Ch. 21Crossing the Threshold of the Law of Light

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Yu Duan attempts to manifest the power of the Light Origin Law but finds it challenging.
  • He demonstrates his domain, transforming darkness into a rain of light, reflecting his progress.
  • Nearly a month passes, and Yu Duan advances his Light Domain to the threshold of the Light Law.
  • He perceives Light Origin Law fluctuations for 100 years to repay the cost of advancement.
  • After the advancement, Yu Duan experiences a strange dream and awakens with new insights into the Light Origin Law.

Character Developments

  • Yu Duan's understanding and control over the Light Origin Law deepen.
  • He sets a goal to cross the threshold of the laws before paying the cost of advancement.
  • Yu Duan's determination and perseverance are evident in his decision to advance first and worry about the cost later.

Significant Themes

  • The struggle to comprehend and manifest Origin Laws, representing the challenges of growth and self-improvement.
  • The cost of advancement and the determination to overcome obstacles to achieve goals.
  • The interconnectedness of the universe, with the Origin Laws dictating its evolution and the birth of civilizations.

Character Interactions

  • There are no significant character interactions in this chapter, as it focuses primarily on Yu Duan's personal growth and introspection.

Ch. 22The Birth of a Training Maniac

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Yu Duan decides to choose an island near temples for his residence to enhance law comprehension due to intense light law fluctuations.
  • Yu Duan attempts to perform the first level of the Light and Time Sword, Light Splitting Stab, with initial failures but gradual improvement.
  • He discovers that practicing in harmony with nature (Unity of Heaven and Man) amplifies his law operation.
  • After three days of intense, physical training, Yu Duan's Book of Causality progress bar jumps by 79 days.
  • Nearly a month later, Yu Duan challenges An Yao to a duel, shocking Chi Li with his changed demeanor.
  • Six days later, they gather for the Star Level ranking tournament.

Character Developments

  • Yu Duan: Becomes more dedicated and intense in his cultivation, pushing himself to exhaustion. He also becomes more competitive and eager for combat.
  • An Yao: Struggles to keep up with Yu Duan's intense training, leading to regret and exhaustion. He also becomes more cautious around Yu Duan.
  • Chi Li: Witnesses Yu Duan's transformation and is surprised by his new competitive nature.

Significant Themes

  • Dedication and hard work in cultivation (Yu Duan's intense training).
  • Harmony with nature and the heavens (Unity of Heaven and Man) enhancing law operation.
  • Competition and camaraderie among friends (Yu Duan challenging An Yao, their shared exhaustion, and gathering for the tournament).

Character Interactions

  • Yu Duan and An Yao: Engage in intense sparring sessions, with Yu Duan pushing An Yao to his limits.
  • Yu Duan and Chi Li: Chi Li witnesses Yu Duan's transformation and is surprised by his new competitive nature.
  • An Yao and Chi Li: An Yao seeks Chi Li's protection from Yu Duan, showing their close friendship.

Ch. 23The Stunning Sword Strike

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Yu Duan meets Chi Li and An Yao, discussing his progress in mastering the Light Splitting Stab.
  • Senior Brother Yalunsi, the top Star Level student, arrives, causing a stir among the students.
  • The ranking battle begins, with Yu Duan entering a combat space to face virtual opponents.

Character Developments

  • Yu Duan expresses confidence in his progress, thanks to the Book of Causality.
  • Chi Li reveals details about Senior Brother Yalunsi's exceptional talent and age.
  • Yu Duan demonstrates his prowess by defeating opponents with varying domains, culminating in a challenging battle against a black-robed figure with an initial grasp of the Laws.

Significant Themes

  • Talent and progress in cultivation.
  • The importance of opportunities and resources in one's cultivation journey.
  • The vast gap between geniuses and ordinary cultivators.

Character Interactions

  • Yu Duan converses with Chi Li and An Yao about their cultivation progress and Senior Brother Yalunsi.
  • Yu Duan faces off against virtual opponents, showcasing his skill and growth.

Ch. 24Worthy of a King's Favor

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Yu Duan's assessment is being observed by powerful immortals.
  • They are amazed by Yu Duan's age and progress in mastering laws.
  • The powerful immortals discuss Yu Duan's favor with the great Lord of the Kingdom.
  • The assessment concludes, and Yu Duan advances to the points battle stage.
  • Yu Duan learns that the points battle will last 35 days, with 10 matches per day.
  • Yu Duan runs low on funds for resources needed for recovery and rest.

Character Developments

  • Yu Duan: Shows impressive mastery of laws at a young age, catching the attention of powerful immortals.
  • Qinghuan King: Revealed as the person in charge of Beiming Sacred Land, shows interest in Yu Duan.

Significant Themes

  • Genius and talent: Yu Duan's exceptional progress in mastering laws despite his young age.
  • Favor and recognition: Yu Duan's favor with the great Lord of the Kingdom and Qinghuan King.
  • Competition and ranking: The points battle stage, where Yu Duan aims to rank among the top 300.

Character Interactions

  • Yu Duan interacts with powerful immortals who observe his assessment.
  • Yu Duan reunites with friends (Chi Li, An Yao, Teluode) after the assessment.
  • Yu Duan meets Qinghuan King, who offers to help with his financial troubles.

Ch. 25King Qinghuan and the Beiming Kingdom Lord

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Qinghuan King, the strongest subordinate of the Beiming Kingdom Lord, visits Yu Duan to take him as a disciple.
  • Yu Duan meets the Beiming Kingdom Lord, who gifts him a World Master-level eye to aid in his comprehension of light and time laws.
  • Yu Duan moves to Qinghuan King's palace and is offered help by two World Master-level powerhouses.

Character Developments

  • Yu Duan gains a teacher (Qinghuan King) and a martial uncle (Beiming Kingdom Lord), demonstrating his growing status and potential.
  • Qinghuan King shows his care and consideration for Yu Duan's cultivation, arranging for him to meet his senior brothers and sisters and providing him with a valuable treasure.

Significant Themes

  • Mentorship and guidance: The importance of having a teacher and the benefits of learning from a powerful and experienced mentor.
  • Respect and hierarchy: The deference shown to the Beiming Kingdom Lord and Qinghuan King highlights the importance of respecting one's elders and superiors in this universe.

Character Interactions

  • Yu Duan and Qinghuan King: A new teacher-student relationship forms, with Qinghuan King showing care and Yu Duan demonstrating respect and eagerness to learn.
  • Yu Duan and the Beiming Kingdom Lord: Yu Duan meets his martial uncle, who gifts him a valuable treasure and offers guidance.
  • Qinghuan King and the Beiming Kingdom Lord: The two share a brotherly relationship, with Qinghuan King teasing the Beiming Kingdom Lord and the latter showing affection towards his younger brother's disciple.

Ch. 26Jiuxi Divine Spirit Liquid

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Yu Duan meets his senior brothers and sisters in the Virtual Universe's ancient palace.
  • Qinghuan King introduces Yu Duan to his disciples and hosts a banquet.
  • Qinghuan King gifts Yu Duan the 'Jiuxi Divine Spirit Liquid' to enhance his talent for the Origin Law of Light.
  • Yu Duan consumes the liquid, and his talent for the Origin Law of Light improves significantly.

Character Developments

  • Yu Duan: Shows respect and gratitude towards his teacher, Qinghuan King. He is determined to meet his teacher's expectations.
  • Qinghuan King: Demonstrates care and high expectations for Yu Duan. He gifts Yu Duan a precious treasure to enhance his law talent.

Significant Themes

  • Talent and willpower: Qinghuan King values these qualities in his disciples, as seen in his careful selection process and the gifts he bestows upon Yu Duan.
  • Mentorship: Qinghuan King's guidance and support for Yu Duan highlight the importance of a mentor's role in cultivation and growth.

Character Interactions

  • Yu Duan and Qinghuan King: Their interaction showcases the respect and affection between a teacher and his disciple. Qinghuan King's high expectations and Yu Duan's determination to meet them strengthen their bond.
  • Yu Duan and his senior brothers and sisters: The senior disciples welcome Yu Duan warmly, demonstrating a sense of camaraderie and support among the disciples of Qinghuan King.

Ch. 27Light Splitting Stab

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Yu Duan begins training with a World Master, Ku Mixiu, in the Light and Time Sword Technique.
  • Yu Duan participates in the ranking battle in the Virtual Universe, facing various opponents and losing most of his initial matches.
  • Over time, Yu Duan's skills improve, and he starts winning more matches, reaching 9 consecutive wins by the 18th day.
  • On the 18th day, Yu Duan's next opponent is revealed to be An Yao, his friend and rival.

Character Developments

  • Yu Duan: Shows dedication to improving his skills, even after initial losses. His mastery of laws and sword techniques progresses rapidly under Ku Mixiu's guidance.
  • Ku Mixiu: Demonstrates patience and expertise in teaching Yu Duan, understanding his potential and encouraging his progress.
  • An Yao: Maintains his friendly rivalry with Yu Duan, expressing approval of Yu Duan's recent victories.

Significant Themes

  • Persistence and dedication in the face of challenges and initial failures.
  • The importance of guidance and mentorship in skill development.
  • Friendly competition and camaraderie among peers.

Character Interactions

  • Yu Duan and Ku Mixiu: Yu Duan seeks Ku Mixiu's guidance, and Ku Mixiu provides patient instruction and encouragement.
  • Yu Duan and An Yao: Despite being opponents in the ranking battle, they maintain a friendly rivalry, acknowledging each other's progress and skill.

Ch. 28The Time Origin Law

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Yu Duan and An Yao meet in the assessment hall; An Yao expresses surprise at Yu Duan's rapid progress.
  • An Yao discusses the current rankings and competitors, mentioning Teng De and Delisi.
  • Yu Duan reviews his matches with Ku Mixiu, who points out Yu Duan's low-level movement technique as a weakness.
  • Yu Duan considers advancing his Light and Time Sword Art and Origin Law of Light insights using the Book of Causality.

Character Developments

  • Yu Duan: Shows rapid progress in mastering the Light Splitting Stab and is eager to improve his movement technique.
  • An Yao: Recognizes Yu Duan's talent and expresses concern about the intense competition in their batch.
  • Ku Mixiu: Demonstrates expertise in the Light and Time Sword Art and offers guidance to Yu Duan.

Significant Themes

  • Talent and rapid progress: Yu Duan's quick mastery of the Light Splitting Stab highlights his exceptional talent.
  • Competition and pressure: The intense competition in their batch serves as motivation for Yu Duan to improve.
  • Law comprehension and advancement: Yu Duan's focus on improving his movement technique and advancing his law insights emphasizes the importance of continuous growth.

Character Interactions

  • Yu Duan and An Yao: Share information about their rankings and discuss the competition, fostering a sense of camaraderie.
  • Yu Duan and Ku Mixiu: The teacher-student relationship is evident as Ku Mixiu provides guidance and Yu Duan seeks his advice on improving his skills.

Ch. 29King Qinghuan's Expectations

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Yu Duan steps into the threshold of the origin laws of time, enhancing his Light and Time Sword Technique.
  • He competes in ranking battles, winning most matches easily, but loses to Yalunsi.
  • The Qinghuan King promises rewards for high rankings in the upcoming Genius Tournament.

Character Developments

  • Yu Duan's power and confidence grow as he progresses in his comprehension of laws.
  • Ku Mixiu, the Beiming Kingdom Lord, and the Qinghuan King show interest and support in Yu Duan's growth.

Significant Themes

  • The importance of epiphanies and sudden insights in cultivating laws.
  • The value of hard work and dedication, as Yu Duan grinds to improve his skills.
  • The significance of rewards and recognition in driving ambition and growth.

Character Interactions

  • Yu Duan interacts with Ku Mixiu, the Qinghuan King, Yalunsi, and Pengnuolai, demonstrating respect and camaraderie.
  • Yu Duan and Yalunsi become acquainted after their match, and Yu Duan faces Pengnuolai in the final ranking battle.

Ch. 30The Strongest Support Metal Lifeform

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Yu Duan faces Pengnuolai in a battle, showcasing his mastery of the second stage of the Light and Time Sword.
  • Yu Duan's victory is swift and decisive, demonstrating his superior understanding of the laws.
  • Yu Duan wins 67th place in the ranking tournament, earning 1 Hunyuan Unit as a prize.
  • Yu Duan learns that nurturing 'Liujing', a top-tier auxiliary metallic lifeform, to Universe Level rank 9 requires 1 Hunyuan Unit.

Character Developments

  • Yu Duan's mastery of the laws advances significantly, placing him far ahead of his peers.
  • Pengnuolai, despite his age and experience, is overwhelmed by Yu Duan's power, realizing his own limitations.
  • Qinghuan King, Yu Duan's teacher, provides him with 'Liujing' and reveals its nurturing requirements.

Significant Themes

  • The power of law comprehension and mastery.
  • The value and nurturing requirements of top-tier auxiliary metallic lifeforms.
  • The disparity between Yu Duan's current strength and his peers, highlighting his prodigious talent.

Character Interactions

  • Yu Duan and Pengnuolai's battle showcases Yu Duan's growth and Pengnuolai's realization of his own limitations.
  • Yu Duan interacts with Qinghuan King, who provides him with 'Liujing' and explains its nurturing needs, setting up a potential future challenge for Yu Duan.
  • Yu Duan's interactions with other students are mentioned in passing, highlighting his status as a standout genius.

Ch. 3131. I Owed Everything I Had Achieved to My Own Hard Work and Sweat

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Yu Duan spends a considerable amount of resources to cultivate Liujing to Universe Level 1, but not to its peak.
  • He trains diligently in the Light and Time Sword Technique, specifically the 'Shadow Bearing Cut', for nearly ten days.
  • Yu Duan uses the Lianxin Dian secret technique to temper his will, enduring intense pain for about 14 minutes before passing out from exhaustion.

Character Developments

  • Yu Duan demonstrates his dedication and determination to cultivation, pushing himself to the limit and beyond.
  • Liujing shows signs of understanding and mimicking Yu Duan's work ethic, starting to consume resources to evolve.

Significant Themes

  • Hard work and dedication as the key to success in cultivation.
  • The importance of balancing one's own cultivation with nurturing auxiliary lives.
  • The intense pain and dedication required for will-tempering techniques.

Character Interactions

  • Ku Mixiu guides Yu Duan in his sword training and offers suggestions for movement techniques, but Yu Duan focuses on sword techniques.
  • Tianran, Yu Duan's intelligent assistant, expresses concern for Yu Duan's intense training and explains the will-tempering secret technique to Liujing.
  • Liujing, inspired by Yu Duan's dedication, starts consuming resources to evolve.

Ch. 32Ten Years Passed in the Blink of an Eye

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Yu Duan receives Tier 5 force boots (Tamyue Boots) from his teacher, Qinghuan King, to compensate for his weaknesses in movement techniques.
  • He discovers a new willpower training space, the 'Eighteen Layers of Life and Death Illusion', also set up by Qinghuan King.
  • Yu Duan spends nearly half a month in the illusion, but only 10 minutes pass in the real world.
  • He decides to shelve the Lianxin Dian and train his willpower directly in the illusion.
  • Ten years pass with Yu Duan maintaining a grueling training schedule, barely sleeping.
  • The ranking battle is four days away, and Yu Duan acknowledges Yalunsi's strength, deciding not to overprepare.

Character Developments

  • Yu Duan's temperament becomes more introverted and profound, with an inexplicable aura about him.
  • His judgment and advice are increasingly sought by those around him, like An Yao, Chi Li, and Yalunsi.
  • Yu Duan's understanding of his teacher, Qinghuan King, deepens, recognizing his teacher's immense power and status.

Significant Themes

  • The relentless pursuit of cultivation and self-improvement, even at the cost of personal comfort and time.
  • The importance of willpower and mental strength in cultivation, as demonstrated by the 'Eighteen Layers of Life and Death Illusion'.
  • The value of high-tier equipment and its role in compensating for one's weaknesses, as seen with the Tamyue Boots.

Character Interactions

  • Yu Duan interacts with Ku Mixiu, who delivers the Tamyue Boots and provides information about the willpower training space.
  • Yu Duan communicates with Master Zhen Li and Senior Brother Yan Lun about the Death Omen Star's impact on Light Source Planet.
  • Yu Duan acknowledges Yalunsi's strength and decides not to overprepare for the ranking battle, showing respect for his opponent's abilities.

Ch. 33The Boundary of Dawn and Dusk Versus the Sword Domain

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Yu Duan, after 15 years at the Beiming Sacred Land, remains undefeated in the ranking battles.
  • The final match in the Virtual Universe's Duel Space is between Yu Duan and Yalunsi.
  • Yalunsi uses the Nine Line Flow domain and the Sword Domain, while Yu Duan counters with the Boundary of Dawn and Dusk.
  • Yu Duan is defeated, and the duel ends with Yalunsi as the winner.

Character Developments

  • Yu Duan has improved significantly, reaching the third level of the Light and Time Sword, but still loses to Yalunsi.
  • Yalunsi's Heaven Sword Style has reached the minor completion stage, demonstrating his formidable power.

Significant Themes

  • Talent and genius: Yu Duan's exceptional talent is acknowledged by Yalunsi, but Yalunsi also recognizes that Yu Duan's level is still below his.
  • Competition and camaraderie: Despite being competitors, Yu Duan and Yalunsi maintain respect and friendship, looking forward to a drink together after the duel.

Character Interactions

  • Yu Duan and Yalunsi's duel showcases their powers and mutual respect.
  • After the duel, they express their admiration for each other's talents and plan to have a drink together, indicating their friendly rivalry and camaraderie.

Ch. 34King Qinghuan's Unorthodox Methods

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Yu Duan's rapid improvement in the Light and Time Sword technique reaches the third level, astonishing his peers.
  • Qinghuan King discovers Yu Duan's new achievement and encourages him to focus on improving his movement technique, Time Flow Shadow.
  • Qinghuan King uses his bio-electric field to help Yu Duan experience perfect power mobilization, significantly enhancing his force exertion.
  • Yu Duan tests his force exertion in the Virtual Universe, increasing his multiplier from 43 times to 59 times.

Character Developments

  • Yu Duan: Demonstrates exceptional talent and humility. His law comprehension improves rapidly, and he gains a deeper understanding of power mobilization.
  • Qinghuan King: Shows satisfaction and pride in Yu Duan's progress. He reveals a more advanced method of force exertion, helping Yu Duan improve significantly.

Significant Themes

  • Talent vs. Hard Work: Yu Duan's rapid progress sparks discussion among his peers about his talent and the possibility of him winning the universe-wide competition.
  • Master-Disciple Relationship: Qinghuan King's guidance and care for Yu Duan highlight the importance of this relationship in the story.

Character Interactions

  • Yu Duan and An Yao: An Yao expresses admiration for Yu Duan's progress and acknowledges his potential to win the competition.
  • Yu Duan and Qinghuan King: The master-disciple duo interacts warmly, with Qinghuan King providing valuable guidance and Yu Duan showing respect and eagerness to learn.

Ch. 35The Genius Tournament Was Approaching

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Yu Duan ranks 2nd in the Virtual Universe Peak Genius Tournament, winning 10 Hunyuan Units.
  • He decides to use 1 Hunyuan Unit to help Liujing evolve and save the rest.
  • Yu Duan spends his days grinding progress, practicing sword techniques, improving movement techniques, and training combat experience in the Killing Field.

Character Developments

  • Yu Duan: Becomes more financially stable, continues to improve his skills and understanding of laws.
  • Liujing: Prepares to evolve with the help of Yu Duan's resources.

Significant Themes

  • The importance of consistent effort and practice in improving skills.
  • The value of wealth and resources in cultivation, and Yu Duan's frugality.
  • The pursuit of understanding and mastery of laws and techniques.

Character Interactions

  • Yu Duan and Tianran: Yu Duan teases Tianran about his excitement over the prize money.
  • Yu Duan and Qinghuan King: Yu Duan seeks guidance from his teacher about the Time Origin Law and receives a physics lesson instead.

Ch. 36Clone Technique

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Yu Duan fails to clear the fifth layer of the Eighteen Layers of Life and Death Illusion, indicating he has the willpower of an average Domain Lord.
  • Qinghuan King appears and expresses satisfaction with Yu Duan's progress.
  • Yu Duan learns about the Clone Technique and its rarity, even among Immortal Gods.
  • Qinghuan King reveals that possessing a clone at the Universe Level is nearly impossible, and it's unlikely Yu Duan will have such an opportunity.
  • Yu Duan decides to return home before the Genius Tournament, viewing it as a small opportunity.

Character Developments

  • Yu Duan shows determination and ambition, aiming for the Clone Technique despite its rarity.
  • Qinghuan King demonstrates care and support for Yu Duan, offering help and guidance.

Significant Themes

  • Ambition and Perseverance: Yu Duan's determination to strive for the Clone Technique, despite its difficulty, showcases his ambition and perseverance.
  • Rarity and Pursuit of Power: The Clone Technique's rarity emphasizes the pursuit of power and the challenges faced in achieving it.

Character Interactions

  • Yu Duan and Qinghuan King's interaction highlights their master-disciple bond, with Qinghuan King expressing pride in Yu Duan's progress and offering guidance and support.
  • Yu Duan's decision to return home before the tournament reveals his sentimental side, despite his ambition.

Ch. 37Revisiting Old Haunts, a Transformation of Mind

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Yu Duan returns to Light Source Planet after nearly 20 years, accompanied by Qiongtao King, a powerful soul slave of Qinghuan King.
  • He meets with Master Zhen Li, Kun Zhu, and Shen Jian, who report on the race's developments and receive Bloodline Evolution Agents from Yu Duan.
  • Yu Duan visits his childhood orphanage and has a meal at a nearby restaurant, reminiscing about his past.
  • He spends the next six months on the highest peak of Light Source Planet, contemplating and undergoing a change.
  • Registration for the Humanity's Peak Genius Tournament begins, with promotional messages appearing in the sky across the universe.

Character Developments

  • Yu Duan: Reflects on his past life and experiences a significant change during his contemplation, becoming more transparent and vital.
  • Master Zhen Li, Kun Zhu, and Shen Jian: Gain a deeper understanding of Yu Duan's status and receive Bloodline Evolution Agents from him.
  • Qiongtao King: Accompanies Yu Duan as a guardian, demonstrating his loyalty and strength.
  • Ku Mixiu: Guards Yu Duan and notices the change in his master's demeanor, ensuring he is not disturbed during his contemplation.

Significant Themes

  • The passage of time and change: Yu Duan's return to his home planet highlights the changes that have occurred in his absence, both within himself and in the world around him.
  • Identity and belonging: Yu Duan grapples with his new identity as a powerful figure in the universe and his sense of belonging to his home planet and its people.
  • Transcendence and enlightenment: Yu Duan's contemplation on the mountain peak suggests a spiritual or mental transformation, hinting at a deeper understanding of himself and the universe.

Character Interactions

  • Yu Duan interacts with Master Zhen Li, Kun Zhu, and Shen Jian, acknowledging their contributions to the race's development and gifting them Bloodline Evolution Agents.
  • Yu Duan shares a meal with Ku Mixiu, reminiscing about his past and discussing philosophy.
  • Ku Mixiu guards and supports Yu Duan, ensuring he is not disturbed during his contemplation and handling communications on his behalf.

Ch. 38When Geniuses Gather, the Storm Rises

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Yu Duan, now mastering the Heart of Innocence, registers for the Peak Genius Tournament, a grand event held once every five thousand years.
  • Over 7.9 billion Star Level contestants register across the Beiming Universe Kingdom, with approximately 1.16 trillion registrants in total.
  • The tournament's registration period lasts for one month to ensure no talented contestant misses the news.
  • Yu Duan and other top prodigies are gathered in the virtual universe for the preliminary round, with the Kingdom Lord setting a goal for them to occupy 60% of the qualifying spots.

Character Developments

  • Yu Duan: Shows maturity and responsibility in understanding the true Heart of Innocence and registering for the tournament.
  • Yalunsi, Pengnuolai, Delisi, Teng De: These prodigies are also gathered for the preliminary round, with specific expectations set for each by the Kingdom Lord.

Significant Themes

  • Talent and Genius: The tournament highlights the abundance of talent across the universe, with contestants hoping to showcase their skills and be noticed by powerful mentors.
  • Responsibility and Expectations: Yu Duan and the other prodigies feel the weight of the Kingdom Lord's expectations, emphasizing the importance of living up to one's potential and responsibilities.

Character Interactions

  • Yu Duan and Ku Mixiu: They discuss the previous tournament's results and Yu Duan's potential, with Ku Mixiu expressing confidence in Yu Duan's abilities.
  • Yu Duan and the Kingdom Lord: Although not directly interacting, Yu Duan feels the pressure of the Kingdom Lord's expectations and is determined to meet them.
  • The Kingdom Lord and the prodigies: The Kingdom Lord sets specific goals for each prodigy, emphasizing their individual responsibilities in the tournament.

Ch. 39First World Zone, Space Flight Base

Key Plot Points and Events

  • The Peak Genius Tournament begins in the Virtual Universe, with over 1.1 trillion geniuses participating.
  • Yu Duan and other seniors choose their weapons and equipment. Yu Duan chooses a Light and Time Sword, Tamyue Boots, and a common white Tier 2 combat suit.
  • The preliminary round starts, and contestants are teleported to their respective World Areas. Yu Duan is in World Area 1, a man-made flight base.
  • Yu Duan kills a contestant within 5 seconds of the start, gaining his first point. Massive chaos and fighting erupt across the flight base.

Character Developments

  • Yu Duan shows his strategic thinking and quick reflexes by killing an opponent instantly upon arrival.
  • Claton, a Chilian God royal family youth, expresses his desire to find Yu Duan and align with him.

Significant Themes

  • Survival of the fittest: The tournament's rules encourage ruthless competition, with contestants gaining points by killing others.
  • Luck and strategy: Yu Duan's initial victory highlights the importance of both luck and strategic planning in the tournament.

Character Interactions

  • Yu Duan interacts briefly with Claton, who expresses his desire to align with Yu Duan.
  • Yu Duan doesn't directly interact with other contestants, but his actions set the stage for future encounters.

Ch. 40Field-Leveling Massacre

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Yu Duan, a contestant, uses his combined Origin Law of Time and Light to create a powerful annihilation force within his nine-layered domain, forming a "Star Level meat grinder" that destroys everything in its path.
  • He rampages through the 24th floor of the flight base, annihilating contestants and structures, covering a distance of over 1,000 kilometers in seconds.
  • Other contestants watch in disbelief as Yu Duan's domain easily destroys B9-grade materials and wipes out contestants, questioning if the Virtual Universe system has a bug.

Character Developments

  • Yu Duan demonstrates his overwhelming power and efficiency in killing opponents, aiming to secure first place in his world area.
  • Other contestants show fear and disbelief at Yu Duan's power, deciding to flee rather than face him.

Significant Themes

  • The disparity in power between contestants, with Yu Duan's strength far surpassing his peers.
  • The brutal and efficient nature of Yu Duan's fighting style, reflecting his single-minded pursuit of victory.

Character Interactions

  • Yu Duan's actions are watched by other titled Undying, including Qinghuan King, Hui Ming King, Chiyue Marquis, and Longxing Marquis, who express amazement at his power and discuss his potential future growth.
  • Contestants on the 24th floor interact briefly, deciding to flee from Yu Duan's rampage.
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