Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Hong's fourth round battle ends with his defeat, but he impresses the Domain Lord "Luo" who considers taking him as a disciple.
• Hong secures a spot in the loser's bracket top 100 after the round-robin tournament.
• Su You, now in possession of the Milky Way Galaxy, keeps Earth's coordinates secret for safety.
• After two years, Hong and Rong Jun secure spots in the Peak Final Tournament.
• Su You is advised to reach the hundred-fold flow rate level in the Law of Time before the tournament.

Character Developments

• Hong: Breaks through to the ninth level of Domain, showcases his combat prowess, and secures a spot in the Peak Final Tournament.
• Su You: Focuses on cultivating the Law of Time, aiming to reach the hundred-fold flow rate level before the tournament.
• Luo: Values Hong highly and considers taking him as a disciple but decides against it due to the Ganwu Universe Country's influence.

Significant Themes

• Geniuses' competition and growth: Hong's battles and Su You's cultivation emphasize the intense competition and growth among geniuses.
• Power dynamics: The influence of the Ganwu Universe Country and the Virtual Universe Company highlights the power dynamics within the universe.
• Safety and caution: Su You's decision to keep Earth's coordinates secret underscores the importance of safety and caution in the universe.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Tianchen and Luo: Jiang Tianchen interacts with Luo, learning about Luo's interest in Hong and his decision not to take Hong as a disciple.
• Su You and You Meng: Su You receives guidance from You Meng on reaching the hundred-fold flow rate level in the Law of Time before the Peak Final Tournament.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su You makes significant progress in the Law of Time, reaching a 100x flow rate, qualifying him for the Peak Final Tournament.
• Su You hosts a decadent feast with over a hundred slave girls from various races.
• Su You and Hong teleport to the gathering place for the Ganwu Universe Country's geniuses.
• Lord Thirteen, a Universe Level warrior, leads the 1,000 geniuses, setting expectations for Su You and Rong Jun.
• The group teleports to a vast continent within the Virtual Universe, where they are directed to Building 0825 for the Ganwu Universe Country's team.

Character Developments

• Su You: Progresses in the Law of Time, reaches 100x flow rate, and is confident in his abilities for the tournament.
• Hong: Has not been taken as a disciple by Luo, but is still expected to enter the Ganwu Secret Realm.
• Rong Jun: Set a bottom line of breaking into the top 100 in the tournament by Lord Thirteen.
• Lord Thirteen: A Universe Level warrior who leads the Ganwu Universe Country's team, sets expectations for the geniuses, and is annoyed by their previous ranking.

Significant Themes

• Power and progression in the cultivation world, with Su You's advancement in the Law of Time as a key example.
• Expectations and pressure, as seen in Lord Thirteen's words to the geniuses and his own annoyance at their previous ranking.
• The Virtual Universe Company's influence, organizing the Peak Final Tournament and providing a platform for the geniuses to compete.

Character Interactions

• Su You and Hong: Separate upon arrival at the gathering place, with Hong socializing with friends and Su You with beautiful geniuses.
• Su You and Lord Thirteen: Interact briefly, with Lord Thirteen setting expectations for Su You and acknowledging his potential.
• Lord Thirteen and the middle-aged man in white robes: The latter guides Lord Thirteen and the Ganwu Universe Country's team to their building.

Key Plot Points and Events

• 1,000 geniuses from the Ganwu Universe Country gather in Building 0825 and receive numbered tags based on their strength.
• Su You receives tag number 1, indicating his high standing among the geniuses.
• The geniuses are free to explore the central plaza, which is vast and surrounded by 1,008 buildings.
• In the evening, all participants are summoned to the central plaza by an unknown force.

Character Developments

• Su You: Shows interest in beautiful geniuses from other universe countries, particularly Ai Chen from the Mengluo Wing Clan.
• Rong Jun: Provides information about Ai Chen to Su You, displaying his knowledge of other geniuses.
• Ai Chen: Introduced as a stunningly beautiful genius with the strength to challenge for the top ten overall.

Significant Themes

• Competition and ranking among geniuses.
• The appeal of beauty and novelty among different races.
• The mysterious and powerful influence of the Virtual Universe Company.

Character Interactions

• Su You and Rong Jun: Travel together and discuss the other geniuses.
• Su You and the twin beauties from the Luolan Universe Country: Have dinner together before being summoned to the plaza.
• The Immortal powerhouses and the geniuses: The powerhouses radiate pressure to silence the crowd, demonstrating their authority.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Virtual Universe Company announces a trial space competition for over a million geniuses from 1,008 universe countries.
• Each participant must clear seven Trial Towers, with seven levels each, to secure a spot in the company's core layer.
• The top 100 will be absorbed directly, while 7,200 will compete for the remaining 900 spots, with the rest eliminated.
• Su You is teleported to his trial space on a meteorite, facing seven Trial Towers with increasing point values and difficulty.
• Su You swiftly clears the first two levels, ranking second behind Boland from the Noah Universe Country.

Character Developments

• Su You demonstrates exceptional combat skills and speed, quickly clearing levels and climbing the rankings.
• Boland from the Noah Universe Country is introduced as a formidable competitor, leading the rankings.

Significant Themes

• Competition and survival of the fittest among geniuses.
• The importance of individual strength and skill in securing a future in the Virtual Universe Company.
• The ruthless nature of the trial space eliminations.

Character Interactions

• The man in green robes, representing the Virtual Universe Company, announces the rules and disappears.
• Su You interacts with the trial space's AI system and his wrist guard screen for updates and instructions.
• Immortal leaders from each universe country observe and discuss the progress of their respective geniuses.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su You easily reaches the seventh floor of the first Trial Tower, facing a Zerg Mother Nest.
• He kills the Zerg Mother Emperor, a beautiful and powerful alien, and is teleported to the first floor of the second Trial Tower.
• The targets on each floor of the seven Trial Towers increase in strength, with the seventh floor always featuring a Zerg Mother Nest.
• Over 90% of geniuses are eliminated by the third Trial Tower.
• After 180 days, over 800,000 geniuses are eliminated, with Boland and Su You reaching the sixth Trial Tower.

Character Developments

• Su You demonstrates his power and speed by reaching the seventh floor of the first Trial Tower quickly.
• Boland maintains his lead but faces a close competitor (Su You).
• Hong, a friend of Su You, shows resilience by reaching the third floor of the third Trial Tower despite not having crossed the threshold of the laws initially.

Significant Themes

• The trial's increasing difficulty mirrors the characters' growth and elimination.
• The Zerg Mother Emperor's beauty and power contrast with her fragility, reflecting the duality of strength and vulnerability.
• The theme of perseverance is shown through Hong's steady progression.

Character Interactions

• Su You and Boland are positioned as main competitors, with Boland slightly ahead.
• Su You's interaction with the Zerg Mother Emperor highlights his aesthetic appreciation for alien races.
• Hong's resilience and friendship with Su You are implied through his progress and Su You's past interactions with him.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Boland and Su You's trials are broadcasted live in the central plaza.
• Boland clears the seventh floor of the sixth Trial Tower by destroying the Zerg Mother Nest and killing the Mother Emperor, astonishing the audience.
• Su You also clears the seventh floor of the sixth Trial Tower by shattering the nest and withstanding the Mother Emperor's mental attack, demonstrating his mastery of the Nine Dragons Art.
• Both Boland and Su You are teleported to the first floor of the seventh Trial Tower, where they face ten thousand Blood-haired Mammoths each.

Character Developments

• Boland: Exhibits immense power and skill, clearing the seventh floor of the sixth Trial Tower with ease, but is eventually overwhelmed by the Blood-haired Mammoths on the first floor of the seventh tower.
• Su You: Shows impressive strength and strategic thinking, utilizing his Time Domain to efficiently defeat the Blood-haired Mammoths on the first floor of the seventh tower.

Significant Themes

• Power and Strength: Boland and Su You's trials highlight their immense power and the awe it inspires in others.
• Competition: The live broadcast of their trials emphasizes the competitive nature of their situation, with both seeking to outdo the other.
• Adaptability: Su You's use of his Time Domain demonstrates his ability to adapt to new challenges and find creative solutions.

Character Interactions

• Boland and Su You: Though not interacting directly, their trials are compared and contrasted, with the audience and Immortal powerhouses discussing their strengths and weaknesses, and whether Su You can surpass Boland's performance.
• Audience and Immortal powerhouses: Engage in conversation about Boland and Su You's trials, expressing their astonishment and analyzing their strengths and strategies.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su You, in the trial space, surpasses Boland's points by killing 5,000 Blood-haired Mammoths and later 1,941 Nine-headed Pythons, reaching first place with nearly 20 billion points.
• The entire Ganwu Universe Country and Black Dragon Mountain Empire are excited and supportive of Su You's achievements.

Character Developments

• Su You: Proves his strength and dominance in the trial space, reaching first place. His Law of Time and Law of Wind combination creates an absolute suppression domain, making him formidable against weaker opponents but less effective against stronger ones like Boland.
• Boland: Maintains his reputation as a formidable opponent despite Su You's rise. His Law of Space comprehension is higher than Su You's Law of Time.

Significant Themes

• The power of domain suppression (Su You's Law of Time and Law of Wind combination) vs. higher law comprehension (Boland's Law of Space).
• The excitement and anticipation surrounding the final arena battle between Su You and Boland.

Character Interactions

• Immortal powerhouses discuss and praise Su You's achievements, acknowledging his strength but still considering Boland superior in a one-on-one duel.
• The people of Ganwu Universe Country and Black Dragon Mountain Empire express their excitement and support for Su You.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su You returns to the Ganwu Universe Country's genius team after the trial space elimination.
• Hong and Rong Jun are eliminated on the 181st and 188th day, respectively, with Hong ranking around 400,000 and Rong Jun at 14th place.
• The final rankings are determined, and Su You, Rong Jun, and three others from Ganwu Universe Country enter the top 7,300.
• Arena battles are held for the top 7,200 geniuses, with winners advancing and losers eliminated. Phantom Demon Galaixi wins all three matches without moving.
• The top 1,000 geniuses are selected, and each receives a quota to enter the Initial Universe for enlightenment. Those ranked 101st to 1,000th receive bonuses and access to various secret realms based on their ranking.

Character Developments

• Su You remains calm and collected, showing no arrogance despite his high ranking.
• Hong and Rong Jun improve their rankings but are still far behind Su You.
• Phantom Demon Galaixi demonstrates his powerful soul attacks but is not considered a threat to Su You or Boland.

Significant Themes

• Competition and survival of the fittest among geniuses.
• Rewards and recognition based on individual performance and ranking.
• The importance of enlightenment and cultivation resources.

Character Interactions

• Su You interacts with other geniuses from Ganwu Universe Country, who congratulate him on his high ranking.
• Su You, Rong Jun, and other top 100 geniuses watch the arena battles together.
• The top 1,000 geniuses gather on the central plaza, observing each other and awaiting their rewards and enlightenment opportunities.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The final rankings will be decided in arena battles the next day.
• The rules are: 100 most outstanding individuals from the trial space face off against 100 geniuses who secured spots first, with 100 winners qualifying for 'Heaven and Earth Secret Realm'. Then, top 20 are selected to compete for top ten, qualifying for 'Taichu Secret Realm'. Finally, top two enter 'Primal Secret Realm'.
• 800 geniuses directly eliminated protest, but the Virtual Universe Company allows them to opt out.
• The next day, 1000 geniuses gather for final battles. 100 are selected for 'Heaven and Earth Secret Realm', then 20 are chosen to compete for top ten.

Character Developments

• Su You remains calm and confident, as expected.
• Boland, his main rival, is also calm and indifferent.
• Other geniuses show frustration, unwillingness, or delight upon being selected or not.

Significant Themes

• Competition and survival of the fittest among geniuses.
• The Virtual Universe Company's power and indifference towards individual geniuses.
• The importance of the 'Primal Secret Realm' and 'Taichu Secret Realm' qualifications.

Character Interactions

• Su You and Boland lock eyes, acknowledging each other as ultimate rivals.
• No significant interactions among other characters in this chapter.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su You and Boland, the two strongest, face off against the weakest in the top ten, Cleopatra and Blood Axe Tao, respectively, winning easily.
• The top ten are determined, with significant changes from the past life's memories.
• The top five are decided through a series of battles: Su You vs. Ai Chen, Boland vs. Long Yun, Galaixi vs. Wuka, Qian Shui vs. Jiang Mo, and Rong Jun vs. Gusiluo.
• The final battle for first and second place is a round-robin tournament among the top five.

Character Developments

• Su You and Boland demonstrate their overwhelming strength, easily defeating their opponents.
• Rong Jun surprises everyone by creating a secret blade technique at the Star Level, hinting at his potential.
• Gusiluo, despite his strength, falls to Rong Jun's secret technique.

Significant Themes

• Strength and power dynamics among the geniuses.
• The importance of insights into laws versus creating secret techniques at different stages of cultivation.
• The role of the Virtual Universe system in determining battle pairings.

Character Interactions

• Su You and Boland's dominance over their opponents.
• Rong Jun's unexpected victory over Gusiluo, showcasing his hidden strength and strategic thinking.
• The Immortal powerhouses' discussions and debates about Rong Jun's secret technique and its implications.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su You enters the top five round-robin tournament.
• He defeats Rong Jun, Qian Shui, and Galaixi consecutively, each with a single sword strike.
• Su You faces Boland in the final match, with both having secured spots in the Primal Secret Realm.
• Su You uses his trump card, Sword Twenty-Three, to defeat Boland, who reappears among the geniuses.

Character Developments

• Su You demonstrates his strength and strategic thinking, using his trump card wisely.
• Boland shows his prowess but is ultimately defeated by Su You's unexpected move.

Significant Themes

• The importance of strategy and adaptability in combat.
• The power of unexpected moves and trump cards.
• The consequences of pushing one's limits (Su You's near-soul collapse).

Character Interactions

• Su You vs Boland: A close and intense battle, with Su You ultimately emerging victorious.
• Su You vs the other top five: Su You easily defeats Rong Jun, Qian Shui, and Galaixi, showcasing his superior strength.
• The Immortal powerhouses vs Su You and Boland: They observe and critique the battle, with some expecting Su You to lose initially but being surprised by his victory.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su You wins the Peak Genius Tournament, and his body is replaced with a new one.
• The tournament concludes, and the 1,000 geniuses are informed about their journey to the Virtual Universe Company's headquarters and the 'Initial Universe'.
• Su You returns home and receives emails about his prize money and pickup details.

Character Developments

• Su You demonstrates his prowess by using a secret technique that integrates the Law of Time, impressing the watching Immortals.
• Su You's family and friends express reluctance at his upcoming departure for the Initial Universe.

Significant Themes

• Prodigious talent and its consequences (Su You's exceptional abilities and the expectations placed upon him).
• The responsibilities and challenges of powerhouses (Su You's upcoming journey and the hardships it entails).
• The passage of time and its effects on relationships (Su You's family and friends knowing he might not return for a long time).

Character Interactions

• The Immortals watching the tournament discuss Su You's abilities and the secret technique he used.
• Su You shares his upcoming journey with his family and friends, causing them to express their reluctance.
• Su You receives emails from the Universe Galaxy Milky Way and the Virtual Universe Company, informing him about his prize money and pickup details.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Hong departs for the Ganwu Secret Realm to cultivate.
• Su You arranges various affairs and spends time with his family before leaving Earth.
• Su You meets Sha Wu, a World Lord from the End-of-the-World Secret Realm, and learns about the core layer of the Virtual Universe Company.
• Su You becomes a core member of the Virtual Universe Company and is teleported to the Yuxiang Mountain, the virtual headquarters.

Character Developments

• Hong: Shows determination and ambition as he leaves Earth to cultivate in the Ganwu Secret Realm.
• Su You: Demonstrates responsibility in arranging affairs before his departure and shows curiosity about the Virtual Universe Company's core layer.

Significant Themes

• Cultivation and growth: Characters leave Earth to cultivate and improve their strength.
• Power dynamics: The Virtual Universe Company's core layer reveals the hierarchy and politics among powerful entities.

Character Interactions

• Su You and Hong: They discuss Hong's departure and the future of Earth humans.
• Su You and Sha Wu: They meet and exchange information about the Virtual Universe Company's core layer.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su You arrives at the Virtual Universe Company headquarters on Yuxiang Mountain, guided by Sha Wu.
• The mountain is divided into five districts: Primal, Taichu, Tiandi, Moshe, and Public, each with varying living standards and access rights.
• Su You enters the Primal District, greeted by Aituo'er, the manager of the district's trivial affairs, who is an Immortal-level powerhouse.
• Su You is shown his vast manor, spanning millions of square kilometers, and meets Maite, his guard army leader and manor steward.
• Su You is informed that he can choose an Immortal teacher to reside in his manor for guidance.

Character Developments

• Su You: Demonstrates composure and understanding of the Virtual Universe Company's hierarchy and privileges.
• Aituo'er: Revealed to be an Immortal-level powerhouse, showing the company's impressive resources.
• Maite: Introduced as Su You's guard army leader and manor steward, displaying loyalty and familiarity with the manor's affairs.

Significant Themes

• Hierarchy and privilege within the Virtual Universe Company, with the Primal District members enjoying the highest status.
• The importance of Immortal powerhouses and their roles within the company.
• The vast resources and wealth available to Primal Secret Realm members.

Character Interactions

• Su You and Sha Wu: Sha Wu guides Su You and explains the company's layout and district differences.
• Su You and Aituo'er: Aituo'er welcomes Su You to the Primal District and provides information about its members and resources.
• Su You and Maite: Maite shows Su You around the manor and discusses the selection of an Immortal teacher.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su You sends requirements for an Immortal teacher to Maite.
• Su You explores the treasure vault, receiving an email from the Virtual Universe Company about his membership and free resources for rank advancement.
• Su You decides to wait for his teacher's advice before choosing a secret technique.
• Su You practices the Eight-Nine Profound Art for over 10 years, reaching a high life gene level and physical defense.
• Linyue Hou, a Marquis-level Immortal and peak genius, is sent as Su You's teacher.

Character Developments

• Su You demonstrates his strategic thinking by waiting for his teacher's advice before choosing a secret technique.
• Su You's dedication to practicing the Eight-Nine Profound Art shows his discipline and focus.
• Linyue Hou is introduced as a powerful and experienced Immortal teacher.

Significant Themes

• The importance of guidance and mentorship in cultivation, as seen in Su You's decision to wait for his teacher's advice.
• The value of time and efficient use of resources, emphasized by the Virtual Universe Company's treatment of core members.

Character Interactions

• Su You and You Meng explore the treasure vault together, with You Meng providing some knowledge about the treasures.
• Su You and Linyue Hou have not interacted yet, but their relationship as student and teacher is established.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su You's sword technique is critiqued by Linyue Hou, leading him to choose the path of power and weight, and switch to a greatsword.
• Su You decides to focus on analyzing the essence of the laws, with Linyue Hou's support.
• After three years, Su You successfully breaks through to the Universe Level, with his base strength comparable to the peak of the ninth stage.

Character Developments

• Su You: Shows determination and confidence in his path of analyzing the essence of the laws. He improves his sword technique and law comprehension, ultimately breaking through to the Universe Level.
• Linyue Hou: Demonstrates her expertise and care for Su You's cultivation, guiding him and setting him on the right path.

Significant Themes

• The importance of choosing a cultivation path that aligns with one's foundation and techniques.
• The difficulty and importance of analyzing the essence of the laws for cultivation progress.
• The vastness and complexity of the cultivation world, with different stages and requirements.

Character Interactions

• Su You and Linyue Hou: Their teacher-student relationship is established, with Linyue Hou providing guidance and Su You showing respect and eagerness to learn.
• Su You and Boland (in training): Their virtual battles help Su You improve his skills and comprehension.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su You purchases the Human Immortal Chapter of the Dharmakaya Chapter for 20,000 Merit Points.
• He also exchanges his remaining Merit Points for a Tribulation-Avoiding Blood Talisman, a life-preservation treasure.
• After 30 years in the Initial Universe, Su You and the other geniuses prepare to venture into various secret realms.
• They board a spaceship to the Virtual Universe Company's universal headquarters, a super-continent with a diameter of several dozen light-years.
• Upon arrival, they are greeted by the Nine Swords Venerable, who takes them on a spaceship to the Initial Universe. They encounter a powerful Immortal who attempts to stop them but fails.

Character Developments

• Su You demonstrates his strategic thinking by purchasing the Human Immortal Chapter and the Tribulation-Avoiding Blood Talisman, showing his focus on life-preservation.
• He also shows care for his servants, entrusting them to Sha Wu before leaving.
• The Nine Swords Venerable is introduced as a Universe Venerable, revealing his immense power and status.

Significant Themes

• Life-Preservation: Su You's focus on acquiring a life-preservation treasure highlights the importance of survival in the universe.
• Power and Status: The encounter with the Immortal powerhouse and the Nine Swords Venerable emphasizes the hierarchy and power dynamics in the universe.

Character Interactions

• Su You interacts with his servants, showing concern for their well-being.
• He also reunites with other geniuses from his batch, indicating a level of camaraderie among them.
• The Nine Swords Venerable interacts with the geniuses, displaying his authority and power.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The spacecraft carrying 1,000 geniuses, including Su You, enters the Initial Universe.
• They arrive at Chaos City, a place where cultivators meditate and reside.
• Su You and the others are given half an hour to choose a Chaos Stele for meditation, with each stele corresponding to specific Origin Laws.
• Su You chooses the Linzhou Chaos Stele, which primarily focuses on the Law of Time and can be combined with wind, lightning, and light.

Character Developments

• Su You demonstrates his ability to discern the compatibility of different Origin Laws with his being, showing growth in his cultivation understanding.
• The black-robed reception envoy is introduced, providing information about Chaos City and its rules.

Significant Themes

• The importance of choosing the right Origin Law to cultivate, as it can significantly impact one's growth as a cultivator.
• The dangers and risks associated with cultivation, even in a holy land like Chaos City.

Character Interactions

• Su You interacts with the black-robed reception envoy, asking about the rules and making his choice for the Chaos Stele.
• Su You and the other 1,000 geniuses arrive at Chaos City together, with Su You giving instructions to You Meng to keep time for him.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Geniuses are directed to their respective Chaos Stele secret chambers.
• Su You and his group reach the Linzhou Chaos Stele, which focuses on the Law of Time.
• They spend seven days comprehending the Chaos Stele, guided by its aura.
• Candery, a universe venerable, awakens them after seven days.

Character Developments

• Su You delves into his past life memories to understand the Chaos Stele better.
• Candery is revealed to be a high-level universe venerable or even a universe overlord.

Significant Themes

• The power of Chaos Steles in guiding comprehension and cultivation.
• The importance of time management and self-control in cultivation.

Character Interactions

• Su You interacts with Candery, showing respect and understanding.
• Su You and his group support each other in comprehending the Chaos Stele.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su You enters the cultivation residence numbered 0 and discovers the 108 blade marks on the rooftop, which match the third diagram of the Linzhou Chaos Stele.
• He challenges the Heavenly Bridge, corresponding to the Chaos Stele he chose, and is the last one from the Linzhou School to do so.
• The Heavenly Bridge has 24 levels, with increasing rewards for each level passed, including points and opportunities to contemplate the Chaos Stele.

Character Developments

• Su You displays confidence and determination in challenging the Heavenly Bridge.
• Guardian Bafen shows anticipation for Su You's challenge.

Significant Themes

• The importance of the Chaos Steles and the Heavenly Bridges in cultivation and growth.
• The rewards and opportunities that come with passing levels on the Heavenly Bridge.

Character Interactions

• Su You interacts with Guardian Bafen, who introduces the Heavenly Bridge plane and its rules.
• Su You exchanges messages with other geniuses via telepathy, expressing their anticipation and confidence in his challenge.