Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Kolun Clarence returns to the Empire with Su Ming's mother.
• Cheng Hua leads the Wan Teng Thirteenth Army back to Wan Teng with a massive quantity of crystal fragments.
• The humanoid lifeform race, led by Wang, decides to leave Wan Teng despite Su Ming's attempts to persuade them to stay.

Character Developments

• Kolun Clarence remains loyal to the Empire and its Leader, despite the current turmoil.
• Su Ming becomes increasingly aware of the Empire's strange happenings and feels the need to strengthen Wan Teng's Apocalypse Level forces.
• Wang and the humanoid lifeform race prioritize their independence and resilience, choosing to leave Wan Teng to rebuild their civilization.

Significant Themes

• Loyalty vs. Pragmatism: Kolun Clarence's unwavering loyalty contrasts with Su Ming's pragmatic approach to alliances and partnerships.
• Strength and Independence: The humanoid lifeform race values their independence and resilience, choosing to leave Wan Teng to rebuild their civilization on their own terms.

Character Interactions

• Su Ming and Kolun Clarence: Su Ming understands his father's loyalty to the Empire but feels differently about the Empire's current state.
• Su Ming and Wang: Su Ming regrets the humanoid lifeform race's decision to leave but respects their choice and offers them support for their journey.
• Wang and his people: Wang prioritizes the well-being and growth of his people, leading them to leave Wan Teng to rebuild their civilization.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The King of Dayas is assassinated in his heavily secured private chambers, leaving the kingdom in chaos.
• Mator, the Eldest Son of Dayas, is elected as the new king (Dayas II) and quickly stabilizes the kingdom.
• Dayas II proposes a merger with the Empire, shocking the Dayas Kingdom.
• The Congress opposes Dayas II's decision, but it's revealed that the Empire has infiltrated key positions in the Dayas Kingdom.
• The Empire annexes the Dayas Kingdom without bloodshed, renaming it the Dayas Autonomous Region.
• The Empire's aggressive move puts pressure on other cosmic nations, including Wan Teng.

Character Developments

• Dayas II (Mator) initially appears capable and decisive, but it's revealed he's an Imperial puppet with the sole purpose of merging the Dayas Kingdom into the Empire.
• The Leader of the Empire becomes more assertive and aggressive, causing concern among other cosmic nations and Su Ming.

Significant Themes

• Power and manipulation: The Empire uses Dayas II as a puppet to infiltrate and annex the Dayas Kingdom.
• Fear and uncertainty: The Empire's aggressive move instills fear in other cosmic nations, including Wan Teng.
• Change and adaptation: The Empire's internal purge and subsequent annexation of the Dayas Kingdom demonstrate its ability to adapt and regain power.

Character Interactions

• Dayas II interacts with the Congress, initially gaining their trust but later facing their opposition when he proposes the merger with the Empire.
• Su Ming, now in charge of Wan Teng, reacts to the Empire's aggressive move with concern and unease, feeling pressure from the Leader's actions.
• The Empire's officials interact with Dayas Kingdom officials, revealing that they have infiltrated key positions in the Dayas Kingdom's power structures.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Ming calls Kolun Clarence to confirm if he knew about the Empire's operation against Wan Teng.
• Kolun Clarence reveals he wasn't aware, indicating the Empire's designs on Wan Teng.
• Su Ming decides to leave Wan Teng secretly to find an ally, choosing the Busa Free Federation over the Eastern Nether Alliance due to the Empire's potential reaction.

Character Developments

• Su Ming becomes more cautious and strategic, prioritizing Wan Teng's future over personal relationships.
• Kolun Clarence is caught between his loyalty to the Empire and his love for his son, Su Ming.

Significant Themes

• The struggle between personal loyalty and national duty.
• The delicate balance of power between Cosmic Nations and the potential consequences of alliances.

Character Interactions

• Su Ming and Kolun Clarence's conversation reveals Kolun Clarence's conflicted feelings and Su Ming's determination to protect Wan Teng.
• Su Ming's interaction with Locke shows his trust in his closest allies and his secrecy regarding his departure from Wan Teng.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Ming, traveling at extreme speed, plans to meet with Norrie, leader of the Busa Free Federation, to discuss an alliance.
• The Empire's strategy is to eliminate Dong Ming first, then deal with Wan Teng and Busa's alliance.
• Su Ming hacks into Busa's system to initiate a video call with Norrie, bypassing their security measures.
• They agree to meet in person on an inconspicuous planet within Busa's territory.

Character Developments

• Su Ming demonstrates his strategic thinking and decisiveness, understanding the Empire's intentions and acting swiftly to form an alliance.
• Norrie shows wisdom and caution, understanding the importance of the alliance but also ensuring his safety by bringing Apocalypse-level experts to the meeting.

Significant Themes

• Alliance and Cooperation: Both Wan Teng and Busa Free Federation realize the need for an alliance to counter the Empire's threat.
• Power Dynamics: The Empire's strategy highlights the power imbalance between the cosmic nations, with Dong Ming being the weakest link.
• Trust and Caution: Norrie's decision to meet Su Ming, despite the risks, shows his understanding of the situation's gravity, while also taking necessary precautions.

Character Interactions

• Su Ming and Norrie: Their interaction shows mutual respect and understanding of each other's strategic minds. Despite the initial surprise and caution, they quickly move to discuss the alliance.
• Su Ming and Busa's Experts: Su Ming's calm demeanor in the face of five Apocalypse-level auras targeting him demonstrates his confidence and lack of fear, further emphasizing his power and potential as an ally.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Ming and Norrie discuss an alliance between Wan Teng and the Busa Free Federation.
• Su Ming reveals that the Empire's next target will be the Busa Free Federation if they don't ally.
• Su Ming presents a Beast God Medal and implies a joint effort of three cosmic nations (Wan Teng, Busa, and the Beast God Civilization).
• Norrie agrees to the alliance, indicating Dong Ming will be the Empire's next target.
• Wan Teng and the Busa Free Federation issue a joint statement announcing their alliance and military cooperation.

Character Developments

• Su Ming: Shows political acumen and strategic thinking, seeking an alliance to defend against the Empire. He reveals knowledge of the Beast God Civilization's leader, Yatoruo.
• Norrie: Initially hesitant, he eventually agrees to the alliance, demonstrating a pragmatic approach to interstellar politics.

Significant Themes

• Alliances and Survival: The necessity of alliances for survival in the face of the Empire's growing power.
• Political Pragmatism: Characters prioritize their nations' interests, even if it means sacrificing others (like Dong Ming).
• The Empire's Power: The Empire's dominance and the Leader's strategic prowess are emphasized.

Character Interactions

• Su Ming and Norrie: Engage in a strategic conversation, with Su Ming persuading Norrie to ally with Wan Teng. Their interaction highlights their political acumen and mutual understanding of the interstellar power dynamics.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Suri, an Imperial official, meticulously works in the Archive Department, secretly memorizing files.
• Li Lin, the head of the Archive Department, is impressed by Suri's diligence and perfection.
• Suri informs Li Lin that he's leaving for a new post, surprising Li Lin who hadn't received any transfer notice.
• Suri reveals his transfer was authorized by the Lord Leader, shocking Li Lin.
• Suri transfers to the Military Affairs Department, where military officers greet him with disdain and disapproval due to his past and sudden promotion.

Character Developments

• Suri: Demonstrates exceptional work capability and humility, but reveals ambition and superiority upon leaving the Archive Department. He shows no remorse for the officers' disapproval in the Military Affairs Department.
• Li Lin: Initially impressed by Suri's work, he later realizes Suri's true ambition and feels a chill at the thought of Suri's potential power.

Significant Themes

• Ambition and Power: Suri's ambition is evident in his meticulous work and sudden transfer to a higher position.
• Perception of Worth: Suri's treatment of Li Lin changes once he reveals his transfer, showing his belief in his own superiority.
• Disapproval and Consequences: Military officers disapprove of Suri's transfer, foreshadowing potential conflict.

Character Interactions

• Suri and Li Lin: Initially, Li Lin is impressed by Suri's work, but later feels threatened by Suri's ambition and power.
• Suri and Military Officers: Military officers greet Suri with disdain and disapproval, while Suri remains calm but harbors resentment.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Kolun Clarence receives a mission to suppress armed forces rioting in the remote Ruoer Starfield.
• He finds the mission unusual, as an expert of his level is rarely dispatched for such tasks.
• He discusses the mission with his wife, Mother Su, and later with his son, Su Ming.
• Kolun Clarence feels uneasy about the mission, despite his visions of the future showing no problems.
• Su Ming suspects the Empire's Leader might be concealing the future.
• Kolun Clarence decides to go on the mission, believing in the Empire's loyalty to him.
• Su Ming prepares a severed finger of Kolun Clarence for resurrection in case of danger.

Character Developments

• Kolun Clarence: Shows loyalty to the Empire, even when faced with potential danger. He's introspective and values his family's opinion.
• Mother Su: Cares for Kolun Clarence and offers a pragmatic perspective on the mission.
• Su Ming: Is more suspicious of the Empire's intentions and tries to persuade his father to be cautious.

Significant Themes

• Loyalty vs. Self-Preservation: Kolun Clarence's loyalty to the Empire is tested, and he must decide whether to prioritize his duty or his safety.
• Trust and Betrayal: The chapter explores the potential betrayal by the Empire's Leader, challenging Kolun Clarence's trust in the Empire.
• Family and Support: Kolun Clarence's family, particularly Mother Su and Su Ming, provide support and advice, influencing his decisions.

Character Interactions

• Kolun Clarence interacts with Mother Su and Su Ming, discussing the mission and their concerns.
• Kolun Clarence's interactions with his family reveal his introspective nature and value their opinions.
• Su Ming's interactions with Kolun Clarence show his protective nature and concern for his father's safety.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Kolun Clarence, an Apocalypse Level expert from the Empire, arrives at the Ruoer Starfield.
• He faces off against a Mechanical Fortress housing an armed insurgent force.
• The Star Bandits, inhabitants of the Mechanical Fortress, attempt to deter Kolun but fail to stop his advance.
• Kolun Clarence withstands a minute-long artillery barrage from the Star Bandits without any visible harm.

Character Developments

• Kolun Clarence demonstrates his immense power and calm demeanor, showing no reaction to the Star Bandits' threats or attacks.
• The Star Bandits' leader expresses confidence in their Mechanical Fortress's ability to handle even Flying Level experts.

Significant Themes

• The vast power disparity between Kolun Clarence and the Star Bandits highlights the theme of power and its consequences.
• The Star Bandits' overconfidence and underestimation of Kolun Clarence foreshadows their impending defeat.

Character Interactions

• Kolun Clarence and the Star Bandits' leader engage in a tense standoff, with the Star Bandits attempting to intimidate Kolun Clarence, who remains unfazed.
• The Star Bandits initially underestimate Kolun Clarence due to his relaxed demeanor but quickly realize their mistake as he withstands their artillery barrage.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A figure emerges unharmed from intense fire, shocking the Star Bandits.
• Kolun Clarence appears, instantly killing the Star Bandit leader and destroying their Mechanical Fortress, demonstrating immense power.
• Kolun Clarence summons the Empire's Leader, who reveals his plan to eliminate Apocalypse's influence on Human Civilization.
• The Leader admits that Kolun Clarence is the greatest obstacle to his plan and expresses his reluctance to kill him.

Character Developments

• Kolun Clarence: Demonstrates his immense power and expresses his disappointment with the ease of the battle. He shows confusion and anger when faced with the Leader's revelation.
• The Leader: Reveals his long-term plan to eliminate Apocalypse's influence on Human Civilization. He expresses reluctance to kill Kolun Clarence but is determined to do so.

Significant Themes

• Power and Control: The Leader seeks to control Human Civilization's direction and eliminate Apocalypse's influence, while Kolun Clarence represents the power of Apocalypse.
• Reluctant Conflict: Both characters express reluctance to fight each other, highlighting their complex relationship and shared history.

Character Interactions

• Kolun Clarence and the Leader: Their interaction reveals a deep understanding and history between them. They express their opposing views on Apocalypse's role in Human Civilization, leading to a tense standoff.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Leader, Later Saint, reveals he's not the original Leader but a being from another universe who consumed the original Leader.
• Kolun Clarence learns the truth about the Leader's origins and his lack of loyalty to their universe.
• Kolun Clarence decides to fight for the Empire again to remove the imposter Leader.
• A fierce battle ensues between Kolun Clarence and the Leader, with Kolun Clarence taking severe damage but continuing to fight.

Character Developments

• Later Saint (Leader): Revealed to be an imposter from another universe, he has no loyalty to this universe and sees it as a tool for his goals. He's willing to extinguish his humanity and conduct "experiments" to maintain control.
• Kolun Clarence: Initially disillusioned and heartbroken, he regains his resolve and faith in the Empire upon learning the truth. He decides to fight against the Leader to reclaim the Empire.

Significant Themes

• Loyalty and Betrayal: The Leader's betrayal of his universe and people is a stark contrast to Kolun Clarence's unwavering loyalty to the Empire.
• Identity and Transformation: The revelation of the Leader's true identity raises questions about what makes a person who they are, and whether transformation can be so complete as to be unrecognizable.

Character Interactions

• Kolun Clarence and Later Saint (Leader): Their interaction reveals the Leader's true nature and Kolun Clarence's resolve to fight against him. Their battle showcases the vast difference in power between them, but Kolun Clarence's determination to keep fighting despite severe injuries highlights his unyielding spirit.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A battle between Kolun Clarence (peak Third Energy Level) and the Empire's Leader (Fourth Energy Level) occurs in the Ruoer Starfield.
• Kolun Clarence's mecha, crafted by Mars, is destroyed.
• Kolun Clarence's body, enhanced by the Entropy Matter Cultivation Method, continuously regenerates but reaches its limit.
• The Leader prepares a powerful strike to obliterate Kolun Clarence.
• Kolun Clarence accepts his fate, acknowledging he's achieved his mission's purpose.
• Kolun Clarence is killed by the Leader's strike, disintegrating into atoms.
• Su Ming, far away, senses Kolun Clarence's death and knows his father's mission is complete.

Character Developments

• Kolun Clarence shows resilience and determination, facing his inevitable defeat with acceptance.
• The Leader demonstrates his power and ruthlessness, toying with Kolun Clarence before delivering the final blow.
• Su Ming shows concern for his father's safety and prepares for his mother's arrival.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and the disparity between realms (Kolun Clarence vs. the Leader).
• Acceptance of fate and the inevitability of death.
• The importance of family and loved ones (Su Ming's reaction to Kolun Clarence's death).

Character Interactions

• The Leader and Kolun Clarence: A one-sided battle, showcasing the Leader's power and Kolun Clarence's resilience.
• Su Ming and Kolun Clarence: Su Ming senses his father's death and prepares for his mother's arrival.
• Su Ming and his mother: Implicitly, Su Ming's actions show his care and protection for his mother.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Ming discovers his father, Kolun Clarence, is dead and decides to resurrect him.
• The resurrection process begins, with Su Ming, Fang Tu, and Zhang Xun involved.
• Su Ming finds most of his father's Divinity in the Void Domain, attracting Starlight Point Creatures.
• Su Ming enters the Void Domain to retrieve his father's Divinity before it's consumed.

Character Developments

• Su Ming shows maturity and responsibility in handling his father's death and resurrection.
• Fang Tu and Zhang Xun display surprise and respect for Kolun Clarence's strength and status.

Significant Themes

• Life and Death: The characters' familiarity with resurrection technology makes death less intimidating.
• Power and Strength: Kolun Clarence's death challenges the perception of his invincibility.
• Divinity and Apocalypse: The Divinity of dead Apocalypses might form Starlight Point Creatures in the Void Domain.

Character Interactions

• Su Ming, Fang Tu, and Zhang Xun work together in the resurrection process, showing camaraderie.
• Su Ming consults Xiao Lan for help in dealing with Starlight Point Creatures, demonstrating their master-student bond.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Ming enters the Void Domain, guided by his Entropy Matter Cultivation Method.
• He encounters a colossal Golden Starlight Point Creature and, empowered by Xiao Lan's strength, engages in a brutal battle.
• They devour the creature, absorbing its energy and matter, and attract more creatures due to the energy overflow.
• Su Ming retrieves his father's Divinity Shard, but it attacks him, causing injury.
• The Divinity Shard stops attacking upon sensing Su Ming and allows him to take it.
• Pursued by numerous Golden Starlight Point Creatures, Su Ming struggles to leave the Void Domain with the Divinity Shard.

Character Developments

• Su Ming's power surges after merging with Xiao Lan's strength, allowing him to challenge the Golden Starlight Point Creature.
• Xiao Lan's role is crucial in the battle and escape, demonstrating its loyalty and power.
• The Divinity Shard of Kellen Clarence initially attacks Su Ming but stops upon sensing him, revealing a level of sentience or recognition.

Significant Themes

• Power and Strength: Su Ming's increased power, amplified by Xiao Lan, enables him to face challenges he couldn't previously.
• Brutality and Danger: Battles in the Void Domain are depicted as brutal and dangerous, with the potential for permanent transformation or loss of identity.
• Sentience and Recognition: The Divinity Shard's attack and subsequent docility suggest it possesses some level of sentience or recognition.

Character Interactions

• Su Ming and Xiao Lan: Their merged form allows them to face challenges together, showcasing their synergy and mutual dependence.
• Su Ming and the Divinity Shard: The Divinity Shard initially attacks Su Ming but stops upon recognizing him, indicating a complex interaction between them.
• Su Ming and the Golden Starlight Point Creatures: Su Ming's presence and actions attract the creatures, leading to a chase as he attempts to escape the Void Domain.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Ming attempts to retrieve his father's Divinity fragment from the Void Domain but finds it increasingly heavy, hindering his movement.
• Dozens of Golden Starlight Point Creatures attack Su Ming, threatening his life.
• Kellen Clarence's Divinity fragment transmits its Apocalypse insights to Su Ming, allowing him to ascend to the Apocalypse realm.
• Su Ming successfully returns to the main universe with Kellen Clarence's Divinity fragment, causing a massive energy surge and consumption of Crystal Fragments.

Character Developments

• Su Ming ascends to the Apocalypse realm, gaining a deeper understanding of the Void Domain and its mysteries.
• Kellen Clarence's Divinity fragment demonstrates sentience and aids Su Ming's ascension.

Significant Themes

• The power of insights and knowledge in cultivation progression.
• The connection between the Void Domain and the main universe, and the rules governing their interaction.
• The conservation of energy and its role in the restoration of Divinity fragments.

Character Interactions

• Su Ming and Xiao Lan work together to understand and overcome the challenges they face in the Void Domain.
• Fang Tu and Zhang Xun cooperate to provide energy for Su Ming's return, demonstrating their trust and support for him.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Ming returns from the Void Domain with Kolun Clarence's Divinity Fragments.
• The absorption of energy from Crystal Fragments doesn't stop, causing concern for Zhang Xun and Fang Tu.
• Su Ming is hit by a Crystal Fragment upon his return, causing him to question the loyalty of his subordinates.
• The laboratory is rebuilt, and preparations for Kolun Clarence's resurrection begin.

Character Developments

• Su Ming successfully advances to Apocalypse Level and brings back his father's Divinity Fragments.
• Zhang Xun and Fang Tu demonstrate their commitment to Wan Teng's cause by rebuilding the laboratory quickly.
• Fang Tu shows his wealth by casually using numerous Crystal Fragments.

Significant Themes

• The importance of power and resources in the cosmic struggle.
• The loyalty and commitment of subordinates to their leader.
• The delicate balance of power in the cosmic situation.

Character Interactions

• Su Ming, Zhang Xun, and Fang Tu work together to prepare for Kolun Clarence's resurrection.
• Su Ming and Fang Tu have a light-hearted moment after Su Ming is hit by a Crystal Fragment.
• Zhang Xun and Fang Tu show their expertise in their respective fields, with Zhang Xun being more knowledgeable in physics and Fang Tu in Mechanical Life and bio-engineering.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Ming returns from the Void Domain, having advanced to the Apocalypse realm in less than a year, shocking Fang Tu and Zhang Xun.
• Su Ming resurrects Kolun Clarence using the Entropy Matter Cultivation Method and his Blank Divinity.
• Kolun Clarence's resurrection causes a powerful eruption, nearly harming Fang Tu and Zhang Xun.

Character Developments

• Su Ming's rapid advancement to the Apocalypse realm hints at his potential to surpass Kolun Clarence.
• Kolun Clarence, upon resurrection, is initially disoriented but quickly regains his composure.

Significant Themes

• The power of Entropy Matter and its integration with biological life.
• The potential of Su Ming as a future dominant force in the universe.
• The consequences of Kolun Clarence's resurrection and the potential dangers of the process.

Character Interactions

• Su Ming, Fang Tu, and Zhang Xun work together to resurrect Kolun Clarence.
• Kolun Clarence's resurrection causes a moment of tension between him and the others, highlighting the danger of his power.
• Su Ming's concern for Fang Tu and Zhang Xun shows his growth as a leader and his responsibility towards his team.

Kolun Clarence sighed and said, "That's the issue. Even if we expose the truth, who would believe us? The current Leader is the Later Saint, the symbol of hope for all of Human Civilization. If we say that he's a visitor from another universe, who would believe us? Moreover, even if some people believe us, they would still hesitate. After all, the current Leader is the Later Saint, and he has the Heart of the Universe. If we expose him, it would be equivalent to betraying the entire universe. Who would dare to do that?"
Su Ming nodded, understanding the difficulty of the situation. He said, "Then what should we do? We can't just sit back and wait for death."
Kolun Clarence thought for a moment and said, "We need to find evidence. Evidence that can prove the Leader's true identity. Only then can we expose him. But this won't be easy. The Leader is not stupid. He must have already destroyed all the evidence that could prove his true identity. We need to find a way to expose him without any evidence."
Su Ming's eyes lit up. He said, "I have an idea. We can use the power of the multiverse to prove the Leader's true identity. The multiverse is vast and boundless. There must be some traces left behind by the Leader's previous actions. If we can find these traces and connect them together, we might be able to prove the Leader's true identity."
Kolun Clarence nodded. "That's a good idea. But it won't be easy. The multiverse is vast and boundless. Finding these traces will be extremely difficult. We need to start from the beginning. The Leader must have left some clues when he first arrived in this universe. We need to find these clues and follow them to find the truth."
Su Ming nodded, his eyes filled with determination. He said, "I understand. I'll start investigating immediately. I won't let anyone in our universe be deceived by the Leader's lies."
Kolun Clarence nodded, then said, "Be careful. The Leader is not stupid. He must have already made preparations. You'll be in danger. But don't worry, I'll support you from behind. We'll expose the Leader's true identity together."
Su Ming nodded, his eyes filled with determination. He said, "I won't let you down. I'll find the truth and expose the Leader's true identity. I'll do everything I can to protect our universe."
Kolun Clarence nodded, then said, "I believe in you. Go, find the truth. Expose the Leader's true identity. Save our universe."
Su Ming nodded, his eyes filled with determination. He said, "I'll do my best. I won't let you down. I won't let anyone in our universe down. I'll find the truth and expose the Leader's true identity. I'll save our universe."
Kolun Clarence nodded, then said, "I believe in you. Go, find the truth. Expose the Leader's true identity. Save our universe."
Su Ming nodded, his eyes filled with determination. He said, "I'll do my best. I won't let you down. I won't let anyone in our universe down. I'll find the truth and expose the Leader's true identity. I'll save our universe."
Kolun Clarence nodded, then said, "I believe in you. Go, find the truth. Expose the Leader's true identity. Save our universe."
Su Ming nodded, his eyes filled with determination. He said, "I'll do my best. I won't let you down. I won't let anyone in our universe down. I'll find the truth and expose the Leader's true identity. I'll save our universe."
Kolun Clarence nodded, then said, "I believe in you. Go, find the truth. Expose the Leader's true identity. Save our universe."
Su Ming nodded, his eyes filled with determination. He said, "I'll do my best. I won't let you down. I won't let anyone in our universe down. I'll find the truth and expose the Leader's true identity. I'll save our universe."
Kolun Clarence nodded, then said, "I believe in you. Go, find the truth. Expose the Leader's true identity. Save our universe."
Su Ming nodded, his eyes filled with determination. He said, "I'll do my best. I won't let you down. I won't let anyone in our universe down. I'll find the truth and expose the Leader's true identity. I'll save our universe."
Kolun Clarence nodded, then said, "I believe in you. Go, find the truth. Expose the Leader's true identity. Save our universe."
Su Ming nodded, his eyes filled with determination. He said

Key Plot Points and Events

• Kolun Clarence reveals the Later Saint's recent goal: to eliminate Apocalypse and establish himself as a deity in a nation without Apocalypse.
• Su Ming formulates a plan to curb the Later Saint but keeps it to himself.
• In the Empire's Military Council, Suri attends as an extra person, causing surprise and mockery from military bigwigs.
• The Empire's Leader convenes a war council, with the intention of discussing an attack on the Eastern Nether Alliance.

Character Developments

• Su Ming: Realizes the Later Saint's true intentions and begins to strategize against him.
• Kolun Clarence: Provides crucial information about the Later Saint's plans.
• Suri: Attends the military council, sparking ridicule from military officials due to his lack of military rank.
• The Empire's Leader: Shows favor towards Suri, hinting at his own plans.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and manipulation (The Later Saint's plans, the Empire's Leader's intentions).
• The consequences of naivety (Fang Tu and Zhang Xun's initial idea).
• The clash of ideologies (The Later Saint's desire to eliminate Apocalypse).

Character Interactions

• Su Ming and Kolun Clarence: Share information and strategize against the Later Saint.
• Military officials and Suri: Ridicule Suri due to his lack of military rank and uniform.
• The Empire's Leader and military officials: The Leader shows favor to Suri, causing unease among military officials.
• The Empire's Leader and Lord Fang Ling: The Leader dismisses Lord Fang Ling's question about Suri's presence, hinting at his own plans.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Empire's military leaders discuss a plan called the "Apocalypse Elimination Plan," targeting the Eastern Nether Alliance first, aiming to weaken them before dealing with their own Apocalypse-level beings.
• The Empire declares war on the Eastern Nether Alliance without any pretexts.
• Su Ming secretly enters the Eastern Nether Alliance's territory, undetected by their usual detection systems due to Xiao Lan's abilities.

Character Developments

• The Empire's Leader: Shows strategic thinking, manipulating the military to support his plan, and acknowledges Suri's importance in the operation.
• Suri: Recognized by the military for his knowledge about Apocalypse-level beings, gaining their respect.
• Su Ming: Arrives secretly in the Eastern Nether Alliance, demonstrating his stealth capabilities and Xiao Lan's advanced abilities.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics: The Empire's military vs. Apocalypse-level beings, the Empire's desire to control and eliminate potential threats to their power.
• Strategic planning: The Empire's Leader's strategic thinking in targeting the Eastern Nether Alliance first to weaken them.
• Trust and respect: Suri gains the military's respect for his knowledge, while Su Ming's arrival is kept secret, showing trust in his abilities.

Character Interactions

• The Empire's military leaders: Discuss and agree on the Apocalypse Elimination Plan, showing unity in their support for the Empire's Leader.
• The Empire's Leader and Suri: The Leader acknowledges Suri's importance in the operation, showing trust in his abilities and knowledge.
• Su Ming and the Oracle, Owen: Owen discovers Su Ming's secret entry into the Eastern Nether Alliance, showing his powerful Divine Power, and interacts with Su Ming, showing awareness of his presence.

Key Plot Points

• Su Ming informs Owen about the Empire's declaration of war on Dong Ming and its low chances of winning.
• Su Ming offers to secretly revive all of Dong Ming's Apocalypses to help them defeat the Empire.
• Owen, convinced by his Divinity, believes Su Ming and agrees to the plan.

Character Developments

• Owen shows understanding and acceptance of Dong Ming's impending defeat, prioritizing its survival.
• Su Ming demonstrates his strategic thinking and willingness to help Dong Ming for his own purposes.

Significant Themes

• The transition from the age of Divinity to the energy age, and its impact on nations like Dong Ming.
• The complex nature of human loyalty and conviction, as seen in Owen's acceptance of revival after death.

Character Interactions

• Su Ming and Owen's conversation reveals their mutual understanding and shared goals, leading to an agreement.
• Owen's Divinity plays a crucial role in his decision-making process, influencing his interactions with Su Ming.