Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lan Qingyou completes the Energy-Gathering Magic Array for Eureka, maximizing its efficiency and benefiting its inhabitants.
• The Magic Array is designed to prevent Eureka's Magic Power from leaking, using assembled iron plates and the Thunder-Roaring Ancient Tree Altar's lightning to fill in missing Magic Array symbols and circuits.
• Lan Qingyou explores a purely Magic School method of application, aiming to create an invisible Magic Array made purely of Magic Power.
• The Magic Array is activated using the Altar's Magic Power, ensuring Eureka's stability even if Lan Qingyou is not present.

Character Developments

• Lan Qingyou demonstrates her expertise in Magic Arrays and her dedication to improving Eureka's infrastructure.
• The Black Witches show their eagerness to learn and contribute to the Magic Array construction.

Significant Themes

• The importance of teamwork and collaboration (more hands, more helpers).
• The balance between personal and professional responsibilities (Lan Qingyou's dedication to her work and her clan despite her busy schedule).
• The exploration of new knowledge and methods (Lan Qingyou's study of Magic School textbooks).

Character Interactions

• Lan Qingyou interacts with Diana, her second-in-command, regarding the distribution of Magic Arrays to other races.
• Black Witches discuss the activation of the Magic Array, demonstrating their familiarity and camaraderie.
• A group of Black Witches discuss the activation of the Magic Array and their respective research topics, showing their shared interest in Eureka's developments.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Eureka's witches observe the activation of a new Magic Protective Shield, which is more stable and powerful than the previous one.
• The shield is activated by a Magic Array constructed by Lan Qingyou, the Patriarch, using compression technology.
• After the activation, Lan Qingyou returns to her Alchemy Workshop to consider her next research topic.

Character Developments

• Lan Qingyou demonstrates her prowess in compression technology, impressing the other witches.
• She shows no guilt or remorse for stirring up conflict on Storm Island, indicating her single-minded focus on research.

Significant Themes

• Power and Knowledge: Lan Qingyou's power and influence are emphasized through her construction of the Magic Array and the respect she commands from the other witches.
• Research and Ambition: Lan Qingyou's primary motivation is her desire to advance her research, highlighting the theme of ambition.
• Comparison and Resentment: The title of the chapter suggests a theme of comparison breeding resentment, though this is not explicitly explored in this chapter.

Character Interactions

• The witches discuss the new Magic Protective Shield among themselves, expressing their admiration for Lan Qingyou's work.
• Lan Qingyou interacts minimally with the other witches, focusing on her own research and goals.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lan Qingyou decides to make Magic Items instead of Potions to quickly boost her attributes.
• She requests materials from group members for her experiment, causing speculation among them.
• Group members discuss and guess the purpose of Lan Qingyou's experiment.

Character Developments

• Lan Qingyou shows her strategic thinking and resourcefulness in obtaining materials for her experiment.
• Group members demonstrate their curiosity and eagerness to understand Lan Qingyou's actions.

Significant Themes

• The pursuit of power and knowledge, as Lan Qingyou seeks to increase her mental power.
• The dynamics of group communication and speculation.
• The anticipation of the unknown and the unexpected.

Character Interactions

• Lan Qingyou interacts with group members to obtain materials, showing her assertiveness and delegation of tasks.
• Group members interact with each other, speculating about Lan Qingyou's actions and expressing their anticipation for her next move.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lan Qingyou decides to create a Magic Item that boosts Spirit by a significant percentage.
• She starts with her current highest bonus item, a Strength-boosting bracelet, and aims to improve it.
• She remembers the Fantasy Tree and uses it as the primary material for her new Magic Item.
• Lan Qingyou crafts a Magic Wand using the Fantasy Tree branch and other Spirit-type materials.

Character Developments

• Lan Qingyou demonstrates her dedication and ambition in creating powerful Magic Items, particularly one that boosts Spirit.
• She shows resourcefulness in using the Fantasy Tree as a material and understanding its properties.

Significant Themes

• The power of ambition and determination in achieving one's goals.
• The importance of careful planning and consideration in crafting powerful items.
• The versatility and adaptability of the Fantasy Tree as a material.

Character Interactions

• Lan Qingyou interacts with the Fantasy Tree, treating it as a material and utilizing its properties to create her Magic Wand.
• There are no other character interactions in this chapter, as Lan Qingyou works alone in her Alchemy Workshop.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lan Qingyou creates a wand with the Fantasy Tree that increases elemental magic power and has a will-twisting effect, but it only slightly increases mental power.
• She decides the wand is not useful for her purposes and starts experimenting with other materials to find the right balance using her Power of I-Think-So.
• After multiple attempts, she successfully creates several "noble percentage items" that increase mental power by two to five percent.
• She then crafts a wand using the Fantasy Tree that increases mental power by five percent.

Character Developments

• Lan Qingyou becomes more proficient in using her Power of I-Think-So, gaining a better understanding of its "degree" and limits.
• She learns that the Fantasy Tree is crucial for creating higher percentage equipment.

Significant Themes

• The importance of balance and proportion in using the Power of I-Think-So.
• The exploration and efficiency pursued by a Witch.
• The value of perseverance and practice in mastering a skill.

Character Interactions

• Lan Qingyou interacts with the Fantasy Tree, using it to create powerful items and learning from its limitations.
• There are no other characters in this chapter, as it focuses solely on Lan Qingyou's crafting process.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lan Qingyou discovers there are numerous categories and types of Magic Items, and she can wear as many as she can hang on herself.
• She decides to make every possible equipment component to avoid stat conflicts and wear over thirty items.
• The Fantasy Tree shrinks by a full circle due to the creation of these items.
• Lan Qingyou considers planting the Fantasy Tree and seeks help from Gu Xiaobei and Jiang Lan to grow it.

Character Developments

• Lan Qingyou shows her cleverness and resourcefulness in making numerous Magic Items to increase her Spirit attribute.
• She demonstrates her strategic thinking in avoiding stat conflicts and her determination to push her mental power past ten thousand.

Significant Themes

• The importance of creativity and resourcefulness in problem-solving (Lan Qingyou's approach to making Magic Items).
• The pursuit of power and self-improvement (Lan Qingyou's desire to increase her mental power).

Character Interactions

• Lan Qingyou plans to involve Gu Xiaobei and Jiang Lan in growing the Fantasy Tree, showing her willingness to collaborate with others to achieve her goals.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lan Qingyou clears her workspace of defective Magic Items using her housekeeping Magic Puppets.
• She reflects on her tendency to create defective products due to her experimental nature.
• She decides to focus on increasing her mental power and remembers her idea to plant the Fantasy Tree.
• She contacts Riesling, a Tree Elf, to ask if he can help ripen a tree that's even higher-grade than SSS-Rank.

Character Developments

• Lan Qingyou shows her practical and efficient side in dealing with her defective products.
• She demonstrates her strategic thinking in wanting to arm everyone against potential threats.
• Riesling shows his understanding and shrewdness in quickly grasping Lan Qingyou's intentions.

Significant Themes

• Preparation and Planning: Lan Qingyou's actions show her proactive approach to potential threats, emphasizing the importance of preparation.
• Resource Management: Her efficient handling of defective products highlights the theme of making the most of available resources.
• Collaboration: Riesling's suggestion to involve more Tree Elves in the task underscores the importance of teamwork and collaboration.

Character Interactions

• Lan Qingyou interacts with her housekeeping Magic Puppets, showing her control and command over them.
• She communicates with Riesling via the group chat, demonstrating a clear and concise way of expressing her needs.
• Riesling responds thoughtfully to Lan Qingyou's request, showing understanding and cooperation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lan Qingyou decides to cultivate the Fantasy Tree on the third-floor balcony of the High Tower Shelter.
• She invites Gu Xiaobei, Jiang Lan, and Riesling to help ripen the Fantasy Tree.
• Lan Qingyou gives Jiang Lan a bag of plant seeds collected a thousand years ago.

Character Developments

• Lan Qingyou demonstrates her knowledge of plants and magic, showing she's resourceful and thoughtful.
• Jiang Lan's enthusiasm for botany and research is highlighted as she's eager to study the ancient seeds.
• Gu Xiaobei shows curiosity and quick understanding, guessing that the Fantasy Tree is from a thousand years ago.

Significant Themes

• The power and rarity of ancient plants and their potential uses.
• The vastness and mystery of the New Continent's past ecology.
• The value of research and discovery in understanding the world.

Character Interactions

• Lan Qingyou shares her knowledge and resources with Jiang Lan, showing respect for her teacher's expertise.
• Jiang Lan, Gu Xiaobei, and Riesling work together to help Lan Qingyou ripen the Fantasy Tree.
• Lan Qingyou and Jiang Lan bond over their shared interest in plants and research.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lan Qingyou reveals her anxiety about the Fantasy Tree's growth.
• Riesling, a Tree Elf, attempts to hasten the Fantasy Tree's growth using his talent but fails.
• Jiang Lan, another Tree Elf, successfully makes the Fantasy Tree grow significantly with her talent.
• Lan Qingyou prepares to explain the Fantasy Tree's nature but is interrupted by Gu Xiaobei.

Character Developments

• Lan Qingyou shows concern and urgency about the Fantasy Tree's growth, hinting at its importance.
• Riesling and Jiang Lan demonstrate their talents, with Jiang Lan's being more potent in this instance.
• Gu Xiaobei exhibits curiosity and impatience, interrupting Lan Qingyou's explanation.

Significant Themes

• The power of belief and will (the Power of I-Think-So), which is amplified by the Fantasy Tree.
• The importance of patience and timing, as seen in Lan Qingyou's decision to explain the tree only after its growth.

Character Interactions

• Lan Qingyou interacts with the Tree Elves, showing trust and respect for their talents.
• Riesling and Jiang Lan collaborate in trying to stimulate the Fantasy Tree's growth, with Jiang Lan succeeding.
• Gu Xiaobei interacts with Lan Qingyou, showing curiosity and impatience, while Lan Qingyou displays understanding and patience toward her.

• Lan Qingyou reveals that the "Fantasy Tree" (a coral-like tree) can grant wishes through the Power of I-Think-So. She has used its branches to craft a full set of equipment, with each piece granting a 5% mental power bonus—totaling a 160% boost.
• She explains she stacked mental attributes because Star Beasts likely possess extremely powerful mental attacks. She reveals that the giant eye they encountered in their first Dungeon was actually a Star Beast's host body, not a true Star Beast—implying real Star Beasts are far more dangerous.
• The trio (Riesling, Jiang Lan, Gu Xiaobei) realizes the severity of the threat and understands why Lan Qingyou has been so cautious and hurried.

Key plot points

• Fantasy Tree materials can create powerful percentage-based magic items.
• Lan Qingyou’s equipment set is revealed as a mental-power-focused preparation against Star Beasts.
• The Star Beast threat is confirmed as more serious than previously thought.

Character developments

• Lan Qingyou is revealed as pragmatic and proactive, already preparing countermeasures.
• The others gain a deeper understanding and respect for the danger they face.

Themes

• Preparedness against unknown threats.
• The gap between perceived danger and actual scale.
• The value of rare, wish-granting materials harnessed ingeniously.

Character interactions

• Lan Qingyou demonstrates her equipment and explains Star Beasts to the group.
• Jiang Lan and Gu Xiaobei react with shock upon learning the first Dungeon’s eye was a Star Beast host.
• Riesling connects Lan Qingyou’s earlier material purchases to her current project.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lan Qingyou reveals the Fantasy Tree is an avatar of the Star Dragon King.
• Riesling suggests cultivating a branch of the Fantasy Tree, which Lan Qingyou agrees to.
• Lan Qingyou gives Riesling a branch to cultivate, expressing confidence in his abilities.

Character Developments

• Riesling feels pressured to prove his professional skills after Lan Qingyou's confidence in him.
• Lan Qingyou demonstrates her ability to keep calm and rational when facing extraordinary situations.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics and reactions of the group when faced with extraordinary circumstances.
• The importance of professional expertise and the desire to prove oneself.

Character Interactions

• Lan Qingyou and Riesling's interaction shows Lan Qingyou's trust in Riesling's abilities and Riesling's determination to prove himself.
• Lan Qingyou's calm demeanor contrasts with Riesling's cautiousness and desire to excel.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Riesling discovers the central tree's unique function: absorbing and releasing magic power for growth and oxygen supply, similar to Blue Star's trees.
• Riesling, Jiang Lan, and Gu Xiaobei attempt to use their racial talents on the Fantasy Tree. Riesling fails, Jiang Lan succeeds, and Gu Xiaobei's attempt doubles the tree's size.
• Lan Qingyou suggests having more Tree Elves try to ripen the Fantasy Tree, but Jiang Lan explains that it responds to those who want it to grow, making it unlikely for others to succeed.
• Riesling returns to try again after understanding the importance of deep thought and strong desire for the tree's growth.

Character Developments

• Riesling learns from his initial failure and understands the importance of deep thought and strong desire for the Fantasy Tree's growth.
• Gu Xiaobei demonstrates her talent and contributes to the Fantasy Tree's growth.
• Jiang Lan shows her knowledge about the Fantasy Tree's unique properties and its response to those who want it to grow.

Significant Themes

• The Power of I-Think-So: The Fantasy Tree responds to those who want it to grow, requiring deep thought and strong desire.
• Monopoly and Competition: Riesling and Jiang Lan's monopoly on the alcohol business is mentioned, and the lack of competition due to their dominance.

Character Interactions

• Riesling, Jiang Lan, and Gu Xiaobei work together to attempt to ripen the Fantasy Tree.
• Lan Qingyou facilitates the process and encourages further attempts.
• Riesling learns from Jiang Lan and Lan Qingyou about the importance of deep thought and strong desire for the Fantasy Tree's growth.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Riesling uses his racial talent to ripen the Fantasy Tree after understanding its requirements.
• Lan Qingyou moves the Fantasy Tree to the top of the High Tower for better growth conditions.
• Gu Xiaobei and Riesling help ripen the Fantasy Tree, doubling its size to around 24 meters.
• Lan Qingyou collects snapped branches from the Fantasy Tree and shares them with the group for crafting mental power-boosting items.
• The group discusses the Fantasy Tree's potential and limitations while having lunch.

Character Developments

• Riesling demonstrates his racial talent and understanding of the Fantasy Tree's needs.
• Gu Xiaobei shows concern for her safety around the powerful Magic Power on the Altar.
• Lan Qingyou exhibits regret over the limited output of Fantasy Tree materials but remains optimistic about future growth.

Significant Themes

• The power and limitations of racial talents and magical abilities.
• The importance of preparation and foresight in facing potential threats.
• The balance between fantasy and reality in crafting powerful items.

Character Interactions

• Riesling, Gu Xiaobei, and Lan Qingyou work together to ripen the Fantasy Tree.
• Lan Qingyou shares Fantasy Tree materials with the group, fostering discussion and cooperation.
• Group members discuss the Fantasy Tree's potential and limitations, demonstrating their interest and engagement in the project.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lan Qingyou (The Tower) shares Fantasy Tree branches, enabling everyone to create their desired items with a five percent mental power bonus.
• The group learns that mastering the 'measure' for using Fantasy Trees requires extensive practice, with Lan Qingyou having made around 300 trial pieces.
• They discuss the scarcity of Fantasy Trees and the need for mass production, leading to the decision to wait until the next month when the trees triple in number.

Character Developments

• Lan Qingyou (The Tower) is portrayed as patient and meticulous, having made numerous trial pieces to master the crafting technique.
• Chu Yuan (Judgment) shows concern for resource conservation and efficient use of materials.
• Professor Samael (The Hermit) demonstrates understanding and support for Lan Qingyou's approach, emphasizing the value of upfront investment in learning.

Significant Themes

• Patience and Persistence: The theme of mastering a skill through extensive practice is highlighted, with Lan Qingyou's experience serving as an example.
• Resource Management: The scarcity of Fantasy Trees and the need to use them wisely is emphasized, reflecting the importance of responsible resource management.
• Preparation and Planning: The group's discussion on preparing in advance for future needs underscores the value of strategic planning.

Character Interactions

• Lan Qingyou shares her experience and knowledge with the group, fostering a collaborative learning environment.
• Chu Yuan and Professor Samael engage in a dialogue that reflects their respective concerns and perspectives on the situation.
• The group as a whole interacts to discuss and plan for the future, demonstrating a sense of collective responsibility and cooperation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Riesling continues his research on transplantation, feeling the weight of everyone's hopes.
• Lan Qingyou continues her pursuit to increase mental power, reaching her equipment limit at 165% boost.
• She considers biotechnology enhancements but is hesitant about brain modifications due to the risk of losing her identity.
• Alisa raises the question of what mental power truly is, sparking Lan Qingyou's curiosity.

Character Developments

• Riesling: Struggles with the pressure of expectations, remains dedicated to his research.
• Lan Qingyou: Persistent in her goal to increase mental power, cautious about brain modifications.
• Alisa: Shows concern for Lan Qingyou's well-being, raises intriguing questions about mental power.

Significant Themes

• The pressure of expectations and the burden of responsibility (Riesling).
• The pursuit of self-improvement and the potential risks involved (Lan Qingyou).
• The nature of mental power and its relationship with the soul (Alisa).

Character Interactions

• Soul and Spirit Emperor provides a teasing reminder to Riesling.
• Riesling and Lan Qingyou continue their respective pursuits, with Lan Qingyou seeking Riesling's help in the past.
• Lan Qingyou and Alisa engage in a dialogue about biotechnology enhancements and the nature of mental power.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lan Qingyou and Alisa discuss the concept of 'spirit' in magic, leading to a philosophical debate.
• Alisa realizes that her bedroom in the Shelter has a calming effect, which helps her sleep better and improves her mood.
• Diana brings Lan Qingyou a collection of Magic Eyes from deceased Elves, seeking her guidance on what to do with them.

Character Developments

• Lan Qingyou shows a rare moment of seriousness and introspection, questioning her academic views on magic and considering philosophical aspects.
• Alisa demonstrates her ability to follow Lan Qingyou's abrupt shifts in conversation and shows a level of understanding and maturity in their discussion.
• Diana shows responsibility and initiative in her role as a senior Tree Elf, seeking Lan Qingyou's guidance on a sensitive matter.

Significant Themes

• The abstract nature of magic and its philosophical implications.
• The importance of rest and its impact on one's mental and emotional state.
• The responsibility of leadership and the handling of sensitive matters.

Character Interactions

• Lan Qingyou and Alisa's interaction shows their close relationship and shared intellectual curiosity.
• Lan Qingyou and Diana's interaction highlights their mentor-mentee relationship and Diana's respect for Lan Qingyou's wisdom and experience.
• Alisa's interaction with Lan Qingyou shows her ability to keep up with Lan Qingyou's rapid thought processes and her own growth in understanding complex concepts.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Diana reveals that the Magic Eyes collected were from Black Witches who died on the Karim Continent, and some were retrieved only partially.
• Lan Qingyou takes custody of the Magic Eyes, storing them in a secure, cold warehouse on the sixth floor, along with her failed creations.
• Lan Qingyou decides to create new nutrient solution using the latest research formula from Alisa for the Magic Eyes.
• Vivian invites Lan Qingyou to join a hunting expedition on Storm Island for spiritual materials.

Character Developments

• Lan Qingyou demonstrates her respect and care for the deceased Black Witches by securely storing their Magic Eyes and attempting to create a new nutrient solution for them.
• Lan Qingyou expresses nostalgia for the colossal creatures she encountered a hundred years ago on Storm Island.

Significant Themes

• Respect for the deceased and their legacies.
• Nostalgia and longing for the past.
• The pursuit of knowledge and improvement (through Lan Qingyou's decision to create new nutrient solution).

Character Interactions

• Diana hands over the Magic Eyes to Lan Qingyou, showing deference to her position as the Patriarch.
• Lan Qingyou and Diana have a silent understanding about the importance of keeping the Magic Eyes safe and secure.
• Vivian invites Lan Qingyou to join the hunting expedition, showing her trust in Lan Qingyou's knowledge and abilities.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The villagers discuss the upcoming change of seasons and the unusual absence of tax collectors from The Order.
• A young man shares news from his cousin working in the city, suggesting trouble at The Order's headquarters is connected to the sudden appearance of Long-lived Species on their continent.
• The villagers speculate that the Long-lived Species have attacked The Order, causing chaos in the cities and the halt of tax collection.
• A High Priest from The Order arrives and scolds the villagers for gathering and discussing forbidden topics.

Character Developments

• The villagers are portrayed as simple, hardworking people with limited knowledge and resources, dependent on The Order for protection and livelihood.
• The young man who shares the news from the city is more informed and connected than the other villagers.
• The High Priest represents The Order's authority and suppression of dissenting opinions.

Significant Themes

• Social Inequality: The villagers feel like "workhorses," toiling for the benefit of the city lords, with little power or choice in their lives.
• Fear and Suppression: The villagers fear speaking openly about their thoughts and circumstances, as seen in their reaction to the young man's envy of the Long-lived Species and their hushed discussion of the news.
• Lack of Information: The villagers rely on limited, often unreliable information, leading to speculation and misunderstandings.

Character Interactions

• The villagers interact as a close-knit community, sharing news and gossip, and supporting each other in their shared hardships.
• The young man and the High Priest represent opposing forces: the young man brings potentially dangerous information, while the High Priest enforces The Order's rules and maintains control over the villagers' actions and thoughts.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The High Priest, a local ruler in a village, demands that the villagers harvest all wheat in the area within a day, threatening severe punishment if they fail.
• The villagers discuss the possibility of finding Long-lived Species (heretics despised by The Order) to exact revenge on the High Priest.
• They decide to split up, with one group searching for Long-lived Species and the other starting the harvest.

Character Developments

• The High Priest: Exhibits his power and cruelty, showing disregard for the villagers' lives and well-being.
• The villagers: Display fear, desperation, and a glimmer of hope in finding Long-lived Species to challenge the High Priest's authority.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and oppression: The High Priest's tyranny over the villagers highlights the imbalance of power and the lack of agency for the oppressed.
• Desperation and hope: The villagers' willingness to consider a dangerous plan to find Long-lived Species illustrates their desperation and the slim hope it offers.

Character Interactions

• The High Priest and the villagers: The High Priest's harsh treatment of the villagers demonstrates his disregard for their lives, while the villagers' fear and eventual plotting against him show their resentment and desire for change.
• The villagers among themselves: Their discussion and decision-making process reveal their collective fear, desperation, and hope, as well as their willingness to protect their families and community.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The High Priest, a former Knight, sits in his study, planning to intercept the village's harvest to secure his escape and power.
• He anticipates chaos in The Order following The Pope's death and plans to use the harvest as leverage with red-robed cardinals.
• His plans are interrupted when someone forcefully enters his residence.

Character Development

• The High Priest reveals his ambition, ruthlessness, and lack of concern for the villagers' well-being.
• He demonstrates his strategic thinking and adaptability in seizing opportunities for personal gain.

Significant Themes

• Power and Ambition: The High Priest's primary motivation is his desire for power and status.
• Loyalty and Betrayal: He shows no loyalty to his current position or the villagers, planning to abandon them for his own gain.
• Consequences of Actions: His past actions against the Long-lived Species may now haunt him.

Character Interactions

• The High Priest interacts with no one in this chapter, but his actions and thoughts reveal his disregard for the villagers.
• His past experiences as a Knight influence his current behavior and decisions.