Ch. 1061Lester's Departure

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Lester decides to send a portion of the Qixing Legion to Blood Moon Territory, with Cassius as the general, to gain combat experience and train his leadership skills.
  • Lester plans to establish Magic Workshops for producing Purple Condensation Gel and Gold Nether Crystal to enhance the Qixing Legion's strength.
  • Lester decides to take some time off to spend with Xuemiyya, Cecilia, and his disciples before urging his grandfather to establish the Magic Workshops and visiting Viscount Clever and Sir Tadius.
  • Lester and Lester bid farewell, with Lester giving Lester a box of Glowing Wine as a parting gift.
  • Lester and Kyle have a silent chess game before parting ways.

Character Developments

  • Lester shows strategic thinking in preparing for the upcoming war and demonstrates his care for his subordinates' growth (Cassius).
  • Lester exhibits a more relaxed and carefree side, deciding to take some time off for personal activities.
  • Lester and Lester's farewell shows mutual respect and understanding, with Lester hoping for Lester's future as a Dawn Paladin.
  • Kyle and Lester's chess game showcases their friendly rivalry and mutual respect.

Significant Themes

  • Preparation and Growth: Lester's decision to send troops to Blood Moon Territory and his plans for the Magic Workshops reflect his commitment to preparing for the war and helping his subordinates grow.
  • Farewells and Partings: The chapter explores the emotions and thoughts surrounding farewells, as seen in Lester and Lester's and Lester and Kyle's partings.
  • Personal Time and Balance: Lester's decision to take some time off highlights the importance of maintaining a balance between personal and professional responsibilities.

Character Interactions

  • Lester and Kyle: Their interaction shows a friendly rivalry and mutual respect, with a hint of playful banter. Their silent chess game emphasizes their deep understanding and connection.
  • Lester and Lester: Their farewell is filled with respect and understanding, with Lester hoping for Lester's future as a Dawn Paladin.
  • Lester and Milna: Lester's care for his grand-disciple is evident in his decision to leave her in the castle while he parts ways with Kyle.

Ch. 1062Visiting Tadius (Part 1)

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Velin visits Tadius with an honor guard of over three hundred soldiers.
  • They pass through a city with Magic Puppets and a tax system based on professional ranks.
  • Velin meets Rolop, Tadius's disciple, who escorts him to the city.
  • Velin notices the city's advanced construction and suspects Tadius might be building a Floating City.

Character Developments

  • Velin shows curiosity and strategic thinking, considering Tadius's motives for building the city.
  • Rolop demonstrates respect for Velin's status and follows his Teacher's instructions.

Significant Themes

  • Power dynamics and respect for rank, as seen in the tax system and Rolop's deference to Velin.
  • Strategic thinking and long-term planning, evident in Velin's consideration of Tadius's motives and the city's advanced construction.

Character Interactions

  • Velin and Rolop exchange pleasantries and engage in a brief conversation.
  • Velin interacts with Little Red, his horse, showing affection and understanding of its feelings.
  • Conrad, the Silver Mid-Tier Mage, shows deference to his Teacher and fear of offending Velin.

Ch. 1063Visiting Tadius (Part 2)

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Velin visits Tadius's Mage Tower, discovering it's much larger inside than out due to a spatial expansion spell.
  • Tadius greets Velin and his companions, offering them tea infused with nature magic.
  • Tadius reveals he knows about Velin's past and offers him the city of magic and a favor after the thirty-year term is up.
  • Velin, Xuemiyya, and Kyle spend the day chatting and playing chess with Tadius. Velin decides to stay the night.

Character Developments

  • Velin: Shows curiosity and adaptability, comfortable with Tadius despite his initial misjudgment of the man's appearance.
  • Tadius: Reveals his knowledge of Velin's past and offers him assistance, showing a more approachable side.
  • Xuemiyya: Shows interest in reading, picking up a book from Tadius's collection.
  • Kyle: Plays chess with Tadius, demonstrating his skills and sportsmanship in defeat.

Significant Themes

  • The passage of time and change (Tadius's youthful appearance, Velin's past, and the city's future).
  • Debt and repayment (Tadius's reason for building the city, Velin's potential request).
  • Knowledge and learning (Xuemiyya's interest in books, Velin's reading of adventure stories).

Character Interactions

  • Velin and Tadius: Engage in a friendly conversation, with Tadius offering Velin assistance and Velin showing curiosity about Tadius's past.
  • Velin and Xuemiyya: Share a room, with Xuemiyya reading and Velin continuing to read his adventure storybook.
  • Kyle and Tadius: Engage in a chess match, with Kyle demonstrating good sportsmanship in defeat.

Ch. 1064Realm Above the Clouds—First Entry

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Velin and Xuemiyya explore the city, drawn to an unremarkable tavern by an unknown attraction.
  • They are enveloped in white light and transported to the Realm Above the Clouds.
  • Velin and Xuemiyya meet Tayana, a Wind Fairy, who guides them to the Cloud Palace.
  • Velin brings Mina, the Dream Fairy, and Cecilia, the World Elf, from his demiplane to accompany them.
  • They walk along a pink cloud avenue towards the Cloud Palace, passing Wind Fairy settlements.

Character Developments

  • Velin demonstrates his power and influence by being recognized by the Wind Fairy and being able to bring companions from his demiplane.
  • Xuemiyya shows her preference for accompanying Velin over watching a chess game.
  • Mina, the Dream Fairy, exhibits her excitement and embarrassment upon waking up in the Realm Above the Clouds.

Significant Themes

  • The power of destiny and favor, as Velin is envied by a Legendary figure due to his "favor from Destiny."
  • The unique culture and landscape of the Realm Above the Clouds, with its floating trees and cloud-based settlements.

Character Interactions

  • Velin and Xuemiyya's marital bond is strengthened as they explore together.
  • Velin's relationship with Mina, the Dream Fairy, is playful and teasing.
  • Tayana, the Wind Fairy, shows respect towards Cecilia, the World Elf.
  • Velin and Xuemiyya appreciate the beauty of the Realm Above the Clouds together.

Ch. 1065Realm Above the Clouds—Audience with the King of Wind Fairies

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Velin enters the Realm Above the Clouds, a floating world with the same sky above and below.
  • He encounters tens of thousands of Wind Fairies, who trade based on personal subjective opinions rather than intrinsic value.
  • Velin trades three glowing seeds for a story about Lester, a Dawn Knight, gaining the favor of the Wind Fairies.
  • Upon arriving at the King of Wind Fairies' palace, Velin and his companions pay their respects to the King.

Character Developments

  • Velin demonstrates his storytelling skills, captivating the Wind Fairies and earning their gratitude.
  • The King of Wind Fairies is revealed to be youthful in appearance, suggesting a young disposition.

Significant Themes

  • The power of storytelling and emotional connection.
  • The subjective nature of value and exchange.
  • Respect and diplomacy in interactions with different cultures.

Character Interactions

  • Velin interacts with various Wind Fairies, learning their trading habits and earning their favor through storytelling.
  • Velin and his companions (Xuemiyya, Kyle, Mina, and Cecilia) present themselves to the King of Wind Fairies, showing respect for his authority.
  • The King of Wind Fairies welcomes Velin and his companions, demonstrating hospitality and respect in return.

Ch. 1066Starlight Year

Key Plot Points and Events

  • The Wind Fairy King transforms into a Silver Moon Elf and invites Velin, Xuemiyya, Kyle, and Mina to sit.
  • The King shares that its sister left seven thousand years ago and is now three million light-years away.
  • The King reveals that it last visited the Material World three thousand years ago for a mission in the Kingdom of Calixter.
  • Kyle asks about the King's pursuit, and it explains that its sister seeks to become the 'Lord of Worlds'.

Character Developments

  • Velin gradually overcomes his nervousness and engages in conversation with the King.
  • Xuemiyya and Kyle remain awestruck but manage to ask questions.
  • Mina remains subdued and avoids looking at the King.
  • Cecilia behaves casually, sitting on the King's shoulder and eating fruit.

Significant Themes

  • Power and Authority: The King's presence and status evoke respect and awe, but it tries to make the group feel at ease.
  • Pursuit of Power: The King's sister pursues becoming the 'Lord of Worlds', challenging the group's understanding of power.
  • Distance and Perspective: The King uses the 'Starlight Year' unit to convey vast distances, emphasizing the scale of the universe.

Character Interactions

  • The King treats the group kindly, offering fruit to Cecilia and explaining concepts patiently.
  • Velin, Xuemiyya, and Kyle ask questions, showing curiosity and a desire to learn.
  • Mina remains distant, showing discomfort around the King.
  • Cecilia behaves familiarly with the King, showing no fear or awe.

Ch. 1067World Cluster

Key Plot Points and Events

  • The King of Wind Fairies introduces the concept of World Clusters, which are influenced by the World Mother and have an ecological community like their own.
  • He reveals that the central world of a World Cluster, the Gakajirobu World, was once part of their world and separated thirty thousand years ago.
  • The King offers a Semi-Epic Mind Protection Ring as a reward to anyone who can correctly identify which part of the World Mother the Gakajirobu World belonged to thirty thousand years ago.

Character Developments

  • Kyle: Struggles to access the secrets in the Angel's Heart but doesn't give up on finding the answer.
  • Velin: Shows analytical skills and takes the initiative to answer the King's question first, demonstrating his strategic thinking.
  • Xuemiyya: Works alongside Velin to find the answer, showing a strong partnership.
  • Cecilia: Eats World Origin fruit pulp, showing her enthusiasm and lack of inhibition around the King of Wind Fairies.
  • King of Wind Fairies: Shows patience and amusement in interacting with Cecilia, reflecting his long life and wisdom.

Significant Themes

  • Secrets and Mysteries: The world holds many secrets, some of which are lost to time, while others bring blessings or calamities.
  • Greed and Pursuit: Living beings are greedy, and their pursuit of knowledge and power can ultimately backfire.
  • Fate and Destiny: The King of Wind Fairies believes some things are best left to fate, suggesting that pursuing certain secrets might not be worthwhile.

Character Interactions

  • Kyle, Velin, and Xuemiyya: Work together to find the answer, showing teamwork and support.
  • Velin and Xuemiyya: Demonstrate a strong partnership in their quest to answer the King's question.
  • Cecilia and King of Wind Fairies: Interact playfully, with the King finding amusement in Cecilia's lively demeanor.

Ch. 1068Extension Space

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Extension Space spans two million one hundred thousand years, evolving through seven Epochs.
  • The first Extension Space, Ice Space, was created by dividing space and attaching it to the world's existence.
  • A Forbidden Figure attempted to seize control of the Ilairelia World using an Extension Space, but failed.
  • The world was divided into four spaces in the early Myriad Spirit Era.
  • The God Space was established by shattering eighth-level worlds.
  • The Light Space, Heavenly Realm, was born at the end of the Myriad Spirit Era.
  • The Front World is called the Cradle of Pioneers, puzzling Velin.

Character Developments

  • Velin, Xuemiyya, and Kyle learn about the history and taboos of the Ilairelia World from the King of Wind Fairies.
  • Velin shows his thick-skinned side when praised by the King of Wind Fairies.

Significant Themes

  • The power dynamics and history of the Ilairelia World.
  • The taboos of the ancient gods and the consequences of violating them.
  • The difficulty and rarity of creating new spaces.

Character Interactions

  • Velin, Xuemiyya, and Kyle interact with the King of Wind Fairies, learning from him and receiving rewards.
  • The King of Wind Fairies shows affection towards Cecilia.
  • Velin and the others show deference to the King of Wind Fairies' warnings about ancient gods' taboos.

Ch. 1069Interlayer Space Coordinates

Key Plot Points and Events

  • The King of Wind Fairies uses the Uranus Flower to create a golden petal sphere, which represents the coordinates of a habitable Interlayer Space.
  • Velin chooses the middle light cluster, revealing the coordinates and details of the Caloragas Interlayer Space.
  • The King of Wind Fairies offers Velin a trial to participate in, concerning the Puta Luoyu Realm, with Doyle Eliot, the Progenitor of Dark Ravens.

Character Developments

  • Velin demonstrates his strategic thinking and decisiveness in choosing the Interlayer Space coordinates.
  • Xuemiyya shows boldness in asking for information and supports Velin in his decision.
  • Kyle provides guidance to Velin, showing his wisdom and experience.
  • The King of Wind Fairies reveals his bet with Doyle Eliot and his intention to include Velin in the trial.

Significant Themes

  • Choice and uncertainty, as seen in selecting the Interlayer Space coordinates and participating in the trial.
  • Power dynamics, with the King of Wind Fairies holding authority over Velin and other characters.
  • The importance of knowledge and information, as Velin gains details about the Caloragas Interlayer Space.

Character Interactions

  • Velin and Xuemiyya work together, supporting each other in decision-making.
  • Velin seeks Kyle's advice, showing respect for his wisdom.
  • The King of Wind Fairies interacts with Velin, offering him a trial and revealing his bet with Doyle Eliot.
  • Mina, the Dream Fairy, remains a bystander, showing little interest in the ongoing discussions.

Ch. 1070Fishing in the Seven-Colored River

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Kyle agrees to participate in the King of Wind Fairies' trial and receives a beacon to Puta Luoyu Realm.
  • Velin, Xuemiyya, Kyle, Mina, and Cecilia are guided by Tayana to the Rulayoka Tree.
  • They enter a portal within the tree, leading to a floating island with a Seven-Colored River.
  • Velin, Xuemiyya, and Kyle fish in the river using Harpas Fishing Rods, hoping to catch items from the past or other worlds.

Character Developments

  • Kyle shows initiative and determination by agreeing to the trial.
  • Velin, Xuemiyya, and Kyle display curiosity and a sense of adventure in trying out the Harpas Fishing Rods.

Significant Themes

  • Curiosity and Discovery: The characters explore the unknown, driven by curiosity about what they might catch in the Seven-Colored River.
  • Adventure and Growth: The trial and fishing expedition represent opportunities for the characters to learn and grow.

Character Interactions

  • Velin, Xuemiyya, and Kyle fish together, showing camaraderie and shared interest.
  • Mina and Cecilia sit on Velin's shoulders, displaying a sense of belonging and companionship.
  • Tayana guides the group and provides information about the Rulayoka Tree and the Seven-Colored River, acting as a mentor figure.

Ch. 1071Comprehending Nature Within the Wind of Nature

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Velin catches a mysterious black long spear using the Harpas Fishing Rod, which Tayana the Wind Fairy identifies as an artifact from the Giant Beast Era.
  • Velin, Xuemiyya, and Kyle fish for three hours before Tayana announces the arrival of the Wind of Nature.
  • They sit beneath the Rulayoka Tree to comprehend the true meaning of wind, while Mina and Cecilia await the Wind of Nature on the tree's canopy.
  • Velin draws the Anansi's Sword, causing the Wind of Nature to gather around him.
  • Velin, Xuemiyya, and Kyle awaken from their contemplation over the course of six days, and the Wind of Nature disperses.
  • Velin and his companions return to the real world through a portal.

Character Developments

  • Velin: Discovers an ancient artifact and gains new insights into his Druidic Path during the Wind of Nature.
  • Xuemiyya: Comprehends the essence of nature and witnesses Velin reading an explicit book.
  • Kyle: Comprehends the essence of nature.
  • Tayana the Wind Fairy: Recognizes the Anansi's Sword and suspects a connection between it and Cecilia.

Significant Themes

  • The power and significance of nature.
  • The passage of time and the preservation of ancient artifacts.
  • The search for and recognition of lost or forgotten objects (e.g., the Anansi's Sword).

Character Interactions

  • Velin and Tayana: Velin shows the black long spear to Tayana, who identifies it as an artifact from the Giant Beast Era.
  • Velin and Xuemiyya: Xuemiyya catches Velin reading an explicit book.
  • Velin, Xuemiyya, and Kyle: The three of them fish together and later contemplate the essence of nature.
  • Tayana and the King of Wind Fairies: Tayana communicates with the King of Wind Fairies through the Spirit of Rulayoka.

Ch. 1072Sathadlos Tree

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Velin, Kyle, and Xuemiyya return from the Realm Above the Clouds, where they spent a month.
  • Tadius, the Mage Tower's master, greets them and expresses interest in the Seven-Colored Liquid from the Realm Above the Clouds.
  • Velin and Xuemiyya sort through their spoils, focusing on the coordinates for a habitable interlayer space and a Demigod Grade Ring of Mind Protection.
  • Velin summons Mina to discuss the three Sathadlos Tree seeds she asked him to obtain.

Character Developments

  • Velin demonstrates his strategic thinking and patience in dealing with Tadius.
  • Xuemiyya shows her knowledge of Dream Trees and their characteristics.
  • Mina reveals her expertise in Dream Trees and her desire to help Velin plant the Sathadlos Tree.

Significant Themes

  • The power of patience and strategy in dealing with influential figures like Tadius.
  • The importance of knowledge and understanding in navigating complex situations, as shown by Xuemiyya's explanation of Dream Trees.
  • The theme of selflessness and generosity, as Mina initially offers to help Velin but later tries to back out.

Character Interactions

  • Velin, Kyle, and Xuemiyya work together to navigate their return and sort through their spoils.
  • Velin and Xuemiyya playfully set a trap for Mina, highlighting their teamwork and affection for each other.
  • Mina's interaction with Velin and Xuemiyya showcases her desire to help but also her reluctance to reveal certain information.

Ch. 1073Mina's Secret

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Mina reveals the true purpose of the Sathadlos Tree: to create an "Innocent Body" or "Second Body" that can completely possess and survive without being oppressed by the world.
  • Mina confesses she did this for Philo, a Treant, without his knowledge.
  • Velin agrees to keep this a secret from Philo in exchange for Mina's help in planting the Sathadlos Tree.
  • Velin teases Mina, making her promise to do three things for him, but ultimately settles on one: to cultivate the Sathadlos Tree well.

Character Developments

  • Mina: Shows courage in confessing her secret and standing up to Velin, but also displays naivety and innocence.
  • Velin: Demonstrates his mischievous side but ultimately shows care for Mina's feelings and well-being.
  • Xuemiyya: Acts as a mediator and shows concern for Mina's emotions.

Significant Themes

  • Friendship: Velin and Mina's friendship is tested and strengthened through this secret.
  • Love and Relationships: Mina's secret love for Philo is revealed, adding complexity to her character.
  • Trust and Deception: The theme of keeping secrets and the potential consequences of deception are explored.

Character Interactions

  • Velin and Mina: Their friendship is playful and teasing, with Velin often taking advantage of Mina's innocence.
  • Mina and Xuemiyya: Xuemiyya shows maternal care and concern for Mina, acting as a protector and mediator.
  • Mina and Philo: Their relationship is hinted at, with Mina's actions driven by her love for Philo.

Ch. 1074You Weren't Afraid of Grandpa Before!

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Velin and Xuemiyya sort through the glowing orbs, setting aside valuable items, gifts, and items of indeterminate value.
  • Velin finds three strange objects with alien power, decides to give them to Tadius or Kyle for study.
  • They return to the Mage Tower, find Kyle and Tadius playing chess. Velin gives Tadius the dodecahedron.
  • Tadius disables the dodecahedron's self-destruct mechanism and begins unlocking the spatial lock.

Character Developments

  • Velin shows respect for Tadius's knowledge and expertise, but also displays a level of caution in approaching him.
  • Xuemiyya shows affection and care towards Velin, supporting him and showing interest in his activities.
  • Tadius demonstrates his vast knowledge and skill in deciphering alien technology.

Significant Themes

  • Curiosity and Exploration: Both Velin and Tadius are driven by curiosity to explore the unknown, represented by the alien objects.
  • Respect for Knowledge and Expertise: Velin respects Tadius's knowledge and Kyle's wisdom, showing deference to their expertise.
  • Affection and Support: Xuemiyya's actions show affection and support towards Velin, highlighting their strong bond.

Character Interactions

  • Velin and Xuemiyya interact affectionately, with Velin showing concern for Xuemiyya's well-being and Xuemiyya supporting Velin's endeavors.
  • Velin and Tadius interact professionally, with Velin seeking Tadius's expertise and Tadius showing willingness to help.
  • Kyle and Tadius engage in a chess game, displaying a level of camaraderie and mutual respect.

Ch. 1075Inside the Cube...

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Velin and Xuemiyya wake up from their slumber.
  • Tadius successfully deciphers the ball of light, revealing a metallic city from another Plane World.
  • They enter the city, facing laser attacks, and descend to the third level.
  • They reach the city's core, encountering an electronic flow that communicates with them.

Character Developments

  • Velin shows curiosity and excitement about the discovery.
  • Xuemiyya displays her magic abilities, lighting up the dark environment.
  • Tadius demonstrates his power and knowledge, threatening the electronic flow.
  • Kyle uses his Holy Flame to burn through the metal door.

Significant Themes

  • Exploration and discovery of other worlds.
  • Communication and understanding between different entities.
  • Power dynamics and threats.

Character Interactions

  • Velin and Xuemiyya share a moment of intimacy when she pats his hand.
  • Velin and Tadius discuss their knowledge about control hubs from different Plane Worlds.
  • Tadius threatens the electronic flow, attempting to reveal its presence.
  • The electronic flow communicates with the group, revealing past encounters with others from different Plane Worlds.

Ch. 1076Metal City

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Velin and his group encounter a blue phantom, a remnant of a Metal City that traversed the Star Sea.
  • The blue phantom reveals its city was forced into subspace by a Wizard, where it remained for 3,000 years.
  • Velin offers to trade the Metal City for Tadius's Magic City, with Tadius agreeing after some consideration.
  • Tadius renames the blue phantom 'Leibuta' and the Metal City 'Hervata'.
  • Velin inspects a combat automaton from Hervata, testing its capabilities against his Azure Wood - Faceless Clone.

Character Developments

  • Velin demonstrates his shrewdness and negotiation skills in trading the Metal City for the Magic City.
  • Tadius shows curiosity and caution in dealing with Velin, ultimately agreeing to the trade.
  • The blue phantom exhibits emotions and a desire to maintain its essential nature, accepting its new identity as Leibuta.

Significant Themes

  • Curiosity and the desire for knowledge (Tadius's interest in the Metal City).
  • Adaptability and compromise (the blue phantom's acceptance of its new circumstances).
  • Power dynamics and negotiation (Velin's trade with Tadius).

Character Interactions

  • Velin and Tadius engage in a negotiation, with Velin demonstrating his understanding of Tadius's curiosity and Tadius considering Velin's shrewdness.
  • Velin interacts with the blue phantom, initially questioning its story and later inspecting one of its combat automatons.
  • Tadius interacts with the blue phantom, renaming it Leibuta and imprinting it with knowledge of the Ilairelia World and a servant contract.

Ch. 1077Tadius's Methods

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Tadius and others learn about the Metal City's combat automatons, which are semi-biological weapons using consciousness as their core.
  • The consciousness can be derived from virtual game AI or living beings, with the latter being subjected to brainwashing and forced to kill their relatives to prove their loyalty.
  • Tadius decides to help Velin and the others research the Metal City's structure.
  • Tadius later seeks Velin's help in the Metal City, revealing a blonde girl encased in a purple crystal with immense, disorderly power.

Character Developments

  • Tadius shows curiosity and excitement about the Metal City's technology but also understands the ethical implications, expressing a desire not to fall into the Evil Alignment.
  • Velin demonstrates his willingness to help Tadius without hesitation, aiming to build goodwill with the Legendary Mage.
  • The blue phantom, Tadius's captured assistant, is tortured and becomes subservient, indicating it has been subjected to harsh treatment.

Significant Themes

  • Ethical Dilemmas: The use of living consciousness for combat automatons raises ethical questions, with Tadius acknowledging the cruelty of the process.
  • Curiosity vs. Morality: Tadius's interest in the Metal City's technology is balanced against his awareness of the potential moral pitfalls.
  • Power and Control: The Metal City's combat automatons and the blonde girl's immense power highlight the theme of power and its control, with both examples showing potential for destruction.

Character Interactions

  • Tadius and Velin: Tadius seeks Velin's help, and Velin agrees without hesitation, showing mutual respect and cooperation.
  • Tadius and the Blue Phantom: Tadius tortures the blue phantom for information, indicating a power dynamic and lack of trust.
  • Velin, Xuemiyya, and Kyle: The trio reads magic books together, showing camaraderie and shared interests.

Ch. 1078The Former Owner of Metal City

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Tadius reveals that the blue phantom lied about its past and intentions. It was once a psionic genius named Tashana, who was defeated and sealed by a Wizard. Her defeat triggered the 'prohibition' of Metal City, causing it to enter subspace.
  • Tadius plans to cultivate Tashana into a tool to further his knowledge and power.
  • Velin and his group return to Star Moon Fort after a month-long trip. They are greeted by Hilda and Sisina, who reveal that Velin's elder relatives have arrived.

Character Developments

  • Tadius: Shows his ruthless side as an Arcanist, willing to experiment on others without regard for their well-being. He values knowledge and power above all else.
  • Velin: Demonstrates caution and wariness when he senses something amiss upon returning to Star Moon Fort. He understands the implications of his mother's visit and decides to handle something before greeting her.
  • Angus: Shows a mix of emotions upon seeing Velin after a long time, including pride in his son's growth and a desire to settle their past score. However, he also displays affection, claiming to have missed Velin.

Significant Themes

  • Power and knowledge: Tadius' thirst for power and knowledge leads him to disregard the well-being of others, as seen in his plans for Tashana.
  • Family dynamics: The relationship between Velin, Angus, and Velin's mother is complex, with a mix of affection, pride, and unresolved issues.

Character Interactions

  • Tadius and the blue phantom (Tashana): Tadius shows no mercy towards Tashana, considering her a tool for his own gain. He silences her screams when they become bothersome.
  • Velin and Angus: Velin bows respectfully to Angus, acknowledging him as his father. Angus expresses a mix of emotions upon seeing Velin, including pride and affection.
  • Velin and Xuemiyya: Velin and Xuemiyya work together, with Xuemiyya going to find Velin's mother while Velin handles something in the study.

Ch. 1079The Old Father's Arrival

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Angus, Velin's father, visits Qixing Territory, hinting at a hidden motive.
  • Angus reveals that Velin's elder brother is struggling to manage family affairs due to resistance from uncles.
  • Angus mentions the underground world in the Leya Great Forest, where a major event occurred involving a Low-Legendary Black Dragon and a Legendary Intermediate Evil Soul Eye.
  • Angus informs Velin that the underground world has been divided, with Velin receiving one portion, which will start generating profits after ten years.

Character Developments

  • Velin remains suspicious of his father's true intentions and maintains a guarded demeanor.
  • Angus shows concern for Velin's well-being but struggles to express it effectively.
  • Velin demonstrates his cunning and manipulative nature, playing on his father's emotions and catching him off guard.

Significant Themes

  • The complex father-son relationship between Velin and Angus, marked by tension, manipulation, and underlying affection.
  • The power dynamics within the family, with Velin's elder brother facing resistance from uncles.
  • The importance of resources and wealth, with Velin's portion of the underground world expected to generate profits after ten years.

Character Interactions

  • Velin and Angus engage in a tense conversation, with Velin probing for information and Angus trying to maintain control.
  • Velin teases his father, pushing his buttons and catching him off guard.
  • Angus struggles to express his emotions and maintain his composure in the face of Velin's manipulations.

Ch. 1080Rewards from the Church of Life

Key Plot Points

  • Velin learns about the origin and benefits of the Ancient Ruin's Illusionary Realm Trial from his father, Angus.
  • Angus reveals he gained strength from the illusion, and Velin shares his sudden advancement in power.
  • Velin receives a letter from the Church of Life, rewarding him for warning them about the Outer God incident.

Character Developments

  • Velin shows curiosity and diligence in handling matters after realizing he missed important news.
  • Angus shows concern for Velin's procrastination and encourages him to be more diligent.
  • The Pontiff of the Church of Life expresses gratitude and goodwill towards Velin.

Significant Themes

  • The power of the Ancient Ruin's illusion and its potential benefits for Velin.
  • The relationship between Velin and Angus, showing concern and mutual understanding.
  • The Church of Life's recognition and rewards for Velin's contributions.

Character Interactions

  • Velin and Angus discuss the Ancient Ruin, Angus's strength gain, and Velin's sudden advancement.
  • Velin and Angus discuss the Church of Life's rewards and Angus's upcoming trip with Velin's mother.
  • Velin reads the Pontiff's letter, feeling gratitude and goodwill towards the Pontiff.
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