Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• The group attends the Ganwu Auction, a premier event with over a million attendees.
• Auction items include entire starfields, lifeforms, fruits, battle suits, secret techniques, and energies.
• Ji Xuan purchases three hundred Lanke Fruits for 540 billion Universe Coins.
• A Cosmos God Weapon, suited for Ji Xuan, is auctioned. She buys it, spending an unspecified sum.
• Ji Xuan also buys two Life Fruits for Chen Daolin and Hong, spending another unspecified sum.
• An incomplete Mosha Clan skin is auctioned. Golden Horn wants it, and Ji Xuan buys it after intense bidding, spending the remaining funds.

Character Developments

• Ji Xuan demonstrates her wealth and generosity by buying items for her companions.
• Golden Horn shows her desire for the Mosha Clan skin and her eagerness to please Ji Xuan.
• Chen Daolin, Hong, and Thunder God react to Golden Horn's behavior.

Significant Themes

• Wealth and power dynamics among World Masters.
• The allure of rare and powerful items.
• Friendship and camaraderie among the group.

Character Interactions

• Ji Xuan and Golden Horn's dynamic changes as Golden Horn seeks to please Ji Xuan.
• Chen Daolin, Hong, and Thunder God react to Golden Horn's behavior, with Chen Daolin trying to distance himself.
• The group enjoys the auction together, with Ji Xuan buying items for her companions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Daolin, after half a year, has evolved his Cloud-Touching Vine to the ninth stage of the planetary level and reached the sixth stage of the stellar level.
• He spars with Thunder God and Hong on Mars, highlighting the power gap between them.
• Chen Daolin spends a month cultivating on Earth's highest peak, finally breaking through to the sixth level of the Golden Feather Secret Manual, crossing the threshold of origin laws.

Character Developments

• Chen Daolin's cultivation has significantly improved, and he has gained a deeper understanding of his laws and combat techniques through sparring with Thunder God and Hong.
• Barbara, mentioned briefly, is annoyed that Chen Daolin has reached the threshold of origin laws before her.

Significant Themes

• Cultivation and Growth: Chen Daolin's continuous improvement in his cultivation and comprehension of laws is a central theme.
• Competition and Rivalry: The rivalry between Chen Daolin and Barbara is hinted at, adding tension to their relationship.

Character Interactions

• Chen Daolin spars with Thunder God and Hong, highlighting their camaraderie and mutual growth.
• Chen Daolin's breakthrough occurs independently, showing his personal progress and dedication to cultivation.
• Barbara's reaction to Chen Daolin's breakthrough hints at their competitive relationship.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Daolin, now at the sixth level of the Golden Feather Secret Manual, informs Domain Lord Goulan.
• Goulan, excited, invites Chen Daolin to Golden Crow Star for verification.
• Golden Crow Star has become prosperous, attracting World Masters and Domain Lords.
• Chen Daolin returns to Golden Crow Star, and Goulan confirms his breakthrough.

Character Developments

• Chen Daolin has made significant progress in his cultivation, crossing the threshold of the origin laws at the star level.
• Domain Lord Goulan shows excitement and concern about Chen Daolin's breakthrough, understanding its implications for both Chen Daolin and their teacher.

Significant Themes

• The importance of talent and age in cultivating the laws.
• The rarity and significance of crossing the threshold of the origin laws at the star level.
• The potential impact of Chen Daolin's breakthrough on the Golden Crow Tower Master and his faction.

Character Interactions

• Chen Daolin and Goulan's interaction shows mutual respect and a growing bond, with Goulan treating Chen Daolin as a close junior.
• Goulan's interaction with visiting World Masters hints at their interest in establishing ties with the Golden Crow Tower Master's beloved disciple.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Daolin meets the Golden Crow Tower Master again after ten days.
• The Golden Crow Tower Master offers Chen Daolin a trial to become his formal disciple.
• Chen Daolin is subjected to a trial involving a mysterious golden sculpture, which transports him to an ancient, vast golden palace with forty-nine enormous black stone statues.

Character Developments

• Chen Daolin demonstrates his talent by crossing the threshold of the origin laws at the Stellar level, impressing the Golden Crow Tower Master.
• The Golden Crow Tower Master reveals his expectations and satisfaction with Chen Daolin's progress.
• Chen Daolin shows determination and acceptance of the trial, despite potential dangers.

Significant Themes

• The theme of trials and tests continues, with Chen Daolin facing a new challenge to prove his worth.
• The mysterious golden sculpture and the ancient palace with forty-nine statues hint at the exploration of unknown powers and mysteries.

Character Interactions

• The Golden Crow Tower Master and Chen Daolin interact, with the former expressing his satisfaction and offering a trial to the latter.
• Chen Daolin's determination and acceptance of the trial show his resolve and willingness to face challenges.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Daolin is tested in a mysterious golden palace with forty-nine black stone statues.
• He must comprehend more than 50% of the secret techniques within the statues in ten years to avoid being erased.
• The statues come to life as phantoms, displaying various movements and postures.
• Chen Daolin discovers that memorizing the phantoms' movements brings the statues to life, revealing a profound secret technique route map.
• An unknown entity helps Chen Daolin by causing a ripple of laws, aiding his comprehension.

Character Developments

• Chen Daolin remains calm and determined in the face of death, showing resilience and adaptability.
• He becomes completely absorbed in comprehending the secret techniques, forgetting about the trial's deadline.
• An unknown entity, likely a guardian or tester, shows interest in Chen Daolin's potential and aids his cultivation.

Significant Themes

• The power of perseverance and determination in the face of overwhelming challenges.
• The mysteries of ancient civilizations and their secret techniques.
• The aid and guidance of unknown entities or forces.

Character Interactions

• Chen Daolin interacts with the unknown entity indirectly, receiving its aid without being aware of its presence.
• There is no direct interaction between Chen Daolin and other characters in this chapter.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• The "Universe Humanity—Peak Genius Battle" is announced, held once every ten thousand years.
• Chen Daolin remains unaware and absent due to his seclusion in the inheritance hall.
• The competition begins, with over 811.8 billion participants from the Ganwu Universe Kingdom. The preliminary round involves 100 worlds, with 1,001 people selected from each world.

Character Developments

• Chen Daolin continues to decipher secret techniques in the inheritance hall.
• Ji Xuan, Thunder God, Hong, and Golden Horn have all improved significantly in strength and cultivation levels over the past two years.

Significant Themes

• Competition and survival of the fittest among geniuses.
• The pursuit of strength and power.
• The importance of will, domain, experience, and law comprehension in battle.

Character Interactions

• Ji Xuan, Thunder God, Hong, and Golden Horn discuss the upcoming battle but are unaware of Chen Daolin's situation.
• Ji Xuan, Thunder God, Hong, and Golden Horn are not shown interacting during the competition, but they are all participating in their respective zones.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Daolin spends ten years comprehending a secret technique in the inheritance hall.
• He finally comprehends 50% of the technique, triggering the second trial.
• The trial involves killing forty-nine stone statues within an hour, each stronger than an ordinary ninth-rank stellar-level warrior.
• Chen Daolin initially uses his Cloud-Touching Vine to restrain the statues but is forbidden from using external items.
• He engages in a fierce battle against the statues, sustaining injuries.

Character Developments

• Chen Daolin's physical fitness reaches Stellar Level Ninth Rank after ten years of cultivation.
• He improves his strength, secret techniques, and comprehension of the laws.

Significant Themes

• The importance of perseverance and dedication in cultivation (Chen Daolin's ten-year effort).
• The challenges and dangers of trials and inheritance processes.

Character Interactions

• Chen Daolin interacts with the stone statues, which are controlled by the trial system and possess exceptional strength and coordination.
• He also communicates with the trial system, which provides instructions and enforces rules.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Hong, a disciple of the mysterious Night Demon King, prepares to leave Night Star for the Virtual Universe Company.
• Ji Xuan, Golden Horn, Hong, and Thunder God bid farewell to their families and friends on Earth before departing for the Virtual Universe Company.
• Ji Xuan possesses a special lifeform, a Boyi, using the Soul-Splitting Possession Secret Technique left by her teacher.
• Thunder God's intelligent lifeform, Lord Mist, encourages him to surpass his peers and make the most of his inheritance from the Thunder Dragon King.

Character Developments

• Hong has grown significantly in strength and temperament under the Night Demon King's tutelage.
• Ji Xuan has become more confident and powerful, possessing a special lifeform and joining the Virtual Universe Company's core ranks.
• Thunder God remains optimistic and determined, with Lord Mist pushing him to improve.
• Golden Horn appears impatient and disappointed, possibly due to Chen Daolin's absence.

Significant Themes

• The importance of guidance and mentorship in personal growth (Hong and the Night Demon King, Ji Xuan and Barbara).
• The power of opportunities and inheritances (Ji Xuan's possession of the Boyi, Thunder God's inheritance from the Thunder Dragon King).
• The struggle between personal ambition and emotional attachments (Ji Xuan, Golden Horn, and Thunder God's farewells).

Character Interactions

• Hong interacts with the Night Demon King, showing respect and determination.
• Ji Xuan interacts with Barbara, her spiritual entity, discussing her new clone and her teacher's past.
• Thunder God interacts with Lord Mist, his intelligent lifeform, receiving encouragement and criticism.
• Golden Horn interacts with no one in particular, expressing impatience and disappointment at Chen Daolin's absence.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Daolin continues his battle in the golden inheritance hall against remaining stone statues.
• He uses his speed secret art, Phantom Light Steps, to create multiple phantom bodies, deceiving and attacking the statues.
• After destroying the last stone statue, Chen Daolin faces the final trial: defeating a Universe-level first-stage gatekeeper, the Black Iron Guard, a colossal black-armored Monster.

Character Developments

• Chen Daolin demonstrates remarkable resilience and skill, enduring and defeating numerous powerful stone statues.
• He reaches a high level of comprehension of the laws, cultivating the Phantom Light Steps to its first realm.
• The Black Iron Guard, the final opponent, is introduced, showcasing immense power and an intimidating presence.

Significant Themes

• Persistence and resilience in the face of overwhelming odds.
• The power of comprehension and skill in overcoming challenges.
• The introduction of a new, formidable opponent to test Chen Daolin's limits.

Character Interactions

• Chen Daolin interacts with the stone statues, using his speed and deception to outmaneuver and destroy them.
• The owner of the fiery red eyes observes Chen Daolin, showing concern for his well-being.
• The Black Iron Guard is introduced, with no direct interaction with Chen Daolin yet, but it poses a significant threat.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Daolin faces a black-armored giant, a cosmic-level opponent, in the final trial of an ancient inheritance hall.
• Chen Daolin uses his full power, burning life force, Genetic Origin Energy, and soul, to land a powerful strike on the giant, temporarily incapacitating it.
• The black-armored giant retaliates with its domain (ninth level), compressing Chen Daolin's domain and overwhelming him.
• Chen Daolin makes a final, desperate attack, extinguishing one of the giant's eye flames but ultimately being killed by the giant's counterattack.

Character Developments

• Chen Daolin demonstrates his prowess and determination, pushing himself to his limits against an incredibly powerful opponent.
• The black-armored giant reveals its immense strength and resilience, proving to be a formidable foe even when caught off guard.

Significant Themes

• The vast difference in power between Chen Daolin and the black-armored giant highlights the theme of insurmountable odds and the struggle against overwhelming force.
• Chen Daolin's willingness to sacrifice himself to defeat the giant showcases his determination and willingness to push beyond his limits.

Character Interactions

• The owner of the fiery red eyes (hidden in the darkness) watches the trial, showing concern and anticipation for Chen Daolin's outcome.
• Chen Daolin and the black-armored giant engage in a one-sided battle, with Chen Daolin fighting desperately against the giant's overwhelming power.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Daolin dies again in the inheritance hall, facing a seemingly insurmountable trial.
• He finds himself in the Star Sea World, a vast expanse of stars, awaiting an orb of light to emerge.
• An orb with a familiar aura approaches, followed by five others of different colors, each containing a mysterious scene.
• Chen Daolin absorbs the first orb, and a black rift appears, threatening to suck him in. He struggles and is pulled away by the orb's power.
• He briefly sees a scene of a man seeking power on a devastated planet before returning to the inheritance hall.
• Chen Daolin's body regenerates, and he absorbs vast amounts of energy, officially entering the cosmic level.

Character Developments

• Chen Daolin's desperation for power grows after each death, fueling his determination to pass the trial.
• The owner of the fiery red eyes, likely the trial's overseer, expresses disappointment and helplessness at Chen Daolin's repeated failures.

Significant Themes

• The pursuit of power and its consequences.
• The struggle against insurmountable odds and the will to survive.
• The mysteries of the Star Sea World and its orbs of power.

Character Interactions

• Chen Daolin interacts with the orbs of light, each containing a different scene and power.
• The owner of the fiery red eyes observes Chen Daolin's progress, expressing emotions ranging from disappointment to uncertainty.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Daolin revives after being killed by the gatekeeper, surprising the artifact spirit controlling the inheritance hall.
• Chen Daolin breaks through to the cosmic level and gains a mysterious bloodline that amplifies his genetic level.
• He defeats the black-armored giant, a first-stage cosmic-level opponent, with ease.
• Chen Daolin passes the third trial and obtains the qualification to become the inheritor of Holy Ancestor Hall's 1081st Branch.

Character Developments

• Chen Daolin: He revives, breaks through to the cosmic level, and gains a powerful bloodline that amplifies his strength. He demonstrates incredible power and growth.

Significant Themes

• Power and Growth: Chen Daolin's journey emphasizes his continuous growth and increasing power, highlighting the theme of personal evolution and improvement.
• Unpredictability: The artifact spirit's surprise at Chen Daolin's revival and growth underscores the theme of unpredictability in one's journey.

Character Interactions

• Chen Daolin vs. Black-Armored Giant: The battle showcases Chen Daolin's newfound power and the giant's role as a trial opponent.
• Chen Daolin and the Artifact Spirit: Their interaction is implied through the artifact spirit's observations and announcements, revealing its role as the trial's overseer and Chen Daolin's benefactor.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Golden Crow Tower Master worries about Chen Daolin's fate inside the Golden Flying Ape Sculpture.
• Chen Daolin, inside the sculpture, meets Baruch, the guardian of the Sacred Inheritance Hall.
• Baruch reveals that the sculpture is one of many branch halls, with a main hall holding boundless power.
• Chen Daolin learns he's the first inheritor of this branch hall in countless years but faces a long road and future competition.

Character Developments

• The Golden Crow Tower Master shows concern for Chen Daolin's safety, hinting at his ambition for the sculpture's power.
• Chen Daolin, after passing the trial, understands the sculpture's true nature and his role as an inheritor, accepting the challenge ahead.

Significant Themes

• Ambition and Power: Both the Golden Crow Tower Master and Chen Daolin are driven by the desire for power, with the master seeking the sculpture's inheritance and Chen Daolin aiming to prove himself.
• Legacy and Inheritance: The sculpture's origins and purpose highlight the theme of legacy, with a mysterious master leaving behind a trial to select worthy successors.

Character Interactions

• The Golden Crow Tower Master reflects on Chen Daolin's fate, showing a rare moment of concern.
• Chen Daolin interacts with Baruch, learning about the sculpture's true nature and his role as an inheritor, accepting the challenges that lie ahead.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Daolin is brought to an ancient room with an ownerless 'Inheritance Token.'
• The token is a golden ape, and Baruch reveals it's proof of qualification for inheritance and can drive Immortals mad with desire.
• Chen Daolin refines the token, gaining its three functions: inheritor status, comprehension assistance, and soul defense.
• Baruch contacts the main hall and learns there are 6,971 inheritors.
• Baruch explains the inheritance hall's trials, which become increasingly difficult based on the cultivator's level.

Character Developments

• Chen Daolin becomes an inheritor and gains a powerful tool for cultivation and defense.
• Baruch expresses excitement and relief upon learning about the other inheritors and his master's potential successor.

Significant Themes

• The value and rarity of the Inheritance Token and the inheritance hall.
• The competition among inheritors for their master's succession.
• The strict and challenging nature of the inheritance trials.

Character Interactions

• Chen Daolin and Baruch discuss the Inheritance Token and its uses.
• Baruch shares information about the other inheritors and the trials with Chen Daolin.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A golden giant ape in a divine palace learns of a new inheritor in Hall No. 1081.
• Chen Daolin connects his consciousness to the Inheritance Token and enters Chongdui Tower.
• Chen Daolin and Baruch arrive at Chongdui Tower, where they see a ranking list on a black stone stele.

Character Developments

• Chen Daolin gains a deeper admiration for the mysterious being who created Chongdui Tower.
• Baruch shows familiarity with Chongdui Tower and its trials, indicating his knowledge and experience.

Significant Themes

• Inheritance and legacy, as Chen Daolin enters Chongdui Tower to receive his inheritance.
• Competition and ranking, as seen in the ranking list at the tower's entrance.

Character Interactions

• Baruch guides Chen Daolin, explaining the purpose and mechanics of Chongdui Tower.
• Chen Daolin and Baruch observe the ranking list together, with Baruch providing information about the trials within Chongdui Tower.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Daolin imprints his spiritual mark on the black stone stele and chooses the name "Earth Star Warrior."
• He learns about Chongdui Tower's ranking system and the benefits of reaching higher floors.
• Chen Daolin receives a mission from the Inheritance Hall to obtain the Universe Level 'Giant Axe Medal' from the Giant Axe Dojo within human territory.
• Chen Daolin enters Chongdui Tower for the first time.

Character Developments

• Chen Daolin's ambition grows as he aspires to become the best warrior in the universe.
• Baruch expresses anticipation for Chen Daolin's potential surprises.

Significant Themes

• Ambition and determination in pursuing one's goals.
• The importance of comprehending laws and experiencing battles for growth.
• The value of Chongdui points and the rewards for clearing floors.

Character Interactions

• Baruch explains Chongdui Tower's rules and rewards to Chen Daolin.
• Chen Daolin and Baruch share a moment of understanding and anticipation before Chen Daolin enters the tower.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Daolin enters a void island with a black stone tablet, the first illustration of the Gold-Space Great Dao Tablet.
• He comprehends profound Great Dao from the illustration, enhancing his understanding of gold origin laws.
• Chen Daolin decides to challenge the first-level gatekeeper to test his strength.
• He defeats the silver-robed gatekeeper using a three-spear technique and enters the second level.
• Chen Daolin faces the black-armored gatekeeper on a cloudy mountain and engages in a fierce battle.

Character Developments

• Chen Daolin's comprehension of gold origin laws deepens after studying the Great Dao Tablet illustration.
• He demonstrates strategic thinking and adaptability in battle, using his opponent's strength against them.
• Chen Daolin shows no fear when facing powerful opponents, displaying confidence in his abilities.

Significant Themes

• Comprehension and mastery of Great Dao and origin laws.
• The importance of adaptability and strategy in combat.
• Overcoming challenges to progress and grow stronger.

Character Interactions

• Chen Daolin vs. Silver-robed Gatekeeper: A fierce, close-quarters battle where Chen Daolin uses his opponent's strength against them, ultimately defeating the gatekeeper.
• Chen Daolin vs. Black-armored Gatekeeper: A intense, ongoing battle on a cloudy mountain, showcasing both characters' formidable combat abilities and determination.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Daolin fights and defeats the guardians of the second and third levels of the tower, using his enhanced King Kai Fist technique.
• On the third level, he faces a silver-haired masked woman wielding the Yan Shen Armament, which she uses to create a Domain of Swords. Chen Daolin defeats her using his enhanced strength and evasive techniques.
• On the fourth level, Chen Daolin challenges the guardian, an azure-armored man with a longsword. Despite using his enhanced King Kai Fist, Chen Daolin is decapitated and falls into the abyss.

Character Developments

• Chen Daolin's strength and determination grow with each level. He learns the gap between his power and the guardians', pushing him to strive harder.
• The guardians display increasing power and skill, challenging Chen Daolin's abilities and resolve.

Significant Themes

• Power and Growth: Chen Daolin's journey through the tower represents his growth and increasing power, as well as the challenges he faces in his pursuit of strength.
• Determination: Chen Daolin's resolve to continue despite the overwhelming odds and his failures highlights his unwavering determination to improve.

Character Interactions

• Chen Daolin's interactions with the guardians are brief but intense, showcasing his skill and their power. The silver-haired woman attempts to use spiritual enchantment on Chen Daolin, but he remains unaffected, demonstrating his mental fortitude.
• The azure-armored man expresses anticipation for Chen Daolin's future growth, hinting at their potential rematch.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Daolin successfully passes the third floor of Chongdui Tower but fails to clear the fourth.
• He returns to the Inheritance Hall and connects to the treasure vault to exchange secret arts.
• Chen Daolin purchases the 'True Explanation of the Three Thousand Metal-Space Transformations' for 999 Chongdui points.

Character Developments

• Chen Daolin gains motivation and determination after witnessing the swordsmanship of the man in azure armor.
• Baruch shows concern for Chen Daolin's progress and provides guidance on choosing secret techniques.

Significant Themes

• The vastness of the universe and the constant presence of greater powers.
• The importance of a solid foundation in cultivation and comprehension of laws.
• The value and cost of secret techniques, reflecting the disparity between Chen Daolin's current abilities and the powerful techniques he aspires to learn.

Character Interactions

• Chen Daolin and Baruch interact throughout the chapter, with Baruch offering advice and guidance to Chen Daolin.
• An unknown figure appears at Chongdui Tower, showing interest in Chen Daolin's progress but not paying much attention to him.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Daolin purchases weapons and armor in the Inheritance Hall, realizing the immense value of exchange points.
• He faces the Golden Crow Tower Master, who does not press him about the golden sculpture and allows him to leave.
• Chen Daolin decides to leave Golden Crow Star and bids farewell to Senior Brother Goulan.

Character Developments

• Chen Daolin gains confidence after passing the golden sculpture's trial and decides to face the Golden Crow Tower Master.
• The Golden Crow Tower Master, despite his ruthlessness, shows restraint and allows Chen Daolin to leave, indicating his uncertainty and misgivings.

Significant Themes

• The value of exchange points and the wealth of the Inheritance Hall.
• The complex relationship between master and disciple, and the consequences of deception and betrayal.

Character Interactions

• Chen Daolin and the Golden Crow Tower Master have a tense yet restrained interaction, leading to Chen Daolin's decision to leave.
• Chen Daolin bids farewell to Senior Brother Goulan, showing a friendly yet distant attitude.