Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Guen's parents and brother arrive, expressing pride in his achievements.
• Guen learns that he has been granted the status of a 'Primal Secret Realm Universe Level Member' by the Virtual Universe Company, with 90% of his permissions already opened.
• Guen asks General Sanye and others to investigate the connections between the Kano Race, the Norde Race, the Ape-man Temple, and the Elf Origin Planet.
• Guen receives emails from the Virtual Universe Company and the Universe Galaxy Bank.

Character Developments

• Guen shows maturity and responsibility in handling his family's visit and his new status.
• Guen's parents express their desire to return to their clans, hinting at the challenges ahead.
• Guen demonstrates his growing influence, as even World Masters like General Sanye and Lord Hong are on friendly terms with him.

Significant Themes

• Family and Responsibility: Guen's family visit underscores his responsibilities towards them and the challenges they face due to their ethnic backgrounds.
• Power and Influence: Guen's new status and the respect he commands from powerful figures highlight the importance of power and influence in the universe.
• Cultivation and Growth: The Virtual Universe Company's guidance emphasizes the importance of qualitative breakthroughs in cultivation, setting the stage for Guen's growth.

Character Interactions

• Guen and His Family: Guen's interactions with his family are warm and affectionate, showing his love and concern for them.
• Guen and General Sanye/Lord Hong: Guen's interactions with these powerful figures demonstrate his growing influence and their respect for him.
• Guen and Moto: Moto's assistance in handling emails and investigations shows his efficiency and loyalty as Guen's assistant.

Guen is astonished by the Virtual Universe Company's advice to accumulate energy inefficiently, which contradicts his understanding of cultivation. He learns about the vast resources required for rapid advancement, feeling fear and awe at the company's power. The Virtual Universe Company's spaceship arrives to pick him up, leaving Guen's residence on Qingqi Planet. Back in Guen's room, his former slaves discuss their future. Ba Weng, Jin Yi, and Jin San decide to continue serving Guen, while Ji Yu wants to return home. The Heimeng Race slaves, however, plan to sell the World Ring Guen left behind for wealth.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Guen is welcomed aboard a spaceship by Ao Xu, a World Master, and other Domain Lords and Universe Level powerhouses.
• The spaceship is made of F6-grade metal and reinforced with Origin Laws, demonstrating its immense value and power.
• Guen is offered to enter the company headquarters in the virtual universe, Yu Xiang Mountain, to meet other core members.

Character Developments

• Guen is introduced to his new status and the respect it commands, though he is initially uncomfortable with the title 'Your Highness.'
• Ao Xu explains the hierarchy and importance of the secret realms within the Virtual Universe Company, revealing that Guen's Primal Secret Realm status is the most noble.

Significant Themes

• Respect and deference to power and status, as demonstrated by the bows and addresses given to Guen.
• The history and importance of the secret realms, particularly the Primal Secret Realm, in the context of human history and the Virtual Universe Company.

Character Interactions

• Guen interacts with Ao Xu, who serves as a guide and explains the company's hierarchy and history.
• Guen is surrounded by Domain Lords and Universe Level powerhouses who show him respect and deference.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Guen and Ao Xu explore the Virtual Universe's Yu Xiang Mountain, with Guen learning about the disparities between the five regions.
• Guen enters the Primal Region, greeted by Pixiu, who will guide him.
• Yingjun, a Universe Level member of the Primal Region, meets Guen and expresses regret for not participating in the Peak Genius Tournament.

Character Developments

• Guen: Shows anticipation and awe at the extravagance of the Primal Secret Realm and the Virtual Universe's fidelity to reality.
• Yingjun: Introduces himself, expresses curiosity about Guen, and reveals his regret for missing the Peak Genius Tournament.

Significant Themes

• Disparity and hierarchy: The vast differences in treatment between the secret realms highlight the stratified society within the Virtual Universe.
• Reality vs. simulation: The Virtual Universe's extreme fidelity to reality raises questions about the nature of existence and perception.

Character Interactions

• Guen and Ao Xu: Ao Xu guides Guen through Yu Xiang Mountain, revealing the secrets of the Virtual Universe.
• Guen and Pixiu: Pixiu greets Guen and offers to guide him through the Primal Region.
• Guen and Yingjun: Yingjun meets Guen, expresses curiosity, and shares his regret for missing the tournament, showing a friendly demeanor.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Guen meets Yingjun, a peerless talent in the Primal Secret Realm.
• Guen learns about the qualification battles held every hundred years among Universe Level members.
• Guen is introduced to his manor and guard army, led by the Immortal General Samoding.
• Guen explores his manor's facilities and the treasury, where he finds various secret methods, weapons, and treasures.

Character Developments

• Guen is awestruck by the treatment and resources available to him as a Primal Secret Realm member.
• Guen learns about the importance of choosing a teacher and secret methods wisely.
• Samoding shows responsibility and care in guiding Guen, despite not being his teacher.

Significant Themes

• The value and rarity of Immortal-level resources and guidance in the Virtual Universe.
• The importance of careful decision-making in choosing a teacher and secret methods.
• The vast differences in power and status between members of different secret realms.

Character Interactions

• Guen interacts with Pixiu, who tactfully introduces him to Yingjun and explains the qualification battles.
• Guen meets Samoding, his Immortal General guard leader, who shows respect and responsibility in guiding him.
• Guen explores his manor with Samoding, learning about its facilities and the treasury's contents.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Gu En explores the Virtual Universe Company's treasury, initially focusing on secret methods but finding them too expensive.
• He searches for specific biological items: Starry Sky Behemoths and the Niehuo Thorn.
• He discovers that newborn Starry Sky Behemoths are sold in bundles with incubation materials and enslavement secret methods, costing millions of points each.
• Gu En consults with a company representative about the scarcity and availability of these treasures.
• He learns that many restricted treasures are prioritized for World Masters in the Primal Secret Realm.
• Two newborn Huisuo Behemoths are bought by others in a short time.

Character Developments

• Gu En's understanding of the Virtual Universe Company's favoritism towards World Masters deepens.
• He realizes the vast wealth disparity between World Masters and ordinary Immortal Gods.

Significant Themes

• Wealth disparity and resource allocation within the Virtual Universe Company.
• The value and scarcity of restricted treasures.
• The competition among core members of the secret realms.

Character Interactions

• Gu En interacts with a red-haired woman, a representative of the Virtual Universe Company, via a consultation channel.
• No direct interactions with other characters occur in this chapter.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Guen disperses his Origin Power, revealing a yellowish-red mark on a Flame Star Behemoth, indicating its origin energy is low.
• Guen decides not to enslave or possess the Flame Star Behemoth due to its current state and leaves it in his World Ring.
• Guen returns to Yu Xiang Mountain and faces a dilemma in choosing a secret method to cultivate.
• Guen meets with other Manhuang Universe Nation geniuses and discusses their aspirations and the challenges ahead.

Character Developments

• Guen shows responsibility and care for the Flame Star Behemoth, understanding its current state requires a massive infusion of origin energy.
• Guen reflects on his choices and decides to cultivate the Law of Time Origin, showing ambition and determination.
• The Manhuang Universe Nation geniuses express their hopes and fears about their future paths.

Significant Themes

• Ambition and Determination: Guen and the Manhuang Universe Nation geniuses discuss their aspirations and the challenges ahead, emphasizing the importance of courage and determination in pursuing excellence.
• The Struggle for Success: The conversation highlights the difficulty of achieving great success, even with the best treatment and starting point, emphasizing the need for hard work and struggle.

Character Interactions

• Guen interacts with Duota and other Manhuang Universe Nation geniuses, sharing their hopes and fears about their future paths.
• The group toasts to their future selves, expressing their determination to work hard and achieve great success.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Guen receives three volumes of 'Brief History of Runyan' in the Virtual Universe.
• The manuals are stored in two large chests, containing more than expected.
• Guen begins studying the first volume, making significant progress in his comprehension of the Law of Time.

Character Developments

• Guen's excitement and eagerness to study the manuals are evident.
• He demonstrates self-awareness and understanding of his learning pace, deciding to digest what he's learned before proceeding.

Significant Themes

• The importance of secret method manuals in guiding one's path and understanding of Origin Laws.
• The concept of standing on the shoulders of giants to climb higher in one's comprehension of laws.
• The idea that reading and comprehending are two different processes, with the latter being more crucial.

Character Interactions

• Guen interacts with Pixiu, the representative of the Virtual Universe Company, who assists him in receiving the manuals.
• Guen's guards help him carry the chests containing the manuals.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Guen continues to study and understand the 'Brief History of Runyan' for three more days.
• Guen learns the exorbitant cost of purchasing the complete set of the 'Brief History of Runyan'.
• Guen plans to buy at least the first five volumes directly.
• Guen receives invitations from geniuses of the Peak Genius Tournament and learns about Ba Weng's arrival with Jin Yi, Jin San, and Ji Yu.
• Guen instructs Moto to handle invitations and connects with Ba Weng.
• The chapter introduces Thunder Island, the residence of powerful human Immortals and Venerables.
• Qionglu Venerable visits Xueqi Venerable to discuss the Peak Genius Tournament and the future of human Universe Venerables.
• Xueqi Venerable agrees to provide guidance to talented individuals but is reluctant to take disciples.
• Qionglu Venerable hints at the changing era and the competition among the five major human factions.
• Qionglu Venerable departs to meet Heixi Venerable, indicating that the first Peak Genius Tournament will be more lively.

Character Developments

• Guen shows determination in acquiring knowledge, despite the high cost.
• Guen demonstrates responsibility and care for his followers by instructing Ba Weng.
• Qionglu Venerable shows concern for the future of humanity and the need for guidance among the younger generation.
• Xueqi Venerable reveals his reluctance to take on disciples due to their current fragility and the burden of multiple positions.

Significant Themes

• The value and pursuit of knowledge.
• The responsibility of powerful individuals towards the younger generation.
• The changing era and the competition among different factions.
• The burden of multiple positions and the need for guidance among the younger generation.

Character Interactions

• Guen interacts with Moto, showing trust and delegation of tasks.
• Qionglu Venerable visits Xueqi Venerable, discussing the future of humanity and the need for guidance.
• Qionglu Venerable and Xueqi Venerable show mutual respect and understanding, despite their differing views on taking disciples.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Guen and his team arrive at the Virtual Universe headquarters after nearly five hundred days of travel.
• Guen, during this journey, has been diligently training and learning from Immortal Gods in the Primal Secret Realm and the Feida Dojo.
• Guen successfully breaks through to the Universe Level in just three hours, demonstrating his remarkable progress.
• The spaceship's external simulation shows the Virtual Universe headquarters, a vast super-continent suspended in the starry sky.

Character Developments

• Guen: Shows dedication to training and learning, successfully breaking through to the Universe Level. He maintains humility despite his progress, acknowledging the vastness and mystery of the universe.
• Ao Xu: Displays loyalty and respect towards Guen, facilitating his breakthrough and managing the spaceship.

Significant Themes

• Progress and Ambition: Guen's rapid advancement highlights his ambition and dedication to improving his strength.
• Humility in the Face of the Universe: Despite his achievements, Guen remains aware of the vastness and complexity of the universe, preventing arrogance.
• Diligence and Hard Work: Guen's consistent training and learning showcase the importance of hard work in achieving success.

Character Interactions

• Guen and Ao Xu: Their interaction demonstrates Ao Xu's loyalty and Guen's trust in him, with Ao Xu facilitating Guen's breakthrough and managing the spaceship.
• Guen and the others: Guen's thoughts about his peers' progress indicate his respect for their abilities and a sense of healthy competition.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Guen arrives at the Virtual Universe Company headquarters, a massive continent spanning several light-years.
• He meets Ao Xu, a World Master, who provides insights about the headquarters and the universe.
• Guen is greeted by other geniuses upon his arrival.
• He has a private conversation with Palaut, a Githyanki ape-man, about the possibility of reconciliation between the Norde Race and the Kano Race.

Character Developments

• Guen shows maturity and understanding of his parents' situation, refusing to ask his mother to choose between her family and her race.
• Palaut demonstrates his loyalty to the Ape-man Temple and his understanding of Guen's potential.
• Kan, an Ink Ape Race member, shows disdain for the Ape-man Temple's interest in Guen.

Significant Themes

• The theme of loyalty and sacrifice is explored through Guen's refusal to ask his mother to choose between her family and her race.
• The theme of potential and future power is evident in the Ape-man Temple's interest in Guen.
• The theme of territorial disputes and their consequences is highlighted through the conflict between the Norde Race and the Kano Race.

Character Interactions

• Guen interacts with Ao Xu, learning about the Virtual Universe Company headquarters and the universe.
• Guen greets other geniuses upon his arrival, showing camaraderie and mutual respect.
• Guen has a private conversation with Palaut, discussing the possibility of reconciliation between the Norde Race and the Kano Race.
• Kan expresses his disdain for the Ape-man Temple's interest in Guen, showing his loyalty to his own race.

Key Plot Points and Events

• 1,000 geniuses gather and board a peculiar spaceship, resembling a Hanguang Weasel, to travel to the Initial Universe.
• The ship passes through a chaotic time passage, causing discomfort to the geniuses.
• Upon arrival, they observe the Initial Universe's formation and Origin Laws operating externally.
• They reach Chaos City, where they will reside and cultivate for the next 30 years (equivalent to 9.17 years outside).

Character Developments

• Guen demonstrates exceptional resilience and solid soul, gaining Qionglu Venerable's attention.
• The geniuses face pressure and discomfort, revealing their limits and resilience.

Significant Themes

• The Initial Universe's infancy and perfecting process.
• The power and significance of the Origin Laws.
• The vastness and perfection of the Primordial Universe.
• The importance of seizing opportunities for growth and comprehension.

Character Interactions

• Qionglu Venerable guides and instructs the geniuses, showing kindness and expectation.
• The geniuses support each other through the discomfort in the time passage.
• Guen and the others share excitement and regret at missing the manifestation of Origin Laws.
• Qionglu Venerable emphasizes the special nature of the geniuses and their potential.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Guen and 1,000 geniuses arrive at Chaos City, guided by the Receptionist.
• Jiu Luo Wang enters the city alone.
• Guen and his peers observe powerful Immortals and Immortal auras within the city.
• Primal Ancestor and Lord of Chaos City observe Guen from above, discovering a rare Source Treasure within him.
• Primal Ancestor leaves the Initial Universe to Lord of Chaos City, instructing him to protect Guen and observe his growth without interference.

Character Developments

• Guen: Unbeknownst to him, Guen possesses a rare Source Treasure, attracting the attention of Primal Ancestor.
• Primal Ancestor: He becomes intrigued by Guen's Source Treasure and decides to observe his growth to verify his conjectures about the universe.
• Lord of Chaos City: He agrees to protect and observe Guen as per Primal Ancestor's instructions.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics and hierarchy within the Initial Universe and Chaos City.
• The rarity and significance of Source Treasures.
• The mysterious connection between Guen and the Primordial Universe.

Character Interactions

• Primal Ancestor and Lord of Chaos City: They discuss Guen's unique situation and Primal Ancestor's plans for him.
• Guen and his peers: They remain low-key and observant as they enter Chaos City.
• Guen and the Immortals of Chaos City: The Immortals watch the geniuses with interest, while Guen and his peers perceive the powerful Immortal auras around them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The group arrives at Chaos City, a place where super beings reside and comprehend the Law of Time Origin.
• They are briefed by a black-robed envoy about the city's rules and its four treasures.
• The first treasure is the visible manifestation of the universe's operation laws.
• The second treasure is located in the Cloud Towers, which can be entered independently.
• The third treasure is inside the City Lord Mansion, where there are 24 Chaos Monuments, each a path to becoming a super being.
• The fourth treasure is mysterious and requires destiny to see.

Character Developments

• The group of young geniuses, including Guen and Duota, are awestruck by the city's power and the potential of the Chaos Monuments.
• The black-robed envoy shows a range of emotions, from serious to lighthearted, indicating a level of comfort around the group.

Significant Themes

• Pursuit of Power and Enlightenment: The city and its treasures represent the ultimate goal for cultivators seeking power and understanding of the universe's laws.
• Destiny and Opportunity: The fourth treasure's requirement of destiny suggests that opportunities are not guaranteed but can be seized when presented.

Character Interactions

• The black-robed envoy serves as a guide, providing information and setting expectations for the group.
• The group members interact with each other, sharing their excitement and anticipation for the Chaos Monuments.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Geniuses are led to the City Lord Mansion to choose a Chaos Monument for comprehension, with only one chance and seven days per session.
• They have 15 minutes to observe 24 paintings, each corresponding to a Chaos Monument, to help decide their choice.
• Guen examines each painting, considering the suitability of the corresponding Chaos Monument for his cultivation.

Character Developments

• Guen: Struggles to decide between several suitable Chaos Monuments, ultimately choosing the Universe Chaos Monument.
• Other geniuses: Display varying levels of hesitation and decisiveness in choosing their Chaos Monuments.

Significant Themes

• The importance of choosing the right Chaos Monument for cultivation progress.
• The uniqueness and value of each Chaos Monument, conveying Great Dao leading to the pinnacle more clearly than any Secret Method.

Character Interactions

• Guen interacts with the black-robed envoy, who guides and confirms his choice.
• Guen briefly considers the choices of other geniuses, such as Aiya, based on their backgrounds and skills.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The black-robed envoy reveals that Guen chose the Universe Chaos Monument.
• A pale-red-scaled Snake Person chooses the Dixia Chaos Monument after considering Guen's choice.
• The envoy warns against following others blindly in choosing a Chaos Monument.
• The 1,000 geniuses arrive at a vast training area with 24 training rooms for the Chaos Monuments.
• Guen and others enter a corridor with 24 bronze doors, each leading to a Chaos Monument chamber, guarded by ancient seniors.

Character Developments

• The pale-red-scaled Snake Person demonstrates self-awareness and strategic thinking, choosing a less competitive Chaos Monument to increase her chances of success.
• Guen shows confidence in his choice of the Universe Chaos Monument.
• The group of geniuses reveals their ambition to become more than just ordinary Immortal Gods, hinting at their competitive nature.

Significant Themes

• Competition vs. Cooperation: The Snake Person's approach contrasts with the competitive nature of the other geniuses.
• Ambition and Pride: The geniuses' lofty ambitions and unwillingness to settle for less drive them to push their limits.
• Personal Choice vs. Following Others: The envoy emphasizes the importance of personal choice, while the Snake Person initially considers Guen's choice before making her own.

Character Interactions

• Guen and the Snake Person have a subtle interaction, with Guen showing surprise at her choice and the Snake Person finding confidence in Guen's choice.
• Guen and the orange-eyed fox-man genius from the Heaven and Earth Secret Realm exchange a look of surprise, hinting at a shared understanding or respect.
• The group of geniuses interacts, revealing their ambitions and competitive nature.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Guen and his companion enter the secret chamber of the Chaos Monument and observe eight paintings depicting various scenes, from a river and mountain to abstract images.
• Guen focuses on the first painting, gaining insights into the Law of Time and the relationship between space and time.
• After seven days, they are forced to leave the chamber and are informed about the Heavenly Bridge, which offers additional opportunities to contemplate the Chaos Monument.
• Guen finds a residence in Chaos City and enters the Virtual Universe, where he receives an email detailing the Heavenly Bridge's purpose and rewards for passing its levels.

Character Developments

• Guen is initially overwhelmed by the complexity of the paintings but focuses on the first one, gaining significant insights.
• Guen shows determination and focus in his cultivation, prioritizing his progress in the Chaos Monument.

Significant Themes

• The theme of personal growth and self-improvement is emphasized as Guen focuses on gaining insights from the Chaos Monument.
• The concept of time and its influence on space is introduced through Guen's contemplation of the first painting.

Character Interactions

• Guen interacts briefly with his companion, but the focus remains on his personal journey and contemplation.
• Guen communicates with Moto, his intelligent assistant, regarding his residence and the Heavenly Bridge email.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Virtual Universe is a special plane with 24 islands, each connected to a Chaos Monument via a Heavenly Bridge.
• Guen, among many geniuses, arrives and is invited by the Guardian Ludariel to attempt the Universe Chaos Monument Heavenly Bridge.
• Guen defeats a Qihe God martial artist on the first level, earning him access to the second level.

Character Developments

• Guen demonstrates his prowess by defeating a powerful opponent on the first level, showcasing his understanding of space-time laws.
• Aiya, another genius, is introduced as the first to pass the second level of the Mother Ancestor Chaos Monument.

Significant Themes

• Competition and disparity among geniuses, with some performing better than others.
• The importance of understanding and applying the laws of the Chaos Monuments to progress.

Character Interactions

• Guen interacts with the Guardian Ludariel, who guides and encourages him.
• Guen faces off against a Qihe God martial artist, showcasing his skills and understanding of the Chaos Monument's laws.
• The geniuses on the island discuss their progress and compare their performances, feeling a sense of disparity and competition.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Heavenly Bridge battles progress swiftly, with over 300 participants concluding their fights.
• Guen reaches the third level of the Heavenly Bridge, facing a mysterious guardian.
• Guen engages in a fierce battle with the guardian, using his understanding of the Universe Chaos Monument and the Laws of Time and Space.
• Guen's opponent uses the Half-Beast Transformation, defending against Guen's attacks and countering with powerful strikes.
• Guen manages to wound his opponent but struggles to defeat him quickly due to the guardian's ability to shift the Qihe God scales.

Character Developments

• Guen demonstrates his prowess and understanding of the Laws, pushing the battle to a stalemate.
• The mysterious guardian reveals his ability to shift the Qihe God scales, showcasing his superior understanding of the Universe Chaos Monument.

Significant Themes

• The importance of understanding and application of laws in combat.
• The concept of flexibility versus rigidity in techniques.
• The struggle between two opponents of equal skill.

Character Interactions

• Guen vs. the mysterious guardian: A tense and evenly matched battle, showcasing both characters' skills and understanding of their respective techniques.
• Jiu Luo Wang, Houxun King, and Canglv King: The three Immortals share a moment of camaraderie, drinking wine and discussing the Peak Genius Tournament.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Guen attempts to clear the fourth level of the Heavenly Bridge, choosing a Fighter as his opponent.
• The guardian of the fourth level, a mysterious figure, uses the third transformation of the Qihe God, Beast Heart Transformation, which suppresses Guen's lightning domain and overwhelmingly defeats him.
• Guen fails to clear the fourth level and is eliminated.
• Kandeli also reaches the fourth level but is swiftly defeated by the guardian.

Character Developments

• Guen's over-reliance on his deep Law of Time Origin insights is exposed as a weakness when facing a guardian with superior space-time integration.
• Kandeli's clever approach to the Heavenly Bridge, using his Secret Methods to chip away at the obstacles, proves insufficient against the fourth-level guardian.

Significant Themes

• The importance of understanding and integrating the Chaos Monument's laws for progression on the Heavenly Bridge.
• The limitations of relying solely on strong law insights or Secret Methods against opponents with superior understanding of the Chaos Monument.
• The significance of the Genius Tournament in uncovering and nurturing exceptional talents.

Character Interactions

• Jiu Luo Wang and Houxun King observe Guen and Kandeli's attempts to clear the fourth level, discussing their prospects and potential.
• Guen and the fourth-level guardian engage in a one-sided battle, highlighting the guardian's superior space-time integration and Guen's inability to counter it effectively.
• Kandeli's swift defeat by the fourth-level guardian demonstrates the increasing difficulty of the Heavenly Bridge as one progresses.