Ch. 1Bai Muye
Key Plot Points and Events
- Bai Muye, a Universe-level 5th rank human with antennae, is being restored in a nutrient pod after winning his 921st life-and-death battle.
- His owners, Bastian and Baspencer, discuss the profitability of keeping Muye and the promise of freedom if he reaches a thousand consecutive wins.
- Muye's consciousness is transferred to a seed, which reveals it's the great Soul-Devouring Tree from the Infinite Hunyuan Space, bound to Muye for survival.
- Muye takes control of his restored body after ten-plus days.
Character Developments
- Bai Muye: Transmigrates into Muye's body, learns about his past, and takes control of his restored body.
- Bastian: A slave owner who prioritizes profit, willing to keep Muye despite the freedom promise.
- Baspencer: Bastian's brother, also prioritizes profit but regrets the promise of freedom.
Significant Themes
- Profit vs. Morality: Bastian and Baspencer value profit over keeping their promise of freedom to Muye.
- Transmigration: Bai Muye's consciousness is transferred into Muye's body, changing his fate.
- Power and Control: The life-and-death battles reflect the power dynamics between slaves and owners.
Character Interactions
- Bastian and Baspencer: Discuss Muye's profitability and the promise of freedom.
- Bai Muye and the Soul-Devouring Tree: The tree provides Muye with Muye's memories and helps him control his body.
- Bai Muye and Bastian: Their interaction is implied, as Bastian arrives to release Muye from the nutrient pod.