Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• He Zhao attempts to learn the skill 'Ghost Form' from Aldis' Projection, struggling for 15 days before realizing the skill's true nature with the help of the 'Eye of Purity'.
• He Zhao learns 'Ghost Space' skill, which allows his real body to enter a Dead Silent World while a Projection descends into the real universe.
• The Titan arrives at Sigma Star's Capital, showcasing the empire's immense defensive power with multiple wormholes, Spaceports, and fleets.
• He Zhao and the noble students disembark from the Titan, encountering commoner students who were specially recruited for Sigma University.

Character Developments

• He Zhao demonstrates persistence and determination in learning the 'Ghost Form' skill, eventually succeeding with a sudden insight.
• He Zhao shows curiosity and strategic thinking about the secrets hidden in the Dead Silent World and the potential of Sigma University.
• The noble students display arrogance and underestimation of the commoner students' abilities, revealing their prejudiced views.

Significant Themes

• The struggle and eventual triumph of learning a new skill, reflecting He Zhao's determination and resilience.
• The contrast between the noble students' arrogance and the commoner students' hard-earned achievements, highlighting the theme of social class and privilege.
• The awe-inspiring defensive power of Sigma Star's Capital, emphasizing the empire's might and the importance of strategic locations like wormholes.

Character Interactions

• He Zhao interacts with Aldis' Projection, learning the 'Ghost Space' skill through their cooperation.
• Noble students interact with each other, expressing their disdain for the commoner students and underestimating their abilities.
• He Zhao and the noble students encounter the commoner students, setting the stage for potential interactions and comparisons between the two groups.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Commoner Students envy the privileges of Noble Students.
• Students arrive at Sigma University via spaceships piloted by Senior Students.
• They witness a chase between law enforcement robots and criminals, demonstrating the capital star's advanced technology and safety measures.
• He Zhao arrives at the Crafting Department assessment point and learns about the Noble Major issue.

Character Developments

• He Zhao: Realizes the extent of the Crafting Department's prestige and the challenges ahead.
• "Brother Dong": Shares insights about Sigma Star's law enforcement and the Crafting Department's reputation.
• The two Senior Students: Discuss the Crafting Department's history and the Noble Major issue.

Significant Themes

• Privilege and envy among social classes.
• The advanced technology and safety of Sigma Star.
• The prestigious reputation and high standards of the Crafting Department.

Character Interactions

• He Zhao interacts with Noble Students during the journey to Sigma University.
• He Zhao overhears the conversation between "Brother Dong" and other students, learning about Sigma Star's law enforcement.
• He Zhao witnesses the chase between law enforcement robots and criminals, showcasing the capital star's advanced technology.
• He Zhao arrives at the Crafting Department assessment point and overhears the conversation between two Senior Students, learning about the Noble Major issue.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The new students undergo three trials to enter the Crafting Department.
• The first trial is the Gravity Channel, which tests physical fitness and endurance.
• Only one percent of the first thousand students pass the first trial.
• He Zhao, a new student, completes the Gravity Channel in eight seconds, drawing the attention of the Crafting Department's teacher.
• The second trial involves pouring Mental Power into a crystal ball to determine talent.
• He Zhao demonstrates Gene Leap-level Mental Power, blinding everyone present.
• The third trial is a written exam about Mecha and weapons, held in the teacher's Mind House.

Character Developments

• He Zhao showcases his exceptional physical fitness and Mental Power, drawing the attention of the Crafting Department's teacher.
• The teacher is eager to take He Zhao as his disciple, seeing potential in him.
• The senior student and his junior brother are surprised and impressed by He Zhao's abilities.

Significant Themes

• Talent and potential are crucial for success in the Crafting Department.
• The trials test not only physical fitness but also mental strength and endurance.
• The teacher's eagerness to take He Zhao as his disciple highlights the importance of having a mentor in the academic world.

Character Interactions

• The senior student and his junior brother interact, with the senior student providing hints and guidance to the new students.
• He Zhao interacts with the teacher, impressing him with his abilities.
• The new students interact with each other, comparing their results and supporting one another.

Key Plot Points and Events

• He Zhao aces the final exam, scoring full marks and securing first place in his major.
• Teachers from the Crafting Department gather outside the exam venue, eager to recruit He Zhao as their disciple.
• The teachers engage in a chaotic fight, with Iron Tower being repeatedly knocked down.
• He Zhao is approached by three teachers, including Hanno Murei, who offer him apprenticeship.
• He Zhao expresses interest in receiving a meeting gift or benefit for becoming a disciple.
• Murei offers He Zhao a Star Core, worth at least ten thousand points.
• Another teacher expresses skepticism about the randomness of obtaining Star Cores.
• Shen Xiangjun, the principal's daughter, offers He Zhao twenty thousand points and special privileges on his portable computer.

Character Developments

• He Zhao demonstrates his exceptional intelligence and knowledge in mecha history and weaponry.
• Iron Tower shows concern for He Zhao's well-being and tries to protect him from the teachers' competition.
• Hanno Murei reveals his fierce and ruthless nature, as well as his eagerness to take He Zhao as his disciple.
• Shen Xiangjun displays her influence and power as the principal's daughter, offering He Zhao significant benefits.

Significant Themes

• Competition and rivalry among teachers for a talented student.
• The value of knowledge, skills, and resources in the Crafting Department.
• The importance of connections and influence within the university, as demonstrated by Shen Xiangjun.

Character Interactions

• He Zhao interacts with various teachers from the Crafting Department, who try to recruit him as their disciple.
• Iron Tower and the other teachers engage in a chaotic fight, showcasing their competitive nature.
• He Zhao communicates with the three teachers who approach him, expressing his interest in meeting gifts or benefits.
• Shen Xiangjun offers He Zhao significant benefits, demonstrating her power and influence as the principal's daughter.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Shen Xiangjun, the principal's daughter, takes He Zhao (Ben Charles) as her disciple.
• He Zhao receives Junior Teacher Authority, gaining access to the Teacher Mall and a high-tech villa in the Normal Residential Area.
• The principal offers to help He Zhao find a better teacher if Shen Xiangjun can't teach him properly.

Character Developments

• He Zhao: Shows his adaptability and strategic thinking, understanding the value of the principal's offer and the resources Sigma University provides.
• Shen Xiangjun: Demonstrates her doting and indulgent nature towards her new disciple, showing off her status and influence as the principal's daughter.

Significant Themes

• The importance of connections and resources in the interstellar era.
• The value of points and the difference between the Normal Mall and the Teacher Mall.
• The emphasis on education and tutoring in Sigma University.

Character Interactions

• Shen Xiangjun and He Zhao: The master-disciple relationship is established, with Shen Xiangjun showing favoritism and He Zhao showing deference while planning his next steps.
• Shen Xiangjun and the principal: The principal shows affection towards his daughter and offers help to He Zhao, indicating his understanding of the situation.
• He Zhao and the teachers: He Zhao is introduced to the teachers of the Crafting Department, who are initially wary of him due to Shen Xiangjun's reputation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• He Zhao explores the Sigma Mall and Teacher Mall, discovering a vast array of items, including Thought Crystals, Cultivation Methods, and high-tech weapons.
• He purchases two High-grade Pure Thought Crystals and uses them to upgrade his skills.
• He learns about the three ways to raise authority: academic excellence, ranking first as a freshman, and accumulating Contribution Value.

Character Developments

• He Zhao demonstrates his determination and resourcefulness in exploring the malls and upgrading his skills.
• Shen Xiangjun, his cheap teacher, is shown to have limited authority, preventing her from purchasing certain items.

Significant Themes

• The importance of authority and its impact on access to resources and opportunities.
• The value of hard work and academic excellence in achieving success.

Character Interactions

• He Zhao interacts with the Intelligent Life and the Intelligent Butler Robot, highlighting his independent nature.
• There's no direct interaction with other characters in this chapter, but He Zhao's thoughts about Cheap Teacher Shen Xiangjun provide insight into his perception of her.

Key Plot Points and Events

• He Zhao absorbs High-grade Pure Thought Crystals, increasing his Free Gene Leap Attribute Points.
• He upgrades his authority to Intermediate Teacher, unlocking access to the Teacher Mall and virtual/ordinary shops.
• He decides to use his skills to modify mecha and spaceships for profit.
• He shares his mecha battle footage with Shen Xiangjun and Viscount Laus to create buzz about his abilities.

Character Developments

• He Zhao demonstrates strategic thinking and ambition in planning to profit from his skills.
• Shen Xiangjun is shown to be influential, as she helps spread He Zhao's battle footage among the teachers.

Significant Themes

• Ambition and strategic planning: He Zhao shows his cunning and long-term thinking in planning to profit from his skills.
• Influence and connections: Shen Xiangjun's influence among the teachers is highlighted, showing the importance of connections in the university.

Character Interactions

• He Zhao interacts with Shen Xiangjun and Viscount Laus, using them to spread his battle footage and create buzz about his abilities.
• The captain of the Titan feels wronged and upset about He Zhao's actions but is later approached by the Legion Commander to invite He Zhao for a potential collaboration.

Key Plot Points and Events

+ He Zhao receives numerous group chat invites from various departments.
+ Zhang Hao from the Mecha Department hires He Zhao to modify his mecha, the Storm Reaver Mark VI Heavy Version, to instantly destroy a stronger mecha.
+ He Zhao's shop lists its first product, a mecha weapon modification for Zhang Hao, priced at 150,000 points.
+ The Sigma Empire University Mall Regulatory Department monitors the product and verifies its value upon completion.

Character Developments

+ He Zhao demonstrates his aloofness and business acumen by making Zhang Hao transfer points to join a group chat and charging high prices for modifications.
+ Zhang Hao shows determination and willingness to spend to win, even if it means his mecha might suffer damage.

Significant Themes

+ The importance of reputation and mystique in business (He Zhao's aloofness).
+ The desire to win at any cost (Zhang Hao's determination).

Character Interactions

+ He Zhao and Zhang Hao interact through the university's messaging system, with He Zhao acting as a confident and expensive modifier, and Zhang Hao as a determined and wealthy client.
+ The Mall Regulatory Department staff discuss the feasibility of the modification and the possibility of fake orders.

Key Plot Points and Events

• He Zhao browses the school mall for weapons to modify his mecha.
• He finds and purchases a multi-barrel ship cannon and a decoy missile.
• He modifies the Storm Reaver mecha, increasing its firepower and adding a multi-barrel cannon.
• Zhang Hao tests the modified mecha, which destroys an energy shield in seconds.
• He Zhao plans to sell Shattering Decoy Missiles to Mecha Department students.

Character Developments

• He Zhao demonstrates his prowess in mecha modification.
• Zhang Hao shows off his modified mecha to the marketplace supervision team.

Significant Themes

• The power of mecha modifications and the importance of firepower.
• The value of unique weapons and their impact on combat.

Character Interactions

• He Zhao and Zhang Hao interact through messages regarding the mecha modification.
• Zhang Hao interacts with the marketplace supervision team, showing off his modified mecha.

Plot Points and Events

• Zhang Hao's mecha is modified with Shattering Decoy Missiles, costing 150,000 points.
• He Zhao receives a notification about the cancellation of supervision and gains 15 Contribution Value.
• Zhang Hao sells out all ten Shattering Decoy Missiles, earning 5,000 points each.
• He Zhao decides to study Crafting Department textbooks to improve his skills.

Character Developments

• Zhang Hao: Shows determination and acceptance of He Zhao's high modification fees.
• He Zhao: Struggles with choice paralysis when deciding which skills to improve. Decides to study Crafting Department textbooks to gain new skills.

Significant Themes

• The importance of resources and money in the university setting, as seen through He Zhao's accumulation of points and Zhang Hao's expensive mecha modification.
• The value of knowledge and skill acquisition, emphasized by He Zhao's decision to study textbooks to improve his abilities.

Character Interactions

• Zhang Hao and He Zhao: Their interactions are limited to the mecha modification transaction, with Zhang Hao accepting He Zhao's high fees without complaint.
• He Zhao and the Mall Supervision Team: He Zhao receives notifications about the supervision cancellation and Contribution Value increase, but there's no direct interaction with the team members.

Key Plot Points and Events

• He Zhao spends points to upgrade his skills to gold-quality LV11.
• He fuses his skills into a Large-scale Comprehensive Skill, Grand Artificer (Black Gold) LV1.
• He receives his enrollment notice and map directions for Sigma Empire University.
• He plans to make Shattering Decoy Missiles to recover some points before school starts.

Character Developments

• He Zhao continues to improve his skills and knowledge, demonstrating his dedication and ambition.
• Zhang Hao's actions and plans are revealed, showing his determination to excel in the upcoming tournament.

Significant Themes

• The pursuit of knowledge and skill, and the rewards that come with dedication and hard work.
• The power of collaboration and specialization, as seen in the teachers of the Crafting Department.

Character Interactions

• He Zhao interacts with the Data Panel, which provides him with information and options.
• He Zhao's actions indirectly affect Zhang Hao, who is constantly monitoring his shop.
• He Zhao's plans for the future involve Zhang Hao and the upcoming tournament at Sigma Empire University.

Key Plot Points and Events

• He Zhao, the protagonist, graduates the day before school starts and is anxious to begin his university life.
• He attends the first day of classes at the Crafting Department, where he is the only student in his class.
• He watches interdepartmental competitions through Virtual Glasses, finding the Mecha Combat Department, Tactical Command Department, and Gene Leap Department the most exciting.
• He discovers a betting forum but finds the betting limits too low for his interest.

Character Developments

• He Zhao shows impatience and eagerness to start his university life and prove himself.
• Shen Xiangjun, the homeroom teacher, is briefly introduced as being late and giving a short speech before leaving.

Significant Themes

• The high threshold and prestige of the Crafting Department.
• The excitement and brutality of interdepartmental competitions, contrasting with the boredom of the Crafting Department's competition.
• The importance of patience and preparation, as He Zhao is eager to start but must wait.

Character Interactions

• He Zhao interacts with his classmates briefly, causing them to stare in awe due to his first-place ranking.
• He Zhao does not interact with Shen Xiangjun, who leaves quickly after her speech.
• He Zhao does not interact with any other characters in this chapter, as he is mostly alone or watching competitions through Virtual Glasses.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhang Hao, using his modified Storm Reaver mecha equipped with Shattering Decoy Missiles and a Gatling Vulcan Cannon, wins all ten matches in the Mecha Department competition, advancing to the semifinals.
• A post on the university forum reveals that Zhang Hao's weapons were modified, leading to a surge in interest and sales of the weapons.
• Greg Bolton, the Mall Supervision Team Squad Leader, is beaten up and forced to transfer the ill-gotten gains to Ben Charles to lift the sales ban on the Weapon Research Department.
• Ben Charles sells out multiple batches of Shattering Decoy Missiles, earning Contribution Value and points. He also lists the Super Laser Hand Cannon with a video demonstration.

Character Developments

• Zhang Hao proves himself as a formidable opponent in the mecha competition, gaining recognition and admiration.
• Greg Bolton's actions lead to consequences, showing the power dynamics and consequences of actions within the university.
• Ben Charles continues to profit from his handmade shop, nearing the Contribution Value required to upgrade to Senior Teacher Authority.

Significant Themes

• The power of modified weapons and their impact on competition and the market.
• The consequences of actions and the power dynamics within the university.
• The pursuit of authority and resources to improve one's standing and capabilities.

Character Interactions

• Zhang Hao vs. Mecha Department students (competition)
• Greg Bolton vs. Weapon Research Department students (confrontation and beating)
• Ben Charles vs. University students (business transactions)
• Ben Charles vs. Greg Bolton (indirect conflict through the handmade shop)

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ben Charles's Super Laser Hand Cannon, which can destroy a Mecha with one shot, is listed on the marketplace.
• The weapon sells out quickly, with many teachers buying it, including Shen Xiangjun.
• Shen Xiangjun discovers the weapon's three-shot limitation and starts selling her stock at a higher price.
• Ben Charles announces that the Super Laser Hand Cannon will not be listed again, and a tiny disclaimer about the weapon's three-shot limitation is revealed.

Character Developments

• Shen Xiangjun: She becomes more proactive in supporting her disciple's shop and uses her influence to sell the Super Laser Hand Cannons at a higher price.
• Ben Charles: He upgrades his authority to Senior Teacher and plans to use the resources available to improve his talents and skills.

Significant Themes

• Greed and Ambition: Many teachers are willing to buy the Super Laser Hand Cannon without considering its limitations, driven by the desire for a powerful weapon at a seemingly low price.
• Deception and Honesty: Ben Charles's decision to hide the weapon's three-shot limitation raises questions about honesty and deception in business.

Character Interactions

• Shen Xiangjun and Ben Charles: They work together to sell the Super Laser Hand Cannons, with Shen Xiangjun using her influence and Ben Charles providing the product. Their relationship as teacher and disciple is strengthened.
• Teachers and the Super Laser Hand Cannon: Many teachers buy the weapon without realizing its limitations, leading to frustration and anger when they discover the truth. Some teachers try to profit from the situation by reselling the weapons.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ben Charles's Super Laser Hand Cannons fail to sell at the desired price, leading him to sell them at a loss.
• He Zhao receives deliveries of Special High-grade Pure Thought Crystals from Shen Xiangjun, allowing him to upgrade his talents and skills.
• He Zhao attends classes virtually for 37 days, absorbing Special High-grade Pure Thought Crystals during lectures.

Character Developments

• Ben Charles: Struggles with the failure of his Super Laser Hand Cannons but manages to sell them at a loss.
• He Zhao: Absorbs Special High-grade Pure Thought Crystals to upgrade his talents and skills, demonstrating his dedication to self-improvement.

Significant Themes

• Persistence and determination (Ben Charles's refusal to give up despite his setback)
• Self-improvement and growth (He Zhao's continuous upgrading of his talents and skills)

Character Interactions

• Ben Charles and the anonymous buyers: Ben Charles interacts with anonymous buyers who take advantage of his misfortune, leading to a loss for him.
• He Zhao and Shen Xiangjun: He Zhao receives Special High-grade Pure Thought Crystals from Shen Xiangjun, showing her support and generosity.
• He Zhao and the Crafting Department teachers: He Zhao attends classes virtually, testing the patience and acceptance of his teachers.

Key Plot Points and Events

• He Zhao upgrades several skills and talents using Golden Free Attribute Points.
• He gains new abilities like Subspace Transfer, Subspace Suppression, and Life Field: Distortion, which allows him to delete object abilities.
• He plans to create a set of Mind Armor using mecha principles and upgrades his Mecha History skill to Mecha Conqueror.
• He discovers that his Burst skill now boosts all four major attributes (Strength, Stamina, Agility, and Spirit) by 20 times and gains an additional trait, Unrivaled Strength.

Character Developments

• He Zhao continues to explore and enhance his skills and talents, demonstrating his strategic thinking and ambition.
• He shows interest in creating a unique Mind Armor using mecha principles, indicating his curiosity and creativity.

Significant Themes

• Power and Ambition: He Zhao's continuous upgrading of skills and talents reflects his ambition and desire for power.
• Creation and Innovation: His plan to create a unique Mind Armor using mecha principles highlights his innovative and creative thinking.

Character Interactions

• He Zhao interacts with the Intelligent Butler, ordering meals and testing his new abilities on them.
• There are no significant interactions with other characters in this chapter.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• He Zhao upgrades Monster to its max level (LV5), gaining powerful new abilities.
• He Zhao tests his new abilities in Sigma Empire University's underground workshop.
• He Zhao upgrades Fury to its max level (LV5), becoming even more formidable.

Character Developments

• He Zhao becomes more powerful and confident in his abilities.
• He Zhao's understanding of his talents deepens, especially Monster and Fury.

Significant Themes

• Power and its consequences.
• The struggle between humanity and technology.
• The pursuit of strength and knowledge.

Character Interactions

• He Zhao interacts with the Main Control System and Xiao Du, demonstrating his control and dominance.
• He Zhao's internal monologue reveals his thoughts and plans, showcasing his cunning and ambition.

Key Plot Points and Events

• He Zhao attends his first hands-on forging class, taught by Iron Tower Liu.
• The class learns about the necessity of forging for creating Mind Armor and the importance of infusing belief into the materials.
• He Zhao successfully forges a piece of Moor Metal into 'Thousand-Hammer-Refined Moor Metal', removing its flaws and improving its quality.

Character Developments

• He Zhao demonstrates exceptional talent in forging, comprehending the power of belief with his first hammer strike.
• Iron Tower Liu is impressed by He Zhao's skill and tries to recruit him as a disciple.

Significant Themes

• The importance of belief and personal effort in forging and crafting.
• The distinction between technology-created and naturally produced materials for forging.

Character Interactions

• Iron Tower Liu and He Zhao interact, with Liu trying to recruit He Zhao as his disciple after witnessing his forging skill.
• He Zhao remains indifferent to Liu's offer, preferring to stay with his current teacher, Shen Xiangjun.

Key Plot Points and Events

• He Zhao attempts to learn secret forging techniques from Iron Tower Liu but is rejected.
• He Zhao forges armor plates from Low-grade, Mid-grade, and High-grade Pure Thought Crystals, each with its own advantages and flaws.
• He Zhao learns about solvents and special forging techniques from Shen Xiangjun and visits Iron Tower Liu's and Hanno Murei's shops in the Teacher Mall, finding their prices exorbitant.

Character Developments

• He Zhao: Shows determination in learning forging techniques and improving his skills, but is frustrated by the high costs of learning from teachers.
• Iron Tower Liu: Rejects He Zhao's request to learn his secret techniques, highlighting his stern and unyielding nature.
• Hanno Murei: Not directly present, but his shop in the Teacher Mall showcases his high prices and the value he places on his skills.

Significant Themes

• The value of knowledge and skills, and the cost of acquiring them.
• The disparity between students and teachers in terms of wealth and resources.
• The importance of perseverance and determination in the face of obstacles.

Character Interactions

• He Zhao and Shen Xiangjun: He Zhao seeks advice from Shen Xiangjun, who provides guidance and information about Iron Tower Liu and Hanno Murei.
• He Zhao and Iron Tower Liu: He Zhao attempts to learn from Iron Tower Liu but is rejected, highlighting the teacher's stern demeanor.
• He Zhao and Hanno Murei: Though not directly interacting, He Zhao visits Hanno Murei's shop in the Teacher Mall, showcasing the teacher's high prices and the value he places on his skills.

Key Plot Points and Events

• He Zhao expands his shop's services to include Belief Forging, Heart Pattern Engraving, Star Core Engraving, and Energy Inlay, with a refund policy if he fails to meet customers' requirements.
• The Crafting Department's teachers, including Hanno Murei, Wang Feng, Song Dongya, and Ibanks Fork, buy his special services to test his abilities.
• He Zhao successfully completes the tasks, proving his skills in forging, mind pattern engraving, star core inlaying, and energy diagram inlaying.

Character Developments

• He Zhao demonstrates his skills and confidence by expanding his services and completing complex tasks.
• The Crafting Department teachers, especially Hanno Murei, Wang Feng, and Ibanks Fork, show interest and support for He Zhao's abilities.

Significant Themes

• The theme of self-learning and self-improvement is emphasized as He Zhao expands his services without formal teaching.
• The value of hard work and dedication is shown through He Zhao's successful completion of complex tasks.

Character Interactions

• He Zhao interacts with the Crafting Department teachers through his shop's services, proving his abilities and gaining their recognition.
• The teachers, in turn, support and test He Zhao, contributing to his growth and development.