Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• A mysterious, all-black spaceship from the M14 Nebula Federation (a top-tier Sixth-Tier Civilization) docks with the Jupiter Transit Space Station.
• The Federation representatives claim their vassal state, which they discovered thousands of years ago, is being held by the Stark Merchant Guild.
• They demand a 30% stake in the Wormhole exit's equity, infuriating the Guild.
• Representatives from New America Star (Earth) arrive, and the Federation produces an ancient contract, suggesting they discovered the Wormhole before the Guild.
• The Galactic Central Empire's representative fleet arrives, led by an envoy with Divine Race guards, expressing disgust at the crowded room.

Character Developments

• The Federation representatives are shown to be cunning and manipulative, using an ancient contract to stake their claim.
• John, the representative from New America Star, realizes the Federation's claim is false but is at a loss for how to counter it.
• The Galactic Central Empire's envoy displays arrogance and disdain for others, reflecting the immense power of his civilization.

Significant Themes

• The vast differences in power and technology between civilizations.
• The manipulation and deception used by more advanced civilizations to further their interests.
• The struggle for resources and control in the galaxy.

Character Interactions

• The Federation representatives argue with the Stark Merchant Guild, trying to negotiate a stake in the Wormhole.
• John interacts with the Federation, trying to disprove their claim while protecting Earth's interests.
• The Galactic Central Empire's envoy arrives, showing disdain for the crowd and asserting his civilization's power.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A representative from the Galactic Central Empire arrives, causing immediate silence.
• The Stark Merchant Guild's vice president explains their situation and seeks the Empire's support.
• The "black uncles" (representatives of lower-tier civilizations) try to outbid the Stark Guild, offering a higher share of profits.
• The Stark Guild threatens to appeal to the Milky Way Starry Sky Conglomerate for fair competition.
• The Empire's representative mediates, deciding to support the Stark Guild but take a larger share of profits.
• John Johnny intervenes, pleading for the safety of his people and mentioning the Milky Way Starry Sky Conglomerate.
• It's revealed that John has a proof copy of shares in the Conglomerate, showing he owns 10% of its equity.

Character Developments

• The Stark Merchant Guild's vice president shows astuteness and determination in protecting their interests.
• The Galactic Central Empire's representative displays arrogance and confidence, manipulating lower-tier civilizations.
• John Johnny demonstrates quick thinking and resourcefulness in trying to save his people.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and manipulation among civilizations.
• The importance of shares and influence in the Milky Way Starry Sky Conglomerate.
• The struggle for profit and resources among different factions.

Character Interactions

• The Stark Guild's vice president and the Galactic Central Empire's representative negotiate and strategize together against the "black uncles."
• John Johnny tries to gain the attention of the Empire's representative but faces ridicule from the Stark Guild and the "black uncles."
• The "black uncles" show a lack of unity and solidarity, each trying to outbid the others.

Key Plot Points and Events

• John presents a share copy of the Milky Way Starry Sky Conglomerate, showing 10% ownership, shocking both the Stark Merchant Guild and the Galactic Central Empire.
• The Stark Merchant Guild's vice president claims the shares are illegal and meaningless, trying to align with the Galactic Central Empire.
• John counters by stating the board's resolution and that the notification has arrived, stripping the Earth Federation's shares and exchanging them for the Wormhole.
• The Galactic Central Empire representative acknowledges the Arbiter of the Scales' backing but dismisses it, as she's not from the Milky Way.

Character Developments

• The Stark Merchant Guild's vice president shifts his allegiance to the Galactic Central Empire, fearing the Earth Federation's backing.
• John remains calm and assertive, using the board's resolution to counter the vice president's claims.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and alliances: Characters align with powerful figures to protect their interests.
• Legitimacy and authority: The board of directors' resolution is used to validate the Earth Federation's claim to the shares.

Character Interactions

• John and the Earth Federation representatives maintain a united front against the Stark Merchant Guild and the Galactic Central Empire.
• The Stark Merchant Guild's vice president and the Galactic Central Empire representative form an alliance to dismiss the Earth Federation's claim.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xuan Ye's immense power and influence are demonstrated as he pressures the Milky Way Starry Sky Conglomerate and advanced civilizations.
• John, the envoy, faces a vice president who demands concessions and threatens the colonized people on Earth.
• A massive Insectoid army, subordinates of Xuan Ye, arrives and surrounds the station, outnumbering the defenders.
• The vice president threatens to destroy Earth if the Insectoids don't withdraw, leading to the Insectoids' self-destruction as a show of concession.

Character Developments

• John: Starts uncertain and fearful but gains confidence when the Insectoid army arrives.
• Vice President: Initially confident and demanding, becomes fearful and desperate after the Insectoids' self-destruction.
• Galactic Central Empire Representative: Remains impassive but becomes grim and solemn upon seeing the Insectoid army.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and the consequences of underestimating opponents.
• The value of Earth and its inhabitants in the eyes of Xuan Ye and the Insectoid army.
• The vice president's desperation and fear when faced with the reality of the situation.

Character Interactions

• John and the vice president: John tries to negotiate for the release of the colonized people, while the vice president demands concessions and threatens Earth.
• The Insectoid army and the vice president: The vice president threatens to destroy Earth if the Insectoids don't withdraw, leading to the Insectoids' self-destruction.
• The Galactic Central Empire representative and the vice president: The representative remains impassive, while the vice president becomes increasingly desperate.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Stark Merchant Guild's vice president underestimates the opposing force, leading to a tense standoff.
• The opposing force, later revealed to be protecting the kin of the 'Arbiter of the Scales', demonstrates its power by causing a mass self-destruction of war machines.
• The Galactic Central Empire's representative steps in to mediate, offering to exchange the Wormhole for equivalent precious items.
• The opposing force, Krayak, declines, stating he's only responsible for safety, not negotiations.
• The Galactic Central Empire's representative invites the opposing force to invite their decision-makers for a meeting.
• The Galactic Central Empire's Guardian, Maya, arrives for the meeting.

Character Developments

• The Stark Merchant Guild's vice president shows arrogance and underestimation, leading to regret and fear.
• Krayak demonstrates his loyalty and power, willing to protect the kin of the 'Arbiter of the Scales' at any cost.
• The Galactic Central Empire's representative shows confidence and willingness to mediate, but also fear when facing Krayak's power.
• Maya, the Guardian of the Galactic Central Empire, is introduced as a conceptual entity devoid of emotions, acting solely for the wishes of its civilization.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and deterrence: Krayak's display of power forces the Galactic Central Empire to take him seriously.
• The importance of kin and loyalty: Krayak's willingness to gamble everything for the 'Arbiter of the Scales'' kin highlights the theme of loyalty and familial importance.
• The consequences of underestimation: The Stark Merchant Guild's vice president underestimates the opposing force, leading to regret and fear.

Character Interactions

• The Stark Merchant Guild's vice president interacts with Krayak, leading to a tense standoff and the vice president's regret.
• The Galactic Central Empire's representative interacts with Krayak, attempting to mediate and smooth things over, but also feeling fear.
• Krayak interacts with the Galactic Central Empire's representative, declining his offer and arranging a meeting with his superiors.
• Maya, the Guardian of the Galactic Central Empire, interacts with the other parties, acting as a representative of its civilization's will.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A Galaxy Overlord, Maya, arrives in the Milky Way, embodying the will of the Galactic Central Empire.
• Maya's unique arrival method involves traversing space through mental signals and physical form switching, similar to spatial traversal.
• Maya's arrival instills confidence in the Stark Merchant Guild's Vice President, who sees her as a powerful ally.

Character Developments

• The Galactic Central Empire's envoy shows reverence and fanaticism towards Maya, viewing her as the embodiment of his empire's will.
• Krayak, an envoy from the Octopus Race, displays indifference towards Maya's arrival, revealing that his master has friends among other Galaxy Overlords, including Starry Sky and Sus. Filt. Rochester.

Significant Themes

• The power and influence of Galaxy Overlords, and the fear they instill in other civilizations.
• The concept of will and unity, as exemplified by Maya and the Galactic Central Empire.
• The strategic importance of alliances and friendships among powerful entities.

Character Interactions

• The Galactic Central Empire's envoy and Krayak engage in subtle power dynamics and information exchange, each trying to gain an advantage.
• Maya's arrival and transformation serve as a catalyst for the envoy's thoughts and actions, revealing his reverence and fear towards her.
• Krayak's revelation of his master's friendships with other Galaxy Overlords surprises and concerns the Galactic Central Empire's envoy.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xuan Ye, after thousands of years, returns to the Solar System, finding Earth in a miserable state.
• He arrives at a space station controlled by Krayak, where representatives from the Galactic Central Empire and the Stark Merchant Guild are present.
• Xuan Ye creates an artificial Wormhole, shocking the representatives who know such technology is nearly impossible.
• He punishes the Stark Merchant Guild for colonizing Earth by destroying one-third of their home planet.

Character Developments

• Xuan Ye: Returns to Earth, determined to establish its position in the galaxy. He shows mercy to the vice president of the Stark Merchant Guild but destroys their home planet as retribution.
• Galactic Central Empire representative: Initially apprehensive, they become terrified upon seeing Xuan Ye's power.
• Maya: The guardian deity of the Galactic Central Empire, she shows unprecedented warning signs upon Xuan Ye's arrival.
• Vice President of the Stark Merchant Guild: Initially tries to probe Xuan Ye, but becomes terrified when Xuan Ye attacks him and later when he sees his home planet destroyed.

Significant Themes

• Power and its consequences: Xuan Ye's immense power is demonstrated, and the consequences of his actions are shown through the destruction of the Stark Merchant Guild's home planet.
• Retribution: Xuan Ye seeks retribution for Earth's colonization, showing that actions have consequences, even for powerful civilizations.
• Fear and awe: The reactions of the representatives from the Galactic Central Empire and the Stark Merchant Guild highlight the fear and awe Xuan Ye inspires.

Character Interactions

• Xuan Ye interacts with Krayak, John, and the others warmly, giving them a sense of peace and sublimation.
• Xuan Ye interacts with the vice president of the Stark Merchant Guild harshly, attacking him but stopping just short of killing him.
• The representatives from the Galactic Central Empire and the Stark Merchant Guild interact with each other, showing their apprehension and fear of Xuan Ye.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xuan Ye, representing Earth, arrives at the Stark Merchant Guild's Capital Star, destroying it with a single punch to demonstrate his power.
• The Galactic Central Empire's representative, after witnessing Xuan Ye's power, agrees to discuss equity and invites Xuan Ye to join the board of directors of the Milky Way Starry Sky Conglomerate.
• Xuan Ye agrees to discuss equity and attend the board meeting but dismisses the Galactic Central Empire's representative without harm.
• The former vice president of the Stark Merchant Guild, now its acting head, awaits judgment from Xuan Ye.
• A group of "black uncles" from a vassal state of the Earth Federation approaches Xuan Ye, offering their services.

Character Developments

• Xuan Ye: Establishes himself as a powerful force in the universe, capable of destroying a Sixth-Tier Civilization's capital star with ease. He demonstrates his dominance and indifference to lesser civilizations.
• Galactic Central Empire Representative: Realizes the futility of negotiating with Xuan Ye after witnessing his power and changes his policy to appease him.
• Former Vice President of Stark Merchant Guild: Ascends to the position of acting head but is left speechless and awaiting judgment from Xuan Ye.

Significant Themes

• Power Dynamics: Xuan Ye's display of power shifts the balance of power in the universe, making other civilizations wary and submissive.
• Vassalage: The "black uncles" from a vassal state of the Earth Federation demonstrate the potential for alliances and subjugation in the universe.

Character Interactions

• Xuan Ye and the Galactic Central Empire Representative: Their interaction shows the Galactic Central Empire's representative's willingness to compromise in the face of Xuan Ye's power.
• Xuan Ye and the "Black Uncles": Their interaction shows Xuan Ye's surprise and acceptance of their offer of service, demonstrating his willingness to use vassal states to manage the Stark Merchant Guild.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Earth regains independence after 40 years under New America Star's control.
• Truce, Governor of New America Star, suggests implementing an "Artificial Guardian Spirits" project for Earth.
• The Galactic Central Empire's envoy reports to the cabinet about Xuan Ye's display of power, causing the Empire to withdraw from a previous resolution and seek to appease Xuan Ye.

Character Developments

• Earth's inhabitants, especially the younger generation, gain a newfound appreciation for their nation's prosperity after experiencing hardship.
• The Galactic Central Empire's ruler is forced to make concessions and appease Xuan Ye, showing his vulnerability and willingness to bow to absolute power.

Significant Themes

• The importance of cherishing one's homeland and prosperity.
• The consequences of underestimating and provoking powerful entities.
• The struggle between pride and necessity in the face of overwhelming power.

Character Interactions

• Truce and Xuan Ye: Truce suggests a project for Earth, while Xuan Ye chooses not to make a public display.
• The Galactic Central Empire's cabinet and ruler: They discuss Xuan Ye's power and decide to withdraw from a previous resolution and appease him, showing their vulnerability and willingness to concede.

Key Plot Points & Events

• A board meeting is called for the Milky Way Starry Sky Conglomerate.
• The Galactic Central Empire's Foreign Minister announces their support for Lord Starry Sky's wishes regarding the 10% shares.
• Representatives from various Seventh-Tier Civilizations express their displeasure and challenge the Empire's stance.
• Xuan Ye, the Arbiter of the Scales, joins the meeting via projection, causing unease among the representatives.

Character Developments

• The Galactic Central Empire's Foreign Minister shows cunning and manipulation, trying to appease both Xuan Ye and the other representatives.
• Xuan Ye demonstrates his power and influence, instilling fear in the Foreign Minister and the representatives.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and manipulation: The Foreign Minister tries to navigate the complex political landscape to protect the Empire's interests.
• Fear and respect for authority: Xuan Ye's presence instills fear in the representatives, highlighting the importance of respecting power and authority.

Character Interactions

• The Galactic Central Empire's Foreign Minister interacts with the representatives, trying to maintain the Empire's influence while placating Xuan Ye.
• Xuan Ye interacts with the representatives, demonstrating his power and causing unease among them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Auxterre Federation, holding 7.9% of the Milky Way Starry Sky Conglomerate, challenges the Galactic Central Empire for the largest shareholder position.
• A representative of the Auxterre Federation provokes the other shareholders, including Xuan Ye.
• Xuan Ye reveals his Seventh-Tier Civilization status with a Galaxy Overlord, hinting at his power.
• The Auxterre Federation's 'Guardian of the Starry Sky,' Tesla, appears and defends the planet against an unknown, powerful entity.
• The entity, unseen but with immense power, attacks and takes Tesla away, leaving the Auxterre Federation in disarray.

Character Developments

• The Auxterre Federation's representative shows confidence and provokes other shareholders, revealing their ambition and lack of fear.
• Xuan Ye shows restraint but hints at his true power, suggesting he's not to be underestimated.
• Tesla, the Auxterre Federation's contracted entity, demonstrates his power and concern for his people, but is ultimately overpowered and taken away.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and the struggle for dominance among civilizations.
• The consequences of provoking more powerful entities.
• The unknown and its potential threats.

Character Interactions

• The Auxterre Federation's representative provokes other shareholders, particularly Xuan Ye.
• Xuan Ye and the Auxterre Federation's representative have a tense exchange.
• Tesla interacts with the unknown entity, trying to reason with it before being taken away.
• The Auxterre Federation's councilors react in fear and confusion after Tesla's abduction.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xuan Ye pulls Tesla out of the void to pressure the Auxterre Federation representative, Krouf, into agreeing to the 10% equity distribution.
• Krouf's home is attacked, and he learns Tesla has been captured, causing him to comply with Xuan Ye's demands.
• The Milky Way Starry Sky Conglomerate's equity is redistributed, with the Earth Federation holding 55% and becoming the major shareholder.
• Xuan Ye establishes three edicts: the Milky Way Starry Sky Conglomerate will be led by the Earth Federation, the Milky Way will revere the Earth Federation, and no civilization within the Milky Way shall oppose the Earth Federation.
• Xuan Ye splits the River of Time, creating the First and Second Universes, and sends his past self into the Second Universe.

Character Developments

• Xuan Ye demonstrates his power and influence, unifying the Milky Way Starry Sky Conglomerate under the Earth Federation's control.
• Xuan Ye's obsession with changing his past drives him to split the River of Time and send his past self into the Second Universe.

Significant Themes

• Power and influence: Xuan Ye uses his power to manipulate the Milky Way Starry Sky Conglomerate and create a new reality.
• Obsession and determination: Xuan Ye's fixation on changing his past leads him to take drastic actions, even against the will of the universe.

Character Interactions

• Xuan Ye interacts with the Auxterre Federation representative, Krouf, using Tesla as leverage to secure the equity distribution.
• Xuan Ye interacts with his past self, sending him into the Second Universe to live a different life.