhou Yao. Their conversation is interrupted by the supernatural events.
• Zhou Yao and the Yellow Wind Little Sage: Zhou Yao's familiar demonstrates its ability to fly and observe the city, revealing the extent of the supernatural activity to Zhou Yao.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhou Yao witnesses the city overrun by yin soldiers and ghosts, realizing it's not a Mythic Invasion but a human-caused event.
• He deduces that the Yinshan Investigation Branch is attempting to ascend to False God status using the city's resources.
• Students are targeted by yin soldiers for their souls to fuel the ascension ritual.
• Yellow Wind Little Sage intervenes, saving a group of students and guiding them to the subway station for safety.

Character Developments

• Zhou Yao demonstrates his analytical skills and deductive reasoning, piecing together the Investigation Branch's plan.
• Yellow Wind Little Sage shows his power and concern for the students' safety, revealing his true nature beneath his disguise.

Significant Themes

• The corrupting influence of power and wealth, as seen in the Investigation Branch's actions.
• The struggle for survival and the importance of quick thinking and adaptability, shown by the students' response to the crisis.

Character Interactions

• Zhou Yao's internal monologue reveals his thought process and understanding of the situation.
• Yellow Wind Little Sage interacts with the students, saving them and providing guidance, showing his protective nature.
• The students' interactions with each other display their fear, confusion, and eventual acceptance of the harsh reality.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhou Yao and Liu Wenjun enter the Yin Mountain Metro, which Zhou Yao controls as its master.
• The Yellow Wind Little Sage investigates the ghost infestation in Yin Mountain City, discovering a massive, man-made ghost army and a colossal ritual array.
• The Yinshan Black Market is attacked by the Investigation Bureau, leading to the deaths of many Mythic Walkers and the capture of their souls.
• Fifth Master Jin and a group of surviving Mythic Walkers escape the black market through a secret passage. They plan to hide in the God-Abandoned Ruins outside the city.

Character Developments

• Zhou Yao shows his strategic thinking and determination to break the current impasse, sending the Yellow Wind Little Sage to find a solution.
• Liu Wenjun displays her intuition and concern for Zhou Yao's safety.
• Fifth Master Jin demonstrates his foresight and leadership in helping the Mythic Walkers escape the black market.
• Wu Yue and Jiang Heng, Investigation Bureau captains, exhibit their ruthlessness and disregard for life in their pursuit of souls for the ritual.

Significant Themes

• Power and Control: The Yin Mountain Warden, Investigation Bureau, and Zhou Yao all strive for control, leading to conflict and destruction.
• Betrayal and Trust: The Investigation Bureau's betrayal of the Yinshan Black Market Mythic Walkers highlights the theme of broken trust.
• Survival and Adaptation: Characters like Zhou Yao, Liu Wenjun, and Fifth Master Jin must adapt and make tough decisions to survive the current crisis.

Character Interactions

• Zhou Yao and Liu Wenjun work together to escape the ghost soldiers, showing a growing bond.
• Fifth Master Jin and the other Mythic Walkers rely on each other for survival, but Fifth Master Jin's secrets cause tension within the group.
• The Investigation Bureau's captains, Wu Yue and Jiang Heng, display a cold, calculating partnership in their pursuit of souls.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yellow Wind Little Sage reveals that the Investigation Bureau has sealed Yin Mountain City to capture Mythic Walkers for sacrifices.
• Fifth Master Jin and the black-market merchants decide to follow Yellow Wind Little Sage's guidance to escape through Yin Mountain Metro.
• Wu Yue, a Scavenger Perfection expert, pursues them, and Yellow Wind Little Sage uses his Wind Arts to delay him.
• At Blood Pool Station, Yellow Wind Little Sage lures Wu Yue and Jiang Heng into the metro train, where Zhou Yao, now in his Hell Driver form, traps and kills them.

Character Developments

• Yellow Wind Little Sage: Reveals his mysterious origin and extraordinary methods, proving his power and intelligence by outsmarting and defeating two Scavenger Perfection experts.
• Fifth Master Jin: Shows cowardice and desperation, willing to do anything to survive, but also displays some cunning by trying to bargain with Yellow Wind Little Sage.
• Wu Yue and Jiang Heng: Despite their power, they underestimate Yellow Wind Little Sage and fall into his trap, ultimately meeting their demise.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and survival: The weak are preyed upon by the strong, and only by using their wits and finding allies can they hope to survive.
• The consequences of greed and ambition: Wu Yue and Jiang Heng's desire for power and control leads to their downfall.
• The duality of humanity: Even in the face of death, people can display both cowardice and courage, desperation and cunning.

Character Interactions

• Yellow Wind Little Sage and Fifth Master Jin: Yellow Wind Little Sage uses Fifth Master Jin and the black-market merchants as pawns in his plan, while Fifth Master Jin tries to bargain with him.
• Wu Yue and Jiang Heng: The two Scavenger Perfection experts work together to capture Yellow Wind Little Sage but fall into his trap.
• Zhou Yao and Yellow Wind Little Sage: Zhou Yao assists Yellow Wind Little Sage in defeating Wu Yue and Jiang Heng, further solidifying their alliance.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Two Scavenger Perfection Mythic Walkers (Wu Yue and Jiang Heng) are easily killed by Yellow Wind Little Sage.
• The black market group is stunned and fearful, realizing the power of the Mythic Invasion.
• Fifth Master Jin reveals that the scene of ten thousand ghosts in Yin Mountain City resembles the long-lost Ghost King Gate-Entering Ritual from Mount Tai Realm.
• The ritual requires one hundred thousand Spiritual Souls with Mythic Walker potential to be sacrificed at the hour of the pig on a full-moon night to open a passage to the netherworld and summon the Mythic projection of the legendary Ghost Gate Pass.
• A Fire-Stealing Apex powerhouse can enter Ghost Gate Pass, receive the netherworld's baptism, shatter the boundary between human and ghost, and ascend into a Ghost King who commands a Ghost Domain.
• The Yin Mountain Warden plans to sacrifice one hundred thousand Spiritual Souls to open Ghost Gate Pass and transform into a Ghost King, controlling an entire realm.
• The ritual has three key points: the Spiritual Souls, the ritual's node within Yin Mountain Realm, and the specific timing of the full-moon night.

Character Developments

• Yellow Wind Little Sage (Zhou Yao) demonstrates his power by killing two Scavenger Perfection Mythic Walkers effortlessly, instilling fear and respect in the black market group.
• Fifth Master Jin reveals his knowledge of the Ghost King Gate-Entering Ritual and provides valuable information, proving his worth and earning respect.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and the fear of the unknown, as displayed by the black market group's reaction to Yellow Wind Little Sage's power.
• The consequences of ambition and ruthlessness, as shown by the Yin Mountain Warden's plan to sacrifice one hundred thousand Spiritual Souls to become a Ghost King.
• The importance of timing and opportunity, as emphasized by the specific requirements for the Ghost King Gate-Entering Ritual.

Character Interactions

• Yellow Wind Little Sage interacts with Fifth Master Jin, demanding information and receiving valuable insights about the Ghost King Gate-Entering Ritual.
• The black market group interacts with Yellow Wind Little Sage, showing fear and respect, and hoping he can save them from the coming catastrophe.
• The black market group interacts with each other, expressing their shock, fear, and indignation at the Yin Mountain Warden's plan.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhou Yao, using his future deduction ability, finds a connection to the Unofficial History Club regarding the Yin Mountain City crisis.
• The Ghost Gate will open the next day between 10 PM and midnight.
• Zhou Yao convenes the Unofficial History Club Above the Stars to discuss the situation.

Character Developments

• Zhou Yao: Struggles with uncertainty about his deductions and the Unofficial History Club's involvement. Shows care for the people in Yin Mountain City by providing supplies.
• Everjoy Celestial Lord: Exhibits a more childlike and playful demeanor, suggesting the Unofficial History Club intervene in the crisis.

Significant Themes

• Hope and uncertainty: Zhou Yao's deductions provide a glimmer of hope, but he's unsure if the Unofficial History Club will help.
• Power dynamics: The Supreme Council's interference in the Mythic Invasion investigation highlights the abuse of power.

Character Interactions

• Zhou Yao and Everjoy Celestial Lord: Everjoy's playful prodding leads Zhou Yao to accept the Unofficial History Club's involvement in the crisis.
• The Unofficial History Club members: They discuss the Mythic Invasion and agree to intervene, with varying degrees of enthusiasm and caution.

Summary of "Weaving, the Second Incarnation"

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Unofficial History Club members discuss the Mythic Invasion in Yin Mountain City.
• Everjoy Celestial Lord reveals that Yin Mountain City's closure was due to a scheme to force open Ghost Gate Pass and ascend to the Ghost King Realm.
• Zhou Yao casually mentions an old friend in Yin Mountain City, hinting at Xie An's presence.
• Everjoy Celestial Lord uses Unofficial History Authority to interfere with Yin Mountain City's karma, aiming to create an Unofficial History Myth.
• Zhou Yao's second incarnation, an owl, is created using the Skysweeping Arrow.
• The owl incarnation uses the Sun-Circling the Heavens technique to purify Yin Mountain City's ghostly energy and free the trapped Spiritual Souls.

Character Developments

• Zhou Yao shows his knowledge of Yin Mountain City's situation, hinting at his connection to Xie An.
• Everjoy Celestial Lord demonstrates her power and authority as the leader of the Unofficial History Club.
• Zhou Yao's second incarnation is introduced, showcasing his ability to create powerful manifestations.

Significant Themes

• The power of authority and its manipulation by the Unofficial History Club.
• The struggle against the forces of evil and the liberation of trapped souls.

Character Interactions

• Zhou Yao and Everjoy Celestial Lord discuss the Mythic Invasion, revealing their knowledge and intentions.
• Zhou Yao's second incarnation, the owl, interacts with Yellow Wind Little Sage, demonstrating their combined power.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhou Yao, using the Skysweeping Arrow, creates an incarnation to destroy the Spiritual Souls in Yin Mountain City, marking the first step in stopping the ritual.
• Yu Changyong, enraged by the destruction of the Spiritual Souls, pursues Yellow Wind Little Sage and the owl incarnation.
• Everjoy Celestial Lord weaves an Unofficial History Myth, creating the legend of Black Mountain Old Demon, which begins to revive under Black Mountain.

Character Developments

• Zhou Yao demonstrates strategic planning and resourcefulness by creating an incarnation to wield the Skysweeping Arrow.
• Yu Changyong shows extreme rage and determination to catch Yellow Wind Little Sage.
• Everjoy Celestial Lord exhibits her power and influence by weaving an Unofficial History Myth that affects reality.

Significant Themes

• The power of Unofficial History to influence reality and create false truths.
• The consequences of disrupting a powerful entity's plans (e.g., Yu Changyong's pursuit).
• The strategic use of resources and planning (e.g., Zhou Yao's creation of an incarnation).

Character Interactions

• Zhou Yao and Yellow Wind Little Sage work together to disrupt the ritual, with Zhou Yao providing the strategy and Yellow Wind Little Sage executing it.
• Yu Changyong pursues Yellow Wind Little Sage out of rage and determination to stop the disruption of the ritual.
• Everjoy Celestial Lord interacts with the other members of the Unofficial History Club, delegating the next part of the Unofficial History Myth to Formless Immortal Lord.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Formless Immortal Lord reveals that the Yin Mountain Warden's plan to use the Black Mountain Old Demon's soul to steal a Mythic Walker's advancement results was foiled by the Walker's intelligence and methods.
• The Formless Immortal Lord weaves False Causality, causing the Demon-Slaying Sword Intent to be assimilated by the Black Mountain Old Demon's remnant soul, making it even more sinister and vicious.
• The Yin Mountain Warden's attempt to advance into a Ghost King will continue, regardless of who wins the battle between the Warden and the Black Mountain Old Demon.
• Yellow Wind Little Sage is pursued by Yu Changyong, the deputy director of the Yinshan Investigation Branch, into the Yin Mountain Metro. Yu Changyong threatens to destroy the train if Yellow Wind Little Sage doesn't hand over the Mountain God's Godhood and the Skysweeping Arrow.
• Yellow Wind Little Sage activates the Yin Mountain Metro's authority, causing his body to turn into sand and disperse, and the voice of the Yin Mountain Metro echoes, warning Yu Changyong about Blade Mountain Hell.

Character Developments

• The Formless Immortal Lord remains calm and rational, revealing the true nature of the Yin Mountain Warden's plan and the consequences of the Unofficial History Club's actions.
• Yellow Wind Little Sage demonstrates his cunning and resourcefulness by leading Yu Changyong into the Yin Mountain Metro and activating its authority to protect himself and the others.

Significant Themes

• The consequences of meddling with fate and the laws of heaven and earth, as shown by the Formless Immortal Lord's revelations about the Unofficial History Club's actions.
• The power dynamics between the different factions in Yin Mountain City, with the Yin Mountain Warden and the Formless Immortal Lord representing the highest authorities, and Yu Changyong representing the Investigation Branch's power.

Character Interactions

• The Formless Immortal Lord and Zhou Yao interact indirectly through their respective observations and actions, with the Formless Immortal Lord revealing the truth to Zhou Yao.
• Yellow Wind Little Sage and Yu Changyong engage in a cat-and-mouse chase, with Yellow Wind Little Sage outsmarting Yu Changyong and leading him into the Yin Mountain Metro.
• The passengers on the Yin Mountain Metro interact with Yu Changyong, with Fifth Master Jin and the others showing fear and desperation in the face of Yu Changyong's threats.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yu Changyong, a Fire-Stealing Rank powerhouse, is trapped and judged by the Eighteen Levels of Hell within the Yin Mountain Metro, leading to his demise.
• Zhou Yao, the mastermind behind the scenes, reveals his second-step plan and the ability to reconstruct avatars using Mythic Factors.
• The Yin Mountain Warden, driven by desperation, orders the slaughter of every living being in the Yin Mountain Realm to facilitate his advancement to Ghost King.

Character Developments

• Yu Changyong: Falls prey to Zhou Yao's trap and is killed, showcasing his overconfidence and underestimation of the situation.
• Zhou Yao: Demonstrates his strategic prowess and indifference, revealing his ability to reconstruct avatars and his disdain for the Unofficial History Club's methods.
• The Yin Mountain Warden: Becomes increasingly desperate and ruthless, ordering the massacre of all life in the Yin Mountain Realm to fuel his advancement.

Significant Themes

• The power of the Eighteen Levels of Hell and the rules of judgment.
• The consequences of underestimating one's opponents and the situation at hand.
• The ruthlessness and desperation that can drive a powerhouse to extremes.

Character Interactions

• Zhou Yao manipulates events from above, orchestrating Yu Changyong's demise and the Yin Mountain Warden's descent into madness.
• The Unofficial History Club members attempt to influence events within the Yin Mountain Realm, with varying degrees of success.
• The Yin Mountain Warden's interaction with the Investigation Bureau members highlights his growing disregard for life and his determination to advance at any cost.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Unofficial History Club members, including Everjoy Celestial Lord and Formless Immortal Lord, are shocked by the chaotic causality in the Yin Mountain Realm.
• They struggle to deduce the cause of the chaos and find that the heavenly secrets are obscured.
• Zhou Yao, the Chief of the Unofficial History Club, realizes that his actions have disrupted the causal threads of the Yin Mountain Realm, giving him the chance to rewrite the script using Unofficial History Authority.
• Zhou Yao reshapes his incarnation, Yellow Wind Little Sage, and activates his Greedy Mouth ability to examine a storage pouch stolen from Yu Changyong.
• The Yin Mountain Warden's fortune grows stronger as he continues to slaughter, rejecting the Unofficial History Myth.
• Everjoy Celestial Lord admits defeat and prepares to close the game, but Zhou Yao intervenes, stating that the game is not yet decided and expressing his desire to place another piece.

Character Developments

• Everjoy Celestial Lord and Formless Immortal Lord show their frustration and helplessness as their carefully woven False Causality collapses.
• Zhou Yao demonstrates his strategic thinking and adaptability, seizing the opportunity to gain Unofficial History Authority and prepare to turn the tide.

Significant Themes

• The theme of causality and control is prominent, with the Unofficial History Club members struggling to maintain their influence over the Yin Mountain Realm's causality.
• The theme of adaptability vs. rigid planning is shown through the contrast between Zhou Yao's flexible approach and Everjoy Celestial Lord's overly contrived methods.

Character Interactions

• Everjoy Celestial Lord and Formless Immortal Lord interact, showing their shared frustration and lack of solutions.
• Zhou Yao interacts with the Yin Son of Heaven, expressing his desire to continue the game and place another piece, hinting at his intention to take control of the situation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhou Yao, controlling the Yellow Wind Little Sage, enters a Mythic Invasion Node in the Yin Mountain Realm, leading him back to the Great Banyan Tree.
• He witnesses a massacre of Mythic Walkers by ghost soldiers and pawns in the Withered Wood Haunted Forest.
• Zhou Yao plants a Withered Wood Rejuvenation Seed in the Great Banyan Tree and weaves False Causality to revive Tree Demon Granny, who then moves the entire forest towards Black Mountain.

Character Developments

• Zhou Yao demonstrates his control over the Unofficial History Authority by weaving False Causality to revive Tree Demon Granny.
• Tree Demon Granny awakens with complex emotions upon seeing Black Mountain, driven by her obsession and past.

Significant Themes

• The power of storytelling and False Causality in shaping reality.
• The consequences of past actions and the interconnectedness of lives.
• The struggle between love, obsession, and regret in Tree Demon Granny.

Character Interactions

• Zhou Yao interacts with the ghosts and Mythic Walkers in the Withered Wood Haunted Forest, observing their fates.
• Tree Demon Granny's awakening sets her on a path towards Black Mountain, where her past awaits.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhou Yao weaves an Unofficial History Myth, <Star-Crossed Lovers' Version of A Chinese Ghost Story>, to stop the Yin Mountain Warden's plan.
• The False God Remnant Body, created from local materials, awakens and moves toward Black Mountain.
• The Yin Mountain Warden, Black Mountain Old Demon, and Tree Demon Granny engage in a fierce battle.
• The Black Mountain Old Demon merges with Tree Demon Granny and attempts to kill the Yin Mountain Warden.
• The Yin Mountain Warden escapes but ends up in an unfamiliar space, where he's hit by a subway train and faces the Eighteen Levels of Hell.

Character Developments

• Zhou Yao demonstrates his skill in weaving False Causality, impressing the Unofficial History Club members.
• The Black Mountain Old Demon reveals his true intentions and merges with Tree Demon Granny to stop the Yin Mountain Warden.
• The Yin Mountain Warden's plan is disrupted, leading to his injury and eventual confrontation with the Eighteen Levels of Hell.

Significant Themes

• The power of storytelling and myth-weaving (Zhou Yao's method of compiling Unofficial History Myths).
• The consequences of greed and ambition (the Yin Mountain Warden's desire for advancement and his disregard for the lives of others).
• The cyclical nature of life and death, and the interconnectedness of all things (the Black Mountain Old Demon's past with Tree Demon Granny and his eventual merging with her).

Character Interactions

• Zhou Yao and the Unofficial History Club members: Zhou Yao's skill impresses the club members, leading to their respect and admiration.
• The Black Mountain Old Demon and Tree Demon Granny: Their past relationship is revealed, and they merge to stop the Yin Mountain Warden.
• The Yin Mountain Warden and the Black Mountain Old Demon: Their conflict comes to a head, with the Yin Mountain Warden ultimately facing the Eighteen Levels of Hell.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhou Yao, understanding his limits, revives Tree Demon Granny and Black Mountain Old Demon to challenge the Yin Mountain Warden.
• He weaves a love story to motivate them, leading to a battle on Black Mountain.
• Zhou Yao wounds the Yin Mountain Warden and banishes him into a Mythic Invasion Node.
• The Yin Mountain Warden is judged and tortured in the Eighteen Levels of Hell.
• The process creates a unique Unofficial-History Relic, the 'Signpost to Hell' of False God Ember quality.

Character Developments

• Zhou Yao demonstrates his strategic prowess and understanding of False Causality.
• The Yin Mountain Warden's power and arrogance are humbled through his torment in hell.

Significant Themes

• The consequences of one's actions and the inescapable judgment of karma.
• The power of False Causality and its potential to create extraordinary artifacts.
• The limits of one's abilities and the importance of strategic planning.

Character Interactions

• Zhou Yao manipulates Tree Demon Granny and Black Mountain Old Demon to challenge the Yin Mountain Warden.
• The Yin Mountain Warden faces the Eighteen Levels of Hell, experiencing the consequences of his actions.
• The Unofficial History Club members react with shock and amazement to the creation of the 'Signpost to Hell'.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhou Yao obtains an Unofficial-History Relic, the Signpost to Hell, of False God Ember quality, which has the special effect of summoning the Yin Mountain Metro to send everyone to the Eighteen Levels of Hell.
• The Signpost to Hell is particularly valuable to Zhou Yao as it allows him to actively summon the Yin Mountain Metro and maintain his position as the ruler of hell, even outside Yin Mountain City.
• Zhou Yao takes the Signpost to Hell with the agreement of Everjoy Celestial Lord and Formless Immortal Lord, who acknowledge his contributions to the Unofficial History Myth compilation.
• The Eighth Seat expresses concern about the Mythology Investigation Bureau's potential involvement, and Formless Immortal Lord assures him that the club's transcendent position protects them from identification.
• Zhou Yao realizes the need to handle the survivors on the Yin Mountain Metro to avoid exposing his unusual awakening as a Mythic Walker.

Character Developments

• Zhou Yao: Shows delight in obtaining the Signpost to Hell, demonstrating his understanding of its value and his strategic thinking. He also exhibits caution and vigilance, deciding to keep a low profile and avoid exposing his identity prematurely.
• Everjoy Celestial Lord and Formless Immortal Lord: Display wisdom and political acumen by acknowledging Zhou Yao's contributions and currying favor with him. They also show understanding of the Signpost to Hell's connection to the Eighteen Levels of Hell.
• The Eighth Seat: Reveals his anxiety about the Mythology Investigation Bureau's involvement, indicating his concern for self-preservation and his lack of experience in dealing with such matters.

Significant Themes

• The value and power of Unofficial-History Relics, particularly those tailored to the user's strengths.
• The importance of maintaining a low profile and avoiding exposure, especially in a world where strength is king, and powerful entities may have ulterior motives.
• The delicate balance of power and politics within the Unofficial History Club, with members currying favor and acknowledging contributions to maintain harmony.

Character Interactions

• Zhou Yao interacts with Everjoy Celestial Lord and Formless Immortal Lord, with both parties showing mutual respect and understanding, leading to a smooth transfer of the Signpost to Hell.
• The Eighth Seat interacts with Formless Immortal Lord, seeking reassurance about the Mythology Investigation Bureau's potential involvement and receiving calm, experienced advice.
• Zhou Yao's thoughts reveal his internal struggle and decision-making process, as well as his awareness of the potential threat posed by the survivors on the Yin Mountain Metro.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Five days after the Yin Mountain City disaster, the Arctic Exorcism Institute takes control of the city.
• The Institute's investigation reveals that a sudden Mythic Invasion, manifesting as the Yin Mountain Metro, swallowed many Mythic Walkers, including a Fire-Stealing Rank thief and several Scavenger Perfection Mythic Walkers.
• The Institute discovers that seventeen survivors, including twelve students from Yinshan No. 1 High School, advanced to Mythic Walkers during the Invasion.
• Xu Pingfeng, a Principal Eighth Rank officer of the Institute, investigates the Black Mountain Battlefield and suspects foul play in the Yin Mountain Warden's defeat.

Character Developments

• Xu Pingfeng: He is a Principal Eighth Rank officer of the Arctic Exorcism Institute, known for his sharp intellect and dedication to uncovering the truth.
• Cao Mao: A Scavenger Perfection Mythic Walker serving under Xu Pingfeng, he shows initial panic when Xu suspects external intervention in the Warden's defeat but later demonstrates analytical skills.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics and hierarchy within the Mythic Walker community, with the Arctic Exorcism Institute holding significant authority.
• The consequences of unchecked ambition and corruption, as seen in the Yin Mountain Warden's actions.
• The potential dangers and benefits of sudden Mythic Invasions, which can grant power but also pose unknown risks.

Character Interactions

• Xu Pingfeng and Cao Mao: Their interaction shows a mentor-mentee dynamic, with Xu testing Cao's analytical skills and Cao initially showing fear but later demonstrating competence.
• The Arctic Exorcism Institute judges and their subordinates: The judges' interactions with their subordinates display a clear hierarchy and expectation of respect and obedience.