Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• A Superhuman warrior is prepared for a mission by being compressed and sent through a Space-Time Channel rift into the body of a human named Ailanka.
• Ailanka, a Troubadour, is lost in his fantasies when the Superhuman warrior enters his body and begins to possess him.
• The Superhuman warrior aims to control Ailanka's spirit and soul to complete its mission.
• Meanwhile, Antonio, an Ancient Eight-Headed Serpent, intervenes to protect Ailanka from the Pangula Ancient Giant God.

Character Developments

• Ailanka: A third-rate Troubadour lost in his fantasies, he becomes a vessel for the Superhuman warrior.
• The Superhuman Warrior: Compressed and sent through space, it seeks to possess Ailanka to complete its mission.
• Antonio: An Ancient Eight-Headed Serpent, he reveals his true form to protect Ailanka from the giant god.

Significant Themes

• Possession and control: The Superhuman warrior seeks to control Ailanka's body and mind to achieve its goals.
• Fantasy vs. reality: Ailanka's life is consumed by his fantasies, blurring the line between his imagination and reality.
• Power dynamics: The characters' power levels and intentions create complex interactions and conflicts.

Character Interactions

• Ailanka and the Superhuman Warrior: The warrior attempts to possess Ailanka, who is unaware and lost in his own world.
• Antonio and the Pangula Ancient Giant God: Antonio intervenes to protect Ailanka, challenging the giant god's authority.
• Ailanka and the Pangula Ancient Giant God: Ailanka, in his fantasy state, sees the giant god as a powerful being and addresses it with reverence.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Antonio, in his ancient eight-headed serpent true form, clashes with the Pangula Ancient Giant God.
• The giant turtle attacks Antonio with a devastating lightning beam.
• Reilo, connected to his Star Body True Body, intervenes and withstands the lightning attack using his gravitational field and siphon technique.
• Reilo and Antonio retreat from the thunderstorm area, leaving the Garu Tribe behind.

Character Developments

• Antonio: Shows his true form and power, reveals his connection to the king and the Gran Academy of Sciences, and expresses interest in Reilo's Otherworld creature specimen.
• Reilo: Demonstrates his power and willingness to protect, reveals his connection to the Star Body True Body, and shows a lack of concern for the Garu Tribe's fate.

Significant Themes

• The power and danger of ancient beings and gods.
• The contrast between scholars (like Antonio) and clergy (like Reilo) in their approach to faith and power.
• The potential of Reilo's backing and its connection to the Pangula Ancient Giant God.

Character Interactions

• Antonio and Reilo: Antonio recognizes Reilo, expresses concern for him, and offers to help. Reilo, in turn, saves Antonio and retreats with him.
• Reilo and the Pangula Ancient Giant God: Reilo introduces himself to the giant turtle, withstands its attack, and retreats with Antonio.
• Reilo and the Garu Tribe: Reilo shows no concern for the tribe's fate, leaving them behind after the giant turtle's attack.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Reilo, now at the third tier of transcendent beings, reflects on the limitations of scholar advancement and the challenges ahead.
• They take Elanka, unconscious, to a cave in the Pangula mountains for experiments.
• Reilo reveals he has a Superhuman corpse and believes it could revolutionize academia.
• Elanka wakes up and meets Reilo and Antonio, believing them to be mages who saved him.

Character Developments

• Reilo: Struggles with his role as a potential catalyst for humanity's super-evolution or extinction.
• Antonio: Eager to study the Superhuman corpse for academic advancement.
• Elanka: Becomes an unwitting subject in Reilo and Antonio's experiments, believing them to be mages.

Significant Themes

• The limitations of knowledge and cognition in achieving further advancement.
• The potential consequences and benefits of Superhuman descent on humanity.
• The manipulation and use of others for personal gain or knowledge.

Character Interactions

• Reilo and Antonio: Collaborate in studying the Superhuman corpse, with Antonio eager and Reilo more cautious.
• Reilo and Elanka: Reilo manipulates Elanka into staying and participating in their experiments using Eye of Suggestion.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Reilo and Antonio examine Reilo's body to find the source of his curse.
• Antonio uses ancient Utolan medical instruments (X-ray and magnetic resonance imager) for the examination.
• No abnormalities are found, suggesting the curse is hidden or too small to detect.
• Antonio decides to use a shielding skin to prevent Reilo from harming others.
• Ailanka, under the influence of the Superhumans, starts developing eyes all over his body, causing fear and then acceptance.

Character Developments

• Reilo: Shows concern for Ailanka's well-being and curiosity about his condition.
• Antonio: Demonstrates his expertise in ancient Utolan medical technology and willingness to help Reilo.
• Ailanka: Exhibits signs of schizophrenia, accepting the Superhumans' influence and fear without panic.

Significant Themes

• The power of ancient Utolan civilization and its remnants.
• The struggle against the Superhumans' influence and possession.
• The complexity of human psychology and its response to fear.

Character Interactions

• Reilo and Antonio: Collaborate in examining Reilo's curse and share their findings.
• Reilo and Ailanka: Reilo shows concern for Ailanka's condition, while Ailanka accepts his fear-stricken state calmly.
• Antonio and Ailanka: Antonio observes Ailanka's condition with curiosity and a desire to understand the Superhumans' influence.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Reilo receives a custom-made shielding coat from Antonio, mimicking a Superhuman's protection.
• Reilo and Antonio discuss Ailanka's dissociative identity disorder, deciding to merge his personalities.
• ZZ1387262, a Superhuman, faces judgment for losing 15 warriors in the Star Curtain World. His Superhuman citizenship is revoked, and he's sentenced to die.
• ZZ requests to enter the energy prison as the 16th warrior to observe the entity near his monitored coordinates. The tribunal agrees, contingent on finding a suitable vessel.

Character Developments

• Reilo: Becomes more cautious and strategic, seeking Antonio's guidance for handling Ailanka's complex mental state.
• Ailanka: Remains confused and bewildered, unaware of the plans made for him.
• ZZ (formerly ZZ1387262): Accepts his fate calmly and regrets not understanding the entity he was monitoring better.

Significant Themes

• The consequences of failure and disobedience among Superhumans.
• The Superhumans's curiosity and desire to understand the life forms they observe.
• The vast difference in understanding and power between Superhumans and other life forms.

Character Interactions

• Reilo and Antonio: Discuss Ailanka's condition and decide on a course of action.
• ZZ and the Superhuman Judges: ZZ requests to enter the energy prison, and the judges grant his wish under certain conditions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ailanka's "surgery" successfully merges his split psyche, restoring him to a seemingly normal state.
• Ailanka summons a Superhumans creature, a pure mental being from another world.
• Antonio and Reilo study the creature, discovering its immense power and resistance to attacks.
• Antonio asks Ailanka to attack him, triggering a telekinetic response from the summoned creature.

Character Developments

• Ailanka's schizophrenia is physically cured, but his delusional tendencies remain.
• Antonio, despite his practical focus, is astonished by the Superhumans' power.
• Reilo's curiosity about Superhumans' civilization is piqued and answered.

Significant Themes

• The power and mystery of Superhumans.
• The impact of ancient civilizations on the Star Curtain World's laws.
• The limits of human understanding and the potential for discovery.

Character Interactions

• Antonio and Reilo work together to study the Superhumans creature.
• Ailanka interacts with Antonio and Reilo, initially seeing them as allies but later viewing Antonio as an enemy due to his delusions.
• Antonio slaps Ailanka to provoke a response, revealing the creature's power.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Antonio, a human pioneer, faces an attack by Ailanka's Superhumans summon, which uses mental power to control matter and energy.
• The Superhumans create a high-intensity substance that partially penetrates Antonio's magnetic field shield.
• Antonio observes and experiments on the Superhumans, using an energy scalpel and a magic dissection knife.
• The Superhumans' core fire is affected by the dissection tools, and Antonio extracts a small substance from it.

Character Developments

• Antonio demonstrates his calm and analytical nature, observing and experimenting on the Superhumans without activating his true form.
• Ailanka's condition worsens due to the summoning, showing his vulnerability despite his past achievements.

Significant Themes

• The power of mental control and its limitations.
• The importance of observation and experimentation in understanding new phenomena.
• The consequences of pushing one's limits, as seen in Ailanka's deteriorating condition.

Character Interactions

• Antonio and Reilo collaborate in observing and experimenting on the Superhumans.
• Ailanka questions Antonio about his identity, revealing his past accomplishments and current state.

Key Plot Points and Events

• After half a month of travel, Reilo, Antonio, and Ailanka leave the Pangula Highlands and enter the Duchy's territory.
• A Sky Knight from the Parami Duchy approaches them, inviting them to establish a Natural Science Academy in their Duchy.
• The Sky Knight, revealed to be a cultist, attacks Reilo, leading to a battle where Reilo tests his curse shielding effect using the cultist.

Character Developments

• Reilo demonstrates his combat abilities and strategic thinking, using his unique bubble technique and curse shielding against the cultist.
• Antonio shows concern for Reilo's safety and is willing to intervene in the fight but is held back by Reilo's request.
• Ailanka watches the fight with anticipation, hinting at his enjoyment of such experiences.

Significant Themes

• The rapid spread of academies and their association with power and civilization.
• The presence of cults and ancient underground creatures, posing a threat to the Duchy and its inhabitants.
• The changing dynamics of the Duchy, with new Duchies emerging and old ones facing threats.

Character Interactions

• Reilo and Antonio's master-student relationship is shown, with Antonio willing to protect Reilo and Reilo respecting Antonio's knowledge and experience.
• Ailanka's relationship with Reilo and Antonio remains unclear, but he shows interest in their interactions and experiences.
• The Sky Knight's cultist beliefs lead to a confrontation with Reilo, revealing the threat posed by cults and ancient underground creatures.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Reilo, now a Level Four Scholar, uses the 'Sun Eye Summoning Technique' to defeat a follower of the Filth Demon God wielding a Magic Artifact.
• Reilo and Antonio discuss using the injured apostle to test shielding properties, with Reilo borrowing Penicillin from Antonio.

Character Developments

• Reilo demonstrates significant growth in strength and confidence, handling the apostle threat casually.
• Antonio shows concern for Reilo's well-being but also curiosity about Reilo's mysterious power.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics between Reilo and Antonio shift, with Reilo now capable of protecting Antonio.
• The theme of unknown or mysterious forces continues, with Reilo's power and the apostle's origin left unexplained.

Character Interactions

• Reilo and Antonio's relationship evolves, with Reilo now taking the lead in combat situations.
• Reilo's mysterious past and powers intrigue Antonio, leading to a tense yet curious interaction.

ZZ, a Demon God, awakens in a weakened state within a human medium, finding himself in a dire situation but also excited about the challenge. He senses two familiar spirits nearby: Manto, his target of observation, and another shielded creature. Meanwhile, Reilo and Antonio, flying towards the Grand Duchy, observe a battlefield ravaged by ancient creatures. They capture an Apostle of Filth, who reacts in terror to the presence of Superhumans, hinting at Reilo's influence. Antonio decides to leave the Apostle behind and return to the Grand Duchy to convene a symposium, hoping to reduce conflict with Xilan. ZZ, disappointed by their decision, focuses on taking control of his new host body.

Key Plot Points

• ZZ awakens in a weakened state within a human medium.
• Reilo and Antonio observe a battlefield and capture an Apostle of Filth.
• The Apostle reacts in terror to the presence of Superhumans.
• Antonio decides to leave the Apostle behind and return to the Grand Duchy.

Character Developments

• ZZ: Excited about the challenge of controlling a weak host body, disappointed by Reilo and Antonio's decision.
• Reilo: Realizes the existence of Superhumans, feels a strange familiarity with one of them.
• Antonio: Decides to leave the Apostle behind, aims to reduce conflict with Xilan.

Significant Themes

• The struggle for control between ZZ and his host body's soul.
• The discovery of Superhumans by Reilo and Antonio, hinting at potential conflict with Xilan.

Character Interactions

• ZZ senses Manto and another shielded creature nearby.
• Reilo and Antonio discuss their observations and decisions regarding the Apostle of Filth.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen King receives a report from Zero about Antonio escorting Reilo back to the palace.
• Reilo is isolated in the East Palace due to a special Curse, with only a few Royal Academicians and Na Yesi allowed close contact.
• The Corrupted Apostle, now named ZZ, expresses a desire to stay with Reilo and communicates with him.
• Reilo and ZZ have a conversation, with ZZ revealing he has been silently observing Reilo and offering an exchange.

Character Developments

• Chen King: Shows concern for Reilo's well-being and the Duchy's need for his talents.
• Zero: Remains loyal and secretive, acting as a messenger between Chen King and Reilo.
• Reilo: Maintains his calm and collected demeanor, negotiating with ZZ.
• ZZ (Corrupted Apostle): Reveals his ability to communicate and his interest in staying with Reilo, hinting at a higher level of consciousness and understanding of human civilization.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics between humans and Superhumans, with Reilo and ZZ's conversation highlighting the vast differences in their civilizations and understanding of the universe.
• The theme of observation and understanding, with ZZ's silent watching of Reilo mirroring Reilo's own observations of insects in his petri dishes.
• The theme of exchange and equal value, with Reilo and ZZ negotiating a deal, reflecting their mutual respect and understanding of each other's worth.

Character Interactions

• Chen King and Zero: The king and his loyal shadow discuss Reilo's return and the Curse afflicting him.
• Reilo and ZZ: The two engage in a tense conversation, with Reilo negotiating terms for ZZ to stay with him, revealing their mutual understanding and respect.
• Antonio and Reilo: Antonio arranges Reilo's accommodation and expresses a sinister grin, hinting at potential future interactions between them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Reilo, a scholar, returns to the Grand Duchy after years of absence and meets with King Chen.
• King Chen reveals the existence of a second cataclysm weapon, the Alpha Particle Accelerator, developed by the Xilan Duchy using research by scholar Xixi Li.
• Reilo learns that the Grand Duchy is considering a preemptive strike against the Xilan Duchy's cataclysm weapon manufacturing system.

Character Developments

• Reilo: Reilo is revealed to be a high-level scholar who has been working on a radiation weapon. He is also listed as a Profound Meaning Scholar in the Grand Duchy's records. He shows concern for his wife, mentor, and friends, and is focused on his academic research.
• King Chen: King Chen is revealed to be considering a preemptive strike against the Xilan Duchy's cataclysm weapon manufacturing system. He expresses envy of scholars' ability to pursue their ideals wholeheartedly.

Significant Themes

• The pursuit of knowledge and truth (scholarship) vs. the pursuit of power (politics).
• The consequences of technological advancement and the arms race.
• The tension between the Grand Duchy and the Xilan Duchy, potentially leading to war.

Character Interactions

• Reilo and Pernash: Reilo entrusts Pernash with tasks related to his personal life and academic pursuits. Pernash shows respect and understanding towards Reilo's unique situation.
• Reilo and King Chen: Reilo and King Chen meet after years of absence. They discuss the cataclysm weapons and the potential preemptive strike against the Xilan Duchy. Despite their friendly interaction, Reilo maintains a safe distance and avoids getting entangled in power struggles.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Reilo learns that the Grand Duchy has stockpiled 20 finished fission weapons, each containing 1 kg of Radiant Jinghua.
• The Duchy plans to double its Radiant Jinghua production capacity in the next three years.
• Reilo reveals his concerns about a powerful civilization (Superhumans) that could destroy humanity.
• ZZ, an injured and captured Superhuman, provokes King Chen.
• Reilo hints at having information about what happened to ZZ's companions.

Character Developments

• Reilo: Shows strategic thinking and concern for humanity's survival, revealing his knowledge of a potential threat from Superhumans.
• King Chen: Displaying pride and power, but also a hint of unease after Reilo's revelation.
• ZZ: Reveals more about his civilization and its technology, showing fear and curiosity about Reilo's knowledge.

Significant Themes

• Power and Fear: The Duchy's power is revealed, but it also faces fear from a potential external threat.
• Knowledge and Ignorance: Reilo's knowledge about Superhumans contrasts with King Chen's and ZZ's ignorance about each other's civilizations.
• Manipulation and Control: Reilo manipulates ZZ by hinting at his knowledge about ZZ's companions.

Character Interactions

• Reilo and King Chen: Reilo reveals crucial information to King Chen, who reacts with pride and unease.
• Reilo and ZZ: Reilo manipulates ZZ by hinting at his knowledge, causing ZZ to reveal more about his civilization.
• King Chen and ZZ: King Chen is provoked by ZZ, but leaves without reacting further.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Reilo meets Orn in the East Palace after two hourglasses.
• Orn is surprised to see Reilo under 'house arrest' and questions Pernash.
• Reilo reveals he's cursed and could harm those around him, even with treatment.
• Orn shares that he's teaching at the Grand Natural Sciences Academy due to the Solar Energy Laboratory's collapse.
• Lola and Yaqian arrive, and Lola is prevented from approaching Reilo due to his curse.
• Orn leaves, and Lola and Reilo have a private conversation.

Character Developments

• Reilo: Shows maturity and understanding of Chen King's decisions, maintains trust in Orn, and reassures Lola about the future.
• Orn: Remains righteous and outspoken, expresses frustration about the Solar Energy Laboratory's collapse, and accepts Reilo's explanation.
• Lola: Struggles to maintain composure, expresses regret and fear for Reilo's situation, and trusts in Reilo's reassurances.

Significant Themes

• Trust and Friendship: Reilo's trust in Orn and Orn's loyalty to Reilo are highlighted.
• Sacrifice and Perseverance: Characters continue to work towards their goals despite setbacks and losses.
• Love and Longing: Lola's love for Reilo is evident, and they both struggle with their separation.

Character Interactions

• Reilo and Orn: Reilo reassures Orn about his situation, and Orn accepts Reilo's explanation, showing their deep friendship.
• Reilo and Lola: They express their longing for each other and reassure each other about the future, displaying their strong bond.
• Orn and Lola: They acknowledge each other's presence briefly, showing a polite but distant relationship.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Reilo and Lola reunite, and Reilo decides to help Lola obtain the Curse antibody.
• Lola experiences claustrophobia, a symptom of Superhumans' influence, which affects her physically and mentally.
• Reilo shares his research notes on Superhumans with Lola to help her combat the influence.
• Reilo has a conversation with the mummified ZZ, revealing the historical fate of civilizations under Superhumans' influence.

Character Developments

• Lola: Develops claustrophobia due to Superhumans' influence and must rely on her scholarly knowledge to overcome it.
• Reilo: Shows unwavering support for Lola and shares his research to help her. Reflects on the power of scholars and the potential danger of Superhumans' influence.
• ZZ: Remains silent but is stirred by Reilo's words, recalling the historical fate of civilizations under Superhumans' influence.

Significant Themes

• The power of knowledge and scholarship in overcoming fear and adversity.
• The potential danger of Superhumans' influence and the historical fate of civilizations under their control.
• The relationship between Reilo and Lola, and their mutual support.

Character Interactions

• Reilo and Lola: Reilo supports and guides Lola in understanding and combating the Superhumans' influence. Their bond deepens as they face this challenge together.
• Reilo and ZZ: Reilo shares his thoughts on the historical fate of civilizations under Superhumans' influence, stirring ZZ's memories of the past.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lola's encounters with the Superhumans become more intense and real, affecting her physically.
• Reilo discovers that Lola is trapped in an invisible barrier, which only affects her.
• Reilo experiments with various materials to understand the barrier and realizes it's a manifestation of Lola's energy layer, similar to a Second-level Warrior's battle qi burst.
• A Superhuman's medium shell, a face with octopus tentacles for a mouth, appears when Lola faints.
• Reilo deduces that the Superhuman fears death and can return to its own world without a medium shell.

Character Developments

• Lola: Shows resilience and adaptability in handling her claustrophobic episodes, trying to study herself during them.
• Reilo: Demonstrates scientific curiosity and rational thinking, even when Lola is in danger. He also shows understanding of the Superhumans' nature and their energy channels.

Significant Themes

• The struggle between humans and Superhumans, with the latter viewing humans as inferior.
• The exploration of energy and its various forms, both human and Superhuman.
• The importance of rational thinking and scientific inquiry in understanding the unknown.

Character Interactions

• Reilo and Lola: Reilo observes and experiments on Lola without immediately rescuing her, showing his dedication to understanding the phenomenon. Lola, unconscious, is unaware of Reilo's presence.
• Reilo and the Superhuman: Reilo communicates with the Superhuman, showing no fear and understanding its nature, while the Superhuman shows contempt towards Reilo.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lola regains consciousness and Reilo confesses his fault in not rescuing her earlier.
• Reilo reveals he's found a solution to Lola's claustrophobic attacks, though it has temporary side effects.
• Lola's Superhuman attacker is revealed to be an Executive Officer, capable of returning to its home world.
• Reilo uses his Harmless Suggestion ability to reduce Lola's magnetic field defenses, allowing her to break through the enclosed space.
• The Superhuman Officer, M2212, reveals itself and taunts Reilo, claiming humanity's survival is due to the Superhumans' Cataclysm Civilization.

Character Developments

• Lola: Trusts Reilo completely and is willing to cooperate with his solution, despite temporary side effects.
• Reilo: Shows his ambition and confidence in facing the Superhumans, using his knowledge to outmaneuver them.
• M2212: Reveals its disdain for humanity and its role in humanity's survival, displaying arrogance and pride.

Significant Themes

• The struggle between humanity and the Superhumans, with Reilo representing human ambition and resistance.
• The power of knowledge and understanding, as Reilo uses his academic abilities to counter the Superhumans.
• The consequences of fear and claustrophobia, both mentally and physically, on Lola.

Character Interactions

• Reilo and Lola: Reilo comforts Lola and they share a moment of intimacy, with Lola trusting Reilo completely.
• Reilo and M2212: Reilo defies M2212, declaring war on the Superhumans, while M2212 taunts and belittles Reilo.
• Lola and M2212: M2212 attacks Lola mentally and physically, causing her claustrophobic fear, but Lola breaks through the enclosed space with Reilo's help.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Grand Duchy's Royal Academician Committee faces a staff shortage due to wars with ancient underground creatures, leading to increased workload for remaining members like Celasto.
• Reilo returns to the Duchy and submits a dissertation for the Extraordinary Scholar degree, which catches Celasto's attention due to its substantial content and Reilo's reputation.
• Pernash informs Reilo that a powerful ancient god has descended in Dubit Province, likely causing the deaths of the Guardian and Academician Ankalev.

Character Developments

• Reilo: Returns to the Duchy, submits a dissertation, and is awarded the Scholar Bachelor's Degree. He is shocked by the appearance and power of the ancient god.
• Celasto: Overworked due to staff shortages, reviews Reilo's dissertation, and is surprised by Reilo's return.
• Pernash: Informs Reilo about the ancient god's descent and the potential deaths of the Guardian and Ankalev.
• Xiao Kang: Meets Reilo, discusses business, and is invited to bring his wife to Saint Grand Fort.

Significant Themes

• The ongoing war between humans and ancient underground creatures.
• The struggle to maintain the Duchy's scientific and academic institutions amidst the conflict.
• The power and terror of ancient gods from underground.

Character Interactions

• Reilo and Celasto: Celasto reviews Reilo's dissertation and is surprised by his return.
• Reilo and Xiao Kang: They catch up on old times, and Reilo invites Xiao Kang to bring his wife to Saint Grand Fort.
• Reilo and Pernash: Pernash informs Reilo about the ancient god's descent and the potential deaths of the Guardian and Ankalev.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Grand Duchy plans to reclaim lost territories, including Dubit Province, to prevent the destruction of Radiant Jinghua factories, which are crucial for the Duchy's foundation.
• Chen King, the Duchy's ruler, decides to lead the expedition and use a fission-level radiation weapon if necessary, as only the Duchy Emperor can activate such a weapon.
• Reilo, wanting to contribute and absorb the Star Body Essence from the radiation weapon, requests to join the expedition.

Character Developments

• Reilo shows concern for the Duchy's safety and demonstrates his confidence in his abilities, requesting to join the expedition despite the Curse on him.
• Chen King displays his responsibility and determination to protect the Duchy, even at personal risk.

Significant Themes

• The power of knowledge and scholarship (Reilo's expertise and the influence of scholars in the Duchy).
• The responsibility of leadership (Chen King's decision to lead the expedition).
• The consequences of inaction (the potential destruction of Radiant Jinghua factories and the Duchy's foundation).

Character Interactions

• Reilo and Chen King discuss the expedition, with Reilo trying to convince Chen King to let him join.
• Pernash briefs Gubo about Reilo's situation and the expedition plans.
• Gubo eagerly seeks Reilo upon his return to Saint Grand Fort.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen King, Reilo, and Gubo discuss the upcoming Gran Royal Academic Symposium and Exchange Conference, where Xixi Li, the 'Extinguisher of Life' from Xilan Duchy, will be invited.
• Chen King reveals that a High-God level subterranean creature has appeared in Dubit Province, and he will personally lead the campaign against it.
• Reilo hints to Gubo that the Duchy will use a radiation disaster weapon against the creature.
• Lola expels the M2212 Superhuman from her body, and Reilo transfers some of his spiritual energy, tainted with the Star Core aura, to the Superhuman, causing it to suffer increased erosion by the Star Curtain World's natural laws.

Character Developments

• Chen King: Shows confidence in Reilo's abilities and supports the academic exchange with Xilan Duchy.
• Gubo: Shows concern for Reilo and Lola, and provides information about Shatuo's whereabouts.
• Reilo: Demonstrates his knowledge of the radiation disaster weapon and his ability to manipulate the Star Core aura.
• Lola: Overcomes her fear of the Superhuman and gains increased spiritual power from its presence.

Significant Themes

• The tension between Gran and Xilan Duchy, exacerbated by the upcoming academic exchange and the potential influence of Xixi Li.
• The conflict between scholars and the potential for war between nations.
• The struggle against the Superhumans and the power of the Star Core aura.

Character Interactions

• Chen King, Reilo, and Gubo discuss the academic exchange and the High-God creature.
• Gubo provides Reilo with information about Shatuo and Lola's condition.
• Reilo and Lola face the final struggle of the M2212 Superhuman together, with Reilo ultimately aiding in its expulsion.