Chapter Summaries

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• A disaster of considerable scale is predicted between June 25th and July 1st.
• The Inspectorate orders the Summer Harvest to be moved up to June 15th and shortened to ten days.
• Panic buying of grain occurs due to the impending disaster.
• Su Mo decides to hoard grain and invites Sun Quan to live with him if things get chaotic.

Character Developments

• Zhang Bowen is flustered and worried about the impending disaster.
• Sun Quan reveals his low sense of security and pessimistic attitude towards the Territory's future.
• Su Mo demonstrates his strength by carrying two large bags of grain effortlessly.

Significant Themes

• The fear of food shortages and starvation, which has become a recurring issue in the Wasteland.
• The struggle for survival and the need to adapt to the harsh conditions of the Wasteland.
• The tension between the rich and the poor, as seen in the Inspectorate's favoritism towards the rich.

Character Interactions

• Su Mo and Sun Quan discuss the disaster and decide to hoard grain together.
• Yu Zhou, the Inspectorate captain, visits the Threat Assessment Department to monitor a suspicious person.
• The staff members in the Threat Assessment Department discuss Yu Zhou's abilities and the Guard Team's weakness.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Coordinating Supervisory Department (Inspectorate) is investigating a target named Su Youzong.
• Su Youzong's threat level initially increases to yellow but then drops to green, and eventually turns gray and black, indicating high-level intervention.
• The Northern Theater Command, led by Feng Tianmin, and the mayor of Hope City, Chen Shen, both restrict access to Su Youzong's data.
• Yu Zhou, the captain, decides to report to his director, Pei Shao, about the unusual situation.

Character Developments

• Yu Zhou, the captain, is ambitious and wants to rise through the ranks. He initially suspects Su Youzong of being a spy but is surprised by the high-level intervention.
• The researchers under Yu Zhou are eager to please him and flatter him, hoping to gain favor. They quickly leave when the situation becomes sensitive.

Significant Themes

• Power struggles within the Tian Yuan Territory between different factions: the Chen Family, the Northern Theater Command, the Academy of Sciences, and the Coordinating Supervisory Department.
• The use of technology and data analysis for surveillance and investigation.
• The consequences of high-level intervention in investigations.

Character Interactions

• Yu Zhou interacts with his team of researchers, discussing and analyzing the surveillance data together.
• Yu Zhou makes a decision to report to his director, Pei Shao, about the unusual situation involving Su Youzong.
• The researchers quickly leave when Yu Zhou decides to report, indicating their desire to distance themselves from the sensitive situation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The chapter begins eight years after the Doomsday Calendar, with the college entrance examination no longer relevant in the Wasteland.
• Su Mo heads out to sell grain, encountering desperate people due to the rising food prices and lack of jobs.
• He decides to develop a harvesting machine to speed up the Summer Harvest and prevent his workshop from going bankrupt.
• At the cafeteria, Su Mo meets a new chef, Pei Zhao, who turns out to be Pei Shao in disguise.

Character Developments

• Su Mo continues to work on his armor blueprints and decides to develop a harvesting machine to ensure the Summer Harvest's success.
• Zhang Bowen hires Pei Shao, disguised as Pei Zhao, as the new chef for the cafeteria, hoping to impress Su Mo and save the workshop.

Significant Themes

• The harsh living conditions in the Wasteland, with people struggling to find jobs and afford food.
• The importance of innovation and adaptation in survival, as seen in Su Mo's decision to develop a harvesting machine.
• The theme of disguise and deception, with Pei Shao hiding his true identity as Pei Zhao.

Character Interactions

• Su Mo and Sun Quan continue to work together at Carefree Good Workshop.
• Su Mo encounters three desperate men who try to rob him but fail.
• Su Mo meets Pei Shao, disguised as Pei Zhao, and they both recognize each other but keep their true identities hidden.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Mo meets Pei Shao, the Director of the Supervisory Department, disguised as a cook.
• Sun Quan shares information about the Territory's structure and the absence of the Territory Lord.
• Zhang Bowen successfully creates an improved Energy Stone Sickle.
• Su Mo completes the blueprint for mass production of the Energy Stone Sickle and a backup plan for harvesting the Wheat.
• Su Mo tests the Sun Chasing Armor mask and realizes its limitations and the high cost of materials.

Character Developments

• Su Mo becomes more determined to protect his interests and those of his friends in the Territory.
• Zhang Bowen grows in skill and confidence as a researcher under Su Mo's guidance.
• Pei Shao remains mysterious and unassuming, trying to get close to Su Mo without revealing his true identity.

Significant Themes

• Ambition and power struggles within the Territory.
• The importance of research and development for survival and success in the Wasteland.
• The tension between fleecing enemies and fleecing one's own people.

Character Interactions

• Su Mo and Sun Quan bond over their shared experiences and understanding of the Territory's situation.
• Su Mo and Zhang Bowen develop a mentor-mentee relationship as they work together on research and development.
• Su Mo and Pei Shao maintain a cautious and guarded interaction, with Su Mo becoming more determined to outmaneuver Pei Shao.

Plot Points and Events

• The weather improves after rain, and Su Mo starts his day.
• Su Mo visits Sun Quan, who has successfully developed the main control program for the Fully Automatic Harvester.
• Su Mo goes to the cafeteria and meets Pei Shao, the cook. He asks Pei Shao to help him acquire high-level materials for his experiments.
• Zhang Min waits in Fishmen City for four days to meet Yu Chenghui, the Second Prince, but to no avail. She collapses due to exhaustion and overexertion.

Character Developments

• Sun Quan shows impressive recovery and intelligence in completing the main control program.
• Pei Shao maintains his disguise but shows hints of his true identity when he agrees to help Su Mo acquire materials.
• Zhang Min's obsession with meeting Yu Chenghui leads to her collapse due to physical exhaustion.

Significant Themes

• The passage of time and its effects on people (Pei Shao's aging, Zhang Min's deterioration).
• The struggle between maintaining a disguise and revealing one's true identity (Pei Shao, Su Mo).
• The consequences of obsession and single-mindedness (Zhang Min's collapse).

Character Interactions

• Su Mo and Sun Quan: They work together, and Su Mo trains Zhang Bowen, leading to the growth of Carefree Good Workshop.
• Su Mo and Pei Shao: They discuss the acquisition of materials, and Pei Shao agrees to help Su Mo, hinting at his true identity.
• Zhang Min and the maids: Zhang Min's obsession with meeting Yu Chenghui leads to her collapse, and the maids try to care for her.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Second Prince, Yu Chenghui, returns to Fishmen City, causing a commotion among the Fishmen.
• Zhang Min, seeking help from the Second Prince, is dismissed and humiliated by a Fishmen guard.
• In Sang Tian Town, Zhang Bowen's Good Workshop flourishes under Su Mo's guidance, leading to Zhang Da's recovery and astonishment.

Character Developments

• Yu Chenghui (Second Prince): Returns to Fishmen City, shows indifference to the chaos in the city, and is willing to help an old acquaintance but not immediately.
• Zhang Min: Seeks help from the Second Prince, faces humiliation from a Fishmen guard, and faints due to stress and injury.
• Zhang Bowen: Proves himself as a capable shopkeeper, impresses his father and mother with his progress, and becomes more confident.
• Zhang Da: Recovers from his illness, is astonished by Zhang Bowen's achievements, and becomes determined to keep Su Mo in the family business.

Significant Themes

• Status and Power: The Fishmen's strict hierarchy and disdain for humans are highlighted, contrasting with the humans' desire for equality and respect.
• Ambition and Greed: Zhang Da's ambition for his business and family is revealed, as he seeks to keep Su Mo in the family and marry him to his daughter.
• Loyalty and Betrayal: The Fishmen guard's disrespectful treatment of humans shows a lack of loyalty to the Tian Yuan Territory, while Zhang Bowen's loyalty to Su Mo is evident.

Character Interactions

• Yu Chenghui and the Fishmen Guard: Yu Chenghui shows indifference to the guard's report of chaos in the city, indicating his lack of interest in political matters.
• Zhang Min and the Fishmen Guard: Zhang Min is humiliated by the guard, highlighting the Fishmen's disdain for humans and their lack of respect for human feelings.
• Zhang Da, Zhang Bowen, and Zhong Yunxiang: The family discusses the Good Workshop's success and their plans to keep Su Mo in the business, revealing their ambition and desire for power.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Mo wakes up on the day of the Summer Harvest Preheating Conference, excited about the prospects for Carefree Good Workshop.
• The workshop has been given a day off, and everyone will gather at noon to attend the conference together.
• Su Mo reflects on the changes in the Territory and decides to investigate its past secrets after making the Sun Chasing Armor.

Character Developments

• Su Mo becomes more integrated into the identity of an ordinary Territory resident, gaining a new perspective on the Territory's changes.
• Zhang Da, the old Shopkeeper of Carefree Good Workshop, appears and expresses his appreciation for Su Mo's contributions by offering him 10% of the workshop's shares.

Significant Themes

• The theme of change and perspective is emphasized as Su Mo sees the Territory from a new angle.
• The theme of recognition and reward is highlighted as Zhang Da acknowledges Su Mo's contributions and offers him a share in the workshop.

Character Interactions

• Su Mo interacts with Wang Qian and his group, who are also attending the conference, and they decide to go together.
• Su Mo meets Zhang Da for the first time and accepts the offer of 10% shares in Carefree Good Workshop.

Plot Points and Events

• The Summer Harvest Preheating Conference in Sang Tian Town attracts over thirty thousand visitors, drawing attention from various parts of the Tian Yuan Territory.
• The Chen Family, the leading family of the Territory, takes notice of the event, with Chen Shen, the acting lord, showing particular interest in Su Youzong and the Carefree Good Workshop.
• Chen Shen orders his subordinates to fully support Carefree Good Workshop and promote Su Youzong in Sang Tian Town.

Character Developments

• Chen Shen, the acting lord of the Tian Yuan Territory, is revealed to be the person behind the scenes, pulling strings to support Su Youzong and Carefree Good Workshop.
• Zhang Min, after her failed attempt to sway the Fishmen, returns to Sang Tian Town, finding Carefree Good Workshop thriving and attracting a massive crowd.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and manipulation: Chen Shen uses his influence to support Carefree Good Workshop, highlighting the theme of power and manipulation behind the scenes.
• Determination and resilience: Zhang Min's return to Sang Tian Town, despite her injuries and setbacks, shows her determination and resilience in the face of adversity.

Character Interactions

• Chen Shen interacts with his subordinates, issuing orders to support Carefree Good Workshop and promote Su Youzong.
• Zhang Min interacts with a worker in line for Carefree Good Workshop, learning about the workshop's recent developments and accomplishments.

Plot Points and Events

• Zhang Min returns to find Carefree Good Workshop thriving with Energy Stone Tools, thanks to Su Mo's guidance.
• She learns about the impending Great Hailstorm and the Territory's involvement, realizing their situation is dire.
• Zhang Min shares the information with her father, Zhang Da, who decides to use Miniature Collapsing Incendiary Bombs to reduce pressure during the Summer Harvest.
• They decide to frame Su Mo and his younger sister for the arson to take the blame.

Character Developments

• Zhang Min: Realizes the gravity of the situation and the Territory's involvement, becomes more determined to protect her family's interests.
• Zhang Da: Initially optimistic about the shop's prospects, becomes more pragmatic and ruthless after learning the truth.
• Su Mo: Maintains a low profile, aware of the surveillance around him, and plans to protect his younger sister.

Significant Themes

• The ruthless nature of competition and survival in the Wasteland.
• The disparity between the powerful and the weak, with the Territory exploiting smaller shops like Carefree Good Workshop.
• The importance of self-preservation and caution in a dangerous world.

Character Interactions

• Zhang Min and Zhang Da: The father-daughter duo works together to protect their family's interests, making ruthless decisions.
• Su Mo and Sun Quan: They grow closer, with Su Mo taking Sun Quan under his wing, planning to protect him and his sister.
• Zhang Bowen and Su Mo: Zhang Bowen matures and becomes more responsible, while Su Mo continues to guide him and the shop.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Mo takes a day off to visit Hope City with Huang Xiaojuan.
• They explore the West District, where Su Mo decides to order a Harvester from Treasure Fish Heavy Industries.
• Su Mo meets with Yan Jianhua, the business manager, who informs him that the required Buffer Alloy is in short supply due to a military requisition by the Academy of Sciences.

Character Developments

• Su Mo shows concern for Huang Xiaojuan's well-being and takes her to explore the city.
• Yan Jianhua demonstrates his knowledge of the current situation with the Buffer Alloy and offers a potential solution involving a researcher from the Academy of Sciences.

Significant Themes

• The importance of connections and acquaintances in the Wasteland, as highlighted by Yan Jianhua's suggestion to find a researcher from the Academy of Sciences.
• The impact of military requisitions on civilian industries, as seen in the shortage of Buffer Alloy.

Character Interactions

• Su Mo and Huang Xiaojuan enjoy their day out in the city, with Su Mo ensuring Huang Xiaojuan's safety and happiness.
• Su Mo interacts with Yan Jianhua, learning about the Buffer Alloy situation and considering his options.

Plot Points and Events

• Su Mo visits the Academy of Sciences to buy materials for his workshop.
• He learns about the 'Blockade Line' agreement between the Academy and the factories, ensuring equal technological support.
• The Academy of Sciences is preparing for a new technological explosion, drawing materials from the factories.
• Su Mo learns about three ways to obtain materials from the Academy: through acquaintances, exams, or solving research problems.

Character Developments

• Su Mo remains cautious and strategic in his interactions, not revealing his true intentions.
• Zhou Yue, the driver, proves to be knowledgeable and helpful, providing insights into the Academy of Sciences and its processes.

Significant Themes

• The vast gap between the rich and the poor is highlighted through the exorbitant cost of favors from researchers at the Academy of Sciences.
• The Academy of Sciences' aloofness and focus on internal rules are emphasized, contrasting with the outside world's desperation for their technological advancements.

Character Interactions

• Su Mo interacts with Zhou Yue, learning about the Academy of Sciences and its processes.
• The four major forces of the Territory are revealed to be tracking Su Mo, with Yu Zhou, the team leader, feeling frustrated about his assignment.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Mo visits the Tian Yuan Academy of Sciences, discovering it's not as strict as he imagined, with researchers having freedom to teach classes and earn points.
• He meets Qi Xiaomei, a guard who offers to guide him around for 5 points.
• Su Mo learns about the Academy's system: researchers don't receive salaries, they must earn income through projects or teaching.
• Su Mo visits the Technology Stele Tower, where failed researcher candidates gather, and sees Hou Congwu, an old acquaintance, posting a task.

Character Developments

• Su Mo: He remains calm and collected, showing no fear when riding in the Energy Vehicle with Qi Xiaomei. He decides to try solving a problem on the Technology Stele Tower.
• Qi Xiaomei: She reveals her past as a battlefield retiree, showing a more genuine side to Su Mo. She explains the Academy's system and the Technology Stele Tower's purpose.
• Hou Congwu: He's now a bearded, wiser adult, posting a task on the Technology Stele Tower.

Significant Themes

• The Academy of Sciences' unique system: researchers' freedom and the consequences of not having salaries.
• The harsh competition and high stakes of becoming a researcher.
• The passage of time, as seen in Hou Congwu's transformation from a young man to an adult.

Character Interactions

• Su Mo and Qi Xiaomei: They interact casually, with Qi Xiaomei explaining the Academy's system and Su Mo showing interest in the Technology Stele Tower.
• Su Mo and the crowd at the Technology Stele Tower: They mock Su Mo, but he pays them no mind, focusing on Hou Congwu's task.
• Su Mo and Hou Congwu: They haven't interacted yet, but Su Mo recognizes him and considers trying to solve his task.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Academy of Sciences presents a new problem on the Science Stele Tower, challenging researchers to design a tower or cascade structure using basic level one alloys that can withstand impacts many times its own weight.
• The rewards for solving this problem increase with the number of times the structure can withstand the impact: 300 times for formal researcher status, 500 times for intermediate researcher status, 800 times for senior researcher status, and 1000 times for director-level status.
• Su Mo visits the Academy of Sciences with Qi Xiaomei as his guide, exploring various facilities such as the Lizard Garden, Experimental Field, and Debate Room.

Character Developments

• Hou Congwen, an old researcher, carves the new problem onto the Science Stele Tower with great care and focus.
• Qi Xiaomei, Su Mo's guide, offers to help him convey his answers to the corresponding researchers if he can solve any of the problems.
• Su Mo decides to wait before attempting to answer any of the problems, wanting to understand the rules of the Academy of Sciences first.

Significant Themes

• The importance of research and development in the Wasteland, as seen through the Academy of Sciences' focus on architectural materials and the large demand for Buffer Alloy.
• The potential for a fourth technological explosion, with the focus this time being on building materials.
• The tension between researchers and those who failed the exam, as well as between those who failed and those trying their luck.

Character Interactions

• Su Mo and Qi Xiaomei interact throughout the day as she guides him through the Academy of Sciences.
• Qi Xiaomei offers to help Su Mo convey his answers to the researchers if he can solve any of the problems.
• Su Mo declines Qi Xiaomei's offer, deciding to wait before attempting to answer any of the problems.
• Qi Xiaomei is surrounded and arrested by various officials from different departments after Su Mo leaves, indicating that she is under investigation for some reason.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Mo returns from the city and decides to build a simplified version of the Pillar of Genesis to gain researcher qualifications.
• He spends the night drawing the blueprint and starts building the wooden structure the next day.
• The wooden tower, named "Sky-Scraping Pillar," can support 180 times its weight, impressing Sun Quan and Wang Qian.

Character Developments

• Su Mo shows his dedication and precision in building the Sky-Scraping Pillar, demonstrating his skills and determination.
• Sun Quan and Wang Qian are amazed by the Sky-Scraping Pillar, showing their admiration for Su Mo's creation.

Significant Themes

• The power of human ingenuity and craftsmanship, as seen in Su Mo's creation of the Sky-Scraping Pillar.
• The potential for innovation and progress in the Wasteland, hinted at by the possible benefits of the Sky-Scraping Pillar's structure.

Character Interactions

• Su Mo interacts with Sun Quan and Wang Qian, showing his confidence in his creation and his willingness to share its potential benefits.
• Sun Quan and Wang Qian express their admiration for the Sky-Scraping Pillar and their eagerness to see its potential applications.

Summary

Plot Points and Events

• Su Mo visits the Academy of Sciences to apply for researcher status.
• He encounters resistance from multiple forces, including the Fishmen, the Mayor's Investigation Department, and the Supervisory Department.
• Qi Xiaomei, a former special ops member, helps Su Mo navigate the Academy of Sciences and provides information about the forces against him.
• Su Mo must first convince Hou Congwen, the researcher who proposed the question, before facing the Architecture Institute's Dean.

Character Developments

• Su Mo remains calm and determined despite the opposition.
• Qi Xiaomei reveals her background and offers assistance to Su Mo.
• Hou Congwen, the researcher, is surprised but relieved when Su Mo arrives.

Significant Themes

• The struggle for power and control within the Territory.
• The importance of the Academy of Sciences in the Territory's politics.
• The tension between different forces and their willingness to use force to achieve their goals.

Character Interactions

• Su Mo interacts with Qi Xiaomei, who provides him with crucial information and assistance.
• Su Mo meets Qiu Hong, an intern at the Academy of Sciences, who helps him navigate the process.
• Su Mo communicates with Hou Congwen through an intercom, setting up a meeting.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Mo enters a Virtual Reality environment to answer Hou Congwen's architectural challenge.
• Su Mo presents a wooden tower that can withstand 150 times the load, with a potential of 200 times.
• Hou Congwen tests the wooden tower, which withstands up to 290 times the load before collapsing.
• Su Mo decides to build an alloy structure using the Virtual Reality's Game Panel.

Character Developments

• Su Mo demonstrates his architectural prowess and calm demeanor under pressure.
• Hou Congwen is impressed by Su Mo's abilities and becomes more respectful towards him.

Significant Themes

• The power of Virtual Reality in testing and demonstrating architectural skills.
• The importance of calm and composed demeanor under pressure.

Character Interactions

• Su Mo and Hou Congwen interact as equals, with Hou Congwen showing respect and admiration for Su Mo's abilities.
• Su Mo and Hou Congwen collaborate to test the limits of Su Mo's wooden tower.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Mo and Hou Congwen simulate a thousand-meter-high building in Virtual Reality, testing the structure's stability.
• The simulation uses an enormous amount of computing power, which is limited for each researcher.
• The building's structure breaks the record for the highest load-bearing capacity, reaching 700 times.
• A power outage occurs, and Hou Congwen goes to investigate, leaving Su Mo in the dark room.

Character Developments

• Su Mo demonstrates his architectural prowess, breaking records in Virtual Reality.
• Hou Congwen shows his concern for the Academy of Sciences' future and the need to survive underground.
• Qiu Hong, Hou Congwen's assistant, shows unexpected strength and knowledge of the situation.

Significant Themes

• The importance of research and innovation for humanity's survival.
• The struggle for resources and power within the Academy of Sciences.
• The potential threat of foreign enemies and the need for defense.

Character Interactions

• Su Mo and Hou Congwen discuss the Academy of Sciences' institutes and the need to survive underground.
• Hou Congwen interacts with Qiu Hong, showing his concern for the situation and his desire to confront the Logistics Department.
• The Fishmen warriors, representing a potential threat, interact with Hou Congwen, showing their military prowess and the tension within the Academy of Sciences.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Academy of Sciences, a crucial institution for human survival, is under attack by Fishmen from the Western Military Region.
• The attackers are after a specific target on the third floor of the Architecture Institute's research building.
• A human, later revealed to be Su Mo, is fighting against the Fishmen, demonstrating exceptional combat skills and speed.

Character Developments

• Hou Congwen (Researcher Hou): Initially injured and helpless, he regains consciousness and recognizes Su Mo as the person who answered his questions earlier, revealing Su Mo's extraordinary architectural achievements.
• Su Mo: His identity as a human with extraordinary combat abilities is revealed. He is fighting against overwhelming odds, demonstrating his importance as a potential national treasure.

Significant Themes

• Survival of the Fittest: The struggle for resources and power is highlighted as Fishmen attack the Academy of Sciences, threatening the survival of the human researchers.
• Importance of Knowledge and Intelligence: The researchers recognize the value of Su Mo's architectural achievements, emphasizing the importance of knowledge and intelligence in human survival.

Character Interactions

• Researchers vs. Fishmen: The researchers initially seem helpless but later rally to try and save Su Mo, demonstrating their loyalty and recognition of his importance.
• Su Mo vs. Fishmen: Su Mo fights against the Fishmen, showcasing his combat skills and determination to survive.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Mo is ambushed by Fishmen at the Academy of Sciences, led by Yu Yangyu, who seeks information about the human Su God.
• Su Mo fights back, using his Wolf Fang Assault Rifle and agility, but Yu Yangyu transforms into a monstrous form using a drug, becoming nearly invincible.
• Su Mo retreats upwards, trying to reach the seventh floor where Dean Ai Jianqiang is located, hoping to use the Virtual Reality for a counterattack.

Character Developments

• Su Mo shows immense resilience and resourcefulness, fighting against overwhelming odds and using his knowledge of the Territory to his advantage.
• Yu Yangyu reveals his desperation and the true power of the Fishmen, transforming into a monstrous form to defeat Su Mo.
• Dean Ai Jianqiang shows his wisdom and determination, revealing that he has a plan to counter the Fishmen's attack using the Virtual Reality.

Significant Themes

• The desperation and resilience of humans in the face of alien threats.
• The power of knowledge and technology, represented by the Virtual Reality and the Academy of Sciences.
• The theme of hope and the future, with Su Mo being referred to as the "Hope of our human future."

Character Interactions

• Su Mo and Yu Yangyu engage in a fierce battle, showcasing their combat abilities and determination.
• Su Mo and Dean Ai Jianqiang interact briefly, with Dean Ai showing respect and admiration for Su Mo's actions.
• The Fishmen team and Su Mo engage in a tense standoff, with the Fishmen trying to persuade Su Mo to surrender while Su Mo defiantly refuses.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Academy of Sciences becomes a battlefield as Fishmen attack, aiming to capture Su Youzong.
• The Northern Military Region, Supervisory Department, and Guard Team struggle to defend but are overwhelmed.
• Heaven Po Jun reinforcements arrive, and the battle reaches a stalemate.
• Wang Qian, the highest commanding officer, is devastated by the death of his team member and struggles to make decisions.
• The Fishmen use a powerful drug, King's Drug, to enhance their combat power.
• Yu Shi, the Fishmen commander, reveals that they want to capture Su Youzong to find the Ocean God using the Hope collider.
• Dean Ji, a giant head in the sky, descends and uses lightning to eliminate the Fishmen, ending the battle.

Character Developments

• Wang Qian: Struggles with grief and indecision after his team member's death, ultimately makes a difficult decision.
• Yu Shi: Initially nervous, becomes confident and arrogant after using the King's Drug, ultimately meets his end.
• Dean Ji: Reveals himself as a powerful entity, capable of controlling lightning and ending the battle.

Significant Themes

• The power of technology and science (Hope collider, King's Drug).
• The consequences of war and the value of human life.
• The struggle between different factions (Fishmen vs. Humans, Northern Military Region vs. Western Military Region).

Character Interactions

• Wang Qian and his team: Wang Qian struggles with his team's safety and the safety of those inside the Academy of Sciences.
• Yu Shi and Yu Meng: Yu Shi reveals his plan to capture Su Youzong to Yu Meng.
• Dean Ji and the Fishmen: Dean Ji demonstrates his power by eliminating the Fishmen with lightning.
• Wang Qian and Yu Shi: Wang Qian interrogates Yu Shi about the reason behind the attack, ultimately leading to Yu Shi's death.