Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yu Duan, after 12 days of meditation, gains new insights into the origin laws of time.
• He eliminates all remaining contestants on the 36th floor in a single day, earning over 170 million points and securing the first-place ranking.
• Yu Duan decides to focus on training his movement techniques for the remaining time, killing anyone he encounters.

Character Developments

• Yu Duan: Gains deeper understanding of time origin laws, becomes more confident and powerful.
• Ice Demon (blue-haired youth) and the blonde woman: Flee the 36th floor upon hearing about Yu Duan's destruction, revealing their fear and lack of combat prowess.

Significant Themes

• Power and Dominance: Yu Duan's strength allows him to dominate and eliminate other contestants with ease.
• Fear and Despair: Contestants face Yu Duan with desperation and fear, highlighting the power imbalance.

Character Interactions

• Yu Duan interacts minimally with other contestants, either eliminating them or ignoring them.
• Ice Demon and the blonde woman interact briefly, fleeing together due to shared fear of Yu Duan.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The preliminary rounds of the genius tournament conclude, with less than a million survivors out of hundreds of millions of participants.
• The top 1,000 students from each world zone are invited to the Beiming Sea for the next phase.
• The First Divine General appears, expressing disappointment in the students' performance and setting a goal for them to secure 600 spots in the universe-level competition.
• Yu Duan is informed by Qinghuan King about two secret manuals: the Purification Secret Canon and the Nine Interpretations of Time, each representing different paths for law comprehension and application.

Character Developments

• Yu Duan demonstrates resilience under the First Divine General's consciousness pressure, showing growth in his mental state.
• Qinghuan King reveals his struggle in comprehending the complete Origin Law of Time, highlighting the difficulty of reaching the immortal god level.

Significant Themes

• The struggle and dedication required to comprehend complete origin laws and reach higher levels of power.
• The two different paths for law comprehension and application, with their respective advantages and challenges.

Character Interactions

• Yu Duan interacts with Teng De and Yalunsi, comparing their points and discussing their rankings.
• Yu Duan meets with Qinghuan King in the Virtual Universe, who provides guidance and offers two secret manuals for Yu Duan's consideration.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yu Duan, aboard the spaceship, consults with Qiongtao King about choosing between two secret canons for his cultivation path.
• Yu Duan decides to follow the path of analyzing the essence of the Law of Time, prioritizing his strength in comprehension over innate law talent.
• In the Virtual Universe, Qinghuan King guides Yu Duan in comprehending the first essence of the Law of Time, which is the mystery of 'motion.'
• Yu Duan, after a day of practice, asks Qinghuan King numerous questions, demonstrating significant improvement in his comprehension.
• Qinghuan King notices Yu Duan's rapid progress and asks him to attempt the Eighteen Layers of Life and Death Illusion again.
• Yu Duan is instantly defeated by the eleventh layer of the illusion and leaves the Virtual Universe to rest.

Character Developments

• Yu Duan: Shows maturity in choosing his cultivation path, displays significant improvement in his comprehension of the Law of Time, and demonstrates a strong will by attempting the Eighteen Layers of Life and Death Illusion.
• Qinghuan King: Recognizes Yu Duan's rapid progress, provides guidance on the Law of Time, and shows concern for Yu Duan's well-being.
• Qiongtao King: Offers advice on Yu Duan's cultivation path and ensures Yu Duan's safety during his return to his hometown.

Significant Themes

• The path of analyzing the essence of laws vs. the conventional path of comprehending laws.
• The importance of comprehension in cultivation and the time required for analysis vs. comprehension.
• The relationship between willpower, comprehension, and cultivation progress.

Character Interactions

• Yu Duan seeks Qiongtao King's advice on his cultivation path, showing respect for his senior's experience.
• Yu Duan interacts with Qinghuan King, asking questions about the Law of Time and demonstrating his progress.
• Qinghuan King guides Yu Duan in comprehending the Law of Time and shows concern for his well-being.
• Qinghuan King consults with Qiongtao King and Ku Mixiu about Yu Duan's recent experiences, showing interest in his disciple's growth.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The arena group battle stage begins, and An Yao qualifies smoothly.
• Yu Duan and Yalunsi decline to celebrate with the group, choosing to focus on their studies.
• Yu Duan visits Marquis Chilian, who offers to gift him the entire Crimson Empire (14 star systems) as a sign of appreciation.

Character Developments

• An Yao maintains his strength and ranks well in his world area.
• Yu Duan continues to dedicate himself to his studies, aiming to master the first essence of time laws before the genius battle.
• Claton is excited and nervous about meeting Marquis Chilian due to Yu Duan's influence.
• Marquis Chilian shows generosity and political acumen by offering the Crimson Empire to Yu Duan.

Significant Themes

• The importance of diligence and dedication in cultivation.
• The value of friendships and connections in the cultivation world.
• The political maneuvering and gift-giving culture among immortal gods.

Character Interactions

• Yu Duan and Chi Li's friendly banter and mutual understanding.
• Yu Duan and Yalunsi's shared dedication to their studies and mutual respect.
• Yu Duan and Marquis Chilian's polite exchange and agreement on the gift of the Crimson Empire.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yu Duan receives an email from the Chilian Divine Empire, informing him of his new territory: 14 star systems with nearly five million inhabited planets.
• He decides not to establish a nation and leaves the territory management to Master Zhen Li and others, with a World Master powerhouse overseeing it.
• Yu Duan returns to the Beiming Sacred Land after two months and resumes his law comprehension and dissection training under Qinghuan King's guidance.
• An Yao and other geniuses from the Beiming Sacred Land participate in intense reincarnation battles for three years, with An Yao having an impressive record.
• The Universe Genius Competition finals are one day away.

Character Developments

• Yu Duan: Becomes the owner of 14 star systems, focuses on law comprehension and dissection, and feels pressure but excitement upon learning about Kedi's progress.
• An Yao: Successfully crosses the threshold of the laws and maintains a nearly perfect record in reincarnation battles.
• Kedi: A genius from the Yuanchen Universe Kingdom who makes remarkable progress in three years, becoming Yu Duan's greatest competitor.

Significant Themes

• The importance of territory and wealth in the universe, and the challenges of managing them.
• The intense pressure and competition among geniuses, driving them to improve and progress.
• The complex emotions of excitement, pressure, and anticipation that Yu Duan feels upon learning about Kedi's achievements.

Character Interactions

• Yu Duan and Qinghuan King: Teacher and disciple discuss the Universe Genius Competition, with Qinghuan King revealing information about Kedi to motivate Yu Duan.
• Yu Duan and Master Zhen Li: Yu Duan leaves the management of his territory to Master Zhen Li and the others, expressing his trust in them.
• Yu Duan and An Yao (implied): Although not directly interacting, their progress and achievements are compared, highlighting their status as top geniuses in the Beiming Sacred Land.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yu Duan, after 30 years in his second life, encounters Kedi, a prodigious genius.
• Yu Duan and his peers from the Beiming Sacred Land participate in the universe-wide tournament's final stage.
• Qinghuan King, Yu Duan's teacher, is revealed to be the team leader for the tournament.
• The top 1,000 geniuses from the Universe Kingdom are gathered in a special plane, with each given a number plate for the tournament.

Character Developments

• Yu Duan remains unfazed by Kedi's genius, demonstrating maturity and confidence.
• Yalunsi, initially disheartened by Yu Duan's and Kedi's prowess, starts to reevaluate his mindset after Yu Duan's encouragement.

Significant Themes

• The concept of 'fated encounters' and the idea that meeting exceptional individuals can be a positive experience, rather than a curse.
• The importance of maintaining a positive mindset and not being discouraged by the achievements of others.

Character Interactions

• Yu Duan comforts Yalunsi, helping him see the potential benefits of their 'fated encounter.'
• Qinghuan King shows concern and protection towards Yu Duan by leading the team personally.
• Yu Duan and his peers from the Beiming Sacred Land interact with other geniuses from different Universe Kingdoms.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The chapter introduces the Genius Competition plane's central plaza, where Qinghuan King and other Immortal leaders gather in Restaurant No. 1.
• Qinghuan King arrives and discusses his disciple Yu Duan, downplaying Yu Duan's abilities.
• Yucheng Venerable, the first-place winner of a previous Genius Competition, arrives and greets Qinghuan King.
• In the evening, Yu Duan and his peers are notified to assemble at the central plaza. Yucheng Venerable announces the competition's rules:
  • The competition will use an 'Exclusive Trial Space' for initial selection.
  • There are seven Trial Towers with seven levels each. Participants must clear all levels to proceed to the next tower.
  • Points are earned based on performance, and rankings determine the number of spots in the Virtual Universe Company.
  • The top 100 join directly, while those ranked 101-7300 compete in arena battles for the remaining spots. Everyone else is eliminated.

Character Developments

• Qinghuan King is revealed to be Yu Duan's teacher and is humble about Yu Duan's abilities.
• Yucheng Venerable is introduced as a past winner of the Genius Competition and Qinghuan King's former student. He shows respect for Qinghuan King.
• Yu Duan and his peers are seen interacting casually before the competition begins.

Significant Themes

• The competition's intense nature, with only a small percentage of participants advancing.
• The importance of mentors and their influence on their disciples, as shown through Qinghuan King and Yucheng Venerable's relationship.

Character Interactions

• Qinghuan King and Yucheng Venerable greet each other warmly, showing their history and mutual respect.
• Yu Duan and his peers tease each other about their nicknames before the competition begins.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Beiming Universe Kingdom's geniuses gather for the Trial Tower stage of the Genius Battle.
• Qinghuan King shares exam-taking tips and anecdotes before the trial begins.
• Yu Duan, a participant, enters the Trial Tower and faces opponents like Black-Scaled Mad Bulls and Rock-Armored Demon Crocodiles, clearing the first two levels swiftly.
• Immortal leaders of various Universe Kingdoms watch and discuss the progress of the geniuses.

Character Developments

• Yu Duan demonstrates his strength and speed in clearing the Trial Tower levels.
• Kedi, another participant, shows impressive proficiency in law comprehension.
• Yalunsi, a participant who has been suppressing his level, is mentioned as a potential contender for the Primal Secret Realm.

Significant Themes

• The intense competition among geniuses and the high stakes involved.
• The role of experience and strategy in competition, as seen in Qinghuan King's tips.
• The potential for breakthroughs during the trial, which could significantly impact the outcome.

Character Interactions

• Qinghuan King interacts with the geniuses, providing guidance and sharing stories.
• Immortal leaders discuss and compare the performances of Yu Duan, Kedi, and Yalunsi.
• Yucheng Venerable and Qinghuan King observe Kedi's progress together, comparing him with Yu Duan.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yu Duan and Kedi are leading the Trial Tower phase, with Yalunsi closely behind.
• Yu Duan clears the fourth Trial Tower, defeating mechanical puppets, a Sky Wolf, and a Bug Race Mother Nest.
• Yalunsi clears the sixth Trial Tower but fails to clear the first level of the seventh.
• Yu Duan reaches the final level of the sixth Trial Tower, facing a mental attack.

Character Developments

• Yu Duan: Proves his mastery of laws and agility, remains unfazed by mental attacks.
• Kedi: Revealed to have been cultivating for longer than Yu Duan, transforms from an ordinary fighter to a super dark horse.
• Yalunsi: Successfully clears the sixth Trial Tower but struggles with the seventh.

Significant Themes

• Mastery of laws and willpower: Yu Duan's exceptional control over time and light, and his mental resilience.
• Age and cultivation: Kedi's late blooming and Yu Duan's rapid progress.
• Difficulty and adaptation: The increasing challenge of the Trial Towers and the contestants' responses.

Character Interactions

• Yu Duan and Kedi: Unstated rivalry as they closely follow each other in the rankings.
• Yu Duan and Yalunsi: Both are strong contenders, with Yalunsi watching Yu Duan's progress with interest.
• Immortals and spectators: Discuss and analyze the contestants' performances, revealing information about the Trial Towers and the contestants.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yu Duan and Kedi reach the sixth Trial Tower's seventh floor simultaneously.
• They face powerful Black Mantis creatures, each with the combat power of a top 1,000 genius.
• Yu Duan uses his Light and Time Sword and Domain of No Light to fight against the Black Mantis.
• Kedi, after being caught off guard by an illusion, unleashes a powerful time-space death zone, shocking the viewers.
• Both Yu Duan and Kedi clear the seventh floor and are teleported to the seventh Trial Tower.

Character Developments

• Yu Duan demonstrates his ability to ignore the Zerg Mother Queen's illusion and his powerful movement technique, allowing him to escape the Black Mantis' encirclement.
• Kedi showcases his entry-level mastery of two major high-tier origin laws (time and space), surprising everyone with his progress.

Significant Themes

• The power of will and determination (Yu Duan's resistance to the illusion)
• The impact of fortuitous encounters and mentorship on one's growth (Kedi's rapid progress under Qinghuan King's guidance)
• The difference between potential and actual strength (Yu Duan's and Kedi's performances in the Trial Tower)

Character Interactions

• Yu Duan and Kedi's silent competition continues as they race through the Trial Tower.
• The immortals and geniuses watching the battle discuss and marvel at Yu Duan's and Kedi's abilities.
• Yucheng Venerable and Qinghuan King observe Kedi's battle, with Yucheng Venerable acknowledging Kedi's talent and Qinghuan King expressing regret that Kedi was born in the wrong era.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yu Duan faces the second level of the seventh Trial Tower, filled with intelligent, coordinated monsters that can use secret techniques, increasing the difficulty.
• He kills 2,468 monsters but falls short of clearing the level.
• Kedi, another participant, clears the second level and reaches the third, setting a new record.
• The universal low-score leaderboard is finalized, with Kedi in first place and Yu Duan in second.
• Qinghuan King announces the results: Yu Duan, Yalunsi, Pengnuolai, and Delisi advance directly. Three others qualify for further competition. The rest are eliminated.

Character Developments

• Yu Duan pushes his abilities to the limit but still falls short on the second level.
• Kedi's strength and potential are recognized, placing him above Yu Duan in the rankings.
• Qinghuan King shows favoritism towards Yalunsi, granting an extra spot in the Primal Secret Realm due to his friendship with Yucheng Venerable.

Significant Themes

• The importance of law comprehension and mastery in determining a cultivator's strength.
• The advantage of being a Spirit Reader in the trial space.
• The value of connections and relationships in advancing one's cultivation journey.

Character Interactions

• Yu Duan interacts with his friends from the Beiming Universe Kingdom, showing concern for their results.
• Qinghuan King interacts with his disciples, offering guidance and encouragement to Yu Duan and Yalunsi, and acknowledging the achievements of Pengnuolai and Delisi.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The top 7,300 geniuses gather for the new schedule.
• Yucheng Venerable appears, announcing that the top 100 will join the core layer of the Virtual Universe Company directly.
• The remaining 7,200 contestants participate in arena duels; winners of three consecutive matches also join the core layer.
• The top 1,000 contestants are selected, with varying rewards and secret realm assignments based on ranking.
• The true grand finale is announced for the next day, determining future treatment within the company's core layer.

Character Developments

• Yu Duan and other top 100 contestants await their matches.
• Yalunsi expresses a desire to spar with Yu Duan.
• Pengnuolai worries about joining the Taichu Secret Realm.
• Delisi supports Pengnuolai, lightheartedly teasing him.

Significant Themes

• Competition and potential within the Virtual Universe Company's core layer.
• The importance of talent, temperament, willpower, and other factors in determining potential.
• The fairness and impartiality of the Virtual Universe Company's assessment process.

Character Interactions

• Yu Duan, Yalunsi, Pengnuolai, and Delisi discuss their prospects and future matches.
• Yu Duan faces a mermaid-like opponent in the arena, showing respect by letting her attack first.
• The mermaid girl's expression changes drastically from mournful to murderous.
• Yu Duan defeats his opponent swiftly and decisively.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Genius Tournament concludes with the top 100, and the top 20 are selected for the next round.
• Yu Duan faces a Mother Ancestor Planet youth in the first round and wins easily.
• The top 10 are determined, and the top 5 are selected for the final Reincarnation Battle.
• Yu Duan's first opponent in the Reincarnation Battle is the Nanhu Race prince, whom he defeats quickly.
• Yu Duan's second opponent is Kedi, and they prepare to fight with their strongest weapons.

Character Developments

• Yu Duan demonstrates his incredible comprehension of the Light and Time Sword Technique, defeating opponents with ease.
• Kedi showcases his bold and magnanimous personality, befriending Yu Duan and displaying his confidence in battle.
• The Nanhu Race prince and other top-tier geniuses reveal their strengths and weaknesses.

Significant Themes

• Talent and potential: Yu Duan's and Kedi's exceptional abilities are highlighted, while other geniuses' limitations are exposed.
• Friendship and rivalry: Yu Duan and Kedi's initial friendly interaction contrasts with their intense competition in the Reincarnation Battle.

Character Interactions

• Yu Duan and Kedi: They initially greet each other warmly, but their relationship becomes competitive as they prepare to face off in the Reincarnation Battle.
• Yu Duan and the Mother Ancestor Planet youth: The youth flatteringly surrenders to Yu Duan, who respects his opponent by going all out in their battle.
• Pengnuolai and Delisi: They discuss Yu Duan's strength and the futility of Spirit Reader secret techniques without spiritual energy talent.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yu Duan and Kedi's battle begins, with Kedi's domain of intertwining black and white air currents and Yu Duan's fusion of light and time energy.
• Kedi's powerful attacks push Yu Duan back, but Yu Duan's precise and flexible movement technique allows him to avoid fatal strikes.
• The arena shrinks, making it harder for Yu Duan to maneuver, and Kedi eventually lands a fatal strike, winning the battle.
• Yalunsi faces Yu Duan next, but is quickly defeated by a single strike.
• The final rankings are decided: Kedi (1st), Yu Duan (2nd), Yalunsi (3rd), Nanhu Prince (4th), and the Mengluoyi youth (5th).
• Yucheng Venerable announces the end of the tournament and the selection of candidates for the secret realms based on their rankings.

Character Developments

• Kedi's power and speed are showcased, but his technique in applying laws is lacking.
• Yu Duan's movement technique is flexible and precise, allowing him to maneuver against Kedi's powerful attacks.
• Yalunsi's strength has improved since his previous encounter with Yu Duan, but he is still no match for him.

Significant Themes

• The importance of law comprehension and technique in battle, as seen in the contrast between Kedi's and Yu Duan's fighting styles.
• The pressure and intensity of high-stakes competition, as demonstrated by the intense battles and the shrinking arena.
• The potential of the young geniuses and their impact on the future of the Virtual Universe Company.

Character Interactions

• Kedi and Yu Duan's intense battle showcases their power and skill, with Kedi expressing excitement and Yu Duan maintaining composure.
• Yu Duan and Yalunsi's brief interaction reveals their friendly rivalry and Yu Duan's respect for Yalunsi's skills.
• Yucheng Venerable addresses the gathered geniuses, expressing his satisfaction with their performance and outlining their future training with the company.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Genius Tournament concludes, and participants depart the Virtual Universe.
• Yu Duan completes his seclusion and prepares to leave for Chaos City.
• Qinghuan King gifts Yu Duan a peak-tier F-grade spaceship and a treasure called 'Heaven-Reaching Illusion Soul Liquid'.

Character Developments

• Yu Duan has grown in strength and status, becoming a member of the Virtual Universe Company's Primal Secret Realm.
• Qinghuan King shows his affection and support for Yu Duan by gifting him valuable items.

Significant Themes

• The importance of mentorship and guidance, as seen in Qinghuan King's support for Yu Duan.
• The value of hard work and dedication, as Yu Duan has spent years in seclusion to improve his skills.

Character Interactions

• Yu Duan interacts with Qinghuan King, who gifts him the spaceship and the treasure.
• Yu Duan meets with friends from the Sacred Land before his departure.
• Yu Duan interacts with Tianran, his AI assistant, who helps him understand the 'Heaven-Reaching Illusion Soul Liquid'.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yu Duan consumes the Heaven-Reaching Illusion Soul Liquid, enhancing his soul origin and perception of laws.
• He breaks through to the Universe Level, forming a miniature origin galaxy within his body.
• After the breakthrough, Yu Duan decides to attempt mastering the first essence of the Time Origin Law before going to the Initial Universe.
• Qinghuan King reveals the 52 Myriad Universe Chaos Tablets in Chaos City, each representing a path beyond immortality.
• He presents two suitable tablets for Yu Duan: the Dim Chaos Tablet and the Myriad Universe Chaos Tablet.

Character Developments

• Yu Duan's soul origin transforms, increasing his perception of laws and thought processes.
• He successfully breaks through to the Universe Level, further enhancing his law perception and life aspects.
• Qinghuan King shows concern for Yu Duan's growth and reveals important information about the Chaos Tablets.

Significant Themes

• Soul transformation and enhancement.
• Law perception and comprehension.
• Advancement in major realms and life transformations.
• Paths to cultivation beyond immortality.

Character Interactions

• Yu Duan and Qinghuan King discuss Yu Duan's plans and the Chaos Tablets.
• Qinghuan King provides guidance and reveals crucial information to Yu Duan.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yu Duan chooses the Myriad Universe Chaos Tablet for its focus on law comprehension and analysis.
• Yu Duan is picked up by four spaceships, two for him and Yalunsi, and two for Pengnuolai and Delisi.
• Yu Duan tours the public area of Yuxiang Mountain and enters the Primal Secret Realm.
• Yu Duan receives 100,000 points from the Virtual Universe Company and purchases the Principles of Space and Time, an ultimate secret canon worth 100 billion points.

Character Developments

• Yu Duan demonstrates maturity and wisdom in choosing the Chaos Tablet that best suits his path.
• Mingkesi, an Immortal God, shows respect and deference to Yu Duan despite his higher status.
• Tu Yu, Yu Duan's guard commander, introduces himself and explains his role in protecting Yu Duan.

Significant Themes

• The importance of choosing the right path and foundation for cultivation.
• The value of respect and deference, even among those of higher status.
• The role of protection and guidance in one's journey, as demonstrated by Tu Yu.

Character Interactions

• Yu Duan interacts with Mingkesi, the Immortal God who guides him through Yuxiang Mountain.
• Yu Duan meets Tu Yu, his guard commander and manor steward, who explains his role and introduces himself.
• Yu Duan does not interact with any other characters in this chapter, as it focuses mainly on his journey and decisions.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yu Duan purchases the first three volumes of "Principles of Space and Time" for 100,000 points.
• He immerses himself in studying the manual, leading to significant insights into the Law of Time.
• After two years, Yu Duan and other geniuses travel to the Initial Universe through a cosmic passage.

Character Developments

• Yu Duan's understanding of the Law of Time deepens as he studies the manual.
• Kedi, a peer of Yu Duan, is shown to be competitive and enjoys showing off his progress in laws.

Significant Themes

• The importance of perspective and understanding in comprehending laws.
• The difference in time flow and law comprehension efficiency between the Initial Universe and the Original Universe.

Character Interactions

• Yu Duan interacts with Kedi and other geniuses, comparing their progress in laws.
• Yucheng Venerable guides the geniuses, explaining the differences between the two universes and the rules of Chaos City.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The white jade palace, where the Genius Tournament took place, disappears into the chaos mist after 30 years.
• Yu Duan and the other participants are greeted by an envoy and led to Chaos City.
• They are taken to the City Lord Mansion, where they will choose their Chaos Tablet.
• The Chaos City Lord, the supreme controller of the Virtual Universe Company, observes the participants from his inner residence.

Character Developments

• Yu Duan and Kedi are recognized by the Chaos City Lord for their exceptional qualities.
• The Chaos City Lord takes a particular interest in Kedi's fusion with the Heart of Time and Space.
• Yu Duan's ordinary bloodline but possession of a life core and an innate secret technique intrigue the Chaos City Lord.

Significant Themes

• The power of will and determination (Yu Duan, Kedi).
• The importance of opportunities and their rarity (Kedi's fusion, Yu Duan's innate secret technique).
• The role of the Chaos City Lord in observing and selecting talented individuals.

Character Interactions

• The Chaos City Lord observes Yu Duan and Kedi from afar, taking note of their unique qualities.
• The envoy greets Yu Duan and the other participants and leads them to the City Lord Mansion.
• The Chaos City Lord's disciple reports to him about the arrival of the new participants.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yu Duan and other geniuses enter an ancient palace to select their Chaos Tablets.
• They have half an hour to observe 52 rubbings of the Chaos Tablets, each corresponding to a specific tablet.
• After selecting their tablets, they are led to a vast training ground where they wait for available chambers.
• Yu Duan chooses the Myriad Universe Chaos Tablet and enters its chamber, spending seven days contemplating it.

Character Developments

• Yu Duan demonstrates his strong will and resilience by waking up later than his peers after being awakened by Kandeli.
• Kandeli, the Guardian of Chaos City, is revealed to be a powerful Venerable who guards the Chaos Tablet chambers.

Significant Themes

• The power of the Chaos Tablets to actively guide observers in perceiving their mysteries.
• The importance of understanding the Law of Time and Space for cultivation.
• The value of accumulation and letting knowledge bloom.

Character Interactions

• Yu Duan interacts briefly with Kandeli, showing respect and receiving guidance.
• Yu Duan does not interact with his peers from the Genius Tournament batch, as they have already left the City Lord's Mansion by the time he exits.