Ch. 601Warp Engine Technology

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Chen Chen recovers and receives the black stone slab, which reveals the Principle of Civilization of Black Light City and the entire apocalyptic dimension.
  • Chen Chen discovers the black stone slab's power to control human thoughts within a 1km radius and temporarily alter their minds.
  • Chen Chen returns to reality, where the Warp Engine technology is being studied by scientists at Black Light Technology.
  • Chen Chen discusses the potential risks and benefits of Warp Engine technology with Little X, acknowledging the Great Filter effect in civilization development.

Character Developments

  • Chen Chen: Recovers to peak state, accepts the inheritance of the black stone slab, and gains new abilities. He also reflects on the risks and benefits of advanced technologies like the Warp Engine.
  • Little X: Shows concern about the potential devastating effects of Warp Engine technology, similar to the Black Hole Surface dimension. She also considers the Great Filter effect in civilization development.

Significant Themes

  • The double-edged nature of advanced technology: while bringing progress and benefits, it also presents risks and potential crises.
  • The Great Filter effect: the idea that there's a threshold or barrier (filter) that civilizations must pass through to advance, which may cause their demise.
  • The responsibility of leaders: Chen Chen acknowledges the need to prepare for and mitigate the risks associated with advanced technologies.

Character Interactions

  • Chen Chen and Little X discuss the implications and potential dangers of the Warp Engine technology, with Chen Chen reassuring Little X about the need to prepare for and mitigate these risks.
  • Chen Chen remotely controls and influences a corrupt official in Black Light City using the black stone slab, demonstrating its power.

Ch. 602The Superpower Special Police Team's Six-Person Squad

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Psionics users have gained acceptance in society, with many joining forces like the Superpower Investigation Department, psionics user special police teams, and the mysterious Black Light Foundation.
  • A secret organization, the Psionics Threat Association, aims to eliminate psionics users, targeting the Superpower Special Police Teams.
  • The New York branch of Blackwatch Company receives a warning about this threat.
  • The Superpower Special Police Team is called to handle a robbery in Queens District, where a psionics user is involved.

Character Developments

  • Guardian John: The team captain and most popular member, John is calm, collected, and strategic. He's promoted to a high-ranking official in the New York branch.
  • Liu Zhijian: Now the highest-ranking official of Blackwatch Company in the North American Zone, he's worried about the team's involvement in the extremist organization's affairs due to their public image.
  • New Team Members: Rubber Woman Heidi, Catwoman Anna, and Dragonfly Man Jeff join the team through a talent show, each with unique abilities.

Significant Themes

  • Acceptance vs. Hostility: Psionics users are generally accepted but still face deep-seated hostility from some people who fear their power.
  • Public Image vs. Reality: The Superpower Special Police Team is seen as righteous heroes by the public, but their true motivations and actions are more complex.
  • Power and Control: The struggle between psionics users and those who fear them reflects the theme of power and control.

Character Interactions

  • John and Liu Zhijian: There's a clear hierarchy and mutual respect between them. Liu Zhijian values John's popularity and influence, while John respects Liu's authority.
  • Team Dynamics: The team members have a camaraderie, with John as the clear leader. They're willing to protect each other and their families, even if it means acting against the company's initial advice.
  • Public vs. Private: The team members' public personas contrast with their private discussions, highlighting the theme of duality and hidden motivations.

Ch. 603The Arms Dealer

Key Plot Points and Events

  • An assassination attempt is made on the Superpower Special Police Team during a robbery intervention.
  • John, the team captain, discovers a sniper and eliminates two assassins.
  • A hostage situation occurs, which John resolves by disarming the perpetrator without harming the hostage.
  • The team realizes the robbery was a diversion, and the real target was them.
  • Austin from the company assures the team that the situation will be handled secretly.

Character Developments

  • John demonstrates his leadership, quick thinking, and powerful abilities in handling the crisis.
  • The team members show their skills and teamwork in subduing the robbers.
  • Austin displays confidence in managing the situation behind the scenes.

Significant Themes

  • Trust and loyalty: The team's trust in Austin and the company's ability to handle the situation.
  • Power and responsibility: John's use of his powers to protect civilians and maintain justice.
  • Conspiracy and deception: The robbers' plan to target the team and the sniper's attempt to assassinate them.

Character Interactions

  • John and the sniper/accomplice: John quickly assesses and neutralizes the threat, showcasing his combat skills and decisiveness.
  • John and the hostage-taker: John uses his powers to disarm the hostage-taker without harming the hostage, demonstrating his control and restraint.
  • The team members: They work together to subdue the robbers, displaying their teamwork and coordination.
  • John and Austin: John reports the situation to Austin, and Austin assures him that the company will handle the matter, showing their professional relationship and trust.

Ch. 604The Harvest and Psionic Levels

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Black Light Technology releases a large batch of Compound L, with specific factions designated to receive them.
  • Olov, a Black Light Technology executive, discusses the release with his subordinates, revealing the company's power and the danger of disobedience.
  • Chen Chen learns about the Compound L distribution and orders the B.S.S. troops to reclaim any embezzled assets.
  • The Earth Federation becomes aware of the Compound L distribution but cannot understand Chen Chen's purpose.
  • Warlords in the Middle East inject Compound L, leading to an increase in psionics users and intensified conflicts.
  • The Earth Federation dispatches a joint army to suppress the turmoil, leading to heavy psionics user casualties.
  • The Earth Federation introduces a psionics user grading system, dividing them into three systems (physique, elemental, mind) and four levels (Delta, Gamma, Beta, Alpha).

Character Developments

  • Olov: Reveals his loyalty to Black Light Technology and the danger of disobedience.
  • Chen Chen: Orders the B.S.S. troops to reclaim embezzled Compound L and shows his long-term strategy in creating psionics users.
  • Warlords in the Middle East: Become more powerful after injecting Compound L, leading to increased conflicts.

Significant Themes

  • Power and control: Black Light Technology's power and the danger of disobedience, as well as the Earth Federation's attempt to control psionics users.
  • Greed and consequences: The greed of arms dealers and warlords leading to their downfall.
  • Long-term strategy: Chen Chen's long-term plan to create psionics users and the Earth Federation's response to the emerging psionics user threat.

Character Interactions

  • Olov and his subordinates: Olov warns his subordinates about the danger of disobedience and the company's power.
  • Chen Chen and Little X: Chen Chen discusses the Compound L distribution and orders the B.S.S. troops to reclaim embezzled assets.
  • Warlords in the Middle East: They interact and clash, leading to increased conflicts and the emergence of more powerful psionics users.

Ch. 605Spaceport

Key Plot Points and Events

  • The global population surpasses ten billion, a decade earlier than projected.
  • Black Light Technology's advancements in lifespan extension and extraterrestrial colonization are acknowledged by the Earth Federation.
  • Chen Chen decides to build a spaceport for Black Light Technology, launching a mechanical platform into geostationary orbit to construct it.
  • The first Warp Engine ship, "Courageous Charge," is completed and prepares for its maiden voyage.

Character Developments

  • Chen Chen demonstrates his ambition and strategic thinking in building a colossal spaceport.
  • Little X shows initiative and understanding in assisting Chen Chen's plans.

Significant Themes

  • Rapid technological advancement and its impact on society.
  • Humanity's expansion into space and the potential benefits for Black Light Technology.
  • The competition between Black Light Technology and the Four Continents Zone in extraterrestrial colonization.

Character Interactions

  • Chen Chen and Little X collaborate on plans for the spaceport and the Warp Engine ship.
  • The Earth Federation and Black Light Technology maintain a cordial relationship while subtly competing in extraterrestrial colonization efforts.

Ch. 606A Kiss from Subspace

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Humanity's first warp experiment using the Courageous Charge ship.
  • The ship warps from lunar orbit to Mars orbit, compressing the distance by a factor of ten thousand.
  • The ship disappears from Earth's view upon entering subspace and reappears at Mars orbit after six minutes, transmitting encrypted signals.
  • Chen Chen intercepts and deciphers the signals, revealing footage of subspace and the Courageous Charge's hull suffering slight corrosion.
  • Chen Chen decides to send Delta-class experimental personnel via the Watchman Teleportation Pile to Mars and into the Courageous Charge for further testing.

Character Developments

  • Chen Chen demonstrates caution and prudence in dealing with subspace travel, learning from past experiences and ensuring the safety of his experiments.
  • Little X assists Chen Chen in intercepting, deciphering, and analyzing the signals from the Courageous Charge.

Significant Themes

  • The vastness of the universe and the need for advanced technology, like warp engines, to support civilization's rise.
  • The dangers and unknowns of subspace, as evidenced by the Courageous Charge's hull corrosion and the bizarre phenomena witnessed.
  • The importance of thorough testing and caution when dealing with potentially hazardous environments, such as subspace.

Character Interactions

  • Chen Chen and Little X work together to analyze the data and footage from the Courageous Charge's subspace voyage.
  • Chen Chen makes decisions regarding the next phase of the experiment, involving Delta-class experimental personnel, without direct interaction with other characters in this chapter.

Ch. 607The Choice of Humanity

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Chen Chen's parents are caught in a protest against Blackwatch Company in New York City.
  • Chen Chen travels to New York to ensure his parents' safety.
  • He witnesses a protest against androids, leading to the destruction of several androids.
  • Chen Chen meets his parents and younger brother, who are unharmed.
  • Chen Chen plans to discuss his father's affair with him.

Character Developments

  • Chen Chen: Shows concern for his parents' safety and is troubled by his father's affair.
  • Chen Chen's Father: Continues his affair, causing tension with Chen Chen.
  • Chen Chen's Mother: Upset by the destruction of their android, "Xiao Dai."
  • Chen Zeyu (Chen Chen's Younger Brother): Still fearful of Chen Chen.

Significant Themes

  • The impact of advanced technology (androids) on society and human jobs.
  • The struggle between humanity and technology, and the potential for conflict.
  • The complexity of family dynamics and relationships, especially concerning infidelity.

Character Interactions

  • Chen Chen interacts with his parents and younger brother, showing concern for their safety.
  • Chen Chen's parents display tension due to his father's affair.
  • Chen Chen's younger brother, Chen Zeyu, remains fearful of Chen Chen.
  • The protestors and the Superpower Special Police Team interact, with the protestors accusing the team of being lackeys of the government.

Ch. 608605—The Arrogance of Espers

Key Plot Points and Events

  • The Superpower Special Police Team, led by John, is sent to disperse a protest against Blackwatch Company's androids but fails due to their arrogance and lack of empathy for the protesters.
  • John, enraged by the protesters' actions, leaves the scene, and the team follows suit.
  • Chen Chen, observing the scene, decides to use John to eliminate the masterminds behind the protests.
  • John receives an assassination list from Liu Zhijian, including the protest leader, Amelia Susanna, and four high-ranking officials.
  • Susanna senses danger and tries to flee, but John is waiting for her.

Character Developments

  • John: John's arrogance and superiority complex as a psionics user are highlighted. His anger and humiliation from the protesters' actions lead him to accept the assassination mission without hesitation.
  • Chen Chen: Chen Chen demonstrates his strategic thinking by using John to eliminate the masterminds behind the protests, showing his ability to manipulate events to his advantage.
  • Amelia Susanna: Susanna's motivation for leading the protests is revealed to be financial gain. She becomes a target of John's assassination mission.

Significant Themes

  • Arrogance and Superiority Complex: The theme of arrogance and superiority complex is explored through John's character. His belief in his own superiority leads to his failure in handling the protest and his willingness to engage in assassinations.
  • Manipulation and Power Dynamics: Chen Chen's manipulation of events to achieve his goals highlights the theme of power dynamics and the use of others to achieve one's objectives.

Character Interactions

  • John and Liu Zhijian: John's relationship with Liu Zhijian is strained due to John's growing instability and arrogance. Liu Zhijian is forced to comply with John's demands but also reports John's behavior to the higher-ups.
  • John and the Protesters: John's interaction with the protesters highlights his lack of empathy and understanding for their plight. His inability to connect with them leads to the failure of the mission.
  • Chen Chen and John: Chen Chen's interaction with John is indirect but manipulative. He uses John's arrogance and anger to further his own goals, showing no regard for the lives affected by his actions.

Ch. 609606—Slaughter and Trial

Plot Points and Events

  • John, under Chen Chen's orders, assassinates five targets in a single night, including Susanna and Matthew.
  • John shows restraint, avoiding unnecessary casualties, but Matthew's private jet is destroyed, resulting in innocent deaths.
  • John returns to the New York branch building, where Liu Zhijian and Sarah await him.

Character Developments

  • John: Becomes more detached and confident in his power, passes Chen Chen's initial test.
  • Sarah: Revealed to be a psionics user (Beta-class), tests John's strength.

Significant Themes

  • Power and its consequences: John's actions have significant impacts, both intended and unintended.
  • The true power behind Blackwatch Company: Chen Chen's influence is growing.

Character Interactions

  • John and Sarah: Their reunion is tense, with Sarah testing John's strength.
  • John and Liu Zhijian: Liu Zhijian shows fear and respect towards John.

Ch. 610607 - The Meeting

Key Plot Points and Events

  • John Oppenheimer meets Chen Chen, the founder of Blackwatch Company, after over a decade of Chen Chen staying low-key.
  • Chen Chen offers John a new contract: Deputy Director of Blackwatch's North American Zone headquarters and official membership in God's Forbidden Zone with Alpha-class authority.
  • John accepts the offer, expressing his dedication to fighting for the company's interests.

Character Developments

  • John Oppenheimer: Realizes the power and mystery behind Chen Chen, feels a sense of pride in his pure psionic bloodline, and accepts a new position with improved conditions.
  • Chen Chen: Shows his ability to intimidate and control, revealing his non-trust-based approach to managing people tied to the company's interests.

Significant Themes

  • Power and control: Chen Chen's ability to intimidate and control, John's pride in his pure psionic bloodline, and the theme of binding people's interests to the company.
  • Human nature and trust: Little X's concern about John's potential betrayal, and Chen Chen's response that trust is not the issue when people's interests are tied to the company.

Character Interactions

  • Chen Chen and John Oppenheimer: Their first meeting, where Chen Chen intimidates John and offers him a new contract, while John expresses his dedication to the company.
  • Little X and Chen Chen: Little X voices her concern about John's potential betrayal, and Chen Chen explains his approach to managing people tied to the company's interests.

Ch. 611Subspace Contamination

Key Plot Points and Events

  • The Courageous Charge, a Delta-class experimental spaceship, disappears for three hours after entering subspace, reappearing with a corroded hull and nine out of ten human crew members dead from madness.
  • The sole surviving crew member, Baruch, is sent to Spire 2 on Mars and is found to be highly agitated and emitting subspace aura.
  • Chen Chen visits Baruch, using a black stone slab to calm him and extract information about his experience in subspace.
  • Baruch describes seeing countless eyes in subspace and transforming into an unknown life form before dying.
  • Chen Chen decides to send ten high-level psionics users for another subspace navigation experiment.

Character Developments

  • Chen Chen demonstrates his concern for the well-being of his crew and his determination to understand and control subspace.
  • Baruch, the surviving crew member, is initially highly agitated and emitting subspace aura, but Chen Chen's intervention calms him briefly.
  • Nancy, a clone of Little X, shows loyalty and efficiency in following Chen Chen's orders.

Significant Themes

  • The dangers and mysteries of subspace, including its ability to drive humans mad and transform them, and the need for further exploration to understand and control it.
  • The contrast between human vulnerability and the resilience of the Black Knights in subspace.
  • The potential of psionics users in exploring and interacting with subspace.

Character Interactions

  • Chen Chen interacts with Baruch, using the black stone slab to calm him and extract information about his subspace experience.
  • Chen Chen gives orders to Nancy, demonstrating his authority and her loyalty.
  • Chen Chen communicates with Little X through Nancy, showing their close working relationship.

Ch. 612Xiao

Plot Points and Events

  • Chen Chen injects ten felons with Compound L, turning them into psionics users for an experiment.
  • The psionics users are teleported to Spire No. 2, where Chen Chen inspects them.
  • Xiao, a Gamma-class psionics user with a unique ability to detect other psionics users, is among them.
  • Chen Chen promises freedom to the psionics users if they survive the experiment.
  • The psionics users are transported to the Courageous Charge spaceship for the experiment.
  • Xiao reflects on his life and the experiment's instructions, feeling the ship's warp sequence.

Character Developments

  • Chen Chen: Shows interest in Xiao's unique ability and promises freedom to the psionics users if they survive the experiment.
  • Xiao: Reflects on his past, feels tempted by the promise of freedom, and experiences the ship's warp sequence.

Significant Themes

  • Freedom vs. Imprisonment: Xiao's desire for freedom contrasts with his current imprisonment, and the promise of freedom drives his participation in the experiment.
  • Power and Control: Chen Chen's power and control over the psionics users are evident in his ability to grant or deny their freedom.
  • Uncertainty and Hope: Xiao's uncertain future and the hope of freedom keep him engaged in the experiment despite the risks.

Character Interactions

  • Chen Chen interacts with Xiao, showing interest in his unique ability.
  • Xiao interacts with the voice from the intercom, receiving instructions for the experiment.
  • There's no direct interaction between Xiao and other psionics users, but they share a common goal and experience the experiment together.

Ch. 613The Crying

Key Plot Points and Events

  • The spaceship, Courageous Charge, encounters a malfunction during warp, causing it to stop.
  • Xiao, a blind man with the ability to observe psionics, hears a distant crying sound and smells sulfur.
  • The ship's AI, who can communicate directly with Xiao, informs him that the ship is trapped in subspace, a dangerous dimension that shortens travel distance but increases mortality rates.
  • Xiao is brought to the bridge, where he sees endless black vines wrapping around the ship in subspace, while others see only deep yellow mist.
  • Xiao hears a crying sound that no one else can, which gets closer to him. He sees a vision of his dead wife's corpse moving towards him.

Character Developments

  • Xiao: Realizes he can see subspace due to his blindness and psionic abilities. Experiences fear and distress as he hears the crying sound and sees his wife's corpse.
  • Ship's AI: Reveals its existence and capabilities, showing concern for the crew's safety and seeking Xiao's help to escape subspace.

Significant Themes

  • Perception vs. Reality: Xiao's unique abilities allow him to perceive subspace differently from others, challenging their understanding of reality.
  • Fear of the Unknown: Xiao's fear is amplified by the mysterious crying sound and his vision of his dead wife.
  • The Price of Progress: Subspace travel, while shortening travel distance, poses significant risks to the crew.

Character Interactions

  • Xiao and the Ship's AI: Xiao interacts with the AI, learning about subspace and seeking its help to understand the crying sound and his vision.
  • Xiao and the Crying Sound/Vision: Xiao's fear and distress increase as the crying sound gets closer and he sees his dead wife's corpse moving towards him.

Ch. 614The Hyperspace Navigation Experiment Succeeds

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Xiao survives a subspace navigation experiment, during which he encounters an illusion of his deceased wife.
  • The ship successfully returns to reality, with Xiao as the sole surviving experimental personnel.
  • Chen Chen, who predicted Xiao's survival, orders the ship to return to Mars and requests a meeting with Xiao.

Character Developments

  • Xiao: Survives the subspace voyage, exhibits exceptional navigation skills, and faces a traumatic illusion of his wife.
  • Chen Chen: Confirms his predictions about Xiao and subspace, plans to meet Xiao personally.

Significant Themes

  • The dangers and mysteries of subspace.
  • The power of psionics users in unique environments like subspace.
  • The psychological toll of the experiment on Xiao.

Character Interactions

  • Xiao and the AI: Xiao communicates with the ship's AI, who attempts to comfort and guide him through the experiment.
  • Xiao and Chen Chen: Chen Chen, the mastermind behind the experiment, plans to meet Xiao upon his return.

Ch. 615Synthesis of Element 126

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Chen Chen discovers Xiao, a psionic user who can navigate subspace, and extracts his DNA for future research.
  • Element 126, a superheavy element, is successfully synthesized by Black Light Technology's High Energy Physics Department after a decade of research and a significant investment in a super-large particle accelerator.

Character Developments

  • Xiao, a Delta-class experimental personnel, is granted freedom and hired as a subspace navigation consultant by Chen Chen after his successful navigation of subspace.
  • Professor Otmar, a renowned high-energy physicist, leads the team that synthesizes Element 126 and expresses gratitude to Chen Chen for providing the necessary resources and recognition.

Significant Themes

  • The pursuit of scientific breakthroughs and their impact on humanity.
  • The importance of talented individuals and their recognition in history.
  • Chen Chen's ambition and desire for immortality.

Character Interactions

  • Chen Chen interacts with Xiao, granting him freedom and a job, and later with Professor Otmar, acknowledging the team's achievement in synthesizing Element 126.
  • Professor Otmar expresses gratitude to Chen Chen for providing the resources and recognition for the successful synthesis of Element 126.

Ch. 616October 1, 2040 — Moon Rabbit Space Station

Key Plot Points and Events

  • A mysterious, alien-like spacecraft is observed and recorded by an amateur astronomer, causing global sensation and controversy.
  • Black Light Technology confirms the spacecraft as the Moon Rabbit Space Station, sparking worldwide criticism and suspicion.
  • Chen Chen, undeterred by the criticism, focuses on designing a larger, more advanced subspace ship for interstellar travel.

Character Developments

  • Chen Chen remains steadfast in his goals, prioritizing humanity's future in space despite public scrutiny.
  • Little X, Chen Chen's AI assistant, plays a crucial role in designing and advising on the new subspace ship.

Significant Themes

  • Humanity's expansion into space and the challenges it faces.
  • The tension between Chen Chen's ambitions and the Earth Federation's apprehension.
  • The potential of subspace travel and the need for advanced technology to overcome its obstacles.

Character Interactions

  • Chen Chen and Little X collaborate on designing the new subspace ship, with Little X providing technical expertise and Chen Chen making strategic decisions.
  • Chen Chen's relationship with the Earth Federation remains tense, with the Federation viewing his actions with suspicion and disapproval.

Ch. 617The Launch of Galactic Colonization

Key Plot Points and Events

  • The Moon Rabbit space station expands significantly, becoming visible to the naked eye.
  • Chen Chen's actions at the Lilith conference cause concern among the Earth Federation members, as the Moon Rabbit station and its warships are not registered with the Earth Federation.
  • Chen Chen reveals his intention to explore subspace and colonize other star systems, causing unease among the Earth Federation members.
  • The first Interstellar grade ship, the Blacklight, is completed after three months of construction.
  • The Blacklight is prepared for its maiden voyage to Kepler-642b, carrying Xiao as the subspace navigator, android engineers, Black Knight guards, and prisoners for colonization.

Character Developments

  • Chen Chen demonstrates his growing power and influence, causing concern among the Earth Federation members.
  • Xiao is trained as a qualified subspace navigator for the Blacklight's maiden voyage.

Significant Themes

  • The exploration and colonization of space, and the potential threats and benefits it brings to humanity.
  • The growing power and influence of Black Light Technology and Chen Chen, and its impact on the Earth Federation.
  • The exploration of subspace and its potential secrets, as well as the dangers it poses to humans.

Character Interactions

  • Chen Chen interacts with the Earth Federation members at the Lilith conference, causing concern and unease among them.
  • Chen Chen discusses the Blacklight's maiden voyage with Little X, expressing his anticipation for the exploration of subspace and Kepler-642b.

Ch. 618Birth

Key Plot Points and Events

  • The first human migration to Kepler-642b begins, taking approximately 2 to 3 years.
  • The Blacklight ship departs Earth, using subspace navigation technology to traverse 1,115 light-years in a short time.
  • The ship passes through Mandeville Points near Uranus and Pluto for safe subspace entry and exit.

Character Developments

  • Xiao, the subspace navigator, has undergone significant physical and mental changes due to his exposure to subspace currents. He is now bald, with brain-computer interfaces, and has aged considerably.
  • Xiao's assistants, Gordon and Marcy, are former convicts given abilities similar to Xiao's and tasked with assisting him during the voyage.

Significant Themes

  • The incredible speed and distance of the voyage highlight humanity's newfound capabilities and the potential for interstellar travel.
  • The dangers and precautions of subspace navigation are emphasized, with Xiao's transformation and the need for assistants underscoring the risks involved.

Character Interactions

  • Xiao interacts with his assistants, Gordon and Marcy, expressing his hopes for their successful collaboration during the voyage.
  • Chen Chen interacts with androids in Ares City, observing their programmed behavior and the city's development.
  • Chen Chen senses an ominous aura from a newborn baby in the central hospital, hinting at an unknown threat or anomaly.

Ch. 619Ominous Signs

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Chen Chen experiences a strange illusion at a Mars hospital, involving a newborn baby, a dilapidated hospital, and a murky yellow sky with black shadows.
  • The Blacklight successfully enters subspace around the same time as the baby's birth.
  • Chen Chen orders the Black Knight to take custody of the infant, suspecting it holds a great secret.

Character Developments

  • Chen Chen: Becomes increasingly vigilant about the potential threats subspace poses to humanity, especially after the infant's birth.
  • Little X: Continues to grow and learn, handling tasks independently but still seeking guidance from Chen Chen on complex matters.

Significant Themes

  • The unknown dangers and mysteries of subspace.
  • The potential threats posed by the first naturally born psionics user.
  • The importance of recording data and experiences during exploration and pioneering endeavors.

Character Interactions

  • Chen Chen interacts with Nancy, his AI assistant on Mars, to investigate the infant's background and issue orders.
  • Xiao, the navigator of the Blacklight, interacts with Marcy and Gordon, his fellow crew members, guiding the spaceship through subspace while recording data and experiences.

Ch. 620The Dyson Cloud

Key Plot Points and Events

  • The Blacklight spaceship enters subspace, disappearing from the known universe.
  • Chen Chen, on Earth, continues his subspace travel experiments and develops a resource-gathering system using large transport ships and unmanned mining vessels.
  • Chen Chen envisions building a Dyson cloud, a series of rings orbiting the sun to harvest solar energy, as a long-term energy solution.
  • The plan involves dismantling Mercury for resources, using subspace technology for trajectory adjustments, and launching Dyson cloud units onto the sun's surface.
  • Black Light Technology announces the Blackwatch Dyson Cloud Project globally.

Character Developments

  • Chen Chen: Shows long-term strategic thinking, considering humanity's energy needs decades in advance. He's decisive and efficient in decision-making.
  • Little X: Demonstrates advanced AI capabilities, generating detailed construction plans and optimizing processes for the Dyson cloud project.

Significant Themes

  • Long-term planning and foresight.
  • Energy sustainability and resource management.
  • The potential and limitations of advanced technology.

Character Interactions

  • Chen Chen discusses his Dyson cloud idea with Little X, who provides technical support and optimizes the plan.
  • Chen Chen decides to announce the Blackwatch Dyson Cloud Project globally, demonstrating his willingness to involve the entire human society in the endeavor.
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