Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Ash Star Pirate Group grows larger after leaving the Vimi Starfield.
• Saine considers joining interstellar trade chains for stable income, rather than constant raids.
• The group reaches Lanbo World, a Water Attribute Micro Plane, but Saine decides against conquering it to avoid alerting the "snake in the grass" (the Flowing Water Plane's ruler).
• Saine is interested in Flowing Water Plane's ransom offer and wants to create a body for Flame Mark using Lanbo World's materials.

Character Developments

• Alebi, a star pirate lackey, becomes more confident and ambitious, even boasting about conquering Lanbo World.
• Saine remains strategic and cautious, prioritizing long-term stability over immediate gains.

Significant Themes

• The balance between immediate profit and long-term sustainability in the Ash Star Pirate Group's activities.
• The power dynamics within the group, with Saine maintaining his authority through fear and respect.
• The allure and danger of Emotional Power, as hinted by Saine's caution with Joy Spring Water.

Character Interactions

• Saine and Tourmaline discuss the group's future and Tourmaline's recovery.
• Saine reaffirms his authority over Alebi, dampening the latter's overconfidence.
• Saine and Fumila maintain their close relationship, with Fumila helping to establish Saine's authority.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Saine sends a pirate and angel-type robots to investigate Lanbo World, affiliated with the Myriad Springs World Cluster.
• Saine learns about the political landscape of the Myriad Springs World Cluster and its vassal planes from the God of Evening Drool.
• Saine's group visits Lanbo World, gathering information and resources without incident.
• After fifteen years, they reach the Flowing Water Plane, where Saine receives the ransom for the God of Evening Drool and decides to take him to the Myriad Springs World Cluster.

Character Developments

• Saine demonstrates his calm, wise, and slightly cruel nature, as well as his understanding of the Star Realm's patterns.
• The God of Evening Drool shows obedience and provides valuable information to Saine, losing any chance of returning to his original path.
• Alebi remains naive and envious, coveting the Heart of the Plane, but Fumila gives it to her angels instead.
• Saine, Tourmaline, and Fumila have recovered much of their peak strength due to the Gold and Silver Potion and the Magic Cube's nourishment.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and the imbalance of strength between characters.
• The political landscape and power struggles within the Myriad Springs World Cluster and its vassal planes.
• The value of information and knowledge in the Star Realm.

Character Interactions

• Saine interacts with the God of Evening Drool, learning about the Surrounding Starfield and making plans to visit the Myriad Springs World Cluster.
• Fumila interacts with Alebi, showing no interest in the Heart of the Plane and giving it to her angels instead, causing Alebi to feel envious.
• Saine, Tourmaline, and Fumila continue to work together, their strength increasing due to the Gold and Silver Potion and the Magic Cube's nourishment.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Saine and his group travel to the Myriad Springs World Cluster, accompanied by the God of Evening Drool's merchant caravan.
• After 21 years, they reach the border of the Myriad Springs World Cluster, realizing the challenges of interstellar travel for low-level lifeforms.
• Saine recovers to his peak condition and discovers improvements in his physical qualities, Mental Strength, and magic power, as well as a deeper understanding of Space Element laws.
• They approach the Clear Spring Ding Dong Plane, the first Complete Rule Plane in the cluster, feeling the dense Water Vapor Power.
• Tourmaline reveals her peak form, drawing the attention of local creatures, including the Level-5 Ding Ding Clear Spring and a red fish with Level-5 strength.

Character Developments

• Saine: Recovers to peak condition, improves physical qualities, Mental Strength, and magic power, deepens understanding of Space Element laws.
• Tourmaline: Reveals her peak form, drawing local creatures, and interacts playfully with a Level-5 fish.

Significant Themes

• The challenges and dangers of interstellar travel for low-level lifeforms.
• The power dynamics and interactions between creatures in a new environment.
• The awe and curiosity inspired by powerful creatures like Tourmaline.

Character Interactions

• Saine and the God of Evening Drool: Travel together, with the God of Evening Drool providing insights about the Myriad Springs World Cluster.
• Tourmaline and the Level-5 fish: Interact playfully, with the fish seemingly intrigued by Tourmaline's peak form.
• Saine and Tourmaline: Saine watches over Tourmaline, ready to defend her if needed, while Tourmaline displays her joy and curiosity in the new environment.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Tourmaline's playful behavior attracts the attention of local Spring Lords in the Myriad Springs World Cluster.
• Saine and his group meet Ding Ding Clear Spring, a Level-4 lifeform, who offers guidance on traveling to other starfields.
• Tourmaline befriends Hongyu Feitang, a Level-5 giant fish, who agrees to guide them to the Spring of Vitality Plane.
• Two powerful entities, Destruction Spring and Darkness Spring, sense Tourmaline's Dragon Might and decide to investigate.

Character Developments

• Tourmaline: Shows her playful and innocent nature, quickly befriending local creatures.
• Saine: Remains cautious and reserved, using a pseudonym ("Ash God") when introducing himself.
• Ding Ding Clear Spring: Demonstrates a feminine personality, offering help to Saine's group.
• Hongyu Feitang: Shows a sincere and happy demeanor, offering to guide the group.

Significant Themes

• Friendship and camaraderie, even among different species and cultures.
• The power of water-element laws and their influence on the Myriad Springs World Cluster.
• The potential danger of revealing one's true origins or affiliations in unfamiliar territories.

Character Interactions

• Tourmaline and Hongyu Feitang: Quickly form a strong bond, with Hongyu Feitang allowing Tourmaline to ride on its back.
• Saine and Ding Ding Clear Spring: Engage in a polite and respectful exchange, with Ding Ding Clear Spring offering guidance to Saine's group.
• Destruction Spring and Darkness Spring: The latter shows deference to the former, agreeing to bring Saine's group to him.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Saine arrives at the Spring of Vitality Plane, a Low-Level Plane but central to the Myriad Springs World Cluster.
• He discovers that the Spring of Vitality has greater authority than other Level-5 springmasters and has many cross-plane transmission channels.
• Saine learns that springmasters are similar to Plant Element Level-4 lifeforms, having merged with their planes, but can move freely.
• He suspects the Myriad Springs World Cluster has the potential to become a Top-Level Civilization due to its overall strength.
• Saine meets the Spring of Vitality and learns about its trade currency (Energy Crystals and rare metals).
• He investigates the transmission spring eye but finds no connection to Wizard Civilization.
• A Level-6 Peak lifeform arrives, causing Saine to go on guard.

Character Developments

• Saine shows curiosity and caution upon discovering the Myriad Springs World Cluster's potential.
• The Spring of Vitality demonstrates its friendly and peaceful nature.

Significant Themes

• The power and uniqueness of the Myriad Springs World Cluster's lifeforms.
• The potential for a Top-Level Civilization.
• The importance of trade and connections between civilizations.

Character Interactions

• Saine interacts with the Spring of Vitality, learning about its plane and trade.
• Tourmaline bonds with the Spring of Vitality.
• Saine and Fumila stand guard together.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Darkness Spring, a renowned powerhouse from the Myriad Springs World Cluster, arrives at Spring of Vitality's plane.
• Darkness Spring wants to take Tourmaline and her companions to meet Destruction Spring, the third most powerful being in the cluster.
• Saine and his group are taken through a Space Gate to meet Destruction Spring.

Character Developments

• Spring of Vitality shows concern for Tourmaline and her companions, unwilling to hand them over to Darkness Spring.
• Darkness Spring demonstrates his power and influence, intimidating Spring of Vitality.
• Saine shows courage and willingness to protect his group, volunteering to meet Destruction Spring.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and hierarchies within the Myriad Springs World Cluster.
• The importance of relationships and mentorship, as seen in Destruction Spring's recognition of Master Joss.
• The consequences of causing trouble in powerful star regions.

Character Interactions

• Spring of Vitality and Darkness Spring have a tense interaction, with Spring of Vitality trying to protect Tourmaline and her companions.
• Saine and Fumila show unity and determination to protect each other, with Saine calming Fumila down and volunteering to meet Destruction Spring.
• Destruction Spring shows interest in Saine's connection to Master Joss, potentially indicating a change in his initial intentions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Saine and Tourmaline meet the Destruction Spring, who is a Dominator-class being and a Spring Lord of the Myriad Springs World Cluster.
• The Destruction Spring knows about the war between Wizard Civilization and the Galente Federation, and the recent involvement of the Minghe Empire.
• Saine explains his background and how he obtained Jos's inheritance, including the Faceless Mask.
• Saine observes law vortices beneath the Destruction Spring's lotus platform, each containing a Plane Battlefield with warring creatures.
• The Destruction Spring offers to help Saine bring reinforcements from a civilization with ties to the Wizard World.

Character Developments

• Saine demonstrates his knowledge and understanding of the Power of Rules, impressing the Destruction Spring.
• Tourmaline, despite his playful nature, is recognized by the Destruction Spring as a potential threat due to his dragon lineage.

Significant Themes

• The Destruction Spring's power is connected to the wars and destruction in the Plane Battlefields within the law vortices.
• The theme of reinforcements and alliances is introduced, suggesting the importance of unity in the face of adversity.

Character Interactions

• Saine and the Destruction Spring engage in a respectful conversation, with the Destruction Spring treating Saine differently due to his association with Master Joss.
• The Destruction Spring shows concern for Tourmaline's well-being, indicating a level of care despite his destructive nature.
• The Destruction Spring mentions Tourmaline's "Uncle," suggesting a connection to Tourmaline's family or lineage.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Saine is to be sent away by the Destruction Spring, but Tourmaline insists on going with him.
• The Destruction Spring convinces Saine to leave Tourmaline behind, as her presence could help persuade other Spring Lords to support the Wizard Civilization.
• Saine agrees and is sent to the Martial Arts Civilization (now called the Tianming Empire) through a spatial spring eye.
• Tourmaline is left behind and taken to the Spring of Life plane by the Darkness Spring.

Character Developments

• Saine demonstrates his commitment to the Wizard Civilization's survival, prioritizing its needs over Tourmaline's company.
• Tourmaline shows her loyalty and affection for Saine but ultimately agrees to stay behind for the greater good.
• The Destruction Spring reveals its desire to grow stronger and intervene in the Wizard Civilization's war for personal gain.

Significant Themes

• Sacrifice for the greater good: Both Saine and Tourmaline make personal sacrifices to benefit the Wizard Civilization.
• Self-interest: The Destruction Spring's actions are driven by its desire to grow stronger.
• Loyalty and affection: Tourmaline's bond with Saine is highlighted as she wants to accompany him.

Character Interactions

• Saine and Tourmaline: They display a close bond, with Saine comforting Tourmaline before leaving and Tourmaline reluctantly agreeing to stay behind.
• Saine and the Destruction Spring: They have a pragmatic relationship, with the Destruction Spring helping Saine and the Wizard Civilization while also pursuing its own goals.
• Tourmaline and the Destruction Spring: The Destruction Spring tries to persuade Tourmaline to stay by promising her benefits and explaining the importance of her role in persuading other Spring Lords.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Saine and his group (including Fumila, God of Evening Drool, and Ash Star Pirates) travel through a stable spatial spring eye created by Destruction Spring Dominator.
• They arrive in a star region supposedly near the Martial Arts Civilization but find no sign of it.
• Saine sends out the pirates to search for life. Days later, they discover a Plane War at Jue Mu World, a Plant Element Low-Level Plane under the Rongyue Civilization.
• The Tianming Empire, led by General Ximen Feixiao of the Ximen Noble Family, is invading the Rongyue Civilization, causing hardship for Jue Mu World's native creatures.

Character Developments

• Saine: Shows leadership and strategic thinking, sending out the pirates to search and leading the group to investigate the Plane War.
• God of Evening Drool: Now sincerely admires and follows Saine, no longer needing restraining shackles.
• General Ximen Feixiao: A strategist-general of the Ximen Noble Family, meticulous and steady, leading the Tianming Empire's invasion of the Rongyue Civilization.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and alliances among civilizations (Tianming Empire vs. Rongyue Civilization, Saine's group vs. local creatures).
• The impact of war on lower-class creatures and their lack of information about the broader conflict.
• The importance of strategic thinking and leadership in war and exploration.

Character Interactions

• Saine and God of Evening Drool: The God of Evening Drool now willingly follows and respects Saine, showing a shift in their dynamic.
• General Ximen Feixiao and his deputy: The general shows confidence in his deputy's abilities but remains attentive to potential threats.
• Saine's group and the Jue Mu World creatures: The group discovers the Plane War and the hardship faced by the local creatures due to the invasion.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Saine's first encounter with the Tianming Empire is hostile, as his star pirates are routed by their combat legion.
• Saine reveals his identity as a Level-5 Magician from the Wizard Civilization and seeks cooperation with the Tianming Empire.
• General Ximen Feixiao, a Right Guard General, escorts Saine deeper into the Rongyue Star Region to meet the highest commander in the region.
• Saine observes the Tianming Empire's conquest and occupation of the Rongyue Star Region, noting their powerful Dragon Knight Legions.
• They arrive at the Mid-Level World, Rongyue Plane, where a major battle is ongoing, including a Level-6 Creature.
• Saine is received by a Level-5 Dragon Knight Legion commander, with banners displaying "Invincible Swift Dragon Army" and "Tianming Hegemony, Ten Thousand Years."

Character Developments

• Saine demonstrates his diplomatic skills and willingness to cooperate with the Tianming Empire.
• General Ximen Feixiao shows caution and professionalism in his dealings with Saine.
• The commander of the Dragon Knight Legion is introduced, showcasing the Tianming Empire's military strength and organization.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics between civilizations and their legions.
• Diplomatic relations and cooperation between civilizations.
• The importance of tokens and credentials in establishing identity and trust.

Character Interactions

• Saine and General Ximen Feixiao: Saine seeks cooperation, while Ximen is cautious and professional.
• Saine and the Dragon Knight Legion commander: They meet briefly, with the commander showing respect and hospitality.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Saine, a Level-5 Magician from Wizard Civilization, arrives in the Tianming Empire's Rongyue World, escorted by a Level-5 Golden Armor General.
• Saine observes the Tianming Empire's military strength and culture, noting their reverence for gold and the elite status of the Swift Dragon Army and Tiger Brave Army.
• Saine meets Gongsun Wudi, the Invincible General and Princess of the Tianming Empire, in her command tent.
• Saine reveals his purpose: to seek an alliance between Wizard Civilization and the Tianming Empire for war cooperation.

Character Developments

• Saine: Shows curiosity and adaptability in understanding the Tianming Empire's culture and military strength. He maintains his composure and professionalism in his negotiations with Gongsun Wudi.
• Gongsun Wudi: Demonstrates her authority, decisiveness, and respect from her subordinates. She reveals her close relation to the current Emperor and her ability to make decisions on behalf of the Tianming Empire.

Significant Themes

• Military strength and strategy: The chapter highlights the differences in military development between the Tianming Empire and Wizard Civilization, as well as the importance of elite legions in warfare.
• Diplomacy and alliances: Saine's mission to seek an alliance between the two civilizations emphasizes the significance of diplomatic relations and cooperation in times of war.
• Power dynamics: The chapter explores the power dynamics within the Tianming Empire, with Gongsun Wudi's authority and relation to the Emperor being crucial factors.

Character Interactions

• Saine and the Golden Armor General: The General escorts Saine to Rongyue World but does not restrict his movements, showing trust in Saine's intentions.
• Saine and Gongsun Wudi: Their interaction reveals their respective positions and intentions. Gongsun Wudi's straightforward demeanor influences Saine's honesty, while Saine's composure impresses Gongsun Wudi.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Saine agrees to help the Tianming Empire in their war against the Rongyue World.
• Saine joins the Iron Cavalry Army, led by Gongsun Wudi, a Level-6 Peak powerhouse.
• Saine releases his Angel Legion and Plant Monstrosity legion upon reaching the battlefield.
• Saine casts a small forbidden spell, Meteor Fire Rain, causing a Meteor Shower that threatens a Rongyue World city.

Character Developments

• Saine demonstrates his strategic thinking and power, aiming to make a significant contribution to the Wizard Civilization.
• Gongsun Wudi shows her straightforward nature and confidence in Saine's abilities.

Significant Themes

• The absurdity of war and its impact on different civilizations.
• The power dynamics between civilizations and the importance of strategic alliances.
• The use of forbidden spells and their devastating consequences.

Character Interactions

• Saine and Gongsun Wudi have a straightforward, professional relationship, with Gongsun Wudi assigning Saine to her unit and allowing his star pirate forces to join.
• Saine's forces interact with the Rongyue World creatures, causing fear and desperation as they face the Meteor Shower.
• Saine's Eight-Winged Angel Fumila defends him against two approaching Rongyue World creatures.
• Gongsun Wudi observes Saine's Meteor Shower from afar, acknowledging its power.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Tianming Empire Legion uses the forbidden spell Meteor Fire Rain to destroy Giant Mountain City in Rongyue World.
• A Level-5 Creature of Rongyue World, enraged by the slaughter of its subjects, charges at Saine in a suicidal attack.
• Saine, with the help of his Mechanical Angel servant Fumila, defeats the Level-5 Creature, but not before it severely damages Saine's Magic Staff.

Character Developments

• Saine demonstrates his strategic thinking by having Fumila intercept the enemy, allowing him to cast a spell undisturbed.
• The Level-5 Rongyue Creature shows unwavering determination and bravery in defending its homeland, even in the face of certain death.
• Saine's Magic Staff, a symbol of his power and status, is significantly damaged, highlighting the immense force of the Rongyue Creature's attack.

Significant Themes

• The destructive nature of war, regardless of its cause.
• The courage and determination of the Rongyue World creatures in defending their homeland.
• The disparity in power between civilizations, with the Tianming Empire's technology and magic overwhelming the Rongyue World's defenses.

Character Interactions

• Saine and Fumila display excellent teamwork, with Fumila intercepting the enemy and Saine finishing it off.
• The Level-5 Rongyue Creature and Saine have a brief moment of mutual recognition of each other's strength before their final clash.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Saine and Fumila defeat a Level-5 Rongyue creature, signifying a turning point in the war.
• Saine observes the battle between a Tianming Empire commander and a Level-4 Rongyue creature, analyzing their combat styles and strengths.
• Three years later, Saine is invited to the central army camp for a discussion with Gongsun Wudi, the Great General of the Tianming Empire.

Character Developments

• Saine demonstrates his strategic thinking and analytical skills, observing battles and understanding the strengths and weaknesses of both sides.
• Fumila shows a rare moment of engagement and thoughtfulness after the battle, indicating a possible shift in her taciturn demeanor.
• General Tuoba Hong displays courtesy and respect for Saine's privacy, announcing himself before entering Saine's camp.

Significant Themes

• The clash of civilizations: The Tianming Empire's advanced techniques and understanding of laws contrast with the savagery and violence of Rongyue World's creatures.
• The role of mages: Saine's large-scale long-range magic provides a unique advantage on the battlefield, earning him respect from the Tianming Empire soldiers.
• The power of observation and analysis: Saine's ability to observe and understand the battlefield and his opponents' strengths and weaknesses is crucial to his effectiveness.

Character Interactions

• Saine and Fumila work together to defeat the Level-5 Rongyue creature, demonstrating their compatibility as a team.
• Saine interacts with General Tuoba Hong, showing mutual respect and understanding.
• Saine is invited to meet with Gongsun Wudi, indicating a growing relationship between him and the Tianming Empire leadership.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Saine arrives at Rongyue World's central battlefield, where the Tianming Empire's forces are relentlessly attacking the remaining resistance.
• Gongsun Wudi, a Level-6 Peak expert, tasks Saine with using a forbidden spell to target Rongyue World's Plane Navel without destroying it.
• Saine suggests stimulating the plane's law nodes to induce its decline instead, and Gongsun Wudi agrees, offering a stipend which Saine declines.
• Saine begins marking and altering Plane Nodes around the Plane Navel, with the Tianming Empire providing protection and seeking to learn from him.

Character Developments

• Gongsun Wudi is introduced as a calm, heroic, and rare-smiling Level-6 Peak expert who values profit over destruction.
• Saine demonstrates his expertise in understanding and manipulating Plane Nodes, showing that he is not just a powerful mage but also a skilled strategist.
• Fumila, Saine's personal bodyguard, is mentioned but does not have significant development in this chapter.

Significant Themes

• The contrast between the Tianming Empire's desire for profit and occupation versus destruction.
• The power dynamics between different civilizations (Martial Arts vs. Wizard Civilization).
• The curiosity and potential for learning between the Tianming Empire and Saine's Wizard World.

Character Interactions

• Gongsun Wudi and Saine discuss the war strategy and Saine's task, showing mutual respect and understanding.
• Saine interacts with the Tianming Empire's experts, who are curious about his knowledge and skills, while he remains guarded about sharing personal techniques.
• Saine and Fumila work together, with Saine appreciating Fumila's protection and her role in their team.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Tianming Empire's invasion has changed Rongyue World, once a Mid-Level World civilization attuned to nature.
• The Plane Navel, Nine Abyss Mountain, is the birthplace of Rongyue World's races and civilization.
• A Rule Mutation causes widespread decay, exacerbating the suffering of Rongyue World's creatures.
• King of Shanyue and the Rongdi Earth Hou are severely wounded and near defeat against the Tianming Empire's expert, Gongsun Wudi.

Character Developments

• Guardian White Horse Ronglu, a Level-5 Creature, is melancholic and despairing due to Rongyue World's fate and its own inability to protect it.
• King of Shanyue, a Level-6 Late Stage being, is fierce and resolute but outmatched against the Tianming Empire's experts.
• Gongsun Wudi, a Level-6 Peak expert of the Tianming Empire, is pragmatic and strategic, aiming for profit rather than destruction.

Significant Themes

• The struggle for survival and resilience in the face of overwhelming odds.
• The consequences of invasion and exploitation on a world's ecosystem and its inhabitants.
• The power dynamics between different worlds and civilizations.

Character Interactions

• Guardian White Horse Ronglu interacts with a spiked Level-4 lifeform, showing compassion and concern for the injured Colorful Feather Butterfly.
• King of Shanyue and the Rongdi Earth Hou are shown fighting against Gongsun Wudi, highlighting the power imbalance between them.
• Gongsun Wudi gazes at the battlefield, reflecting on the outcome of the war and the fate of Rongyue World's creatures.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The war in Rongyue World ends, with the Tianming Empire's main legions preparing to return home.
• King of Shanyue, a Level-6 Creature, dies defiantly, while Rongdi Earth Hou, another Level-6 Creature, is captured.
• Gongsun Wudi, the commander, leads troops to escort Rongdi Earth Hou back to the Tianming Empire.
• The Guardian of Rongyue World, White Horse Ronglu, surrenders along with other native powerhouses.
• Unequal treaties are established between the Tianming Empire and Rongyue World.
• Saine, a Wizard Civilization powerhouse, observes the negotiations but doesn't participate.

Character Developments

• Saine: Shows interest in collecting unique specimens from Rongyue World, like the injured butterfly creature. He believes the Tianming Empire's methods are too lenient and not "scientific" enough.
• Gongsun Wudi: Demonstrates respect for King of Shanyue's defiance and uses his influence to pressure White Horse Ronglu into compromising during negotiations.
• White Horse Ronglu: Becomes increasingly hostile towards Saine after learning he tampered with Rongyue World's Plane Navel. Despite the surrender, the Guardian still tries to secure benefits for its Mother Plane.

Significant Themes

• Conquest and Resistance: The Tianming Empire's conquest of Rongyue World and the defiant response from its inhabitants, particularly King of Shanyue.
• Exploitation and Survival: The Tianming Empire's exploitation of the defeated civilization and the struggle for survival among Rongyue World's later generations.
• Power Dynamics: The unequal power dynamics between the Tianming Empire and Rongyue World, reflected in the negotiations and the treatment of the captured Level-6 Creature.

Character Interactions

• Saine and White Horse Ronglu: Tension and hostility develop between them due to Saine's role in suppressing Rongyue World's Plane Navel.
• Gongsun Wudi and White Horse Ronglu: Gongsun Wudi uses his influence to pressure White Horse Ronglu into compromising during negotiations.
• Saine and the Butterfly Creature: Saine shows interest in the injured butterfly creature, frightening her with his presence.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Gongsun Wudi, confident in her legions, leads Saine and prisoners back to the Tianming Empire after defeating the Rongyue Civilization.
• The Tianming Empire's elite legions, the Swift Dragon Army and Tiger Brave Army, are introduced.
• The Tianming Empire's spatial teleportation technology is revealed to be less advanced than the Wizard Civilization's.
• Saine and Gongsun Wudi's group pass through an interstellar teleportation array and various star regions controlled by the Tianming Empire on their way back to Tianming Capital.
• Saine discovers the Tianming Empire's colonial system and the 'dragon aura' protecting their plane.

Character Developments

• Gongsun Wudi shows confidence in her legions and is astonished by Saine's ability to influence a Mid-Level World's Plane Will.
• Saine remains modest about his achievements and is interested in the Tianming Empire's technology and culture.

Significant Themes

• The disparity in strength and technology between the Tianming Empire and the Wizard Civilization is highlighted.
• The Tianming Empire's expansionist policies and colonial system are explored.
• The theme of recognition and reward for Saine's contributions is introduced.

Character Interactions

• Gongsun Wudi praises Saine's achievement and offers him a valuable weapon, the Mystic Black Heavy Axe, as a reward.
• Saine and Gongsun Wudi discuss their respective interests in magic and mechanical technology.
• Saine observes and learns about the Tianming Empire's culture and technology during their journey.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Saine learns about 'dragon aura' from Gongsun Wudi, a special energy construct unique to Martial Arts Civilization.
• The dragon aura is tied to the prosperity of the Tianming Empire and can be used for protection, attacks, cultivation acceleration, and personal fortune.
• Upon returning home, the Tianming Empire Legion receives a warm welcome, and many martial artists benefit from the dragon aura's activity.
• Saine is granted an official position and rank in the Tianming Empire, allowing him to study the dragon aura more conveniently.
• The spoils of war from Rongyue World are transported to the Tianming Empire's treasury, and captured creatures are confined or assigned temporary residences.

Character Developments

• Saine shows curiosity and awe towards the dragon aura, comparing its strength to a Dominator-class Being.
• Gongsun Wudi reveals that her father created the dragon aura and shows subtle changes in her demeanor when discussing him.

Significant Themes

• The power of luck and its influence on a civilization's prosperity.
• The importance of martial prowess and military service in the Tianming Empire.
• The impact of a ruler's methods and authority on a nation's stability and growth.

Character Interactions

• Saine and Gongsun Wudi discuss the dragon aura, with Saine asking questions and Gongsun Wudi providing explanations.
• Saine expresses his admiration for Gongsun Wudi's father and the dragon aura's creator.
• Gongsun Wudi invites Saine to stay at her residence and reminds him of the impending imperial audience.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Gongsun Wudi, the "Great General," reveals her true title as Princess Zhenguo Taiping to Saine.
• Saine learns that Gongsun Wudi's father, the "First Emperor," never ruled and died soon after her birth.
• Saine is allocated land by Gongsun Wudi for his Magic Towers' construction.
• Saine is summoned for an audience with the Tianming Emperor, Gongsun Wuji.
• The Emperor receives Saine warmly, while some younger officials, like Crown Prince Gongsun Qi, appear less welcoming.

Character Developments

• Gongsun Wudi: Reveals her true title and personal history, showing a melancholic side.
• Saine: Realizes the importance of his audience with the Emperor and the potential impact on Wizard Civilization's aid.
• Gongsun Wuji (Tianming Emperor): Maintains a youthful appearance and demonstrates his authority and welcoming attitude towards Saine.
• Gongsun Qi (Crown Prince): Shows insincerity and perfunctory behavior towards Saine, reflecting his generation's lack of connection with Wizard Civilization.

Significant Themes

• Imperial Power: The Emperor's authority and the imperial system's majesty are emphasized.
• Generational Differences: The new generation's lack of connection with Wizard Civilization is highlighted.
• Diplomacy: The importance of Saine's audience with the Emperor for securing aid for Wizard Civilization is underscored.

Character Interactions

• Gongsun Wudi and Saine: They discuss her father's history and Saine shares knowledge about unicorns from the Elf Great World.
• Saine and the Tianming Emperor: The Emperor welcomes Saine warmly, while some younger officials, like the Crown Prince, show less enthusiasm.
• Saine and the Tianming Empire's officials: Saine senses a divide between the welcoming elder figures and the less enthusiastic younger ones.