Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Alliance army stabilizes and adapts its strategy to combat the Noreya Empire's self-detonating ships and planets, pushing them back to a safe distance.
• Lin Yu realizes that the current pace won't allow enough time to complete their mission and decides to take a high-risk approach.
• The Chaos Ray Carriers and the 21st Detachment of the Civilization Guardian Legion, commanded by Zhang Sai, arrive.
• Lin Yu reveals the critical nature of their mission: to destroy a target within the Noreya Empire's Imperial Star system within 20 hours, or risk the annihilation of the entire Alliance fleet.

Character Developments

• Lin Yu demonstrates strategic thinking and adaptability in commanding the army and shows determination in taking risks to ensure mission success.
• Zhang Sai, initially confused, understands the gravity of the situation and accepts the high-risk mission.

Significant Themes

• Strategic adaptability in the face of unexpected challenges.
• The consequences of delay and the importance of timely action.
• The burden of command and the weight of responsibility.

Character Interactions

• Lin Yu and Zhang Sai communicate their understanding of the mission's importance and the risks involved.
• Lin Yu's personal involvement in the mission highlights the gravity of the situation and his commitment to its success.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Civilization Guardian Legion's 21st Detachment, led by Commander Zhang Sai, and Lin Yu's guard unit merge for a mission.
• They aim to break through the Noreya Empire's three defensive lines, enter the Empire's mother universe, and destroy the Black Hole Annihilation device.
• After easily breaking through the first defensive line, they face tens of millions of early-First Tier Black Hole Lifeforms in the Imperial Capital star system.
• A fierce battle ensues, with the Federation forces suffering casualties as they struggle to break through the enemy's numbers.

Character Developments

• Lin Yu demonstrates strategic thinking and leadership, coordinating with Zhang Sai and making tactical decisions.
• Zhang Sai shows loyalty and concern for his troops, refusing to endanger them without necessity.
• The Civilization Guardians display resilience and determination, fighting against overwhelming odds.

Significant Themes

• The disparity in numbers and tiers between the Federation and Empire forces highlights the challenges of war and the importance of strategic planning.
• The Federation's core strength, the Civilization Guardians, faces significant losses, emphasizing the cost of war and the value of each life.

Character Interactions

• Lin Yu and Zhang Sai communicate and coordinate effectively, showing mutual respect and understanding.
• The Civilization Guardians fight together, demonstrating camaraderie and unity in the face of adversity.
• The Empire's Black Hole Lifeforms are portrayed as cannon fodder, contrasting with the elite status of the Federation's Civilization Guardians.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lin Yu breaches the Empire's second and third defensive lines, but Radu doesn't pursue to avoid bringing strategic weapons close to the Imperial Capital.
• Lin Yu destroys the Black Hole Cavity Particle Annihilation Device, the Empire's last resort.
• Lin Yu and his forces, now in the Empire's home universe, plan to evade Imperial forces until the Federation's main fleet arrives.

Character Developments

• Lin Yu demonstrates strategic thinking and adaptability, deciding to play a game of hide-and-seek to preserve his forces.
• Radu, desperate, orders a risky maneuver to annihilate Lin Yu's forces.

Significant Themes

• The power of strategic weapons and the importance of keeping them out of enemy reach.
• The desperation of the Empire as their defenses crumble.
• The Federation's adaptability and resourcefulness in the face of adversity.

Character Interactions

• Lin Yu and Zhang Sai work together, with Lin Yu providing strategic guidance and Zhang Sai executing commands.
• Radu and Drake discuss their next move, showing the Empire's desperation and lack of options.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Federation launches a massive invasion with 2,000 Legions, filling half of the Empire's home universe.
• The Empire's defense lines are breached, leading to the destruction of their fleets and the fall of their capital.
• The Federation captures over eighty percent of the Empire's Black Hole Cavity Realms in the following thirty-six years.
• The Empire's new Divine Envoy is born, but it's too late to halt the Federation's advance.
• The Empire is completely eliminated in Federation Year 2255, and their database is seized, revealing the locations of the remaining sixteen Cleaners.

Character Developments

• Lin Yu, the Federation's leader, demonstrates strategic prowess and slippery tactics, leading his people to safety and ultimately defeating the Empire.
• Radu, the Empire's Divine Envoy, is killed by Lin Yu, marking the end of his brief reign.
• The Empire's new Divine Envoy is born but cannot prevent the Empire's collapse.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics between the Federation and the Empire shift dramatically due to military strength and strategic decisions.
• The Empire's reliance on their Divine Envoy for morale and fighting spirit is highlighted, as their collapse is imminent without it.

Character Interactions

• Lin Yu's group interacts with the Imperial army, evading capture and ultimately leading to the Empire's downfall.
• Lin Yu and Radu's final confrontation results in Radu's death.
• The Empire's citizens and remaining forces interact with the Federation's army, leading to their eventual surrender or death.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Great Xia Federation obtains a complete map of the Black Hole Cavity Space, including civilizations and their strengths.
• The Xilbeila Empire, leader of the Cleaners, is in a civil war despite being a Peak Seventh-order civilization.
• The Federation extends human lifespan to hundreds of millions of years and works towards making everyone a Black Hole Lifeform.
• The Azure Dragon Alliance discusses their next move after defeating the Noreya Empire. The closest Cleaner, the Dasaross Empire (Peak Fifth-order), is 1,780 realms away, with an estimated travel time of 1,000 years for an Unsolvable Peak Black Hole Civilization.
• Lin Fan proposes ambushing the first wave of Dasaross Empire's expeditionary forces.

Character Developments

• Lin Fan, the Federation Marshal, demonstrates strategic thinking and decisiveness in planning the next move against the Cleaners.
• The leaders of the Alliance civilizations show unity and commitment to supporting the Federation's plan.

Significant Themes

• Power Dynamics: The vastness of the Black Hole Cavity Space and the strength of the Cleaners highlight the power imbalance between the Federation and its enemies.
• Alliance and Cooperation: The Azure Dragon Alliance's existence underscores the importance of unity and cooperation among civilizations for survival.
• Lifespan and Evolution: The Federation's advancements in extending human lifespan and enabling everyone to become Black Hole Lifeforms emphasize their commitment to progress and transcendence.

Character Interactions

• Lin Fan communicates the Federation's findings and plans to the Alliance leaders, who respond with support and commitment.
• The Alliance leaders express their stance and willingness to provide full support to the Federation's plan.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lin Fan proposes ambushing the Dasaross Empire's expeditionary fleet.
• The plan involves 178 consecutive ambushes along a single route (Meridian Valley Route) consisting of 178 Black Hole Cavity Realms.
• The ambushes will be carried out using Chaos Ray Carriers, strategic weapons equipped with cross-border channel scanning, positioning, and self-destruct devices.
• The carriers will be deployed in advance and cloaked using a new Alliance technology to avoid detection.

Character Developments

• Lin Fan demonstrates strategic prowess and innovative thinking in planning the ambush.
• Montero, the head of the Tailo Empire's military, shows understanding and support for Lin Fan's plan.

Significant Themes

• Strategic planning and adaptability in warfare.
• The importance of technological advancements in military strategy.
• The potential consequences of underestimating one's enemy.

Character Interactions

• Lin Fan presents his plan to the Alliance's military leaders, with Montero playing a significant role in questioning and understanding the strategy.
• The interaction highlights Lin Fan's ability to inspire and engage his subordinates in strategic planning.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Alliance decides to use 178 Black Hole Mimicry Devices on Chaos Ray Carriers as disposable consumables to ambush the Dasaross Empire's expeditionary fleet at the Meridian Valley Route.
• The combined Alliance and Federation fleet, led by Wang Hai and Montero, embarks on the Meridian Valley Plan in Federation Year 2260.
• After 25 years, the fleet arrives at Meridian Valley 178, where they encounter the Violet Empire, a peak third-tier Black Hole Civilization.

Character Developments

• Luo Li, initially skeptical, understands and agrees with Lin Fan's strategic plan.
• Montero solidifies his position as the top commander of the Alliance Fleet.

Significant Themes

• Strategic planning and long-term vision (Lin Fan's plan to cripple the Dasaross Empire's fleet and gain development time).
• Resource management and investment (using precious resources for a potential high return).
• Territorial control and defense (the Violet Empire's response to the opening of the Cross-border Channel).

Character Interactions

• Lin Fan communicates his plan to Luo Li, convincing her of its strategic value.
• Wang Hai and Montero lead the combined fleet, demonstrating unity between the Alliance and the Federation.
• The Violet Empire, as a peak third-tier Black Hole Civilization, responds to the external threat posed by the opening of the Cross-border Channel.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Violet Empire, a powerful third-tier Black Hole Civilization, faces annihilation by the Alliance's grand army due to a vast technological gap.
• The Violet Empire's Empress Karen sends a request for unconditional surrender to the Alliance after realizing the hopelessness of the battle.
• The Alliance's frontline fleet receives the surrender request and seeks guidance from their commanders, Wang Hai and Montero.
• Wang Hai contacts the Federal Fleet Headquarters to discuss the surrender with Marshal Lin Fan, who agrees to accept it under certain conditions.

Character Developments

• Empress Karen of the Violet Empire shows her willingness to sacrifice the Empire's pride and dignity to save her people from annihilation.
• Wang Hai and Montero, Alliance commanders, demonstrate strategic thinking and caution in handling the surrender request, seeking guidance from higher authorities.
• Marshal Lin Fan, leader of the Azure Dragon Alliance, shows diplomatic flexibility and long-term strategic planning in his response to the surrender request.

Significant Themes

• The vast disparity in technology and power between civilizations leads to one-sided conflicts and surrender.
• The importance of strategic planning and long-term vision in dealing with complex situations, such as the Alliance's approach to the Meridian Valley Route and the Dasaross Empire's threat.
• The willingness to make sacrifices for the greater good, as shown by Empress Karen and Marshal Lin Fan's decisions.

Character Interactions

• Wang Hai and Montero discuss the surrender request, with Montero expressing his discomfort with the one-sided nature of the battle and suggesting that accepting the surrender could be beneficial for the Alliance.
• Wang Hai contacts Marshal Lin Fan to seek guidance on the surrender request, demonstrating the importance of clear communication and decision-making within the Alliance's hierarchy.
• Empress Karen and Eliana discuss the surrender request, with Karen expressing her hope that the Alliance's demands won't be excessive, highlighting their shared concern for the Violet Empire's future.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wang Hai meets Karen, the Emperor of the Violet Empire, in a virtual meeting.
• Wang Hai presents three conditions for the Empire to join the Alliance: 1) Share information about the enemy, 2) Allow Alliance military personnel to be stationed in the Empire, 3) Migrate the entire civilization to another location.
• Karen agrees to the conditions after understanding the imminent threat from a powerful and cruel civilization.
• A physical examination is conducted on Violet Empire soldiers, revealing no genetic relation to humans.

Character Developments

• Wang Hai demonstrates diplomatic skills and understanding of the Empire's situation, convincing Karen to join the Alliance.
• Karen shows strategic thinking and willingness to protect her civilization, agreeing to the Alliance's conditions.

Significant Themes

• The threat of an unknown, powerful civilization driving the Alliance's actions.
• The importance of genetic relation and alliance status in the universe.

Character Interactions

• Wang Hai and Karen engage in a tense yet productive negotiation, with Wang Hai providing information and reassurance, and Karen considering the Empire's best interests.
• Wang Hai expresses surprise and amusement at the physical differences between Violet Empire males and females.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Violet Empire has fully developed and migrated to better Black Hole Cavity Realms provided by the Federation.
• The Federation's foundational technology reaches Fifth-order Black Hole Civilization level, matching its warship capabilities.
• Luo Li, Jiang Xinlan, and Bai Zhi initiate the Second-generation Canglong-class Warship project and Realm Folding System's second generation.
• The Dasaross Empire's expeditionary fleet advances towards the Alliance's territory, leaving a portion of their forces to cleanse Black Hole Cavity Realms along the way.
• The Xilbeila Empire faces imminent danger from the Black and White Church, with their territories falling and people becoming believers of the Black Hole Cavity Consciousness.

Character Developments

• Empress Karen is satisfied with the Federation's allocation of Black Hole Cavity Realms.
• Luo Li, Jiang Xinlan, and Bai Zhi continue their technological advancements to strengthen the Federation's military capabilities.
• Emperor Carrot of the Xilbeila Empire faces a dire situation and seeks a solution to free his people from the Black Hole Cavity Consciousness's interference.

Significant Themes

• Technological advancement and its impact on military capabilities.
• The struggle against the Black Hole Cavity Consciousness and its influence on sentient beings.
• The consequences of religious extremism and fanaticism.

Character Interactions

• Luo Li, Jiang Xinlan, and Bai Zhi collaborate on new projects to enhance the Federation's military power.
• Emperor Carrot interacts with his guards, seeking a solution to save his empire from the Black and White Church's influence.
• The Dasaross Empire's commander, Sherris, discusses strategies with his fleet, prioritizing their advance towards the Alliance's territory.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Federation's Cross-border Scanning Device detects an anomaly, likely the Dasaross Empire's fleet, after 400 years.
• The Dasaross Empire's fleet, comprising over thirty thousand Legions, arrives in the Azure Dragon Realm.
• Lin Fan orders the Federal Fleet to assemble at Meridian Valley 148, 30 Black Hole Cavities away from the enemy.
• The Federal Guard Fleet, the Federation's strongest fleet, arrives at Meridian Valley 148.

Character Developments

• Cartero, the Xilbeila Emperor, is in despair after finding an impossible solution in an old book.
• Lin Fan, the Federation Marshal, demonstrates strategic thinking by positioning the Federal Fleet for a potential opportunity.

Significant Themes

• The vastness and unpredictability of space, with time perception changing over centuries.
• The cautious nature of the Dasaross Empire's Commander, which may lead to a war of attrition.
• The unique capabilities and limitations of the Federal Guard Fleet, highlighting the importance of Black Hole Lifeforms.

Character Interactions

• Liang Xue, Lin Fan's adjutant, communicates intelligence reports and orders to the Marshal.
• There's no direct interaction between characters in this chapter, focusing more on strategic decisions and fleet movements.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Dasaross Empire's expeditionary force, led by Commander Sherris, enters the cross-border channel towards the Violet Empire's territory.
• A Chaos Ray Carrier, undetectable due to a Black Hole Mimicry Device, ambushes the Dasaross fleet, destroying over 100 Legions.
• The Dasaross Empire reinforces its defenses, preparing for further attacks.
• The Heretics' strategy involves deploying multiple Chaos Ray Carriers in various Black Hole Cavities to confuse and wear down the Dasaross Empire's forces and morale.

Character Developments

• Commander Sherris demonstrates caution and strategic thinking, acknowledging the potential threat of the Violet Empire despite their lower civilization order.
• The adjutant underestimates the enemy initially but learns from Sherris' caution.
• Marshal Liang Xue, leading the Heretics' operation, alters the original plan to maximize confusion and wear down the Dasaross Empire's morale.

Significant Themes

• The importance of caution and not underestimating the enemy, as seen through Sherris' actions and the adjutant's realization.
• The psychological warfare aspect of the Heretics' strategy, aiming to tire and demoralize the Dasaross Empire's soldiers.
• The strategic use of technology and tactics to counterbalance numerical disadvantages, as shown by the Heretics' use of Chaos Ray Carriers and Black Hole Mimicry Devices.

Character Interactions

• Sherris and his adjutant interact, with Sherris demonstrating his strategic prowess and the adjutant learning from his caution.
• Marshal Liang Xue and his subordinate discuss the operation, with Liang Xue making strategic decisions and the subordinate carrying out orders.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lin Fan's forces use three Chaos Ray Carriers to destroy over 300 Legions of the Dasaross Empire in two surprise attacks.
• The Dasaross Empire's fleets, after 20 years of constant vigilance and heavy losses, take a year-long break.
• Lin Yu's Alliance forces plan to harass the Dasaross Empire during their rest, opening a channel to Meridian Valley 155.

Character Developments

• Sherris, the Dasaross Empire's commander, shows fatigue and concern for his soldiers' mental state, ordering a year-long rest.
• Lin Fan, the Alliance's marshal, demonstrates strategic patience and unpredictability, waiting for the optimal moment to strike.

Significant Themes

• The psychological toll of constant vigilance and fear of attack.
• The strategic use of surprise attacks and the unpredictability of warfare.
• The importance of rest and recuperation for soldiers' mental health.

Character Interactions

• Sherris consults with his adjutant about the losses and mental state of their soldiers.
• Lin Fan discusses strategy with Lin Yu, his marshal, about harassing the Dasaross Empire during their rest.
• Sherris and his deputy discuss the possibility of gathering intelligence from the other side of the channel.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Dasaross Empire's fleet enters a cross-border channel, finding it different from their usual route, with colorful streams of light.
• The channel closes, and the Empire's fleet is forced to retreat due to heavy losses and constant enemy monitoring.
• The Alliance Fleet plans to redeploy Chaos Ray Carriers along the Dasaross Empire's retreat path, aiming to crush their soldiers' morale for fifty years.
• Lin Fan plans to launch a decisive annihilation battle at Meridian Valley 178, taking advantage of the Dasaross Empire's exhausted and demoralized state.

Character Developments

• Sherris, the Dasaross Empire's commander, is shown to be cautious and strategic but ultimately forced to retreat due to heavy losses and the enemy's tactics.
• Lin Fan, the Alliance Marshal, demonstrates his strategic prowess and willingness to take risks, employing psychological warfare to weaken the enemy's morale.

Significant Themes

• Psychological Warfare: Lin Fan's strategy focuses on crushing the enemy's morale and exploiting their mental exhaustion to gain a significant advantage.
• Endurance and Resilience: The Dasaross Empire's soldiers have been pushed to their limits, highlighting the importance of rest and mental fortitude in warfare.
• Opportunity and Timing: Both sides recognize the importance of timing and seizing opportunities to gain the upper hand in battle.

Character Interactions

• Lin Fan interacts with the fleet commanders of various civilizations, presenting his strategic plan and gaining their support.
• Sherris interacts with his bridge crew, discussing the unexpected cross-border channel and making the decision to retreat.
• The Alliance Fleet commanders discuss their thoughts on the Dasaross Empire's retreat, with Lin Fan ultimately presenting his decisive battle plan.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Alliance deploys its fleet in Meridian Valley 178 to avoid Dasaross detection.
• Dasaross Empire's fleet, led by Commander Sherris, exits the Cross-border Channel into Meridian Valley 178, expecting to end their route but finds an Alliance fleet waiting.
• A massive battle ensues, with the Alliance's superior warship performance and numbers leading to a decisive victory. The Dasaross fleet is annihilated, with over 23,000 Legions lost.
• Back at the Dasaross Empire, the Emperor decides not to send another expeditionary force immediately but to wait for reinforcements from the Crimson Church and Weiwei Empire, planning to join forces against the Alliance.

Character Developments

• Commander Sherris is shown to be tired and slow due to the prolonged mental pressure of the Black Hole Cavity Consciousness.
• Lin Fan, the Alliance's leader, demonstrates strategic prowess by ambushing the Dasaross fleet and securing a significant victory.

Significant Themes

• The mental toll of prolonged exposure to Black Hole Cavity Consciousness on soldiers and commanders.
• The strategic importance of superior technology and numbers in warfare.
• The long-term planning and patience of the Alliance's leadership.

Character Interactions

• Lin Fan and his Adjutant discuss the battle strategy and the enemy's potential weapons.
• Commander Sherris interacts with his Adjutant, relaying orders and discussing the battle's progress.
• Emperor Bater and his Chief Minister, Tribello, discuss the Empire's response to the lost expeditionary force and plan for future action.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Federation continues its rapid development post-war, focusing on widespread Black Hole Cavity integration.
• Luo Li presents a plan for nationwide Black Hole Cavity integration, which involves two stages of adjustment to become a Black Hole Lifeform, with no age limit but a recommended age of 20.
• Lin Fan outlines the military's future plans: the Federation Guard Fleet will not expand in the short term, the Alliance Fleet will be expanded to 50,000 legions within a thousand years, and the Civilization Guardian Legion's entry threshold will be raised to the Third Tier.

Character Developments

• Luo Li shows his expertise in the Black Hole Cavity integration project, presenting a detailed plan to the Federation's high-level conference.
• Lin Fan demonstrates strategic thinking, outlining long-term plans for the Federation's military expansion and improvement.

Significant Themes

• Development and Progress: The Federation's continuous development and improvement, focusing on brain development and military expansion.
• Military Strategy: Long-term planning and strategic thinking for the Federation's military forces.
• Education and Integration: Incorporating the Black Hole Cavity integration project into the education system to ensure widespread advancement.

Character Interactions

• Luo Li and Lin Fan interact with President Lin Zhen, presenting their respective plans for the Federation's development and military expansion.
• Vice President Ade is involved in the discussion, agreeing to integrate the Black Hole Cavity integration project into the education system.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Five hundred years have passed since the Federation began Black Hole Conversion.
• The second adjustment to become a Black Hole Lifeform is slow, leading to a backlog of Peak Dark Energy Manipulators.
• The Federation establishes new rules for the second adjustment, ensuring efficiency meets practical demands.
• The Federation's Black Hole Lifeform numbers and tiers increase significantly.
• Lin Fan's strength reaches the peak of the Sixth Tier, and he nears the Seventh Tier.
• The Federation Guard Fleet expands and is renamed the Superpower Fleet, planned to reach 5,000 Legions in 500 years.
• In 3915, the Crimson Church, Weiwei Empire, and Dasaross Empire's fleets combine, totaling 350,000 Legions.
• The Dasaross Empire is pressured to activate the Black Hole Gate for instant travel.

Character Developments

• Lin Fan's strength grows to the peak of the Sixth Tier and nears the Seventh Tier.
• Bater, the Dasaross Emperor, is pressured by the Crimson Church and Weiwei Empire.

Significant Themes

• The struggle to advance in power and technology, and the consequences of such pursuits.
• The consequences of resource scarcity and the desperation it can cause.
• The interconnectedness of civilizations and the impact of one's actions on others.

Character Interactions

• Lin Fan continues to grow stronger, positioning the Federation as a powerful force.
• Bater is pressured by the Crimson Church and Weiwei Empire, leading to a high-stakes decision.
• The three empires' fleets combine, demonstrating their collective power and intent.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Dasaross Empire, along with the Crimson Church and the Weiwei Empire, plans to use a Black Hole Cavity Gate to invade the Noreya Empire, aiming to catch the Alliance off guard and avoid heavy losses from the Meridian Valley Route.
• The plan requires the sacrifice of thirty thousand third-tier or higher Black Hole Lifeforms to activate the gate.
• A month later, the gate is activated, and fleets from the three civilizations begin to pass through.
• In 3925, the gate appears in the former Noreya Empire's capital, and fleets start emerging, unnoticed by the Alliance.
• In 3978, the Alliance detects an approaching fleet of over three hundred thousand Legions, including confirmed Dasaross Empire fleets, 17 Black Hole Cavities away from Kousha Realm.

Character Developments

• Bater, the ruler of the Dasaross Empire, is cautious and calculated, weighing the costs and benefits of using the Black Hole Cavity Gate.
• Archbishop Kachinsky of the Crimson Church and Supreme Commander Lan Vitell of the Weiwei Empire are willing to support Bater's plan, each contributing five thousand Black Hole Lifeforms.
• Lin Fan, the Marshal of the Alliance, is strategic and analytical, quickly realizing that the Cleaners possess advanced cross-realm technology and summoning an emergency meeting.

Significant Themes

• The strategic use of advanced technology in warfare.
• The consequences of underestimating one's enemy.
• The importance of intelligence and surveillance in military strategy.

Character Interactions

• Bater, Kachinsky, and Lan Vitell discuss and agree on using the Black Hole Cavity Gate.
• Lin Fan and Liang Xue discuss the sudden appearance of Dasaross fleets and Lin Fan's decision to convene an emergency meeting.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Dasaross Empire, unexpectedly allied with the Noreya Empire, threatens the Alliance with a 350,000-strong fleet.
• The Alliance, with only 50,000 Legions, faces a dire situation.
• Lin Fan proposes a strategy to delay the enemy's advance while launching a surprise attack on the Dasaross Empire's homeland.

Character Developments

• Lin Fan demonstrates strategic prowess and unconventional thinking, aiming to outmaneuver the enemy.
• Montero, initially surprised, comes to understand and support Lin Fan's strategy.

Significant Themes

• Strategic warfare and unconventional tactics.
• The importance of disrupting the enemy's supply chain and recovery ability.
• The Alliance's resilience and adaptability in the face of overwhelming odds.

Character Interactions

• Lin Fan and Montero discuss and strategize, with Montero initially questioning but ultimately supporting Lin Fan's plan.
• The Alliance's leaders react with disbelief and concern to the news of the Dasaross Empire's alliance with the Noreya Empire, highlighting the gravity of the situation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Federation's cross-border channel at Kousha Realm is connected to another, larger, unknown channel, causing their fleets to inexplicably retreat thirty Black Hole Cavity Realms upon exiting.
• The Allied Forces (Dasaross Empire, Weiwei Empire, and Noreya Empire) discuss and prepare countermeasures, deciding to create high-yield bombs and independent gun platforms to destroy the Heretics' cross-border device upon exiting the channel.
• A year later, the Allied Forces advance again, unaware that the Alliance's main force is less than 800 Black Hole Cavity Realms away from the Dasaross Empire.
• In the Dasaross Empire, an unknown cross-border channel opens, and investigations reveal it to be the Heretics' handiwork, signaling their main force's proximity.

Character Developments

• Kachinsky: Initially confused and anxious, he later proposes using bombs to destroy the Heretics' cross-border device.
• Abeto: Remains calm and explains the Dasaross Empire's cross-realm technology, expressing concern about the Heretics' tactic.
• Bater (Dasaross Emperor): Realizes the Heretics' main force is approaching after an unknown channel opens in his territory.

Significant Themes

• Technological superiority: The Heretics' advanced cross-realm technology allows them to manipulate the Allied Forces' movements.
• Strategic planning: Both sides engage in strategic planning and countermeasures, with the Heretics stalling and the Allied Forces attempting to break the deadlock.
• Proximity of conflict: The Heretics' main force is closing in on the Dasaross Empire, heightening tension and anticipation for the upcoming conflict.

Character Interactions

• Kachinsky, Abeto, and Lan Vitell discuss and agree on countermeasures against the Heretics' tactic.
• Bater receives reports and realizes the Heretics' main force is approaching, signaling the impending conflict.