Ch. 2481Light and Darkness (2)
Key Plot Points and Events
- The man in gray reveals that the first Cosmic Calamity was far weaker than the second, leading to the shattering of its Origin Realm Core and the opportunity for the man in gray to act.
- A new universe is born from a singularity, and primordial creatures develop civilizations rapidly.
- Humanity, emerging from the Cosmic Calamity Ark, secretly multiplies and resurrects their kin, displaying their terrifying reproductive power.
- Humanity's civilization flourishes, but native races raid a human colonial planet, sparking a series of conflicts and massacres.
- Humanity's peaceful nature changes due to the natives' provocations, leading them to research killing instruments and acquire new powers like magic arrays and alchemy.
- The Cosmic Calamity Ark doubles in size, and humanity develops the Blood Sacrifice Forest, which heals injured Royal Emperors and inspires them to use blood sacrifice for power.
- Humanity begins actively raiding native tribes for primordial existences and Eternal Particles, leading to the formation of the Origin Realm.
Character Developments
- The man in gray: Reveals more about his knowledge of Cosmic Calamities and humanity's history.
- Humanity: Transitions from a peaceful, civilized society to an iron-blooded, fierce, and merciless one due to conflicts with native races.
- Native races: Initially powerful but primitive, they provoke humanity and suffer the consequences.
Significant Themes
- The cycle of violence and its consequences.
- The impact of external influences on a society's nature and development.
- The use of power and its potential for both creation and destruction.
Character Interactions
- The man in gray interacts with Lin Guxing and the others, providing them with historical context and insight.
- Humanity and native races: Their interactions escalate from initial peaceful coexistence to full-blown conflicts and massacres.