Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Anger is approached by Wei Lin, who offers her a mysterious chip containing crucial information.
• Several hours later, Anger summons her former staff team to the National Assembly Hall.
• She reveals that she has a better political direction than re-election as West Italy's Leader, but refuses to disclose details until they decide to join her.

Character Developments

• Anger: Shows determination and secrecy about her new political direction, willing to risk her former staff's current careers for it.
• Wei Lin: Demonstrates confidence and mystery, hinting at a significant opportunity for Anger.

Significant Themes

• Ambition and Risk: Anger's determination to pursue a new political path, despite the risks involved.
• Loyalty and Trust: Anger's faith in her former staff and their potential loyalty to her cause.
• Secrecy and Information Control: The importance of keeping certain information private to maintain trust and avoid leaks.

Character Interactions

• Anger and Wei Lin: Their brief interaction hints at a potential alliance or deal.
• Anger and her former staff: Their reunion is filled with tension and curiosity, as Anger asks them to make a significant decision without revealing much information.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Anger announces a mysterious, high-risk project, requiring her team to abandon their current achievements.
• Ni Dejiaer, the most promising among her advisors, declines, setting a precedent for others.
• Louise, the ambassador to West Italy, is the first to accept Anger's offer.
• Only five people, including Louise, decide to join Anger's new project.
• Anger reveals that the project involves an opportunity greater than Ancient Blood.

Character Developments

• Ni Dejiaer shows confidence in his career and reluctance to risk it on an uncertain project.
• Louise demonstrates loyalty and ambition, choosing to support Anger despite the risks.
• Anger displays strategic vision, understanding the project's implications, and acceptance of others' decisions.

Significant Themes

• Trust and loyalty: Anger's team struggles to trust her vision without concrete details, while Louise remains loyal.
• Ambition vs. Security: Characters weigh the risks and potential rewards of Anger's offer against their current positions.
• Power dynamics: Anger's influence and appeal are tested as her team considers her proposal.

Character Interactions

• Anger and Ni Dejiaer: Their interaction highlights Ni's confidence and Anger's acceptance of his decision.
• Anger and Louise: Their dynamic shows Louise's growth and Anger's recognition of her potential.
• The team's collective decision-making process reveals their individual priorities and fears.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Central China Sect discovers a secret channel to an alien world with advanced technology.
• The list of invited political figures and election rules will be announced to the public in ten days.
• The Star Sea Game's global public beta launch is announced with traffic limits and nationality-related player thresholds.

Character Developments

• Anger, the Central China Sect leader, is shocked but quickly adapts to the situation, assigning tasks to her team.
• Xi Ye, the Lord, plans to use the election to stabilize the Base and prevent Player rebellion.
• Yu Nv Wu Gua, a Central China Player, questions Xi Ye's motives and understands his plan.

Significant Themes

• Technological advancement and its implications.
• Political power dynamics and manipulation.
• Nationalism and discrimination.

Character Interactions

• Anger assigns tasks to her team, demonstrating her leadership and decisiveness.
• Xi Ye discusses his plans with Yu Nv Wu Gua, showcasing his strategic thinking and willingness to explain his decisions.
• Netizens on Dawnlight Reviews discuss the public beta announcement, expressing their frustration and concerns.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Star Sea's public beta announcement gains traction within the gaming community but fails to capture broader internet attention.
• An anonymous post by 'Ancient Horizon' reveals the truth about Star Sea, causing a nationwide frenzy.
• Horizon shares his experiences and the true value of Star Sea, hinting at its potential to change lives.

Character Development

• Horizon, the poster, evolves from a seemingly ordinary gamer to a respected leader within the Star Sea game, revealing his rise from a 'Green Titan' to a Lord player.
• Horizon's roommates, who sold their game queuing spots, become successful in reality, causing Horizon initial envy and regret.

Significant Themes

• The gap between the virtual and real worlds, and how the virtual can impact reality.
• The consequences of missed opportunities and the regret that follows.
• The power dynamics between the game's players and real-world influential figures.

Character Interactions

• Horizon interacts with his college roommates, who sold their game queuing spots, highlighting his growing distance from them due to his knowledge of Star Sea's true value.
• Horizon's interaction with the Official Leader and influential families hints at the power and respect he has gained within the game.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The narrator reveals that the Game, Star Sea, is real and not a game at all.
• The narrator shares two methods to prove that players have enhanced physical and mental abilities due to the Game.
• The narrator discusses the upcoming public beta announcement and the potential closure of channels for Central China players to enter the Star Sea.
• The narrator decides to protest against the balancing method that may exclude their friends and family from entering the Star Sea, inviting others to join them.

Character Developments

• The narrator shows remorse for not inviting their roommates into the Game initially, prioritizing interests over friendship.
• The narrator's resolve strengthens as they decide to fight against the potential closure of channels for their friends and family.

Significant Themes

• The reality of the Game, Star Sea, and its impact on players' lives.
• The conflict between prioritizing interests and caring for friends and family.
• The potential consequences of remaining silent in the face of injustice.

Character Interactions

• The narrator's past actions towards their roommates are brought to light, showing a conflict between their initial decisions and their current resolve.
• The narrator reaches out to other players, inviting them to join their cause and fight against the potential closure of channels.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A player's post about the New Realm's reality causing an uproar online, leading to debates about the game's impact on mental health.
• The official remains silent, causing speculation among NetEase's PR teams.
• Star Sea players, especially Lord players, grapple with the ethical dilemma of delaying their loved ones' entry into the New Realm.
• Li Gou Dan (Jia Yi) and Wang Ye discuss the possibility of bringing loved ones into the New Realm.
• Little Cabbage decides to confront Xi Ye about the entry issue, despite Alice's warning of potential consequences.

Character Developments

• Xi Ye: Confirms his sentimental nature and plans to address internal competition before the cosmic era.
• Lord Players: Struggle with the moral dilemma of prioritizing their loved ones or their factions' competitiveness.
• Little Cabbage: Realizes her callousness, decides to confront Xi Ye, and accepts Alice's support despite potential risks.
• Alice: Shows understanding and support for Little Cabbage's decision, revealing her own past and lack of emotional attachment to her parents.

Significant Themes

• Ethical Dilemmas: The moral struggle of prioritizing personal goals over loved ones' well-being.
• Competition vs. Compassion: The tension between fostering a competitive environment and showing compassion towards loved ones.
• Personal Growth: Characters grappling with their own shortcomings and making decisions based on newfound self-awareness.

Character Interactions

• Li Gou Dan (Jia Yi) and Wang Ye: Discuss the possibility of bringing loved ones into the New Realm, with Wang Ye hinting at his feelings for Li Gou Dan.
• Alice and Little Cabbage: Alice supports Little Cabbage's decision to confront Xi Ye, revealing her own past and lack of emotional attachment to her parents.
• Xi Ye and the AI: Xi Ye expresses his sentimental nature and plans to address internal competition before the cosmic era.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A large number of players gather at the assembly point, including top Lords like Little Cabbage and Pu Yunchuan, and even unexpected attendees like Wang Gou Dan.
• Wang Gou Dan tries to sell food to the gathered players, revealing his opportunistic nature.
• The players discuss their plans to rebel against the Lord, with some expressing confidence in their numbers.
• The Lord, Xi Ye, appears in his office, which uses space stacking technology to accommodate all the players.
• Xi Ye confirms his intention to exclude Central China players in the election, sparking the players' demand for fairness.

Character Developments

• Little Cabbage: Realizes that there are more daring individuals than she thought and is surprised by Wang Gou Dan's loyalty.
• Wang Gou Dan: Reveals his opportunistic nature and offers to take care of the families of those who sacrifice themselves.
• Xi Ye: Shows his power by transporting all the players to his office and confirms his stance on the election, displaying his unyielding nature.

Significant Themes

• Loyalty vs. Opportunism: Wang Gou Dan's unexpected loyalty contrasts with his usual opportunistic behavior, challenging the players' perceptions.
• Power Dynamics: Xi Ye's display of power highlights the imbalance between him and the players, raising questions about their ability to challenge him.
• Fairness vs. Necessity: The players' demand for fairness clashes with Xi Ye's necessity to maintain balance among all players, setting up a conflict.

Character Interactions

• Little Cabbage and Wang Gou Dan: Little Cabbage is surprised by Wang Gou Dan's loyalty, while Wang Gou Dan tries to profit from the situation.
• Xi Ye and the players: Xi Ye's appearance and confirmation of his stance on the election spark the players' demand for fairness and set the stage for negotiation.
• The players among themselves: The players discuss their plans, with some expressing confidence and others showing doubt about their chances against Xi Ye.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xi Ye confronts Central China Players about their favoritism towards locals and suppression of overseas players.
• Players defend their actions, arguing they've built the city and deserve to benefit their compatriots.
• Xi Ye presents a compromise plan after hours of discussion, which is accepted by the players.
• Star Sea announces election and flow restriction rules for Mars cities, including public voting and evaluation by Star Sea headquarters and a personnel qualification department.

Character Developments

• Xi Ye demonstrates political acumen, using negotiation and compromise to manage his players.
• Little Cabbage shows unexpected eloquence in defending the players' actions.
• Yu Nv Wu Gua questions Xi Ye's tactics but ultimately follows his lead.

Significant Themes

• Nationalism vs. Globalism: Players prioritize their compatriots, while Xi Ye encourages a broader perspective.
• Power Dynamics: Xi Ye balances his authority with the players' desires to maintain control.
• Fairness and Equality: The players' actions raise questions about fairness in resource distribution.

Character Interactions

• Xi Ye challenges the players' actions but ultimately works with them to find a compromise.
• Little Cabbage surprises his peers with his persuasive argument.
• Xi Ye and Yu Nv Wu Gua have a private conversation, hinting at their shared understanding of political maneuvering.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A mysterious organization, Star Sea, reveals its existence and offers humans the chance to gain extraordinary powers and access to an alien world.
• The announcement goes viral, causing global shock and disbelief.
• Live streams from people with transformed bodies (dubbed "Hulks") confirm the authenticity of the announcement.
• Governments attempt to suppress and arrest players, but Star Sea intervenes, threatening blacklisting for any persecution.
• Major countries invite dignitaries to a World Conference, marking a shift in their approach to Star Sea.

Character Developments

• Mike Ander, a college student, becomes one of the first public figures to show off his transformed body, gaining fame and trust from the public.

Significant Themes

• The impact of extraordinary power on society and individuals.
• The struggle between transparency and suppression in the face of significant change.
• The consequences of hiding information and the potential loss of future opportunities.

Character Interactions

• Mike Ander interacts with viewers on Live.me, proving the authenticity of his transformation and answering questions.
• Governments worldwide react to the announcement, initially attempting to suppress it, but later changing their stance due to Star Sea's intervention.
• Major countries invite dignitaries to a World Conference, signaling a shift in their approach to Star Sea and the opportunities it offers.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Federation General Assembly Hall, a symbol of unity among allied nations, is located on an artificial island in the ocean, equidistant from the original nine allied countries.
• The last major meeting was held ten years ago to discuss replacing oil with new energy sources.
• This year's meeting is called to discuss the global implications of the Star Sea election rules and the emergence of New Realm and Gene Body.
• The Central China Leader arrives with two Dragon Group members, attracting attention due to their youth, strength, and the old-fashioned yet formal guard uniforms they wear.

Character Developments

• The Central China Leader is shown to be more confident and assertive than in the past, reflecting the power and influence gained from the New Realm.
• Arthur, the leader of the Arthur family, is seen as threatened by the emergence of New Realm and Gene Body, which could disrupt the balance of power.
• The Dragon Group members, particularly Dou Dou, display exceptional strength and confidence in their abilities.

Significant Themes

• The emergence of New Realm and Gene Body has shifted the balance of power among nations, causing tension and unease among leaders.
• The meeting serves as a platform for nations to discuss global issues and cooperate, but also highlights the underlying competition and mistrust among them.
• The past and present are contrasted, with the Central China Leader reflecting on the passage of time and the changes in his country's status.

Character Interactions

• The Central China Leader and Arthur engage in a tense exchange, with Arthur attempting to pressure the Leader for information about the Dragon Group's abilities and the Leader deflecting the questions with humor and nonchalance.
• The Leaders of various countries gather to discuss the potential location of the Main Base city, with James Kerr presenting evidence suggesting it may be on Mars.
• The meeting serves as a platform for leaders to exchange information, negotiate, and assert their nations' interests.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Federation leaders learn that the mysterious power is on Mars, sparking excitement and plans for military threats.
• An expert reveals that the mysterious power has advanced technology, including object teleportation, making military threats ineffective.
• America proposes an Alliance Treaty to ensure fair resource allocation and prevent racism in the New World.
• America aims to contain Central China's advantage in Star Sea and prevent them from monopolizing resources.

Character Developments

• Arthur: Initially excited about the news, he later supports America's proposal to contain Central China.
• Old Dragon (Central China Leader): Realizes the threat of America's proposal and struggles to find a solution.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and competition among countries.
• The consequences of technological advancement and its potential misuse.
• The struggle between cooperation and containment in the face of a common threat.

Character Interactions

• Arthur and Old Dragon: Their interaction highlights the tension between America and Central China, with Arthur supporting America's containment strategy and Old Dragon trying to find a way out of the situation.
• Mister (America Leader) and Old Dragon: Their exchange underscores America's intention to contain Central China and rally other countries to their side.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Star Sea announces five new city Channels, increasing City Lord candidates to six, with Hua Xia City exclusively for Central China.
• Old Dragon uses this new development to break the deadlock and turn the tables on Arthur and Mister.
• Old Dragon's departure is stopped by Arthur, leading to a tense standoff.
• Old Dragon and Feng Doudou threaten Arthur, demonstrating the power of Dragon Knights.
• Old Dragon refuses to continue with the previous agreement, citing uncertainty about the future City Lord.
• West Germany Leader: Anger and Red Sun Leader: Qing Ming support Old Dragon's stance.

Character Developments

• Old Dragon shows strategic thinking and quick adaptability, turning a disadvantageous situation into an advantage.
• Feng Doudou displays exceptional combat skills and agility, further cementing the Dragon Knights' reputation.
• Arthur shows impulsiveness and poor judgment, leading to a loss of face and respect from other leaders.
• Mister's attempt to manipulate the situation fails, and he faces resistance from other leaders.
• Anger and Qing Ming show political acumen, supporting Old Dragon to protect their own interests.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and shifting alliances among countries.
• The influence of the mysterious force (Star Sea) on world politics.
• The importance of adaptability and quick thinking in political maneuvering.

Character Interactions

• Old Dragon and Arthur: Old Dragon outmaneuvers Arthur, leading to a loss of face for the latter.
• Feng Doudou and Arthur: Feng Doudou's threat demonstrates the power of the Dragon Knights and serves as a warning to Arthur.
• Old Dragon and Mister: Old Dragon refuses to continue with the agreement, frustrating Mister's plans.
• Anger and Qing Ming with Old Dragon: They support Old Dragon's stance, showing political alignment and mutual benefit.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The authenticity of the Star Sea world is confirmed by 46 countries.
• The Star Sea Official announces the detailed rules for the election of City Lords, including the race advantage list.
• The rules specify that each candidate can only choose one city to run for, and citizens can choose a city as their intended city, with different cities having different civilization attributes, races, and development directions.
• The election will be evaluated by the Star Sea Committee, public opinion votes, and the candidate qualification department, which considers racial capacity, professional population, and individual quality.

Character Developments

• Netizens from various countries discuss and react to the election news and rules.
• Central China Players are initially criticized for their exclusive advantage but later reveal the race advantage list, which includes Central China people as having high capacity for all races.

Significant Themes

• Global reaction and anticipation towards the Star Sea world and its election.
• The importance of racial capacity, professional population, and individual quality in city development and election evaluation.
• The balance and fairness of the election process.

Character Interactions

• Netizens from different countries interact on the Federation forum, expressing their opinions and reactions to the election news.
• Central China Players defend their exclusive advantage and reveal the race advantage list, causing a stir among netizens.
• Netizens from various countries discuss and strategize about the election, including uniting to resist Central China's advantage.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The global internet is abuzz with discussion about the city information released by Star Sea.
• A popular post, "Grandpa Lu's City Guide," provides detailed analysis of the First City.
• Grandpa Lu announces his intention to guide Planet D compatriots in choosing a city.

Character Developments

• Grandpa Lu, a familiar figure in Central China, re-emerges to provide city guidance.
• No significant character developments are shown in this chapter.

Significant Themes

• The importance of choosing the right city based on one's preferences and capabilities.
• The impact of City Lord's policies on city admission and resources.
• The significance of Gene Body choices based on one's race and desired civilization.

Character Interactions

• No direct character interactions are depicted in this chapter. The information is presented as a monologue by Grandpa Lu.

Brief Overview

The chapter introduces Grandpa Lu as a guide for choosing the First City, which is a mechanical heavy industry city with two main civilizations: Source Project and Hex Mechanical. Grandpa Lu discusses the city's Gene Bodies and their suitability for different races. He emphasizes the importance of choosing a city and Gene Body that align with one's preferences and capabilities, hinting at the competitive nature of city admission. The chapter ends with Grandpa Lu promising more detailed guidance in the next part, should his post receive sufficient likes, collections, and subscriptions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Players notice the disappearance of the Phoenix Egg from the Elf Base of Hua Xia City.
• Grandpa Lu's guide on increasing chances of entering First City is posted on the world forum.
• Grandpa Lu discusses the Maine Clan Gene Body, its requirements, and suitability for different individuals.

Character Developments

• Grandpa Lu establishes himself as a respected and knowledgeable guide, providing in-depth information about gene bodies and their suitability for different individuals.
• Players in the Elf Base show curiosity and respect towards Grandpa Lu after learning about his identity.

Significant Themes

• The importance of choosing the right gene body for success in the game and increased chances of entering First City.
• The significance of individual differences and personal aptitudes in determining one's suitability for a specific gene body.
• The role of academic qualifications and professional background in influencing one's chances of entering First City.

Character Interactions

• Players in the Elf Base discuss and react to the disappearance of the Phoenix Egg and Grandpa Lu's guide.
• Grandpa Lu interacts with the players through his guide, providing advice and answering hypothetical questions.
• Players from different factions and backgrounds engage in discussions about Grandpa Lu's guide, sharing their thoughts and opinions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The third part of the City Guide is released, addressing concerns about career paths in the Star Sea.
• Grandpa Lu advises that research-oriented Gene Bodies (mechanics, mechatronics, physics) have the most advantage for acceptance.
• He discourages relying on management or political skills, as these are common among both D-Earthlings and other-world natives.
• He suggests prioritizing city choices based on Gene Body sequences, not personal preferences.
• Central China players are advised to consider the pros and cons of developing in cities other than Hua Xia City.

Character Developments

• Grandpa Lu: Establishes himself as a straightforward and knowledgeable guide, providing valuable insights and advice.
• No significant character developments for other characters, as they are not present in this chapter.

Significant Themes

• The importance of research and engineering backgrounds in the Star Sea civilization.
• The role of personal advantages (Gene Body sequences, diplomas, work performance) in city selection.
• The concept of racial exclusion and its potential impact on Central China players developing in outer cities.

Character Interactions

• Grandpa Lu interacts with the forum's foreign friends, providing guidance and answering their questions.
• No direct interactions between other characters; all information is conveyed through Grandpa Lu's advice.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Anger, the Leader of West Germany, is inundated with invitations from powerful Western European consortia, which she declines, citing her focus on public opinion and clean governance.
• Anger expresses interest in First City for the election, despite it not being the most advantageous for her ethnicity.
• Anger reads a post on the World Forum, "Grandpa Lu's Guide," written by a Central China player, which discusses the Gene Body sequences and advantages of each city.

Character Developments

• Anger demonstrates political acumen and strategic thinking, prioritizing long-term benefits and public opinion over short-term gains from consortia.
• Louise, Anger's assistant, shows concern for Anger's well-being and displays curiosity about the post Anger is reading.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics between politicians and capitalists.
• The importance of public opinion and clean governance in Anger's political strategy.
• Long-term planning and strategic thinking in politics.

Character Interactions

• Anger and Louise discuss the invitations from consortia, with Anger declining them and explaining her reasons.
• Anger shares her thoughts on choosing First City for the election, highlighting the advantages and long-term benefits for her people and the city.
• Louise expresses surprise and admiration for Anger's strategic thinking and asks for clarification on her plans.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Leader returns from a trip and is greeted by Old Man Li, who expresses concern about not being able to reach him.
• The Leader learns that four prominent figures - Anger, Abe no Seimei, Almir, and Song Zaiyi - have called, seeking a meeting.
• The Leader is surprised to hear that Song Zaiyi, a former tough guy politician from Cosmos Country, has been released from prison and invited to run.
• The Leader and Old Man Li discuss the advantages of their position in Central China and the need for allies.

Character Developments

• The Leader shows a renewed energy and excitement, feeling like he's back in his youth due to the election opportunity.
• Old Man Li demonstrates concern for the Leader's safety and is puzzled by his youthful behavior.

Significant Themes

• The theme of renewal and second chances is highlighted as the Leader feels rejuvenated by the election.
• The importance of alliances and cooperation in politics is emphasized.

Character Interactions

• The Leader and Old Man Li interact, with Old Man Li showing concern and the Leader displaying a youthful enthusiasm.
• Almir, the candidate from A San Country, is introduced, showing determination and frustration with his Country's focus on bloodlines. He emphasizes the importance of cooperating with Central China to his subordinates.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Gene Body sequence data is released, showing a hierarchy based on bloodlines, with A San Country's lower castes ranked low.
• Amir, a politician from A San Country, points out their advantage: a large population, which can be mobilized for the popular vote.
• In Cosmos Country, Song Zaiyi is invited to a meeting with the Leader and major chaebols, who offer support for his election campaign in exchange for favorable conditions.

Character Developments

• Amir demonstrates strategic thinking and a concern for his country's interests, inspiring his team.
• Song Zaiyi shows determination and principle, refusing to compromise with the corrupt chaebols and the Leader.

Significant Themes

• The unfairness and consequences of a society based on bloodline hierarchy.
• The importance of population and public support in politics.
• Corruption and power struggles within governments.

Character Interactions

• Amir and his team: Amir inspires and guides his team, helping them see the strategic value of their large population.
• Song Zaiyi and the Cosmos Country chaebols/Leader: Song Zaiyi stands firm against the corrupt offers of the chaebols and the Leader, showing his resolve to change the political landscape.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Song Zaiyi confronts the Three Stars Old Master and other powerful figures.
• He reveals that he has anticipated their aggressive moves and has a backup plan.
• Feng Doudou, a skilled assassin, is revealed to be on Song Zaiyi's side.
• Song Zaiyi discusses the futility of the old guard's influence in the upcoming election.
• He expresses his disdain for the ignorant masses and his intention to focus on the rational voters.

Character Developments

• Song Zaiyi: He shows determination, strategic thinking, and a willingness to make tough decisions. He's no longer the naive leader he once was, having learned from his past mistakes.
• Three Stars Old Master: He's revealed to be stubborn, short-sighted, and willing to use underhanded tactics to maintain his power.
• Feng Doudou: She's introduced as a formidable and intimidating figure, capable of instilling fear in others.

Significant Themes

• Power Struggle: The conflict between the old guard and Song Zaiyi highlights the theme of power struggle.
• Ignorance vs Rationality: Song Zaiyi's disdain for the ignorant masses and focus on rational voters underscores this theme.
• Change and Adaptation: Song Zaiyi's transformation from a naive leader to a strategic thinker illustrates this theme.

Character Interactions

• Song Zaiyi vs Three Stars Old Master: Their interaction is marked by tension, with Song Zaiyi showing no fear of the Old Master's threats.
• Song Zaiyi vs Other Powerful Figures: He dismisses their attempts to intimidate him, showing confidence in his plans.
• Song Zaiyi vs Feng Doudou: Their interaction is brief but shows a level of trust and cooperation.