Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Reilo earns 200 military merits for his missions, causing mental fatigue from controlling war puppets.
• He receives a letter from his mentor, Gubo, informing him of his Elite Rank points for discovering a new species and Gubo's upcoming visit to the fortress.
• Reilo observes the battlefield from the Crucible Tower, seeing a rock giant and discussing business opportunities with Xiao Kang.
• At night, Reilo examines his gains from the Moon's Mark spatial node in his laboratory, including a Psionic Wood, Wisdom Temple Repair Essence, and various specimens.
• He attempts to open a corrupted Space Box but fails, and then examines Prince Ling's corpse, noting the Ice Crystal Eye and the corrosive curse around it.

Character Developments

• Reilo: Earns military merits and Elite Rank points, experiences mental fatigue from controlling war puppets, and shows curiosity and caution when examining his gains and Prince Ling's corpse.
• Xiao Kang: Expresses his desire for wealth and business opportunities, showing his entrepreneurial spirit.

Significant Themes

• The value of new discoveries and specimens in the academy's ranking system.
• The dangers and consequences of using and controlling powerful war puppets.
• The allure of wealth and business opportunities, as seen through Xiao Kang's eyes.

Character Interactions

• Reilo interacts with an elderly scholar who expresses surprise at Reilo's military merits and advises him to rest.
• Reilo meets an attendant who delivers his letter from Gubo.
• Reilo observes the battlefield with Xiao Kang, discussing the business opportunities presented by the war.
• Reilo examines his gains and Prince Ling's corpse alone in his laboratory, showing his analytical and cautious nature.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Reilo discovers four magic items that still function: two rings, a bracelet, and a waist pendant.
• The waist pendant, a Twin Fish Pendant, hydrates and nourishes the body, provides an underwater breathing function, and slightly resists the silver curse.
• The bracelet is a spatial item used by Prince Ling to summon his Thunder-Eyed Demonic Tiger. Reilo plans to use it for his future medium partner.
• Reilo finds advanced energy crystals worth thousands of gold coins and a letter from Senais about the Moon's Mark secret realm.
• Reilo finds notes about the rankings and strengths of natural sciences academies in the Duchies.

Character Developments

• Reilo's understanding of Prince Ling's resources and struggles deepens.
• Reilo's wealth significantly increases with the discovery of advanced energy crystals.

Significant Themes

• The value and scarcity of magic items and energy crystals.
• The political and academic landscape of the Duchies.

Character Interactions

• Reilo interacts with the golden Potential Fruit, Lili, and decides to keep it in the spatial bracelet.
• Reilo finds a letter from Senais, implying a potential alliance or conflict with him.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Reilo finds a mysterious silver candle and various letters in Prince Ling's spatial ring.
• He discovers valuable materials, including Moon Crystal Stone, in wooden boxes.
• Reilo acquires necessary ingredients for his experiment on the night of the full moon.

Character Developments

• Reilo shows curiosity and caution when handling Prince Ling's belongings.
• He demonstrates determination and resourcefulness in obtaining materials for his experiment.

Significant Themes

• The complexity and intrigue of noble and royal family relationships are hinted at through the letters.
• The value and rarity of certain materials are emphasized, highlighting the potential power and knowledge they could bring.

Character Interactions

• Reilo interacts with vendors at the trading post and military supply department, showcasing his negotiation skills and resourcefulness.
• He receives a potion from an old woman as a gesture of goodwill.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Reilo recovers from the effects of the Body Tempering Potion and realizes significant improvements in his physical strength and energy absorption.
• He studies the crystalline scales of a magical beast, considering two methods to replicate its defensive property.
• Reilo spends the day in the Furnace Tower, unaffected by the ongoing war outside.
• He attempts the Submerged Moon Technique at night, using the Moon Crystal Stone and other materials under the blood-red full moon.

Character Developments

• Reilo's physical strength and energy absorption have improved significantly due to the Body Tempering Potion and his absorption of energy within the tower.
• He becomes more determined to explore the cosmic truth of the Heliocentric Theory after successfully connecting with the moon using the Moon Crystal Stone.

Significant Themes

• The pursuit of truth and knowledge, as Reilo continues to explore the Heliocentric Theory and the connection to the moon.
• The power of will and subjective experience, as Reilo transfers his physical damage into an illusionary dreamscape and onto the Moon Crystal Stone.

Character Interactions

• Reilo interacts with the Moon Crystal Stone and the materials used in the Submerged Moon Technique, ultimately connecting with the moon and gaining a new ability, the Dream Moon Technique.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Reilo reaches the fifth tier in his cultivation.
• He discovers the reduced effectiveness of the second body-tempering potion and decides to save the third one.
• Reilo's friends inform him about the bounty on his head, issued by the Xilan Duchy, offering a substantial reward and title for his capture or death.
• Reilo decides to research suppression methods and focuses on crafting Wrath Bead psychic orbs to stall potential enemies.

Character Developments

• Reilo shows growth in his cultivation and understanding of his abilities, particularly the Dream Moon Technique.
• He demonstrates maturity in handling the bounty situation, seeking advice and planning ahead.
• Gubo, Reilo's mentor, shows concern and surprise upon seeing the bounty poster.

Significant Themes

• The consequences of Reilo's actions (killing Prince Ling) catch up to him, leading to a bounty on his head.
• The power dynamics and political intrigue among the princes of Xilan.
• The importance of preparation and planning in facing adversity.

Character Interactions

• Reilo's friends (Orn, Bai Xing, Xiao Kang, Yulia, and Angelina) warn him about the bounty and express their concern.
• Reilo seeks advice from Gubo, his mentor, after he arrives.
• Reilo's interactions with his friends highlight their camaraderie and shared concern for his safety.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Gubo reveals that Reilo matches the description of the "Explosive Slaughterer" wanted poster, a dangerous individual who feigns harmlessness before erupting in violence.
• Gubo praises Reilo for his actions against Prince Ling, seeing them as a sign of aggression and strength.
• A tower guard golem attacks Gubo and Reilo, revealing that the Xilan People have infiltrated the Furnace Tower.
• Gubo and Reilo meet with the Furnace Heart, who is injured from a battle with Sogrian, a powerful Xilan academician.

Character Developments

• Reilo: Starts to embrace his aggressive nature under Gubo's influence, deciding not to be a shadow of his senior brother Wushuang.
• Gubo: Shows pride and satisfaction in Reilo's actions, viewing them as a sign of strength and potential.
• Furnace Heart: Reveals his injury from a battle with Sogrian, hinting at the growing threat from the Xilan People.

Significant Themes

• Aggression and strength: Gubo praises Reilo's actions against Prince Ling, viewing them as a sign of strength and aggression, which he believes is necessary for success in the academic world.
• Survival of the fittest: Gubo believes that quiet effort and study are not enough to lead one to the path of seeking truth, emphasizing the importance of aggression and competition.

Character Interactions

• Gubo and Reilo: Gubo praises Reilo's actions and takes him under his wing, viewing him as a potential successor to his senior brother Wushuang.
• Gubo and Furnace Heart: The two scholars meet to discuss Reilo's situation and the growing threat from the Xilan People. They share a tense exchange, with Furnace Heart expressing doubt in Gubo's ability to protect Reilo.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Reilo and Gubo travel to the Furnace Mountains to investigate a swarm of Human-faced Spiders.
• They find a hidden cave leading to a labyrinth, with signs of a recent struggle.
• A projection of Kurianna, a Dark Night Fire Woman, appears, revealing that Reilo's Human-faced Spider form is a curse left by a dead Warlock.

Character Developments

• Reilo demonstrates his ability to control his demonization, using the Moon Crystal Stone to negate some of the curse's negative emotions.
• Gubo shows concern and support for Reilo, revealing his willingness to teach him academic knowledge.

Significant Themes

• The curse of the Human-faced Spider form, representing the dark, violent, and evil power within Reilo.
• The struggle between Reilo's human consciousness and the monstrous form's negative emotions.

Character Interactions

• Reilo and Gubo work together to explore the cave, with Gubo providing guidance and support.
• Kurianna interacts with Reilo and Gubo, revealing the truth about the Human-faced Spider curse and challenging them to find her at the Foul Earth Ruins.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Reilo and Gubo return to Saint Grand Fort after a failed mission.
• They encounter a female scholar and her injured daughter, Doria, who needs a high-grade energy crystal. Reilo trades one of his for a Gravity Stone.
• On their way, they witness a flock of Thunderbirds chasing two Soul-snatching Demon Eagles.
• They finally reach Saint Grand Fort, and Gubo decides to examine Reilo's cursed true form.

Character Developments

• Gubo shows concern for Reilo's well-being by protecting him from the cold wind and later examining his cursed true form.
• Reilo demonstrates kindness by helping Doria, despite knowing he'll need the energy crystal himself.
• Reilo's anxiety grows as Gubo experiments with his blood samples, revealing the severity of his curse.

Significant Themes

• The dangers and consequences of using cursed power.
• The struggle between rationality and instinct in creatures.
• The importance of kindness and helping others, even in difficult situations.

Character Interactions

• Gubo and Reilo's mentor-mentee relationship deepens as Gubo shows genuine concern for Reilo's well-being.
• Reilo and the female scholar interact briefly, leading to a trade that benefits both parties.
• Gubo and the female scholar interact cautiously, as junior scholars typically avoid contact with senior scholars in the wilderness.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Reilo studies the half-man, half-pig corpse, discovering a unique, long-lived silver energy that can alter biological attributes.
• He realizes that the Demonic Elephant crystal's true secret lies in its energy core, not its 1024-sided structure.
• Reilo simulates the crystal's energy core using his understanding of Energy Magnetic Fields, creating a new defensive skill, the '1024 Night's Guardian Shield'.

Character Developments

• Reilo's academic prowess and dedication are highlighted as he makes significant progress in his research.
• His understanding of Energy Magnetic Fields and the Bubble Technique deepens, allowing him to create a powerful defensive skill.

Significant Themes

• The power of knowledge and academic pursuit.
• The interconnectedness of different fields of study (Evolution's Profound Meaning, Energy Magnetic Fields, and the Bubble Technique).
• The importance of patience and perseverance in research.

Character Interactions

• Reilo interacts with Gubo, his instructor, who visits the laboratory but delays teaching him alchemy due to Reilo's engrossment in his research.
• Reilo's thoughts briefly mention Angelina, a fellow student, in relation to the Demonic Elephant's defense.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Reilo is tasked by Gubo to arrange six Magic Wands in order of quality.
• Gubo reveals that the academy won't interfere in Reilo's personal competition with the princes.
• Reilo discovers that his Dragon Scale Robe is only a high-grade magical artifact.
• Gubo identifies two of the Magic Wands as supreme magical artifacts, one of which is a top-tier magic item he crafted.
• Reilo shows Gubo the silver candle given by Prince Ling, which Gubo confirms is also a top-tier magic item with peculiar activation conditions.

Character Developments

• Reilo shows maturity and understanding in accepting the academy's stance on his competition with the princes.
• Gubo demonstrates pride in his craftsmanship and nostalgia for his past struggles.
• Reilo's determination to master the Gulan Sand Flame grows stronger.

Significant Themes

• The value and rarity of magical artifacts, with a focus on top-tier magic items and their unique properties.
• The power dynamics within the academy and the lack of interference from the academy in personal competitions.
• The importance of Dark Essence in sealing magic tools and the scarcity of such items.

Character Interactions

• Reilo and Gubo's mentor-mentee relationship deepens as Gubo takes time to personally teach Reilo about magical artifacts.
• Reilo seeks Gubo's expertise in identifying and understanding the silver candle given by Prince Ling.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Reilo learns about magic weapons from Gubo, who teaches him that they are higher-level than magic tools and have self-destruct functions.
• Reilo struggles with alchemy for a month and a half, failing to create a successful energy ring.
• Reilo discovers that the Star Core can provide fusion degree prompts for materials in the alchemy furnace.
• Reilo successfully creates an intermediate-grade energy ring and a mutated one with a passive energy recovery acceleration effect.

Character Developments

• Reilo becomes more determined and persistent in his alchemy practice.
• Gubo shows concern for Reilo's progress but is also competitive and somewhat prideful.

Significant Themes

• Patience and perseverance in learning and mastering a skill.
• The importance of understanding the inherent properties of materials in alchemy.
• The role of luck and coincidence in success.

Character Interactions

• Reilo seeks guidance from Gubo on alchemy and learns from his experiences.
• Gubo provides support and encouragement to Reilo but also feels competitive when Reilo makes significant progress.
• Lianyi shows concern for both Reilo and Gubo, cautioning Gubo about his temper.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Leylo discovers he can unleash the full value of magic materials through the Star Core, likening it to 'Star Core Alchemy'.
• He engages in moon gazing, deepening his connection with the moon and its power.
• Leylo experiments with Star Core Alchemy, successfully creating energy rings with a high mutation probability.
• He sells these energy rings at Grand Rise Magic Item Shop and purchases high-grade magic materials for further alchemy practice.

Character Developments

• Leylo continues to explore and develop his magical abilities, particularly his connection with the moon and his proficiency in alchemy.
• The shopkeeper at Grand Rise Magic Item Shop becomes more wary and respectful of Leylo, recognizing his potential as an alchemy master.

Significant Themes

• The power of the moon and its influence on Leylo's abilities and the world.
• The exploration and mastery of alchemy, representing Leylo's growth and understanding of his magical prowess.
• The theme of transformation and evolution, reflected in Leylo's deepening connection with the moon and his alchemy skills.

Character Interactions

• Leylo interacts with the shopkeeper at Grand Rise Magic Item Shop, selling his energy rings and purchasing new materials, leading to the shopkeeper's increased respect for him.
• Leylo's actions and decisions are influenced by his desire to improve his alchemy skills and prepare for potential threats, such as the corrosive potion resistance of Self-Control.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Reilo visits the Black Widow Apothecary to increase the dosage of his corrosive potion.
• He is ambushed by mercenaries sent by the Princes of Xilan, leading to a fight.
• Reilo successfully defends against the attacks using his shield and retaliates with a powerful spell, killing one of the attackers.
• The incident attracts the attention of the academy's enforcement team.
• Later, Gubo returns to the lab and witnesses Reilo's alchemy experiment resulting in an unknown mutation, which Gubo believes is a sign of Reilo being an alchemy genius.

Character Developments

• Reilo's physical strength has grown significantly, nearing the level of a formal Fighter, but his control is still that of an ordinary person.
• Reilo's alchemy skills improve, with two consecutive works undergoing unknown mutations, earning Gubo's admiration.
• Gubo decides to teach Reilo about Ancestral Clone once he reaches Tier Six, as he has found a way to suppress Reilo's cursed true body.

Significant Themes

• Ambition and Persistence: Reilo's dedication to his research into astronomical studies, despite his alchemy success, shows his ambition and persistence.
• Danger and Survival: Reilo's situation is dangerous due to the Princes of Xilan's pursuit, emphasizing the theme of survival.
• Mentorship and Learning: Gubo's decision to teach Reilo about Ancestral Clone highlights the theme of learning and growth under a mentor's guidance.

Character Interactions

• Reilo interacts with Merlin, the Black Widow Apothecary's owner, who mixes the corrosive potion for him and warns him about the Princes of Xilan.
• Reilo fights against the mercenaries sent by the Princes of Xilan, showcasing his defensive skills and powerful spells.
• Reilo interacts with Gubo, who witnesses Reilo's alchemy success and decides to teach him about Ancestral Clone.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Reilo submits his academic paper, '1024 Nights: Guardian Shield', for review.
• He meets Lucia, a first-year student, who invites him to a mask trading fair.
• Reilo's paper is reviewed by two instructors, who are impressed by his innovative approach.
• Reilo's paper is accepted into the academy's knowledge reserve, and he is offered an academy salary.

Character Developments

• Reilo has grown more confident and focused on his academic pursuits, no longer fixated on Elite Rank status.
• Lucia is shown to be resourceful and connected, organizing a mask trading fair for first-year students.

Significant Themes

• The pursuit of academic excellence and innovation.
• The contrast between Grand Duchy's political intrigue and Xilan Duchy's system of elite honor.
• The value of practical application in academic research.

Character Interactions

• Reilo interacts with Lucia, who recognizes him from a previous encounter and invites him to the trading fair.
• Reilo's paper is reviewed by two instructors, who are initially indifferent but become impressed by his work.
• Reilo's interaction with the instructors highlights his growth and confidence in his academic pursuits.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The novel "Grand Natural Sciences Academy" is set to go on sale on April 1st.
• The story begins with a slow burn, focusing on exploration and understanding the story's rules.
• It will eventually lead to interstellar warfare, with humanity's impact on the star curtain world's indigenous peoples.

Character Developments

• Bai Lu, the author, expresses their writing style and preferences, emphasizing the protagonist's perseverance and growth rather than immediate overpowered abilities.
• The protagonist is described as becoming a dark overlord, mastermind, and tide-turner, respected by supporting characters.

Significant Themes

• The power of perseverance and persistence in achieving success.
• The impact of humanity's advancements (natural sciences) on other civilizations.
• The contrast between ordinary details and fantastical elements.

Character Interactions

• Bai Lu interacts with readers, expressing gratitude for their support and feedback.
• The protagonist's relationship with supporting characters is hinted at, with the latter looking up to and challenging the former.

Additional Information

• The author explains their preference for a simple, straightforward title that summarizes the story's theme.
• They announce a burst of updates upon entering the VIP section and plan to prioritize stable updates.
• Bai Lu encourages readers to support the novel through VIP subscriptions, monthly passes, tips, recommendation tickets, and comments.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Reilo receives his modified Ashes Dagger from Windsor, which is now a fine-grade magical tool.
• Reilo plans to attend the Masked Trade Fair to exchange the dagger for a Moon Crystal Stone or other special high-grade magical material.
• Reilo contemplates the magical materials he has to trade, including a unique magical material called 'Light of Xilan', a stone full of natural water energy, and soil with stimulating properties for male functions.

Character Developments

• Reilo shows his strategic thinking in planning to trade materials at the Masked Trade Fair.
• Reilo demonstrates his knowledge and interest in alchemy by considering refining a Magic Wand in the future.

Significant Themes

• The power of magical tools and the difficulty in creating them, especially fine-grade and high-grade ones.
• The value of unique and rare magical materials, and the potential uses of such materials in alchemy.

Character Interactions

• Reilo interacts with Jiahei, who helps him understand the process of modifying his Ashes Dagger.
• Reilo studies Prince Ling's notes, learning about the unique magical materials he possesses.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Reilo attends a mask trading fair, where students barter magic items and materials.
• He trades for various magic materials, including Azure Bronze Essence and Burning Crystal.
• Reilo presents three rare items: Military Type D Body Tempering Agent, Ancient Natural Water Stone, and Soil Infused with the Blood of War God's Sacrifice. The latter attracts significant interest.
• He offers a fine-grade magic item, the Ashes Dagger, in exchange for a Moon Crystal Stone.

Character Developments

• Reilo demonstrates his wealth and resourcefulness in acquiring and trading magic items.
• Loki, the organizer of the fair, shows interest in the Ashes Dagger and offers to help find information about the Moon Crystal Stone.

Significant Themes

• The value and desirability of rare and powerful magic items.
• The importance of networking and connections among students, as seen in Loki's offer to help Reilo.

Character Interactions

• Reilo interacts minimally with other students due to his X Mask and the mist obscuring his body.
• Loki and Lucia, who are familiar with each other, discuss Reilo's identity after the fair. They suspect he is the Explosive Slaughterer.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Reilo, back at the academy, advances to the sixth tier in just under two months.
• He plans to use a new method from his mentor to suppress the negative effects of the Curse's true body when he advances to the seventh tier.
• Reilo studies elemental summoning techniques and plans to transform his Celestial Foundation Destruction Technique into a more autonomous elemental summon.
• He experiments with the Light of Xilan, discovering it's a unique, self-aware beam of light.
• Reilo integrates the Light of Xilan into his elemental summoning technique, creating the 'Sun Eye Summoning Technique.'

Character Developments

• Reilo's energy grows closer to the seventh tier, and he advances to the sixth tier.
• He becomes more proficient in studying and experimenting with elemental summoning techniques.
• Reilo demonstrates curiosity and adaptability in dealing with the unique Light of Xilan.

Significant Themes

• The pursuit of knowledge and power.
• The exploration of the unknown, as seen in Reilo's study of the Light of Xilan.
• The theme of adaptation and transformation, as Reilo seeks to modify his Celestial Foundation Destruction Technique.

Character Interactions

• Reilo interacts with his mentor, discussing his advancement and the new method to suppress the Curse's negative effects.
• Reilo's roommates, Gubo, Lianyi, and Jiahei, are mentioned but not present during Reilo's experiments.
• Reilo's interaction with the Light of Xilan reveals its unique nature and consciousness.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Reilo successfully solidifies his Sun Eye Summoning Technique, causing a dark red eye to appear in the sky, attracting attention from various observers.
• A mysterious scholar and a scholar from the academy's Elite Rank Points Review Committee, Elimi, notice the strange occurrence.
• Elimi visits Reilo, mistaking him for Gubo's secret weapon in the upcoming graduation assessment.

Character Developments

• Reilo: Successfully creates a sixth-tier academic feat, the Eye of the Sun, demonstrating his academic prowess.
• Elimi: Shows concern for Reilo's well-being, believing he's being exploited by Gubo.

Significant Themes

• The pursuit of truth and academic excellence.
• The exploitation of students by mentors for personal gain.
• The power dynamics within the academy.

Character Interactions

• Reilo and Elimi: Elimi visits Reilo, misinterprets his role, and expresses concern for his well-being.
• Reilo and Gubo: Reilo keeps his mentorship with Gubo a secret, as per Gubo's instruction.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Gubo checks on Reilo's alchemy progress and finds him refining a mid-level Magic Wand, confirming Reilo's status as a qualified alchemist.
• Gubo shares about the levels of alchemists, from alchemists to Alchemy Masters to Sacred Alchemy Masters who can forge Sacred Magic Artifacts.
• Gubo reveals his research on the Ancestral Clone, involving the extraction of Life Source from creatures with ancient bloodlines to enhance their innate talents and academic abilities.

Character Developments

• Reilo demonstrates exceptional alchemy talent, surpassing Gubo's expectations.
• Gubo shows pride in Reilo's progress and shares his academic knowledge more openly.

Significant Themes

• The pursuit of academic knowledge and the challenges of obtaining resources for large-scale experiments.
• The cyclical pattern of biological evolution and the strength of ancient creatures compared to modern ones.

Character Interactions

• Gubo and Reilo's mentor-mentee relationship deepens as they discuss alchemy and academic knowledge.
• Reilo keeps the encounter with the female mentor a secret to maintain the current harmony with Gubo.