Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Sadio people, with advanced biotechnology, create humanoid half-humans as pets.
• The Sadio civilization is highly productive and provides for its people's needs, but idlers are not protected during crises.
• A misunderstanding about trash dumped by Earth civilization leads the Sadio civilization to believe they are under threat from the Orion Empire.
• The Sadio civilization decides to preemptively strike the Orion Empire, extending the battlefield to the Orion Arm.

Character Developments

• Bai Ge learns the true cause of the war between the Sadio and Orion civilizations.
• Bell explains the strategic thinking behind the Sadio civilization's decision to strike first.

Significant Themes

• Misunderstandings and their consequences.
• The prioritization of civilization over individual rights.
• The importance of technological advancement and competition in society.
• The harsh reality of interstellar relations and war.

Character Interactions

• Bai Ge and Bell discuss the reasons behind the war, with Bell providing insight into the Sadio civilization's strategic thinking.
• No direct interactions between characters are depicted in this chapter, as it primarily focuses on exposition.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Bai Ge and Ling Dang discuss the cold war between high-level civilizations and the lack of order preventing war as the sole means of resolution.
• Bai Ge decides to obtain the fifth-stage technology (mass-energy conversion) from the Sadio Civilization, acknowledging the difficulty in preventing the spread of technology.
• Bai Ge realizes he must infiltrate the Sadio Civilization to obtain the technology, as forcefully entering Paradise Star would likely result in self-destruction.
• Bai Ge considers the challenges of infiltrating a civilization governed by elites with no clear leader and the likely mobility and defensive capabilities of the research center.
• Bai Ge concludes that he must infiltrate as a half-human, as they are not subject to the same rigorous identity verification as the Sadio people.

Character Developments

• Bai Ge demonstrates strategic thinking and adaptability in planning to infiltrate the Sadio Civilization.
• Ling Dang provides valuable insights into the Sadio Civilization's structure and the likely characteristics of their research center.
• Bell suggests the idea of Bai Ge infiltrating as a half-human, highlighting their understanding of the Sadio Civilization's societal structure.

Significant Themes

• The cold war between high-level civilizations and the difficulty in maintaining peace without a higher authority.
• The challenges and importance of infiltrating a civilization to obtain valuable technology.
• The societal structure and values of the Sadio Civilization, particularly their treatment of half-humans.

Character Interactions

• Bai Ge and Ling Dang discuss the strategic aspects of infiltrating the Sadio Civilization, demonstrating their complementary skills and understanding.
• Bai Ge, Ling Dang, and Bell collaborate to find a solution for Bai Ge to infiltrate the Sadio Civilization, showcasing their teamwork and combined knowledge.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Bai Ge prepares clothes for the half-humans.
• Plasma realizes Bai Ge extracted information without using instruments.
• Bai Ge plans to end the war in an hour and invites Plasma to talk.
• Plasma argues that wars between advanced civilizations are brutal and the defeated will never give up.
• Bai Ge reveals he's an Earthling, shocking Plasma.
• Bai Ge decides to annihilate the Sadio people after Plasma's warning.
• Bell suggests a plan for Bai Ge to infiltrate Paradise Star.
• Bai Ge decides to take two thousand people with him.

Character Developments

• Bai Ge: Realizes the importance of not underestimating an opponent and the need to be cautious. Understands the Sadio people's perspective and cultural values better. Feels fear at the thought of perfection.
• Plasma: Realizes Bai Ge's true identity as an Earthling. Expresses his civilization's resilience and determination in the face of war.

Significant Themes

• The brutal nature of wars between advanced civilizations.
• The importance of not underestimating an opponent.
• The value of caution and preparation in battle.
• The cultural values and resilience of the Sadio people.

Character Interactions

• Bai Ge & Plasma: Engage in a philosophical discussion about war and civilization. Plasma warns Bai Ge about the Sadio people's determination, leading to Bai Ge's decision to annihilate them.
• Bai Ge & Bell: Bell reminds Bai Ge to be cautious and not underestimate the enemy. They discuss the infiltration plan, and Bell reassures Bai Ge of his importance. Bai Ge expresses his fear of perfection to Bell.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Bai Ge and Bell discuss the concept of perfection and the role of emotions in decision-making.
• Bai Ge's fleet approaches Paradise Star, engaging in a space battle to draw attention away from their true objective.
• Bai Ge modifies the genes of 4000 Blue White Society members, transforming them into various Half-human species to infiltrate Paradise Star.
• Bai Ge selects a Half-human image for himself and enters Paradise Star with Bell's help, while the last warship is destroyed to cover their tracks.

Character Developments

• Bai Ge: Stands his ground on his emotional decision-making process, prioritizing the present over future uncertainties. He demonstrates adaptability and quick thinking in choosing a suitable Half-human form.
• Bell: Persists in his belief in the pursuit of perfection and absolute rationality, warning Bai Ge about the dangers of emotional decision-making. He aids Bai Ge in entering Paradise Star.

Significant Themes

• The role of emotions in decision-making versus the pursuit of perfection and rationality.
• The consequences of past mistakes and the importance of learning from them.
• The concept of true perfection and the coexistence of emotion and absolute rationality.

Character Interactions

• Bai Ge and Bell: Their differing views on perfection and decision-making lead to a clash of understanding, reflecting the internal contradictions within humans. Despite their disagreements, they work together to achieve their shared goal.
• Bai Ge and the Blue White Society members: Bai Ge leads the society members in their infiltration of Paradise Star, demonstrating his role as a sovereign and strategist.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Sadio civilization successfully defends against an invasion, leading to a sense of victory and anticipation for further expansion.
• Three thousand eight hundred Half-human Transcenders, including Bai Ge, infiltrate Paradise Star to find the research center for fifth-tier technology.
• Bai Ge discovers a massive game zone on Paradise Star, where millions of Sadio people are engaged in brutal combat and survival struggles, believing it to be real.
• He learns that the game is legal and involves using clones to experience real events, with memories transferred back to the original body upon death.

Character Developments

• Bai Ge, initially confused and disoriented, demonstrates adaptability and curiosity as he explores Paradise Star and learns about the game zone.
• The Half-human girl who guides Bai Ge shows concern for his safety and follows him to the game zone.

Significant Themes

• The contrast between the advanced, peaceful Sadio civilization and the brutal, chaotic game zone.
• The desire for realism and thrill in experiences, leading to the creation of live-action games.
• The repression of lower classes within the Sadio civilization and their need for an outlet to vent their frustrations.

Character Interactions

• Bai Ge interacts with the Half-human girl, who guides him and expresses concern for his well-being.
• He encounters a Sadio man in the game zone who explains the rules and legality of the game to him.
• Bai Ge's conversation with the man reveals the social class dynamics within the Sadio civilization.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Sadio Civilization, at its peak in sociology and psychology, acknowledges that society cannot achieve zero crime due to inherent human desires.
• They establish No-Go Zones where clone bodies can act with impunity, leading to a game that becomes exceptionally popular, guiding people to control their criminal desires.
• The game creates a Super Harmonious Society, with people switching between their dark side within the game and normal life outside.
• Bai Ge infiltrates the real-person game within a No-Go Zone to gather information about the research center.

Character Developments

• Bai Ge shows curiosity and determination in exploring the game and finding the research center.
• The game administrator is depicted as understanding and accommodating towards regular players, allowing them to overdraw their body quota.

Significant Themes

• The duality of human nature: yin and yang, dark and light sides.
• The role of games in controlling and expressing criminal desires in a harmonious society.
• The contrast between the high-ranking officials' lives and the proletariat's inner darkness.

Character Interactions

• Bai Ge and the half-human girl work together to infiltrate the real-person game.
• The game administrator interacts with a player, allowing them to overdraw their body quota due to personal acquaintance.
• Bai Ge plans to notify other Transcenders about the infiltration method, expecting at least one to find useful information.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Players wake up randomly, sometimes with materials or weapons.
• Bai Ge, a bug in the game, brings a half-human girl named Dudu with him.
• Bai Ge encounters a Sadio person in a villa, who tries to poison him but fails.
• Bai Ge captures the man and drags him away.

Character Developments

• Bai Ge demonstrates his strength and immunity to weapons.
• The captured man shows fear and desperation, revealing his experience with being captured in the game.

Significant Themes

• Luck and chance play a significant role in the game's early stages.
• The game allows players to express their dark sides, leading to lawlessness and cruelty.
• The game prevents external interference, but Bai Ge's bug status allows him to cheat.

Character Interactions

• Bai Ge and Dudu have a brief interaction, with Bai Ge sending her away.
• Bai Ge encounters and captures a Sadio person, showing no mercy.
• The captured man begs for death, revealing his fear of being captured alive.

Key Plot Points and Events

• An old man, the Piercing Duke, tortures 32 people using a modified force field generator.
• An alarm signals the arrival of a large group of people, controlled by an unknown entity.
• The old man is captured by Bai Ge, who has been rounding up players, using a Fermi-grade alloy ring.
• Bai Ge, with Bell's assistance, captures over 200,000 players in half an hour, searching for information about the research center.
• A Transcender, Chi Yan, captures a top scientist who knows the research center's location.

Character Developments

• The Piercing Duke, a veteran Torment King player, is captured by Bai Ge.
• Bai Ge, frustrated by his lack of progress, continues his search for the research center.
• Chi Yan, a Transcender, finds a top scientist who knows the research center's location.

Significant Themes

• The ruthless and efficient nature of Bai Ge's capture of players.
• The desperation of Bai Ge to find the research center and save Earth.
• The use of technology and intelligence gathering (Bell) to aid in the search.

Character Interactions

• The Piercing Duke and Bai Ge: The Piercing Duke is captured by Bai Ge, who reads his memories.
• Bai Ge and Bell: Bai Ge discusses his progress and plans with Bell, who provides guidance and intelligence.
• Chi Yan and the top scientist: Chi Yan captures the scientist, who provides information about the research center.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Bai Ge feeds the Light of the Building Girl to absorb energy, amplifying its power.
• He infiltrates the City of Science, aiming for the Neutron Star Fortress, the civilization's highest scientific organ.
• Bai Ge uses a formula error to temporarily disable defenses and approaches the fortress.
• The Light of the Building Girl converts the Neutron Star Fortress into the Building Girl, who absorbs and turns incoming materials into rock candy.

Character Developments

• Bai Ge demonstrates strategic thinking and adaptability, using the formula error to his advantage.
• The Building Girl showcases her unique ability to transform materials she comes into contact with.

Significant Themes

• The power of knowledge and technology, represented by the physically ascended individuals and the Neutron Star Fortress.
• The consequences of error and malfunction, seen in the temporary disablement of defenses and the delayed gravitational field.

Character Interactions

• Bai Ge interacts with the guard, using a ruse to approach the research center.
• The Building Girl interacts with the incoming materials, turning them into rock candy.
• Bai Ge and Bell communicate about the Building Girl's ability.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A new Building Girl appears, resembling a Sadio person, with the ability to turn matter into sugar.
• The Sadio military, panicked by the disappearance of their research center and top scientists, fires a Planetary Cannon at their home planet.
• Bai Ge convinces the new Building Girl, whom he names Little White, that he is her father, gaining her trust and saving her from the incoming attack.

Character Developments

• Bai Ge demonstrates his cunning and quick thinking by tricking Little White into trusting him.
• Little White, the newest Building Girl, shows her immense strength and unique ability.

Significant Themes

• Trust and deception: Bai Ge uses the Trust Potion and his 'Absolute Linguistic Clarity' passive to deceive Little White.
• Power and vulnerability: Despite Little White's immense strength, she is vulnerable to deception and manipulation.

Character Interactions

• Bai Ge and Little White: Bai Ge tricks Little White into trusting him, gaining control over her.
• Bai Ge and Bell: They work together to analyze Little White's abilities and strategize against the Sadio military.
• The Sadio military and Bai Ge: The military, desperate to stop Bai Ge, fires a Planetary Cannon at their own planet.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Bai Ge enters the Neutron Star Fortress, finding it empty and filled with a grayish-white fusion residue due to a force field failure.
• Three pairs of black eyes, representing the last three individuals of the Sadio Civilization (Vacuum, Zero Degree, Singularity), appear and communicate with Bai Ge using gamma rays.
• Bai Ge reveals he created the Building Girl Space using Level Three science, trapping the Neutron Star Fortress and its inhabitants.
• The Sadio individuals reveal their plan to 'recycle' and 'integrate resources' of their civilization to explore the universe's mysteries, even if it means destroying their own civilization.

Character Developments

• Bai Ge: Maintains his Light Person form and demonstrates his knowledge of advanced science, positioning himself as a god-level civilization.
• Vacuum, Zero Degree, Singularity: Undergo Physical Ascension, sublimating their values and prioritizing the exploration of Truth over the continuation of their civilization.

Significant Themes

• The pursuit of Truth and scientific exploration as the ultimate value.
• The sublimation of values after Physical Ascension, leading to a disregard for the continuation of civilization.
• The contrast between the deep love for civilization before Physical Ascension and its worthlessness afterwards.

Character Interactions

• Bai Ge interacts with the three Sadio individuals, initially trying to assert dominance but later learning about their plans to destroy their own civilization for the sake of exploration.
• The three Sadio individuals interact with each other, expressing their unanimous decision to 'recycle' and 'integrate resources' for their civilization's exploration of Truth.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Bai Ge encounters three scientists who have achieved Physical Ascension, allowing them to assimilate civilizations for knowledge and self-completion.
• The scientists reveal their plan to destroy all life in the Milky Way and Virgo Supercluster to upgrade their carrier.
• Bai Ge learns about Physical Ascension's three stages and the scientists' belief that conflicts in values make all words pale and powerless, only understanding among Physical Ascenders.
• Bai Ge decides to extract knowledge from the scientists to learn about Physical Ascension and their advanced technologies.

Character Developments

• Bai Ge: Realizes the extent of the scientists' fanaticism and their disregard for life, including their own, in pursuit of knowledge. He decides to use their desire for knowledge to lure them into sharing their information.
• The Scientists (Vacuum, Bell, and another unnamed scientist): Reveal their extreme values and methods, showing no hesitation in sacrificing their mother civilization and themselves for the sake of knowledge and Truth.

Significant Themes

• The pursuit of knowledge and Truth at any cost.
• The devaluation of life and civilization in the pursuit of scientific advancement.
• The potential consequences of unchecked scientific progress.

Character Interactions

• Bai Ge and the Scientists: Bai Ge uses the scientists' desire for knowledge to manipulate them into sharing their information about Physical Ascension. The scientists, in turn, are captivated by Bai Ge's description of his own technological advancements and seek to learn more from him.
• Bai Ge and Bell: Bai Ge consults with Bell to determine how to extract knowledge from the scientists and learns about the three stages of Physical Ascension.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Bell shares insights on Physical Ascension with Bai Ge, suggesting it's a path of civilization condensing into an individual, with potential costs and benefits.
• The three scientists, Vacuum, Zero Degree, and Singularity, ask Bai Ge questions after receiving Physical Ascension data.
• Bai Ge decides to merge the three scientists into one, stronger Physical Ascension to receive his answer, leading to a power struggle.

Character Developments

• Bell: Shows understanding and acceptance of the harsh truths of Physical Ascension, viewing it as a natural progression of civilization.
• Bai Ge: Demonstrates strategic thinking and manipulation, aiming to extract all three scientists' knowledge by orchestrating their merger.
• The Three Scientists: Initially united, they reveal individual priorities and willingness to merge for survival and knowledge.

Significant Themes

• The cost of progress: Civilization's advancement may require sacrifices, such as the loss of individuality or previous forms of existence.
• Unity vs. individuality: The tension between maintaining individuality and merging for greater strength and knowledge.
• Manipulation and control: Bai Ge's strategic planning to achieve his goals, using the scientists' desires against them.

Character Interactions

• Bell and Bai Ge: Bell shares his understanding of Physical Ascension with Bai Ge, who listens and asks questions.
• The Three Scientists: Initially united, they argue over their priorities and ultimately agree to merge under Bai Ge's decree to survive and gain knowledge.
• Bai Ge and the Three Scientists: Bai Ge manipulates the scientists, first declaring Singularity as the first to be eliminated, sparking a power struggle among them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Little White expels all matter from its space into another universe.
• The matter splits into three parts, each controlled by a scientist (Vacuum, Singularity, Zero Degree).
• Bai Ge creates a battlefield universe for them, with a total mass equivalent to one electron.
• A battle ensues between the three scientists, affecting the unlucky universe.
• Bai Ge decides to help Vacuum, deeming him the weaker one.

Character Developments

• Vacuum, Singularity, and Zero Degree demonstrate their understanding of physics and control over fundamental forces.
• Bai Ge reveals his ability to create universes and manipulate spacetime.
• Bai Ge's true form appears, ready to engage in physical combat.

Significant Themes

• The pursuit of knowledge and truth.
• The vastness and fragility of the universe.
• The power of microscopic and macroscopic perspectives.
• The importance of strength and adaptability in survival.

Character Interactions

• Vacuum, Singularity, and Zero Degree interact through their controlled matter, each trying to gain an advantage.
• Bai Ge observes and interacts with the scientists, eventually deciding to help Vacuum.
• Bai Ge's true form interacts with Vacuum, preparing for physical combat.
  Bai Ge's plan has reached a critical point, and the next step involves brute force. He activates his Immortal Unified Field and BGM at maximum power, preparing for a potentially fatal battle. The scientists underestimate Bai Ge's true form, but Bai Ge gains the ability to see both microscopic and macroscopic perspectives simultaneously, setting the stage for a high-intensity battle.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zero Degree and Vacuum battle against Bai Ge (Bai Ge's character).
• Zero Degree sends a black sphere to test Bai Ge, who manages to grab and deform it using his Absolute Contact ability.
• Bai Ge's hand disintegrates due to the black sphere's decomposition force, but he uses his Immortal force field to protect his bones.
• Bai Ge uses the Gourmet Glove to grab and launch the black sphere at Zero Degree, piercing through his main body.
• Bai Ge and Vacuum cooperate, with Vacuum providing black spheres for Bai Ge to launch as arrows, exploiting Zero Degree's weakness.

Character Developments

• Zero Degree: Shows confidence in his Biological Weapons and initially underestimates Bai Ge. He becomes cautious after Bai Ge's successful attacks.
• Bai Ge: Demonstrates his unique abilities, such as Absolute Contact and Aerial Grab, and uses the Gourmet Glove to counter the black sphere. He also shows strategic thinking by cooperating with Vacuum.
• Vacuum: Initially hesitant, Vacuum begins to cooperate with Bai Ge after seeing his abilities, providing black spheres for Bai Ge to use as arrows.

Significant Themes

• The power of unique abilities and techniques.
• Cooperation and strategic thinking in battles.
• The limitations of biological beings versus Physical Ascendants.

Character Interactions

• Zero Degree vs. Bai Ge: Initially confident, Zero Degree becomes cautious and tries to eliminate Bai Ge first.
• Bai Ge vs. Vacuum: They cooperate, with Vacuum providing black spheres for Bai Ge to use as arrows, exploiting Zero Degree's weakness.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Bai Ge discovers he can see and manipulate microscopic particles, using them for cooking.
• Zero Degree, realizing Bai Ge's threat, attacks with microscopic particles.
• Bai Ge, despite the challenge, persists in micro-manipulation, improving his abilities.
• Zero Degree starts to feel threatened by Bai Ge's rapid evolution.

Character Developments

• Bai Ge: Demonstrates adaptability and resilience in facing microscopic threats. His micro-manipulation skills improve significantly under pressure.
• Zero Degree: Initially underestimates Bai Ge, but as Bai Ge's abilities grow, Zero Degree starts to feel threatened and considers Bai Ge a potential Tier 3 civilization's evolution path.

Significant Themes

• Adaptation and Evolution: Bai Ge's ability to adapt to new challenges and evolve his skills is a central theme.
• The Power of Pressure: Bai Ge's growth is accelerated due to the high-pressure situation he's in, highlighting the potential for growth under adversity.

Character Interactions

• Bai Ge and Zero Degree: Their interaction is one of conflict and mutual assessment. Zero Degree initially underestimates Bai Ge but comes to respect his abilities, while Bai Ge pushes himself to keep up with Zero Degree's attacks.
• Bai Ge and Bell: Bell provides encouragement and information to Bai Ge, helping him understand his progress and potential.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Bai Ge merges microscopic particles into macroscopic objects to defend against Zero Degree's neutrons.
• Zero Degree increases its attack to eliminate Bai Ge in one go, making his situation more dangerous.
• Bai Ge uses lock-on skills (like punches and kicks) to buy time for microscopic manipulation and avoid instant death.
• Zero Degree realizes Bai Ge's strategy and decides to go all-out, intensifying the attack and increasing the difficulty for Bai Ge.

Character Developments

• Bai Ge's micro-manipulation skill improves rapidly, reaching level two thousand.
• Zero Degree becomes desperate and makes a risky decision to go all-out against Bai Ge.

Significant Themes

• The struggle for survival and adaptation in extreme conditions.
• The balance between offense and defense, and the importance of strategic thinking.
• The concept of 'playing with one's life' to achieve growth.

Character Interactions

• Bai Ge and Zero Degree engage in a close-quarters battle, with Bai Ge using lock-on skills to prolong his life and improve his micro-control.
• Zero Degree becomes increasingly frustrated and desperate as Bai Ge continues to survive and improve.
• Vacuum is mentioned but doesn't actively participate in this part of the battle.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zero Degree, desperate and out of time, faces Bai Ge in battle.
• Bai Ge, growing stronger, challenges Zero Degree to a one-on-one fight, asking Vacuum to withdraw.
• Bai Ge decides to fight Zero Degree with reduced strength to improve his force field micro-manipulation ability.
• Vacuum, having tasted the 'delicacy' of Bai Ge's processed substances, wants to experience it again and offers to help Bai Ge.

Character Developments

• Zero Degree becomes increasingly desperate as he realizes he can't defeat Vacuum in time.
• Bai Ge grows more confident and exhilarated in battle, eager to face Zero Degree's full power.
• Vacuum's ultimate pursuit shifts towards experiencing the 'delicacy' of Bai Ge's processed substances again.

Significant Themes

• The pursuit of Truth and knowledge versus the pursuit of pleasure and enjoyment.
• The power of desperation and the drive to improve in the face of overwhelming odds.
• The addictive nature of intense, high-stakes battles and continuous improvement.

Character Interactions

• Zero Degree and Bai Ge engage in a battle of wits and strength, with Zero Degree trying to understand Bai Ge's abilities and Bai Ge wanting to push Zero Degree to his limits.
• Bai Ge and Vacuum have a unique bond, with Vacuum offering help to Bai Ge despite having already won the battle.
• Zero Degree is bewildered by Vacuum's change in priorities, unable to understand its newfound pursuit of 'delicacy'.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zero Degree and Bai Ge engage in a high-intensity battle.
• Bai Ge, under threat, improves his micro-manipulation abilities and surpasses Zero Degree.
• Bai Ge creates a habitable planet in seven seconds but fails to create life.
• Bai Ge consumes energy from fifteen ascended stars during the battle.
• Zero Degree acknowledges Bai Ge's rapid evolution and the potential of biological technology.

Character Developments

• Bai Ge: Evolves rapidly under pressure, surpassing Zero Degree; demonstrates the ability to create matter and manipulate fundamental forces; acknowledges the difficulty of creating life.
• Zero Degree: Realizes its limitations and the potential of Bai Ge's biological technology; accepts defeat and awaits Bai Ge's judgment.

Significant Themes

• Evolution and Growth: Bai Ge's rapid evolution under pressure highlights the importance of challenge and adaptation in growth.
• Creation and Life: Bai Ge's struggle to create life raises questions about the nature of life and its origins.
• Technology and Progress: The comparison between Bai Ge's biological technology and Zero Degree's Physical Ascension sparks contemplation on the paths to progress.

Character Interactions

• Bai Ge vs. Zero Degree: Their intense battle leads to mutual growth and understanding. Bai Ge surpasses Zero Degree, who then acknowledges Bai Ge's potential and the potential of his path.
• Bai Ge and Bell: Bell provides guidance and clarification on Bai Ge's creation attempts, helping him understand the limitations and possibilities of his abilities.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Bai Ge and Zero Degree discuss their paths; Zero Degree misunderstands Bai Ge's power as advanced and scientific.
• Zero Degree realizes the superiority of the Physical Ascender's path but feels his own path is inferior due to lack of opponents.
• Zero Degree decides to fuse with Vacuum to explore the unknown, but Vacuum reveals its desire for delicious food, shocking Zero Degree.
• Zero Degree, enraged, attempts to attack Vacuum but is stopped by Bai Ge.
• Bai Ge reveals that Zero Degree is now the last true Physical Ascender and offers him a chance to become a containment item.

Character Developments

• Zero Degree: Struggles with his path and values, becomes enraged when Vacuum prioritizes food over exploration.
• Vacuum: Reveals its true desire for delicious food, causing Zero Degree's distress.
• Bai Ge: Maintains his composure, reveals the truth about Zero Degree's status, and offers him a chance to become a containment item.

Significant Themes

• The pursuit of knowledge vs. material desires (Zero Degree's exploration vs. Vacuum's desire for food).
• The value of one's path and beliefs (Zero Degree's struggle with his path and Vacuum's change of values).
• The consequences of interference with others' values (Bai Ge's influence on Vacuum's values).

Character Interactions

• Bai Ge and Zero Degree: Discuss their paths, with Bai Ge trying to reassure Zero Degree about his own path.
• Zero Degree and Vacuum: Zero Degree becomes enraged when Vacuum reveals its desire for food, leading to a conflict.
• Bai Ge and Zero Degree: Bai Ge stops Zero Degree's attack and reveals the truth about his status, offering him a chance to become a containment item.