Recaps

Kang De’s nuclear strike badly wounded Lahma but failed to kill him, and the Star Palace raised the Starry Firmament Bridge to begin its extermination campaign. As Kang De crossed back to Earth to attempt another move, Trump ordered more nuclear bombs dropped.

• Kang De and Horus saw the nuclear blast engulf Lahma, then watched starlight extinguish the flames and lift the wounded god toward the Star Palace.
• Apophis activated the Star Palace’s forces and ordered its warbands and weapons to prepare for an invasion of the mortal world.
• Lahma blamed Kang De’s nuclear weapon for ringing the Doomsday Clock, while Kang De, Malegith, and Dong Tianming prepared to face the arriving Star Palace forces.
• Malegith explained that the Starry Firmament Bridge destroyed outside interference, and Kang De opened a Phase Gate and crossed to Earth to try another plan.
• On A Fu’s bridge, Trump saw Lahma survive the nuclear blast and advance toward the west coast, then ordered the military to drop more nuclear bombs.

Trump ordered a nine-megaton W53 nuclear strike against the kraken, but the Starry Firmament Bridge transported the warhead to another world. Kang De and his allies used the weapon to destroy Hermes, Lahma, the Starfury Warband, and much of the bridge, while the resulting aurora left the mortal world unaware that the Star Palace’s invasion had been delayed.

• Trump rejected a second B-83 strike and ordered North America Strategic Command to launch a supposedly retired W53 warhead from a Titan II missile.
• The W53 struck the kraken’s shield and vanished with the monster into another world, where Malegith, Dong Tianming, Parrot, and Kang De prepared to pursue it.
• Kang De and his allies took the Knight Astolfo up the Starry Firmament Bridge, and Kang De used White Mist Element to help turn the damaged ship into a ball of light.
• Hermes led the Starfury Warband and Void Whales against the pursuing ship as Apophis ordered the Star Palace’s forces to attack the mortal world.
• Kang De triggered the Paradox-enhanced W53 inside a sealed space and directed its focused nuclear blast through a Phase Gate, annihilating Hermes, Lahma, and their forces.
• The blast shattered the Starry Firmament Bridge and damaged the Star Palace, while its light appeared across much of the planet as a brilliant aurora.

Kang De awoke after the nuclear lance strike and received the Crimson Scroll in the Sun God's domain, then discovered that the Afu had become a childlike ship girl. He returned to the White Mist World with Afu and Horus, where Parrot celebrated the spectacular destruction in the sky with him.

• Kang De met the Sun God's light in her domain and received the Crimson Scroll, which caused him to lose consciousness.
• Horus told Kang De that the Crimson Scroll had flown to him, and Kang De learned that the Afu had manifested as a human girl who called him Daddy.
• Afu asked Kang De to choose whether she should return as a warship or as a girl, and he apologized for having risked her destruction during the attack.
• Kang De took Afu and Horus through a Phase Gate, and the Divine Ring of Stellar Authority formed wings of light to carry him.
• Parrot caught Kang De in midair, and they celebrated the glowing sky as Kang De explained that he had turned a nine-megaton nuclear bomb into a shaped-charge armor-piercing shell.

Kang De celebrated the defeat of the Star Palace’s invasion and promised to help Cathay in exchange for its support against the Star Palace. After Dong Tianming joined him, Kang De planned to investigate the wreckage near the Broken Isles before leading everyone home.

• Malegith and Parrot praised Kang De for destroying the Starry Firmament Bridge, while Kang De realized the Star Palace would eventually return with a stronger invasion.
• Kang De proposed uniting the mortal world’s powers against the Star Palace and said he would replace leaders who refused to cooperate.
• Dong Tianming asked Kang De to aid Cathay, and Kang De agreed to help once he could while asking Cathay to join the fight against the Star Palace.
• Dong Tianming offered to enter Kang De’s service, and Kang De welcomed him while declaring that no one in his service would kneel.
• Kang De decided to send a fleet and scholars to investigate the wreckage near the Broken Isles, then told everyone to go home.

After destroying the deep-sea behemoth, Kang De returned to Distant Harbor and announced the end of the Battle of the Broken Isles. He claimed the islands, issued orders to secure and study them, and prepared to address the city and its refugees.

• Hong San and the gathered officials worried over the strange lights in the sky until Lily assured them Kang De was safe.
• Kang De returned victorious and declared the enemy destroyed and the danger to Distant Harbor over.
• Kang De ordered an exclusion zone, a combined fleet to patrol the Broken Isles, and Quilion to lead defenses there under his command.
• Kang De ordered Hong San to establish an ordnance and research center and recruit scholars to study the plunder from the islands.
• A Fu activated the citywide broadcast system, and Kang De began his address by saying, "I am Kang De."

Kang De announced Distant Harbor’s victory in the Broken Isles evacuation and urged its people to share the credit, welcoming the refugees as future citizens. The speech prompted reactions across the Empire, the councils, the Star Palace, and Earth, while Apophis prepared to intervene in the mortal world and the fate of Lahma’s scattered divine power remained unknown.

• Kang De broadcast the evacuation’s success, credited Distant Harbor’s people and allies for their work, and invited the refugees to make the city their home.
• Xuelier told Laisalin to seek work with Kang De and explained that she planned to offer seventy-five percent of her abilities as protection.
• The emperor ordered Kang De’s speech banned from circulation and declared that anyone who spread it would be executed.
• The Tower of All-Seeing learned that survivors of Yilan-Su'er wanted rescue, and the speaker promised to send help.
• Apophis learned the Star Palace had been badly damaged and ordered its followers to receive recovered technology to stir up the mortal world.
• A Chuan dispatched forces to investigate the disappearance of a nine-megaton nuclear warhead and a deep-sea monster, while particles of Lahma’s divine power drifted away through the sea.

After destroying the Starry Firmament Bridge and ending the immediate threat in the Broken Isles, Kang De returned to Tina and told her the fighting had paused. He left again for Earth, where his parents welcomed him home and he discovered a long list of missed calls tied to the nuclear blast.

• Kang De reunited with Tina in Danfeng Lucerne, confirmed that the Broken Isles crisis was resolved, and told her to warn Grand Duke Reknos to reject the emperor's proposal.
• Tina kissed Kang De and let him leave to handle an urgent matter, then asked Hilmeria to accompany her to Distant Harbor so she could make sure people there remembered something important.
• Kang De returned to Earth, where Teacher Li and Engineer Kang teased him and urged him to show off his teleportation, while Xiaoman agreed to go out for breakfast with him.
• Xiaoman told Kang De that An Youyi had gone to Europe after being shaken by the Xie Guangjun incident, and Kang De suggested that he and Xiaoman spend time together.
• Uncle Wang called and asked to speak with Kang De, who saw a long list of missed calls and realized people on Earth were investigating the 9.3-megaton nuclear explosion.

Kang De received a call from the Chinese government after a supernatural force stole two American nuclear warheads, and officials suspected his spatial abilities might be involved. After he denied responsibility and offered to help prevent a disaster, they invited him to the capital to discuss the crisis and his proposed ability-user base.

• Kang De teased Xiaoman by claiming the Beggars' Sect was a real secret society before Qin Mengjin called to ask where he had been.
• Qin Mengjin and military officials questioned Kang De about his whereabouts and his purchase of explosives, but he asserted his privacy and denied doing anything reckless.
• A senior general told Kang De that a supernatural force had lured the United States into launching two nuclear warheads, which then vanished without detonating.
• Kang De denied stealing the warheads, said he wanted to prevent a disaster, and learned that countries had activated their highest-level nuclear response plans.
• The general invited Kang De to the capital to discuss the crisis, his abilities, and his proposed base; Kang De told Xiaoman he had been summoned to Zhongnanhai.

Kang De arrived in the capital, where Qin Mengjin welcomed him and took him to the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse’s restricted Building Eighteen. After settling in, he learned that military officials and superhumans would visit him, and he eagerly asked whether he could see the national superhuman training base.

• Kang De landed at Western Suburbs Airport and met Qin Mengjin, who had been assigned to handle his arrangements in the capital.
• Kang De and Qin Mengjin joked about his nationalist ambitions and agreed that recovering stolen treasures would be best if their owners returned them willingly.
• Qin Mengjin drove Kang De through the checkpoints to Building Eighteen at Diaoyutai, where he was formally received as the Warchief of the United Kingdom of Comora-Gambia.
• Kang De chose the Chinese-style presidential suite and asked Qin Mengjin what was planned for his visit.
• Qin Mengjin said military and Rocket Force officials would meet Kang De, and offered to take him to the nation's superhuman training base; Kang De excitedly called it Dragon Group headquarters.

Kang De settled into Diaoyutai’s Building 18 while Qin Mengjin considered the danger his powers posed to the world. After visiting Xiaoman, he returned for a meeting with six supernatural beings and saw an opportunity to explore how Earth’s military could use supernatural abilities.

• Kang De toured Building 18 as Qin Mengjin reflected on how governments feared his powers and discussed his arrangements for the upcoming military meeting.
• Kang De considered copying the guesthouse’s antiques, then took a mirrored vase home and joked about using it to scare his father.
• Kang De visited Xiaoman, shared a fantasy about showing off his Building 18 stay, and offered to take her to Paris another time.
• Kang De brought Diaoyutai snacks to Xiaoman’s home and played PS4 with her before leaving for the meeting.
• Kang De used Phoenix Eyes to inspect the arriving military vehicles and detected six supernatural beings, then welcomed the chance to discuss Earth’s use of their abilities.

Kang De met a group of military officials and state-employed supernaturals, where Su Qingmo’s attempt to challenge him revealed the gulf between their abilities. Senior Colonel Tian then asked Kang De how the state should manage the growing number of supernaturals while protecting ordinary citizens.

• A military convoy carrying Su Qingmo, Song Xuejun, Li Xiaojie, and three soldiers arrived at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse, where Senior Colonel Tian identified Kang De as the world’s most powerful superpowered person.
• Qin Mengjin led Kang De to meet the military delegation and introduced him to Senior Colonel Tian and the other officials and supernaturals.
• Kang De teased Su Qingmo about his name, prompting Su Qingmo to grip his hand and use his bioelectric ability.
• Kang De resisted Su Qingmo’s electricity, frightened him with a supernatural display, and demanded to speak privately with Senior Colonel Tian.
• Senior Colonel Tian apologized for allowing the encounter to happen and asked Kang De how the state should guide supernaturals while safeguarding ordinary people’s lives, freedom, dignity, and equality.

Kang De discussed the state’s approach to managing superhumans with Senior Colonel Tian, who proposed a chain of deterrence using a new enforcement department and Kang De as its ultimate check. Kang De questioned who would keep him in check, leaving the proposal unresolved.

• Kang De explained that state-trained superhuman units relied on equipment and support, leaving them vulnerable to powerful independent superhumans.
• Kang De told Senior Colonel Tian that he identified as Chinese and supported controlling superhumans, while rejecting the idea that the state could control him as it did others.
• Senior Colonel Tian described how Su Qingmo and Li Xiaojie had changed after gaining powers and how their growing entitlement troubled the authorities.
• Senior Colonel Tian said the state wanted to establish a special department to supervise superhumans, strengthen its members, and have Kang De train them.
• Senior Colonel Tian proposed that Kang De serve as the final deterrent against the department if its members turned against the people, and Kang De asked who would deter him.

Senior Colonel Tian offered Kang De a role as the ultimate deterrent over China’s extraordinary individuals, and the two negotiated a five-year covenant built on mutual trust and safeguards. They sealed their agreement as the Patriots’ Covenant, leaving Kang De ready to work with the government against their enemies.

• Senior Colonel Tian explained that Kang De’s appearance would force China to loosen restrictions on extraordinary individuals and asked him to serve as a deterrent against their enforcement force going astray.
• Kang De asked who would deter him, and Senior Colonel Tian said the government trusted the people and Kang De while acknowledging that both sides needed safeguards.
• Senior Colonel Tian laid out limits on Kang De’s influence within China, offered support for his operations in West Africa, and disclosed that the government would prepare a secret final plan against him.
• Kang De and Senior Colonel Tian negotiated a five-year agreement involving resources for Zhuerban, personnel, training, and intelligence sharing.
• Kang De and Senior Colonel Tian clasped hands and named their agreement the Patriots’ Covenant as Qin Mengjin recorded and photographed them.
• Kang De joked about giving the waiting extraordinary individuals a personality adjustment, then urged Senior Colonel Tian to destroy the reactionaries with him.

Kang De demonstrated defensive runes to Chinese military officers and scientists, then proposed that the state develop and manufacture enchantment technology through a jointly owned factory. Senior Colonel Tian agreed to seek approval, while Kang De planned to use the partnership to gain wealth, staff, and enchanted weapons for his interests.

• Senior Colonel Tian was satisfied with Kang De’s answers, and the Rocket Force colonels asked whether Kang De’s shield could withstand nuclear attacks and missiles.
• Kang De proposed a scalable shield generator, then demonstrated defensive runes by enchanting stones and showing how their durability depended on the material.
• Kang De explained that complete defensive systems required many runes and artifacts, and urged the state to apply science and industrial production to enchantment.
• Senior Colonel Tian asked what Kang De wanted in return, and Kang De proposed a factory in which he would hold 51 percent of the shares while the state handled operations and production.
• Kang De also sought access to state resources and employees for AWSL Company, and Senior Colonel Tian judged that the arrangement would benefit the state and agreed to seek instructions.
• Kang De offered to begin with basic Psionic Runes and proposed developing enchanted weapons alongside defensive equipment.

Kang De’s proposal to use science and industry to inscribe spiritual runes prompted an urgent government response, while he negotiated state support for AWSL China Branch and its industrial investments. After Senior Colonel Tian told him the elders wanted to meet at Zhongnanhai, Kang De returned to the other world and found Malegith waiting.

• Senior Colonel Tian reported Kang De’s spiritual-rune proposal, and soldiers secured the enhanced samples while researchers searched the meeting hall and attendees signed confidentiality agreements.
• Kang De reassured Qin Mengjin, who realized that her role in the historic events might earn her a place in history.
• Senior Colonel Tian discussed research plans and government support with Kang De, who requested a public-facing headquarters and permission to invest in industries such as shipping, mining, and manufacturing.
• A Rocket Force researcher asked Kang De about predicting missile attacks, and Kang De argued that a Superman who heard everything would confront the world’s powerful and corrupt figures.
• Senior Colonel Tian invited Kang De to meet the elders at Zhongnanhai the next day, and Kang De accepted.
• Kang De returned through the Phase Gate to Sound of the Tide Manor, where Malegith greeted him sarcastically.

Kang De returned to the other world after spending three days on Earth, where he had discussed Earth's response to the stolen nuclear warheads and revealed magitech as a path for technological development. Parrot agreed to guide Earth's research to help oppose the Star Palace, then begged Kang De to show her the unreleased games he had played.

• Parrot explained that Earth suspected Kang De of stealing the nuclear warheads, and Kang De described how his country had welcomed him and asked for his help.
• Parrot deduced that Kang De had revealed magitech to Earth, and she feared the consequences of another civilization gaining the other world's knowledge.
• Kang De reassured Parrot that he could control Earth's research and industrialization, and Parrot agreed to oversee the transfer of magitech knowledge.
• Kang De excitedly recounted his reception in China, but Parrot dismissed its honors as unimpressive compared with the other world's grandeur.
• Kang De mentioned trying unreleased games brought to him by Japanese and Polish companies, and Parrot knelt at his legs and called him "Dad!"

Kang De pressed Malegith for answers about Li Manyue and the enemy behind the Star Palace, learning that Li Manyue died after losing faith that the epoch could be saved. Malegith feared Kang De would leave without warning, but their intimate moment was interrupted by his ring and a crowd of visitors, forcing her to flee in Dairila's face.

• Parrot teased Kang De and bargained for access to his games, while Kang De asked her about Sura, Li Manyue, and the Holy Seal Archipelago.
• Parrot refused to reveal Sura's plans and explained that Li Manyue had died after meeting the true enemy, whose power had left her convinced they could not win.
• Malegith warned Kang De that she and the others had once considered keeping him on the Holy Seal Archipelago to protect him from becoming a Fire Thief.
• Kang De promised to prepare for the enemy and joked that he would stay to avenge Malegith; she kissed him and demanded that he never leave them without saying goodbye.
• Kang De's Divine Ring of Stellar Authority blasted Malegith away, and she suppressed it with Phoenix Flame before their clash shook the Sound of the Tide Manor.
• A Xing, Dragon Girl, Dong Tianming, Hong San, and others rushed into the room and recognized Malegith, who kissed Kang De, declared him her man, and escaped by changing to Dairila's face.

After the Phoenix King’s advances toward Kang De fueled speculation about their relationship, Dong Tianming urged Kang De to build his own political power and preserve the Cathayan dynasty. Kang De established four ministries to govern his growing territory and announced plans to make a movie.

• Elven officers warned witnesses to keep quiet about the Phoenix King kissing Kang De, while foreign officials worried that the pair’s relationship could reshape continental politics.
• Dong Tianming discussed Kang De’s marriage and his hope that the Cathayan dynasty would continue, but Hong San suggested Kang De might not want the imperial throne to survive.
• At a meeting, Dong Tianming argued that Kang De needed a shogunate to govern Distant Harbor, Valentan, and the new city, and Kang De agreed to establish one.
• Kang De created the Ministry of Truth for research, the Ministry of Peace for the armed forces, the Ministry of Plenty for prosperity, and the Ministry of Unity for public outreach.
• Kang De assigned the ministries tasks involving Broken Isles wreckage, military expansion, refugee employment, shipping and commerce, and continental publicity, then ordered preparations to shoot a movie.

Kang De established four departments as a war council to strengthen Distant Harbor and prepare for conflict with the Empire, the Council, and the Star Palace. He appointed Dong Tianming to lead the Ministry of Plenty, revealed his plans for uniting the continent under his authority, and learned that an old friend was arriving.

• Kang De outlined the departments, named himself acting head of the Ministry of Peace, assigned Horus to command the army and A Fu to command the navy, and chose Dong Tianming to lead the Ministry of Plenty.
• Kang De explained to Dong Tianming that the departments were designed to prepare for war through technology, production, influence, and military force, and that he intended to confront the Empire and the Council if they would not unite.
• Kang De told Dong Tianming that he would break customs and laws he considered unjust, asked him to stand by his side, and appointed him to the Ministry of Plenty.
• Dong Tianming asked whether Kang De planned to abolish Cathay's imperial family, and Kang De said he would change things gradually rather than abolish it outright.
• Kang De prepared to visit Danfeng Lucerne to invite Tina to lead the Ministry of Unity, but Horus told him an old friend was nearly there.

Leona traveled to Distant Harbor with nearly two thousand greenskins, while Goldtooth tried to force her to secure the Green City Chamber of Commerce a share of Kang De’s business. Kang De arrived with a spectacular greenskin reception and publicly introduced Leona as his dear friend and the manager of his private business.

• Leona fretted over Kang De’s letter and her changed standing before preparing to meet Goldtooth.
• Goldtooth demanded that Leona arrange a meeting with Kang De and give the Green City Chamber of Commerce a share of the benefits, arguing that Kang De needed its greenskins more than he needed her.
• As a distant rumble approached, Leona recognized the sound and smiled while the caravan halted.
• Greenskin motorcycles, modified vehicles, and the Greenskin Musket Corps roared out to welcome Leona, with Kan Fantian announcing that the Big Mek had sent them.
• Kang De arrived with his allies, presented Leona with roses, and introduced her as his dear female friend and the person who would manage his private business.

Leona arrived in Distant Harbor, where Kang De welcomed her with an elaborate reception and tried to ease her resentment. As Kang De set out with her to discuss business, Princess Tina and Hilmeria heard explosions nearby and decided to investigate.

• Kang De welcomed Leona with Distant Harbor’s officials and dignitaries, and Leona warmly linked her arm through his.
• Dong Tianming watched the reunion from a cloud and bitterly lamented Kang De’s attention to Leona.
• Goldtooth Biglad fled, while Kan Fantian and the Greenskin Musket Corps made the newly arrived greenskins submit to their rules with a display of weapons and explosives.
• Leona struggled to stay angry at Kang De, but his praise and memories of their time in Valentan softened her.
• Kang De ordered the convoy back to Distant Harbor and rode in Leona’s carriage to discuss her work and the greenskins.
• Princess Tina and Hilmeria heard explosions from the south and decided to go see what was happening.

As the convoy traveled to Distant Harbor, Kang De planned a community for greenskins and entrusted Leona with building the West Goth Company. An emergency interrupted his near-confession when Horus reported that Princess Tina had arrived, leaving A Fu to explain the situation to Leona.

• Arcane Council mages analyzed Kang De's preferences and reported that their leaders had canceled hostile operations after witnessing the power displayed over the Broken Isles.
• Kang De outlined plans for greenskins' community and training, then explained his proposed credit-point system for curbing corruption.
• Kang De asked Leona to develop the West Goth Company and provide resources and support for his coming wars, and she asked why he trusted her so deeply.
• Horus interrupted Kang De and Leona to report that Princess Tina had arrived, and A Fu called Leona her mother before Kang De left with Horus.
• A Fu joined Leona in the carriage and revealed that Kang De had gone to deal with Tina's arrival.

Xiaoman struggled with her feelings for Kang De while An Youyi invited them to London, and Kang De rushed to manage the arrival of Tina while welcoming Leona. Tina reassured him and agreed to delay meeting Leona, but a Twilight Moon envoy arrived at Distant Harbor with gifts and news of the Empress’s love for Kang De.

• An Youyi teased Xiaoman about Kang De and invited them to London, prompting Xiaoman to send him an awkwardly phrased invitation.
• Kang De flew to meet Tina and rejected Horus’s suggestion that he use his power to control his relationships, saying he did not want to become a godlike tyrant.
• A Fu comforted Leona by explaining Kang De’s concern for her, then told her about his fight against the Star Palace’s gods.
• Tina welcomed Kang De with a kiss and agreed to wait several days before appearing in Distant Harbor so Leona would not be embarrassed.
• Kang De returned to Leona, who had already guessed Tina was there and appeared untroubled by it.
• A Twilight Moon envoy reached Distant Harbor with gifts and announced the Lightbather Walker Family’s support for the Empress’s love for Kang De, while more ships appeared offshore.

Quilion’s fleet searched the ruined Broken Isles, secured the area, and learned that Princess Tina had arrived in Distant Harbor amid rumors of an elven dowry. Kang De complained to Hong San about an awkward family dinner, then went to the White Mist World after Horus reported the fallen materials and proposed expanding the Doom Warriors.

• Quilion’s fleet found no survivors in the Broken Isles and discovered fires, dead sea monsters, floating rocks, crystals, and other strange fallen materials.
• Quilion ordered the fleet to blockade the area, avoid unauthorized salvage, and drive away or destroy anyone who entered without permission.
• Han Guangcheng told Quilion and the others that elven ships had brought a dowry to Distant Harbor and that Princess Tina was there, prompting the crew to speculate about Kang De’s relationships.
• Kang De berated Hong San for leaving him alone during a tense family dinner, and Hong San explained the political value of a marriage alliance with Cathay’s empress.
• Horus informed Kang De that the fleet had found fallen materials in the Broken Isles, so Kang De returned to the White Mist World to arrange an investigation.
• Horus asked Kang De whether Earth would be the next strategic focus and proposed expanding the Doom Warriors for permanent combat training in the White Mist World.

Kang De asked Malegith to help solve the problem of sending troops into the White Mist World, and she identified Starry Firmament Bridge fragments as a possible material for Paradox Element chips. After collecting debris from the Broken Isles, Kang De discovered that Malegith could cut it precisely and recruited her as an elf lithography machine.

• Kang De and Horus discussed expanding the Doom Chapter and training it in the White Mist World, but worried about the world’s rule that erased living beings.
• Kang De summoned Malegith, explained the Paradox Element chip problem, and put her in charge of research and development.
• Kang De visited the Broken Isles, where officers reported fires, altered terrain, and strange substances left by the Star Palace’s destruction.
• Kang De collected Starry Firmament Bridge fragments and other debris and brought them to Malegith for examination.
• Malegith identified the Levitation Stone as naturally anti-gravitational and cut a precise wafer from a Starry Firmament Bridge fragment.
• Kang De ordered Malegith to produce five hundred wafers, and she protested that he was treating her like a lithography machine.