Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Jie and several Dao Crossing Heavenly Venerates arrive at Luotian Palace, the legendary residence of the Heavenly Emperor, in search of the Human Emperor's Immortal Corpse.
• They discover that Luotian Palace has been destroyed, with countless powerful cultivators' skeletons scattered throughout.
• Su Jie finds a jade token on a Void Glimpse Realm skeleton, which reveals a scene of Luotian Palace's past grandeur and an impending battle.

Character Developments

• Su Jie demonstrates his strength and independence, choosing to explore Luotian Palace alone rather than with the group.
• The Heavenly Emperor is introduced as a true, living immortal, instilling awe and fear in Su Jie.

Significant Themes

• The power and majesty of immortals, contrasting with the current scarcity of such beings.
• The extravagance and wealth of the ancient era, as evidenced by Luotian Palace's construction materials.
• The potential danger and mystery of Luotian Palace, hinted at by the impending battle and the destruction of the palace.

Character Interactions

• Su Jie's interactions with the Dao Crossing Heavenly Venerates are tense, with him preferring to act alone due to mistrust.
• The cultivators in the scene from the jade token display unity and fanaticism in their support of the Heavenly Emperor.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The armies of the three factions clash at the Luotian Palace, with the Heavenly Emperor's power being incomparable.
• The Heavenly Emperor, Human Emperor, and Earth Mother engage in a fierce battle, causing devastation and chaos in the universe.
• Su Jie explores the ruins of the Luotian Palace and finds a jade tablet detailing the Heavenly Emperor's origin and the secret to immortality.

Character Developments

• The Heavenly Emperor: Revealed to be the strongest of the three immortals, with immense power and dominance. His origin is traced back to being an immortal fruit from the Primordial Chaos Immortal Tree.
• The Human Emperor and Earth Mother: Also revealed to be immortal fruits from the same tree. They join forces against the Heavenly Emperor, showing a level of unity and cooperation.

Significant Themes

• The origin of immortals and their connection to the Primordial Chaos Immortal Tree.
• The power dynamics and conflicts among the three immortals.
• The devastating consequences of their battles on the universe.

Character Interactions

• The Heavenly Emperor, Human Emperor, and Earth Mother engage in a heated battle, showcasing their immense power and differing views on immortality and the universe.
• Su Jie explores the ruins of the Luotian Palace, discovering the secrets of the immortals' origins and the path to immortality.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Jie discovers that becoming immortal requires Primordial Chaos Immortal Qi to comprehend the myriad chaos daos.
• He searches the Luotian Palace for three days without success.
• The Human Emperor Immortal Corpse attracts tribulation lightning, revealing Primordial Chaos Immortal Qi.
• Su Jie and four other Dao Crossing Heavenly Venerates fight over the Primordial Chaos Immortal Qi, with Su Jie obtaining the most.
• Their battle causes the Luotian Palace to tremble, and a powerful aura emerges from its depths.
• The Human Emperor Immortal Corpse opens its eyes, dispelling the tribulation lightning.

Character Developments

• Su Jie: Shows determination to become immortal and strategic thinking in obtaining Primordial Chaos Immortal Qi.
• Heavenly Venerate Xingyue: Joins forces with Su Jie against the other Heavenly Venerates.
• Heavenly Venerate Chiyang, Guiyuan, and Lingxiao: Initially work together but show dissatisfaction with Lingxiao's weakness.
• Human Emperor Immortal Corpse: Absorbs Primordial Chaos Immortal Qi and awakens.

Significant Themes

• Pursuit of Immortality: All characters strive to become immortal, with Primordial Chaos Immortal Qi being the key.
• Competition and Betrayal: The Heavenly Venerates initially cooperate but quickly turn against each other in the pursuit of Primordial Chaos Immortal Qi.
• Power and Danger: The Human Emperor Immortal Corpse demonstrates immense power but also poses a significant threat.

Character Interactions

• Su Jie and Heavenly Venerate Xingyue: Form an alliance to obtain more Primordial Chaos Immortal Qi.
• Su Jie vs. Heavenly Venerate Chiyang, Guiyuan, and Lingxiao: Engage in a fierce battle, with Su Jie gaining the upper hand.
• Heavenly Venerate Chiyang, Guiyuan, and Lingxiao: Initially work together but show discontent with Lingxiao's weakness.

• The Human Emperor's Immortal Corpse awakens and confronts the Heavenly Emperor, revealing that Emperor Tianwu has possessed the Human Emperor's body.
• Tianwu and the Heavenly Emperor engage in a fierce battle, showcasing their immense power and understanding of immortal techniques.
• Tianwu uses the Kunlun Mirror to gain the upper hand, demonstrating the power of an immortal treasure and the Human Emperor's memories.
• The Heavenly Emperor attempts to seize the Immortal Treasures from the other Heavenly Venerates, but Tianwu intervenes, protecting them and maintaining his focus on the Heavenly Emperor.
• The chapter ends with the Heavenly Emperor's intense gaze on Su Jie, hinting at potential future conflict.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Heavenly Emperor attacks Su Jie, mistaking him for Emperor Tianwu.
• Heavenly Venerate Lingxiao is killed by the Heavenly Emperor.
• Emperor Tianwu intervenes, protecting Su Jie and opening void portals for him and other Heavenly Venerates to escape.
• Su Jie and the others absorb Primordial Chaos Immortal Qi, attempting to comprehend the path to immortality.

Character Developments

• Su Jie demonstrates cunning and self-preservation by tricking Heavenly Venerate Lingxiao and escaping with the help of Emperor Tianwu.
• Heavenly Venerate Lingxiao is killed, highlighting the power gap between immortals and Dao Crossing Heavenly Venerates.
• Emperor Tianwu shows his power and willingness to protect Su Jie, indicating his trust in him.

Significant Themes

• The power and ruthlessness of immortals compared to Dao Crossing Heavenly Venerates.
• The path to immortality involves comprehending the myriad daos of Chaos and forging one's own path.
• The origin of the Great Dao River and the Primordial Chaos Immortal Tree.

Character Interactions

• Su Jie manipulates Heavenly Venerate Lingxiao to his advantage, showing his cunning and resourcefulness.
• Emperor Tianwu protects Su Jie, showing his trust and support for him.
• Su Jie and the other Heavenly Venerates work together to escape the Heavenly Emperor, highlighting their shared goal of survival.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Jie emerges from his cultivation, having depleted all his Primordial Chaos Immortal Qi.
• He finds the battlefield between the Heavenly Emperor and Tianwu, now a black hole, with the two immortals locked in a stalemate.
• Su Jie strips away wisps of chaos energy from the Great Dao River, gaining a small amount of Primordial Chaos Immortal Qi.
• He returns to Blue Star after a hundred years and finds significant advancements in technology and space colonization by the Jieko Group.
• Su Jie meets Miao Xiaofeng, a descendant of Miao Lun, and reveals his identity as the Head of State.

Character Developments

• Su Jie: He has made significant progress in his cultivation, understanding the myriad chaotic daos and gaining a new wisp of Primordial Chaos Immortal Qi. He also demonstrates his ability to leverage Primordial Chaos Immortal Qi to serve his purpose.
• Miao Xiaofeng: She is a descendant of Miao Lun and has inherited his bloodline. She is intelligent, chatty, and has a strong sense of justice, working as an enforcement officer for Jie Nuo Trading City.

Significant Themes

• Cultivation and Advancement: Su Jie's cultivation journey is a central theme, highlighting the challenges and rewards of advancing along the path to immortality.
• Technology vs. Supernatural Beings: The conflict between technological advancements and the preservation of the spiritual energy environment on Blue Star is explored through the interactions between new humans and supernatural beings.
• Identity and Legacy: Su Jie's return to Blue Star raises questions about his identity and legacy, as seen through Miao Xiaofeng's recognition of him as the Head of State.

Character Interactions

• Su Jie and Miao Xiaofeng: Their interaction reveals Miao Xiaofeng's character and her connection to Su Jie's past. It also serves as a catalyst for Su Jie to reveal his identity.
• Su Jie and the Heavenly Emperor/Tianwu: Although they don't interact directly in this chapter, their ongoing battle serves as a reminder of the vast gap between Su Jie's current power and that of true immortals.
• Su Jie and the Supernatural Beings of Blue Star: Su Jie's return stirs the supernatural beings of Blue Star, with some excitedly approaching him, hinting at future interactions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Jie reunites with his wives after 135 years, including Han Ruyan, Ning Xinyue, Ning Yunying, Qin Yushang, and Liu Yingying.
• Su Jie shares his adventures and the Heavenly Emperor's revival with his wives.
• Su Jie decides to create a Heavenly Dao Computer within the Sun's Heavenly Dao space to aid in comprehending the myriad laws of Chaos.
• Su Jie, Han Ruyan, Ning Yunying, the Thousand-Hand Centipede, and the Annual Ring Worm begin modifying stars' Heavenly Dao spaces to create a vast Heavenly Dao supercomputer system.

Character Developments

• Su Jie's wives have all advanced in their cultivation, with Han Ruyan and Ning Yunying reaching the Dao Crossing Realm.
• Su Jie demonstrates his genius by conceiving the Heavenly Dao Computer and supercomputer system to aid in his path to immortality.

Significant Themes

• The struggle and determination in pursuing immortality, even in the face of immense challenges.
• The power of technology and innovation, as seen in Su Jie's unique approach to comprehending the laws of Chaos.

Character Interactions

• Su Jie reunites with his wives, expressing his love and commitment to them.
• Su Jie shares his plans and goals with his wives, demonstrating his trust and reliance on them.
• The Thousand-Hand Centipede and the Annual Ring Worm show their loyalty and eagerness to help Su Jie in his endeavors.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Jie, after twenty years, initiates his plan to become immortal using the Heavenly Dao Computer Matrix.
• The Heavenly Dao Computers, spread across 36,000 galaxies, activate and interconnect, forming a super-galactic matrix.
• Su Jie's breakthrough causes a universe-wide sensation, with powerful beings feeling its impact.
• The Heavenly Emperor and Emperor Tianwu pause their battle in Luotian Palace due to Su Jie's breakthrough.
• The Heavenly Emperor decides to gather the Chaos Banner, Heaven Suppressing Cauldron, and Immortal Slaying Sword to stop Su Jie.
• Emperor Tianwu arrives to protect Su Jie and prevent accidents during his breakthrough.

Character Developments

• Su Jie: Shows determination and confidence in his plan to become immortal. He understands the risks involved and is willing to take them.
• Han Ruyan: Shows concern for Su Jie's safety and supports him during his breakthrough.
• Thousand-Hand Centipede: Demonstrates loyalty and concern for Su Jie, willing to help him even at great risk.
• Emperor Tianwu: Shows admiration for Su Jie's method of becoming immortal and decides to protect him.

Significant Themes

• Immortality: The ultimate goal of cultivation, pursued by all powerful beings in the universe.
• Risk and Determination: Su Jie's willingness to take risks to achieve his goal, showing his determination and resolve.
• Support and Cooperation: The role of friends and allies in helping Su Jie during his breakthrough, highlighting the importance of teamwork and mutual support.

Character Interactions

• Su Jie and Han Ruyan: Their relationship is shown to be strong and supportive, with Han Ruyan willing to help Su Jie even at great personal risk.
• Su Jie and Emperor Tianwu: Their interaction shows respect and admiration on both sides, with Emperor Tianwu acknowledging Su Jie's potential and deciding to protect him.
• Su Jie and his Gu worms (Thousand-Hand Centipede, Annual Ring Worm, and Ning Yunying): Their bond is shown to be deep and symbiotic, with the Gu worms willing to help Su Jie even at great risk to themselves.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Jie, having replenished his foundation, attempts to complete his transformation into an immortal.
• He faces numerous Heavenly Tribulations, which he overcomes with his immense power.
• After becoming an immortal, Su Jie experiences the might of his new power and understands the true difference between immortals and mortals.
• Emperor Tianwu, who had been watching from afar, acknowledges Su Jie's achievement and changes his address to 'Fellow Daoist Su'.
• Su Jie learns about the Immortal Gate, a mysterious portal that only immortals can sense, and the differing ideologies of the three Primordial Era immortals regarding its opening.
• The Heavenly Emperor is mentioned to be on his way to confront Su Jie.

Character Developments

• Su Jie successfully becomes an immortal, displaying immense power and understanding of his new status.
• Emperor Tianwu shows respect and acknowledges Su Jie's achievement, indicating that they are now on equal footing.
• The Heavenly Emperor is not present, setting the stage for a future confrontation with Su Jie.

Significant Themes

• The struggle and achievement of immortality.
• The differing ideologies of the three Primordial Era immortals and their impact on the universe.
• The power dynamics between immortals and the consequences of their actions.

Character Interactions

• Su Jie and Emperor Tianwu interact respectfully, acknowledging each other's power and achievements.
• The relationship between the three Primordial Era immortals is explored through their differing ideologies regarding the Immortal Gate.
• The impending confrontation between Su Jie and the Heavenly Emperor is foreshadowed.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Jie and Emperor Tianwu discuss Earth Mother's Immortal Tree Restraint Theory, which suggests that the Primordial Chaos Immortal Tree is still alive and constrains the three great immortals.
• The Heavenly Emperor arrives, and Su Jie engages in a fierce battle with him in the Great Dao River.

Character Developments

• Su Jie: Shows confidence in his abilities and is eager to face the Heavenly Emperor.
• Emperor Tianwu: Warns Su Jie about the Heavenly Emperor's strength and decides to fight alongside him.
• Heavenly Emperor: Reclaims his three Immortal Treasures, regaining his full power, and becomes even more arrogant and dominant.

Significant Themes

• Power and Desire: The immortals' eternal lifespans have made them more extreme and driven by desires, leading to their obsession with the immortal gate.
• Conflict and Consequence: The battle between Su Jie, Emperor Tianwu, and the Heavenly Emperor threatens the stability of the universe and the lives of all beings.

Character Interactions

• Su Jie and Emperor Tianwu: Form an alliance to face the Heavenly Emperor together.
• Su Jie and the Heavenly Emperor: Engage in a fierce battle, with the Heavenly Emperor underestimating Su Jie.
• Han Ruyan and Ning Yunying: Worry about Su Jie's safety and believe in his ability to defeat the Heavenly Emperor.

Plot Points and Events

• Su Jie and the Heavenly Emperor engage in a fierce battle within the Great Dao River.
• The Heavenly Emperor uses three immortal treasures: the Chaos Banner, Heaven Suppressing Cauldron, and Immortal Slaying Sword.
• Su Jie initially struggles but adapts and begins to hold his own, even gaining the upper hand.
• The Heavenly Emperor transforms into a primordial giant, increasing his power.
• Su Jie also transforms, revealing his immense blood energy power, which surpasses the Heavenly Emperor's understanding of Chaos Laws.
• Their battle destroys the Great Dao River and reaches the edges of the cosmos, causing universal chaos.

Character Developments

• Su Jie discovers the true potential of his immortal body, which is built on fundamental blood energy power rather than Chaos Laws.
• The Heavenly Emperor is shocked and overwhelmed by Su Jie's power, questioning his own understanding of Chaos Laws.

Significant Themes

• The difference between human immortals (like Su Jie) and those born from Primordial Immortal Fruits (like the Heavenly Emperor).
• The power of fundamental blood energy compared to more complex and abstract forces like Chaos Laws.

Character Interactions

• Su Jie and the Heavenly Emperor engage in a brutal, direct battle, testing the limits of their immortal bodies and powers.
• Emperor Tianwu observes the battle, surprised by Su Jie's strength and begins to question his own power.

Plot Points and Events

• The Heavenly Emperor and Su Jie engage in a fierce battle, both sustaining severe injuries.
• Emperor Tianwu, lying in wait, delivers a fatal blow to the Heavenly Emperor with the Kunlun Mirror and the Reincarnation Spear.
• The Heavenly Emperor dies, and it's revealed that Emperor Tianwu is possessed by the Earth Mother, who had been manipulating events from within his body.
• The Earth Mother collects the Heavenly Emperor's Immortal Treasures, becoming the first immortal to possess five.
• She turns her attention to Su Jie, intending to eliminate him next.

Character Developments

• The Heavenly Emperor's pride and dominance are his downfall, leading to his defeat and death.
• Su Jie shows cunning and adaptability, understanding the Earth Mother's scheme and preparing to face her alone.
• The Earth Mother reveals herself as the true mastermind, demonstrating her ruthless cunning and patience.

Significant Themes

• The consequences of underestimating one's enemies.
• The lengths one will go to achieve their goals, even at the cost of others' lives.
• The cyclical nature of power and revenge among immortals.

Character Interactions

• The Heavenly Emperor and Su Jie's battle showcases their strength and determination.
• The Earth Mother's possession of Emperor Tianwu reveals her manipulation and schemes.
• Su Jie's defiance and the Earth Mother's calm confidence set the stage for their impending confrontation.

Plot Points and Events

• Su Jie, severely injured, faces the Earth Mother who emerges to claim spoils.
• Earth Mother attacks Su Jie with five Immortal Treasures, suppressing him.
• Su Jie initiates a soul attack, entering Earth Mother's Sea of Consciousness.
• Inside, Su Jie finds Emperor Tianwu's soul sealed in a Primordial Chaos Immortal Tree.
• Earth Mother attempts to refine Su Jie's soul into a precious pill.

Character Developments

• Su Jie demonstrates resilience and cunning, using a soul attack as a last resort.
• Earth Mother's proficiency in soul manipulation is revealed, but she's vulnerable due to her incomplete soul.
• Emperor Tianwu's soul is discovered, sealed within the Earth Mother's soul foundation.

Significant Themes

• The power of will and determination in the face of overwhelming odds.
• The consequences of incomplete or flawed mastery of powerful abilities.
• The interconnectedness of souls and the consequences of manipulating them.

Character Interactions

• Su Jie and Earth Mother engage in a deadly soul confrontation.
• Emperor Tianwu's soul aids Su Jie from within the Earth Mother's soul foundation.
• Su Jie's past memories are manipulated by the Earth Mother, showing his resilience against her influence.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Earth Mother refines Su Jie's soul, but he returns as a youth from the timeline, followed by his future self.
• Su Jie's past and future selves merge, reviving his immortal body and attaining true immortality.
• The Earth Mother flees and attacks Han Ruyan, Ning Yunying, and others, but Su Jie intervenes.
• Su Jie defeats the Earth Mother and opens the Immortal Gate, revealing the Primordial Chaos Ancestor Tree.
• Su Jie decides not to enter the Immortal Gate immediately, choosing to enjoy his present life with Han Ruyan and Ning Yunying.

Character Developments

• Su Jie: Achieves true immortality, unifies his temporal dimensions, and gains a deeper understanding of the universe and the Immortal Gate.
• Earth Mother: Realizes the true nature of immortality and the existence of the Primordial Chaos Ancestor Tree before her death.
• Han Ruyan & Ning Yunying: Show concern and reluctance when Su Jie considers entering the Immortal Gate, but ultimately support his decision to enjoy their present life together.

Significant Themes

• The true nature of immortality and the pursuit of the Immortal Gate.
• The cyclical nature of life, death, and rebirth, as seen in the Earth Mother's fate and the Primordial Chaos Ancestor Tree.
• The importance of cherishing the present life, as demonstrated by Su Jie's decision to delay entering the Immortal Gate.

Character Interactions

• Su Jie & Earth Mother: Their final confrontation leads to the Earth Mother's death and the opening of the Immortal Gate.
• Su Jie & Han Ruyan & Ning Yunying: The women express their reluctance to see Su Jie enter the Immortal Gate, but ultimately support his decision to enjoy their present life together.
• Su Jie & The Thousand-Hand Centipede & Annual Ring Worm: Su Jie takes them along, showing his care for his companions.

Plot Points & Events

• The author completes writing the novel after over a year and three million characters.
• The novel's subscription peak was around 8,800, with follow-up subscriptions dropping to approximately 500.
• The author expresses regret for not reaching ten thousand subscriptions during serialization.
• The novel's best performance was during the 'Blue Star' dominance plots, but the author refrained from delving too deep due to the 'river crab' divine beast.
• The cultivation plots in the later stages were not as smooth as the Blue Star plots due to the author's limited skill in that area.

Character Developments

• No significant character developments are mentioned in this chapter as it's a concluding remarks by the author.

Significant Themes

• The author's reflection on their writing process and limitations.
• The importance of reader support and responsibility towards them.

Character Interactions

• The author interacts with their readers through this concluding chapter, expressing gratitude and farewell.

In "The First Encounter," Su Jie, a young man from the modern era, transmigrates to a world with supernatural powers and finds himself in the wilderness of Ghost Ridge Palace. He encounters a Two-headed Poisonous Python but is saved by an old man, Qiu Laodao, who turns out to be an elder of Ghost Ridge Palace. Su Jie, seeing no other option, becomes Qiu Laodao's disciple. Meanwhile, in a burrow, a small centipede, later named Little Thousand by Su Jie, hatches and survives despite its timid nature. Su Jie discovers Little Thousand and successfully contracts it as his natal Gu worm, marking the beginning of their journey together.

Key Plot Points and Events

1. Phoenix Old Street residents protest against Us Real Estate Group's demolition plans, led by Xitu Ang.
2. Zaka, a wealthy philanthropist, vows to resolve the Phoenix Old Street matter within a month.
3. Erika, Xitu Ang's granddaughter, expresses her desire to visit their home planet, Blue Star.
4. Erika is kidnapped by men sent by Zaka while shopping with friends.

Character Developments

1. Xitu Ang: A respected leader among Phoenix Old Street residents, he is revealed to have a mysterious past and confidence in his granddaughter's future.
2. Erika: A lively teenage girl who idolizes celebrities and dreams of visiting Blue Star. She is naive and trusting, leading to her abduction.

Significant Themes

1. Home and Belonging: Erika's longing for Blue Star and Xitu Ang's memories of his past life highlight the theme of home and belonging.
2. Power and Corruption: The contrast between Zaka's public image and his actions, as well as the officials' lack of adherence to rules, explores the theme of power and corruption.

Character Interactions

1. Xitu Ang and Erika: Their relationship is warm and affectionate, with Xitu Ang acting as a loving and supportive grandfather, encouraging Erika's dreams and warning her about the world's harsh realities.
2. Erika and Friends: Erika's friends, Jenny and Jessie, are shown to be close to her, but they are also naive and unaware of the danger Erika is in until it's too late.

Plot Points and Events

• Erica, Xitu Ang's granddaughter, goes missing at the mall.
• Us Real Estate Group attempts to demolish Phoenix Old Street, clashing with residents.
• Black Scorpion Gang members, hired by Us Real Estate Group, threaten Xitu Ang, demanding he sign a contract to vacate Phoenix Old Street.
• Xitu Ang, revealing hidden combat skills, kills the Black Scorpion Gang members.
• Xitu Ang dons his old military uniform and medals, then takes a dump truck and drives towards the Us Real Estate Group headquarters.

Character Developments

• Xitu Ang is revealed to be a former soldier with exceptional combat skills, hinting at a past military career.
• Xitu Ang's calm and resolute demeanor in the face of threats shows his determination and courage.

Significant Themes

• The struggle between the old and the new, represented by the residents of Phoenix Old Street and Us Real Estate Group.
• The use of force and intimidation in business competition, as demonstrated by Us Real Estate Group and the Black Scorpion Gang.
• The past catching up with the present, as Xitu Ang's military past is revealed.

Character Interactions

• Xitu Ang's conversation with the leader of the Black Scorpion Gang reveals his determination to protect his granddaughter and his home.
• The clash between the residents of Phoenix Old Street and the security officers hired by Us Real Estate Group shows the tension and conflict between the two parties.
• Xitu Ang's actions, from taking out the Black Scorpion Gang members to driving towards the Us Real Estate Group headquarters, demonstrate his resolve to stand up against the threats to his home and family.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xitu Ang, a retired gene warrior, seeks revenge on Zaka, the richest man in Dong'an City, for drugging his granddaughter Erika.
• Xitu Ang drives a dump truck into the Us Real Estate Group headquarters, killing security guards and making his way to Zaka.
• Zaka attempts to escape via helicopter, but Xitu Ang pulls the helicopter back and kills Zaka.
• Gene warriors from the Jieko Group arrive, acknowledging Xitu Ang's seniority and authority.

Character Developments

• Xitu Ang: Revealed to be a retired gene warrior, showcasing his combat abilities and ruthlessness.
• Erika: Discovers her grandfather's past as a gene warrior and gains a newfound respect for him.
• Zaka: Panics and tries to escape but is ultimately killed by Xitu Ang.

Significant Themes

• Power and authority: Xitu Ang's past as a gene warrior grants him immense power and respect, even after retirement.
• Revenge: Xitu Ang's primary motivation is to avenge his granddaughter.
• Corruption: The officials of Dong'an City are corrupt, leading to their eventual purge by the Jieko Group.

Character Interactions

• Xitu Ang and Erika: Their bond strengthens as Erika learns about her grandfather's past and they share a moment of happiness after the ordeal.
• Xitu Ang and Zaka: Their confrontation ends with Zaka's death, as Xitu Ang exacts his revenge.
• Xitu Ang and the gene warriors: They acknowledge Xitu Ang's seniority and authority, showing respect and deference.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A Yiyun Civilization fleet, led by General Klement, prepares to invade the Jieko Empire (Milky Way Galaxy) to prevent its growth and plunder its technology.
• The fleet consists of over a thousand warships, capable of faster-than-light travel and spatial warping.
• The Jieko Empire's 165th Extraordinary Rookie Competition concludes, with Zhou Yucheng, a freshman from the Northern Frontier Academy, winning the championship despite being in the Spirit Nurturing Realm.

Character Developments

• Klement: The overall commander of the Yiyun Civilization's invasion fleet, confident in his civilization's superiority and eager to gain merit by conquering the Jieko Empire.
• Little Round: The central control AI of the semi-neutron star mothership, cautious about the Jieko Empire's potential threats and advising against early invasion.
• Zhou Yucheng: A freshman from the Northern Frontier Academy who wins the Extraordinary Rookie Competition, demonstrating exceptional combat skills and drawing the Head of State's attention.

Significant Themes

• Competition and Survival of the Fittest: The universe is portrayed as a brutal place where civilizations compete for resources and power, mirroring the law of the jungle.
• Technological Advancement and Threat: The Yiyun Civilization's advanced technology allows it to conquer and enslave other civilizations, but it also makes them targets for more powerful civilizations.
• Potential and Recognition: Zhou Yucheng's unexpected victory highlights the potential of young talents and the importance of recognition and support from higher authorities.

Character Interactions

• Klement and Little Round: The commander and AI have differing opinions on the threat posed by the Jieko Empire and the urgency of invasion, with Klement ultimately dismissing Little Round's concerns.
• Zhou Yucheng and the Head of State: Zhou Yucheng's impressive performance in the competition earns him the Head of State's personal attention, symbolizing the recognition of his potential and the empire's interest in nurturing his growth.