Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Wukong III satellite detects high-energy gamma rays from the merger of two supermassive black holes, potentially containing dark matter particles.
• The Chinese Physical Society confirms the evidence of dark matter's existence.
• The discovery of dark matter causes a sensation in the physics and astronomy community, leading to discussions on revising the Du Version Standard.
• Du Ke returns home and contemplates the ultimate fate of the universe, naming it the "Great Void."
• The Lunar Academy of Sciences elects new Academicians, and the Eye of the Earth space station is completed.
• The Lunar Academy of Sciences decides to announce the existence of aliens to the public.
• Dr. Daniel, an American vice president of the Lunar Academy of Sciences, visits Du Ke to discuss cooperation between NASA and CNSA, but Du Ke declines due to China's technological blockade.
• Du Ke returns to Earth and learns about the increasing yield of Helium-3 from lunar mining.

Character Developments

• Du Ke: He continues to make progress in his research on dark matter and the Vacuum Wave Theory, contemplating the ultimate fate of the universe. He also shows his commitment to China's technological independence and security.
• Dr. Fedorov: He plays a crucial role in the discovery of dark matter and works closely with Du Ke to analyze the data.
• Dr. Daniel: He represents the international scientific community's interest in cooperating with China but faces resistance from Du Ke due to China's technological secrecy.

Significant Themes

• The pursuit of scientific knowledge and its implications for humanity's future.
• International cooperation and competition in science and technology.
• The tension between technological secrecy and openness in the face of global challenges.

Character Interactions

• Du Ke and Dr. Fedorov collaborate on the analysis of dark matter data, showcasing their professional respect and trust in each other.
• Du Ke and Dr. Daniel have a tense discussion about international cooperation in space exploration, highlighting the differences in their views on technological secrecy and openness.
• Du Ke interacts with the base commander, demonstrating his accessibility and approachability despite his high status.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Du Ke visits the secret base to see the newly improved five-meter sphere, a significant advancement in light cage technology.
• The five-meter sphere's internal structure and materials are discussed, including the use of Dragon Sugar material for improved durability.
• Du Ke decides to send a team to help improve the Super Ring collider using the new materials.
• The former Xiake University campus is being demolished to make way for a park, marking the de-scientification of Luzhou City.
• Du Ke's family goes for a walk near the construction site, and they observe the flying cars and construction vehicles in action.

Character Developments

• Du Ke continues to oversee and contribute to scientific advancements, demonstrating his dedication and influence in the scientific community.
• Shui Jing expresses her reluctance to move to the sky city but ultimately accepts it for safety reasons.

Significant Themes

• Technological advancements and their impact on society, particularly the integration of flying cars into daily life.
• The shift in the center of science and academia towards China, as seen in the closure of 'Nature' sub-journals and the rise of Chinese-language publications.
• The de-scientification of cities and the relocation of scientific research institutions to safer sky cities.

Character Interactions

• Du Ke interacts with academicians Chen and Li, discussing the five-meter sphere and its improvements.
• Du Ke and Shui Jing discuss their upcoming move to the sky city and the changes it will bring to their lives.
• Du Ke's family goes for a walk together, observing the changes in their city and discussing their future plans.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xirang 4, a Mars spacecraft, is launched successfully, marking China's new chapter in Mars exploration.
• Du Ke, after watching Xirang 4's launch, decides to visit the Moon using Xirang 3 and lands safely at the Guanghan Palace Moon Base.
• Du Ke tours the Moon base, including the underground research base, surface planting base, and Helium-3 mining base.
• He joins a research team studying the origin of the Moon by analyzing lunar rocks and soil.
• Du Ke shares his thoughts on the significance of understanding the Moon's origin.

Character Developments

• Du Ke: Shows his adventurous spirit and curiosity by visiting the Moon. He also expresses his philosophical views on life and the universe.
• Professor Tao: Leads the research team studying the Moon's origin. He shares his theory on the Moon's formation and discusses the significance of their work.

Significant Themes

• Exploration and understanding of the universe, including the Moon and its origin.
• The significance of scientific research and its impact on humanity's understanding of the world.
• The passage of time and the fleeting nature of life, as reflected in Du Ke's philosophical musings.

Character Interactions

• Du Ke interacts with various astronauts and scientists at the Moon base, showing interest in their work and sharing his thoughts.
• Du Ke communicates with his family back on Earth via video link, reassuring them of his safety.
• Professor Tao discusses his team's research findings with Du Ke, seeking his input and support.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Haku returns to Earth with a refilled Helium-3 supply for the Super Ring.
• The Super Ring completes its system upgrade, utilizing second-generation nuclear fusion technology and Dragon Sugar insulating carbon composite materials.
• The Nantianmen Project continues to make significant scientific advancements, including teleportation experiments and research into antimatter and dark matter.
• Cesaka Brown wins the Lunar Academy of Sciences Golden Toad Prize in Physics for his work on room-temperature superconductivity.
• A salon is held at Du Ke's villa to congratulate Cesaka, attended by prominent scientists and academics.

Character Developments

• Du Ke continues to oversee the Super Ring project and encourages Academician Zhou Cheng to adapt to his new role as Director.
• Academician Zhou Cheng expresses his discomfort with administrative work and his desire to return to research.
• Cesaka Brown, an immigrant from the USA, wins the Golden Toad Prize and is invited to join the Xiake Academy of Sciences.
• Tao Xun, now Vice Principal of Xiake University, enjoys the academic and social atmosphere of the salon and shares his experience on Douyin.

Significant Themes

• The advancement of science and technology, particularly in the field of physics.
• The competition and collaboration among scientists, both domestic and international.
• The integration of academic pursuits and social interactions among scientists.
• The influence of Du Ke's work on the scientific community and the recognition of his contributions.

Character Interactions

• Du Ke interacts with Academician Zhou Cheng, discussing the Super Ring project and Zhou Cheng's new role as Director.
• Du Ke congratulates Cesaka Brown on his Golden Toad Prize win and offers to arrange a salon for them to discuss physics.
• Tao Xun shares his experience at the salon with his followers on Douyin, highlighting the academic and social atmosphere of the event.
• Scientists and academics, including Principal Pan, General Manager Chen, and Old Jin, attend the salon and engage in discussions with Du Ke and Cesaka.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Du Ke entertains friends and family, giving away earthly goods made with treasures from the Fantasy World.
• He returns to the Super Ring to finalize the Vacuum Wave Theory and work on the Nantianmen Project.
• After two years of investment, the latest experiment on antimatter refinement is conducted.
• The experiment successfully refines antimatter, marking a crucial step for the Nantianmen Project.

Character Developments

• Du Ke remains dedicated to his work, pushing away social responsibilities to focus on the Nantianmen Project.
• Dr. Philip, the lead researcher for the successful antimatter refinement experiment, experiences a mix of tension and excitement.
• Dr. Fedorov, having also achieved success at the Super Ring, expresses pride in his decision to join China.

Significant Themes

• The pursuit of scientific advancement and its global implications.
• The tension between immediate practical value and long-term, overkill advancements.
• The potential of antimatter technology for space exploration and energy utilization.

Character Interactions

• Du Ke comforts Dr. Philip during the experiment, showing support and understanding.
• Dr. Fedorov hugs Dr. Philip in celebration of their shared success.
• Du Ke, Zhou Cheng, and Yan Sitong discuss the future of antimatter technology, including the potential for an antimatter bomb and purification bomb.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The press conference for the 9th Golden Toad Prize is about to begin at the Lunar Academy of Sciences headquarters base.
• Honorary Lifetime President Du Ke announces his latest scientific research achievements, including the Vacuum Wave Theory.
• The Vacuum Wave Theory is a unified theory that encompasses all physical phenomena, including the four fundamental interactions and the existence of the vacuum sea.
• The theory reveals that the universe is a wave that spans the material and energy layers, with the spiritual layer residing at their intersection.
• Du Ke's team has successfully achieved faster-than-light information transmission through quantum entangled states using the Vacuum Wave Theory.

Character Developments

• Du Ke, now middle-aged but still youthful, has led the Nantianmen Project for over a decade and has exhausted the ultimate mysteries of the universe.
• Tian Lan, nearing fifty, has finally married and has a daughter, living a happy and fulfilling family life.
• Academicians, including Zhou Cheng, Yan Sitong, Chellers, Philip, and Fedorov, are now accustomed to Du Ke's working style and feel at ease during the press conference.

Significant Themes

• The advancement of human science and civilization through Du Ke's research achievements.
• The interconnectedness of different fields of study, as exemplified by the Vacuum Wave Theory's unification of physics theories.
• The potential of the Vacuum Wave Theory to elevate civilization or lead to its decay.

Character Interactions

• Du Ke and Tian Lan have a close, familial relationship, with Tian Lan treating Du Ke as her younger brother and Du Ke recognizing her daughter as his goddaughter.
• Du Ke interacts with the academicians on the main stage, signaling for silence and introducing Academician Qu Weiyang to present on quantum communication.
• Du Ke addresses the reporters and worldwide audience, explaining the Vacuum Wave Theory and its implications in an eloquent and effortless manner.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The press conference presents groundbreaking scientific achievements, including quantum communication, antimatter refining technology, and matter-antimatter annihilation technologies.
• Du Ke announces the successful development of teleportation technology based on Quantum Spacetime Channels, enabling faster-than-light travel.
• China's plan for human advancement includes establishing bases throughout the Solar System and preparing for contact with alien civilizations, such as the Red Sun Four Alien Civilization at Teegarden's Star.

Character Developments

• Du Ke, the lead scientist, remains calm and collected despite the magnitude of his announcements, demonstrating his dedication and confidence in his work.
• The global audience and reporters are left awestruck and amazed by the presented scientific achievements, highlighting the impact of these discoveries on society.

Significant Themes

• Scientific advancement and its impact on humanity's future.
• The responsibility and caution involved in making first contact with extraterrestrial civilizations.
• The potential of China to lead global scientific progress and space exploration.

Character Interactions

• Du Ke interacts with other academicians, presenting their respective scientific achievements together.
• The global audience and reporters react to the press conference, expressing shock, excitement, and disbelief at the announced advancements.
• Du Ke's clone and his original body interact, with the clone meditating and the original body advancing in his mental cultivation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Du Ke successfully breaks through to the sixth level of the Mind God Race's Saint Hall, gaining exceptional sensory perception.
• He discovers that his six types of Essence Power merge and transform his physical body, allowing him to surpass Saint Tier and Saint Venerable.
• Du Ke names himself the True God Tier and demonstrates his power by reshaping the landscape of the Slathra Wilderness.
• He returns to the Sea of Flowers Base, announces his breakthrough to his colleagues, and plans to build an Ocean of Mind with their assistance.

Character Developments

• Du Ke: Becomes the first True God Tier in the Fantasy World, surpassing Saint Tier and Saint Venerable. He plans to create an Ocean of Mind and help his colleagues improve their cultivation.
• Weldon: Recognizes Du Ke's power and chooses to worship him, showing pragmatism in the face of overwhelming strength.

Significant Themes

• Power and its consequences: Du Ke's increased power allows him to reshape the world, but it also makes others fear and worship him.
• Knowledge and growth: Du Ke's breakthrough is connected to his publication of the Vacuum Wave Theory, emphasizing the power of knowledge.
• The pursuit of goals: Both Du Ke and Academician Hu Lai are driven by their desire to return to Earth, motivating their actions and decisions.

Character Interactions

• Du Ke and Weldon: Du Ke demonstrates his power to Weldon, who chooses to worship him out of fear and pragmatism.
• Du Ke and his colleagues: Du Ke shares his breakthrough with his colleagues and plans to work together to build the Ocean of Mind.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Du Ke returns to Earth with enhanced mental powers and a superhuman body.
• He discovers the location of the fantasy world and plans to map the universe using satellites.
• Du Ke develops a Dream Cultivation System, allowing humans to cultivate mental power.
• The first human cultivator reaches the Dream Net stage, enabling mental projection into the dreamscape.

Character Developments

• Du Ke's mental power reaches level six, and he transforms into a superhuman, becoming invincible on Earth.
• He merges with his clones and unlocks the Mind God Race Legacy, learning about their civilization and the universe.
• Du Ke becomes the greatest scientist in human history, developing the Vacuum Wave theory and the Dream Cultivation System.

Significant Themes

• Mental Power: The power of the mind is explored, with Du Ke's mental power reaching new heights and humans beginning to cultivate their own mental abilities.
• Civilization and Technology: The advancement of human civilization and technology is a driving force, with Du Ke's scientific achievements propelling humanity forward.
• Exploration and Discovery: Du Ke's quest to understand the universe and his place in it continues, with him discovering the location of the fantasy world and planning to map the universe.

Character Interactions

• Du Ke interacts with the Chinese authorities to implement the Dream Cultivation System, aiming to control human civilization.
• He meets with the first human cultivator to reach the Dream Net stage, Chen Lai, and welcomes him to the Moon Dreamscape.
• Du Ke's relationship with the officials changes as he becomes the "God of Science," with them referring to him as such.