Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yu Jing faces Cecilia, a Progenitor in the Great Path of Blood, who is immortal and regenerates using blood.
• Yu Jing uses his spatial manipulation skills and sub-personality to attack Cecilia, temporarily defeating her.
• Cecilia regenerates and counterattacks, wounding Yu Jing's sub-personality.
• Yu Jing and his sub-personality strategize to defeat Cecilia by killing her repeatedly until she exhausts her regenerative abilities.

Character Developments

• Yu Jing demonstrates his growth in spatial manipulation and strategic thinking.
• Cecilia's immortality and blood regeneration abilities are revealed, showcasing her power.
• Yu Jing's sub-personality shows initiative and skill in combat, but struggles against Cecilia's blood magic.

Significant Themes

• Immortality vs. Mortality: Cecilia's immortality contrasts with Yu Jing's mortality, highlighting the challenge Yu Jing faces.
• Adaptation and Strategy: Yu Jing and his sub-personality must adapt their tactics to defeat an opponent who cannot be killed by conventional means.
• Power and Limitations: Both characters exhibit immense power, but also have clear limitations, such as Yu Jing's need to conserve life energy and Cecilia's reliance on blood for regeneration.

Character Interactions

• Yu Jing and his sub-personality work together, with the sub-personality taking the lead in combat while Yu Jing provides strategy and support.
• Cecilia and Yu Jing engage in verbal sparring, with Yu Jing provoking Cecilia to gain an advantage.
• There's a clear power dynamic between Yu Jing and his sub-personality, with Yu Jing acting as the strategist and the sub-personality as the primary combatant.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yu Jing creates 'Formless Manifestation: Gray Robe' for enhanced defense.
• He decides to enhance 'Yellow Robe Chaos' and uses 'Infinite Tentacles' technique.
• Yu Jing and his sub-personality fight Cecilia in her Progenitor form.
• They cooperate to shatter Cecilia's body repeatedly, but she keeps regenerating.
• Cecilia uses 'Myriad Bound Giant Hand' to bind souls and attack.
• Yu Jing and his sub-personality work together to destroy the blood hand.
• Yu Jing spots a blood bead and tries to shatter it, but Ganesha and Yu Feng intervene.
• Yu Jing decides to retreat as he can't defeat both Ganesha and Yu Feng.

Character Developments

• Yu Jing shows improved control over Formless Chaos and enhances his tentacles.
• Cecilia's Progenitor form is revealed, showing her immense regenerative abilities.
• Ganesha's Body of God is more complete, integrating the Hundred Gods Star.
• Yu Feng's abilities are hinted at, making him a formidable opponent.

Significant Themes

• The struggle between offense and defense in Yu Jing's techniques.
• The regenerative abilities of Progenitors and the challenge they pose.
• The power dynamics between characters and the consequences of interference.

Character Interactions

• Yu Jing and his sub-personality work together effectively in combat.
• Cecilia's hostility towards Yu Jing escalates, leading to a fierce battle.
• Ganesha and Yu Feng's intervention changes the power balance and forces Yu Jing to retreat.
• Yu Jing's relationship with Yu Feng is complicated, hinting at a past connection.

• The Justice Team decides not to confront Yu Feng and his allies, acknowledging the extraterrestrial invaders' likely defeat.
• Yu Jing, Bai Xiao, and Feng Rui escape the Cosmic Warship, with Bai Xiao having merged with a Dying Star, enhancing his death intent and potential.
• They encounter Captain Ning Yanzhi, who has been through a long ordeal, and together they leave the great ship.
• The great ship's tail collides with the Gaia Continent, causing massive destruction and an earthquake.
• The Demon Lord and his legion rise to intercept the falling front half of the great ship, preventing further devastation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhuge Danzheng uses ice pillars to halt the falling great ship, and Corpse Ghosts form a barrier to stabilize it.
• The Formless Legion and Corpse Ghosts invade the great ship, with the native side having the advantage.
• Ning Yanzhi and Yu Jing plan to go to the unclean one's lair to bring entities from the Movie World to the real world.
• Hastur, aware of Yu Jing's movements, pursues him towards the Filthy Valley.
• Yi Kun completes the 'Yang Fire' task, enhancing his mastery of Yin and Yang polarities.

Character Developments

• Zhuge Danzheng demonstrates immense strength, crucial for the battle's success.
• Ning Yanzhi reveals his plan to Yu Jing, hinting at his knowledge of Hastur's intentions.
• Hastur, eager to possess Yu Jing, chases after him.
• Yi Kun advances in his mastery of Yin and Yang polarities, moving closer to the top position among the Thirteen.

Significant Themes

• The native side's advantage in the battle, showcasing their strength and unity.
• The pursuit of power and knowledge, as seen in Ning Yanzhi's and Yi Kun's actions.
• The danger posed by Hastur and the unclean ones, highlighting the risks of dealing with powerful entities.

Character Interactions

• Ning Yanzhi and Yu Jing work together to execute Ning Yanzhi's plan.
• Hastur and his Chaos Aberrations pursue Yu Jing.
• Yi Kun and Shao Tong discuss Yu Jing's whereabouts and decide to let him be for now.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yi Kun and Shao Tong discover two powerful evil gods, Abhoth (dirty and huge) and Hastur (yellow aura), near Yu Jing's location.
• Yi Kun summons Azathoth's clone to help deal with the situation.
• The 'Tai Chang Squad' arrives at the Filthy Valley, where they encounter Hastur and his group.
• Hastur warns the squad not to pursue Yu Jing, leading to a tense standoff.

Character Developments

• Yi Kun shows increased confidence in his abilities and is willing to take risks.
• Azathoth's clone exhibits immense power, comparable to Hastur.
• Hastur demonstrates arrogance and overconfidence, underestimating Azathoth's clone.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and the dangers of underestimating opponents.
• The consequences of pursuing personal goals (Yu Jing, Hastur) despite potential risks.

Character Interactions

• Yi Kun and Azathoth's clone work together to face Hastur.
• Hastur's arrogance provokes Azathoth's clone, leading to a standoff.
• Yu Jing observes the situation but doesn't actively participate in the confrontation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yu Jing and Ning Yanzhi disguise themselves as Hastur to lure the Tai Chang Squad into a conflict.
• Hastur, unaware of the disguise, enters the cave and encounters Azathoth's true clone, leading to a battle.
• Hastur suspects Yu Jing's involvement and decides to prioritize obtaining Yu Jing's body.

Character Developments

• Yu Jing shows strategic thinking and calmness in planning the deception.
• Ning Yanzhi reveals his ability to seal others' powers, which Yu Jing uses to enhance their disguise.
• Hastur, despite its cunning nature, becomes reckless and power-hungry, prioritizing Yu Jing's body over self-preservation.

Significant Themes

• Deception and strategy: Yu Jing uses these to outmaneuver his enemies.
• Power dynamics: Characters' strengths and priorities drive their actions, leading to conflict.
• Greed and ambition: Hastur's desire for Yu Jing's body leads it to disregard potential threats.

Character Interactions

• Yu Jing and Ning Yanzhi work together, with Yu Jing leading and Ning Yanzhi providing his unique ability.
• Hastur and Azathoth's true clone clash, with Hastur initially underestimating the clone's power.
• Hastur orders its Chaos Aberrations to target the Tai Chang Squad, showing its disregard for potential allies.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Hastur reveals its true form and power, suppressing the Azathoth Clone and wiping out its Chaos Aberration squad.
• Yi Kun intervenes, using his Tai Chi abilities to counter Hastur's Yellow Brain Domain and absorb Chaos Energy from the defeated Aberrations.
• Shao Tong uses an illusion technique to temporarily nullify Hastur's geographical advantage.
• Yi Kun reveals he can use Yu Jing's moves and achieves the Twin Ghost State, a powerful transformation Yu Jing himself couldn't complete.
• A powerful, unknown evil god entity is awakened by the commotion, drawing unclean entities towards it.

Character Developments

• Hastur reveals its true abominable form and suppresses its powers to blend into human society.
• Yi Kun demonstrates immense strength and potential, harmonizing opposing ghost creatures to achieve the Twin Ghost State.
• Yu Jing acknowledges Yi Kun's terrifying strength and potential, realizing he's one of the strongest among Masked's chosen.

Significant Themes

• The power of transformation and adaptability, seen in Hastur's ability to suppress its powers and Yi Kun's use of Yu Jing's moves.
• The consequences of unleashing powerful entities, as seen with the awakening of the unknown evil god.

Character Interactions

• Yi Kun and Hastur engage in a two-on-one battle, with Yi Kun holding his own against the powerful evil god.
• Shao Tong and Wu Jin work together to create an opening for Yi Kun, with Yi Kun later ordering them to retreat for their safety.
• Yu Jing observes the battle, acknowledging Yi Kun's strength and expressing concern about the awakening evil god.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Hastur, a powerful entity, is overwhelmed by Yi Kun (Yu Jing) and Azathoth, leading him to flee deeper into the cave.
• Yi Kun and Azathoth pursue Hastur, with Yi Kun planning to ambush and kill Azathoth's clone for its powerful Divine Artifact flesh.
• They reach the lowest level where Hastur attempts to possess a target, but fails due to Ning Yanzhi's intervention.
• Hastur is cornered by Azathoth and Yi Kun, leading to a final confrontation.

Character Developments

• Yu Jing (Yi Kun): Becomes more confident and strategic, planning to use Hastur and Azathoth to open seals and gain more power.
• Hastur: Realizes he's been tricked and tries to escape, but is cornered by Azathoth and Yi Kun.
• Azathoth: Becomes enraged due to the damage to its clone and pursues Hastur relentlessly.

Significant Themes

• Power and Ambition: Yi Kun's desire for power leads him to manipulate Hastur and Azathoth.
• Trust and Betrayal: Hastur's trust in Yu Jing leads to his downfall, while Yi Kun betrays his alliance with Azathoth.
• Consequences of Actions: Hastur's aggressive behavior from the start hints at a larger problem, foreshadowing his eventual cornering.

Character Interactions

• Yu Jing and Azathoth: They work together to pursue Hastur, with Yi Kun planning to betray Azathoth.
• Hastur and Yu Jing: Hastur initially trusts Yu Jing but later realizes he's been tricked.
• Ning Yanzhi and Yu Jing: Ning Yanzhi interferes with Hastur's possession plan, helping Yi Kun.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Hastur attempts to break the seal on the Unclean One but fails.
• He contacts his true self in the real world for help.
• The true Hastur descends into the Movie World, possessing a replica of the young Hastur's body.
• The true Hastur reveals that Yu Jing had planned for this outcome and intends to use the young Hastur for his own gain.
• The young Hastur is eliminated, and the true Hastur kills an Azathoth clone, giving its flesh to Yu Jing.
• Yi Kun escapes after refusing to sign a soul contract with Yu Jing.

Character Developments

• Hastur (young): Desperate and willing to do anything to escape the Movie World, including surrendering to his true self.
• Hastur (true): Manipulative and cunning, reveals that he was outsmarted by Yu Jing.
• Yu Jing: Proves to be strategically ahead, using the situation to his advantage and obtaining Azathoth's flesh.
• Yi Kun: Decisive in escaping, showing that he is not willing to be controlled by Yu Jing.

Significant Themes

• Manipulation and control: Characters use others to achieve their goals (Yu Jing, Hastur).
• Power dynamics: The struggle for power and influence among characters (Hastur, Yi Kun, Yu Jing).
• Betrayal and trust: Characters betraying each other for personal gain (Hastur, Yi Kun).

Character Interactions

• Hastur (young) and Hastur (true): The young Hastur attempts to manipulate his true self, but the true Hastur reveals he was outsmarted by Yu Jing.
• Yu Jing and Yi Kun: Yu Jing attempts to control Yi Kun, but Yi Kun escapes.
• Hastur (true) and Azathoth: Hastur kills an Azathoth clone and gives its flesh to Yu Jing.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yi Kun flees, acknowledging Yu Jing's victory in the Movie World.
• Yu Jing controls the flesh lump of Azathoth, exhibiting four abilities: [Mount], [Tentacle Weapon], [Tentacle Armor], and [Fusion].
• Hastur descends, and Yu Jing shares his plan's success. They leave together.
• Ning Yanzhi breaks the remaining seals and releases Abhoth, drawing a special formation to contain it.
• Yu Jing and Hastur meet outside the Movie World. Hastur learns about Yu Jing's experiences and gives him a residual body to absorb.

Character Developments

• Yu Jing: Proves himself by successfully executing his plan against Hastur, gains new powers and treasures.
• Yi Kun: Flees, acknowledges Yu Jing's strength, but still has other extraordinary means.
• Hastur: Helps Yu Jing, learns about his experiences, and gives him a residual body to absorb.
• Ning Yanzhi: Releases Abhoth, works on containing it, and acknowledges Yu Jing's rapid development.

Significant Themes

• Power and victory: Yu Jing's strategic victory over Hastur demonstrates his growing power and cunning.
• Knowledge and sharing: Hastur's interest in Yu Jing's experiences highlights the importance of knowledge and learning from others.
• Containment and control: Ning Yanzhi's efforts to contain Abhoth emphasize the theme of control over powerful forces.

Character Interactions

• Yu Jing and Hastur: They work together, share experiences, and Hastur helps Yu Jing by giving him a residual body.
• Yu Jing and Yi Kun: Yi Kun flees from Yu Jing, acknowledging his victory.
• Ning Yanzhi and Abhoth: Ning Yanzhi releases and contains Abhoth, demonstrating his control over powerful entities.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yu Jing returns to Ghost Soul Canyon after the battle, fearing Azathoth's wrath.
• The Movie World battle ends with the native forces' victory, including Yu Jing's team.
• Yu Jing discovers that the King God's core is missing, which accelerates the Movie World's progression.
• Azathoth's arrival is imminent, so Yu Jing decides to hide in Ghost Soul Canyon.
• Yu Jing and Axuan visit the [Flesh Market] before the Movie World shuts down.
• Commissioner Lu Raven finds a deal with Feng Rui involving the King God's remains.

Character Developments

• Yu Jing shows caution and strategic thinking, prioritizing his safety after the battle.
• Axuan displays her playful and persistent nature, pushing Yu Jing to keep their promise.
• Commissioner Lu Raven reveals his ambition and cunning, accepting Feng Rui's deal for personal gain.

Significant Themes

• Power and Survival: Yu Jing's actions are driven by the need to maintain and increase his power to survive in the Movie World and against Azathoth.
• Alliances and Betrayals: Characters form alliances for mutual benefit, but also act in their own interests, as seen with Commissioner Lu Raven and Feng Rui.

Character Interactions

• Yu Jing and Axuan: Yu Jing fulfills his promise to Axuan, showing a softer side despite his initial reluctance.
• Commissioner Lu Raven and Feng Rui: They form an unlikely alliance to research the King God's remains, each seeking personal gain.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yu Jing and the Demon Lord have a conversation where the Demon Lord reveals he knows about his impending death in the true history.
• The Demon Lord advises Yu Jing on cultivating the 'Formless Chaos Heart Method' to a higher realm and expresses hope to meet in the real world.
• Yu Jing leaves the Movie World, and the Cinema rewards him with 21000 points for his excellent performance.
• Yu Jing redeems the treasures he obtained in the Movie World, spending 13000 points to keep them.
• Yu Jing browses the Cinema's menu to look for high-quality spear materials and finds a surprising material.

Character Developments

• Yu Jing demonstrates understanding and maturity in his conversation with the Demon Lord, showing growth in his cultivation journey.
• The Demon Lord reveals more about his past and expresses concern for Yu Jing's future cultivation.

Significant Themes

• The theme of fate and knowing one's destiny is explored through the Demon Lord's knowledge of his impending death.
• The importance of cultivation and self-improvement is emphasized as the Demon Lord encourages Yu Jing to strive for higher realms.

Character Interactions

• The conversation between Yu Jing and the Demon Lord is the main interaction in this chapter, showcasing mutual respect and understanding between the two characters.
• The interaction between Yu Jing and the Cinema's reward system highlights the exploitative nature of the Cinema, where participants must pay to keep their hard-earned treasures.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yu Jing uses his remaining 8,000 points to acquire the [Primordial Chaos Crystal] for his spearhead.
• He returns to the First Generation Cinema's lobby, followed by his teammates.
• The Cinema offers a free global teleportation as a reward for clearing the Great Movie World's storyline.
• In the real world, Ning Yanzhi leads an army of evil spirits through a rift, freezing World Government experts in place.
• Masked and Ning Yanzhi discuss their plan to corrupt the Divine Kingdom's priests.
• Masked expresses concern about Yu Jing's rapid development and the potential variables of the second Cosmic Impact.
• A torrential downpour of unclean entities begins over the Divine Kingdom.

Character Developments

• Yu Jing demonstrates decisiveness and ambition in choosing his reward.
• Ning Yanzhi shows cunning and ruthlessness in his dealings with Masked and the Divine Kingdom.
• Masked reveals his manipulative nature and concern about the second Cosmic Impact's variables.

Significant Themes

• Greed and ambition (Yu Jing's desire for all the rewards, Masked's concern about Yu Jing's development)
• Manipulation and control (Masked's influence over Ning Yanzhi and the World Government experts)
• The consequences of one's actions (the evil spirits' invasion causing chaos and destruction)

Character Interactions

• Yu Jing, Men Qian, and Ye Feng return to the lobby together, showing camaraderie.
• Yu Jing and Ning Yanzhi's fates diverge after the Cinema, with Ning Yanzhi dealing with the Divine Kingdom.
• Masked and Ning Yanzhi discuss their plans, highlighting their alliance and shared goals.
• Masked's concern about Yu Jing hints at potential future conflicts or alliances.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Britain Empire, now an 'Artificial Humans' empire, is hidden in an unknown realm and connected to the Dihua Ability Institute.
• The Divine Kingdom, the world's strongest, faces a faith crisis due to a corrupting entity.
• The Military Nation Ability Institute holds its 'Divine Selection Tournament' to choose the Top Ten Supernatural Ability disciples.
• Laili.Belzebub and Bai Jingjing, exchange students from the Dihua Ability Institute, compete in the tournament.
• An envoy from an unknown king arrives, proposing a competition between the Military Nation Ability Institute's top disciples and eleven from their own institution.

Character Developments

• Laili.Belzebub has strengthened her abilities under Dean Wuxin's guidance and secured a spot as a Third Phase disciple.
• Bai Jingjing, Bai Xiao's sister, is close to breaking through the God Heart level and has transferred to the Military Nation Ability Institute.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics and alliances between different Ability Institutes.
• The struggle against corruption and maintaining faith (Divine Kingdom's crisis).
• The importance of competition and selection in cultivating abilities (Divine Selection Tournament).

Character Interactions

• Laili.Belzebub and a senior disciple have a tense interaction, leading to her victory.
• Laili.Belzebub and Bai Jingjing are set to fight, but the tournament's next stage begins.
• Dean Warren interacts with the envoy, attempting to stall for time and gather information.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Military Nation Ability Institute is isolated from the outside world by an invisible barrier.
• An envoy from an alien race arrives, challenging the institute's strongest young disciples to a competition.
• Ten of the institute's most powerful disciples are severely defeated and humiliated in the competition.
• The aliens broadcast a live video of the competition and the defeated disciples worldwide, announcing a competition to determine the planet's strongest young generation.
• The aliens claim the country and institute, threatening war if attacked, and teleport ten defeated disciples away.
• A gray membrane encloses the country, and the institute's dean and remaining disciples are enslaved.

Character Developments

• Dean Warren prioritizes the lives of his disciples but is powerless against the alien threat.
• Bai Jingjing, one of the defeated disciples, is severely injured and humiliated but maintains hope that Yu Jing will save her.
• The alien envoy and his companions display immense power and cruelty, treating the human disciples with disdain and brutality.

Significant Themes

• Powerlessness and vulnerability in the face of overwhelming force.
• The dehumanization and objectification of the human disciples by the alien invaders.
• The struggle for survival and the desperate hope for rescue.

Character Interactions

• Dean Warren interacts with the alien envoy, attempting to gather information and stall for time.
• Bai Jingjing interacts with 'Dark Cut', one of the alien competitors, who humiliates and tortures her.
• The alien competitors interact with each other, displaying camaraderie and shared cruelty towards their human opponents.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A spatial rift opens at the Dihua Ability Institute's stadium, revealing Yu Jing, Ye Feng, Feng Rui, and Men Qian, who have returned from a mission.
• Hao Long and his team, the "Di Hua Team," also return, seeking an urgent audience with Dean Gu Yuan.
• Yu Jing returns to his dormitory to find it empty and is later visited by Yi Kun, who returns 'Dragon Abyss' and hints at future conflicts outside the institute.
• Yu Jing falls asleep and has a dream where he finds himself in a familiar setting with the 'Thirteen,' but this time, everyone's faces are uncovered.

Character Developments

• Yu Jing: Shows exceptional strength by blocking Commissioner Jin's punch with ease. He plans to rest and visit the Gene Academy the next day. He also has a mysterious dream.
• Commissioner Jin: Demonstrates care for the disciples, understanding their situation and showing leniency.
• Yi Kun: Returns 'Dragon Abyss' to Yu Jing as per the Dean's instructions and hints at future conflicts.

Significant Themes

• Power and Strength: Yu Jing's display of power against Commissioner Jin highlights his growth.
• Uncertainty and Future Conflicts: Yi Kun's warning to Yu Jing suggests potential future conflicts.
• Dreams and Reality: Yu Jing's dream suggests a connection to the 'Thirteen' and the Masked Dean, blurring the line between his dreams and reality.

Character Interactions

• Yu Jing and Commissioner Jin: They interact briefly, with Commissioner Jin showing understanding towards Yu Jing's situation.
• Yu Jing and Yi Kun: They have a tense interaction, with Yi Kun returning 'Dragon Abyss' and hinting at future conflicts.
• Yu Jing and the 'Thirteen': In his dream, Yu Jing interacts with the 'Thirteen,' although their faces are uncovered this time, suggesting a shift in dynamics.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Thirteen, chosen by Masked, gather in a dream space simultaneously, showcasing Masked's control over time.
• Each member introduces themselves, revealing connections to evil gods and unique abilities.

Character Developments

• Yu Jing observes and analyzes each member, assessing their strengths and inheritances.
• Abu, the loli, displays affection towards Yu Jing, causing tension with another female member, Minako.
• Tuweis and Yi Kun maintain their composure, hinting at their immense power.
• Lovecraft, an Evil God Inheritor, is described as being close to an actual evil god in strength.

Significant Themes

• The power of evil gods and their inheritances.
• The unique abilities and characteristics of each chosen member.
• The dynamics between the Thirteen, including competition, tension, and curiosity.

Character Interactions

• Yu Jing interacts with Abu, who displays affection towards him.
• Minako shows interest in Yu Jing, causing Abu's jealousy.
• The members express discomfort around Arag, an inheritor of Abhoth, due to his unclean appearance and odor.
• Masked maintains control over the meeting, ensuring everyone's attention and introducing the members.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Thirteen introduce themselves, revealing their unique powers and appearances.
• Yu Jing meets the Lord of Darkness, who provokes him after learning Yu Jing killed Shen Zhao.
• The Masked One does not intervene, and Abu stands by Yu Jing's side as darkness engulfs him.
• Yu Jing is protected by a grey robe, which repels the darkness, impressing the Lord of Darkness.

Character Developments

• Yu Jing maintains composure under pressure, showing no fear of the Lord of Darkness.
• Abu demonstrates loyalty and protectiveness towards Yu Jing.
• The Lord of Darkness reveals his intention to lead the Thirteen and his formidable power.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and hierarchies among the Thirteen.
• The Masked One's role as an observer rather than an active participant.
• The tension and potential conflict between Yu Jing and the Lord of Darkness.

Character Interactions

• Yu Jing and the Lord of Darkness have a tense standoff, with Abu intervening to support Yu Jing.
• The other members of the Thirteen watch the interaction between Yu Jing and the Lord of Darkness with interest.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yu Jing meets the 'Lord of Darkness' (a World Government entity) who acknowledges Yu Jing's strength after hearing about his victory against a 'Progenitor Form' girl.
• The 'Masked Thirteen' gather for the first time in a Dreamscape, with the Masked One revealing that the 'Second Cosmic Impact' will have significant changes and the group may be called into action early.
• Yu Jing learns that Yu Xiaoxiao is still on a mission and can't be contacted.
• Special Commissioner Liang summons Yu Jing and Ye Feng to the Gene Academy, where they find it greatly expanded and improved due to increased research funding.
• Yu Jing reports to Dean Long about their mission, detailing their encounter with Dean Shen Tu.

Character Developments

• Yu Jing: Shows growth and maturity after his experiences in the Old World. He's more cautious and strategic, planning to digest his treasures within a month due to the impending Cosmic Impact.
• Yu Xiaoxiao: Absent but mentioned. She's on a mission, showing her eagerness to improve her strength.
• The Masked One: Shows unusual seriousness, lacking his usual humor, indicating the gravity of the situation.

Significant Themes

• Preparation and Readiness: Yu Jing, the Masked One, and the Gene Academy are all preparing for the upcoming Cosmic Impact, emphasizing the importance of readiness and anticipation.
• Strength and Growth: Characters are continually growing stronger, both physically (like Yu Jing digesting his treasures) and mentally (like Yu Jing's maturity).

Character Interactions

• Yu Jing and the Lord of Darkness: The Lord of Darkness indirectly confirms Yu Jing's identity and acknowledges his strength.
• Yu Jing and the Masked One: The Masked One gives Yu Jing crucial information about the Cosmic Impact and the potential early involvement of the Thirteen.
• Yu Jing and Dean Long: Yu Jing reports to Dean Long about their mission, showing respect and deference to his superior.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Dean Long learns about Yu Jing's experiences and Masked's warning about the impending Cosmic Impact.
• Dean Long grants Yu Jing and Ye Feng a month off from training.
• Special Commissioner Liang shows Yu Jing the results of his research on alien plant bodies.
• Yu Jing learns about 'Plant Mutants' created from failed test subjects at the Research Institute.

Character Developments

• Dean Long shows understanding and admiration for Yu Jing and Ye Feng.
• Special Commissioner Liang is promoted to Vice Dean and makes significant progress in his research.
• Commissioner Ruan is promoted to Commissioner.
• Yu Jing learns about the potential dangers of his alien plant body and the possibility of its evolution.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics and politics within the academy, with promotions and new roles for characters.
• The potential dangers and benefits of the alien plant body, and the need for Yu Jing to control and evolve it.
• The upcoming Cosmic Impact and the preparations characters are making for it.

Character Interactions

• Dean Long and Yu Jing discuss the Cosmic Impact and Yu Jing's leave of absence.
• Special Commissioner Liang, Yu Jing, and Commissioner Ruan discuss the alien plant body and its potential threats.
• Yu Jing learns about the 'Plant Mutants' created from failed test subjects at the Research Institute.