Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• The group encounters multiple Hollow Armors (Brass Knights) in the facility, leading to a chase and skirmishes.
• They discover a knight's nest, with numerous Brass Knights and cultist corpses, suggesting a connection between the cultists and the knights.
• They find a production workshop for knight armor, indicating the facility's purpose.
• They enter a hall with Holy Coffins, used for Artificial Saintesses' dormancy and preparation.
• Luna leads them to the Hall of Promotion, where a Great Door opens, revealing a sacred radiance and psychic echo.

Character Developments

• Yu Sheng demonstrates strategic thinking and quick decision-making in combat and navigation.
• Luna's memories of her past life as an Artificial Saintess become more vivid and disturbing.
• Eileen shows concern for Yu Sheng's safety and exhibits her playful nature even in tense situations.

Significant Themes

• The facility's purpose and connection to the cultists and knights.
• Luna's past life and her connection to the facility.
• The awakening of a powerful entity or consciousness within the facility.

Character Interactions

• Yu Sheng, Huli, and Eileen work together to fight off the Brass Knights and navigate the facility.
• Luna guides the group based on her fragmented memories.
• Yu Sheng and Luna share a moment of connection when the Great Door opens, hinting at a shared psychic experience.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Great Door opens, releasing a surge of holy light and a pleasant chime.
• Yu Sheng and his companions encounter a Living Saint, a psychic weapon crafted from the souls of Artificial Saintesses, imprisoned in a light-cast hall.
• Yu Sheng connects with the system and learns about the Living Saint's creation and purpose.
• The Living Saint, now awakened, offers Yu Sheng candy and game coins, then attacks a target in the hall.

Character Developments

• Yu Sheng demonstrates his ability to communicate with and understand the Living Saint, showing his growth and understanding of the world's mechanics.
• Eileen, despite her initial nervousness, remains by Yu Sheng's side and supports him.
• Luna reveals she remembers sisters disappearing in this place, showing her past connection to the facility.

Significant Themes

• The consequences of manipulating and exploiting souls for power.
• The struggle against oppressive systems and the search for liberation.
• The awakening of consciousness and the struggle against control.

Character Interactions

• Yu Sheng and Eileen work together, with Eileen providing support and Yu Sheng taking the lead in communicating with the Living Saint.
• Luna shares her past with Yu Sheng, showing trust and understanding.
• The Living Saint interacts with Yu Sheng, initially offering candy and coins, then attacking a target, showing its awakened consciousness and potential for action.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yu Sheng and his group discover a passage created by the Living Saint's light cannon, leading them to an underground facility.
• They find a sealed hall with a giant crystal cluster, which Luna identifies as a control center for Artificial Saintesses and Brass Knights.
• Yu Sheng shares an idea to recruit these forces, but before he can finish, he's attacked by an unknown assailant.
• Meanwhile, the Holy Seat at the Sacred Hall's Command Post detects an anomaly and disappears in a surge of holy light.

Character Developments

• The Living Saint, despite being a "hybrid life" of thousands of souls, exhibits unique behavior, possibly due to the influence of the nameless Saintess's mind.
• Luna shows increased psychic sensitivity, connecting with the souls of many Artificial Saintesses and recognizing the underground facility's purpose.
• Yu Sheng demonstrates strategic thinking, considering the recruitment of the Saintess and Brass Knight legions.
• The Holy Seat exhibits unusual behavior and sudden disappearance, hinting at a significant development in the story.

Significant Themes

• The influence of the nameless Saintess's mind on the Living Saint, suggesting the power of individual consciousness within a collective entity.
• The interconnectedness of the Artificial Saintesses' souls, highlighting the theme of shared consciousness and collective memory.
• The potential for recruitment and alliance-building, emphasizing the strategic aspect of Yu Sheng's character.
• The Holy Seat's sudden disappearance, foreshadowing a major plot twist or revelation related to the Holy Seat's role and the Order's secrets.

Character Interactions

• Yu Sheng interacts with the Living Saint, trying to communicate and understand its behavior.
• Luna shares her insights with Yu Sheng, demonstrating their growing partnership and mutual respect.
• Eileen and Huli react to the Living Saint's appearance, showing their fear and unease around the mysterious entity.
• The Holy Seat's interaction with the priests at the Command Post hints at a power struggle or internal conflict within the Order.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Unified Fleet's orbital bombardment continues, and ground forces, including Deep Dive Units, elite Marines, and support units, land on the Sacred Realm.
• A squad commander encounters an Artificial Saintess and her Brass Knights, but they suddenly freeze, pausing the impending battle.
• Luna addresses a gathering of awakened Saintesses and knights in the Soul Wilderness, trying to guide them.
• In an underground bunker, a High-ranking Priest grows uneasy due to the lack of communication from the Central Temple District. An Artificial Saintess suddenly kills him, and a Brass Knight slays a fleeing believer.

Character Developments

• The squad commander faces a life-threatening situation but survives due to the Artificial Saintess's inexplicable pause.
• Luna, though nervous, steps up to address the gathered souls, showing potential for leadership.
• The Artificial Saintess displays a brief, unexpected moment of lifelike agility, hinting at a possible change in her demeanor.

Significant Themes

• The struggle between the Unified Fleet and the cultists on the Sacred Realm.
• The awakening and guidance of the cultists' past servants in the Soul Wilderness.
• The potential shift in the Artificial Saintess's behavior, suggesting a deeper exploration of her character and motivations.

Character Interactions

• The squad commander encounters the Artificial Saintess and her Brass Knights, leading to a tense standoff.
• Luna interacts with the "Living Saint," who offers her a phantom candy to calm her nerves before addressing the gathered souls.
• The High-ranking Priest's interaction with the Artificial Saintess ends abruptly and violently, highlighting the danger posed by these powerful entities.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The battle for the planet's surface intensifies with the arrival of friendly forces, including Brass Knights and Artificial Saintesses.
• Xu Jiali's forces encounter unexpected assistance from the Artificial Saintess who knows the entrance to the Underground Cathedral.
• Yu Sheng successfully takes over the 'Soul Server' of the Artificial Saintesses and Brass Knights, inciting rebellions across the planet.
• The underground facilities collapse, revealing a vast cavern, after Yu Sheng removes the giant crystal controlling the Artificial Saintesses and Knights.

Character Developments

• Xu Jiali: Shows surprise and acceptance of the unexpected assistance from the Artificial Saintess.
• Yu Sheng: Demonstrates strategic thinking and quick decision-making in handling the 'Soul Server' and the collapsing underground facilities.
• The Artificial Saintess: Reveals knowledge of the Underground Cathedral's entrance and curiosity about the collapsing cave.

Significant Themes

• Unexpected alliances and assistance in battle.
• Strategic decision-making and adaptability in the face of unexpected events.
• The consequences of removing mental control and the collapse of the mental control system.

Character Interactions

• Xu Jiali and the Artificial Saintess: They interact briefly, with Xu Jiali showing caution despite their newfound alliance.
• Yu Sheng and the Artificial Saintess: They don't interact directly, but the Artificial Saintess's actions influence Yu Sheng's decisions.
• Yu Sheng and Irene: They discuss the situation and the collapse of the underground facilities, with Irene expressing her confusion and fear.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Holy Seat, leader of the Holy Ascetic Society, appears in the underground cavern.
• Yu Sheng and his group engage in a fierce battle with the Holy Seat, using various tactics including surprise attacks, ambushes, and even a Soul World projection.
• The Holy Seat summons a group of Living Saints to reinforce his position.

Character Developments

• Yu Sheng demonstrates his strategic prowess and resilience in battle, using various tactics to counter the Holy Seat's power.
• Eileen shows courage and resilience, remaining calm even in the face of overwhelming odds.
• Luna's abilities are revealed, as she can project her consciousness into the Soul World and engage in combat there.
• The Holy Seat is shown to be powerful but not invincible, and his resolve is tested when faced with unexpected challenges.

Significant Themes

• The power of unity and cooperation in the face of overwhelming odds.
• The resilience and adaptability of the protagonists in the face of adversity.
• The theme of righteousness versus heresy, with the protagonists representing righteousness and the Holy Seat representing heresy.

Character Interactions

• Yu Sheng and Eileen work together, with Eileen providing comic relief and Yu Sheng protecting her.
• Luna and Yu Sheng coordinate their attacks, with Luna engaging the Holy Seat in the Soul World while Yu Sheng and Huli attack from the physical world.
• The Holy Seat interacts with the Living Saints, summoning them to reinforce his position and demonstrating his power and influence.
• The Holy Seat and Yu Sheng engage in a battle of wits and power, with each trying to gain the upper hand.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Living Saints, including the Artificial Angel, are attracted to the Eden Gate at the center of the earth and fall into the Rift Valley.
• The Holy Seat, disturbed by the Living Saints' actions, loses control of the cavern's stability, leading to a massive collapse.
• The Holy Seat's body begins to disintegrate, and it falls into the Rift Valley.
• Yu Sheng falls into the Rift Valley while trying to escape the collapsing cavern.

Character Developments

• Yu Sheng demonstrates concern for the Artificial Angel's safety, showing a hint of compassion.
• The Artificial Angel shows curiosity and a desire to imitate Yu Sheng, indicating a level of emotional development.
• The Holy Seat's body begins to disintegrate, suggesting a loss of control over its form and power.

Significant Themes

• Control vs. Loss of Control: The Holy Seat's loss of control over the Living Saints and the cavern's stability leads to its disintegration, highlighting the consequences of losing control over one's power and influence.
• Connection and Disconnection: The Artificial Angel's connection with Yu Sheng and the Living Saints' connection with the Eden Gate contrast with the Holy Seat's disconnection from its physical form and power.

Character Interactions

• Yu Sheng and the Artificial Angel briefly interact, with Yu Sheng showing concern for the Angel's safety and the Angel showing curiosity towards Yu Sheng.
• The Holy Seat interacts with the Living Saints, ultimately leading to its disintegration.
• Yu Sheng, Huli, Luna, and Eileen work together to escape the collapsing cavern, demonstrating teamwork and concern for each other's safety.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yu Sheng falls into the cavity of the anomalous planet, Sacred Realm, where he sees the Eden Gate and the floating skeleton, the "Holy Seat."
• The Unified Army's bombardment fails to break through the planet's crust.
• Yu Sheng realizes that the planet is a breeding ground for angels and a part of them.
• The "Holy Seat" transforms into a radiant giant, revealing a chaotic mental state.
• Yu Sheng's soul is absorbed into the Dark Angel, causing a storm of memories and psychic energy.
• Back on the surface, Luna senses Yu Sheng's return, and a meteor-like object crashes into the Crystal Sacred Tree, causing it to grow rapidly and open rifts.
• The Crystal Sacred Tree's branches extend and entangle the "Holy Seat," while Yu Sheng's face appears on the Eden Gate.

Character Developments

• Yu Sheng: Realizes the true nature of the planet and the Dark Angel's intentions. He understands that his World Bridge needs a counterpart to mature and decides to confront the Dark Angel.
• The "Holy Seat": Reveals its chaotic mental state and confusion about its origins and motivations. It becomes entangled by the Crystal Sacred Tree's branches.

Significant Themes

• The struggle between Yu Sheng and the Dark Angel for control over the World Bridge.
• The chaotic and confused nature of the Dark Angel, reflecting its origins and motivations.
• The interconnectedness of the World Bridge and the need for two ends to create a complete bridge.

Character Interactions

• Yu Sheng interacts with the "Holy Seat," revealing his understanding of the World Bridge and his intention to confront the Dark Angel.
• Luna senses Yu Sheng's return and prepares to greet him, while the maiden knights react with surprise and uncertainty.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The group escapes from the collapsing mountain facility through a rift.
• They find themselves in a desolate, war-torn wasteland.
• Yu Sheng contacts Eileen, ordering a withdrawal of ground troops due to the planet's imminent disintegration.
• The "Holy Seat" is revealed to be a collective consciousness of exiles who built a civilization on the planet.
• The planet's core is shown to be a radiant ocean with a dark hole at its center, the Gate of Eden.
• The planet begins to disintegrate as the Gate of Eden consumes it.

Character Developments

• Eileen displays concern for Yu Sheng's safety and follows his orders.
• The "Holy Seat" reveals its true nature and history, showing regret and acceptance of its fate.

Significant Themes

• Sacrifice and Redemption: The "Holy Seat" sacrifices itself to power the Gate of Eden, redeeming its past actions.
• Progress and Its Cost: The civilization built by the "Holy Seat" shows that progress often comes at a heavy cost.
• The Inevitable: The planet's disintegration and the "Holy Seat's" fate illustrate the inevitability of certain outcomes.

Character Interactions

• Eileen and Huli: Eileen teases Huli while they discuss the situation, showing their camaraderie.
• Yu Sheng and the "Holy Seat": Yu Sheng calmly interacts with the "Holy Seat," showing respect for its journey and accepting its sacrifice.
• Eileen and Yu Sheng: Eileen quickly follows Yu Sheng's orders, showing her trust in him.

Key Plot Points

• The planet is collapsing, and a 'Giant Divine Soldier' class heavy transport is sent to evacuate remaining personnel.
• The assembly point is at the ruins of a temple, with crystal branches supporting the area.
• Ground troops are evacuating, and transport ships are leaving the planet.

Character Developments

• Xu Jiali, the main character, is evacuating with his team.
• Bell, the Gypsy girl, is live-streaming the event, earning 'cans' (possibly a form of currency or points).
• Artificial Saintesses and Knights, now serving the Angel Hunter, are evacuating with captured temple servants wearing Mental Shackles.

Significant Themes

• The theme of survival and escape from a collapsing world.
• The consequences of war and the treatment of captives (temple servants).
• The power of the Angel Hunter, who is supporting the planet from its core.

Character Interactions

• Xu Jiali interacts with Bell, who is live-streaming the event.
• Xu Jiali learns about the temple servants and their situation from a Marine soldier.
• Xu Jiali sees Artificial Saintesses and Knights evacuating with temple servants.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Sacred Realm planet is collapsing, with only a few landmasses supported by crystal branches.
• The Unified Fleet's ships evacuate the remaining people, leaving behind the crumbling planet.
• The Eden Gate at the planet's core expands, revealing the Black Star, a dark celestial body with no detectable material existence.

Character Developments

• Baili Qing remains indifferent and calm, expressing her determination to eradicate any remnants of the Hermetic Society.
• Hong reflects on the 'Angel Hunter's grand spectacle' and supports Baili Qing's decision to ally with Yu Sheng.
• Yu Sheng is exhausted after dealing with the Holy Seat and witnessing the planet's collapse. He's concerned about the Black Star's appearance.
• Eileen is confused and anxious about the Black Star's true nature and its connection to the World Bridge.
• The Artificial Angel, despite her initial chaos, follows Yu Sheng's instructions and sheathes her greatsword.

Significant Themes

• The collapse of the Sacred Realm and the Hermetic Society serves as a symbol of the end of an era.
• The Black Star's appearance introduces a new, unknown element, raising questions about its nature and potential threats.
• The theme of alliances and cooperation is reinforced as Yu Sheng and his group join Baili Qing on the Mass Effect.

Character Interactions

• Baili Qing and Hong discuss the Hermetic Society's remnants and the Black Star's appearance.
• Yu Sheng, Eileen, and the fox discuss the Black Star's nature and decide to seek Baili Qing's help.
• Baili Qing expresses her concern about the Artificial Angel's behavior on the bridge, leading to the angel sheathing her greatsword.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yu Sheng reveals the origin of the "Black Star" to Baili Qing and others, explaining its connection to the World Bridges and the events at the center of the Earth.
• The group discusses the sudden appearance of the Black Star in the universe, which seems to be related to the World Bridges.
• Huli suggests that the Black Star might not be a celestial body but a phenomenon that occurs under specific conditions.
• Yu Sheng calls True Spirit Yuan Hao for help, who is currently being chased by his confidante, A Ning.

Character Developments

• Baili Qing shows concern and curiosity about Yu Sheng's original plan.
• Hong and the "Artificial Angel" reunite, leading to a friendly interaction despite their different natures.
• Yu Sheng demonstrates his serious and analytical side when discussing the Black Star's nature.
• True Spirit Yuan Hao is shown to be in trouble again, this time being chased by A Ning.

Significant Themes

• The mysterious nature of the Black Star and its possible connection to the World Bridges.
• The idea that the Black Star might be a phenomenon rather than a celestial body.
• The theme of friendship and unity, as seen in Hong and the "Artificial Angel's" interaction and Yu Sheng's call for help from True Spirit Yuan Hao.

Character Interactions

• Baili Qing and Yu Sheng discuss the Black Star's origin and nature, showing a professional and cooperative dynamic.
• Hong and the "Artificial Angel" reunite, displaying a friendly and warm interaction despite their differences.
• Yu Sheng and True Spirit Yuan Hao maintain their friendly and somewhat teasing dynamic, even in the midst of serious matters.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yu Sheng successfully contacts Black Star's exploration expert and victim, bringing them to observe the Black Star.
• The research team, including Luo, True Spirit Yuan Hao, and others, is assembled to study the Black Star.
• Luo and True Spirit Yuan Hao decide to establish a long-term observation post and research the Black Star.
• The team plans to map the Hermetic Society's colony planets and target Ranch Star for liberation.

Character Developments

• Luo's research passion is ignited upon seeing the Black Star, and she immediately starts planning research methods and resources.
• True Spirit Yuan Hao reveals he has disciples and plans to bring them to help in the research.
• Yu Sheng shows concern for Luna and her planet, Ranch Star, prioritizing its liberation.

Significant Themes

• The mysterious nature of the Black Star and the need for further research.
• The urgency of liberating other Hermetic Society colony planets, with Ranch Star being a priority.

Character Interactions

• Luo and True Spirit Yuan Hao collaborate on researching the Black Star, with Luo providing resources and expertise, and True Spirit Yuan Hao contributing his experiences and magical treasures.
• Yu Sheng, Luna, and the Artificial Angel discuss the liberation of Ranch Star, showing Yu Sheng's concern for Luna's well-being.
• Baili Qing updates Yu Sheng on the progress of mapping the Hermetic Society's colony planets and expresses confidence in their ability to handle the remaining forces.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yu Sheng sits on the viewing platform of the Mass Effect, gazing at the Black Star.
• Huli, in her fox form, joins him, and they both fall asleep.
• Yu Sheng enters a dream where he sees a reflection of himself on the Black Star, which then shrinks and reveals a woman wrapped in bandages.
• The woman, from the Lost Ship, communicates with Yu Sheng, but the signal is poor, and the connection is lost.

Character Developments

• Yu Sheng: He remains calm and curious throughout the dream, trying to understand and communicate with the mysterious woman.
• Huli: She continues to display her affectionate and dependent nature towards Yu Sheng, sleeping on his lap and offering to help him after his dream.

Significant Themes

• Communication and connection: The dream highlights the theme of communication, both in terms of understanding the mysterious woman and the struggle to maintain the connection.
• The Black Star: It serves as a mysterious and otherworldly presence, acting as a bridge between Yu Sheng's reality and the dream world.

Character Interactions

• Yu Sheng and Huli: They share a moment of quiet companionship on the viewing platform, with Huli seeking comfort and closeness from Yu Sheng.
• Yu Sheng and the mysterious woman: Their interaction is brief and fragmented due to the poor signal, but it hints at a potential connection or recognition between them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yu Sheng dreams about people on The Lost Ship and feels he knows them well.
• He seeks help from Baili Qing, Hong, and True Spirit Yuan Hao to identify the figure in his dream.
• They identify the figure as Agatha, one of the Ancient Holy Spirits who went to the edge of the universe with The Lost Ship and never returned.
• Yu Sheng learns that Agatha is two people, often appearing as a twin, and she was responsible for maintaining the boundary between reality and illusion.
• Agatha mentions that The Lost Ship is now sailing to some void boundary, which Yu Sheng finds unusual.
• Luo and the old handsome guy suggest sending a detector with Yu Sheng's blood into the Black Star to gain more information.
• Luna returns and announces that they might have found Ranch Star.

Character Developments

• Yu Sheng: He continues to have visions related to The Lost Ship and the Ancient Holy Spirits. He shows concern for the well-being of Agatha and is determined to find out more about The Lost Ship's current situation.
• Eileen: She reveals that she was created by an Ancient Holy Spirit on The Lost Ship and received a mission from the Ancestor of Dolls. Her memory is fragmented, but she occasionally reveals useful information.
• Luna: She shows more liveliness in her expression after returning from assisting with the evacuation. She brings important news about potentially finding Ranch Star.

Significant Themes

• The mystery surrounding The Lost Ship and the Ancient Holy Spirits.
• The search for Ranch Star and the potential connection to The Lost Ship.
• The use of metaphysics and technology to gain information about the Black Star.

Character Interactions

• Yu Sheng interacts with Baili Qing, Hong, and True Spirit Yuan Hao to identify the figure in his dream.
• Yu Sheng, Eileen, and Luna discuss The Lost Ship and Ranch Star.
• Luo and the old handsome guy brainstorm about sending a detector with Yu Sheng's blood into the Black Star.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yu Sheng and Baili Qing visit the Soul Wilderness's Grand Cathedral, finding it filled with newly awakened Artificial Saintesses and Brass Knights.
• They learn that new souls are still appearing in the Wilderness, and the situation is becoming complicated due to the lack of bodies for some Artificial Saintesses and Brass Knights.
• Yu Sheng and Baili Qing meet an Artificial Saintess who was still human three hours ago, along with her friends, now transformed into Brass Knights.

Character Developments

• Yu Sheng shows concern and responsibility for the awakened Artificial Saintesses and Brass Knights, acknowledging the complexity of their situation.
• Baili Qing demonstrates her quick thinking and problem-solving skills, suggesting they might find solutions in the Hermetic Society's production facilities on other planets.
• The Artificial Angel shows empathy and a desire to comfort the newly transformed Brass Knights but is unsure how to do so.

Significant Themes

• Responsibility: Yu Sheng feels responsible for the lives of the Artificial Saintesses and Brass Knights, acknowledging the complexity of their situation.
• Adaptation: The newly awakened Artificial Saintesses and Brass Knights must adapt to their new reality and find ways to coexist with their human counterparts.
• Uncertainty: The future is uncertain for the Artificial Saintesses and Brass Knights, with many challenges ahead, including finding bodies for those without and integrating with those who still have their human bodies.

Character Interactions

• Yu Sheng and Baili Qing work together to assess the situation and discuss potential solutions.
• The Artificial Angel interacts with the newly transformed Brass Knights, showing empathy but struggling to provide comfort.
• Luna provides Yu Sheng with information about the situation in the Grand Cathedral and the Wilderness.