Chapter Summaries

After breaking through to the Cosmic Fifth Realm, Lin Qi strengthened his family’s prospects, reviewed his new realm, and met the Deep Space Institute Master with Kongming Ruler. His teacher congratulated him and began explaining that Lin Qi would cultivate a new Source Energy Technique created by the Deep Space Institute Master.

• Lin Qi told Lin Xiao and Lin Zhaoyue to pursue Star Seeds and gave each of them five billion Cultivation Points to improve their Law Comprehension.
• Lin Qi congratulated Qin Ling on becoming the strongest in the latest Abyss Ruins round, and Qin Ling said his teacher had entered seclusion to attempt becoming a Dominator.
• Lin Qi reviewed the Cosmic Fifth Realm’s combat ranks, contacted the Deep Space Institute Master, and began studying the sixth volume of the Book of Void to comprehend Compression True Meaning.
• Lin Qi traveled to the Second Sacred Island with Kongming Ruler and met the Deep Space Institute Master, who gave them Chenyu Water and warned Lin Qi that he must help the Human Race resist other races.
• The Deep Space Institute Master told Lin Qi that he would cultivate a new Source Energy Technique created by his teacher, which would form Cosmic Power suited to his abilities and laws.

Lin Qi received guidance on the Space Law from the Deep Space Institute Master and made rapid progress in Compression True Meaning. He purchased the Cosmic Destruction Scripture, and a month later Sun Burning Ruler delivered the perfected Technique to him.

• The Deep Space Institute Master gave Lin Qi a Space Bracelet and explained the Space Law while showing him its Secret Patterns.
• Lin Qi comprehended ten Mysterious Profundities of Compression True Meaning during a year of guidance, then left the Divine Palace with Kongming Ruler.
• Lin Qi bought the Cosmic Destruction Scripture for 10 billion Cultivation Points through Star Spirit and considered how he would fund future cultivation and upgrades.
• One month later, Sun Burning Ruler visited Lin Qi and delivered the perfected Cosmic Destruction Scripture in a metal box.

Lin Qi received the Cosmic Destruction Scripture and, guided by the Deep Space Institute Master's consciousness, began cultivating its method for condensing Cosmic Power. He fused his Metal, thunder, and space Source Powers into a new, dark power, shaking Tianhai Residence as it formed.

• Sun Burning Ruler delivered the Cosmic Destruction Scripture to Lin Qi and warned him that cultivating it would be difficult.
• The Deep Space Institute Master's consciousness appeared from the scripture and explained the technique's origins, purpose, and requirements.
• The Deep Space Institute Master taught Lin Qi how to condense Cosmic Power by fusing his laws and Source Powers.
• Lin Qi began cultivating beneath the Void Tree, separating his Metal, thunder, and space Source Powers and combining them through violent collisions.
• Lin Qi's three Source Powers fused into an ultimate darkness, and the resulting power caused space and Tianhai Residence to tremble.

Lin Qi successfully cultivated Destruction Power and observed the Spear of Destruction, advancing the Cosmic Destruction Scripture to its first level. He began the nine-level training path toward Cosmic Fifth Realm perfection, with a Destruction Secret Script formed in his body.

• Lin Qi cultivated Destruction Power, healed and strengthened his body, and tested the force by tearing through space.
• The Deep Space Institute Master congratulated Lin Qi, explained Destruction Power and the cultivation demands of the Cosmic Fifth Realm, then returned to the Technique.
• Lin Qi read about the Spear of Destruction, the weapon's history, and how the Deep Space Institute Master had obtained and restored it.
• Lin Qi observed the Spear of Destruction in his Consciousness Space, using his Golden Pupil to study its Secret Patterns and Laws.
• Lin Qi successfully observed the spear, formed a Destruction Secret Script in his body, and advanced the Cosmic Destruction Scripture to its first level.

Lin Qi broke through to the Cosmic Fifth Realm, fused his strength into Cosmic Power, and continued improving by absorbing Source Energy. After agreeing to spar with Xilan, he visited the Artifact Emperor to upgrade his Secret Treasures, where he learned his materials could raise both to Six-Pattern quality.

• Lin Qi examined his new Star Body Strength and continued absorbing Source Energy as his body transformed after breaking through to the Cosmic Fifth Realm.
• Lin Qi read his messages, learned Gutao and other geniuses planned to enter the Abyss Secret Realm, and agreed to spar with Xilan.
• Lin Qi contacted the Artifact Emperor and traveled to the Black Iron Institute with materials from the Deep Space Institute Master.
• The Artifact Emperor examined Lin Qi's materials and said they could upgrade the Nine Li Battle Armor and Chongyuan Great Spear to Six-Pattern Secret Treasures.

Lin Qi gave the Artifact Emperor the Nine Li Battle Armor and Chongyuan Great Spear to upgrade, obtained two Black Stone Tablet fragments, and cultivated for several years. After making progress in his laws and physical strength, he arranged a spar with Xilan and logged into the Primordial World.

• Lin Qi asked the Artifact Emperor to upgrade his Secret Treasures, and the Artifact Emperor estimated the work would take two or three hundred years.
• The Artifact Emperor recognized Lin Qi’s black stone as an extremely valuable material and sold him two matching fragments for a total of two hundred million Cultivation Points.
• Lin Qi assembled the fragments into a tablet that was seven-tenths complete, then stored it in his Source Core.
• Lin Qi watched Star-Swallowing Xiaotian continue absorbing Source Energy before returning to cultivation under the Void Tree.
• Xilan learned that Lin Qi had agreed to spar and prepared to meet him after her cultivation session.
• Lin Qi gained the 20th Mysterious Profundity and the 20th Destruction Secret Runes, then arranged a spar with Xilan and logged into the Primordial World.

Lin Qi and Xilan began a virtual battle on a desolate planet, testing their strength with ordinary weapons and armor. Lin Qi’s vast Source Core World and Destruction Power challenged Xilan’s varied abilities, but she caught him off guard with a teleporting sword strike; he healed and withdrew, leaving their battle ongoing.

• Lin Qi and Xilan selected ordinary combat equipment and started their virtual spar after exchanging greetings.
• Lin Qi and Xilan projected their Source Core Worlds against each other, and Lin Qi’s larger world gained the advantage.
• Xilan attacked Lin Qi with a formation of blue flying daggers, while Lin Qi countered with Destruction Power and his spear.
• Lin Qi knocked away Xilan’s daggers, but Xilan teleported behind him and pierced his armor with a sword attack.
• Lin Qi’s wounds healed instantly through his Star God Body, and he teleported dozens of kilometers away.

Lin Qi and Xilan resumed their sparring, and their masters watched as they assessed the fighters’ strengths. The battle remained undecided, with Kongming Ruler believing Lin Qi could still win despite his current disadvantages.

• Lin Qi recovered from Xilan’s sword attack and recognized her combat skill, while Xilan realized his body and recovery were unusually powerful.
• Xilan warned Lin Qi she would stop holding back, and they clashed again as she attacked with ten Cold Water Power-infused Flying Blades and Lin Qi countered with his spear and Golden Pupil.
• Master Cangming and Kongming Ruler arrived to watch the fight and discussed the two Legendary Geniuses’ abilities.
• Master Cangming judged Xilan favored to win because Lin Qi had only just reached the Cosmic Fifth Realm, but Kongming Ruler argued that a single Killing Move could decide the match.

Lin Qi fought Xilan in a planet-shattering battle and used [Golden Pupil] to locate and destroy her hidden Source Core, winning the match. Xilan reappeared after the battle and asked how he had found the Core she kept moving.

• Master Cangming and Kongming Ruler watched as Lin Qi and Xilan clashed with their Cosmic Power and Killing Moves, shattering half the planet.
• Lin Qi and Xilan exchanged devastating attacks, and Lin Qi used [Golden Pupil] to discover that Xilan's Source Core was near her ribs.
• Lin Qi pierced Xilan's body, struck her Source Core, and shattered it before she could Teleport away.
• The Star Spirit announced Lin Qi's victory, and Lin Qi reflected that the battle had been far harder than his previous fights.
• Xilan reappeared, congratulated Lin Qi, and asked how he had found her constantly moving Source Core.

Lin Qi defeated Xilan in a sparring match, impressing Master Cangming and Kongming Ruler with his combat talent. After reflecting on the Territory Battlefield and speaking with Kongming Ruler, Lin Qi prepared to grow stronger before heading there to earn resources and make a name for himself.

• Lin Qi told Xilan that instinct had led him to her Source Core, while keeping his Golden Pupil secret.
• Xilan acknowledged Lin Qi's strength, and Master Cangming and Kongming Ruler discussed his victory and the Human Race's worsening position on the Territory Battlefield.
• Lin Qi returned to Tianhai Residence and found that fighting and cultivating with the Malang Divine Water had increased his Star Body Strength by five million.
• Lin Qi considered Xilan's near-fatal encounter with an Emperor Rank hunter from the Heavenly God Race and resolved to improve his strength before visiting the Territory Battlefield.
• Kongming Ruler praised Lin Qi, warned him against arrogance, and said their Teacher would provide a life-saving trump card when he set out for the Territory Battlefield.

Lin Qi cultivated for 300 years, advancing his Space Laws comprehension and Cosmic Destruction Scripture while Yan Zun broke through to the Cosmic Sixth Realm and a Supreme Being returned to the Primordial Sacred Land. With his Secret Treasure upgrade complete and Void Fruits growing, Lin Qi prepared to collect the treasure before heading to the Territory Battlefield.

• Lin Qi planned to enter the Territory Battlefield once his Secret Treasure was upgraded, then focused on studying the Compression True Meaning and cultivating with the Book of Void.
• Xilan, Eon, Mijia, and Leven entered the Territory Battlefield, while several of Thunder Venerate's disciples advanced or prepared to break through after receiving Star Seeds.
• Yan Zun successfully became a Cosmic Sixth Realm Dominator, and a returning Supreme Being accepted Qin Ling as her disciple and Thunder Venerate and other former Legendary Geniuses as registered disciples.
• After 300 years of cultivation, Lin Qi comprehended 150 kinds of Mysterious Profundity in the Compression True Meaning and advanced the Cosmic Destruction Scripture to its second level.
• Xiao Chan told Lin Qi that the Artifact Emperor had finished upgrading his Secret Treasure, and Lin Qi arranged to collect it while noting that the Void Fruits would mature in about 5,000 years.

Lin Qi collected his upgraded Six-Pattern Secret Treasures and tested their greatly increased power before attending Yan Zun’s breakthrough celebration. There, Yan Zun announced her new title, Hongyan Ruler, while Lin Qi prepared to meet his teacher before leaving for the Territory Battlefield.

• The Artifact Emperor gave Lin Qi his upgraded Nine Li Battle Armor and Chongyuan Great Spear and charged him 12.2 billion cultivation points.
• Lin Qi tested the Six-Pattern Secret Treasures and found that they greatly strengthened his defenses and Destruction Power.
• Three months later, Lin Qi attended Yan Zun’s celebration, where he greeted his teacher, senior brothers, and the Artifact Emperor.
• Kongming Ruler told Lin Qi to meet the Deep Space Institute Master for guidance before heading to the Territory Battlefield, and Thunder Venerate promised to brief him on the battlefield.
• Yan Zun announced that she would relinquish her old title and be known as Hongyan Ruler after breaking through to become a Dominator.

Lin Qi celebrated Qin Ling becoming Lord of Xu Yuan’s disciple, then followed Kongming Ruler to Second Sacred Island and met with the Deep Space Institute Master. The Master gave Lin Qi an Evasion Bead for the Territory Battlefield and began guiding him in the Laws of Space, where Lin Qi rapidly comprehended new Mysterious Profundities.

• Qin Ling told Lin Qi that Lord of Xu Yuan had accepted him as a disciple and had given him and other former Legendary Geniuses valuable guidance.
• Kongming Ruler explained that honorific titles could be inherited, but Lin Qi said he wanted a unique title of his own.
• Lin Qi learned that Hongyan Ruler’s breakthrough had been officially announced, then arrived at Second Sacred Island and entered the Divine Palace to meet the Deep Space Institute Master.
• The Deep Space Institute Master warned Lin Qi to conceal his identity on the Territory Battlefield and gave him an Evasion Bead that could help him escape even powerful enemies.
• The Deep Space Institute Master gave Lin Qi Marrow Heart Fluid and began teaching him the Laws of Space; Lin Qi quickly comprehended the Compression True Meaning and several Mysterious Profundities.

Lin Qi completed three years of space-law training with the Deep Space Institute Master and then met Thunder Venerate to learn about the Territory Battlefield. Thunder Venerate explained the Human Race’s small, remote territory and began recounting how it had risen from under the Demon Race’s control.

• The Human Race celebrated Yan Zun’s breakthrough into a Dominator, while other races worried that her rise made humanity a greater threat.
• After three years of guidance, Lin Qi comprehended the 200th Mysterious Profundity of Space Law Compression True Meaning and greatly increased his Star Body Strength.
• The Deep Space Institute Master praised Lin Qi’s talent, and Lin Qi returned to Tianhai Residence to plan his meeting with Thunder Venerate and Qin Ling’s upcoming celebration banquet.
• Lin Qi met Thunder Venerate, who showed him the Universe Star Map and explained that the Human Race’s territory was small and remote compared with those of older Peak Races.
• Thunder Venerate recounted how the Human Race had endured exploitation under the Demon Race and gained an opportunity to rise when the Dragon Race and Demon Race began fighting.

Thunder Venerate explained the Human Race’s history, its conflicts with the other Peak Races, and the Territory Battlefield’s service options to Lin Qi. Lin Qi chose to begin by guarding the border, bought the Thousand Faces secret art, and registered for battlefield service, which he had to start within three years.

• Thunder Venerate recounted how the Human Race gained independence, expanded its territory, and grew powerful enough to challenge the Demon Race and Zerg.
• Thunder Venerate explained that the Peak Races were joining forces against the Human Race and described the dangers and roles of the Territory Battlefield.
• Thunder Venerate outlined several battlefield assignments, and Lin Qi rejected the Frontline Battlefield and chose border duty as a transition.
• Thunder Venerate advised Lin Qi to disguise himself, and Lin Qi decided to learn Thousand Faces, a secret art created by the Shadow Dominator.
• Lin Qi bought Thousand Faces and registered for Territory Battlefield service through the Deep Space Academy Official Website, which required him to report within three years.

Lin Qi traveled with Thunder Venerate and Horton to Deep Space Institute Headquarters, where he registered for Territory Battlefield service and learned that his deployment had been decided. A month later, Lin Qi and countless other Human Race members prepared to depart for their assigned warships.

• Lin Qi chose to join the Territory Patrol Team and resumed comprehending the laws of space while planning to bring Star Devouring Beast Xiaotian to the battlefield.
• At Qin Ling's celebration banquet, Qin Ling said he would cultivate in seclusion to reach the Cosmic Fifth Realm, and he and Lin Qi wished each other success and a safe return.
• Thunder Venerate and Horton took Lin Qi aboard Thunder Venerate's Cosmic Spaceship and explained that they were heading to Deep Space Institute Headquarters before traveling to the Territory Battlefield.
• The group reached headquarters, where Thunder Venerate showed Lin Qi its defenses and Deep Space Tower, then told him his destination had been decided and his warship would leave in a month.
• After registering, Lin Qi prepared quietly as other recruits arrived, and a month later Human Race members gathered at the airport to board their assigned Cosmic Warships.

Lin Qi disguised himself as Yang Jian and traveled aboard the T-66 Cosmic Warship to Dongle Base in the dangerous Tanai Star Domain, studying spatial laws during the year-long journey. After arriving, he met Thunder Venerate and heard General Chief Barley welcome the new arrivals to the Territory Battlefield.

• Lin Qi boarded the T-66 under the identity Yang Jian and confirmed that he had been assigned to patrol the Dongle Star System.
• Lin Qi studied the sixth volume of the Book of Void during the journey and made limited progress comprehending spatial laws.
• The warship arrived at Dongle Base, where Lin Qi observed its battered defenses and learned that patrols faced threats from the Zerg, Demon Race, Hell Race, and their affiliates.
• Thunder Venerate arrived at the base with two other Cosmic Fifth Realm existences, and Barley greeted them.
• Barley introduced himself as Dongle Base's General Chief and told the new members that they had to earn enough Contribution Points before retiring from service.

Lin Qi settled into Dongle Base and learned that he had been assigned to lead the Ninth Squad in the dangerous D-36 patrol region. He and his new colleagues Kai and Gina were scheduled to begin patrol duty the next day.

• General Chief Barley welcomed the new members, and Lin Qi traveled to the villa district with Kai and Gina.
• Lin Qi claimed Manor No. 099, gave Xiao Chan control of it, and discovered that Gina lived next door.
• At the welcoming banquet, Kai explained Dongle Base’s patrol structure and the danger facing its members.
• General Chief Barley assigned the newcomers to patrol squads, and Lin Qi found that he would lead the Ninth Squad in East District D-36 with Kai among his members and Gina leading the Tenth Squad.
• Kai told Lin Qi and Gina that their first patrol would begin the next day, and he looked forward to fighting beings from other races.

Lin Qi prepared for his first patrol mission in the dangerous Dongle Star System, where Second Senior Brother Horton warned him about the risks and urged him to guide his squad. After boarding a Blood Sword Cosmic Spaceship with the other patrol members, Lin Qi met Captain Gu Lei and learned that their region had recently suffered casualties.

• Lin Qi added his ten squad members to a group chat, while Kai chatted with them and brought them to eat together.
• Horton warned Lin Qi that patrols in the Dongle Star System were dangerous and asked him to guide his squad; Lin Qi promised to protect his members.
• Lin Qi, Gina, Kai, and the others traveled to the airport and boarded the Blood Sword Cosmic Spaceship under Captain Gu Lei.
• Gu Lei introduced the other squad captains, and Haibo, Zula, and Hodgson warned the newcomers about past losses and the dangers of their patrol region.

Lin Qi joined a patrol squad bound for Region D-36, learned about the dangers facing its planets, and promised to protect his team. Meanwhile, six Zerg Mother Empresses gathered in the region and planned to devour Human planets and overpower the patrol squads.

• Gu Lei explained that the squad would patrol 123 planets in Region D-36, many of which faced raids from hostile races.
• Zula described how the Human Race had freed the region’s people from being raised as food, and Hodgson shared how Human experts had rescued his planet.
• Gu Lei warned the squad about threats from the Zerg, especially Mother Empresses leading large numbers of Insect Race Warriors.
• Lin Qi told his team to obey orders, promised they would not die while he was there, and began cultivating.
• Six Zerg Mother Empresses met inside a Zerg Nest in Region D-36 and planned to devour Human planets, confident they could defeat the patrol squads.