Ch. 1Ancestral Star: Cyber Heavenly Court
Key Plot Points and Events
- The Heavenly Court, led by Lord Su Mu, has conquered the entire starfield and renamed it the Heavenly Court Starfield.
- Young people from Ancestral Star, led by Yang Jian, travel to the Heavenly Court for Heavenly Soldier selection.
- Upon arrival, they witness the Vermilion Bird Fleet, part of the Twenty-Eight Mansions Battleship Fleet, with its red energy shields activated.
- A blue screen appears across the entire Heavenly Court, displaying a cosmic civilization power ranking.
Character Developments
- Su Mu: He is the Lord of the Heavenly Court, a conqueror who has unified the starfield. He is calm, collected, and commands respect. He shows interest in the blue screen's ranking.
- Yang Jian: He is Su Mu's personal guard, leading the young people from Ancestral Star. He is disciplined and follows orders.
- Liu Qing: She is a commander in the Vermilion Bird Fleet, greeting Yang Jian and the young people upon their arrival. She shows deference to Yang Jian's status.
Significant Themes
- Power and Conquest: The Heavenly Court's conquest of the starfield and Su Mu's rule highlight the theme of power and its consequences.
- Ranking and Ambition: The blue screen's ranking sparks curiosity and ambition among the young people and Su Mu, suggesting that status and recognition are important.
Character Interactions
- Yang Jian and Liu Qing: They interact briefly, with Liu Qing showing deference to Yang Jian's higher status.
- Su Mu and Nezha: Su Mu orders Nezha to investigate the blue screen, showing his curiosity and authority.
- Young People and the Vermilion Bird Fleet: The young people discuss and admire the Vermilion Bird Fleet, showing their awe of the Heavenly Court's power.