Chapter Summaries

Zyra endured the Tribulation Fire, Withering Tribulation, and Soul Tribulation with help from the Heart of Wood Marrow. She reached the seventh tier, leaving Qin Tian and Dongfang Mingyue relieved as her body and soul underwent a great transformation.

• Zyra devoured the Tribulation Fire, grew stronger, and passed the first trial.
• The Withering Tribulation drained Zyra's leaves and branches, but the Heart of Wood Marrow released Life Energy that overcame the blight.
• Zyra's soul came under attack during the Soul Tribulation, and the Heart of Wood Marrow shielded it until the attacks ceased.
• Zyra's vines unfurled as golden Spirit Patterns appeared, and Dongfang Mingyue announced that Zyra had reached the seventh tier.

After reaching the Seventh Order, Zyra absorbed the surrounding energy clouds and gained the ability to speak with Qin Tian. When more than a thousand Dimensional Creatures arrived, she devoured them all, establishing herself as Qin Tian’s powerful ally ahead of his appointment on the Imperial Star.

• Zyra consolidated her Seventh Order breakthrough by devouring the nearby energy clouds, while Qin Tian and Dongfang Mingyue watched from a safe distance.
• Zyra spoke to Qin Tian for the first time and warned him that many Dimensional Creatures were approaching.
• Qin Tian told Zyra to handle the incoming creatures, and she spread her vines across Subspace to confront them.
• Zyra bound and devoured more than a thousand Dimensional Creatures, including several Sixth Order Dimensional Leaders.
• Dongfang Mingyue marveled at Zyra’s power, and Qin Tian recognized her value as a source of defense, control, and energy for his team.

Qin Tian evolved [Void Master] into the Golden Talent [Void God Lord], then used his mastery of space to find a Constant Energy Anchor Point and escape Subspace with Dongfang Mingyue. They returned to the main universe, where they discovered that half a month in Subspace had lasted three months outside.

• Qin Tian spent 50 million Evolution Points to evolve [Void Master] into [Void God Lord], enduring a painful transformation while Dongfang Mingyue and Zyra guarded him.
• Qin Tian used his new spatial perception to find a Constant Energy Anchor Point and tore open its barrier after expending his Psionic Energy and essence blood.
• Qin Tian and Dongfang Mingyue crossed the spatial rift and arrived safely in the main universe, while Zyra protected them from the vacuum.
• Dongfang Mingyue mourned the Star Moon Ship's missing crew and thanked Qin Tian for saving her; Qin Tian told her he had protected her as both his duty and her friend.
• Qin Tian and Dongfang Mingyue activated spare Smart Bracelets and learned that their half month in Subspace had equaled three months in the main universe.

Dongfang Mingyue returned safely after Qin Tian rescued her from a Subspace Storm, and she told Dongfang Haoyue and Zhuge Yu how he had brought them back to the universe. As Qin Tian and Mingyue headed for Fulan Star, he revealed his abilities and expanded her Space Ring, leaving her to promise him half of her future pills in return for his help.

• Dongfang Haoyue received a call from Dongfang Mingyue, who confirmed she had survived a Subspace Storm because Qin Tian saved her.
• Dongfang Mingyue told Dongfang Haoyue and Zhuge Yu that Qin Tian had shielded her, found a Constant Energy Anchor Point, and torn open the Subspace Barrier to return them to the universe.
• Dongfang Haoyue arranged for the family to retrieve Mingyue near Fulan Star, while Yan Qing told Qin Tian to prioritize protecting her and promised to report his deeds.
• Qin Tian revealed that he had stored a Mad Falcon-type spaceship in his Space Storage and brought it out for Mingyue to board.
• Qin Tian used Void Empowerment to expand Dongfang Mingyue's Space Ring, then offered to strengthen her ring and pill cauldron.
• Dongfang Mingyue gave Qin Tian her pill cauldron and promised him half of the pills she made as payment.

Qin Tian prepared his people and supplies for his transfer to Pluto, while reconnecting with the Mythical Society and arranging future trades. He considered the opportunities and dangers of the frozen planet and anticipated a complicated conflict with the Holy Blood Families.

• Qin Tian told Li Qi to settle the team on White Bird Star and prepare supplies with Poison Widow and Old Ghost for their eventual move to Pluto.
• Qin Tian reviewed Pluto’s harsh environment, dangerous creatures, and valuable resources as he planned for his new post.
• Qin Tian read messages from Poseidon, Ares, Great Emperor Zhenwu, and Athena, then replied and promised to provide more Explosive Iron Balls in exchange for supplies including dragon materials.
• Qin Tian reflected on his transfer from Silver-Gray Star to Pluto and concluded that his new assignment would bring him into conflict with the Holy Blood Families.

Qin Tian and Dongfang Mingyue reached Imperial Star after transferring to a military ship and passing the planet’s strict satellite inspection. As Dongfang Mingyue began her journey to Alchemy Tower headquarters and Qin Tian prepared to report to his new post on Pluto, their promise to meet again left their relationship newly uncertain.

• Lian Zhan arranged for Qin Tian and Dongfang Mingyue to board a retired warship bound for Imperial Star, and Qin Tian asked him to watch over their original ship.
• During the journey, Dongfang Mingyue worried that she and Qin Tian would be apart, so they promised to meet again and hooked their little fingers together.
• Ten days later, Qin Tian and Dongfang Mingyue arrived at Imperial Star and marveled at its extensive orbital defenses.
• The ship landed on Satellite 3, where soldiers thoroughly inspected the passengers, their identities, and the ship before allowing them to proceed.
• Qin Tian and Dongfang Mingyue took the Space Elevator to Imperial Star’s surface, where Qin Tian prepared to report to the Military Department and Dongfang Mingyue to continue to Alchemy Tower headquarters.

Qin Tian escorted Dongfang Mingyue to the Alchemist Association headquarters, where she prepared to begin her alchemy career. After parting from her and Zhuge Yu, Qin Tian headed to the Military Department to complete his check-in and take up his post on Pluto, determined to grow stronger.

• Dongfang Mingyue thanked Qin Tian with an embrace before entering the Alchemy Tower, and he reminded her of their promise and encouraged her to become a Ninth-grade Alchemist.
• Zhuge Yu and Dongfang Haoyue arrived, and Dongfang Haoyue thanked Qin Tian for protecting his sister during their journey.
• Qin Tian declined Zhuge Yu's invitation to dinner because he needed to check in with the Military Department and might leave for Pluto that day.
• Qin Tian watched Dongfang Mingyue, Dongfang Haoyue, and Zhuge Yu disappear into the crowd, then set his sights on becoming stronger on Pluto.

Qin Tian received his assignment as Garrison Commander of Ice Extreme Pass on Pluto and set out to take charge of the outpost. Marshal Lin revealed that the appointment was meant to give Qin Tian room to build Bureau 7’s influence on Pluto, while the chapter left the move’s consequences hanging over the Empire’s power struggle.

• Qin Tian reached Imperial Star Military Department Headquarters, where Yang Zheng escorted him inside after verifying his identity.
• Yang Zheng appointed Qin Tian Garrison Commander of Ice Extreme Pass and gave him a file about the outpost before directing him to travel to Pluto.
• Qin Tian added Yang Zheng on Star Net, saluted, and departed for Pluto through the dedicated travel arrangements.
• Yang Zheng met Marshal Lin, who explained that Ice Extreme Pass was a fresh region where Qin Tian could build a force beyond the Luo Hou Family’s control.
• Marshal Lin argued that Qin Tian’s record made him suited to the task and said success could give Bureau 7 a powerful foothold on Pluto.

Qin Tian reviewed the challenges facing Ice Extreme Pass and traveled through a Star Gate to Pluto, where he began the journey to his new territory. He left the transfer station aboard a cold-resistant aircraft bound for Ice Extreme Pass.

• Qin Tian read the files on Ice Extreme Pass and realized its tiny population and harsh, undeveloped wilderness made people the territory's most urgent need.
• Qin Tian embraced the challenge of building up the territory and watched the aircraft approach the East Emperor Continent Star Gate Hub.
• Qin Tian completed identity verification and transferred through a Star Gate to the Pluto transfer station.
• Qin Tian met Luo Xiang, the liaison soldier assigned to escort him to Ice Extreme Pass.
• Qin Tian boarded a specialized aircraft with Luo Xiang and began flying across Pluto's frozen landscape toward Ice Extreme Pass.

Qin Tian arrived at the Ice Extreme Pass to take over as Garrison Commander and received a briefing from the outgoing commander, Hai Mo. Hai Mo warned him about Administrative Officer Duan Guangtai, whose transfer appeared intended to target Qin Tian on behalf of the Luo Hou Family.

• Qin Tian spotted the Ice Extreme Pass from the aircraft and saw its fortified ring wall, settlement, and guarded southern gate.
• Qin Tian landed and met Hai Mo, who welcomed him and explained that he had maintained the defenses but failed to develop the territory.
• Hai Mo led Qin Tian inside and handed over personnel rosters, equipment inventories, Snow Beast maps, and other information about the pass.
• Hai Mo privately warned Qin Tian to watch out for Duan Guangtai, an Administrative Officer from the Luo Hou Family who had been transferred to the pass to target him.

Qin Tian took over as Garrison Commander of Ice Extreme Pass after Hai Mo departed, then immediately faced a public challenge from Administrative Officer Duan Guangtai. The chapter left their struggle for control poised to begin.

• Hai Mo warned Qin Tian that Duan Guangtai, backed by the Luo Hou Family, had interfered with military appointments and would try to obstruct him.
• Hai Mo said goodbye to the soldiers of Ice Extreme Pass and departed by aircraft.
• Qin Tian officially assumed command and asked the four Regiment Commanders to step forward, but they waited for Duan Guangtai's cue before responding.
• Duan Guangtai made the Regiment Commanders visibly defer to him, then mocked them into obeying Qin Tian's order to return to the crowd.
• Qin Tian recognized Duan Guangtai's provocation and accepted that their contest for influence had begun.

Qin Tian punished four Regiment Commanders for disobeying orders and ordered Duan Guangtai to clear the snow at Ice Extreme Pass. Duan Guangtai refused and challenged Qin Tian, leaving the soldiers fearing a clash between the two Sixth Order experts.

• Qin Tian used his Soul Power to bring Zhai Jialu, Qu Feng, Sang Yanhua, and Fan Jun to their knees, stripped them of command, and demoted them to ordinary soldiers.
• Duan Guangtai accused Qin Tian of illegally punishing the soldiers, but Qin Tian asserted his authority as Garrison Commander and told Duan he had no right to interfere in military affairs.
• Qin Tian ordered Duan Guangtai to lead a team and clear every bit of snow from Ice Extreme Pass before seven that evening, threatening to make him sweep it himself if he failed.
• Duan Guangtai refused the order, released his Sixth Order aura, and challenged Qin Tian to punish him.
• The soldiers feared that a fight between Qin Tian and Duan Guangtai could destroy the fortress and harm everyone nearby.

Qin Tian established his authority at Ice Extreme Pass by swiftly overpowering Duan Guangtai, the Administrative Officer who had challenged his command. He left Duan bound and suspended in the snow as the soldiers accepted Qin Tian as their new leader.

• Duan Guangtai dismissed Qin Tian and planned to sideline him with the backing of the Luo Hou Family.
• Qin Tian used the Power of Space and draining vines to crush Duan Guangtai’s defenses, bind him, and hoist him into the air.
• Qin Tian declared that Duan Guangtai would remain suspended until he was ready to fulfill his duties as Administrative Officer.
• Qin Tian ordered the soldiers to return to their posts, and Duan Guangtai’s trusted men left after Qin Tian warned them not to join him.
• Duan Guangtai’s fury and injuries caused him to spit blood and weaken as Qin Tian turned toward the main fortress.

Inzagi Luo Hou learned that Qin Tian had crushed Duan Guangtai’s attempt to challenge his authority at Ice Extreme Pass and feared Qin Tian might threaten the Luo Hou Family’s interests. Yang Zheng reconsidered Qin Tian’s abilities and decided to send him support.

• Inzagi Luo Hou learned that Duan Guangtai had been publicly humiliated and stripped of influence at Ice Extreme Pass.
• Inzagi reviewed Qin Tian’s file and worried that Qin Tian could develop Ice Extreme Pass and threaten the Luo Hou Family’s position.
• Yang Zheng watched footage of Duan Guangtai hanging in the air and recognized that Qin Tian had secured control of Ice Extreme Pass.
• Yang Zheng decided to prepare a gift for Qin Tian and placed a call.

Qin Tian tightened his control over Ice Extreme Pass by punishing Duan Guangtai and restoring the displaced defense commanders. As the pass’s veterans celebrated their return to authority, Qin Tian looked toward its untapped resources and vowed to transform the territory.

• After leaving Duan Guangtai suspended for five hours, Qin Tian lowered him into the snow and ordered him to clear the pass within half an hour.
• Duan Guangtai swallowed his anger in front of Qin Tian, then slapped his subordinates and ordered them to clear the snow within twenty minutes.
• Qin Tian reinstated the four former defense regiment commanders and told them to prepare a new list of officers.
• The four commanders announced the reinstatements, prompting cheers from veterans and low-ranking officers who had lost their posts.
• Qin Tian watched the celebrations and resolved to turn Ice Extreme Pass into Pluto’s brightest jewel within three years.

After restoring the Old Cadres to their positions and stripping Duan Guangtai’s allies of rank, Qin Tian faced a sudden level-six Ice Storm threatening Ice Extreme Pass. He organized the outpost’s defenses and promised to handle the Snow Beasts as the storm approached.

• Qin Tian reinstated the Old Cadres, demoted Duan Guangtai’s appointees, and ordered everyone to hand over their duties within three hours.
• Duan Guangtai resented Qin Tian’s actions but took comfort in the snow being cleared from Ice Extreme Pass.
• Qin Tian considered how to make Ice Extreme Pass livable before a sudden warning announced a level-six Ice Storm and likely Snow Beast Riot approaching in twenty-five minutes.
• Duan Guangtai decided to flee rather than face the coming disaster, believing Qin Tian’s command would be ruined.
• Qin Tian ordered the regiments to activate the Energy Shield, distribute supplies, and build three defensive lines, then stood on the wall as the storm and Snow Beasts drew near.

Qin Tian held Ice Extreme Pass against the Ice Storm rather than evacuating, while Duan Guangtai and his men deserted. As Sixth Order Snow Beasts gathered outside the failing defenses, Qin Tian prepared to use his Void power in battle.

• Qin Tian chose to defend Ice Extreme Pass, reasoning that saving the stronghold would preserve morale and establish his authority.
• Qin Tian sensed Duan Guangtai and his trusted men fleeing the pass but let them go until after the storm.
• The Ice Storm engulfed Ice Extreme Pass, and soldiers fed Energy Crystals into the Psionic Reactor to keep the shield intact.
• Snow Beasts emerged from the storm and surrounded the pass, including many powerful Sixth Order beasts.
• With the soldiers looking to him for hope, Qin Tian raised his hand and began to unleash his Void talent.

Qin Tian used his Void Seal to turn the Snow Beasts’ attacks back on them and banish the first wave into the void. As more beasts surrounded Ice Extreme Pass, Zyra joined him, and they fought together to hold the pass.

• Snow Giants and Crystal Ice Beasts attacked Ice Extreme Pass, but Qin Tian froze their projectiles in midair and sent them back into the horde.
• Qin Tian immobilized the charging Snow Beasts and opened a void crack that sucked them inside.
• More Snow Beasts surrounded Ice Extreme Pass from all sides as the storm strained the energy shield.
• Zyra’s vines burst from the ground, spread over the pass, and drained the energy of the Snow Beasts they caught.
• Qin Tian cut down the advancing beasts with Void Blades while Zyra’s vines attacked, and together they kept the horde from reaching Ice Extreme Pass.

Qin Tian and the vine drove back the snowstorm’s leading Snow Beast wave, then Qin Tian ordered the soldiers at Ice Extreme Pass to fight the weaker herd that followed. The soldiers defeated the attackers with towers, rifles, grenades, and spells, and celebrated a major victory.

• After the snowstorm cleared, Qin Tian told the Regiment Commanders that another, larger but weaker Snow Beast herd was approaching and left it for the soldiers to fight.
• The Regiment Commanders organized their units, and the soldiers prepared their Psionic Towers, weapons, and spells for battle.
• Tens of thousands of Snow Velvet Beetles, thousands of Ice Ridge Beasts, and other Snow Beasts reached Ice Extreme Pass and attacked the walls.
• The soldiers used their weapons and spells to cut down the herd, while Qin Tian killed a Frost Mist Giant Python that broke through their defenses.
• The soldiers and Psionic Towers defeated the last Ice Ridge Beast, and the warriors cheered their victory.

After Ice Extreme Pass’s victory over the Snow Beast horde, Qin Tian investigated the unnatural Ice Storm and discovered traces of a powerful human’s murderous aura alongside an inhuman presence. Suspecting Asura of the Luo Hou Family was involved, he secretly followed the lingering auras into the Ice Field.

• Soldiers collected valuable Snow Beast remains, and they looked forward to the changes and rewards the new Military Lord would bring to Ice Extreme Pass.
• Zhang Hao urged Qin Tian to rest, but Qin Tian left to investigate the Ice Storm because it had formed too suddenly to be natural.
• Qin Tian used Space Blink to reach the Desolate Ice Field, where he found extensive destruction and lingering traces of a battle between powerful Psionic Users.
• Qin Tian sensed an inhuman, ice-cold presence and a human aura steeped in bloodlust, then suspected the latter belonged to Asura of the Luo Hou Family.
• Qin Tian entered Stealth and Breath Concealment and followed the two auras toward the depths of the Ice Field.