Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yan Nu gains new mental power, allowing him to observe any corner of the Milky Way Galaxy and distort matter.
• He purifies the Milky Way, granting all beings Longevity and eliminating class suppression.
• Yan Nu provokes the Observer, leading to a stalemate in their mental power clash.
• Lusa explains the use of Emotional Magic Energy, which can alter events based on emotions.
• Yan Nu experiments with negative Emotional Magic Energy, discovering its limitations and potential use.
• Yan Nu uses the Shift Scenery Supernatural Ability to capture the Sovereign of the Milky Way.

Character Developments

• Yan Nu: Gains new mental powers, becomes more powerful, and shows a childlike joy in his newfound abilities. He also displays a deep hatred towards evil and a clear sense of right and wrong.
• The Observer: Becomes increasingly tormented by his negative emotions and is helpless against Yan Nu's growing strength.
• The Sovereign of the Milky Way: Is captured by Yan Nu after a failed escape attempt.

Significant Themes

• Power and its consequences: Yan Nu's newfound abilities allow him to purify the Milky Way, but also lead to a clash with the Observer and the capture of the Sovereign of the Milky Way.
• The duality of emotions: Positive and negative Emotional Magic Energy have different uses and limitations, reflecting the complex nature of human emotions.
• The power of alteration: Emotional Magic Energy can alter events, raising questions about the nature of reality and the consequences of changing the past.

Character Interactions

• Yan Nu and the Observer: Their mental power clash results in a stalemate, with Yan Nu growing stronger and the Observer becoming increasingly tormented.
• Yan Nu and Lusa: Lusa explains the use of Emotional Magic Energy to Yan Nu, helping him understand its potential and limitations.
• Yan Nu and the Sovereign of the Milky Way: Yan Nu captures the Sovereign of the Milky Way using the Shift Scenery Supernatural Ability, marking a significant victory for Yan Nu and his allies.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Milky Way's advanced civilizations observe the situation, learning of the Observer's death and the Yan Emperor's return.
• The Sovereign of the Milky Way mobilizes and uses their ultimate move, but it's unclear if they've been defeated.
• Civilizations experience internal strife due to the collapse of class suppression and the influence of Divine Continent's propaganda.
• Jue Chen and the Discipline Protocol civilizations actively surrender to Divine Continent.

Character Developments

• The Yan Emperor's power and influence continue to grow, inspiring hope and allegiance among the Milky Way's civilizations.
• The Sovereign of the Milky Way's fate remains uncertain, with their repeated deaths and revivals causing concern.
• Civilization leaders, like Lu Ning of Jue Chen, show decisive action in severing their Heavenly Dao and pledging allegiance to the Yan Emperor.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics between the Yan Emperor, the Milky Way's civilizations, and the Zeta.
• The impact of the Heavenly Dao's collapse on class suppression and societal order.
• The allure of Divine Continent's resources and freedom, driving civilizations to defect.

Character Interactions

• The Yan Emperor's influence inspires and unites the Milky Way's civilizations, leading to their defection.
• Civilization leaders, such as Lu Ning, interact with the Yan Emperor's forces, deciding to sever their Heavenly Dao and join Divine Continent.
• The Milky Way's advanced civilizations observe and react to the Yan Emperor's actions, with some considering surrender.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yan Nu, focused on obtaining the Sovereign-level Star Spirit domain, unintentionally causes the Milky Way's Heavenly Dao order to collapse.
• He kills the Sovereign of the Milky Way and learns about the Dominator's restriction and taxation abilities.
• They leave the Prison Nebula and travel towards the center of the Milky Way, arriving at the ancient battlefield of Milky Way City.

Character Developments

• Yan Nu remains determined to understand and counteract the Dominator's abilities.
• Lusa reveals her past and the history of the Milky Way City battle, expressing regret and sorrow.

Significant Themes

• The power of metaphysics over physics in warfare.
• The consequences of underestimating an enemy and the importance of timely adaptation.
• The impact of Heavenly Dao on civilizations and their ability to reform.

Character Interactions

• Yan Nu and Lusa discuss the Dominator's abilities and the history of the Milky Way City battle.
• The Huashan Sword Immortals are amazed and horrified by the ancient battlefield and the history of the Milky Way City battle.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Heavenly Dao's intervention in the war between the Ten Thousand Races Allied Army and the Zetas is discussed.
• The Zetas' use of metaphysical warfare, such as the Soul Annihilation Secret Art and the Zeta Soul Siphon, is revealed.
• The Battle of Milky Way City is recounted, where the Heavenly Dao directly intervened, causing heavy losses to the allied forces.
• It's revealed that the Heavenly Dao's intervention was not to help the Grey Emperor but to contain him, and he exploited this to destroy the allied forces using Emotional Magic Energy.
• Yan Nu resurrects the fallen elites, and it's discovered that none of the key figures died in the battle.

Character Developments

• Lusa: Becomes more emotional and resentful towards the Heavenly Dao and the Grey Emperor as he recounts the battle's events.
• Yan Nu: Shows his power and influence by resurrecting the fallen elites and providing a list of key figures who knew Grey Emperor's innate characteristic.
• Luo Yan: Demonstrates his analytical skills and understanding of the Heavenly Dao by explaining the true purpose behind the Heavenly Punishment.

Significant Themes

• The Mandate of Heaven and Adaptability: The Heavenly Dao's influence on civilizations and their ability to adapt and transform is discussed.
• The Power of Wonderous Items: The Emotional Magic Energy's ability to amplify and manipulate the Heavenly Punishment is highlighted.
• The Grey Emperor's Ambiguity: His true intentions and abilities remain unclear, adding to his enigma.

Character Interactions

• Lusa and Luo Yan: Lusa shares his knowledge and experiences with Luo Yan, who in turn helps him understand the true nature of the Heavenly Dao's intervention.
• Yan Nu and the Immortals: Yan Nu interacts with the immortals, showing his power and influence, and they work together to resurrect the fallen elites.
• Yǎn Mèng Jìng and the others: They discuss and analyze the list provided by Yan Nu, trying to find out more about the Grey Emperor's innate characteristic.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The protagonist attends a classmate's wedding in Ganzhou, an eight-hour drive away, which disrupts their writing schedule.
• They manage to write around 2,000 characters during the trip but feel exhausted and decide to postpone publishing.
• The protagonist reflects on the numerous weddings they've attended this year.
• During the National Day holiday, a fan sends red envelopes, and the protagonist offers to perform a fortune-telling session. However, the fan requests the release of ten chapters instead.
• The protagonist agrees to the fan's request and plans to update ten chapters in a single day later that month.

Character Developments

• The protagonist shows dedication to their writing and fans, agreeing to meet the fan's demand despite their busy schedule.
• They display a sense of responsibility and commitment to their work, even when faced with personal commitments like attending weddings.

Significant Themes

• Responsibility and Commitment: The protagonist feels obligated to meet their fans' expectations and maintains their dedication to writing, even when faced with personal commitments.
• Balancing Personal and Professional Life: The protagonist struggles to balance their personal life (attending weddings) and professional life (writing and interacting with fans).

Character Interactions

• The protagonist interacts with fans, showing appreciation for their support (sending red envelopes) and agreeing to their requests (releasing ten chapters).
• The protagonist also interacts with classmates, attending a wedding and reflecting on the numerous weddings they've attended this year.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The group arrives at the ruins of Milky Way City and finds Miao Zun, a powerful being from the past, who perished there.
• Miao Zun's civilization was known for its advanced virtual reality technology, with each individual controlling virtual worlds equivalent to a billion star systems.
• Miao Zun carried her entire civilization within her, leading to their collective demise when she fell.
• The group learns that Miao Zun's virtual nation divided the world into the 'Free Universe' and 'Virtual Reality,' with the latter simulating the real world for interaction and work.
• Miao Zun's civilization achieved happiness by exploiting other races, highlighting the finite nature of resources and the need for exploitation for some to enjoy.
• The group searches for Miao Zun's exact location of death, eventually finding her colossal, golden corpse, the size of several thousand star systems.

Character Developments

• Yan Nu, the Yan Emperor, continues to revive beings and seeks to understand the past.
• Yǎn Mèng Jìng, despite his intelligence, struggles with his altered memories and seeks Yan Nu's help to deceive himself.
• Lusa, a Golden Crow, provides valuable information about Miao Zun and her civilization.

Significant Themes

• The finite nature of resources and the need for exploitation for some to enjoy.
• The power of virtual reality and its potential for happiness and freedom.
• The consequences of carrying one's entire civilization within oneself.
• The vastness and complexity of the universe and its past wars.

Character Interactions

• Yan Nu interacts with Yǎn Mèng Jìng, helping him deceive himself about his memories.
• Yan Nu, Lusa, and others search for Miao Zun's location of death, eventually finding her colossal corpse.
• The group broadcasts communication waves to inquire about Miao Zun from those being revived.

Summary of "Living Is Always Useful" Chapter

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yan Nu and his group find a giant Golden Body with countless phantom images of the deceased from Miao Zun's civilization.
• They attempt to revive these beings but fail as their souls cannot exist in the current reality.
• The Yǎn Mèng Jìng arrives, reporting that many civilizations have submitted to Yan Nu's order and the Human Emperor is leading people to pay their respects.
• The Righteous Armies of various races arrive, including the resurrected Dragon Race.

Character Developments

• Yan Nu shows his greatness not just through violence but also by creating a paradise that inspires others to submit.
• Lusa, despite being a slave, feels immense pain and confusion due to his civilization's fall. He finds vindication in Miaohan's words about the Golden Crows' actions.
• Jialong, a Dragon Race member, is proud and arrogant, initially arguing with Lusa but later paying respects to Yan Nu.

Significant Themes

• The power of choice and action, even in the face of adversity, as shown by the Golden Crows' preservation of the Dragon Race's culture.
• The importance of memory and heritage in resurrection and cultural continuity.
• The impact of a leader's actions on the world, as seen in Yan Nu's creation of a paradise that inspires submission.

Character Interactions

• Lusa and Jialong argue, highlighting their enmity and different perspectives.
• Yan Nu interacts with Lusa, Jialong, and Miaohan, showing his leadership and understanding of the situation.
• The Yǎn Mèng Jìng reports to Yan Nu, showing their loyalty and respect for his power.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Dragon Race is resurrected by the Golden Crow Race, who initially planned to enslave them but now acknowledge their debt.
• The Milky Way's races gather, acknowledging the Yan Emperor's virtue and peace.
• The Mechanical Race, the Discipline Protocol, offers to become an Imperial Artifact to serve the Yan Emperor eternally.

Character Developments

• The Dragon Race and Golden Crow Race maintain their rivalry but acknowledge their intertwined history and debt.
• The Mechanical Race, the Discipline Protocol, decides to become an Imperial Artifact to serve the Yan Emperor and grow infinitely.

Significant Themes

• Virtue and its different levels (highest virtue, benevolence, righteousness, propriety).
• The importance of being a tool for a greater purpose, as seen in the Mechanical Race's perspective.

Character Interactions

• Lusa (Golden Crow) and Jialong (Dragon) maintain their playful rivalry, with Lusa eventually acknowledging the Dragon Race's contribution.
• The Mechanical Race's Discipline Protocol interacts with the Yan Emperor, expressing its desire to become an Imperial Artifact to serve him eternally.
• Miaohan discusses the concept of virtue with Yan Nu, explaining that the highest virtue is not virtuous, and therefore it is virtuous.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yan Nu fulfills the Discipline Protocol, causing a vast surge of crimson blood and a connection to the mechanical palace.
• The Discipline Protocol creates a 'Miao Zun' and various accessories for different races to link into the Virtual Universe.
• Fatima, an Insectoid Race member, reveals she has gained mechanical production capabilities after merging with Yan Nu's blood.
• Miao Han suggests dividing internal and external affairs between the Mechanical and Insectoid Races, respectively.
• Yan Nu enters the Virtual Universe and discovers that the Discipline Protocol is Miao Zun, who had reincarnated into a tool of the Zeta people.
• Yan Nu seizes Miao Zun's cultural laws and gains the ability to control Reincarnation, including consciousness rebirth.

Character Developments

• Yan Nu: Shows his power as a Heavenly Emperor by seizing Miao Zun's cultural laws and gaining Reincarnation abilities.
• Miao Han: Changes her mind about the roles of the Mechanical and Insectoid Races, suggesting they handle internal and external affairs respectively.
• Fatima: Reveals her mechanical production capabilities and expresses her desire to indulge her natural inclinations.
• Miao Zun/Discipline Protocol: Revealed to be the same being, with Miao Zun having reincarnated into the Discipline Protocol to survive.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics between different races and their roles in maintaining peace and order.
• The concept of reincarnation and the possibility of recovering past life memories.
• The struggle for survival and the lengths one would go to ensure their civilization's existence.

Character Interactions

• Yan Nu and Miao Han discuss the roles of the Mechanical and Insectoid Races.
• Fatima reveals her mechanical production capabilities to Yan Nu and Miao Han.
• Yan Nu interacts with the Discipline Protocol, discovering it is Miao Zun.
• Characters discuss the possibility of recovering Miao Zun's memories and the implications of doing so.

Plot Points and Events

• Miao Zun is resurrected and regains her memories.
• She learns about the current situation in the Milky Way, including Zeta's defeat and the rise of the Yan Emperor.
• Miao Zun reveals that Grey Emperor has an Absolute Trait that allows him to enter and exit her virtual universe.
• She learns about Taiwei Hua's fate and the Grey Emperor's conquests.
• Miao Zun suggests that Grey Emperor's trait might be 'Never Late.'

Character Developments

• Miao Zun: Regains her memories and is shocked by the changes in the universe. She reveals information about Grey Emperor's trait.
• Yan Nu (Reincarnation): Seeks information about Grey Emperor's trait from Miao Zun.
• Yǎn Mèng Jìng: Reveals the fate of Taiwei Hua and the Grey Emperor's conquests.

Significant Themes

• The power of Grey Emperor's Absolute Trait and its implications.
• The passage of time and the changes in the universe.
• The pursuit of the ultimate truth in the era of the Heavenly Dao.

Character Interactions

• Miao Zun and Yan Nu: They discuss Grey Emperor's trait.
• Miao Zun and Yǎn Mèng Jìng: They discuss Taiwei Hua's fate and the Grey Emperor's conquests.
• Various races: They exchange information and ponder the implications of Grey Emperor's Absolute Trait.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Grey Emperor's characteristic, 'Never Late,' is discussed, which allows him to reach any place and guarantees his participation in events he wishes to attend.
• The group speculates about the specific ways this characteristic is used, with Miao Zun sharing his experiences with the Grey Emperor.
• They conclude that the Grey Emperor's ability is linked to events, and he can guarantee his punctual arrival at the scene of any event he wishes to participate in.
• The Grey Emperor's ability is further analyzed, and it's suggested that he can lock onto future events to ensure his participation and even alter the outcomes to his advantage.

Character Developments

• Miao Zun shares his experiences with the Grey Emperor, revealing how the Grey Emperor's ability allowed him to enter Miao Zun's Virtual Source Code World and shatter his Golden Body.
• Luo Yan and Yǎn Mèng Jìng provide insights into the Grey Emperor's ability, helping the group understand its power and applications.
• Lusa and the Golden Crow tribe realize the implications of the Grey Emperor's ability and the consequences of their past actions.

Significant Themes

• Fate and destiny: The Grey Emperor's ability is a manifestation of fate, ensuring that he will never be late to participate in events he wishes to attend.
• Power and growth: The Grey Emperor's ability allows him to grow exponentially, as he can lock onto future events to ensure his participation and alter outcomes to his advantage.
• Consequences and responsibility: The Golden Crow tribe and the Milky Way Galaxy face the consequences of their past actions, as the Grey Emperor's rise to power has implicated them all.

Character Interactions

• The group works together to understand the Grey Emperor's ability, with each member contributing their insights and experiences.
• Lusa and the Golden Crow tribe interact with the group, sharing their knowledge of the Grey Emperor and realizing the implications of his ability.
• Luo Yan and Yǎn Mèng Jìng provide guidance and insights, helping the group understand the Grey Emperor's ability and its applications.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Yan Emperor Era begins, and in fifteen days, the Milky Way is unified under Yan Nu.
• Yan Nu revives all civilizations and creates 'Yan Tian Guards', mechanical life forms with various Wonderous Items' characteristics.
• The Discipline Protocol, now a Mechanical Insectoid Race, becomes an indispensable existence for maintaining peace and order.
• An Qisheng is released from prison and boards the Styx River ferry, where he learns about the era of Peace and decides to seek out the Yan Emperor.

Character Developments

• Yan Nu continues to display his benevolent and childlike nature, ensuring everyone has access to powerful artifacts and realms to encourage growth.
• An Qisheng remains steadfast in his pursuit of ultimate truth and the Yan Emperor, despite the overwhelming knowledge and mysteries of the era of Peace.

Significant Themes

• The era of Peace brings unprecedented equality and opportunity for all beings in the Milky Way.
• The pursuit of truth and knowledge is a central theme, with characters like An Qisheng driven by this desire.

Character Interactions

• An Qisheng reunites with his disciples on the Styx River ferry and learns about the new era.
• An Qisheng expresses his desire to find the Yan Emperor and continue their journey together.

Plot Points and Events

• Yan Nu is in the rebuilt Milky Way City, observing an ancient wormhole used by the Insectoid Race for travel.
• Yǎn Mèng Jìng effortlessly recreates the wormhole, demonstrating his ability to fabricate items.
• Yan Nu requests Yǎn Mèng Jìng to create a Wonderous Item with information perception abilities.
• The Army of Great Peace begins its campaign in star systems ten million light-years away from the Milky Way.
• Luo Yan contacts Yan Nu with important information about Yǎn Mèng Jìng's abilities.

Character Developments

• Yǎn Mèng Jìng: Reveals his ability to fabricate items, learns about the true extent of his powers, and is tasked with creating a Wonderous Item.
• Yan Nu: Discovers the truth about Yǎn Mèng Jìng's abilities and decides to keep it a secret to maximize his potential.

Significant Themes

• The power of belief and trust in shaping reality.
• The consequences of lies and deception, even when well-intentioned.
• The struggle between truth and falsehood in perception and reality.

Character Interactions

• Yan Nu and Yǎn Mèng Jìng: Yan Nu learns about Yǎn Mèng Jìng's abilities and tasks him with creating a new Wonderous Item.
• Yan Nu and Luo Yan: They discuss the true nature of Yǎn Mèng Jìng's powers and decide to keep it a secret to maximize his potential.
• Yǎn Mèng Jìng and Lan Xi: It's revealed that Lan Xi has been deceiving Yǎn Mèng Jìng about his abilities for a long time, and they discuss the best course of action moving forward.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Taiwei Hua Civilization's history and their relationship with Yan Mengjing (Yan Nu) are revealed.
• Yan Nu's unique characteristic, "The One That Escapes," is discussed, which allows him to find a way out of any desperate situation.
• The group learns that this characteristic is currently only effective for Yan Nu and is a result of his own creation, though he is unaware of this.
• The group discusses the potential impact of this characteristic on the Grey Emperor and decides to test its depth using their wondrous items.
• Yan Nu decides to allow the "One That Escapes" effect to evolve and affect everyone, despite the potential increase in power for their enemies.

Character Developments

• Yan Nu: His past as a Heavenly Guard and his role in the Taiwei Hua Civilization's Defy Heaven Plan are revealed. His unique characteristic, "The One That Escapes," is explored in more detail.
• Lan Xi: He provides insights into the Taiwei Hua Civilization's history and Yan Nu's past, revealing his role as the Yǎn Mèng Jìng and his relationship with Yan Nu.
• Luo Yan: He expresses his support for Yan Nu's decision to allow the "One That Escapes" effect to evolve and affect everyone, highlighting his faith in Yan Nu's abilities.

Significant Themes

• The concept of "The One That Escapes" and its implications for the Heavenly Dao and human agency.
• The power dynamics between the Divine Continent and the Grey Emperor, and the potential impact of the "One That Escapes" effect on this balance.
• The role of hope and belief in shaping one's destiny and overcoming adversity.

Character Interactions

• Yan Nu and Lan Xi: Their conversation reveals their shared history and the true nature of Yan Nu's characteristic.
• Yan Nu and Luo Yan: Their interaction highlights their mutual trust and support, with Luo Yan encouraging Yan Nu's decision to allow the "One That Escapes" effect to evolve.
• The group as a whole: They engage in a collective discussion about the potential implications of the "One That Escapes" effect and Yan Nu's decision to allow it to evolve.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yan Nu and Yǎn Mèng Jìng discuss Yan Nu's past and the upcoming journey to the Phoenix Star Cluster.
• Yan Nu, along with an elite force, prepares to depart for the Phoenix Star Cluster to destroy the Zeta Civilization.
• An Qisheng, recently released from prison, challenges a Martial Artist and is brought before Yan Nu.
• Chen Hu, a former Martial Artist, is recognized by Yan Nu's laws and joins the Peace Elite.

Character Developments

• Yǎn Mèng Jìng remains perceptive and wise, understanding Yan Nu's past without being told explicitly.
• Yan Nu maintains his childlike innocence and sincerity while displaying his power and determination.
• An Qisheng remains arrogant and eager to find the ultimate truth.
• Chen Hu, after serving his sentence in Hell, becomes a peaceful citizen, burdened by his past but ultimately redeemed by Yan Nu.

Significant Themes

• Redemption and Forgiveness: Chen Hu's past actions are forgiven by Yan Nu, allowing him to join the Peace Elite and contribute to the cause of peace.
• Power and Responsibility: Chen Hu, as a carrier of a great Dao Fruit, understands that he must bear the corresponding obligations.
• The Pursuit of Truth: An Qisheng's single-minded pursuit of the ultimate truth contrasts with Yan Nu's broader goal of creating peace.

Character Interactions

• Yan Nu and Yǎn Mèng Jìng share a moment of understanding, with Yǎn Mèng Jìng respecting Yan Nu's decision not to pry into his past.
• Yan Nu interacts with An Qisheng and Chen Hu, displaying his sincerity and willingness to forgive, ultimately gaining their loyalty.
• Zhuanxu, as the leader of the Peace Elite, takes Chen Hu under his wing, showing his responsibility and commitment to the cause of peace.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Army of Great Peace arrives at the Phoenix Star Cluster's Tian Shuai Nebula, finding it destroyed and devoid of life.
• They revive the destroyed civilizations using their powers, revealing that many civilizations had been repeatedly annihilated and reborn.
• The resurrected civilizations reveal that they believe great extinctions are inevitable when civilizations stagnate, but they don't know the cause.
• Yǎn Mèng Jìng suggests that the stars and civilizations are like bacteria within an Ascended Being, and the 'natural disasters' are actually man-made, part of the Ascended Being's cultivation or research.

Character Developments

• Yan Nu and the Army of Great Peace encounter civilizations far less advanced than they expected, challenging their understanding of the universe.
• Yǎn Mèng Jìng reveals his knowledge of Ascended Beings and their relationship with lesser civilizations.
• An Qisheng demonstrates his versatility and adaptability by possessing various civilizations' bodies to aid in their revival.

Significant Themes

• Hubris vs Humility: The Army of Great Peace, powerful as they are, must confront the reality that they are but 'bacteria' in the grand scheme of the universe.
• Civilization's Struggle: The constant struggle and resilience of civilizations in the face of extinction and stagnation.
• The Unknown: The vastness and mystery of the universe, with powerful beings and forces beyond human comprehension.

Character Interactions

• Yan Nu and Yǎn Mèng Jìng discuss the nature of the universe and the existence of Ascended Beings.
• An Qisheng interacts with various civilizations, demonstrating his unique perspective and methods.
• The Army of Great Peace interacts with the resurrected civilizations, learning about their history and beliefs.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The civilizations in the Tian Shuai Nebula are shocked and angered by the false laws and natural disasters imposed upon them by the Ascended.
• Yan Nu learns that the Ascended manipulate civilizations to evolve and progress, exhausting their potential for unique technologies and ways of thinking.
• Yǎn Mèng Jìng explains that the Ascended are the fusion of all the consciousnesses of a civilization, pursuing truth at the cost of other civilizations.
• Yan Nu understands that the problem of ascended beings is about limited resources, specifically wisdom and knowledge, and decides to create an Ascension Brain to counter them.

Character Developments

• Yan Nu: Becomes aware of the true nature of the Ascended and their methods, leading him to decide to create an Ascension Brain to counter them.
• Yǎn Mèng Jìng: Provides crucial information about the Ascended, helping Yan Nu and the others understand their motivations and methods.
• Shen Leling: Reflects on her aspirations and realizes that her happiness lies in following Yan Nu, not in becoming an immortal and living a simple life.

Significant Themes

• The pursuit of truth and knowledge at any cost.
• The sacrifice of individual civilizations for the greater good of the Ascended.
• The creation of an Ascension Brain as a countermeasure to the Ascended's methods.

Character Interactions

• Yan Nu and Yǎn Mèng Jìng: Yan Nu learns about the Ascended from Yǎn Mèng Jìng, who provides valuable insights into their motivations and methods.
• Yan Nu and Shen Leling: Shen Leling reflects on her aspirations and realizes that her happiness lies in following Yan Nu, not in becoming an immortal and living a simple life.
• Yan Nu and Lusa: Lusa suggests entering the Imagination Universe to hide from the Heavenly Dao and reincarnating into cultivated civilizations to avoid detection by the Ascended.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Winged Nebula, home to the Zeta Civilization, is a vast region with over one hundred thousand Sovereign-level Star Spirits.
• The Zeta Civilization is a social civilization with a hierarchical structure, led by Little Grey Men who control vast territories.
• The Thin Fate Civilization, a resilient race with a culture of 'Thin Fate', has experienced 99 great extinctions and is currently in its 100th epoch.
• The Thin Fate Civilization is on the brink of war with the Hong Yan civilization, with only one of the two major ethnic groups likely to survive.

Character Developments

• Lei Ying, a former hegemon and now a crippled Star Cluster Sovereign, is sent on a mission to investigate the Divine Continent's arrival at the Tian Shuai Nebula.
• Kus, the City Lord of Zeta City in the Sixth Heaven, punishes Lei Ying by destroying some of his personalities, highlighting the power dynamics within the Zeta Civilization.
• The White Pillar, a Sovereign overseeing Lei Ying's materials, assesses the Thin Fate Civilization's potential and finds it lacking compared to other civilizations.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics and social structure of the Zeta Civilization, with Little Grey Men holding significant power.
• The resilience and cultural heritage of the Thin Fate Civilization, shaped by their 99 great extinctions.
• The concept of 'winning once' in the Thin Fate Civilization, emphasizing the importance of leaving behind successful experiences for future generations.

Character Interactions

• Lei Ying interacts with Kus, demonstrating the power imbalance between them and the consequences of defying the Zeta Order.
• The White Pillar interacts with the historical data of the Thin Fate Civilization, assessing their potential and cultural development.
• The Thin Fate and Hong Yan civilizations are on the brink of war, highlighting the competitive nature of their situation and the potential consequences for both sides.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The chapter describes the Hongyan Planet, inhabited by Lava Slugs, where eighty percent of the surface is magma, and the remaining twenty percent is filled with pink plants.
• A massive flying device, RUMBLE, arrives carrying metal boxes with Fated-to-Die Clan prisoners, including crystal eggs.
• The Lava Slugs plan to use the prisoners for their Xeno-Archaeology Project to decipher ancient technology from the opponent's genetic factors.
• The Fated-to-Die Clan adults resist capture, but are eventually confined. The young are subjected to Mental Pollution, and the crystal eggs are tested for fire resistance.
• One crystal egg withstands extreme heat and the Blazing Sun Light, absorbing its energy and growing stronger. The Lava Slugs realize this egg is special and decide to test its mental resistance.
• The egg retaliates with a Mental Storm, breaking free from its restraints and causing chaos in the laboratory. It is teleported out of the city and lands in a lava lake, causing massive destruction.
• The Lava Slugs attempt to destroy the egg but fail. The egg absorbs their divine fire and continues to grow stronger, threatening the nearby cities.
• The Lava Slugs retreat, leaving behind some precious items. A powerful individual takes the Fated-to-Die Clan captives, questioning them about the egg.

Character Developments

• The Fated-to-Die Clan captives show resilience and resistance to the Lava Slugs' attempts to capture and experiment on them.
• The Lava Slugs display their advanced technology and supernatural abilities but are ultimately unable to control or destroy the special crystal egg.
• The crystal egg demonstrates extraordinary power, absorbing energy from its environment and growing stronger, eventually reaching the Land Demigod realm.

Significant Themes

• The struggle for survival and dominance between two ancient races, the Lava Slugs and the Fated-to-Die Clan.
• The power of ancient technology and genetic factors, as the Lava Slugs attempt to decipher the Fated-to-Die Clan's genetic factors for their own gain.
• The resilience and adaptability of life, as the crystal egg withstands extreme conditions and grows stronger.

Character Interactions

• The Lava Slugs interact with each other, discussing their plans for the Fated-to-Die Clan captives and their attempts to destroy the special crystal egg.
• The Fated-to-Die Clan captives interact with each other, expressing their concern and sorrow for their young and the crystal eggs.
• The Lava Slugs and the Fated-to-Die Clan captives interact, with the Lava Slugs attempting to capture and experiment on the captives, and the captives resisting and expressing their grief and anger.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Fated-to-Die Clan and the Hongyan Civilization (Slugs) are at odds due to the appearance of a World-Shocking Egg, which the Fated-to-Die Clan believes is their Fate-Slayer.
• The Hongyan Civilization, led by the Great Nation Lord, believes the Egg is a Wonderous Item that could bring calamity and wants to control it.
• The Fated-to-Die Clan agrees to peace talks, and the Great Nation Lord proposes an alliance to control the Egg's energy and step into the Interstellar Era together.
• The leader of the Fated-to-Die Clan attempts to transfer the memories of an Ancestor into the Egg using a Sacred Artifact, but the Egg creates an Interstellar Ark instead of being born.

Character Developments

• The leader of the Fated-to-Die Clan: Originally a commoner, he gained ancestral memories and became the clan's leader. He is determined to save his people and willing to make sacrifices for the clan's survival.
• The Great Nation Lord: An Ancient Sage and the leader of the Hongyan Civilization. He is knowledgeable, pragmatic, and willing to make concessions for the sake of his civilization's survival and progress.

Significant Themes

• The cycle of birth and death: Both civilizations are aware of the cycle of birth and death that their civilizations face, and they are desperate to break free from it.
• The power of memories and knowledge: The Fated-to-Die Clan's ability to transfer ancestral memories gives them a significant advantage, while the Hongyan Civilization's knowledge of past glories drives their ambition.
• The consequences of ambition: Both civilizations are aware of the potential dangers of attempting to defy fate, but they are still drawn to the power that the Egg/Wonderous Item represents.

Character Interactions

• The Fated-to-Die Clan and the Hongyan Civilization: Despite their initial hostility, both civilizations recognize the potential benefits of working together. They engage in peace talks and agree to an alliance, demonstrating a willingness to compromise for the sake of their civilizations' survival and progress.
• The leader of the Fated-to-Die Clan and the Great Nation Lord: The two leaders engage in a tense but ultimately productive dialogue, acknowledging the reality of their situations and agreeing to work together to control the Egg's energy and step into the Interstellar Era.