Arc 9Return and Rising Threats
Wei Lanshan returned to the Jingsu Alliance with Xi Xiu’s reunion and discoveries of a machine-consciousness conspiracy, while the Alliance prepared for outside threats. Ye Zhenwei’s confrontation with Wei Lanshan deepened her resolve to train as Yuan Chuhong prepared to counter the Boyuan Family’s plans.
- Ye Zhenwei challenged Xi Xiu over Hong Xixiu, lost the fight, and was bound by an agreement not to trouble Hong Xixiu again.
- Wei Lanshan fought off repeated attacks on the Communication Ships, reached Liuning Fortress with help from Long Xingxue and Ming Weiman, and learned that enemies were waiting along her route.
- Fang Jinyu discovered a Bionic Robot carrying an enemy consciousness aboard a Communication Ship, prompting the Central Brain and Elder Council to tighten robot security.
- Wei Lanshan returned to Gaia and reunited with Xi Xiu after fourteen years, then described her work and discoveries in the Xianri Alliance.
- The Elder Council recalled household robots and shared Wei Lanshan’s research under strict controls as the Alliance investigated stolen archives and prepared defenses against bio-constructs and foreign forces.
- Ye Zhenwei confronted Wei Lanshan over the Ye Family’s test subjects, but Wei Lanshan said the subjects had died and their agreement with the family was settled.
- Ye Zhenwei returned to training under Yuan Chuhong, who learned that the Boyuan Family planned to break her engagement and began preparing countermeasures.