Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Yin, Qiong Xi'er, and Wei Rong discuss a counterattack strategy, involving detonating the 焢 in the Technology Starfield.
• Lu Yin upgrades poisons and other items using his Dice Talent and Star Energy Marrow.
• The war in the starry sky intensifies, with Ake severely injured and Modified Humans bombarding the Great Wood Rock Area.
• Ancestor Jianshan and Yan Phineas launch a surprise attack on Yan Sheng, forcing him to retreat.
• Ancestor Jianshan pursues Yan Sheng into the Technology Starfield, leading to a fierce chase.

Character Developments

• Lu Yin upgrades his poisons and other items, demonstrating his strategic thinking and resourcefulness.
• Ancestor Jianshan shows his prowess as a powerful combatant, engaging Yan Sheng in a fierce battle.

Significant Themes

• The theme of counterattack and retaliation is prominent in this chapter, with characters discussing and executing a counterattack strategy.
• The theme of upgrading and enhancing one's abilities is also emphasized, as Lu Yin upgrades his poisons and other items.

Character Interactions

• Lu Yin interacts with Qiong Xi'er and Wei Rong, discussing the counterattack strategy and sharing their thoughts.
• Ancestor Jianshan and Yan Sheng engage in a fierce battle, showcasing their power and determination.
• Lu Yin and Ake work together to defend the Great Wood Rock Area against the Modified Humans' bombardment.

Summary

Plot Points and Events

• Ancestor Jianshan pursues Yan Sheng and encounters a technological fortress, leading to a confrontation with powerful enemies.
• Ancestor Jianshan is surrounded and outmatched, with Yan Sheng revealing that he and Mo Jiangshan had been watching the Great Wood Rock Area, seeking revenge or something from Ancestor Jianshan.
• Ancestor Jianshan uses the Blood-colored Bell, causing a massive explosion that destroys the technological fortress and severely injures or kills many powerful enemies, including Yan Sheng.
• Master Yuan rescues Ancestor Jianshan, and they decide to counterattack the Sixth Continent.
• The Tai Mo Hall disciples use arrows coated with a powerful poison to fight against the Sixth Continent's forces, causing significant damage.
• Old Ancestor Mo Jiang orders a retreat due to heavy losses and the threat of the poison.

Character Developments

• Ancestor Jianshan shows his strategic thinking and willingness to make sacrifices for the greater good.
• Yan Sheng and Mo Jiangshan reveal their true intentions and the extent of their power.
• Old Ancestor Mo Jiang shows his concern for his lineage and the limits of his power.

Significant Themes

• The destructive power of the Blood-colored Bell and the "hú" is emphasized, highlighting the potential threat it poses to top experts.
• The theme of strategy and deception is shown through Wei Rong's plan and the successful counterattack.
• The theme of sacrifice is demonstrated through Ancestor Jianshan's decision to use the Bell, knowing the consequences.

Character Interactions

• Ancestor Jianshan interacts with Yan Sheng and Mo Jiangshan, revealing their true intentions and the extent of their power.
• Master Yuan rescues Ancestor Jianshan, showing their bond and trust in each other.
• The Tai Mo Hall disciples work together to fight against the Sixth Continent's forces, demonstrating unity and coordination.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Outer Universe's first counterattack against the Sixth Continent is a great victory.
• Lu Yin's contributions are recognized, and he meets Master Yuan, the leader of the Glory Hall.
• Lu Yin sells his poisons to Elder Da Gu of the Glory Hall for a significant amount of Star Energy Marrow.
• The Border gains temporary peace, and the Technology Starfield shifts to defense.

Character Developments

• Lu Yin's reputation and influence grow due to his contributions in the war.
• Master Yuan reveals his benevolent nature and acknowledges Lu Yin's abilities.
• Elder Da Gu shows generosity and appreciation for Lu Yin's poisons, becoming a significant client.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics between the Outer Universe and the Sixth Continent.
• The value of Lu Yin's contributions and the rewards he receives.
• The temporary peace and shift in strategy due to the war's progress.

Character Interactions

• Lu Yin meets Master Yuan for the first time and is awestruck by his power.
• Lu Yin interacts with Elder Da Gu, leading to a profitable business transaction.
• The Outer Universe's powerhouses, including Master Yuan, work together to defend against the Sixth Continent's offensive.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Mechanical giants from the Technology Starfield attack various territories in the Outer Universe, causing devastation.
• The Glory Hall and other forces work together to eliminate the mechanical giants, keeping the news from reaching the border to maintain morale.
• Xun Qianye arrives on True Yu Star and encounters Xuan Jiu and Ku Wei.
• Ku Wei, Huo Qingshan, and Snow Mountain Ona capture Xun Qianye.

Character Developments

• Xun Qianye shows his mechanical arts and strength but is ultimately captured.
• Ku Wei demonstrates his power and background, using techniques from Lu Yin's arsenal.
• Xuan Jiu briefly appears, predicting Ku Wei's purpose in the Outer Universe, and then vanishes.

Significant Themes

• The threat of the Technology Starfield's mechanical giants and the Outer Universe's response.
• The power dynamics and alliances among different forces in the Outer Universe.
• The consequences of keeping information from cultivators at the border to maintain morale.

Character Interactions

• Xun Qianye encounters Xuan Jiu and Ku Wei, leading to a confrontation.
• Ku Wei, Huo Qingshan, and Snow Mountain Ona work together to capture Xun Qianye.
• Xuan Jiu briefly interacts with Ku Wei, predicting his purpose in the Outer Universe.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Technology Starfield plans to attack the Outer Universe to divert pressure from the border.
• A powerful Modified Human with 400,000 combat power appears in the Canglan Territory, causing panic.
• The Modified Human suddenly leaves without attacking, and the mechanical giants retreat.
• The New Human Alliance steals a box from Shui Ling Star.

Character Developments

• Xun Qianye reveals his connection to the Technology Starfield, causing suspicion among the Imperial Court.
• Lu Yin learns about the attack on the Outer Universe and the theft of the box from Shui Ling Star.
• Master Yuan reveals that the box contains something important but doesn't specify what.

Significant Themes

• The struggle for power and influence between different factions (Imperial Court, Technology Starfield, Outer Universe, New Human Alliance).
• The consequences of diverting resources and attention from one front to another (border vs. Outer Universe).
• The unknown power of the Modified Human and the Sixth Continent.

Character Interactions

• Xun Qianye interacts with the Imperial Court, revealing his connection to the Technology Starfield.
• Lu Yin interacts with Master Yuan, discussing the attack on the Outer Universe and the theft of the box.
• Lu Yin reflects on the power dynamics between the Fifth and Sixth Continents, hoping for intervention from the New Universe.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Yan Family's power declines after Yan Sheng's death, with Qiuhan Qing taking advantage of the situation to harass Yan Xiao Jing.
• Fatty intervenes and defends Yan Xiao Jing, but is severely injured by Qiuhan Qing.
• Yan Xiao Jing and Fatty decide to escape the Burning Blood Domain to avoid Qiuhan Qing's influence.
• In the Outer Universe, the Glory Hall issues a mandatory conscription for the war at the Border, including old assassins of the Cosmic Shield and the Ninth Academy.
• Lu Yin encounters an old assassin from the Cosmic Shield in the Great Wood Rock Area and learns that the Ninth Academy has been conscripted.

Character Developments

• Yan Xiao Jing becomes more determined and resolute, deciding to escape with Fatty to protect herself and her family.
• Fatty shows bravery and loyalty by defending Yan Xiao Jing despite knowing he's no match for Qiuhan Qing.
• The old assassins of the Cosmic Shield awaken and join the war, revealing their immense power and the extent of the Outer Universe's hidden strength.

Significant Themes

• The cruelty of the universe and the consequences of power loss, as seen in the Yan Family's decline after Yan Sheng's death.
• The escalation of the war and the mobilization of all available forces, including hidden powerhouses, to defend against the Sixth Continent and the Technology Starfield.
• The exposure of hidden threats, as the old assassins of the Cosmic Shield reveal themselves, reducing uncertainty for Lu Yin.

Character Interactions

• Qiuhan Qing takes advantage of the Yan Family's weakness to harass Yan Xiao Jing, leading to a confrontation with Fatty.
• Fatty and Yan Xiao Jing decide to escape together, showing mutual support and determination.
• Lu Yin encounters an old assassin from the Cosmic Shield, confirming his suspicions about the Cosmic Shield's origins and strength.
• The Ninth Academy's conscription brings them to the Border, where they will likely interact with Lu Yin and other factions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Yin learns that the Starry Sky Ten Academies are ancient warships roaming the starry sky.
• He visits the Star Picking Tower at the Ninth Academy, seeking to understand the Dream Finger and the unfamiliar starry sky he saw there.
• The Ninth Academy joins the border war, with the Dean personally leading a counterattack and destroying a Technology Fortress.

Character Developments

• Lu Yin's determination to not graduate from the Starry Sky Academy grows, as he recognizes its power and influence.
• The Dean of the Ninth Academy is revealed to be a Star Envoy-level powerhouse, showcasing his explosive temper and formidable strength.

Significant Themes

• The power and mystery of the Starry Sky Academy and its Ten Academies.
• The cycle of cause and effect, and the interconnectedness of past and present, as seen through the Star Picking Tower's revelations.
• The ongoing war between the Fifth and Sixth Continents, and the involvement of powerful figures like Old Ancestor Mo Jiang and Old Ancestor Qiuhan.

Character Interactions

• Lu Yin interacts with Ninth Academy students, who admire and idolize him due to his past actions and reputation.
• Lu Yin meets the Ninth Academy's Star Picking Instructor, who provides cryptic answers to his questions about the Star Picking Tower's revelations.
• Lu Yin learns about the Dean of the Ninth Academy's actions in the war, further understanding the power and influence of the Starry Sky Academy.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Master Yuan reveals his true power and defeats Old Ancestor Mo Jiang and Old Ancestor Qiuhan.
• Ancestor Di, a Cosmos Imprinter, enters the battlefield, marking the start of the most brutal war on the border.
• Old Ancestor Qiuhan attacks the border regions, causing massive destruction and death.
• The Dean of the Ninth Academy and Yuehua Mebis attempt to stop Old Ancestor Qiuhan but fail.
• Mr. Mu appears and freezes time, moving the entire border northward, leaving Old Ancestor Qiuhan behind.

Character Developments

• Master Yuan: Reveals his true power and defeats two powerful opponents, demonstrating his strategic thinking and ruthlessness.
• Ancestor Di: Appears as a Cosmos Imprinter, showing his immense power and pressure.
• Old Ancestor Qiuhan: Demonstrates his overwhelming power and disregard for life, causing massive destruction.
• Mr. Mu: Shows his extraordinary strength by freezing time and moving the entire border, hinting at his enigmatic past and power level.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics: The disparity in power between the Sixth Continent and the Outer Universe is starkly highlighted, showing the consequences of such imbalances.
• Ruthlessness vs. compassion: Characters like Master Yuan and Old Ancestor Qiuhan prioritize the greater good over individual lives, while others like Lu Yin question this approach.
• The unknown: Mr. Mu's appearance and actions emphasize the existence of unknown, powerful forces that can challenge even the most formidable opponents.

Character Interactions

• Master Yuan and Old Ancestor Mo Jiang/Qiuhan: Their battle showcases the extent of Master Yuan's hidden strength and his ability to outmaneuver his opponents.
• Old Ancestor Qiuhan and the border regions: Their interaction highlights the devastating power of a Universe Imprinter and the futility of resistance in the face of such power.
• Lu Yin and Mr. Mu: Their interaction reveals Mr. Mu's enigmatic nature and hints at the true extent of his power, leaving Lu Yin in awe and wonder.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Southern Border Territory's border with the Endless Territory shifts dramatically, with the Six Great Rock Regions moving closer together.
• Old Ancestor Qiuhan, upon returning to the Endless Territory, finds it empty and realizes an unimaginably powerful being has acted.
• Ancestor Di and Master Yuan arrive and clash, destroying their respective exotic treasures, before retreating.
• The border is revealed to have been moved by an unknown powerful entity, causing widespread bewilderment and speculation.
• The Glory Hall takes credit for moving the border to stabilize morale.

Character Developments

• Old Ancestor Qiuhan: Realizes the extent of the mysterious expert's power and retreats.
• Ancestor Di and Master Yuan: Clash and retreat, acknowledging the power of the mysterious expert.
• Elder Da Gu: Claims the Glory Hall moved the border to boost morale.
• Lu Yin: Reflects on the importance of strength in the Universe and Mr. Mu's capabilities.
• Wei Rong: Realizes the significance of strength over intelligence in the Universe.
• Qiong Xi'er and Zhu San: Depart for Ten Thousand Cities.
• Shao Zi Song and Gong Ling: Arrive at the Endless Rock Region after Master Bei's death.
• Yu Mu and the Ninth Academy's Star Picking Instructor: Survive Old Ancestor Qiuhan's attack.
• Zi Rong and Zi Xue: Both survive the battle.
• Meng Tianlong and Mu Nishang: Arrive at the Great Wood Rock Area and discuss the war's potential continuation.

Significant Themes

• The power of the unknown expert and its impact on the war.
• The importance of strength in the Universe.
• The consequences of the war on various characters and factions.

Character Interactions

• Old Ancestor Qiuhan, Ancestor Di, and Master Yuan: Clash and retreat, acknowledging the power of the mysterious expert.
• Lu Yin and Meng Tianlong: Discuss the potential continuation of the war.
• Lu Yin and Mu Nishang: Meet for the first time.
• Qiong Xi'er and Zhu San: Travel together towards Ten Thousand Cities.
• Shao Zi Song and Gong Ling: Arrive at the Endless Rock Region together.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The war's end initiates the tabulation of combat merits.
• The Iron Blood System is disconnected from the Endless Territory system.
• Combat merits are inherited by descendants of deceased powerhouses.
• Lu Yin ranks ninth in combat merit, mainly due to his strategic suggestions and borrowing the Blood-colored Bell.

Character Developments

• Yuehua Mebis proves herself as a formidable fighter, ranking second in combat merit.
• The Dean of the Ninth Academy demonstrates his strategic prowess, ranking third.
• Elder Da Gu's accumulated merit places him fourth.
• Zhang's years of service rank him fifth.
• Lu Yin's strategic contributions and survival secure him the ninth position.
• Wei Rong's combat merit is exaggerated due to a single suggestion, ranking thirtieth.
• Liu Phineas, a Cruising Realm expert, ranks twenty-third, catching Lu Yin's interest.

Significant Themes

• The polarization of combat merit, favoring powerhouses over ordinary cultivators.
• The mysterious origin and hostility of the Sixth Continent.
• The importance of strategic thinking and survival in earning merit.

Character Interactions

• Lu Yin and Wei Rong discuss the war and the Sixth Continent's origins.
• Lu Yin expresses curiosity about Liu Phineas.
• Wei Rong shares information about Liu Phineas with Lu Yin.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Border war is over, but the threat from the Eastern Frontier Alliance (led by Wei Rong) remains.
• Lu Yin is summoned by Master Yuan, who grants him three Glory Points, two exotic treasures (a walnut with 700k combat power and a bead bracelet with 300k combat power per bead), and the title of Law Child.
• Lu Yin decides to find Elder Da Gu to exchange war merits and obtain more Glory Points to initiate war against the Wei Family.

Character Developments

• Lu Yin: He gains more power and status, becoming a Law Child. He plans to use his newfound influence to wage war against the Wei Family.
• Master Yuan: He shows favor to Lu Yin, granting him the title of Law Child and powerful treasures. He also reveals that Law Child is a title for the younger generation of cultivators in the Glory Hall, equivalent to the Ten Deciders in the Inner Universe.
• Wei Rong: Although not present, his threat looms over the Outer Universe. Lu Yin plans to strike against him as soon as possible.

Significant Themes

• Power and Status: Lu Yin's new title and treasures highlight the importance of power and status in the Outer Universe. They enable him to challenge stronger opponents and gain influence.
• War and Conflict: The ongoing threat from the Eastern Frontier Alliance and the potential invasion from the Sixth Continent emphasize the constant state of war and conflict in the universe.
• Ambition: Lu Yin's determination to wage war against the Wei Family showcases his ambition and desire to protect his territory and people.

Character Interactions

• Lu Yin interacts with Master Yuan, who grants him the title of Law Child and powerful treasures. This interaction highlights Master Yuan's favor towards Lu Yin and his understanding of Lu Yin's potential.
• Lu Yin plans to interact with Elder Da Gu to exchange war merits and obtain more Glory Points. This interaction will help Lu Yin gain more resources and power to challenge the Wei Family.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Yin encounters a mysterious black-faced assassin from Cosmic Shield, who expresses curiosity about him and offers him a chance to join the first management tier of Cosmic Shield.
• Lu Yin redeems one Glory Point, reaching a total of fifteen, and upgrades his Void Ring using the Dice's three points.
• The border war ends after ten months, with the Outer Universe holding on against the Sixth Continent's invasion. Lu Yin returns to True Yu Star to find a mountain of tasks awaiting him.

Character Developments

• Lu Yin demonstrates maturity and strategic thinking, showing he's no longer just a combat-oriented cultivator but also a leader who can handle political and administrative matters.
• The black-faced assassin reveals his interest in Lu Yin, hinting at potential future interactions or alliances.
• Wei Rong, Lu Yin's rival, is shown to be actively forming alliances in the Central Frontier, aiming to consolidate his power.

Significant Themes

• The theme of growth and change is evident as Lu Yin adapts to his new role as a leader and handles state affairs upon his return to True Yu Star.
• The theme of power and influence is explored as Lu Yin's status in the Outer Universe continues to grow, and Wei Rong seeks to increase his own power.

Character Interactions

• Lu Yin's interaction with the black-faced assassin hints at a potential alliance or mutual respect between them.
• Lu Yin's interaction with Huan Sha and the ministers of the Great Yu Empire shows his ability to delegate tasks and work with others, rather than relying solely on his own strength.
• The rivalry between Lu Yin and Wei Rong is further emphasized as they both work to increase their influence and power in the Outer Universe.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Yin interrogates Xun Qianye, revealing the latter's collusion with the Technology Starfield and the names on the paper.
• Lu Yin learns about the Technology Starfield's involvement in the New Human Alliance's chaos in Ten Thousand Cities.
• Lu Yin gives Bei Qing five heavenly treasures and sends him away, planning to accumulate kong slowly.
• Lu Yin decides to enter the ruins of Dao Origin Sect and tests his speed, causing a stir among cultivators.
• Fatty Huang San and Yan Xiao Jing are on the run from the Qiuhan Family, seeking refuge in the Dao Origin Sect's Child Stage.

Character Developments

• Lu Yin demonstrates his strategic thinking and calm demeanor in interrogating Xun Qianye.
• Xun Qianye shows his cunning and desperation in trying to drag Lu Yin down with him.
• Fatty Huang San shows loyalty and concern for Yan Xiao Jing and his family, despite the danger they're in.

Significant Themes

• Betrayal and collusion, as seen in the Technology Starfield's alliance with the New Human Alliance and the Xun Family.
• The power of knowledge and information, demonstrated by Lu Yin's ability to piece together the truth from Xun Qianye's reactions.
• The consequences of one's actions, as seen in the Qiuhan Family's pursuit of Fatty and Yan Xiao Jing.

Character Interactions

• Lu Yin and Xun Qianye: Lu Yin outsmarts Xun Qianye, revealing the latter's secrets and leaving him despairing.
• Lu Yin and Bei Qing: Lu Yin gives Bei Qing heavenly treasures and sends him away, showing trust in their alliance.
• Fatty Huang San and Yan Xiao Jing: Fatty shows loyalty and concern for Yan Xiao Jing, while Yan Xiao Jing worries about dragging Fatty down with her.

Summary

Plot Points and Events

• Lu Yin discovers the Sixth Continent's plan to force the Fifth Continent to reveal its trump cards by eliminating the younger generation.
• Lu Yin absorbs Cauldron Qi in the Nine Cauldrons space, dealing with intruders.
• Lu Yin travels to the Qianrong Territory with Ku Wei and Sister Leng.
• The Wei Family's ancestral star is invaded by the Eastern Frontier Alliance, led by Lu Yin.
• The Wei Family's resistance is swiftly crushed, and the ancestral star is destroyed.

Character Developments

• Lu Yin demonstrates his power and strategic thinking, orchestrating the Wei Family's downfall.
• Wei Baichuan accepts his fate with dignity, while Wei Dan shows fear and desperation.
• Wei Rong tries to rally support from the Dark Phoenix Clan to save his family.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and the consequences of defying the established order (Lu Yin vs. the Sixth Continent and the Glory Hall).
• The cyclical nature of power and the inevitability of decline (the Wei Family's downfall).
• The impact of war on individuals and families (Wei Baichuan, Wei Dan, and Wei Rong).

Character Interactions

• Lu Yin interacts with Ku Wei and Sister Leng, bringing them to the war against the Wei Family.
• Wei Rong attempts to form an alliance with the Dark Phoenix Clan to protect his family.
• Lu Yin faces off against Wei Baichuan, symbolizing the end of the Wei Family's reign.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Yin's Eastern Frontier Alliance invades the Wei Family's ancestral star, occupying the Qianrong Territory.
• Lu Yin captures Wei Baichuan and Wei Dan, using them as bait to lure out other Wei Family members and to wage war against their allies.
• Wei Rong, the Wei Family's strategist, escapes and seeks help from the Glory Hall, specifically Elder Da Gu.
• Elder Da Gu and Master Yuan discuss Lu Yin's actions. Master Yuan reveals that Lu Yin has been providing crucial intelligence, including from the Dao Origin Sect.
• The Glory Hall supports Lu Yin's actions, and the Outer Universe media praises the Eastern Frontier Alliance and Lu Yin excessively.

Character Developments

• Lu Yin: Shows strategic thinking and ruthlessness in using the Wei Family as bait. His background and connections with the Glory Hall are hinted at, elevating his status.
• Wei Rong: Despite the Wei Family's downfall, he remains resourceful and seeks help from the Glory Hall. His strategic mind is further emphasized.
• Elder Da Gu: Initially disapproving of Lu Yin's actions, he later understands Lu Yin's importance to the Glory Hall and supports him.
• Master Yuan: Reveals that Lu Yin has been providing vital intelligence, indicating his high regard for Lu Yin.

Significant Themes

• Power and Influence: Lu Yin's actions showcase his growing power and influence, while the Wei Family's downfall demonstrates the loss of theirs.
• Intelligence and Strategy: Both Lu Yin and Wei Rong exhibit exceptional strategic thinking and intelligence gathering, highlighting their importance in the story.
• Media Manipulation: The Outer Universe media's excessive praise of Lu Yin and the Eastern Frontier Alliance reveals the power of propaganda and narrative control.

Character Interactions

• Lu Yin and Wei Baichuan: Lu Yin captures Wei Baichuan to use as bait, showing his strategic ruthlessness.
• Wei Rong and Elder Da Gu: Wei Rong seeks help from Elder Da Gu, but the Glory Hall ultimately supports Lu Yin.
• Lu Yin and the Outer Universe Media: The media's excessive praise of Lu Yin and the Eastern Frontier Alliance highlights their influence and power.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Yin becomes aware of media reports about him, suspecting they're pressuring him to donate money.
• Qianrong Territory is incorporated into the Eastern Frontier Alliance, causing unease in the Central Territories.
• Wei Rong's whereabouts remain unknown, with Lu Yin suspecting he's in Ten Thousand Cities.
• Wei Xin'er begs Lu Yin to release the Wei Family, but he refuses, stating the war's cost and the need to respect the deceased.
• Lu Yin decides to join Cosmic Shield's first management tier to gain intelligence for attacking the Central Territories.

Character Developments

• Lu Yin maintains his resolve and ruthlessness, prioritizing the Eastern Frontier Alliance's interests and the war's casualties.
• Wei Xin'er transitions from begging to calm determination after meeting Wei Baichuan, focusing on her studies.
• Star Fox is wary of Lu Yin's ambition and makes it difficult for him to join Cosmic Shield's first management tier.

Significant Themes

• The cruelty of war and its impact on the vanquished.
• Ambition and the desire for power and control.
• The importance of intelligence and information in political and military strategies.

Character Interactions

• Lu Yin and Wei Xin'er: Lu Yin refuses Wei Xin'er's pleas, maintaining his stance on the Wei Family's fate.
• Lu Yin and Star Fox: Lu Yin expresses his desire to join Cosmic Shield, while Star Fox sets a high contribution requirement to make it difficult for him.
• Wei Xin'er and Wei Baichuan: Wei Xin'er meets with Wei Baichuan, leading to her change in attitude and focus on her studies.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Yin visits a small tavern, reminiscent of his early days on True Yu Star.
• Xuan Jiu, an old fortune-teller, is also at the tavern.
• Lu Yin and Xuan Jiu interact, with Xuan Jiu revealing that Lu Yin is being sought by someone from his past.
• Lu Yin asks Xuan Jiu to divine his family's future, leading to a shocking reaction from Xuan Jiu.
• Xuan Jiu leaves abruptly, refusing to divine for Lu Yin again.
• The next day, Dove reports that he cannot melt the materials Lu Yin gave him.

Character Developments

• Lu Yin: Reflects on his past, feels lonely, and seeks comfort in the familiar tavern. He is curious about his family's future but is left unsettled by Xuan Jiu's reaction.
• Xuan Jiu: Initially boastful and loose-lipped, he becomes serious and fearful after divining Lu Yin's future. He leaves suddenly, hinting at a significant revelation.
• Dove: Appears exhausted from his efforts to melt the materials, showing dedication to his work.

Significant Themes

• The past and its influence on the present.
• The uncertainty of the future and the consequences of seeking knowledge about it.
• The power dynamics between Lu Yin and Xuan Jiu, with Xuan Jiu initially trying to leverage his knowledge for gain but later becoming subdued.

Character Interactions

• Lu Yin and Xuan Jiu: Their interaction is marked by curiosity, bargaining, and ultimately, a sense of unease. Lu Yin tries to engage Xuan Jiu in conversation, while Xuan Jiu attempts to use his knowledge to gain favor. After the divination, their dynamic shifts, with Xuan Jiu becoming withdrawn and Lu Yin left confused.
• Lu Yin and Dove: Their interaction is brief but shows a level of trust, with Lu Yin entrusting Dove with important materials and Dove reporting his progress honestly, despite the challenges he faces.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Yin learns that materials from the Original Treasure require high temperatures to process, which he currently lacks.
• He rolls the dice and receives a paper with childish handprints, triggering vivid memories of a past life as 'Little Seven' in the Lu Family.
• Hai Qiqi contacts Lu Yin, revealing she found a way to the Inner Universe.
• Lu Yin decides to join the Glory Hall and take Cosmic Shield as his subordinate organization to protect it from future threats.

Character Developments

• Lu Yin: Struggles with memories of his past life, considers joining the Glory Hall to protect Cosmic Shield.
• Hai Qiqi: Determined to find her father and return to the Inner Universe.
• Star Fox: Skeptical of Lu Yin's proposal to join the Glory Hall but intrigued by the possibility.

Significant Themes

• The struggle between memory and identity.
• The necessity of power and influence for protection and survival.
• The potential consequences of connecting the Inner and Outer Universes.

Character Interactions

• Lu Yin interacts with Ghost Marquis and Zhaoran, revealing his melancholic state after the memory resurgence.
• Lu Yin speaks with Hai Qiqi about the Inner Universe passage.
• Lu Yin discusses his plan to join the Glory Hall with Star Fox.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Yin learns about the significance of his Law Child identity from Lu Yin and A Dun.
• Lu Yin recruits Cosmic Shield into the Glory Hall, gaining a powerful ally and changing Cosmic Shield's status.
• Lu Yin gains access to Cosmic Shield's extensive assassination records and employers, handing over the intelligence to En Ya for strategic planning.
• Lu Yin travels to the Starry Sky Graveyard, a border region between the Southern Border Territory and the Endless Territory, to meet with Hai Qiqi.

Character Developments

• Lu Yin: Realizes the power and influence of his Law Child identity, recruits Cosmic Shield, and gains access to valuable intelligence.
• Black-faced Assassin: Agrees to join Cosmic Shield under Lu Yin's leadership, acknowledging Lu Yin's Law Child status.
• Hai Qiqi: Shows significant improvement in strength, meets Lu Yin at the Starry Sky Graveyard.

Significant Themes

• Power and influence: Lu Yin's Law Child identity grants him considerable authority, enabling him to recruit Cosmic Shield and gain access to valuable intelligence.
• Alliances and recruitment: Lu Yin expands his influence by recruiting Cosmic Shield, demonstrating the importance of alliances in the Outer Universe.

Character Interactions

• Lu Yin and the Black-faced Assassin: Lu Yin recruits Cosmic Shield, and the Black-faced Assassin agrees to join under Lu Yin's leadership.
• Lu Yin and Hai Qiqi: They meet at the Starry Sky Graveyard, with Hai Qiqi showing improvement in strength and Lu Yin expressing his happiness at seeing her, though she denies it.
• Lu Yin and En Ya: Lu Yin hands over the intelligence from Cosmic Shield to En Ya for strategic planning, but keeps a safeguard in place to check En Ya's authority.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Yin and Hai Qiqi discover a rift in the Star River leading to the Inner Universe.
• Hai Qiqi decides to return to the Inner Universe through the rift.
• Lu Yin observes the rift for ten days to ensure its stability before allowing Hai Qiqi to leave.
• A strange, powerful creature in the Star River attacks Hai Qiqi's spaceship.
• Lu Yin escorts Hai Qiqi through the rift to the Inner Universe.
• Upon entering the Inner Universe, they witness a battle between cultivators from the Inner Universe and the Sixth Continent.

Character Developments

• Hai Qiqi: Her determination to return to the Inner Universe is strengthened, and she's willing to take risks to achieve it.
• Lu Yin: He's protective of Hai Qiqi and willing to help her despite the risks, showing his caring side.

Significant Themes

• The struggle between the Inner and Outer Universes, and the dangers of traversing the Star River.
• The determination and perseverance of characters in pursuing their goals.

Character Interactions

• Lu Yin and Hai Qiqi: Their relationship is complex, with Lu Yin caring for Hai Qiqi but also struggling with her impulsive decisions. Hai Qiqi is grateful for Lu Yin's help but maintains her independence and is unwilling to owe him.
• Lu Yin and the strange creature in the Star River: Lu Yin demonstrates his combat skills and quick thinking in protecting Hai Qiqi from the creature.