Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Qian Shan Xuehui examines a semi-transparent, glowing Star Map displaying the Solar System's planets, excluding the Sun.
• The Star Map is a legacy from the First Generation Atlanteans, enabling control over the Solar System's planets.
• Tian Yuanli uses the "Planet Matrix Controller" to transform Neptune into a habitable, lush planet in an instant, demonstrating the controller's power.
• Tian Yuanli and her team study the controller's functions: environmental control, defense, movement, weaponry, production lines, databases, and planetary cores containing micro-robots.
• Earth, as the hub, recovers quickly and provides information to Tian Yuanli and her team.
• Tian Yuanli requests information about the outside world from the artificial intelligence system.

Character Developments

• Tian Yuanli demonstrates adaptability and quick learning, grasping the controller's functions in a short time.
• Qian Shan Xuehui shows curiosity and interest in the legacy left by the First Generation Atlanteans.

Significant Themes

• The legacy of the past and its impact on the present.
• The power and responsibility that comes with control over the Solar System's planets.
• The limitations imposed on the Atlanteans due to their status as prisoners.

Character Interactions

• Tian Yuanli interacts with the artificial intelligence system to understand the controller's capabilities and request information.
• Qian Shan Xuehui observes Tian Yuanli and the others studying the Star Map, showing interest but not directly participating.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Tian Yuanli receives information about Awakened levels from the Planet Matrix Controller.
• The Solar System approaches the exit of its current Universe, and a colossal red metal arm extends from the golden light, grasping the entire Solar System and pulling it out.

Character Developments

• Tian Yuanli realizes the rarity of [Hegemonic Stage] Awakened and understands that Xi Shenlian and Sharad Coles are not weak.
• Xi Shenlian, aware of the new Awakened levels, adjusts the surface structures of planets to prevent destruction upon civilization's resurgence.

Significant Themes

• The vastness of the Universe and the insignificance of human civilization in comparison.
• The importance of knowledge and understanding one's limitations, as demonstrated by the Planet Matrix Controller's transmission of Awakened levels.

Character Interactions

• Tian Yuanli discusses Xi Shenlian's hidden strengths with her sisters, expressing anger and suspicion.
• Xi Shenlian reassures Tian Yuanli, saying he will defeat their rivals, but she misinterprets his confidence as arrogance.
• Qian Shan Xuehui remains focused on protecting her Moon from being affected by the Planet Matrix Controller.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A massive pillar of light, a conveyor belt of golden spheres, and a Prisoner Guard transporting one of these spheres set the stage.
• The sphere, a Solar System, is passed among Prisoner Guards for inspection before being halted at the center of a metal ring.
• A wolf-headed, human-bodied being appears, dwarfing the Solar System, and addresses the humans in the Imperial Common Tongue, which everyone understands despite not knowing the language.
• The being announces the Atlantis Family's early release from prison after serving a portion of their ten million-year sentence.

Character Developments

• Xi Shenlian, a 19-year-old Earthling, is revealed to be a Hegemonic Stage Awakened, surprising the being that addresses the humans.
• Qian Shan Xuehui and others show no fear of the being, thanks to Xi Shenlian's adjustment of their perceptions.

Significant Themes

• The vast disparity in power and understanding between humans and the cosmic entities they encounter.
• The Imperial Common Tongue as a symbol of universal communication and understanding.

Character Interactions

• Xi Shenlian and the being have a silent exchange, with the being expressing surprise at Xi Shenlian's status as a Hegemonic Stage Awakened.
• Qian Shan Xuehui and others discuss the Level 21 Punishment mentioned by the being, showing curiosity and lack of fear due to Xi Shenlian's influence.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A bridge of light brings outsiders, friendly forces of the First Generation Atlanteans, to Earth.
• Qian Shan Xuehui and others authenticate the outsiders' identities and find that most are distant relatives of the Atlantis Family.
• The outsiders express their greetings and congratulations, with many representing their families or factions.

Character Developments

• Qian Shan Xuehui shows caution and consideration for potential old enemies among the outsiders.
• Xi Shenlian maintains an indifferent attitude and delegates matters to Sharad Coles and others.
• Sharad Coles, Shang Zhaoya, and others realize the strength of most outsiders is not as high as they expected.

Significant Themes

• The importance of family and blood ties, even after millions of years.
• The vast differences in strength and average level of Awakened individuals between Earth and the outside world.
• The potential for interaction and cooperation between Earth and the outside world.

Character Interactions

• Qian Shan Xuehui and others interact with the outsiders, authenticating their identities.
• Xi Shenlian delegates tasks to Sharad Coles and others, who then interact with the outsiders.
• Sharad Coles and others discuss their observations about the outsiders' strength and average level.
• An outsider senses Shang Zhaoya's confusion and encourages him to voice his thoughts, with others chiming in to offer help.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The chapter opens with a notice from the system that the protagonist, a worker in a company, has a pending leave request.
• The protagonist, who has been overworked and stressed, decides to submit a leave request for personal reasons.
• The request is denied by the system, citing the protagonist's high workload and the company's strict leave policy.

Character Developments

• The protagonist's stress and burnout become evident as they struggle with the leave request process.
• The system is portrayed as rigid and unsympathetic, reflecting the company's lack of empathy for its employees' well-being.

Significant Themes

• Work-Life Balance: The chapter highlights the importance of maintaining a healthy work-life balance, with the protagonist's stress and the system's denial of leave request illustrating the consequences of neglecting this balance.
• Corporate Culture: The company's strict leave policy and the system's lack of flexibility reflect a toxic corporate culture that prioritizes work over employee well-being.

Character Interactions

• There are no human interactions in this chapter, as the protagonist interacts solely with the company's system. The system's unresponsiveness and lack of understanding create a sense of isolation and frustration for the protagonist.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The prisoners learn about Ont Prison's purpose: accelerating Awakened growth by burning life force, leading to rapid strength gain and death.
• Awakened strength is primarily determined by innate talent, with most reaching the Mature Stage and only a minority advancing further.
• Outside Awakened have superior resources and technology, including Ability Armor, which significantly boosts combat power.
• Inside the prison, Awakened lack equipment, making them disadvantaged against better-equipped opponents.

Character Developments

• Shang Zhaoya gains understanding of the prison's system and the importance of equipment for Awakened.
• Xi Shenlian and Sharad Coles realize the extent of their disadvantage without Ability Armor.
• Worawibaskabiru feels the gap between his patched-up Ability Armor and the visitor's high-class mecha.

Significant Themes

• The importance of innate talent in Awakened growth.
• The impact of resources and technology on Awakened combat power.
• The disparity between prison Awakened and those outside, highlighting the role of equipment.

Character Interactions

• The visitor explains the significance of Ability Armor to Shang Zhaoya.
• Xi Shenlian, Sharad Coles, and Worawibaskabiru silently acknowledge the superiority of the visitor's mecha.
• Shang Zhaoya expresses interest in seeing the visitor's Ability Armor, leading to a demonstration.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xi Shenlian, now a Hegemonic Stage Awakened, is indifferent to the mech showcase.
• Barack Weaver, from the Weaver Family, offers Xi Shenlian resources and introductions to Ability Armor manufacturers.
• Xi Shenlian declines, stating he'll handle it himself.
• Barack Weaver decides to simp for Xi Shenlian due to his terrifying talent and age.

Character Developments

• Xi Shenlian remains indifferent and confident in his abilities, showing no interest in external enhancements like mechs or Ability Armor.
• Barack Weaver shifts from a formal diplomatic approach to simping for Xi Shenlian after learning about his talent and age.

Significant Themes

• Strength equals power and influence in the Empire.
• Talent and age can instill fear and respect in others.
• Simping as a means of currying favor with powerful individuals.

Character Interactions

• Xi Shenlian and Barack Weaver have a brief exchange where Xi Shenlian declines Weaver's offer, leading Weaver to decide to simp for him.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The chapter discusses the psychology of jealousy and admiration, focusing on those who are similar (jealousy) or too distant (awe).
• Barack Weaver, an Awakened individual with a lifespan of millions of years, feels Xi Shenlian is too distant and talented to compare with, evoking awe.
• Weaver, along with two other Ascended Stage Awakened, try to curry favor with Xi Shenlian, offering precious resources to help him create Ability Armor.
• Sharad Coles, another Hegemonic Stage Awakened, feels overshadowed by Xi Shenlian's potential and talent.

Character Developments

• Barack Weaver: Realizes Xi Shenlian's immense potential and tries to build a connection, offering his personal treasures.
• Xi Shenlian: Unknowingly impresses Weaver and others with his talent and potential.
• Sharad Coles: Feels overshadowed by Xi Shenlian but remains calm and accepts the situation.

Significant Themes

• Jealousy vs. Awe: People feel jealousy towards those similar to them and awe towards those too distant.
• Talent and Potential: Xi Shenlian's exceptional talent and potential draw attention and admiration.
• Connection and Favor: Characters strive to build connections with influential figures to gain favor and advantage.

Character Interactions

• Barack Weaver and others try to please Xi Shenlian, offering gifts and advice.
• Sharad Coles feels overshadowed but accepts the situation, showing maturity and understanding.
• Xi Shenlian, unaware of the attention, remains neutral and focused on his goals.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Solar System begins its departure sequence, indicated by flickering lights in the metal ring.
• Metal warships arrive, equipped with object-pulling fields to guide the planets.
• A massive, blue-ringed octopus-like being, Prudence, appears and introduces itself as a Level 3 Pass Officer from Ont Prison.
• Xi Shenlian asks Prudence about taking natives with him upon release, hinting at contact with an Earthling.

Character Developments

• Xi Shenlian: Shows calm demeanor and subtle threat, raising concerns among prison personnel about his true strength and intentions.
• Prudence: Recognizes Xi Shenlian's unusual nature and is curious about his future. It follows prison regulations and shows indifference to Xi Shenlian's contact with an Earthling.

Significant Themes

• Strength: The prison system recognizes and values strength above all else.
• Opportunity and Chance: The prison provides a slim chance for natives to escape, researching concepts like fate and causality.
• Preparation: The prison gives released prisoners time to prepare for the outside world, acknowledging the dangers they might face.

Character Interactions

• Xi Shenlian and Prudence: Xi Shenlian asks Prudence about taking natives with him, while Prudence follows prison regulations and shows curiosity about Xi Shenlian's future.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xi Shenlian, recently released from prison, intends to buy Hesus, a powerful figure, along with his forces.
• Prudence, a prison official, presents two options: buying Hesus alone or with his subordinates.
• Xi Shenlian decides to buy Hesus and his forces directly, asking about accepted forms of currency.
• Prudence presents a vast list of accepted currencies and items, including Universal Empire Currency, rare resources, and more.

Character Developments

• Xi Shenlian demonstrates his wealth and power, showing no concern about the cost of buying Hesus and his forces.
• Prudence acts as a salesperson, presenting the options and accepted currencies.
• Barak Weaver and other characters offer to pay for Xi Shenlian, showing their loyalty and willingness to go bankrupt for him.

Significant Themes

• Wealth and power: Xi Shenlian's disregard for the cost of buying Hesus and his forces highlights his immense wealth and power.
• Loyalty and servitude: The characters' eagerness to pay for Xi Shenlian and their willingness to go bankrupt for him emphasize their loyalty and servitude.

Character Interactions

• Xi Shenlian interacts with Prudence, discussing the purchase of Hesus and his forces.
• Barak Weaver and other characters interact with Xi Shenlian, offering to pay for him and showing their loyalty.
• Xi Shenlian's interaction with his system talent, [Life Winner's Wealth Customization Right], is also notable, as it updates to include new currency types.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xi Shenlian, with his innate ability "Life Winner's Wealth Customization Right," gains access to a vast financial system covering multiple races and currencies.
• He instantly creates a private account and injects a large amount of "End Empire Universal Currency" into it.
• Xi Shenlian establishes thousands of accounts across various regions and amasses immense wealth.
• He transfers a significant amount of "End Empire Universal Currency" to Prudence, the prison AI, leaving her confused and questioning.

Character Developments

• Xi Shenlian demonstrates the power of his innate ability, showing he can control vast amounts of wealth and create various currencies.
• Prudence, the prison AI, is shown to be capable of receiving and processing transactions, but is confused and questioning about Xi Shenlian's sudden wealth.

Significant Themes

• Wealth and Power: Xi Shenlian's ability to control wealth equates to power in this context, allowing him to influence and interact with the prison system and its inhabitants.
• Currency and Recognition: The universality and acceptance of a currency determine its validity, as seen in the various forms of currency recognized within the End Empire.

Character Interactions

• Xi Shenlian interacts with Prudence, transferring wealth to her and leaving her bewildered.
• Xi Shenlian's actions also bewilder the group of sycophants around him, who were previously discussing who could pay his bills.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xi Shenlian, an ex-convict with immense potential and ambition, leaves the prison.
• Raid, another ex-convict, observes Xi Shenlian's departure and ponders the source of his wealth.
• Xi Shenlian attends a grand celebration banquet hosted by Qian Shan Xuehui, where he encounters various guests and their gifts.

Character Developments

• Xi Shenlian: He demonstrates his power to manipulate reality and acquires wealth through unknown means.
• Raid: He shows keen observation and analytical skills, questioning Xi Shenlian's wealth.
• Hesus: He expresses gratitude to Xi Shenlian for purchasing his freedom and territory.

Significant Themes

• Strength above all else: The End Empire values strength and allows troublemaking as long as it's handled well.
• Wealth and power: Xi Shenlian's acquisition of wealth is a mystery, and his power is a subject of interest.

Character Interactions

• Xi Shenlian and Qian Shan Xuehui: She questions him about his wealth, and he evades the answer.
• Xi Shenlian and sycophants: They praise him for choosing a valuable dish.
• Xi Shenlian and Hesus: Hesus thanks Xi Shenlian for his help and expresses his newfound hope for the future.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Imperial Common Tongue is now universally understood in the Solar System due to advanced learning equipment.
• Hesus, a recently freed prisoner, expresses his desire to become Xi Shenlian's subordinate.
• Hesus analyzes Xi Shenlian's actions and decides to proactively join him, believing Xi Shenlian has a promising future.
• Xi Shenlian feels confused and slightly annoyed by Hesus's assumptions about his intentions.
• Surrounding sycophants misinterpret Xi Shenlian's actions, believing he's trying to win people over by heart.

Character Developments

• Hesus shows strategic thinking and adaptability, choosing to join Xi Shenlian for his own growth.
• Xi Shenlian appears to be playing a grand game, but his intentions are unclear and misinterpreted by others.

Significant Themes

• Adaptability and survival in a complex world.
• Power dynamics and the struggle for influence.
• Misinterpretation and misunderstanding of intentions.

Character Interactions

• Hesus and Xi Shenlian: Hesus tries to understand Xi Shenlian's intentions, while Xi Shenlian is confused and annoyed by Hesus's assumptions.
• Surrounding sycophants and Xi Shenlian: They misinterpret Xi Shenlian's actions, leading to a misunderstanding about his intentions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xi Shenlian, after being released from prison, observes the fleet of Universe Battleships pulling the Solar System forward.
• He reflects on the immense power of these battleships and realizes that Earth's civilization would have been easily defeated by them in the past.
• Xi Shenlian understands that his unsealed strength now makes these battleships insignificant to him, marking a fundamental change in his life's essence.
• He acknowledges that humans on Earth still have vast potential for growth and that the outside world has advanced modification technologies to enhance strength.

Character Developments

• Xi Shenlian: Realizes the power of Universe Battleships and his own strength, understands the potential for human growth, and remains calm and collected.
• Jialin (Green-haired woman): Offers to provide Universe Battleships to Xi Shenlian, showing her knowledge of their status in the outside world and her willingness to help.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics: Xi Shenlian's reflection on the power of Universe Battleships and his own strength highlights the theme of power dynamics and how they shift with one's abilities.
• Human potential: The theme of human potential is emphasized as Xi Shenlian acknowledges that Earthlings still possess great potential for growth and development.
• Technology and advancement: The outside world's advanced modification technologies are introduced, showing the role of technology in human advancement.

Character Interactions

• Xi Shenlian and Jialin: Jialin approaches Xi Shenlian and offers to provide him with Universe Battleships, showing her willingness to help and her understanding of the outside world's power dynamics.

Xi Shenlian nodded, "I see. So that's how it works.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jialin explains that reviving the dead in Ont Prison is as easy as adjusting data in a computer.
• Xi Shenlian learns that resurrection is common and not impressive in the outside world.
• Jialin shares that resurrection prices are determined by the strength of the resurrected individual, with a clear pricing standard.

Character Developments

• Xi Shenlian: Shows indifference to the resurrection of his ancestors, treating them as strangers. He's more interested in the possibility of immortality.
• Jialin: Displays a matter-of-fact attitude towards resurrection, considering it a common occurrence. She's knowledgeable about the resurrection process and prices.

Significant Themes

• The ordinariness of resurrection in the outside world, contrasting with its significance on Earth.
• The leniency of the Empire in allowing resurrections, even for criminals.
• The lack of surprise or reverence towards powerful abilities in the outside world.

Character Interactions

• Xi Shenlian and Jialin: Xi Shenlian asks Jialin about resurrection and immortality, showing curiosity and lack of knowledge about these topics. Jialin explains the process and prices, showing familiarity and nonchalance.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jialin discusses different types of immortality, their difficulties, and side effects.
• She explains that transferring consciousness into mechanical bodies or digitizing it is a common but less effective immortality method.
• She reveals that humans, as the Destined Noble Race, value their identity over immortality, with many preferring death to changing their life form.
• Xi Shenlian realizes that humans transformed into other life forms might lose the chance to become Awakened.

Character Developments

• Jialin shows pride in her human identity and the potential to become Awakened.
• Xi Shenlian begins to understand the value humans place on their identity and the implications of changing life forms.

Significant Themes

• The value of human identity and the potential to become Awakened over immortality.
• The limitations and drawbacks of different types of immortality.
• The potential loss of becoming Awakened when changing life forms.

Character Interactions

• Jialin educates Xi Shenlian about immortality and its various forms.
• Xi Shenlian silently ponders the implications of changing life forms and the possibility of losing the chance to become Awakened.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xi Shenlian, initially reserved and unemotional, shows curiosity and enjoyment in learning about the outside world from Jialin.
• The banquet proceeds smoothly with Jialin explaining various aspects of the external world to Xi Shenlian, accompanied by Qian Shan Xuehui and others.
• Barack Weaver and Sharad Coles discuss Xi Shenlian's numerous companions, with Sharad expressing concern about Xi Shenlian's lifestyle.

Character Developments

• Xi Shenlian: Shows curiosity and emotion, unlike his initial detached demeanor. He values his relationships with his partners, as revealed by Sharad Coles.
• Sharad Coles: Expresses concern and disapproval of Xi Shenlian's lifestyle, implying a mentorship or elder figure role.

Significant Themes

• Curiosity and exploration: Xi Shenlian's desire to learn about the world.
• Relationships and status: Xi Shenlian's value of his partners and their high status, despite Sharad Coles's initial surprise.
• Lifestyle and values: Sharad Coles's disapproval of Xi Shenlian's lifestyle, highlighting different perspectives on what's important.

Character Interactions

• Xi Shenlian and Jialin: Jialin explains the external world to Xi Shenlian, who shows interest and enjoyment.
• Xi Shenlian and Qian Shan Xuehui et al.: They accompany Xi Shenlian, asking questions and interacting with him.
• Barack Weaver and Sharad Coles: They discuss Xi Shenlian's lifestyle and companions, with Sharad Coles expressing concern and disapproval.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xi Shenlian's overwhelming strength is emphasized, dwarfing even the powerful Hegemonic Stage Awakened like Sharad Coles.
• The Solar System's power structure is revealed, with Xi Shenlian and his girlfriends at the top, followed by a vast gap, and then the rest.
• The fleet approaches a massive, sacred mechanical gate (Gate No. 13) leading to Stead Territory, Xi Shenlian's homeland.
• The fleet undergoes orbital towing and safety inspection procedures before passing through the gate.

Character Developments

• Sharad Coles acknowledges his inferiority to Xi Shenlian and understands his low status in the Solar System's hierarchy.
• Barack Weaver, an outsider, struggles to comprehend Sharad Coles's low status despite being a Hegemonic Stage Awakened.
• Xi Shenlian appears more emotionally normal and human-like while interacting with Qian Shan Xuehui and others.

Significant Themes

• The vast power gap between characters, particularly between Xi Shenlian and other Awakened.
• The acceptance and acknowledgment of one's place in a hierarchical structure (seen in Sharad Coles and the Solar System's Awakened).

Character Interactions

• Sharad Coles feels insignificant and powerless when facing Xi Shenlian.
• Barack Weaver interacts with Xi Shenlian, expressing pride in his homeland and its gate.
• Xi Shenlian interacts with Qian Shan Xuehui and others, appearing more emotionally engaged than usual.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xi Shenlian and his group arrive in Stead Territory, an autonomous dominion of The End Empire.
• Barak Weaver suggests purchasing the Atlantis Family's former territory as a base, mentioning the possibility of getting a loan due to Xi Shenlian's high potential as an Awakened.
• Xi Shenlian declines the loan option and decides to buy the territory directly, viewing it as a piece of land with commemorative value.

Character Developments

• Xi Shenlian demonstrates his wealth and independence by declining the loan offer.
• Barak Weaver shows his knowledge of local politics and economics, suggesting a practical solution for Xi Shenlian's needs.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics and politics of the universe, with The End Empire's autonomous dominions having their own legal systems and armed forces.
• The value of identity and heritage, with the Atlantis Family's former territory remaining untouched due to their status as a Destined Noble Race.
• The vastness and diversity of the universe, as seen in the bustling space port and the various alien creatures.

Character Interactions

• Barak Weaver provides guidance and advice to Xi Shenlian, showing his loyalty and eagerness to help.
• Xi Shenlian maintains his independence and self-reliance, declining the loan offer and deciding to buy the territory outright.