Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Yan'an experiences an epiphany while observing spatial rifts in the sky, gaining profound insights into the laws of time and space.
• He realizes the vastness of time and the insignificance of his own path, deciding to focus on the Law of Time as his core cultivation path.
• Ten years pass, during which Ming Feng surpasses Lu Yan'an by clearing the fourth level of the Tongtian Bridge, and other geniuses make significant progress.
• Lu Yan'an ends his ten-year seclusion, with his peers questioning his genius status due to his lack of progress on the Tongtian Bridge.

Character Developments

• Lu Yan'an: Gains deep insights into the Law of Time, decides to focus on it as his core cultivation path, and ends his ten-year seclusion.
• Ming Feng: Clears the fourth level of the Tongtian Bridge, surpassing Lu Yan'an and boosting the morale of his peers.
• Aike: Passes the third level of the Tongtian Bridge and expresses jealousy towards Lu Yan'an's initial progress.

Significant Themes

• The vastness of time and the insignificance of individual existence.
• The importance of focus and dedication in cultivation.
• The pressure and jealousy that can arise from comparing one's progress to others.

Character Interactions

• Lu Yan'an and Lord Shen: Lu Yan'an experiences his epiphany while Lord Shen watches over him, supporting his cultivation.
• Ming Feng and Lu Yan'an: Ming Feng's progress serves as a contrast to Lu Yan'an's stagnation, causing others to question Lu Yan'an's genius status.
• Aike and Lu Yan'an: Aike expresses jealousy towards Lu Yan'an's initial progress and celebrates Ming Feng's success as a way to surpass Lu Yan'an.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Yan'an completes his ten-year epiphany and awakens in Chaos City.
• He returns to the Virtual Universe to find he's missed significant events and messages, including an invitation from Ming Feng to hunt Chaos Beasts.
• Lu Yan'an learns about Chaos Beasts and their Chaos True Spirits, which enhance one's perception of the universe's origin.
• He ventures out of Chaos City and encounters a Chaos Beast, which he swiftly defeats and absorbs its Chaos True Spirit.

Character Developments

• Lu Yan'an has grown stronger and more experienced after his ten-year epiphany.
• Ming Feng has progressed to the fifth level of the Tongtian Bridge, demonstrating his potential as a rival or ally.
• Lord Shen remains a reliable guide and mentor to Lu Yan'an.

Significant Themes

• The importance of practice and experience in cultivating one's abilities.
• The value of Chaos Beasts and their Chaos True Spirits in enhancing one's understanding of the universe's origin.
• The competitive nature of the Virtual Universe Company's cultivation system.

Character Interactions

• Lu Yan'an and Immortal Hisoka greet each other respectfully, acknowledging Lu Yan'an's growth in status.
• Lu Yan'an and Lord Shen communicate mentally, with Lord Shen providing guidance and information.
• Lu Yan'an faces a Chaos Beast alone, demonstrating his confidence and skill.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Yan'an discovers that most Chaos Beasts in the inner layer are Universe Level but have low intelligence, making them susceptible to his illusions.
• He efficiently hunts Chaos Beasts, saturating his soul in just three months, which would typically take a year for others.
• Lu Yan'an challenges the Tongtian Bridge and clears the fourth level in a short time, shocking the Guardian Bafen and other geniuses.

Character Developments

• Lu Yan'an demonstrates his strength and growth, proving his reputation as a genuine genius.
• Guardian Bafen recognizes Lu Yan'an's exceptional talent and sends a mass email about his achievement.

Significant Themes

• The power of illusions and intelligence over brute force.
• The importance of competition in driving growth and improvement.
• The recognition of genuine talent and the debunking of false reputations.

Character Interactions

• Lu Yan'an interacts with Guardian Bafen, who is surprised by his progress and sends a mass email about his achievement.
• Aike, a peak genius, feels the widening gap between himself and Lu Yan'an, causing him distress.
• Ming Feng, Xun Kong, and other geniuses in the Tai Chu District discuss Lu Yan'an's breakthrough, with Ming Feng confident in Lu Yan'an's hidden strength.
• The news of Lu Yan'an's achievement sparks a wave of geniuses challenging the Tongtian Bridge, fostering a competitive spirit.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Yan'an reaches the fifth level of the Tongtian Bridge, facing a Gatekeeper in a desert environment.
• He clears the fifth level instantly with a single strike, demonstrating his advanced comprehension of the Law of Time.
• Lu Yan'an proceeds to the sixth level, causing a stir among Immortals who observe his progress.
• He faces a Gatekeeper on the sixth level and defeats it with a one-hit kill, incorporating multiple laws and techniques.

Character Developments

• Lu Yan'an continues to showcase his exceptional talent and rapid progress, reaching levels of the Tongtian Bridge that typically take much longer.
• Bafen, the Guardian, is astonished by Lu Yan'an's achievements and alerts higher-level Immortals.
• Immortal powerhouses from different schools argue over Lu Yan'an's potential affiliation, highlighting his significance.

Significant Themes

• Talent and rapid progress: Lu Yan'an's extraordinary abilities and quick advancement are the central themes, drawing attention and competition from Immortals.
• Comprehension of laws: Lu Yan'an's deep understanding of the Law of Time enables him to defeat opponents with ease.

Character Interactions

• Lu Yan'an interacts with Gatekeepers on the Tongtian Bridge, demonstrating his prowess and advancing to higher levels.
• Immortals from different schools argue over Lu Yan'an's potential, showcasing their interest in his talent and the competition among schools.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Yan'an's mastery of the Law of Time allows him to manipulate time fluctuations and sense incoming attacks.
• He chooses to fight a Warrior on the seventh level of the Tongtian Bridge, facing a Gatekeeper with superior time and light law comprehension.
• After a fierce battle, Lu Yan'an fails to clear the seventh level due to his insufficient Law of Light comprehension.

Character Developments

• Lu Yan'an demonstrates his prowess in battle but struggles when faced with an opponent whose law comprehension is equal to or greater than his in certain aspects.
• The Gatekeeper shows respect for Lu Yan'an's skills but remains confident in his own abilities.

Significant Themes

• The importance of balanced law comprehension, as Lu Yan'an's superior Law of Time is not enough to overcome his opponent's combined time and light law comprehension.
• The concept of a "fair fight" or "proper head-on duel," as the Gatekeeper believes in testing Lu Yan'an's skills without relying on superior laws alone.

Character Interactions

• Lu Yan'an and the Gatekeeper engage in a respectful yet intense battle, with both acknowledging each other's strengths.
• The Immortals and geniuses watching the battle react differently to Lu Yan'an's progress, with Immortals expressing excitement and geniuses feeling overwhelmed and helpless.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Yan'an's rapid progress in Chaos City attracts attention, with reports reaching Venerable Zhouguang.
• Venerable Zhouguang compares Lu Yan'an to the legendary Youhou World Lord.
• Lu Yan'an becomes a sensation in the Virtual Universe Company, with many high-level members aware of his achievements.
• Lu Yan'an returns to his residence, attracting stares from the public.
• Venerable Zhouguang considers taking Lu Yan'an as a disciple but finds his email unanswered due to Lu Yan'an turning off the Virtual Universe Network's receiving function.

Character Developments

• Lu Yan'an maintains a calm and focused mindset despite the attention he receives, showing maturity and determination.
• Venerable Zhouguang demonstrates his interest in Lu Yan'an's potential and considers taking him as a disciple.

Significant Themes

• Rapid progress and its consequences.
• The importance of mentorship and guidance in cultivation.
• The complex relationships between master and disciple in the universe.

Character Interactions

• Lu Yan'an and Lord Shen discuss Lu Yan'an's strategy to deal with potential offers from Venerables.
• Venerable Zhouguang reflects on Lu Yan'an's potential and his own desire to take him as a disciple.
• Lu Yan'an's actions and achievements attract the attention of Venerable Zhouguang and the public.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The City Lord of Chaos, impressed by Lu Yan'an's achievements, considers taking him as a disciple.
• Lu Yan'an receives numerous emails and calls from Universe Venerables interested in taking him as a disciple.
• The City Lord of Chaos sends an email to Lu Yan'an, inviting him to the City Lord Mansion for a discussion.
• Lu Yan'an decides to visit the City Lord Mansion first before responding to other Venerables.

Character Developments

• Lu Yan'an demonstrates confidence and calmness in his cultivation path, showing maturity beyond his years.
• The City Lord of Chaos shows interest in Lu Yan'an's potential, hinting at his desire to take Lu Yan'an as a disciple.

Significant Themes

• The importance of talent and opportunity in cultivation.
• The risks and challenges faced by those who strive for greatness.
• The fairness of the universe, where greater gains require greater risks.

Character Interactions

• The City Lord of Chaos and Lu Yan'an: The City Lord of Chaos shows interest in Lu Yan'an's cultivation progress, hinting at a potential master-disciple relationship.
• Lu Yan'an and Kong: Lu Yan'an discusses his plans with Kong, showing confidence in his decisions and reassuring Kong of his resolve.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Yan'an visits the City Lord Mansion in Chaos City to meet the City Lord of Chaos.
• He encounters Immortal guards who initially doubt his claim to have been summoned by the City Lord.
• Lu Yan'an meets Gui Yi Venerable, who takes him to meet the City Lord of Chaos.
• The City Lord of Chaos initially considers taking Lu Yan'an as his disciple but changes his mind.
• The Lord of Darkness, the City Lord's junior brother, appears and offers to take Lu Yan'an as his personal disciple.

Character Developments

• Lu Yan'an demonstrates respect and humility in the presence of powerful beings.
• The City Lord of Chaos shows satisfaction with Lu Yan'an's mental cultivation and potential.
• The Lord of Darkness shows interest in Lu Yan'an's abilities and takes him as a personal disciple.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and hierarchy among cultivators.
• The importance of mental cultivation and willpower.
• The significance of having a powerful mentor in the cultivation world.

Character Interactions

• Lu Yan'an interacts with Immortal guards, showing respect and deference.
• Lu Yan'an meets Gui Yi Venerable, who guides him to the City Lord of Chaos.
• The City Lord of Chaos and the Lord of Darkness interact, revealing their sibling-like relationship.
• Lu Yan'an accepts the Lord of Darkness as his master, showing eagerness and respect.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Yan'an is accepted as a disciple by the Lord of Darkness, one of the most powerful beings in the universe, due to his exceptional spiritual intuition.
• Lu Yan'an learns that he is the 12th disciple, with 10 senior brothers, 8 of whom are Universe Venerables, and one an invincible king-level Immortal.
• The Lord of Darkness expects great things from Lu Yan'an, comparing him favorably to his fifth disciple, the Lord of Youhou, who is currently a Universe Overlord.
• Lu Yan'an is advised to lay a solid foundation in his cultivation and is given additional opportunities to contemplate the Darkness Chaos Stele.

Character Developments

• Lu Yan'an gains a powerful teacher and learns about the high success rate of his teacher's disciples in becoming Universe Venerables.
• The Lord of Darkness shows weariness and playfulness in his interactions with Lu Yan'an, revealing a more human side.

Significant Themes

• The importance of a good teacher and the impact they can have on a student's cultivation progress.
• The vastness and dangers of the Universe Ocean, a place where beings above the level of Venerables clash.

Character Interactions

• The Lord of Darkness and Lu Yan'an have a mentor-mentee conversation, with the Lord of Darkness expressing his expectations and providing guidance.
• The City Lord of Chaos, the Gui Yi Venerable, and the Lord of Darkness discuss Lu Yan'an's future and the Lord of Darkness's reputation in the Universe Ocean.
• Venerable Zhouguang expresses frustration at losing Lu Yan'an to the City Lord of Chaos, while Shiyue King is content with Lu Yan'an's new teacher, hoping he will support the Darkness School in the future.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Yan'an's batch of geniuses feel pressured by his rapid progress and the City Lord of Chaos taking him as a disciple.
• Aike and Ming Feng react to the news, with Aike feeling jealous and determined to become a Universe Venerable, while Ming Feng remains calm and decides to choose a teacher wisely.
• Over 30 years, the geniuses make progress on the Tongtian Bridge: Aike passes the third level, Lu Yan'an passes the seventh and eighth levels, Xun Kong passes the fifth and sixth levels, and Ming Feng passes the sixth level.
• Lu Yan'an reflects on his growth and plans to attempt the Tongtian Bridge one last time before leaving Chaos City.

Character Developments

• Lu Yan'an: Becomes stronger in law comprehension, reaching the eighth level of the Tongtian Bridge, and plans to break through to Universe Level 9 in the Original Secret Realm.
• Aike: Feels jealous of Lu Yan'an's progress and becomes determined to surpass him by becoming a Universe Venerable.
• Ming Feng: Remains calm and steadfast, focusing on choosing a teacher wisely and improving his skills.

Significant Themes

• Competition and pressure among geniuses.
• The importance of self-improvement and not relying solely on teachers.
• The passage of time and personal growth.

Character Interactions

• Aike and Lu Yan'an: Aike feels jealous of Lu Yan'an's progress and becomes determined to surpass him.
• Ming Feng and Lu Yan'an: Ming Feng acknowledges Lu Yan'an's achievements but remains calm and focused on his own path.
• Lu Yan'an and the City Lord of Chaos: Lu Yan'an's teacher, who has significantly influenced his growth.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Yan'an decides to challenge the Tongtian Bridge for the last time before leaving Chaos City.
• He faces the ninth-floor Gatekeeper, who has fully analyzed the Light Law, and is defeated.
• Venerable Zhouguang shows Lu Yan'an's challenge footage to the other geniuses, revealing the gap between them.
• Venerable Zhouguang calls all 918 surviving geniuses to gather above Chaos City.

Character Developments

• Lu Yan'an realizes the vast gap between his understanding of the Light Law and the ninth-floor Gatekeeper's.
• He understands that he needs to accumulate more thoroughly to clear the Tongtian Bridge.

Significant Themes

• The importance of understanding one's goals and the gap between oneself and others to motivate improvement.
• The vastness and complexity of the laws of the universe.

Character Interactions

• Lu Yan'an interacts with the ninth-floor Gatekeeper, who provides insights into the Light Law.
• Venerable Zhouguang interacts with the geniuses, showing Lu Yan'an's challenge footage and calling them to gather.
• The geniuses watch Lu Yan'an's challenge, realizing the gap between them and him.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Venerable Zhouguang scolds the geniuses for their losses in Chaos City, warning them to make the most of their remaining time.
• Ming Feng is taken as Venerable Zhouguang's 21st personal disciple.
• Lu Yan'an contemplates the Chaos Stele for the last time before leaving Chaos City.
• Lu Yan'an receives a virtual message from the Lord of Darkness, gifting him the complete 'Zhou Guang Yan Lun' secret technique.

Character Developments

• Ming Feng: Becomes Venerable Zhouguang's disciple, gaining a teacher's guidance to help him keep up with Lu Yan'an.
• Lu Yan'an: Completes his final contemplation of the Chaos Stele and receives a valuable gift from the Lord of Darkness.

Significant Themes

• Growth and Learning: Characters strive to improve their skills and understanding, with Lu Yan'an and Ming Feng both seeking to advance their cultivation.
• Mentorship: The importance of guidance and teaching is highlighted through Venerable Zhouguang taking Ming Feng as a disciple and the Lord of Darkness gifting Lu Yan'an a secret technique.

Character Interactions

• Venerable Zhouguang and the Geniuses: The Venerable expresses his disappointment in the geniuses' losses and encourages them to make the most of their time in Chaos City.
• Venerable Zhouguang and Ming Feng: The Venerable takes Ming Feng as his disciple, showing interest in his potential and offering guidance.
• Lu Yan'an and the Lord of Darkness: The Lord of Darkness gifts Lu Yan'an the 'Zhou Guang Yan Lun' secret technique, showing his support and faith in Lu Yan'an's progress.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Yan'an, after obtaining the complete Zhou Guang Yan Lun, departs from Chaos City with 917 other geniuses on a spaceship.
• They are headed to the Original Secret Realm, one of four secret realms in the Virtual Universe Company.
• Lu Yan'an's friends, Ming Feng and Xun Kong, are headed to different secret realms.

Character Developments

• Lu Yan'an has gained significant insights from contemplating the Darkness Chaos Stele and observing the universe's origin laws.
• Ming Feng and Xun Kong have also shown impressive progress, reaching the sixth level of the Tongtian Bridge.
• Aike, who had been struggling, feels the widening gap between himself and the top geniuses.

Significant Themes

• Talent and Luck: The theme of talent and luck is emphasized, with Lu Yan'an, Ming Feng, and Xun Kong being envied for their talent and fortunate teachers.
• Cultivation and Growth: The journey to the secret realms marks the beginning of the powerhouse path for the geniuses, emphasizing the importance of cultivation and growth.

Character Interactions

• Lu Yan'an, Ming Feng, and Xun Kong maintain their close bond as the top three of the Genius Tournament.
• Aike feels left behind and yearns for more talent.
• Venerable Zhouguang shows favor to Lu Yan'an, offering him personal guidance and advice.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Yan'an travels to the Original Secret Realm in Venerable Zhouguang's spaceship, experiencing the vastness of the universe and the Virtual Universe Company's power.
• Upon arrival, Lu Yan'an sees the Wuchen Continent and its exquisite palaces, where the company houses all members of the Original Secret Realm.
• Lu Yan'an is taken to his allocated territory by his guard leader, Immortal Hisoka, and arrives at his palace complex.

Character Developments

• Lu Yan'an continues to advance his understanding of the Darkness Chaos Stele and the Law of Light during the journey.
• Venerable Zhouguang demonstrates his knowledge and power, impressing Lu Yan'an with the Virtual Universe Company's capabilities.
• Immortal Hisoka shows respect and deference to Lu Yan'an, indicating his status as a guard leader.

Significant Themes

• The vastness and mystery of the universe.
• The power and influence of the Virtual Universe Company.
• The importance of providing resources and support for cultivators.

Character Interactions

• Lu Yan'an interacts with Venerable Zhouguang, learning about the universe and the company's power.
• Lu Yan'an meets Immortal Hisoka, his guard leader, who shows him around his territory.
• Lu Yan'an connects to the virtual universe, interacting with a silver-haired woman to apply for a nutrient pod.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Yan'an explores the "Learning" tab in the backend management system, discovering courses on origin laws and techniques, as well as practice areas like the Tongtian Bridge, Sea of Illusions, and Immortal Altar.
• He learns about cultivation missions, which offer points based on their danger level (Safe, Ordinary, Difficult, Dangerous, Desperate) and can reveal hidden secrets.
• Lu Yan'an decides to improve his foundation before undertaking missions and enters a nutrient pod to advance from Universe Level 1 to level 9 in three months.

Character Developments

• Lu Yan'an demonstrates his strategic thinking by deciding to strengthen his foundation before taking on dangerous missions.
• He shows determination and patience in his cultivation journey, understanding the importance of steady progress.

Significant Themes

• The importance of continuous learning and growth in cultivation.
• The dangers and opportunities presented by cultivation missions.
• The value of points over money within the Virtual Universe Company.

Character Interactions

• Lu Yan'an interacts with the green-haired man in white robes, who provides him with the nutrient pod for advancement.
• There's no significant interaction with other characters in this chapter.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Yan'an begins analyzing the fundamental laws of the universe while attending lectures in the Original District.
• He visits the Immortal Altar to test his physical force output and earns 4000 points.
• Lu Yan'an enters the Sea of Illusions dimension to test his mental prowess and breaks through the first illusion easily.

Character Developments

• Lu Yan'an's cultivation progress is not significantly affected despite leaving Chaos City due to the Lord of Darkness' guidance.
• Lu Yan'an acknowledges the importance of improving his body force output to meet the requirements for becoming an immortal.

Significant Themes

• The importance of mental cultivation and unity of Heaven and Man for an Illusionist.
• The pursuit of 'truth' within human nature in cultivation.
• The focus on willpower and mental strength in the Sea of Illusions trials.

Character Interactions

• Lu Yan'an interacts with the Lord of Darkness, who gives him lectures and assesses his cultivation progress.
• Lu Yan'an faces illusions in the Sea of Illusions, but his mental strength allows him to break through them easily.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Yan'an successfully navigates through the Sea of Illusions, reaching the thirteenth island, which is unprecedented for his cultivation level.
• The administrator of the Sea of Illusions is shocked by Lu Yan'an's progress and sends a report to the upper management of the Virtual Universe Company.
• Lu Yan'an selects a "Dangerous Level" training mission, with a high initial mortality rate of 83.4%.
• He chooses a mission from the Primordial Secret Realm, Xueluo World, for his backup list.

Character Developments

• Lu Yan'an demonstrates extraordinary willpower and awareness, surpassing expectations for his cultivation level.
• The old man administrator of the Sea of Illusions shows surprise and shock at Lu Yan'an's progress.

Significant Themes

• The theme of exceptional talent and willpower is highlighted as Lu Yan'an defies expectations.
• The dangers and rewards of challenging missions are emphasized.

Character Interactions

• There are no direct interactions between characters in this chapter, but the old man administrator's reactions to Lu Yan'an's progress can be considered an indirect interaction.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Yan'an accepts the "Mingguang Star" training mission within the Original Secret Realm.
• The mission has two tasks: surviving on Mingguang Star for ten years and comprehending the Aurora Statue to clear the "Aurora Tower."
• Lu Yan'an prepares for the mission, using a nutrient pod to rapidly advance his physical strength to Universe Level 9.

Character Developments

• Lu Yan'an demonstrates strategic thinking and caution in choosing the mission that best suits his needs.
• He shows respect and deference to powerful entities, such as the World Lord and the Palace Master of the Void Palace.

Significant Themes

• The vastness and unpredictability of the universe.
• The importance of careful preparation and strategic planning.
• The respect and awe for power and authority.

Character Interactions

• Lu Yan'an interacts with a bald, white-robed World Lord from the Virtual Universe Company, who assists him in preparing for the mission and provides information about the Void Palace.
• Lu Yan'an shows respect to the World Lord, acknowledging the power and authority of the Virtual Universe Company.
• There is no direct interaction with the Palace Master of the Void Palace, but Lu Yan'an is aware of their presence and power.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Yan'an arrives on Mingguang Star, a planet with continents suspended in the void and an atmosphere rich in origin energy.
• He encounters a monthly energy tide that boosts all creatures on the planet.
• A team of Aurora Race members is attacked by Shuofeng Wolves, and one of the youths, Ha Lei, is about to be killed when Lu Yan'an intervenes and saves him.

Character Developments

• Lu Yan'an demonstrates his combat skills and saves Ha Lei, showing his heroic side.
• Ha Lei shows fear and panic when faced with danger but also relief and gratitude when saved.
• Lord Jie, the team leader, shows concern for the younger members of the team and attempts to protect them, displaying his leadership and responsibility.

Significant Themes

• The power of nature and its influence on creatures, as seen in the monthly energy tide and the Shuofeng Wolves.
• The struggle for survival and the importance of teamwork and protection of the weak, as seen in the wolf attack on the Aurora Race team.

Character Interactions

• Lu Yan'an interacts with Ha Lei, saving him from the Shuofeng Wolf and showing kindness.
• Lord Jie interacts with Ha Lei, warning him about the dangers of the Silver Moon Forest Mountain Range and attempting to protect him.
• Lu Yan'an's intervention changes the dynamics of the wolf attack, potentially altering the course of the Aurora Race team's mission or journey.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Yan'an, a traveler, saves an Aurora Race hunting team from a Shuofeng Wolf King.
• The hunting team, led by Lord Jie, invites Lu Yan'an to return with them to their settlement.
• Lu Yan'an learns that the settlement is a town-level settlement, governed by a Haoyang Level (World Lord) powerhouse, Lord Mingluo.

Character Developments

• Lu Yan'an demonstrates his strength and gains the trust of the Aurora Race team.
• Lord Jie, the team leader, shows gratitude and respect towards Lu Yan'an, and later feels at ease upon reaching their town-level garrison.

Significant Themes

• Trust and gratitude: Lu Yan'an's actions earn him the trust of the Aurora Race team, and Lord Jie feels grateful and at ease with him.
• Strength and power: Lu Yan'an's strength is recognized and respected by Lord Jie, who is a Lieri Level (Domain Lord) powerhouse.

Character Interactions

• Lu Yan'an and Lord Jie: They establish a positive relationship based on Lu Yan'an's help and Lord Jie's gratitude.
• Lu Yan'an and the Aurora Race team: They travel together, and Lu Yan'an learns about their settlement and its governing structure.