Chapter Summaries

Corpse poison and evil energy mutated Supergirl into a powerful zombie, forcing Ying Yingying and the others to attack her. Russell helped purge the poisons and petrified Supergirl, but her reaction to his face left the outcome uncertain.

• Supergirl's corpse poison spread as evil energy combined with it and her Superman Bloodline, transforming her into a zombie.
• Ying Yingying protected the group with a holy barrier while Russell and Duan Xinlan attacked Supergirl with lightning and fire.
• Ying Yingying's lightning spell struck Supergirl, and Russell entered the barrier to channel more lightning into her skeleton.
• Russell's lightning cleared the corpse poison and evil energy, allowing Supergirl's regeneration to restore her body.
• Russell used Petrifying Eye on Supergirl, but she recognized him, smiled, and stopped resisting as the spell turned her into a statue.
• Russell wondered whether they had won, while the others concluded that they seemed to have lost.

Russell and Ying Yingying’s group escaped the collapsing cavern and discovered a vast chamber centered on a gigantic bronze tree. As they flew through its branches to continue exploring, Russell sensed that Jason had suddenly died, though he tried to dismiss the warning.

• Russell stored the defeated Supergirl statue, and Ying Yingying warned that the real captain would have been harder to defeat.
• The cavern collapsed, so Russell flew back with Ying Yingying to rescue the others before the route was sealed.
• Guan Yin found a passage through the collapsed ceiling, leading the group to a chamber filled with bronze artifacts and a gigantic tree.
• Russell recognized the scene as resembling Ghost Blows Out the Light, while Jian Shaoxin identified it as the Qinling Divine Tree plot from Tomb Robber's Chronicle.
• After a Reincarnator's corpse fell from above, Ying Yingying took the group onto the Flying Carpet to explore the tree, and Russell sensed that Jason had died.

Russell and the others continued climbing the Bronze Divine Tree, discussing the fears it could manifest and trying to avoid the dangers around them. They caught up with a group of Reincarnators fighting in confusion, and Ying Yingying led her team around the battle to keep advancing.

• Russell said his greatest fear changed with circumstances, and Guan Yin reasoned that each person’s manifested fear might appear only once.
• The group discussed whether manifested fears could attack anyone, then shared their own fears without finding a useful plan.
• After hours of flying upward and resting, Russell recognized the bronze pillar as a likely route to completing their World Quest.
• The team caught up with Reincarnators fighting above them and chose not to intervene.
• Ying Yingying steered the Flying Carpet around the battle while Russell saw that the combatants could no longer distinguish friend from foe.

Russell and the group escaped the Reincarnator battle on the Flying Carpet, but Guan Yin’s Iron Man Suits failed when the Bronze Divine Tree interfered. Three Reincarnators confronted them, accusing them of being fakes on Zhang Deshuai’s word, and Russell demanded to know who Zhang Deshuai was.

• Ying Yingying piloted the Flying Carpet away from the fighting Reincarnators, and Russell persuaded her to teach him how to control it.
• Russell flew the carpet at extreme speed through the Divine Tree’s branches, leaving the passengers screaming and eventually unconscious.
• After Ying Yingying took over flying, Guan Yin’s Iron Man Suit lost power, and she discovered that all her suits had suffered energy malfunctions.
• Russell dodged a glowing arrow and pulled Jian Shaoxin out of its path as three Reincarnators appeared nearby.
• The tall, thin Reincarnator accused the group of being fakes created by the Bronze Divine Tree and said Zhang Deshuai had identified them.
• Russell asked who Zhang Deshuai was.

Russell and the Harem Team defeated three men who had been manipulated into attacking them, but a hidden enemy ambushed Russell before two figures appeared above the Bronze Divine Tree. Russell recognized the handsome man who looked exactly like him as Zhang Deshuai and blamed Jason for the manifestation.

• Bai Chi, Zhu Yuepo, and Chu Zhongtian accused Russell and his teammates of murdering Zhang Deshuai’s companions, but Russell recognized them as dupes and ordered the team to attack.
• Ying Yingying protected Guan Yin and searched the darkness while Duan Xinlan, Fei Jiehe, Jian Shaoxin, Kang Xi, and Russell fought the three men.
• Russell used the Xiong Ba Character Card to overpower Bai Chi, while the others killed Zhu Yuepo and Chu Zhongtian.
• An unseen attacker fired translucent lightning at Russell, who narrowly dodged it using his Sixth Sense.
• Ying Yingying illuminated the darkness and revealed a little girl beside a majestic man who looked exactly like Russell.
• Russell identified the man as Zhang Deshuai and concluded that Jason had caused the Bronze Divine Tree to manifest him.

Russell fought a replica who matched his skills and thoughts, leaving neither able to gain the upper hand. Meanwhile, the Little Lori transformed into Geed Ultraman before the group, and Fei Jiehe realized the form was a direct threat to her as Belial Ultraman.

• Russell and his replica traded blows using the Heavenly Frost Fist, Cloud Dispelling Palm, and Wind God Leg, with each countering the other's moves.
• Ying Yingying and the others watched the evenly matched fight, while Duan Xinlan announced she planned to pursue Russell in the real world.
• The Little Lori challenged the women, then transformed using a toy-like device into Geed Ultraman.
• Fei Jiehe recognized Geed and explained that he was Belial's son, who killed his villainous father for the greater good.

Belial and the Harem Team fought Geed Ultraman in the ruins, but Kang Xi’s cursed luck repeatedly made her attacks fail and forced her out of the battle. With Jian Shaoxin and Duan Xinlan supporting Belial, the team gained the upper hand and left Geed staggered against the Bronze Divine Tree.

• Belial charged Geed, but Geed dodged and struck her until Jian Shaoxin teleported her out of danger.
• Belial’s Deathcium Ray lost to Geed’s Cross Shockwave, leaving Belial badly injured.
• Kang Xi’s spear attack missed Geed, and her attempt to use Gae Bolg ended with her tripping and falling into the abyss.
• Jian Shaoxin rescued Kang Xi, and Ying Yingying ordered her to stay out of the fight for fear she would hit a teammate.
• Jian Shaoxin and Duan Xinlan helped Belial pressure Geed, then Belial’s Deathcium Ray struck Geed and sent her crashing into the Bronze Divine Tree.

Russell and his duplicate fought to a standstill, each anticipating the other’s techniques until their matching Heavenly Frost Fist attacks injured them both. Russell then learned that Little Lori had created four Geed Ultraman clones, while Kang Xi’s terrible luck caused chaos; he fled with Duan Xinlan as the duplicate pursued him.

• Russell and his duplicate traded matching techniques and both unleashed Proud Snow Lingering Frost, shattering their icy attack and leaving them injured.
• Duan Xinlan crashed into a bronze pillar, then told Russell that Little Lori had turned the fight into five against five by creating four Geed Ultraman clones.
• Kang Xi’s luck, affected by the Bronze Divine Tree, made her miss her attacks and accidentally stab herself in the thigh.
• The duplicate approached Russell, and Duan Xinlan recognized him as Jason, but Russell insisted he was not himself.
• Russell tucked Duan Xinlan under his arm and ran toward the Flying Carpet, challenging the duplicate to follow, and the duplicate pursued.

Russell used a Skill Card to unleash a devastating punch that destroyed the five Geeds and clashed with his duplicate’s attack. After the blast, the others found Russell and the duplicate grappling and trading blows atop the Bronze Divine Tree, and Ying Yingying sent Jian Shaoxin to help him.

• Russell reunited with his battered companions and learned that more than a minute had passed since Geed Ultraman’s timer began flashing.
• Russell told Ying Yingying to protect the group with a barrier, then confronted his duplicate and the five Geeds alone.
• Russell used the Ultimate Strike Skill Card and roared as he punched through the five Geeds’ combined finishing beams.
• Russell’s fist collided with his duplicate’s attack, and the blast carved a huge hollow into the Bronze Divine Tree.
• Jian Shaoxin spotted Russell and his duplicate wrestling and trading blows, so Ying Yingying urged her to go help him.

Russell defeated his Bronze Divine Tree duplicate with Jian Shaoxin’s help, then destroyed the body and returned to the Flying Carpet. When Ying Yingying and the others doubted that he was the real Russell, he began to reveal a secret.

• Russell realized the duplicate could match his abilities but could not copy his system, and neither could kill the other through ordinary attacks.
• Russell restrained the duplicate so Jian Shaoxin could stab him, then used her hand to twist the blade and ensure the duplicate died by her hand.
• Russell transformed into a Silver-white Giant Wolf, carried the duplicate into the darkness, and destroyed the body in an explosion.
• Russell returned to the Flying Carpet with the unconscious Jian Shaoxin, but Ying Yingying and the others remained wary of him.
• Russell took Ying Yingying’s hand and placed it against his chest as he promised to reveal the truth.

Russell used Guan Yin’s Character Card to convince Ying Yingying’s group that he was a woman, devastating Duan Xinlan and leaving the others badly shaken. As they fled a giant serpent on the Flying Carpet, the Werewolves attacked it and began bringing down the Bronze Divine Tree, revealing Russell’s deepest fear.

• Russell showed Ying Yingying’s group his female form, convincing them he was a woman and leaving Duan Xinlan distraught.
• Duan Xinlan tried to attack Russell’s vital area, but her strike missed because there was no target.
• Russell took the Flying Carpet’s steering wheel and flew with the group for a long time up the Bronze Divine Tree.
• A vertical snake eye appeared in the darkness below, and Russell drove the Flying Carpet upward to escape the pursuing serpent.
• Fifteen Werewolves appeared and attacked the serpent, but their assault made the Bronze Divine Tree shake as if it might fall.

Russell escaped the sinkhole with Ying Yingying and her team, completing the World Quest and earning its rewards. After the others returned to the Main God Space, Russell fused the two tridents, then vanished when a mysterious man asked to inspect the resulting stick.

• Russell rode the Flying Carpet out of the sinkhole as the Dog Pack dragged the wounded Candle Dragon back into the darkness.
• The system confirmed that Russell had completed the World Quest and awarded him 8 Free Attribute Points, 30,000 Wealth Points, and 3 Lottery Draws.
• Ying Yingying and the others celebrated the mission's completion, and Russell chose to remain behind to say goodbye to the Dog Pack.
• Ying Yingying gave Russell a magic stone so they could contact each other, then she and the rest of the team departed for the Main God Space.
• Russell fused Ψ and | into a prongless stick, but vanished when a mysterious middle-aged man asked to inspect it.
• The man noticed the Dog Pack near the sinkhole and began claiming that its large dog was one he had raised in childhood.

After leaving Mount Li, Russell completed eleven draws and tested his new cards before traveling to Mars to prepare a body-strengthening feast. He ended the chapter eating the strange ingredients with his allies, hoping to keep increasing his Strength and Agility.

• Russell left the mission world after meeting the eye patient on Mount Li, then returned home and slept through the day.
• Russell used the system to make eleven draws, received several cards and two attribute points, and updated his personal panel.
• Russell traveled to Mars, ordered the Chitauri to hunt fierce beasts, and tested his Infernape card on combat robots, accidentally learning the permanent Digging Holes skill.
• Russell tested the Level 3 Helmet and Doyagako, then gave the Superman Battle Suit and Iron Man Suit to researchers to study.
• Russell cooked the fierce beasts with Natasha, Bucky, and the others, saw his Strength and Agility rise, and tossed the Black Donkey Hooves from 1982 into the pot.

Russell spent three months testing an enhancement formula in the Marvel Universe, then returned to his routine in the real world. After a long night with Shen Menghan, she offered him an upgraded Goddess Ring because she sensed trouble in the Main God Space, while he learned about a teammate she wanted to steer away from a lesbian relationship.

• Russell gained 5 Strength and 5 Constitution from the enhancement formula, then put all 8 Free Attribute Points into Strength.
• Russell researched the Disguise Technique, telepathy, AT Field, Old Mountain Dragon, and No-Face, then continued his quiet routine as a landlord and shut-in.
• After a week of entering and exiting the Marvel Universe, Russell welcomed Shen Menghan and carried her to the bedroom.
• Shen Menghan gave Russell the upgraded Goddess Ring, explaining that the Main God Space seemed strange and that she expected something big to happen.
• Shen Menghan told Russell that a teammate had become attached to her after seeking advice about a male idol who was actually a woman disguised as a man.
• Shen Menghan decided she might help Duan Xinlan find a girl to date, and even considered speaking with the girl's girlfriend about sharing.

Russell woke in Middle-earth with amnesia and learned that his companion was Aragorn. He convinced Aragorn to take him along to the Prancing Pony Inn, where Aragorn intended to protect the Ring and its bearers.

• Russell awoke in a dark forest beside Aragorn, who explained that he had hit his head after falling from a horse and lost his memory.
• Aragorn introduced himself and told Russell they were near Bree in Middle-earth.
• Russell recognized Middle-earth and decided to follow Aragorn, hoping to meet Gandalf.
• Aragorn said he had an urgent mission and initially planned to part ways with Russell.
• Russell used his amnesia as a reason to stay with Aragorn, and they rode through the night toward the Prancing Pony Inn.

At the Prancing Pony Inn, Aragorn and Russell met while Russell ate through Aragorn’s money, and they spotted four Hobbits waiting for Gandalf. When Aragorn revealed the Hobbits were being hunted and needed an escort, Russell confronted them with his sword.

• Russell devoured several tables of food while Aragorn paid for the meal and worried about his dwindling money.
• Aragorn told Russell that his missing friend, the Wizard Gandalf, had arranged to meet someone at the inn.
• Four Hobbits arrived and learned that Gandalf had not appeared, so they decided to wait for him.
• Aragorn recognized the Hobbits as being in danger and planned to escort them, while Russell realized they were the people they needed to help.
• Russell drew his longsword, struck the Hobbits’ table, and ordered them to come with him.

Russell and Aragorn traveled with Frodo, Sam, Pippin, and Merry toward Rivendell while evading the Ringwraiths. At Windy Peak, five Ringwraiths caught up with them, and Russell prepared to use the storm as the group faced a fight.

• Russell silenced the captured Hobbits and insisted that the group hurry toward Rivendell instead of taking time to win their trust.
• After several days on the road, Frodo, Sam, Pippin, and Merry began trusting Russell and Aragorn, and the group reached the hills near Amon Sul.
• Aragorn tried to confide his feelings about his ancestor Isildur, but Russell had already led the Hobbits away.
• At night atop Windy Peak, Russell told a teasing story about Aragorn while the Hobbits listened.
• Five Ringwraiths arrived at the foot of Windy Peak, and Aragorn said the group had to fight while Russell pointed to the storm clouds.

Russell and Aragorn fought five Ringwraiths atop Windy Peak while Frodo and the others sheltered nearby. After cutting down the Ringwraiths and watching them revive, Russell unleashed a lightning attack that drove them away, leaving Aragorn to wonder when Russell had learned magic.

• Five Ringwraiths rode up the tower walls and surrounded Russell, Aragorn, and the Hobbits.
• Aragorn charged a Ringwraith, but Russell's starter-tier sword broke when he struck another.
• Russell drew the Adamantium Blade and destroyed the weapons of three Ringwraiths, while Aragorn beheaded two more; the Ringwraiths revived.
• The Ringwraiths attacked again with flaming Magic Swords, and Russell called down lightning that formed a Silver-white Giant Wolf and swallowed them in a black cocoon.
• The Ringwraiths fell beneath Windy Peak, then fled as black smoke, and Aragorn asked Russell when he had learned magic.

Russell captured two Nightmares and took the group toward Rivendell, intending to use one for food while Aragorn searched for King's Sword to prevent Black Shadow Sickness. In the forest, Russell encountered Aragorn’s elf girlfriend Arwen and was immediately captivated by her.

• Russell stopped Aragorn from killing the Nightmares, subdued them, and decided to ride one toward Rivendell while seeking King's Sword.
• At midnight, Russell cooked one Nightmare as Aragorn went into the forest to gather herbs for an enhancement medicine.
• Aragorn found the last herb and complained about being sent out, then Arwen approached and held a sword to his throat.
• Russell appeared behind Arwen with his blade at her neck, triggered a lottery draw by meeting her, and offered to be robbed instead.
• Aragorn denied knowing Russell after Russell admired Arwen.

Russell prepared a nourishing stew from Nightmare meat and blood, while teasing Aragorn about Arwen and her unicorn. After Aragorn, Arwen, and the others tasted it, Russell suggested getting another meal from Arwen’s unicorn.

• Russell asked Aragorn to introduce him to an unmarried elf, but Aragorn refused because humans and elves had very different lifespans.
• At camp, Russell drove away hungry forest animals and admitted he wanted to cook Arwen’s unicorn, Nightmare.
• Arwen used an elven spell to check Russell’s stew and discovered he had turned Nightmare’s poisonous flesh and blood into nourishing medicine.
• Russell and the others ate the stew; Frodo and the other three became overheated from its energy, while Arwen enjoyed it and Aragorn eventually tried a bowl.
• Russell told Aragorn the stew could strengthen him only once and suggested he persuade Arwen to provide another two chunks of unicorn meat.