Chapter Summaries

Plot Points & Events

• David retrieves items from Arthur's secret room: a Level 4 Graded Heavy Sword, 'Transcendent Armor,' and an information chip.
• Hayward, a Transcendent, is after these items.
• David discovers that Muni, Arthur's adoptive father, was likely an average Transcendent but had extraordinary connections.
• David decides to keep the items for now.
• David trains in the Spirit-Forged Golden Body Technique, feeling closer to becoming a Transcendent.
• David is followed by unknown individuals.
• At work, David is assigned to lead a team in a separate research direction from Team Leader Layard.

Character Developments

• David shows curiosity and investigative skills when looking into Muni's past.
• David demonstrates his research prowess by quickly calibrating the equipment in the Third Research Room.
• Team Leader Layard shows hostility towards David, attempting to undermine him.

Significant Themes

• The value and rarity of Transcendent equipment.
• The importance of connections and backing in the Transcendent world.
• The tension between David and Team Leader Layard, reflecting the theme of competition and rivalry.

Character Interactions

• David interacts with Hayward through messages, showing caution and wariness.
• David's relationship with Team Leader Layard becomes adversarial, with Layard attempting to sabotage David's progress.
• David's interactions with the unknown followers are minimal, showing his awareness and indifference to their presence.

Key Plot Points and Events

• David is nearly rammed by a Hovercar driven by one of Hayward's men, but he evades it using his spiritual power and Shadow Servant's assistance.
• The man dies in the crash, and David absorbs his soul using Shadow Servant.
• Hayward visits David again, threatening him and revealing he has bought the security company responsible for David's villa, making the security system useless.
• David locks Hayward and his group inside the villa and decides to eliminate them.

Character Developments

• David demonstrates his strength and ruthlessness, killing Hayward's subordinate and Hayward himself without hesitation.
• Hayward underestimates David and pays the price for his carelessness.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and the consequences of underestimating one's opponent.
• The ruthlessness and efficiency with which David deals with threats.

Character Interactions

• David and Hayward's interaction turns hostile, leading to Hayward's death.
• David's Shadow Servant absorbs the soul of Hayward's subordinate, showcasing David's growing control over the entity.

Key Plot Points and Events

• David kills Transcendent Hayward, a bank employee, and a lawyer, absorbing their souls and gaining strength.
• David discovers that the Shadow Servant's soul conversion process has been manipulated by the bald burly god, who withheld soul energy from him.
• David absorbs soul energy from the Shadow Servant, increasing his mental attribute to 8.51.
• David extracts Knowledge Light Orbs from the absorbed souls, but only Hayward's 'Heavy Sword Mastery (15% Mastery)' is useful to him.
• David completes his first research project, creating Green Steel biological material, and submits the report to Director Bolivar.

Character Developments

• David: Becomes stronger and more powerful, discovers the truth about the bald burly god's manipulation of the Shadow Servant, and completes his first research project.
• Transcendent Hayward: Dies at David's hands, and his soul is absorbed by the Shadow Servant.

Significant Themes

• Power and strength: David's increasing power and the consequences of his actions.
• Manipulation and deception: The bald burly god's manipulation of the Shadow Servant and the truth behind Hayward's intentions.
• Research and discovery: David's completion of his first research project and the implications for his career.

Character Interactions

• David and the Shadow Servant: David discovers the truth about the Shadow Servant's soul conversion process and decides to share soul energy with it evenly.
• David and Hayward: David kills Hayward and absorbs his soul, gaining a useful Knowledge Light Orb.
• David and Director Bolivar: David submits his research report to Director Bolivar, impressing him with his accomplishments.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Director Bolivar approves the completion of the 'Biomaterials Research Project' based on David's report.
• David is publicly recognized and praised for completing the project in just 14 days.
• Team Leader Layard is dismissed, and David is appointed as the new project team leader.
• David receives an invitation to a reception at the Western Orchid Hotel in Dugan District to network with people connected to the research field.

Character Developments

• David gains recognition and authority as a successful researcher, becoming the project team leader.
• Team Leader Layard loses his position and influence due to his failed research and David's success.
• Director Bolivar shows favor to David, acknowledging his research abilities and inviting him to a networking event.

Significant Themes

• Recognition and Authority: David's research success grants him recognition and authority, while Layard's failure strips him of his.
• Networking and Connections: Director Bolivar emphasizes the importance of networking and connections in the research field, inviting David to an event to meet influential people.

Character Interactions

• David and Director Bolivar: Bolivar praises David's work and invites him to a reception, showing favor and support.
• David and Team Leader Layard: Layard's hatred for David grows after losing his position and the project to him.
• David and the Seaside Research Institute staff: The staff's attitude toward David changes from initial disregard to respect and admiration after his research success.

Key Plot Points and Events

• David, impersonating Arthur, attends a reception at the Western Orchid Hotel.
• He learns that the reception is partly to determine the next president of the Federal Research Institute.
• David overhears a conversation about a threat to the Presidential Palace and the upcoming Flagg Award.

Character Developments

• David continues to impersonate Arthur, maintaining his low-profile demeanor.
• Dreiser, an old acquaintance of Arthur's, is jealous of Arthur's success but unwilling to acknowledge it.

Significant Themes

• Ambition and power struggle within the research institute.
• The influence of reputation and achievements in the research world.
• David's ongoing plan to assassinate President Louis.

Character Interactions

• David interacts with Vice Director Baoerfu, who shows interest in David's achievements and gives him his contact information.
• David encounters Dreiser, an old acquaintance who is jealous of Arthur's success.
• Director Bolivar is impressed by David's connection to Vice Director Baoerfu and suspects that David has influential backing.

Key Plot Points and Events

• David leaves the reception early to avoid Dreiser, sensing he's being followed.
• He encounters four armored warriors (sent by Lawson Transcendent) in the woods, who he eliminates using his Shadow Servant and a Transcendent Military Dagger.
• David returns home and connects to the Light Brain, deciding to use President Constable's research result "Research on the Effects of Biological Material Alloys on Krypton Crystal Engines" for his Flagg Award project.
• Lawson Transcendent dispatches more warriors to capture David, while other Transcendents also start moving to secure the Level Four equipment.

Character Developments

• David demonstrates his strategic thinking and resourcefulness, using Director Bolivar as an alibi and choosing a research project for the Flagg Award.
• Lawson Transcendent shows impatience and desperation, leading him to act prematurely.

Significant Themes

• Patience and timing in strategic planning (David vs. Lawson Transcendent)
• The value of research and knowledge in the cultivation world
• The power dynamics and competition among Transcendents

Character Interactions

• David interacts with Director Bolivar, using him as an alibi and gaining approval for his research project.
• Lawson Transcendent interacts with his subordinates, dispatching them to capture David.
• Various Transcendents interact indirectly, each trying to secure the Level Four equipment before the others.

Key Plot Points and Events

• David stays indoors, avoiding the surveillance team's suspicion.
• He begins his new research project, 'Study on the Effects of Biomaterial Alloys on Krypton Crystal Engines,' and makes significant progress.
• David receives a call from Vice President Baoerfu, who expresses interest in his research and invites him to lunch.
• Vice President Baoerfu takes control of David's project, ordering Director Bolivar not to interfere.

Character Developments

• David continues to impersonate Arthur, maintaining a low profile while making remarkable progress in his research.
• Vice President Baoerfu shows increased interest and support for David, seeing his potential as a political asset.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics within the research system and the political landscape.
• The value of research and the competition for recognition and influence.
• The theme of luck and fate in research, as mentioned by Vice President Baoerfu.

Character Interactions

• David and Vice President Baoerfu: They establish a more direct connection, with Vice President Baoerfu taking a personal interest in David's research.
• David and Director Bolivar: Their relationship remains unchanged, with Director Bolivar now aware of Vice President Baoerfu's patronage of David.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Seaside Research Institute comes under the jurisdiction of Vice President Baoerfu, elevating its status and benefits.
• David meets with Vice President Baoerfu at Pinshang Tea House. Baoerfu offers additional funding and equipment, and David requests Baoerfu's help to be eligible for the Flagg Award.
• Transcendent Ewell attempts to assassinate David but is thwarted by Baoerfu's Transcendent bodyguards. The police arrive, arrest Transcendent Ewell, and charge him with attempted assassination of a high-ranking federal official.

Character Developments

• David demonstrates his ambition and strategic thinking by requesting Baoerfu's help for the Flagg Award.
• Transcendent Ewell shows desperation and recklessness in his failed assassination attempt.
• Vice President Baoerfu reveals his political acumen and willingness to support David, likely to gain credit for David's future achievements.

Significant Themes

• Ambition and power dynamics in politics.
• The consequences of reckless actions and desperation.
• The role of Transcendents in society and their treatment by the law.

Character Interactions

• David and Vice President Baoerfu: They establish a mutually beneficial relationship, with David seeking Baoerfu's support and Baoerfu seeing potential in David's work.
• David and Transcendent Ewell: Their indirect confrontation highlights the dangers David faces and the lengths his enemies will go to stop him.
• Transcendent Ewell and the police: Their encounter demonstrates the power dynamic between Transcendents and law enforcement, with the police ultimately subduing Ewell despite his strength.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Arthur's research on biomaterial alloys for engine improvement attracts the attention of Deputy Director Baoerfu, who provides resources and support.
• Arthur successfully improves engine performance by 2% using his biomaterial alloy.
• Baoerfu invites all Flagg Award judges to witness Arthur's research firsthand and endorses it for the award.

Character Developments

• Arthur: Proves his research capabilities and gains recognition from Baoerfu and the Flagg Award judges.
• Baoerfu: Demonstrates his political acumen and ambition by investing in Arthur's research and inviting the judges to secure the Flagg Award.

Significant Themes

• The pursuit of excellence and recognition in research.
• The political and social implications of scientific discoveries.
• The relationship between mentors and protégés in the academic world.

Character Interactions

• Arthur and Baoerfu: Their relationship evolves from mentor and mentee to one of mutual respect and benefit, with Baoerfu actively promoting Arthur's research.
• Baoerfu and the Flagg Award judges: Baoerfu leverages his influence to invite the judges and secure their endorsement for Arthur's research.

Key Plot Points and Events

• David's research on the biological material alloy has gained significant attention, with reporters besieging his doorstep.
• David discovers that his body has not undergone any cellular metabolism since replacing his bones with the divine skeleton, suggesting a state of 'immortality.'
• He finds that Arthur's bloodline power has spread throughout his spine and is restricted by a pattern that prevents it from altering his body.
• David learns that three research projects, including his, have entered the final evaluation for the Flagg Award, and he agrees to attend a symposium to increase his project's influence.

Character Developments

• David: Realizes the potential 'immortality' of his body and the presence of Arthur's bloodline power. He also expresses eagerness to attend the symposium to secure the Flagg Award.
• Vice Principal Baoerfu: Shows concern for David and his research, arranging a symposium to boost the project's influence and urging David to attend.

Significant Themes

• The impact of David's research on the biological material alloy and its potential to replace traditional raw materials.
• The mysteries and potential 'immortality' of David's body, particularly the divine skeleton and Arthur's bloodline power.
• The pursuit of the Flagg Award and its significance for David's plans.

Character Interactions

• David and Vice Principal Baoerfu: They communicate about the symposium, with Baoerfu expressing his desire for David to attend and David agreeing to participate.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Director Bolivar regrets not supporting Arthur's research earlier.
• Arthur's presentation causes a stir, leading to a significant drop in traditional space-material companies' share values.
• President Louis plans to meet Arthur to boost his public approval before the Flagg Award ceremony.
• The Flagg Award ceremony is held near the Presidential Palace, with President Louis in attendance.

Character Developments

• Director Bolivar feels regret and bitterness for not recognizing Arthur's potential earlier.
• Arthur/David feels excited and determined to assassinate President Louis.
• President Louis is cautious about his security and is willing to use the Flagg Award ceremony for political gain.

Significant Themes

• The power of research and innovation to disrupt established industries.
• The political use of awards and recognition.
• The security concerns and paranoia of those in power.

Character Interactions

• Director Bolivar feels jealous and bitter towards Arthur's success.
• Arthur/David interacts with Vice Dean Baoerfu and other researchers, displaying a calm and confident demeanor.
• President Louis interacts with Metcalf, discussing security and political strategies.

Key Plot Points and Events

• David, under the guise of Arthur, attends the Flagg Award ceremony.
• President Louis sends a body double to attend the ceremony instead of going himself.
• David uses his Shadow Servant to assassinate President Louis' double, killing him instantly.
• The government suspects an assassin among the attendees and orders a full-body scan and identity verification.
• David, with his aura-concealment ability, passes the scan undetected.
• Vice President Baoerfu informs David that he has won the Flagg Award.

Character Developments

• David: Successfully carries out his assassination plan but is disappointed to learn that he killed a body double. Maintains his Arthur identity.
• President Louis: Revealed to have sent a body double to the ceremony, indicating his awareness of potential threats.
• Vice President Baoerfu: Shows support for David, helping him maintain face despite the disrupted ceremony.

Significant Themes

• Deception and Trust: President Louis' use of a body double highlights the lack of trust in his own security, while David's deception underscores the theme of trust and identity.
• Power and Influence: The tension between the research community and the government reflects the power dynamics between different factions in the Federation.

Character Interactions

• David and President Louis: Their indirect confrontation results in President Louis' double's death.
• David and Vice President Baoerfu: Vice President Baoerfu shows support for David, helping him maintain his status despite the disrupted ceremony.
• The research community and the government: The tension between the two groups highlights their differing priorities and agendas.

Plot Points and Events

• A Starry Sky Flying Boat from God's Great World, escorted by a military fleet, arrives at Origin Planet, carrying an ambassador and two important figures: Priest Forbes and Minister Geshwen.
• They are there to find the last direct descendant of the Luce Family, who is believed to be Arthur (David).
• David, meanwhile, has received the Flagg Award but feels unfulfilled due to missed opportunities with President Louis.

Character Developments

• David feels a strange sensation in his bloodline power but cannot pinpoint the cause.
• The visitors from God's Great World, particularly Minister Geshwen and Priest Forbes, are concerned about Arthur's potential refusal to return to God's Great World.

Significant Themes

• The curse on ancient noble families and the fear of the Zerg.
• The power dynamics between God's Great World and the Interstellar Federation.

Character Interactions

• David meets the visitors from God's Great World at his villa.
• Minister Geshwen informs David about his father's death.
• David and the visitors discuss his origins and the purpose of their visit.

Key Plot Points and Events

• David learns he is the last heir of the Luce Family.
• He undergoes a bloodline test to verify his identity.
• David discovers he possesses vigorous bloodline power, sealed by a Blood Seal Glyph.
• He learns about his inheritance: the Luce Family's baronial title, the Shadow Leopard Emblem, an ancient castle, ten plantations, a winery, and the Luce Family treasury.
• David is told he must go to God's Great World to claim his inheritance.
• He is offered the chance to have the Blood Seal Glyph removed, allowing him to experience and utilize his bloodline power.

Character Developments

• David shows no grief for the Luce Family, only curiosity about his inheritance.
• He is tempted by the prospect of becoming a knight and obtaining a complete knight cultivation method.
• David is willing to give up his identity and assets in the Federation to pursue this opportunity.

Significant Themes

• The power and importance of bloodline in God's Great World.
• The allure and potential of knighthood versus the limitations of extraordinary people.
• The exchange rate between the Interstellar Federation and God's Great World currencies.

Character Interactions

• David interacts with Geshwen, the Minister of Noble Affairs, who verifies his identity and explains his inheritance.
• He meets Priest Forbes, who conducts the bloodline test and offers to remove the Blood Seal Glyph.
• David discusses the exchange of his assets with Ambassador Kaming.

Key Plot Points and Events

• David learns that the Interstellar Federation's cultivation system originated from God's Great World's, and he sees an opportunity to study it.
• Minister of Noble Affairs Geshwen and Priest Forbes arrive, offering David the chance to inherit the Luce Family in God's Great World.
• David agrees to go to God's Great World, but faces obstacles in transferring his identity due to his status as a Flagg Award recipient and the sensitive technology he's handled.
• Ambassador Kaming, Geshwen, and Forbes visit President Louis to secure special approval for David's identity transfer.

Character Developments

• David shows determination to pursue the strongest cultivation method suitable for his bloodline power.
• Ambassador Kaming demonstrates diplomatic prowess in handling the identity transfer issue.
• President Louis is revealed to be a powerful and poised leader.

Significant Themes

• The pursuit of power and the best cultivation methods.
• The importance of identity and the consequences of transferring it.
• The political and diplomatic complexities between the Interstellar Federation and God's Great World.

Character Interactions

• David interacts with Minister of Noble Affairs Geshwen, Priest Forbes, and Ambassador Kaming, discussing his trip to God's Great World.
• David observes President Louis through his Shadow Servant, realizing the president's true power and presence.
• Ambassador Kaming works with Geshwen and Forbes to secure special approval for David's identity transfer.

Key Plot Points and Events

• David refrains from assassinating President Louis to avoid causing trouble and jeopardizing the alliance against the Zerg world.
• Ambassador Kaming, Minister of Noble Affairs Geshwen, and Priest Forbes arrive from God's Great World to escort Arthur (David) back.
• President Louis agrees to Arthur's identity transfer to God's Great World under certain conditions.
• David's Identity Bracelet ceases functioning, signifying his loss of Federation citizenship.
• President Louis is poisoned and dies after drinking water containing Grade 4 poison, which was administered by David via the Shadow Servant.
• Aide Metcalf reveals that David is responsible for President Louis's assassination.

Character Developments

• David demonstrates restraint and considers the greater good, choosing not to assassinate President Louis despite having the opportunity.
• President Louis shows political acumen and flexibility, agreeing to Arthur's identity transfer to maintain the alliance with God's Great World.
• Aide Metcalf, facing the end of his political career, reveals secrets and expresses his true feelings.

Significant Themes

• The importance of the alliance against the Zerg world and the consequences of disrupting it.
• The political maneuvering and power dynamics between individuals and worlds.
• The theme of identity and belonging, as David transitions from a Federation citizen to a person without legal identity, and later, potentially, a citizen of God's Great World.

Character Interactions

• David and President Louis: David refrains from assassinating President Louis, while President Louis agrees to Arthur's identity transfer under certain conditions.
• Ambassador Kaming and President Louis: They engage in a polite yet competitive exchange, each trying to maintain their respective world's interests.
• Aide Metcalf and the Transcendents: Aide Metcalf reveals critical information about David's involvement in President Louis's assassination, while the Transcendents discuss how to handle the situation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• David assassinates President Louis using a poison needle administered by his Shadow Servant.
• David experiences a sudden and intense breakthrough to Transcendent status.
• David's body is overwhelmed by the influx of Transcendent Power, causing severe injuries that his Battle Angel Skeleton rapidly heals.
• David is escorted out of the presidential residence by Priest Forbes, Minister of Noble Affairs Geshwen, and Ambassador Kaming, who are unaware of his condition.
• On the way to the 'Starry Sky Flying Boat,' Ambassador Kaming learns about President Louis's assassination.

Character Developments

• David: Successfully assassinates President Louis, experiences a breakthrough to Transcendent status, and struggles to control his body during the Metamorphosis Period.
• Priest Forbes: Notices David's unusual condition but does not immediately understand what is happening.
• Minister of Noble Affairs Geshwen: Shows interest in David's potential and the Luce Family bloodline.
• Ambassador Kaming: Receives intelligence about President Louis's assassination and suspects David's involvement but dismisses the idea.

Significant Themes

• The power of Transcendent status and the challenges of the Metamorphosis Period.
• The political intrigue surrounding President Louis's assassination and its potential impact on David and God's Great World.
• The importance of the Luce Family bloodline in God's Great World.

Character Interactions

• David interacts with Priest Forbes, Minister of Noble Affairs Geshwen, and Ambassador Kaming, who are oblivious to his condition and the true reason behind President Louis's death.
• David's Shadow Servant plays a crucial role in assassinating President Louis without detection.
• David's Battle Angel Skeleton works tirelessly to heal his injuries caused by the influx of Transcendent Power.

Key Plot Points and Events

• David, aboard the 'Starry Sky Flying Boat', leaves Origin Planet after President Louis' assassination, which he is suspected of committing.
• Grand Marshal Andre orders a search for David, offering him a chance to surrender and face a military court instead of a government-controlled trial.
• David awakens after five days, having successfully passed through the Metamorphosis Period and become a Transcendent.

Character Developments

• David advances to Transcendent, adapting to his new state and discovering the immense strength boost that comes with it.
• Grand Marshal Andre shows concern for David's safety and offers him a chance to surrender, indicating his continued support.

Significant Themes

• Power and Ambition: David's advancement to Transcendent increases his power, raising concerns about his ambitions and the potential threat he poses to the Federation.
• Trust and Identity: Geshwen, Minister of Noble Affairs, and Priest Forbes trust David solely based on his bloodline power, disregarding other suspicious aspects of his breakthrough.

Character Interactions

• David interacts with Geshwen, Minister of Noble Affairs, and Priest Forbes, expressing gratitude for their help and showing a willingness to cooperate.
• Grand Marshal Andre attempts to contact David, offering him a chance to surrender and face a fair military trial.

Key Plot Points and Events

• David activates his status panel, revealing his enhanced attributes after becoming a Transcendent.
• He equips his Transcendent Armor, experiencing its power and flight capabilities.
• David learns about the Knight cultivation system in God's Great World from Priest Forbes, understanding the vast difference in strength classifications compared to the Interstellar Federation.
• The group arrives at War Star, and David witnesses the transition between the colored world and the black-and-white world, feeling a slight suppression of his Transcendent Power.

Character Developments

• David fulfills his dream of becoming a Transcendent and experiences the power of his Transcendent Armor.
• Priest Forbes shares his knowledge about God's Great World's cultivation system, revealing his apprehension about certain topics.
• Minister of Noble Affairs Geshwen explains the different paths of development for the Interstellar Federation and God's Great World.

Significant Themes

• The vast difference in cultivation systems and strength classifications between the Interstellar Federation and God's Great World.
• The suppression of Transcendent Power upon entering God's Great World.
• The balance of power between the two worlds and their alliance against the Zerg.

Character Interactions

• David, Priest Forbes, and Minister of Noble Affairs Geshwen discuss the cultivation systems and strengths of their respective worlds.
• David and Priest Forbes share their understanding of the suppression of Transcendent Power in God's Great World.

Key Plot Points and Events

• David and his group return to God's Great World.
• They encounter a damaged Starry Sky Flying Boat blocking their path.
• A battle ensues between Priest Forbes and followers of an evil god.
• Priest Forbes is severely injured in an explosion, and David rescues him and his warhorse.

Character Developments

• David demonstrates his concern and care for Priest Forbes and his warhorse, showing his growth in empathy and responsibility.
• Priest Forbes showcases his formidable combat skills and divine power as an Earth Knight.
• Minister of Noble Affairs Geshwen and Ambassador Kaming reveal their lack of combat experience and medical knowledge.

Significant Themes

• The power and danger of evil gods and their followers.
• The importance of trust and companionship, as seen in Priest Forbes's relationship with his warhorse.
• The consequences of underestimating one's enemy and the ruthlessness of some opponents.

Character Interactions

• David and Priest Forbes: David shows concern for Priest Forbes's well-being, while Priest Forbes displays his prowess as a Knight.
• Priest Forbes and the followers of the evil god: They engage in a fierce battle, with Priest Forbes ultimately being injured.
• David, Minister of Noble Affairs Geshwen, and Ambassador Kaming: They witness the battle, with David taking the initiative to rescue Priest Forbes.