Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Heavenly Court and Buddhism face a great tribulation, with enemies emerging from the Chaos of the Outer Domain.
• Zhu Zhengwei and Zhang Zhi reunite, with Zhang revealing he's a manifestation of the Jade Emperor, destined to return to his Main Body.
• Zhu Zhengwei struggles to ask Zhang Zhi for help in breaking through to the ninth stage and dealing with Sun Wukong from Journey to the West.
• Zhang Zhi guesses Zhu Zhengwei's unspoken questions, revealing his extraordinary wisdom and intelligence.

Character Developments

• Zhu Zhengwei: Struggles with asking for help, showing his pride and reluctance to reveal his weaknesses. Realizes Zhang Zhi's extraordinary abilities.
• Zhang Zhi: Reveals his true identity as a manifestation of the Jade Emperor. Demonstrates incredible wisdom and intelligence by guessing Zhu Zhengwei's unspoken questions.

Significant Themes

• Crisis and Opportunity: The Heavenly Court's tribulation presents both dangers and opportunities for growth.
• Power and Weakness: Zhu Zhengwei's struggle to ask for help highlights the tension between maintaining pride and seeking assistance when in need.
• Reincarnation and Identity: Zhang Zhi's true identity as the Jade Emperor raises questions about his purpose and destiny.

Character Interactions

• Zhu Zhengwei and Zhang Zhi: Their reunion is initially peaceful, but tension arises as Zhang Zhi guesses Zhu Zhengwei's unspoken questions, revealing his extraordinary abilities and challenging Zhu Zhengwei's pride.
• Zhang Zhi and Sun Wukong: Though not present, Sun Wukong's actions in Wuzhuang Temple are a point of concern for both Zhu Zhengwei and Zhang Zhi.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhang Zhi deduces Zhu Zhengwei's true identity and the situation in the Heavenly Court.
• Zhu Zhengwei confirms Zhang Zhi's deductions and reveals the Heavenly Court's calamity.
• Zhang Zhi offers to help Zhu Zhengwei with cultivation methods and the Wuzhuang Temple matter.

Character Developments

• Zhu Zhengwei: Struggles with maintaining his secret identity, feels relief and gratitude towards Zhang Zhi.
• Zhang Zhi: Demonstrates exceptional intelligence and wisdom, shows concern and support for Zhu Zhengwei.

Significant Themes

• The burden of secrets and the relief of sharing them.
• The bond between brothers and their understanding of each other.
• The consequences of the Heavenly Court's calamity and the reincarnation of its deities.

Character Interactions

• Zhu Zhengwei and Zhang Zhi: Their conversation reveals their deep understanding of each other, with Zhang Zhi guessing Zhu Zhengwei's secrets and offering help, while Zhu Zhengwei feels grateful and relieved.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhang Zhi learns the Ninth Order cultivation method from Zhu Zhengwei.
• They discuss the potential threat of an unknown civilization from the Chaos Outer Domain.
• Zhang Zhi decides to leave the three-dimensional Real Universe and return to his Primordial world.
• Zhu Zhengwei returns to the Ancestor Shaman World to study the Ninth Order method.

Character Developments

• Zhang Zhi continues his journey of self-strengthening and promoting civilization, embracing his role as an Eternal.
• Zhu Zhengwei becomes more aware of the growing threat of the Dreamscape Universe and the need to strengthen its world barrier.

Significant Themes

• The pursuit of power and self-improvement (Zhang Zhi's continuous cultivation and experiences).
• The threat of unknown forces and the need for vigilance (the potential invasion from the Chaos Outer Domain).
• The exploration of new realms and understanding of the universe (the discovery of the Ninth Order and its connection to the Heavenly Dao).

Character Interactions

• Zhang Zhi and Zhu Zhengwei share information and insights, leading to Zhang Zhi's departure and Zhu Zhengwei's new goal of studying the Ninth Order method.
• Zhu Zhengwei expresses his thoughts about Zhang Zhi's behavior, finding it amusing and admirable.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhu Zhengwei discovers the Ninth Order method, revealing a complex realm with 100 divisions based on the proportion of rules obtained from a world's core.
• He learns that the Human Emperors of previous generations likely held the strongest world core, the Dragon Vein rules of Chang'an City.
• Zhu Zhengwei understands the structure of the current world, with a maximum of 49 Ninth Order practitioners per world, each receiving 1% of the world's rule power.
• He learns about the convention of Ninth Order practitioners holding official positions registered with the Great Tang, using official seals as 1% rule cores.

Character Developments

• Zhu Zhengwei's understanding of the world expands, and he gains a clearer perspective on the Great Tang's structure and the Ninth Order realm.
• He realizes the reason his Ancestor Shaman World couldn't produce Ninth Order practitioners and decides not to create more worlds to maintain its secrecy.

Significant Themes

• The complexity and depth of the Ninth Order realm.
• The importance of Heavenly Dao cores for advancing to Ninth Order and the system of official seals.
• The balance between Heavenly Dao and practitioners, with Heavenly Dao retaining 51% of its equity.
• The convention of respecting Heavenly Dao and avoiding world destruction and core plundering.

Character Interactions

• Zhu Zhengwei interacts with the knowledge and revelations from the Ninth Order method, leading to his understanding and decisions regarding the Ancestor Shaman World and his path forward.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhu Zhengwei, now the Ancestor Shaman Heavenly Dao, establishes forty-nine seats, dividing 1% of the Heavenly Dao Core for each and setting up various other seats.
• He decides to lie low and develop steadily to avoid attracting unwanted attention.
• Zhu Zhengwei's Ghost Shaman Doctor persona completes the imperial examination, ranking 1375th, and is assigned to the Chariot and Horse Institute as a researcher.
• His Tear Mole Deity persona, Zhen Yuanzi, prepares to enter the Ninth Order by fusing the Red Moon Rule's dataized core at 100%.

Character Developments

• Zhu Zhengwei (Ancestor Shaman Heavenly Dao) becomes more cautious and determined to develop steadily to avoid attracting monsters in the outside world.
• Zhu Zhengwei's Ghost Shaman Doctor persona integrates into his new role as a research official, working towards conquering extraterrestrial threats.
• Zhu Zhengwei's Tear Mole Deity persona, Zhen Yuanzi, achieves a breakthrough to the Ninth Order.

Significant Themes

• Steadiness and caution in development to avoid attracting unwanted attention.
• The importance of merging one's identity with the Rules to advance in cultivation.
• The challenges and competition in the imperial examinations.

Character Interactions

• Zhu Zhengwei interacts with his subordinate official, Li Liang, who helps him understand his new role and the Rules of the world.
• Zhu Zhengwei leaves a letter for Qingxia to take to the Minotaur, instructing her to serve as her attendant to prevent her from making foolish decisions alone.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhu Zhengwei, now a Ninth Order existence, enters the Red Moon World Core and integrates into it effortlessly.
• He understands that obtaining a complete Heavenly Dao Core is crucial for cultivating in this realm.
• He realizes that without a complete core, it's nearly impossible for a Ninth Order practitioner without background to reach a higher level.
• Zhu Zhengwei plans to return to Wuzhuang Temple in advance, loot its treasures, and escape before Sun Wukong and his group arrive.
• Upon reaching Wuzhuang Temple, he finds that Tang Monk and his group have already arrived, making his plan impossible.

Character Developments

• Zhu Zhengwei gains a better understanding of the Ninth Order realm and his position within it.
• He becomes more strategic and audacious in his plans, attempting to outwit Sun Wukong and his group.

Significant Themes

• The importance of a complete Heavenly Dao Core for cultivation and power.
• The struggle and competition among cultivators to obtain resources and treasures.
• The vastness and complexity of the Primordial Era world.

Character Interactions

• Zhu Zhengwei interacts with the small tree guarding the gate of Wuzhuang Temple, attempting to give instructions without revealing his true intentions.
• Zhu Zhengwei's plan to loot Wuzhuang Temple is thwarted by the arrival of Tang Monk and his group, setting up a potential conflict with Sun Wukong and his group.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhu Zhengwei, after fleeing from Sun Wukong, faces a new threat and must find another way to deal with the Journey to the West group.
• Zhu Zhengwei's clone in the Chariot and Horse Bureau breaks through to Level 9, attracting attention and praise from fellow scholars.
• Zhu Zhengwei's clone is summoned to the capital for an audience with the Tang Emperor, recognized for contributing 70% of the Chariot and Horse Bureau's research.

Character Developments

• Zhu Zhengwei becomes more aware of the Great Tang's power and speed of civilization development, finding it terrifying.
• Zhu Zhengwei contemplates using alien civilizations as external forces to combat Sun Wukong.
• Zhu Zhengwei's clone in the Chariot and Horse Bureau is recognized for his significant contributions, surprising him.

Significant Themes

• The power and influence of the Great Tang and its capital, Chang'an City.
• The potential of external forces (like alien civilizations) in resolving conflicts.
• The recognition and rewards for hard work and talent.

Character Interactions

• Zhu Zhengwei interacts with fellow scholars in the Chariot and Horse Bureau, who praise his breakthrough and contributions.
• Zhu Zhengwei communicates with an old eunuch who reveals the Tang Emperor's awareness of Zhu Zhengwei's multi-tasking clones.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhu Zhengwei learns that Chang'an City, the capital, possesses a unique rule allowing it to restart and loop time, controlled by the current Son of Heaven.
• The Tang Emperor can save and reload the city's timeline, retaining memories of past lives while others do not.
• Zhu Zhengwei understands that his talents have been tested in various positions within the Chariot and Horse Institute across multiple timelines.

Character Developments

• Zhu Zhengwei: Realizes his talents have been exploited across multiple timelines without his knowledge. Feels both shocked and exploited but admires the Tang Emperor's strategy.
• Tang Emperor: Revealed to be aware of the time-looping rule and uses it to test and utilize talents for the betterment of the dynasty.

Significant Themes

• Power and control: The Tang Emperor's ability to restart time and retain memories gives him immense power and control over the city and its inhabitants.
• Exploitation vs. development: Zhu Zhengwei feels exploited for his talents, but the Tang Emperor's actions also drive the city's development and progress.
• Talent and specialization: The uniqueness of Zhu Zhengwei's all-around talent is contrasted with the specialized talents of other characters.

Character Interactions

• Zhu Zhengwei and the old eunuch: The eunuch reveals the secrets of Chang'an City to Zhu Zhengwei, who is initially confused but eventually understands the implications.
• Zhu Zhengwei and other talents: Zhu Zhengwei meets other talents who have also been summoned to the capital for an audience with the Tang Emperor. Among them is Bill Hughes, a familiar figure from the Spirit Realm.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The newly appointed officials from the Imperial Examinations are led to the Imperial Palace for their first audience with the Emperor.
• The Emperor recognizes six individuals with extraordinary talents and assigns them new positions.
• The Emperor reveals his ability to restart the world of Chang'an City, allowing him to test and select the best candidates for each role.

Character Developments

• Zhu Zhengwei: He becomes increasingly wary and uneasy about the Emperor's ability to restart the world and test candidates in different roles. He understands that the Emperor doesn't care about accumulated merit but only about whether one can perform their job well.
• Bill Hughes: He expresses pride in his passion for minting currency, believing that his fervent devotion across different worldlines has moved the Emperor.
• Li Sheng & Chen Minghuan: They are two of the six individuals recognized by the Emperor. Li Sheng is appointed as the Earth Construction Third Division Attendant, while Chen Minghuan is appointed as the Artifact Construction Grand Master of Light and Honor. The Emperor shows foreknowledge of Chen Minghuan's health condition and provides him with a cure.

Significant Themes

• Capitalism and Efficiency: The Emperor's actions reflect a capitalist mindset, prioritizing efficiency and results over seniority or accumulated merit.
• Fate and Free Will: The characters grapple with the idea that their fates are intertwined with the Emperor's ability to restart the world, raising questions about free will and personal agency.
• Knowledge and Power: The Emperor's knowledge of his officials' abilities and personal circumstances highlights the power dynamics in the Imperial Court.

Character Interactions

• Zhu Zhengwei and Bill Hughes: They exchange words about their experiences and the Emperor's abilities. Zhu Zhengwei feels unease, while Bill Hughes expresses pride in his talent.
• The Emperor and the Officials: The Emperor demonstrates his omniscience and omnipotence by recognizing the officials' talents and providing for their needs, instilling awe and gratitude in them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Bill Hughes is appointed Second Rank Official of the Ministry of Finance to oversee the trial issuance of Fish Coin in select regions.
• Zhu Zhengwei (Ghost Shaman Doctor) is appointed Minister of War and enters the Political Affairs Hall, effectively becoming the Great Tang's Chancellor, an unprecedented move.

Character Developments

• Bill Hughes: Recognized for his talent in minting and given a significant role in the Great Tang's finance ministry.
• Zhu Zhengwei: Appointed to the highest position in the court, causing him to feel uneasy and adopt a composed, laid-back attitude.

Significant Themes

• Talent recognition and reward: Both Bill Hughes and Zhu Zhengwei are rewarded for their exceptional talents.
• Power dynamics: Zhu Zhengwei's appointment challenges the established order and provokes reactions from other officials.
• Unpredictability: The Tang Emperor's decisions are unexpected, highlighting his enigmatic nature.

Character Interactions

• The Tang Emperor: Recognizes and rewards both Bill Hughes and Zhu Zhengwei, demonstrating his keen eye for talent and willingness to make bold decisions.
• Officials of the Great Tang: React with astonishment and disapproval to Zhu Zhengwei's appointment, highlighting the tension between established powers and new talent.
• Wei Zheng: Approves of Zhu Zhengwei's appointment, lending credibility to the Tang Emperor's decision.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhu Zhengwei is appointed as the Minister of War after the Tang Emperor discovers his exceptional talent and contributions across various departments.
• The Tang Emperor reveals that he has been testing Zhu Zhengwei's abilities by transferring him to different positions and observing his progress.
• Zhu Zhengwei is summoned to the Imperial Study, where the Tang Emperor confronts him about his true identity.

Character Developments

• Zhu Zhengwei: Realizes the extent of the Tang Emperor's knowledge about his abilities and understands that he can no longer hide his talents. He feels trapped and resigns himself to his fate.
• Tang Emperor: Shows his keen observation and understanding of Zhu Zhengwei's abilities, as well as his frustration with Zhu Zhengwei's initial passivity. He demonstrates his determination to uncover Zhu Zhengwei's true identity.

Significant Themes

• Talent and Potential: The Tang Emperor's discovery and exploitation of Zhu Zhengwei's exceptional talents highlight the theme of recognizing and nurturing potential.
• Power and Control: The Tang Emperor's manipulation of Zhu Zhengwei's positions and the revelation of his knowledge emphasize the theme of power dynamics and control.
• Identity and Truth: Zhu Zhengwei's struggle to hide his true abilities and the Tang Emperor's pursuit of the truth explore the theme of identity and the consequences of revealing one's true self.

Character Interactions

• Zhu Zhengwei and the Tang Emperor: Their interaction is tense and revealing, with the Tang Emperor pushing Zhu Zhengwei to acknowledge his true identity while Zhu Zhengwei grapples with the consequences of doing so.
• Zhu Zhengwei and Other Ministers: Zhu Zhengwei's new position as Minister of War puts him in a higher rank than other ministers, potentially leading to new dynamics and interactions with them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhu Zhengwei, the protagonist, experiences a moment of introspection, reflecting on his past actions and the Tang Emperor's observations.
• The Tang Emperor reveals he has been testing Zhu Zhengwei across multiple timelines to uncover his true identity and background.
• The Tang Emperor decides not to restart the timeline and instead offers Zhu Zhengwei a position as the Prime Minister, indicating a change in his approach.

Character Developments

• Zhu Zhengwei: Realizes his unique status as a complete life form and the Main Body, understands the Tang Emperor's intentions, and accepts his new role as Prime Minister.
• The Tang Emperor: Admits to being tired of restarting the timeline and decides to give Zhu Zhengwei a chance, showing a shift in his strategy.

Significant Themes

• Identity and Origin: Zhu Zhengwei's true identity and origins remain a mystery, driving the plot and character development.
• Persistence and Adaptation: Zhu Zhengwei's persistent slacking off and the Tang Emperor's adaptability in dealing with him are highlighted.
• Power and Control: The Tang Emperor's power and control over the Chang'an City worldlines are emphasized, contrasting with Zhu Zhengwei's apparent lack of control over his situation.

Character Interactions

• Zhu Zhengwei and the Tang Emperor: Their dynamic shifts as the Tang Emperor reveals his knowledge of Zhu Zhengwei's background and offers him a new role, indicating a potential alliance or cooperation.
• Wei Zheng: Plays a supporting role, reinforcing the Tang Emperor's decision and welcoming Zhu Zhengwei as a colleague.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhu Zhengwei is placed under house arrest in Chang'an City, unable to leave or contact the outside world.
• He is offered the position of prime minister, with immense power and wealth, but must remain in Chang'an City.
• Zhu Zhengwei's connection to his Main Body is severed, and he can no longer communicate with it.
• He agrees to become the prime minister, negotiating for an eight-hour workday.

Character Developments

• Zhu Zhengwei accepts his new role as prime minister, compromising to ensure some control over his situation.
• The Tang Emperor demonstrates his determination to keep Zhu Zhengwei in Chang'an City, using his power to sever Zhu's connection to his Main Body.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics: The Tang Emperor's power is absolute, and he uses it to control Zhu Zhengwei.
• Isolation: Zhu Zhengwei's inability to leave Chang'an City or communicate with the outside world highlights his isolation and the loss of his freedom.
• Compromise: Zhu Zhengwei must compromise to maintain some control over his situation, accepting his new role but negotiating for an eight-hour workday.

Character Interactions

• The Tang Emperor and Wei Zheng negotiate with Zhu Zhengwei, presenting him with the offer of becoming prime minister in exchange for his confinement in Chang'an City.
• Zhu Zhengwei and the Tang Emperor engage in a power struggle, with the Tang Emperor ultimately asserting his dominance.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhu Zhengwei's clone in Chang'an City has gone silent, possibly under house arrest.
• The clone, Ghost Shaman Doctor, has become the Great Tang's Minister of War.
• Many innovative projects emerge after the imperial examinations in Chang'an City, bearing the mark of the Seven Methods of Divine Gate.
• Zhu Zhengwei's other clones discuss the situation and decide to let the clone be exploited for his research and technological advancements.

Character Developments

• Zhu Zhengwei's clone, Ghost Shaman Doctor, is revealed to be under duress, working diligently on projects, and sending secret pleas for help.
• Zhu Zhengwei's Main Body and other clones discuss the situation, showing varying levels of concern and indifference.

Significant Themes

• Exploitation and the price of progress: The clone's situation raises questions about the cost of rapid technological advancement and the exploitation of talent.
• The Seven Methods of Divine Gate: The mark on the projects hints at the power and influence of this secret knowledge.
• The Great Tang's technological explosion: The rapid development of technology in Chang'an City is a significant event with potential consequences for the entire Human World.

Character Interactions

• Zhu Zhengwei's clones discuss the situation, showing a mix of concern, indifference, and even approval of the clone's exploitation.
• Zhu Zhengwei's Main Body considers the benefits of the clone's situation, deciding to let the clone continue working in Chang'an City.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhu Zhengwei and his clones decide to let the isolated Ghost Shaman Doctor (Zhu Zhengwei's other consciousness) fend for himself in Chang'an City.
• The Spirit Realm is relocated to the outskirts of Chang'an City under the governance of Bill Hughes, who believes the Fish Coin's achievements are his own.
• Zhu Zhengwei contemplates fleeing but decides against it, resolving to find a way to protect himself within Chang'an City.

Character Developments

• Zhu Zhengwei: Struggles with the decision to flee or stay and fight, ultimately choosing the latter.
• Bill Hughes: Believes the Fish Coin's achievements are his own, demonstrating a lack of self-awareness about his past actions.

Significant Themes

• The consequences of ignorance about one's opponents.
• The struggle between self-preservation and maintaining one's foundations.
• The blurring of memories and accomplishments due to time loops.

Character Interactions

• Zhu Zhengwei and his clones discuss their plan of action regarding the Ghost Shaman Doctor.
• Zhu Zhengwei interacts with Bill Hughes, who is unaware of the true origins of the Fish Coin's achievements.
• Zhu Zhengwei contemplates his next move, considering the implications of the Spirit Realm's relocation to Chang'an City.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhu Zhengwei, in the Spirit Realm, learns about the other him being appointed as the second-in-command of the Coin Minting Tower in Chang'an City.
• The Spirit Realm arrives in Chang'an City, and the gods receive appointments to manage the new Coin Minting Factory.
• Zhu Zhengwei meets with the Tang Emperor, who praises his ability to appoint officials and offers rewards for his contributions.

Character Developments

• Zhu Zhengwei: Realizes the other him is hinting at a way to avoid exposure and maintains his current personality to stay undercover.
• The Tang Emperor: Becomes more at ease with the Spirit Realm's operations but still feels something is amiss.

Significant Themes

• Trust and deception: Zhu Zhengwei trusts his other self's hints, while the Tang Emperor is cautious but still trusts Zhu Zhengwei's abilities.
• Power and control: The Tang Emperor uses his power to reward Zhu Zhengwei, while Zhu Zhengwei uses his new position to gain more freedom.

Character Interactions

• Zhu Zhengwei and the Tang Emperor: The Tang Emperor praises Zhu Zhengwei's abilities and offers rewards, while Zhu Zhengwei maintains his calm and collected demeanor.
• Zhu Zhengwei and his other self: Zhu Zhengwei relies on the hints from his other self to navigate the situation and avoid exposure.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhu Zhengwei, the Human Emperor, struggles with his dual identity, balancing his duties as Prime Minister and his role as the Emperor.
• The Tang Emperor expresses satisfaction with Zhu Zhengwei's work and discusses the mint's development and its anti-corruption measures.
• The Tang Emperor assigns Zhu Zhengwei an Artifact Refining project and leaves.
• Wei Zheng reports to the Tang Emperor about the investigation into the Spirit Realm's inhabitants, including the Thunder God's origins.

Character Developments

• Zhu Zhengwei realizes the tragic nature of the Human Emperor's role, understanding that the position comes with a short lifespan despite its immense power.
• The Tang Emperor shows appreciation for Zhu Zhengwei's work and acknowledges the benefits of having him as Prime Minister.
• Wei Zheng demonstrates his loyalty and efficiency in investigating the Spirit Realm's inhabitants.

Significant Themes

• The burden and sacrifice of power, as seen through the Human Emperor's role and its consequences.
• The importance of incentives and rewards in motivating individuals, as shown by the Tang Emperor's treatment of the Thunder God.
• The theme of identity and its origins, explored through the Thunder God's true lineage.

Character Interactions

• Zhu Zhengwei and the Tang Emperor discuss work and the mint's development, showing a professional and respectful relationship.
• Wei Zheng interacts with the Tang Emperor, demonstrating his role as a loyal and efficient advisor.
• Zhu Zhengwei and Bill Hughes have a brief interaction, showing their different preferences in work responsibilities.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhu Zhengwei, in his new identity, explores Chang'an City, discovering its strange prosperity and the unknown forces blocking external signals.
• He finds a peculiar marriage advertisement seeking a child for a runaway woman from the Western Liang Women's Kingdom.
• Over several decades, the Spirit Realm becomes an affiliate of Chang'an City, and Fish Coins gain recognition. The mint flourishes, but its methods are shrouded in secrecy.
• Sixty years later, Zhu Zhengwei is summoned and learns the truth about Chang'an City: it's a Royal City living in a time rift, reverting all particles and Souls within it to a certain past point.
• He discovers that the Tang Emperor has been secretly assigning him jobs to test his loyalty and skills.
• Zhu Zhengwei learns that the Great Tang is planning an expedition to the Outer Domain of the Primordial Universe, to the Chaos world.

Character Developments

• Zhu Zhengwei adapts to his new identity, maintaining a low profile and average performance to avoid suspicion. He gradually learns the truth about Chang'an City and its ruler.
• The Ghost Shaman Doctor's past actions are revealed to have been futile due to his lack of knowledge about the Tang Emperor's background.

Significant Themes

• Time manipulation and its consequences.
• The struggle between loyalty and personal goals.
• The power dynamics between the ruler and the ruled.

Character Interactions

• Zhu Zhengwei interacts with the attendant who explains the peculiar marriage advertisement and the Great Tang's customs.
• Zhu Zhengwei's interactions with the Tang Emperor are implied through job assignments and summons, revealing the Emperor's hidden tests.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Human World and elites from various heavens are gathered in Chang'an City, restarting civilization.
• The Tang Empire plans to venture beyond the Milky Way Galaxy using projected Heavenly Dao rules.
• They decide to visit a nearby civilization first, with Zhu Zhengwei as the envoy.

Character Developments

• Zhu Zhengwei is appointed as the envoy to the other civilization, showing the Tang Emperor's trust in him.
• The Tang Emperor's true intentions remain unclear, hinting at a potential conspiracy.

Significant Themes

• The "Sloth Forest Law" is introduced, contrasting with the Dark Forest Law, showing the peaceful and stagnant nature of the Outer Domain Universe.
• The vastness and isolation of the Universe, with civilizations communicating through signals taking hundreds of years.

Character Interactions

• The Tang Emperor and Zhu Zhengwei have a tense interaction, with the Emperor showing trust while Zhu remains wary.
• The other civilization receives a signal from the Milky Way Galaxy, expressing excitement and curiosity about the new "friend."

Key Plot Points and Events

• Auni Dyson, inhabitants of a civilization in the Milky Way Galaxy, receive a letter from Great Tang Chang'an City, another civilization from a different universe.
• The letter announces the arrival of a Great Tang envoy in three days.
• Three days later, a colossal palace from Great Tang Chang'an City appears in the Milky Way Galaxy's sky, causing panic among the inhabitants.
• The Great Tang envoy, Zhu Zhengwei, accompanied by a Minotaur official, emerges from the palace, expressing friendly intentions.

Character Developments

• Auni and Dyson, the central intelligent cores of their civilization, initially excited about new contact, become terrified when the Great Tang palace appears, showing their peaceful nature and lack of war preparedness.
• Zhu Zhengwei, the Great Tang envoy, demonstrates calm and friendly demeanor, extending a hand of friendship to the Milky Way Galaxy civilization.

Significant Themes

• Peace and Friendship: Both civilizations initially express a desire for peaceful communication and friendship, with the Great Tang envoy's visit aiming to foster relations.
• Fear of the Unknown: The Milky Way Galaxy inhabitants' immediate assumption of hostility upon seeing the Great Tang palace highlights their fear of the unknown and the potential threat posed by advanced civilizations.
• Communication and Isolation: The vast distances and slow communication speeds between civilizations lead to an "Age of Messengers," where civilizations have few friends and limited direct contact.

Character Interactions

• Auni and Dyson interact comically, pushing each other to face the Great Tang envoy, reflecting their nervousness and lack of experience in dealing with other civilizations.
• Zhu Zhengwei's calm greeting to the Milky Way Galaxy inhabitants contrasts with their panic, showing his confidence and assurance in his mission.