Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xia Chujian's consciousness is transported to an unknown time and place, witnessing the life of Qi Sha, the future Empress of the Beichen Empire.
• Xia Chujian guides Qi Sha through her life, helping her discover Arkham City and become the first Gene Evolver.
• Qi Sha founds the Beichen Empire, using a Quantum Optical Brain system from Arkham City to govern.
• Xia Chujian learns that Qi Sha's consciousness, along with her husband's, is stored in the mainframe of the Quantum Optical Brain.
• Huo Yushen finds Usas's Projection Anchor and enters it just before it disappears.

Character Developments

• Xia Chujian: Realizes she's in an unfamiliar Time Node, communicates with Qi Sha, and learns about Usas's true intentions.
• Qi Sha: Grows from an infant to the founder of the Beichen Empire, guided by Xia Chujian's consciousness. She becomes aware of Xia Chujian's presence and seeks to repay her kindness.
• Huo Yushen: Discovers Usas's Projection Anchor and enters it to travel to Usas's Time Node.

Significant Themes

• Time manipulation and its consequences.
• The power of consciousness and its influence on reality.
• The struggle between love and reason in relationships.

Character Interactions

• Xia Chujian and Qi Sha: Xia Chujian guides and communicates with Qi Sha throughout her life, influencing her decisions and actions.
• Qi Sha and her consorts: Qi Sha's relationships with Lin Po Jun and Tantai Lin are complex, with Xia Chujian's warning causing her to guard against Tantai Lin.
• Huo Yushen and Usas: Huo Yushen's pursuit of Usas leads him to its Projection Anchor, allowing him to enter it.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Huo Yushen and Xia Chujian follow Usas's projected avatar through an Abyss Hole, which disappears soon after.
• She Zhuyin arrives and decides not to pursue them, as the Projection Anchor has vanished.
• Xia Xiong and his team return through a white Space Ripple, reporting that Xia Chujian chased after Usas's true form.
• The powerful consciousness underground collapses and summons three people, including Empress Tantai Zijun and Empress Dowager Li Feng'en, to the Empress's Bedchamber.
• A man claiming to be the Shadow Guard Leader of the Dragon Talisman Sequence appears, showing half of the Dragon Talisman and revealing that the other half is in the Imperial Study.

Character Developments

• Xia Miao and her team show concern for Huo Yushen and Xia Chujian's safety.
• She Zhuyin demonstrates her strategic thinking by deciding not to pursue Huo Yushen and Xia Chujian immediately.
• Xia Xiong shows leadership by reporting the situation to She Zhuyin and Xia Miao.
• Empress Tantai Zijun maintains her composure despite the unexpected visitor and the revelation about the Dragon Talisman.
• Empress Dowager Li Feng'en expresses suspicion and coldness towards the mysterious visitor.

Significant Themes

• The power of the Dragon Talisman and its connection to the Imperial Family.
• The struggle against the powerful consciousness and its influence on the Imperial Family.
• The importance of strategic decision-making in the face of uncertainty.

Character Interactions

• Xia Miao and her team interact with She Zhuyin, expressing their concern for Huo Yushen and Xia Chujian.
• She Zhuyin interacts with Xia Miao and her team, deciding not to pursue Huo Yushen and Xia Chujian immediately.
• Xia Xiong interacts with She Zhuyin and Xia Miao, reporting the situation and providing information.
• Empress Tantai Zijun interacts with Empress Dowager Li Feng'en and the mysterious visitor, maintaining her composure despite the revelations.
• The mysterious visitor interacts with Empress Tantai Zijun and Empress Dowager Li Feng'en, revealing information about the Dragon Talisman and the Shadow Guards.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A consciousness hidden beneath the Imperial Palace on Beichen Star communicates with Empress Tantai Zijun and the leader of the Shadow Guards, revealing its power is dissipating due to a problem with its True Body.
• The consciousness learns that Empress Tantai Zijun used its Seed to target Xia Chujian, causing it to become enraged.
• The consciousness decides to go to Mulan City on Guiyuan Star itself to find Xia Chujian, as it has less than ten minutes left.
• Upon arriving at the Xia Family Manor, the consciousness causes everyone to fall asleep, except for She Zhuyin and the three little ones (Teacup Dog A Wu, Xiao Feijiu A Yuan, and Xiao Huangji A Chou).
• She Zhuyin confronts the consciousness, which is revealed to be an Avatar of Usas, in the Starry Sky above Guiyuan Star.

Character Developments

• Empress Tantai Zijun: Becomes nervous and panicked upon learning the consciousness' power is dissipating, as it protects her safety within the Imperial Palace. She tries to summon Xia Chujian to the palace for questioning.
• The consciousness: Reveals its immense power and age, having protected the Tantai Royal Family for ten thousand years. It becomes enraged when it learns Empress Tantai Zijun used its Seed to target Xia Chujian.
• She Zhuyin: Protects the Xia Family Manor and confronts the Usas Avatar in the Starry Sky, showing her immense power and knowledge of Usas.

Significant Themes

• Power and its consequences: The consciousness' power protects the Tantai Royal Family but also creates dependence and fear. Its dissipation threatens Empress Tantai Zijun's safety.
• The unknown: The consciousness' true nature and power are initially unknown to Empress Tantai Zijun and the Shadow Guards leader. Usas' true form and intentions are also hidden until She Zhuyin confronts it.
• Consequences of actions: Empress Tantai Zijun's decision to use the Seed to target Xia Chujian has severe consequences, enraging the consciousness and putting the Xia Family Manor in danger.

Character Interactions

• Empress Tantai Zijun and the consciousness: They communicate through thought, revealing their power dynamics and the consciousness' dependence on the Imperial Palace.
• She Zhuyin and the three little ones: She Zhuyin protects the Xia Family Manor, while the three little ones guard Xia Chujian's room. They show unity and determination in the face of danger.
• She Zhuyin and Usas Avatar: She Zhuyin confronts Usas Avatar in the Starry Sky, showing her knowledge of Usas and her power, despite the Avatar's immense size and foul aura.

Key Plot Points and Events

• She Zhuyin faces a weakened Usas Avatar after its true form's destruction.
• Usas Avatar, now powerless, is terrified and tries to flee.
• She Zhuyin uses her authority to suppress and dismantle Usas Avatar, ultimately defeating it.
• Usas Avatar's true form had given it a piece of "Primordial Flesh," making it unique and capable of rebirth.
• After Usas Avatar's defeat, She Zhuyin returns to Xia Family Manor as dawn breaks.

Character Developments

• She Zhuyin demonstrates her power and authority, defeating Usas Avatar with ease.
• Usas Avatar, despite its terror and desperation, is unable to overcome She Zhuyin's power.
• Empress Tantai Zijun considers summoning She Zhuyin to the Imperial Palace for interrogation but decides to give her a chance.

Significant Themes

• Power and authority: She Zhuyin's power is shown to be superior to Usas Avatar's, and the theme of authority is explored through their clash.
• Fear and desperation: Usas Avatar's fear and desperation contrast with She Zhuyin's calm and confidence.
• Change and rebirth: The theme of change and rebirth is hinted at with Usas Avatar's potential for rebirth and the new dawn that follows its defeat.

Character Interactions

• She Zhuyin and Usas Avatar: Their interaction is one of power and dominance, with She Zhuyin overwhelming Usas Avatar.
• Empress Tantai Zijun and the Shadow Guards' Dragon Talisman holder: They discuss summoning She Zhuyin to the Imperial Palace, showing their alliance and shared goals.
• Empress Tantai Zijun and Empress Dowager Li Feng'en: Their interaction reveals their differing views on She Zhuyin and the power dynamics within the Imperial Palace.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xia Chujian watches Tantai Lin's coronation, realizing the vast difference in time perception between her and the mortals.
• She witnesses Tantai Lin's concessions to the Three Grand Dukes to secure his throne, including formalizing the noble system and guaranteeing their titles.
• At Tantai Lin's coronation, a chunk of Usas's Primordial Flesh emerges and sinks beneath the Imperial Palace, surprising Xia Chujian.
• Huo Yushen appears in the past, warning Lin Po Jun about Tantai Lin's coup, but Po Jun only partially believes him and prepares a backup plan for his child.
• Xia Chujian is expelled from the time node and transported to the Dead Star Domain, where she sees an ancient, towering stone tablet emerge from the shattered void.

Character Developments

• Xia Chujian: Realizes the vast difference in time perception, witnesses historical events, and is transported to the Dead Star Domain.
• Tantai Lin: Ascends the throne after making concessions to the Three Grand Dukes.
• Lin Po Jun: Partially believes Huo Yushen's warning and prepares a backup plan for his child.

Significant Themes

• Time and its perception: Xia Chujian experiences the vast difference in time perception between her and the mortals.
• Power and compromise: Tantai Lin's ascent to the throne involves making concessions to the Three Grand Dukes.
• The unknown and the mysterious: The appearance of the ancient stone tablet in the Dead Star Domain adds an element of mystery.

Character Interactions

• Xia Chujian and Tantai Lin: Xia Chujian observes Tantai Lin's coronation and the concessions he makes to secure his throne.
• Huo Yushen and Lin Po Jun: Huo Yushen warns Po Jun about Tantai Lin's coup, but Po Jun only partially believes him and prepares a backup plan for his child.
• Xia Chujian and Seven Lù: Xia Chujian interacts with her AI, Seven Lù, to understand the ancient stone tablet in the Dead Star Domain.

Chapter Summary: “Schrödinger’s Cat (Second Update)”

Key Plot Points and Events

• Seven Lù explains that the object they are searching for exists in a Negative Superposition State: it cannot be detected because observation causes its existence to be erased, resembling Schrödinger’s Cat.
• Xia Chujian can nevertheless see an enormous Giant Monument in the Starry Sky, despite Seven Lù’s instruments registering only dead stars, cosmic rays, and dust. This raises the possibility that Xia possesses a unique ability to perceive things hidden from advanced detection systems.
• The monument begins emitting powerful Starlight through cracks in its surface. The light seems to act as a signal, awakening or alerting intelligent beings somewhere in the universe.
• The surrounding Chaos Mist distorts and absorbs the monument’s attempted messages, then expands into a terrifying field that darkens the Starry Sky and threatens to engulf everything.
• Xia suspects the Chaos Mist is not ordinary matter but a powerful existence similar to Usas and Broud. She uses her Plasma Large Sniper Rifle to fire at a glowing “Energy Core” within the mist.
• Her attack destroys or disperses the Chaos Mist. The Starry Sky becomes bright and clear, and Seven Lù is finally able to detect the Giant Monument.
• The enormous monument suddenly shrinks until it becomes a half-person-tall object directly in front of Xia, suggesting a mysterious response to her presence or words.
• Seven Lù discovers that the monument’s inscriptions and illustrations cannot be copied. It identifies some of the text as descriptions of mountains, minerals, plants, animals, and routes.
• Xia realizes the monument contains a map, not merely an inscription. It dissolves into Starlight and transforms into a Silk Manuscript titled “Classic of Mountains and Seas, a Map to Mountain Sea Realm.”
• Xia asks where the Mountain Sea Realm is. Her question echoes across the Starry Sky, implying that the manuscript or realm may possess extraordinary power or significance.

Character Developments

• Xia Chujian demonstrates sharp observational skills and decisive combat instincts. Although she is confused by the scientific explanation, she quickly notices that the Chaos Mist is interfering with Seven Lù’s sensors and identifies a likely weakness.
• Her ability to see the monument despite Seven Lù’s inability to detect it suggests that she may have a special connection to hidden, erased, or higher-dimensional entities.
• Xia remains skeptical and practical, but her curiosity grows as the monument reacts to her statements and ultimately transforms into a map.
• Seven Lù initially suspects Xia may be hallucinating, but becomes excited when the monument is revealed. Its voice has reverted to a youthful form, reflecting unexplained changes connected to Usas’s Time Node.
• Seven Lù’s comparison between the monument and Small Nine Xiang hints that the monument may be capable of recognizing or choosing a master, though Xia remains doubtful.

Significant Themes

• Observation and existence: The chapter explores whether something can exist if it cannot be observed, and whether observation itself can destroy or alter reality.
• Limits of technology: Seven Lù’s advanced instruments fail to detect what Xia can see, suggesting that perception and consciousness may surpass mechanical detection.
• Hidden knowledge and revelation: The monument’s obscured message, distorted images, and eventual transformation into a map emphasize the gradual uncovering of ancient or cosmic secrets.
• Power and awakening: The monument’s signal appears to awaken forces across the universe, while the Chaos Mist represents a threatening power capable of suppressing or consuming reality.
• Destiny and recognition: The monument’s movement toward Xia and its apparent response to her words imply that she may be connected to the Mountain Sea Realm or uniquely suited to uncovering its secrets.

Character Interactions

• Xia repeatedly questions Seven Lù, relying on its analysis while challenging its conclusions.
• Seven Lù explains complex physics in simplified terms, but Xia’s direct perception repeatedly contradicts its instruments.
• Xia jokes internally about the monument’s apparent eagerness and compares its behavior to Small Nine Xiang, while Seven Lù seriously wonders whether it wants Xia to become its master.
• Their partnership remains balanced between Seven Lù’s technical knowledge and Xia’s intuition, perception, and willingness to act.
• The chapter ends with Xia’s question—“Where is Mountain Sea Realm?”—echoing through space, turning a private conversation into a potentially universe-wide summons.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xia Chujian's words awaken ancient beings on the Dark Side of the Dead Star.
• The Dead Star Domain begins to transform, with a dead sun reigniting and planets coming back to life.
• Xia Chujian absorbs Primal Life Energy (Source Vitality) from the rain, which allows her to see Extraterritorial Beings in the starlight.
• She is enveloped by the Silk Manuscript's Chaos Mist, forming a Cloud Layer Passage that transports her back to the Xia Family Manor.

Character Developments

• Xia Chujian: Absorbs Source Vitality, gains the ability to see Extraterritorial Beings, and returns home.
• Huo Yushen: Worried about Xia Chujian, reveals his emotions, and is excited to learn she killed Usas's True Body.
• She Zhuyin: Tests Xia Chujian, concerned about her well-being.

Significant Themes

• Life and death cycle: The Dead Star Domain comes back to life, highlighting the interconnectedness of life and death.
• Power and responsibility: Xia Chujian's actions have significant consequences, showing the weight of her power.
• The unknown: The appearance of Extraterritorial Beings and the Silk Manuscript's abilities emphasize the mysterious and unknown aspects of the universe.

Character Interactions

• Xia Chujian and Seven Lù: They discuss the transformation of the galaxy and the nature of Source Vitality.
• Xia Chujian and Huo Yushen: Huo Yushen expresses his worry for Xia Chujian, and they share a moment of connection.
• Xia Chujian and She Zhuyin: She Zhuyin tests Xia Chujian, showing her concern and curiosity about Xia Chujian's experiences.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xia Chujian returns home, and She Zhuyin questions her about her whereabouts and the gold jewelry given to her.
• Xia Chujian reveals that she hid her gold in a shoebox made of an alloy safe.
• She Zhuyin knows about the origins of the little ones at home and asks Xia Chujian to clean up due to Usas contamination.
• Xia Chujian and Huo Yushen go to Xia Chujian's room, where they find the little ones sleeping or waiting for Xia Chujian.
• Xiao Gouzi Sixi, excited by a familiar scent on Xia Chujian, reveals its origins and past to Xia Chujian through Xiao Huangji A Chou.

Character Developments

• Xia Chujian: Shows resourcefulness in hiding valuables and concern for the little ones' well-being.
• She Zhuyin: Demonstrates knowledge about the little ones' origins and Xia Chujian's recent experiences.
• Xiao Gouzi Sixi: Reveals its past and connection to Xia Chujian, showing excitement and nostalgia.
• Xiao Huangji A Chou: Acts as a translator between Xia Chujian and Xiao Gouzi Sixi, displaying loyalty and helpfulness.

Significant Themes

• Trust and secrets: Xia Chujian trusts the little ones with her secrets, while She Zhuyin keeps knowledge about the little ones to herself.
• Home and belonging: The idea of home is explored through Xiao Gouzi Sixi's memories and Xia Chujian's return.
• Care and responsibility: Xia Chujian shows care for the little ones, while Xiao Gouzi Sixi's mother demonstrates responsibility towards her offspring.

Character Interactions

• Xia Chujian and She Zhuyin: Their interaction shows a mix of respect and curiosity, with She Zhuyin holding back information and Xia Chujian being open about her actions.
• Xia Chujian and Xiao Gouzi Sixi: Their interaction reveals a connection between them, with Xiao Gouzi Sixi sharing its past and Xia Chujian showing concern for its well-being.
• Xia Chujian and Xiao Huangji A Chou: They work together to understand Xiao Gouzi Sixi's message, displaying a close bond and mutual understanding.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xia Chujian discovers that Xiao Gouzi Sixi's home is connected to the dead-star Star Domain she visited.
• Sixi recognizes the scent of home on the Silk Manuscript, suggesting it might be from the Mountain Sea Realm.
• Xia Chujian helps Xia Xiong and his group undergo a purification and cleansing process using Xiao Gouzi Sixi's Water-colored Mist to remove Usas's contamination.

Character Developments

• Xia Chujian: Shows concern and care for her family and friends, demonstrating her determination and resourcefulness in protecting them.
• Xiao Gouzi Sixi: Reveals its connection to the Silk Manuscript and the Mountain Sea Realm, displaying curiosity and excitement about its potential origins.
• Xiao Huangji A Chou: Recalls memories related to the Silk Manuscript, suggesting a shared history with Xiao Gouzi Sixi.
• Xia Xiong and his group: Undergo the cleansing process, removing Usas's contamination and healing from their injuries.

Significant Themes

• Home and belonging: The search for Sixi's and A Chou's origins explores the theme of home and belonging, as they seek to connect with their past.
• Protection and support: Xia Chujian's actions highlight the importance of protecting and supporting loved ones, even in the face of danger.
• Identity and origins: The mystery surrounding Sixi's and A Chou's true origins raises questions about identity and where one comes from.

Character Interactions

• Xia Chujian and Xiao Gouzi Sixi: Their bond deepens as they work together to uncover Sixi's past and help Xia Xiong's group.
• Xia Chujian and Xiao Huangji A Chou: A Chou's memories of the Silk Manuscript lead to a shared connection with Sixi, fostering a sense of camaraderie.
• Xia Chujian and Xia Xiong's group: Xia Chujian's determination to help her family and friends leads to their successful cleansing and healing.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Huo Yushen gets a health check-up from Xia Yuanfang, who assures him he's fine and just needs rest.
• She Zhuyin reveals she destroyed Usas's Avatar beneath the Beichen Empire's Imperial Palace, which was possible only after Xia Chujian killed Usas's True Form.
• Xia Chujian wakes up and interacts with her pet creatures, who are fascinated by a scroll of Silk Manuscript that smells like "home" and "Mother" to some of them.

Character Developments

• Huo Yushen: Shows concern for Xia Chujian's well-being and is willing to protect her, even without knowing her full capabilities.
• She Zhuyin: Reveals her high regard for Xia Chujian, hinting at her importance in the world's fate.
• Xia Chujian: Sleeps through the day and interacts affectionately with her pets upon waking, showing her nurturing side.

Significant Themes

• The mystery surrounding Xia Chujian's origins and powers.
• The importance of family and protection, as shown through Huo Yushen's and She Zhuyin's willingness to protect Xia Chujian.
• The connection between Xia Chujian and the pets who react to the Silk Manuscript, suggesting a shared past or origin.

Character Interactions

• Huo Yushen and She Zhuyin: They discuss Xia Chujian's capabilities and the importance of protecting her.
• Xia Chujian and her pets: Xia Chujian shows affection and care for her pets, while they display unique behaviors and reactions to the Silk Manuscript.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xia Chujian finds a silk manuscript containing a map to the Mountain Sea Realm.
• Teacup Dog A Wu and Xiao Feijiu A Yuan reveal they have memories of the Mountain Sea Realm.
• Xia Chujian asks her companions if they want to return to the Mountain Sea Realm; only Xiao Huangji A Chou expresses a desire to go back.

Character Developments

• Xia Chujian demonstrates her caring and protective nature towards her companions.
• Xiao Huangji A Chou reveals his origins and his desire to return to the Mountain Sea Realm.
• Teacup Dog A Wu and Xiao Feijiu A Yuan show their affection and loyalty to Xia Chujian.

Significant Themes

• The importance of family and companionship.
• The struggle between good and evil, represented by "good eggs" and "bad eggs".
• The desire to return to one's roots and heritage.

Character Interactions

• Xia Chujian interacts with her companions, showing care and understanding.
• Xiao Huangji A Chou interacts with Xia Chujian, revealing his true origins and desires.
• Teacup Dog A Wu and Xiao Feijiu A Yuan interact with Xia Chujian, expressing their loyalty and affection.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xia Chujian learns from Little Yellow Chick A Chou that the Remnants are descendants of evil beings from the Mountain Sea Realm who were driven out and started a war.
• The road to the Mountain Sea Realm was closed, preventing the good eggs from returning.
• Xia Chujian, She Zhuyin, and Huo Yushen discuss the situation in the Xia family's new house.

Character Developments

• Xia Chujian shows concern for her companions and the good eggs from the Mountain Sea Realm.
• Wufu expresses his loyalty to Xia Chujian.
• She Zhuyin reveals she killed the piece of Usas's 'Primordial Flesh' under the Imperial Palace.

Significant Themes

• The consequences of evil actions and the struggle between good and evil.
• The importance of loyalty and companionship.
• The interconnectedness of events and the struggle to understand the bigger picture.

Character Interactions

• Xia Chujian interacts with her companions, showing care and understanding.
• She Zhuyin and Huo Yushen seek Xia Chujian out to discuss the current situation.
• Xia Chujian, She Zhuyin, and Huo Yushen share a meal and discuss the recent events.

Key Plot Points and Events

• She Zhuyin reveals she retreated from the Imperial Palace due to a powerful, conscious fragment of Usas's incarnated flesh.
• Xia Chujian learns she was kicked out of Time Nodes after killing Usas's True Form, ending up in the Dead Star Domain.
• Huo Yushen and She Zhuyin reveal their origin from the Blue River Galaxy, now the Dead Star Domain.

Character Developments

• Xia Chujian shows curiosity and unique thought processes, calling Huo Yushen and She Zhuyin 'aliens' due to their origin.
• Huo Yushen and She Zhuyin decide to reveal more about their past to Xia Chujian.

Significant Themes

• Origin and home: The Blue River Galaxy as the characters' original home, now lifeless and desolate.
• Survival and struggle: The battle for survival against the Extraterritorial Beings on Blue Star.

Character Interactions

• Xia Chujian, Huo Yushen, and She Zhuyin share information and experiences, with Xia Chujian learning about the characters' past.
• Huo Yushen and She Zhuyin decide to trust Xia Chujian with their origin story.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xia Chujian recalls grotesque entities from the Dark Side of the Dead Star Domain and the Extraterritorial Ancient Gods that destroyed the Blue Star galaxy.
• She Zhuyin reveals she brought gold with her from the Blue River Galaxy and had no trouble with money.
• Xia Chujian learns that She Zhuyin and Huo Yushen first arrived on Guiyuan Star and lived there for a year before moving to Beichen Star.
• She Zhuyin explains that she could open a Wormhole to the Beichen Galaxy due to Usas's Authority.
• Xia Chujian shows a video of the Blue Star's monument, which She Zhuyin recognizes, and asks about the Silk Manuscript.

Character Developments

• Xia Chujian: Shows curiosity and intelligence in asking about the Silk Manuscript's origin and its connection to the Mountain Sea Realm.
• She Zhuyin: Reveals her resourcefulness in bringing gold with her and opening a Wormhole. She becomes deeply interested in the Silk Manuscript and the Mountain Sea Realm.
• Huo Yushen: Shows surprise and shock when Xia Chujian mentions the Mountain Sea Realm.

Significant Themes

• The power of money and connections.
• The importance of identity and proof of existence in society.
• The mystery and significance of the Blue Star, the monument, and the Silk Manuscript.
• The potential connection between the Blue River Galaxy and the Beichen Galaxy.

Character Interactions

• Xia Chujian and She Zhuyin: Share a close bond, with She Zhuyin offering to fulfill Xia Chujian's wishes and Xia Chujian showing respect for She Zhuyin's money.
• Xia Chujian and Huo Yushen: Share a sense of Déjà Vu when She Zhuyin offers to fulfill Xia Chujian's wishes.
• She Zhuyin and Xia Chujian: Share a heartfelt moment when they express regret for not meeting earlier.

Plot Points and Events

• Xia Chujian shows She Zhuyin and Huo Yushen the silk manuscript.
• She Zhuyin recognizes the manuscript's aura and is deeply moved.
• Huo Yushen's Gene Evolution Level advances rapidly due to the manuscript's aura.
• She Zhuyin asks to borrow the silk manuscript for a month to heal her life Origin injury.

Character Developments

• Xia Chujian remains humble about her abilities, despite her incredible feats.
• She Zhuyin reveals her serious injury and desire to heal it.
• Huo Yushen acknowledges Xia Chujian's strength and expresses admiration for her.

Significant Themes

• Prejudice and disbelief in others' abilities (Xia Chujian's frustration).
• The power of ancient artifacts (silk manuscript) and their potential to heal injuries.
• The desire to return home (She Zhuyin's motivation to heal her injury).

Character Interactions

• Xia Chujian, She Zhuyin, and Huo Yushen interact, with Xia Chujian feeling misunderstood and underappreciated.
• She Zhuyin asks Xia Chujian for a favor, showing respect and consideration for her feelings.

Key Plot Points and Events

• She Zhuyin borrows 30 jin of gold from Xia Chujian to heal her life origin injuries using the silk manuscript.
• Xia Chujian and her family discuss the sudden ceasefire of Zerg attacks on the Shaofu Front.
• Xia Chujian receives a Video Call from Su Buyan, who is with Zong Ruoning. Zong Ruoning asks for Xia Chujian's help in exchange for a lavish reward, hinting at a dangerous task.

Character Developments

• Xia Chujian: Realizes her wealth after receiving 30 jin of gold, but remains humble and generous. She is willing to help Zong Ruoning despite the potential danger.
• She Zhuyin: Shows determination and hope in healing her life origin injuries with the silk manuscript.
• Zong Ruoning: Desperate and agitated due to a family crisis, he directly appeals to Xia Chujian for help, offering a substantial reward.

Significant Themes

• Wealth and generosity: Xia Chujian's newfound wealth allows her to help others, but she remains grounded and humble.
• Friendship and obligation: Xia Chujian is willing to help Zong Ruoning due to their past relationship and the help his family has given her.
• Danger and reward: Xia Chujian is cautious about the potential danger in helping Zong Ruoning, but she is also drawn to the lavish reward.

Character Interactions

• Xia Chujian and She Zhuyin: They have a warm and trusting relationship, with She Zhuyin borrowing a large sum of gold from Xia Chujian without hesitation.
• Xia Chujian and Zong Ruoning: Despite their past relationship, Zong Ruoning directly appeals to Xia Chujian for help, while Xia Chujian is cautious but willing to assist him.
• Xia Chujian and Su Buyan: Su Buyan acts as a mediator between Xia Chujian and Zong Ruoning, encouraging Xia Chujian to help them if she can.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zong Ruoning reveals his father, Zong Weiping, is trapped on Southern Cross Star and needs rescue.
• Xia Chujian learns that Zong Weiping disappeared in a Space Rift thirty-one years ago, similar to an incident from a thousand years ago involving the Missing Emperor.
• Su Buyan shares that the Missing Emperor was trapped on Green Radiance Star, not killed, and returned ten years later.
• Zong Weiping's messages suggest he was in a strange, repeating time and space, hinting at Usas's Time Node.

Character Developments

• Xia Chujian: Becomes more curious and involved in the mystery surrounding Zong Weiping and the Space Rift.
• Zong Ruoning: Shows determination to rescue his father despite the danger.
• Su Buyan: Demonstrates extensive knowledge about the Imperial Family's history and secrets.

Significant Themes

• The mysterious nature of Space Rifts and their connection to Green Radiance Star.
• The power dynamics and intrigue within the Imperial Family and the Military Department.
• The potential involvement of Usas in Zong Weiping's disappearance.

Character Interactions

• Xia Chujian and Zong Ruoning: They discuss the possibility of rescuing Zong Weiping, with Xia Chujian initially reluctant but eventually more open to the idea.
• Xia Chujian and Su Buyan: They share information about the Imperial Family's history, with Su Buyan revealing secrets he knows due to his family's position as High Priests.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xia Chujian learns that Zong Weiping might have returned to the Southern Cross Star Territory.
• Zong Ruoning seeks Xia Chujian's help to rescue Zong Weiping.
• The Zong family plans to use a Small Wormhole Opener to reach the Southern Cross Star Territory, despite the risks.

Character Developments

• Xia Chujian shows concern for Zong Weiping's safety and agrees to help rescue him.
• Zong Ruoning demonstrates his desperation to save his brother, even considering dangerous methods.
• Su Buyan tries to dissuade the Zong family from their risky plan but is unsuccessful.

Significant Themes

• The desperation of family members to rescue their loved ones, even in the face of great danger.
• The risks and consequences of using Small Wormhole Openers, highlighting the precariousness of the situation.

Character Interactions

• Xia Chujian and Su Buyan discuss the rescue plan and the Zong family's determination.
• Xia Chujian shares the news with Huo Yushen, who expresses his desire to accompany her but understands the need for him to stay behind.
• Xia Chujian and Huo Yushen have a lighthearted moment, with Huo Yushen revealing his feelings subtly.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xia Chujian and Su Buyan discuss knocking out Su Shuangluo to prevent her from causing trouble. Su Buyan informs his father, Su Yanxing, who scolds him but Old Master Zong agrees with the idea. Su Shuangluo faints, and Zong Ruoning places her in a medical cabin.
• Su Buyan asks Xia Chujian for help using her Small Bat-style Fighter Jet to rescue Zong Ruoning's father, but Xia Chujian refuses due to the risk of exposure. Instead, she offers to use a Small Wormhole Opener and organize a rescue team.
• Zong Ruoning and Master Zong agree to Xia Chujian's proposal, providing her with a Villa, 2 Billion Beichen Coins, and two Small Wormhole Openers. Xia Chujian gathers Xia Miao and the others for the mission.

Character Developments

• Xia Chujian demonstrates her strategic thinking and willingness to help, despite the risks involved.
• Su Buyan shows concern for his aunt's well-being but also understands the necessity of preventing her from causing further trouble.
• Zong Ruoning and Master Zong display trust in Xia Chujian's abilities and resourcefulness, offering substantial rewards and support for the rescue mission.

Significant Themes

• Trust and loyalty: Xia Chujian's willingness to help the Zong family despite the risks, and the Zong family's trust in her abilities.
• Risk and reward: The dangerous nature of the mission and the substantial rewards offered by the Zong family.
• Strategic thinking: Xia Chujian's ability to adapt and find alternative solutions when her initial plan is not feasible.

Character Interactions

• Xia Chujian and Su Buyan: They discuss the situation and potential solutions, with Su Buyan seeking Xia Chujian's help.
• Xia Chujian and Zong Ruoning: They finalize the details of the mission, with Zong Ruoning providing the necessary resources and support.
• Xia Chujian and Xia Miao: Xia Chujian gathers her team for the mission, with Xia Miao and the others expressing their eagerness to participate despite the risks.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xia Chujian secretly leaves with a team to rescue Zong Weiping, using Small Wormhole Openers.
• They arrive at Southern Cross Star, finding it mostly occupied by Zerg.
• Xia Chujian infiltrates a massive Zerg hive to locate Zong Weiping, while her team monitors the Zerg's movements outside.

Character Developments

• Xia Chujian shows determination and strategic planning in the rescue mission.
• Zong Weiping's devotion to his wife is further emphasized.

Significant Themes

• The ongoing conflict between humanity and the Zerg.
• The harsh environment and scale of the Zerg hives.
• The use of technology (mechas, Small Wormhole Openers, network infiltration) in the mission.

Character Interactions

• Xia Chujian and her team work together, with clear roles and communication.
• Xia Chujian's relationship with Zong Weiping is further explored, showing her concern for his safety despite their past conflict.