Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Fan successfully refines energy, enhancing his qi and blood.
• He decides to hunt alien beasts in the Star Domain Frontier for cultivation.
• The Boneyard commander decides to clear out threatening Star Beasts outside the barrier.
• Jiang Fan finds Lao Feng and his team struggling against Star Beasts.

Character Developments

• Jiang Fan: Exhibits confidence and excitement after successfully refining energy. Shows concern for Lao Feng's safety.
• Lao Feng: Demonstrates loyalty and camaraderie, refusing to abandon his teammates despite his severe condition.

Significant Themes

• Cultivation and Growth: Jiang Fan's successful refinement of energy highlights his progress in cultivation.
• Loyalty and Camaraderie: Lao Feng and his team display unwavering loyalty and unity, choosing to fight and die together rather than abandon each other.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Fan and Lao Feng: Jiang Fan shows concern for Lao Feng's safety, while Lao Feng, despite his condition, continues to fight alongside his teammates.
• Lao Feng and his Team: They exhibit strong camaraderie, refusing to abandon each other in the face of certain death.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Fan arrives at the battlefield, surprising everyone with his immense strength.
• He easily slaughters star beasts, clearing a large area.
• The old soldiers realize Jiang Fan's power and change their perspective on him.

Character Developments

• Jiang Fan: Proves his strength and capability, changing the old soldiers' perception of him.
• Lao Feng, Li Quezi, and others: Realize their misunderstanding about Jiang Fan and acknowledge his prowess.

Significant Themes

• Perception vs. Reality: The old soldiers initially underestimate Jiang Fan due to his Red Talisman status but later recognize his true strength.
• Power Dynamics: Jiang Fan's display of power shifts the balance of respect and authority.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Fan and Lao Feng: Lao Feng initially tries to send Jiang Fan away for his safety but later admires his strength.
• Lao Feng, Li Quezi, and others: Discuss Jiang Fan's prowess and compare him to Garrison Commander Chi Ling.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Fan charges deep into the battlefield, killing star beasts.
• Lao Feng and other veterans call him back, expressing concern for his safety.
• Jiang Fan realizes the vast number of star beasts and the need for strategic planning.
• He asks Lao Feng about the war's duration and learns it might take half a month or more.
• Jiang Fan suggests a way to expose the elusive Void Hunters, which he then demonstrates using his Spatial Ability.

Character Developments

• Jiang Fan shows concern for his comrades' safety and understands the importance of strategy in war.
• Lao Feng and the veterans show loyalty and concern for Jiang Fan's well-being.
• Shen Liao, the Garrison Commander, is shown struggling against the overwhelming number of star beasts and Void Hunters.

Significant Themes

• The importance of strategy and teamwork in war.
• The power of Jiang Fan's Spatial Ability and its potential applications.
• The relentless and overwhelming nature of the star beast invasion.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Fan and Lao Feng discuss the war's duration and strategies.
• Jiang Fan demonstrates his power to Lao Feng and the veterans, impressing them.
• Shen Liao, on the battlefield, struggles against the star beasts and expresses his determination to fight back.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Fan freezes the Void Hunters and Rippers using his Spatial Ability, turning the tide of the battle.
• Shen Liao, the Garrison Commander, acknowledges the mysterious helper and vows to repay the kindness.
• The soldiers' morale boosts, leading to a fierce counterattack against the Star Beasts.
• Feng Jingshi, Li Quezi, Old Liu, and Old Zhao witness Jiang Fan's power and are astonished.
• Jiang Fan decides to let the four old soldiers continue fighting, with him providing support.

Character Developments

• Jiang Fan demonstrates his immense power and Spatial Ability, earning respect and awe from the soldiers and the four old soldiers.
• Shen Liao, though not meeting Jiang Fan, acknowledges his power and vows gratitude.
• The four old soldiers (Feng Jingshi, Li Quezi, Old Liu, and Old Zhao) shift their perception of Jiang Fan from a rich kid to a powerful hidden expert.

Significant Themes

• The power of Spatial Ability and its strategic importance in battle.
• The impact of a single individual's actions on the morale and outcome of a battle.
• The awe and respect for power and skill, transcending age and background.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Fan interacts with the four old soldiers, displaying concern for their safety while allowing them to fight.
• Shen Liao, though not directly interacting with Jiang Fan, acknowledges his power and vows gratitude.
• The soldiers on the battlefield react to the sudden change in their favor, boosting their morale and leading to a fierce counterattack.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Fan, after absorbing energy from the battle, realizes he can sense and potentially absorb human life energy, but chooses not to out of respect for the fallen soldiers.
• The battle at the Boneyard lasts for three days, ending with a victory for the human forces.
• Shen Liao reports the battle's details to the Grand Marshal, mentioning the help of an unknown 'Great Expert' who froze the Void Hunters during the battle's critical moment.

Character Developments

• Jiang Fan shows moral growth by refusing to absorb human life energy despite its potential power boost.
• Shen Liao demonstrates his strategic prowess in leading the Boneyard's forces to victory and acknowledges the 'Great Expert's' assistance.

Significant Themes

• The temptation of power and maintaining moral integrity (Jiang Fan's struggle with absorbing human life energy).
• The importance of strategic leadership in war (Shen Liao's role in the Boneyard's victory).

Character Interactions

• Jiang Fan's internal struggle regarding human life energy absorption.
• Shen Liao reporting to the Grand Marshal, highlighting the 'Great Expert's' role in the battle's outcome.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Grand Marshal is astonished by the news of a mysterious expert who froze a vast battlefield and imprisoned all Void Hunters, significantly reducing casualties.
• He considers and dismisses the possibility of the expert being from his Frontier Army or the Qiyuan Star Domain.
• The Grand Marshal suspects Jiang Fan, but quickly dismisses the idea due to Jiang Fan's young age and status as a 'waste'.
• He decides not to force the issue and lets the expert remain anonymous.
• The Grand Marshal asks for Jiang Fan's evaluation materials to arrange a suitable position for him.

Character Developments

• The Grand Marshal: He is shown to be strategic, analytical, and fair, considering all possibilities before making decisions.
• Shen Liao: He is loyal and dedicated, willing to vouch for the truth of his report even at the risk of his life.
• Old Feng: He is loyal, stubborn, and determined to ensure Jiang Fan's contributions are recognized.

Significant Themes

• Loyalty and recognition of service.
• The Grand Marshal's fairness and strategic thinking.
• The power dynamics and politics within the Frontier Army and the Qiyuan Star Domain.

Character Interactions

• The Grand Marshal and Shen Liao: They have a professional and respectful interaction, with the Grand Marshal questioning Shen Liao's report and Shen Liao defending its truthfulness.
• Old Feng and Jiang Fan: Old Feng is determined to ensure Jiang Fan's contributions are recognized, while Jiang Fan is concerned about Old Feng's injuries and well-being.
• Old Feng, Li Quezi, and Lao Zhao: They support Old Feng in his mission to report Jiang Fan's actions to the Garrison Commander.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Veterans, led by Feng Jingshi, attempt to report military merit to Garrison Commander Shen but are blocked by guards.
• They try to report Jiang Fan's meritorious service, but the guard dismisses it, stating the matter has already been handled by the Grand Marshal.
• Jiang Fan is later appointed to a logistics position in the Star Domain Frontier Army, sparking private discussions and criticism among his colleagues.

Character Developments

• Feng Jingshi and the veterans: They initially show enthusiasm and determination to report Jiang Fan's merits but are disheartened when their efforts are dismissed.
• Jiang Fan: He remains calm and composed despite the setback, showing maturity and acceptance of his new role. He decides to use his new position to continue hunting Star Beasts.

Significant Themes

• Merit Recognition: The veterans' struggle to have Jiang Fan's merits recognized highlights the theme of merit recognition and its importance in the military hierarchy.
• Bureaucracy and Red Tape: The guards' dismissive attitude and the Grand Marshal's intervention without proper consultation with the veterans illustrate the bureaucracy and red tape within the military system.
• Personal Growth: Jiang Fan's acceptance of his new role and his plan to continue hunting Star Beasts despite the setback show his personal growth and resilience.

Character Interactions

• Feng Jingshi and the Guard: Their interaction highlights the power dynamics between the veterans and the military establishment, with the guard dismissive of the veterans' attempt to report merit.
• Jiang Fan and Feng Jingshi: Jiang Fan's calm acceptance of his new role contrasts with Feng Jingshi's disheartened reaction, showing their different approaches to adversity.
• Jiang Fan and His Colleagues: The private discussions and criticism among his colleagues illustrate the prejudice and contempt held by some towards Jiang Fan and Red Talisman Holders in general.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Three months pass, and Jiang Fan, now in the Logistics Support Department, efficiently handles military supply requisitions.
• Jiang Fan learns about a Star Beast Tide outbreak in the Blazing Furnace and decides to intervene.
• After Jiang Fan's departure, the Star Beast Tide in the Blazing Furnace is quelled in two days, raising questions about the increased efficiency of frontier defense.
• The Grand Marshal and Garrison Commanders discuss the mysterious expert aiding the Frontier Army, with no clear conclusion.

Character Developments

• Jiang Fan demonstrates his efficiency and quick thinking in handling military logistics, proving his worth despite his nominal position.
• The Grand Marshal and Garrison Commanders show their strategic thinking and concern for their troops' safety.

Significant Themes

• Loyalty and Responsibility: Jiang Fan's dedication to his duties, despite the ridicule he faces, highlights his sense of responsibility.
• Mystery and Uncertainty: The mysterious expert aiding the Frontier Army brings an element of uncertainty and intrigue.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Fan interacts with his subordinates, displaying a calm and collected demeanor even when overhearing their criticisms.
• The Grand Marshal and Garrison Commanders discuss the mysterious expert, showcasing their strategic minds and concern for their troops.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Fan realizes his Vitality has increased significantly (50 million) in four months at the Star Domain Frontier.
• He calculates that hunting Star Beasts contributed more to his growth than basic cultivation.
• Jiang Fan decides to focus on hunting Star Beasts to accelerate his strength growth.
• Over the next half-year, he participates in eleven Star Beast Tides, advancing his realm rapidly.
• Jiang Fan reaches the threshold of Level 16 and achieves a breakthrough in the Primordial Meditation Technique, gaining the ability to shapeshift in the spiritual world and expand his spiritual perception range.
• An alarm signals an unprecedentedly powerful and malevolent fluctuation from the direction of the Jade Bug Nest.

Character Developments

• Jiang Fan becomes more ambitious and strategic in his cultivation, focusing on hunting Star Beasts to accelerate his growth.
• He achieves a significant breakthrough in his cultivation, both in terms of strength and spiritual abilities.

Significant Themes

• The importance of strategic planning and adaptability in cultivation and growth (Jiang Fan's shift in focus from basic cultivation to hunting Star Beasts).
• The interconnectedness of the universe and the influence of one's cultivation on their perception and understanding of it (Jiang Fan's spiritual perception range expansion and his contemplation of the universe leading to a breakthrough).

Character Interactions

• Jiang Fan interacts with various Star Beasts during the tides, showcasing his combat prowess and adaptability.
• He does not have any direct interactions with other characters in this chapter, but his actions and decisions are influenced by his experiences and observations.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Over the past half-year, ten Star Beast Tides have occurred in the Star Domain Frontier, with the Jade Bug Nest being unusually quiet.
• Jiang Fan suspects that the Jade Bug Nest is planning a large-scale attack due to its prolonged calm and detects an unusual, powerful spiritual power behind the current Star Beast Tide.
• An alarm blares, indicating a potential large-scale Star Beast Tide, and Jiang Fan leaves his office to investigate.

Character Developments

• Jiang Fan shows concern for the front line and a willingness to take risks, unlike his usual cautious behavior, hinting at a change in his character.
• His subordinates discuss his behavior, noting that he always leaves during Star Beast Tides, suggesting he might be avoiding the danger.

Significant Themes

• Duty vs. Self-Preservation: Jiang Fan's actions challenge the norm of self-preservation, showing a sense of duty and willingness to take risks when necessary.
• Unusual Calm Before the Storm: The prolonged calm at the Jade Bug Nest foreshadows a significant event, emphasizing the theme of appearances being deceptive.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Fan interacts with his subordinate Xiao Liu, giving him authority to act on his behalf, showing trust and delegation.
• Jiang Fan's subordinates discuss his behavior, revealing their perceptions of him and their own insecurities about their department's reputation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Jade Bug Nest's Energy Barrier is breached, and a massive Bug Race army swarms the defense line.
• Human forces, led by Chi Ling, struggle to hold the line, with reinforcements arriving but unable to turn the tide.
• The Bug Race's overwhelming numbers and rapid replenishment make the situation dire.
• Jiang Fan, observing from afar, decides to intervene using his mental abilities.

Character Developments

• Chi Ling, the Garrison Commander, shows resilience and determination in leading the defense but is overwhelmed by the enemy's numbers.
• Jiang Fan, a key character, formulates a plan to disrupt the Bug Race's collective consciousness and control.

Significant Themes

• The overwhelming power of the Bug Race's numbers and their collective consciousness.
• Humanity's struggle and desperation in the face of insurmountable odds.
• The potential of Jiang Fan's mental abilities as a game-changer.

Character Interactions

• Chi Ling and other commanders communicate their dire situation and the need to destroy the bug nest directly.
• Jiang Fan observes the battlefield from a distance, formulating a plan to intervene without directly engaging the enemy.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• A flock of birds, later revealed to be real and not phantoms, suddenly appears and attacks the bugs, turning the tide of the battle.
• Jiang Fan, in disguise, uses his power to create a massive Golden Giant Eagle and leads the birds' charge towards the Bug Nest, the bugs' lair.
• He breaks through the Bug Nest's Biological Force Field and creates an opening.

Character Developments

• Jiang Fan demonstrates his immense power and control over Spiritual Power and energy, shocking the human army.
• The human soldiers' morale improves, and they follow Jiang Fan's lead, pushing towards the Bug Nest.

Significant Themes

• The power of unity and coordination among different species (birds and humans against the bugs).
• The overwhelming strength of Jiang Fan, highlighting the theme of individual power influencing the course of a war.

Character Interactions

• The human soldiers, led by Chi Ling and Shen Liao, follow Jiang Fan's lead and charge towards the Bug Nest.
• Jiang Fan interacts with the Bug Nest, demonstrating his power and determination to eliminate the root of the bug problem.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Fan enters the bug nest, discovering the Bug Race Overlord's true body, a fleshy tumor with eye-like organs.
• The Overlord communicates with Jiang Fan through spiritual dialogue, expressing anger and intent to devour him.
• Jiang Fan provokes the Overlord, causing it to withdraw its external spiritual connections and swell with power.
• Jiang Fan seizes the opportunity, seals the Overlord's core with Space Power, and destroys its body using gravity and fire.
• Jiang Fan uses a mental blade to ensure the Overlord's consciousness is destroyed, preventing rebirth.

Character Developments

• Jiang Fan demonstrates his strength, intelligence, and calm under pressure.
• The Bug Race Overlord reveals its true form and limited intelligence, falling for Jiang Fan's provocation.

Significant Themes

• The power of intelligence and strategy over brute force.
• The importance of understanding one's enemy to exploit their weaknesses.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Fan and the Bug Race Overlord engage in a battle of wits and strength, with Jiang Fan emerging victorious.
• Jiang Fan's actions are motivated by his desire to protect his territory and people from the Bug Race's invasion.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Fan uses a Mental Blade to annihilate the Bug Race Overlord's Origin Consciousness Core, instantly killing it.
• The Bug Race Overlord's death causes the Bug Nest to lose its luster and functionality, and the Bug Race Army to freeze and collapse.
• The Jade Battlefield falls silent, and the warriors realize the Bug Race has been defeated.
• Jiang Fan absorbs the Bug Race Overlord's life essence and spiritual consciousness, breaking through to Level 16. He then releases the excess energy, causing a brilliant light explosion.

Character Developments

• Jiang Fan demonstrates his incredible power and mental prowess by annihilating the Bug Race Overlord, proving himself a formidable force.
• The Bug Race Overlord is shown to be powerful but ultimately vulnerable to Jiang Fan's Mental Blade.

Significant Themes

• Power and its consequences: Jiang Fan's immense power allows him to defeat the Bug Race Overlord, but it also causes destruction and fear.
• The cycle of life and death: The Bug Race's annihilation and Jiang Fan's breakthrough highlight the constant cycle of life and death in the universe.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Fan interacts with the Bug Race Overlord, killing it with his Mental Blade.
• The warriors on the battlefield, including Chi Ling, Shen Liao, and Duan Zhuo, react to the Bug Race's defeat and express gratitude towards Jiang Fan.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Fan's true identity as a Red Talisman holder is revealed.
• He single-handedly defeats the Bug Race Overlord and suppresses the Insect Nest Uprising.
• News of his prowess spreads across the battlefield, shocking everyone.

Character Developments

• Jiang Fan: Proves himself as a prodigy, earning respect and admiration from his peers.
• Chi Ling: Realizes her past underestimation of Jiang Fan and feels ashamed.
• Shen Liao and others: Understand Jiang Fan's true strength and acknowledge him as a peerless genius.

Significant Themes

• The power of individual strength and determination.
• The importance of not judging a book by its cover.
• The pride and camaraderie among soldiers.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Fan and Chi Ling: Jiang Fan addresses Chi Ling as 'Senior Sister', showing respect and acknowledging their bond.
• Jiang Fan and the soldiers: The soldiers idolize Jiang Fan after learning of his true prowess.
• Shen Liao and others: They discuss Jiang Fan's abilities and express their awe.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Fan's identity as Commander Chi's junior brother is revealed, shocking everyone.
• The Bug Race Overlord is completely annihilated by Jiang Fan.
• The Star Domain Frontier Army begins cleanup and repair operations.
• Grand Marshal invites Jiang Fan to the Heavenly Palace for a chat.

Character Developments

• Jiang Fan: His past is revealed, showing his talent and effort in obtaining his Red Talisman and master's acceptance.
• Chi Ling: Realizes her past mistakes in treating Jiang Fan coldly and feels guilty. She admires Jiang Fan's strength and wisdom.

Significant Themes

• Talent and Effort: Jiang Fan's origin is not noble, but his talent and hard work led to his achievements.
• Redemption: Chi Ling feels guilty for her past actions and seeks to make amends.
• Unity and Cooperation: The Frontier Army works together to clean up the battlefield and repair the energy barrier.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Fan and Chi Ling: They acknowledge their senior-junior relationship, with Chi Ling feeling guilty for her past actions and Jiang Fan understanding and forgiving her.
• Jiang Fan and Grand Marshal: The Grand Marshal invites Jiang Fan to the Heavenly Palace, showing respect and curiosity towards Jiang Fan's strength.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Fan's return to the Heavenly Palace after defeating the Bug Race Overlord is met with widespread recognition and gratitude.
• He passes by the Logistics Department, where his colleagues express their pride in his actions and commitment to supporting him.
• Jiang Fan meets with the Grand Marshal, who apologizes for underestimating him and expresses gratitude for saving the Frontier Army.

Character Developments

• Jiang Fan: Gains widespread respect and admiration for his actions. Remains humble and dedicated to his responsibilities.
• Logistics Department Staff: Develop a newfound respect and pride in their department and its leader, Jiang Fan.
• Grand Marshal: Realizes Jiang Fan's true strength and identity, leading to a change in his attitude towards him.

Significant Themes

• Humility and Responsibility: Jiang Fan's actions demonstrate his commitment to his duties and his humility in the face of recognition.
• Redemption and Respect: The Logistics Department staff gain respect from others after Jiang Fan's actions, and the Grand Marshal redeems himself by apologizing to Jiang Fan.
• Information and Power: Jiang Fan uses his position in the Logistics Department to gain information and improve his cultivation, highlighting the importance of information in the power dynamics.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Fan and the Grand Marshal: Their interaction shows the Grand Marshal's realization of Jiang Fan's true strength and his attempt to make amends for underestimating him.
• Jiang Fan and the Logistics Department Staff: Jiang Fan's interaction with his colleagues shows his support and respect for them, further strengthening their loyalty and commitment to him.
• Logistics Department Staff and Other Departments: The interaction between the Logistics Department staff and others highlights the change in their status and respect within the Heavenly Palace.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Fan and the Grand Marshal discuss the past Star Beast Tide incident and the Grand Marshal's injury from it.
• The Grand Marshal reveals an unknown threat lurking in the Deep Space, which he senses occasionally.
• He mentions the legend of 'Deep Space Cultivators' who wander the starscape based on their own strength.

Character Developments

• Jiang Fan: Shows curiosity and seriousness in discussing the Deep Space threat and the legend of Deep Space Cultivators.
• Grand Marshal: Reveals his injury and the unknown threat, demonstrating his wisdom and concern for the Qiyuan Star Domain's safety.

Significant Themes

• The unknown dangers and mysteries of the Deep Space.
• The legend of Deep Space Cultivators and their potential motivations.
• The Grand Marshal's responsibility and dedication to protecting the Qiyuan Star Domain.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Fan and the Grand Marshal engage in a serious and candid conversation, showing mutual respect and trust.
• The Grand Marshal shares sensitive information with Jiang Fan, indicating his confidence in Jiang Fan's abilities and judgment.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Fan is offered the position of Commander of the Star Domain Frontier Army by the Grand Marshal.
• The Grand Marshal plans to explore Deep Space due to persistent threats and his own unresolved injuries.
• Jiang Fan accepts the position but is cautious about the risks of entering Deep Space.

Character Developments

• Jiang Fan shows reluctance to take on the new role but ultimately accepts it.
• The Grand Marshal reveals his desire to explore Deep Space and his confidence in Jiang Fan's abilities.

Significant Themes

• Responsibility and Burden: Jiang Fan feels the weight of his new role and the pressure that comes with it.
• Trust and Delegation: The Grand Marshal trusts Jiang Fan with the command of the army, demonstrating his confidence in Jiang Fan's abilities.
• Uncertainty and Risk: Deep Space is portrayed as an uncertain and risky environment, reflecting the potential dangers of exploration and the unknown.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Fan and the Grand Marshal: Their interaction shows the Grand Marshal's confidence in Jiang Fan and Jiang Fan's reluctance to take on more responsibility.
• Jiang Fan and Chi Ling: Chi Ling congratulates Jiang Fan on his promotion and assures him of her support, showing her understanding of his new role's pressures.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Grand Marshal secretly leaves for Deep Space to investigate a threat, leaving the Heavenly Palace without informing anyone, including the Ten Great Garrison Commanders.
• Jiang Fan reveals the Grand Marshal's departure and the reason behind it to Chi Ling.
• Jiang Fan uses the quiet period to stabilize and improve his cultivation, reaching a vitality of 536 million and expanding his spiritual perception range to 500 Light-years.
• The Grand Marshal is shown in a critical state, fleeing from an unknown threat in Deep Space.

Character Developments

• Jiang Fan: Shows concern for the Grand Marshal's safety and reflects on his new responsibilities as the Defense Director-General. He also continues to improve his cultivation and spiritual perception.
• The Grand Marshal: Revealed to be in a dire state while investigating the threat in Deep Space.

Significant Themes

• Responsibility and Burden: Jiang Fan grapples with the weight of his new position and the expectation that he will act as a deterrent to petty villains.
• Cultivation and Growth: Jiang Fan's continuous improvement in strength and spiritual perception highlights the theme of personal growth and the pursuit of power.
• Uncertainty and Danger: The unknown threat in Deep Space and the Grand Marshal's perilous situation emphasize the theme of uncertainty and danger lurking beyond the known world.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Fan and Chi Ling: Chi Ling shares her concerns about the Grand Marshal's departure with Jiang Fan, and they discuss the implications of his absence. Jiang Fan also expresses his gratitude to Chi Ling for her support.
• The Grand Marshal and the Unknown Threat: The Grand Marshal's desperate flight from the unknown threat in Deep Space hints at a potential confrontation between them.