Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Ke, realizing he's the target, leaves his team to draw enemies away.
• The Machine Race pursues Su Ke, using various attacks to intercept him.
• Su Ke calculates the timing and approaches the Sealing Star as it's pushed upward by the Star Tower's energy.
• The Sealing Star is claimed by Su Ke using Death Star Vine, shrinking to the size of a walnut.
• Myriad Exits appear, allowing Su Ke to escape.

Character Developments

• Su Ke demonstrates strategic thinking and courage, successfully seizing the Sealing Star.
• Death Star Vine shows its unique ability and takes significant damage in the process.
• Various King-Rank powerhouses, especially those from the Machine Race, display their desperation to stop Su Ke.

Significant Themes

• The pursuit of power and treasure at any cost, leading to intense competition and conflict.
• The importance of timing and calculation in achieving success.
• The theme of perseverance and resilience in the face of overwhelming odds.

Character Interactions

• Su Ke's team initially expresses concern and hesitation when he leaves, but some secretly feel relieved.
• The Machine Race pursues Su Ke relentlessly, showing their determination to stop him.
• Other King-Rank powerhouses watch Su Ke's actions with surprise and disbelief.
• Su Ke interacts with Death Star Vine, using it to claim the Sealing Star.

Key Plot Points

• Su Ke, targeted by three major factions, escapes from the Star Tower with the Sealing Star.
• He returns to the Barracks Base, and his fame skyrockets due to snatching the Sealing Star.
• Gu Lei King contacts Su Ke, expressing interest in adventuring together.

Character Developments

• Su Ke: Shows his cunning and strategic thinking by planning to eliminate Gu Lei King, who he suspects is plotting against him.
• Gu Lei King: Reveals his envy and jealousy towards Su Ke's luck and treasures, agreeing to Su Ke's invitation for an adventure.

Significant Themes

• Luck and fortune play a significant role in Su Ke's life, helping him obtain powerful treasures.
• Envy and jealousy drive Gu Lei King's actions, leading him to underestimate Su Ke and agree to a potentially deadly adventure.

Character Interactions

• Su Ke and Gu Lei King: Their interaction sets the stage for a potential confrontation, with Su Ke planning to strike first against what he perceives as a hidden threat.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Ke, now Calamity King, returns to the Star Tower with Gu Lei King and his team, planning to eliminate Gu Lei King.
• Gu Lei King's true intentions are revealed as he aims to find Calamity King's weakness and deal with him.
• Calamity King attacks Gu Lei King and his team, killing two King-Level Limit servants instantly.
• Gu Lei King and his remaining team members are trapped and surrounded by Calamity King's forces.
• Gu Lei King broadcasts Calamity King's location and retirement status, alerting other powerful beings.

Character Developments

• Calamity King (Su Ke) shows his strategic planning and ruthlessness in eliminating Gu Lei King.
• Gu Lei King reveals her ambition and cunning, trying to find Calamity King's weakness.
• King Wine Fern and King Hibiscus demonstrate their power as King-Level Limit and Peak Immortals, respectively.

Significant Themes

• Ambition and its consequences: Both Calamity King and Gu Lei King exhibit ambition, leading to a direct confrontation.
• Trust and betrayal: Gu Lei King's betrayal of their supposed alliance highlights the lack of trust among powerful beings in the Outer-Domain Battlefield.
• Power dynamics: The battle showcases the power dynamics between different King-Level Immortals, with Calamity King's forces outmatching Gu Lei King's team.

Character Interactions

• Calamity King and Gu Lei King: Their interaction reveals their hidden intentions, leading to a direct conflict.
• Calamity King and his subordinates: Calamity King commands his subordinates, demonstrating his leadership and strategic planning.
• Gu Lei King and her team: Gu Lei King's team shows loyalty to her, with one servant sacrificing himself to protect her.

Plot Points and Events

• Su Ke anticipates Gu Lei King's actions and uses the Star Tower's forbidden space to his advantage.
• A fierce battle ensues between Su Ke's team and Gu Lei King's team, resulting in Gu Lei King's defeat and soul enslavement.
• Su Ke learns about Gu Lei King's experiences and secrets, including the existence of Gulei Planet.
• Su Ke decides to leave the Outer-Domain Battlefield due to the increased attention on him and plans to go to the Ancestor God Secret Realm.
• Su Ke visits Palace Master Fanhai in her dimensional space and shares his plans. Palace Master Fanhai decides to accompany them to the Ancestor God Secret Realm.

Character Developments

• Su Ke's strength and influence grow, attracting the attention of many powerful experts.
• Gu Lei King's defeat and soul enslavement highlight the consequences of underestimating Su Ke.
• Palace Master Fanhai's decision to accompany Su Ke and Eloy to the Ancestor God Secret Realm indicates her growing interest and support for Su Ke.

Significant Themes

• The power of cultivation and the consequences of underestimating one's opponent.
• The importance of alliances and support, as seen in Su Ke's relationship with Palace Master Fanhai.
• The allure of ancient secrets and the desire to uncover them, driving Su Ke and Palace Master Fanhai to the Ancestor God Secret Realm.

Character Interactions

• Su Ke and Gu Lei King's battle showcases the former's strategic prowess and the latter's overconfidence.
• Su Ke and Palace Master Fanhai's reunion highlights their growing bond and mutual respect.
• Su Ke and Eloy's decision to go to the Ancestor God Secret Realm together demonstrates their commitment to their shared goals and their relationship.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Ke learns about Palace Master Fanhai's past and her difficulty in breaking through to become a Universe Master.
• Su Ke, Eloy, and Palace Master Fanhai arrive at the Ancestor God Secret Realm and meet Venerable Miewen, a guide of the Ancestor God Sect.
• They reach the Five-Colored Aurora Lake, a powerful treasure and protective barrier of the Ancestor God Sect.
• They enter the lake and reach Purple Thorn Island, where Beast God Inheritors reside.

Character Developments

• Su Ke remains resolute in his decision to cultivate the Beast God Path.
• Palace Master Fanhai shows concern for Su Ke's decision but respects it.
• Eloy expresses relief that Palace Master Fanhai is accompanying them.

Significant Themes

• The difficulty and rarity of cultivating the Beast God Path.
• The power and importance of the Ancestor God Sect and its protective treasure, the Five-Colored Aurora Lake.

Character Interactions

• Su Ke and Eloy interact with Palace Master Fanhai, showing respect and trust in her guidance.
• Palace Master Fanhai shows concern and care for Su Ke and Eloy.
• Venerable Miewen guides them, showing pride in the Ancestor God Sect's power and treasures.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Ke and Eloy arrive on Purple Thorn Island, guided by Venerable Miewen.
• They witness the external manifestation of the laws governing the universe.
• They learn about the vast number of inheritors and the restrictions on their residences.
• They meet the Guardian Beast God of Purple Thorn Island, who grants them access to various lands.
• They learn about the dangers of the Ancestor God Secret Realm.

Character Developments

• Su Ke and Eloy are awestruck by the power and scale of the Ancestor God Sect.
• Venerable Miewen displays arrogance towards the Human Race but provides valuable information.
• The Guardian Beast God of Purple Thorn Island is introduced as a powerful Universe Master.

Significant Themes

• The vastness and power of the Ancestor God Sect.
• The dangers and rewards of the Ancestor God Secret Realm.
• The restrictions and privileges of being an Inheritor.

Character Interactions

• Venerable Miewen guides Su Ke and Eloy, showing arrogance towards the Human Race.
• Su Ke and Eloy interact with the Guardian Beast God of Purple Thorn Island, who grants them access to various lands.
• Palace Master Fanhai is mentioned but does not appear in this chapter.

Plot Points and Events

• Su Ke and Eloy build their residences on Purple Thorn Island and receive an inheritance token each.
• They enter the Inheritance Land, where they encounter Yimeng Venerable, the guardian.
• Su Ke receives the first level inheritance, while Eloy encounters an unusual event during her third level inheritance.
• Yimeng Venerable questions Eloy about the incident but does not press further.

Character Developments

• Su Ke, despite being at the first level of the Path of the Beast God, receives a significant boost in understanding fusion laws through the inheritance.
• Eloy experiences something unusual during her inheritance, which she keeps secret.

Significant Themes

• The power and importance of inheritances in the universe.
• The mysterious nature of the Ancestor God Sect and its sacred grounds.
• The vast differences in strength and understanding among cultivators.

Character Interactions

• Su Ke and Eloy support each other throughout the process.
• Yimeng Venerable interacts with the couple, showing curiosity and concern about Eloy's unusual experience.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Eloy fully comprehends the third level of the Beast God Artistic Conception after receiving the inheritance.
• Yimeng Venerable advises Eloy not to rush into receiving the fourth level inheritance and to temper herself first.
• Eloy passes the World Lord Rank Original Heavenly Mountain, causing a stir among powerful experts.
• The Chaos City Leader and the Darkness Master discuss Eloy's rapid progress in the Path of the Beast God.

Character Developments

• Eloy's talent in the Path of the Beast God is further demonstrated as she fully comprehends the third level after one inheritance.
• The Chaos City Leader and the Darkness Master recognize the significance of Eloy's rapid progress and discuss her potential connection to a Natural Beast God's treasure.

Significant Themes

• The power of inheritances and their limitations in cultivation.
• The importance of tempering oneself and not relying solely on external aids for progress.
• The significance of opportunities and treasures left behind by Natural Beast Gods.

Character Interactions

• Eloy and Su Ke discuss their experiences in the Inheritance Land and Eloy's newfound ability to remember inheritances clearly.
• The Chaos City Leader and the Darkness Master discuss Eloy's rapid progress and its implications.
• Various acquaintances and friends congratulate Eloy on passing the World Lord Rank Original Heavenly Mountain.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Thunder Beast God learns about a human who perfectly fused with a Beast God Spirit in the Inheritance Land.
• Su Ke and Eloy return from the Inheritance Land and decide to explore Glory World.
• They meet Palace Master Fanhai in Glory World and join the Hong Alliance group.
• Su Ke and Eloy learn about Glory Points and inheritance opportunities.

Character Developments

• The Thunder Beast God shows interest in the human who fused with a Beast God Spirit.
• Su Ke and Eloy continue to grow and adapt to their new environment.
• Palace Master Fanhai solidifies her position as the core leader of the Hong Alliance group.

Significant Themes

• The pursuit of power and strength through inheritances and battles.
• The importance of alliances and factions in the universe.
• The enmity between the Human Race and other races.

Character Interactions

• The Thunder Beast God and the Lord of Purple Thorn Island discuss the human with the Beast God Spirit.
• Su Ke and Eloy meet Palace Master Fanhai in Glory World and join the Hong Alliance group.
• Inheritors from various races take notice of Su Ke and Eloy, leading to potential conflicts.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Ke and Eloy enter the Glory World, where they find that human inheritors are unwelcome and challenging others is difficult due to the rules.
• Eloy receives over 60,000 challenge letters from various alien races, while Su Ke receives none.
• Eloy decides to accept all challenges, aiming to improve her secret technique through battles against numerous geniuses.

Character Developments

• Eloy: Shows confidence in her abilities and accepts numerous challenges to improve herself.
• Su Ke: Realizes that Eloy's true strength is not recognized by the challenging inheritors and anticipates their surprise.

Significant Themes

• The struggle and discrimination faced by human inheritors in the Glory World.
• The importance of battles and challenges in improving one's abilities and creating powerful secret techniques.

Character Interactions

• Su Ke and Eloy discuss the challenges they face and their plans for improvement.
• Palace Master Fanhai provides guidance and warnings to Eloy about the challenges ahead.
• The Thunder Beast God and Water Beast God Yujiang discuss Eloy's situation and anticipate her future actions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Ke arrives at the Treasure Land of the Ancestor God Sect.
• He encounters a Rainbow Robe Tree with a treasure hidden beneath it, requiring the sleeper to remain on the tree's flower bud for a thousand years.
• Several alien inheritors attempt to harass Su Ke, but he uses his Death Star Vine to protect himself and escapes without incident.

Character Developments

• Su Ke demonstrates his caution and resourcefulness by using the Death Star Vine to avoid trouble with the alien inheritors.
• The alien inheritors show their arrogance and underestimation of humans, leading to their failed attempt to humiliate Su Ke.

Significant Themes

• The harsh conditions set by powerful beings for obtaining treasures in the Treasure Land.
• The arrogance and prejudice of some alien races towards humans.

Character Interactions

• Su Ke briefly interacts with several alien inheritors who attempt to harass him, but he avoids conflict by using his Death Star Vine and leaves without incident.
• The alien inheritors express their frustration and helplessness at their failed attempt to humiliate Su Ke.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Ke explores Treasure Land, accompanied by his Death Star Vine.
• He learns about the 108 precious treasures hidden in the 108 peaks, with each treasure having specific activation requirements.
• Su Ke discovers that the treasure on the 106th peak can be obtained by Eloy, as she meets its requirements.
• Su Ke visits the highest peak but fails to meet its requirements, learning that it needs a Gene Level of 8,000 times and completion of the sixth level in any Beast God Path space.
• Eloy begins her battle in the Glory World against a three-headed, six-armed alien named Zagade.

Character Developments

• Su Ke: He shows sentimentality towards his Death Star Vine and ponders about its future evolution. He also acknowledges the difficulty of obtaining the treasures and the likelihood of failure.
• Eloy: She enters the Glory World for her first battle, displaying confidence and caution. She accepts a wager of one Glory Point for her first battle.

Significant Themes

• The difficulty and rarity of obtaining true treasures in the universe.
• The harsh requirements set by the Ancestor God for the highest treasure.
• The competitive nature of the Glory World battles and the wagers involved.

Character Interactions

• Su Ke and the group of alien inheritors: They follow Su Ke and discuss his failure to open the highest peak's treasure.
• Eloy and Zagade: They engage in a battle in the Glory World, with Eloy remaining calm and confident while Zagade attempts to provoke her.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Eloy, now a World Lord, challenges and defeats numerous opponents in the Glory World, earning Glory Points and increasing her ranking.
• She fights 1,200 consecutive battles in one go, winning over 1,188 times and losing only 12 times.
• Eloy continues her challenges, reaching 3,937 wins and 29 losses by the fourth day.

Character Developments

• Eloy's strength and confidence grow as she continues to win battles and earn Glory Points.
• The Water Beast God, Yu Jiang, returns to the Ancestor God Sect and takes an interest in Eloy's progress.

Significant Themes

• Eloy's rapid cultivation progress and her potential as a prodigious talent.
• The Water-Space fusion laws and their importance in Eloy's cultivation.
• The Water Beast God's recognition of Eloy's potential and her connection to Eloy's future.

Character Interactions

• Eloy interacts with various opponents in the Glory World, defeating them and earning Glory Points.
• The Water Beast God, Yu Jiang, observes Eloy's progress and takes an interest in her future.
• Eloy and Su Ke maintain their relationship, with Eloy supporting Su Ke's cultivation needs.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Eloy continues to excel in the Glory World, catching the attention of a Beast God who considers her a future disciple.
• Su Ke explores Treasure Land, finding that only three of the 66 unactivated treasures are within his reach. He decides to activate them later to avoid attracting unwanted attention.
• Su Ke plans to venture into Secret Realm Land to find a suitable body for Eloy's avatar and gather life matter for his research.
• The Zerg, Machine Race, and Monster Race decide to assassinate Eloy (and potentially Su Ke) due to their threat as Human Race geniuses.

Character Developments

• Eloy's prowess in the Glory World attracts the notice of a powerful Beast God.
• Su Ke demonstrates his strategic thinking by deciding to activate treasures later to avoid trouble.
• Palace Master Fanhai reflects on her own path while agreeing to look after Eloy.

Significant Themes

• The danger of standing out and attracting unwanted attention (illustrated by Su Ke's decision to activate treasures later).
• The threat of powerful enemies (illustrated by the alien races' decision to assassinate Eloy and potentially Su Ke).

Character Interactions

• Su Ke and Eloy continue to support each other's growth and plans.
• Palace Master Fanhai agrees to look after Eloy while Su Ke ventures into Secret Realm Land.
• The leaders of the Zerg, Machine Race, and Monster Race discuss and decide to assassinate Eloy (and potentially Su Ke).

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Ke enters the Ancestor God Secret Realm using a transmission fountain.
• He uses a King-Rank Servant to travel through the Secret Realm Land, avoiding dangerous areas with the help of Detectors.
• They narrowly escape a dangerous encounter with a lifeform clan in a flaming lake.

Character Developments

• Su Ke demonstrates caution and prudence in his approach to exploring the Secret Realm Land, prioritizing safety over treasure-hunting.
• The purple-haired alien King-Rank Servant shows loyalty and obedience to Su Ke's commands.

Significant Themes

• Danger and Caution: The Secret Realm Land is filled with hidden dangers, and even King-Rank Immortals can fall victim to them. Su Ke's cautious approach highlights the importance of prudence in the face of uncertainty.
• Treasure and Risk: The Ancestor God Secret Realm holds abundant treasures, but obtaining them often comes with great risk. Su Ke's decision to avoid potential treasures in favor of safety reflects the theme of risk-reward balance.

Character Interactions

• Su Ke and his King-Rank Servant communicate through the Servant's consciousness, with Su Ke directing the Servant's actions and the Servant reporting back to Su Ke.
• Although not present in this chapter, the relationship between Su Ke and Eloy is implied, with Su Ke's mission to find a suitable clone body for her serving as a driving force for his actions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Ke and his servant reach the Nine Nether Sea.
• Su Ke visits Tree Island, home to the Strongest World Tree and other powerful World Trees.
• Qi Qi, a World Lord-level World Tree, receives a mission from the system to give two of her branches to a human in exchange for a reward.

Character Developments

• Su Ke: He demonstrates his power and confidence by venturing into danger alone to retrieve the World Tree branches.
• Qi Qi: She shows her playful and mischievous nature, as well as her intelligence and curiosity, when she completes the mission and observes Su Ke.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics and hierarchy among the World Trees and other lifeforms on Tree Island.
• The contrast between the peaceful, plant-filled environment of Tree Island and the dangerous Nine Nether Sea.
• The theme of connections and social etiquette, as Su Ke seeks to obtain the World Tree branches without fighting or stealing.

Character Interactions

• Su Ke interacts with the Strongest World Tree and Qi Qi indirectly, as he retrieves the branches without confronting them.
• Qi Qi interacts with her father, the Strongest World Tree, and her siblings, showing her playful and mischievous nature.
• The plant lifeforms on Tree Island interact with Qi Qi, showing their fear and reluctance to be caught by her.

Chapter Summary

Key plot points and events

• At the World Tree island, the Strongest World Tree realizes an outsider has taken a branch from his daughter, Qi Qi, but chooses not to pursue him. Qi Qi denies knowing the outsider, and her secret task succeeds.
• Su Ke reaches safety with two large forked branches from Qi Qi’s World Lord–rank World Tree. He plans to use them to strengthen his and Eloy’s future God Kingdoms.
• Su Ke shows the branches to Eloy. Their immense vitality rapidly turns the barren land around them into lush vegetation. Eloy agrees to use one branch to create a World Tree Clone, her second clone.
• Su Ke sends the other branch to his Original Core’s Internal World. He plans to plant it at the Two Realms Abyss, a suitable site where it can grow into a Life Tree and eventually help stabilize and expand his world.
• Eloy begins creating her World Tree Clone by using a leaf from the branch. The process succeeds, though completion will take more than a thousand years. She is delighted and plans to celebrate the news with Su Ke.

Character developments and interactions

• Su Ke proves resourceful and fortunate: unlike other inheritors, he obtains two valuable branches without fighting the Strongest World Tree. He considers how each branch can benefit his and Eloy’s future power.
• Eloy commits to a World Tree as her second clone after weighing its strengths, particularly its vast body and ability to control time and space. She is relieved when the creation process successfully begins.
• Qi Qi helps Su Ke by giving him the branches, then conceals her role from her father to complete her task.
• The Strongest World Tree warns Qi Qi not to trust outsiders, while still treating her protectively and declining to confront Su Ke.
• Su Ke and Eloy share an affectionate reunion. Their playful intimacy continues even amid their serious preparations for growth and combat.

Significant themes

• Power through rare lifeforms: Clones and special lifeforms offer extraordinary abilities, but the strongest options are exceptionally difficult to obtain.
• Long-term cultivation and preparation: The branches will take time to grow, and Eloy’s clone will take over a thousand years to create; both characters plan for future strength.
• Trust, secrecy, and family: Qi Qi’s cooperation with Su Ke conflicts with her father’s caution about outsiders, while his concern for her underscores their bond.
• Partnership and shared ambition: Su Ke’s discoveries directly support Eloy’s advancement, and they make plans with their futures—and their relationship—in mind.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Ke delays his journey to Nine Nether Space-Time to avoid alien spies.
• Players establish the Liberation Front to abolish slavery and promote humanity.
• Su Ke enters the Nine Nether Sea, seeking a Nine Nether Whirlpool to reach its core region.

Character Developments

• Su Ke demonstrates caution and strategic thinking, hiding within a Servant to avoid detection.
• Dian Dian, the leader of the Liberation Front, shows determination and resolve in her mission.
• Lala, Dian Dian's best friend, exhibits confidence and strategic insight in planning the organization's growth.

Significant Themes

• The struggle against slavery and oppression.
• The power of unity and shared goals among Players.
• The dangers and risks involved in challenging the established order.

Character Interactions

• Su Ke and his Servant: Su Ke gives orders, and the Servant follows them without question.
• Dian Dian and Lala: They discuss their plans for the Liberation Front, showing mutual trust and support.
• The Liberation Front members: They gather to establish their organization, demonstrating a shared commitment to their cause.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Ke and his alien Servant enter the Nine Nether Whirlpool, facing its overwhelming tearing force.
• They are captured by the natives of Nine Nether Space-Time, led by a Prince, and taken to his city.
• Su Ke challenges the Prince to a duel, with the condition that if he wins, they will be set free.

Character Developments

• Su Ke demonstrates fearlessness and cunning, using the Prince's boredom and desire for excitement to his advantage.
• The Prince is arrogant and confident in his strength, underestimating Su Ke.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics between different races and their territories.
• The importance of strategy and adaptability in the face of overwhelming odds.

Character Interactions

• Su Ke and the Prince: Su Ke uses his wit and the Prince's boredom to secure a duel, while the Prince underestimates Su Ke's strength.
• The Prince and his generals: The Prince's decision to duel Su Ke is met with disapproval from his generals, but they ultimately obey his command.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Ke engages in a duel with the prince of the Nine Nether World, showcasing his formidable combat power.
• The prince uses his ultimate technique, Nine Nether Strike, but Su Ke counters and wounds the prince.
• After winning, Su Ke is escorted back to the vortex, but upon entering, the Nine Nether Lord appears and confronts him.
• The Nine Nether Lord offers Su Ke a choice: join his lineage as a Protector Envoy of the Ancestor God Sect's peripheral organization or face the consequences.

Character Developments

• Su Ke: Proves his strength and cunning by defeating the prince and outsmarting the Nine Nether Lord. He accepts the offer to join the Nine Nether Lineage to ensure his survival.
• The Prince: Loses the duel against Su Ke, suffering a wound and experiencing humiliation. He orders Su Ke's return but does not interfere when the Nine Nether Lord appears.
• The Nine Nether Lord: Reveals himself to confront Su Ke, offering him a chance to join his lineage. He demonstrates his power and influence as the Protector God Lord of the Ancestor God Sect's peripheral organization.

Significant Themes

• Power and Strength: The chapter emphasizes the importance of power and strength in the Nine Nether World, with both the prince and the Nine Nether Lord displaying their formidable abilities.
• Cunning and Adaptation: Su Ke's victory relies not only on his strength but also on his cunning and adaptability, allowing him to outmaneuver his opponents.
• Affiliation and Belonging: The Nine Nether Lord's offer to Su Ke highlights the importance of affiliation and belonging in this world, with joining a powerful lineage providing protection and opportunities.

Character Interactions

• Su Ke vs. The Prince: Their duel showcases both characters' strength and determination, with Su Ke ultimately emerging victorious.
• Su Ke and The Nine Nether Lord: Their interaction demonstrates the power dynamic between them, with the Nine Nether Lord holding the upper hand but offering Su Ke a chance to join his lineage.
• The Prince and The Nine Nether Lord: Though not directly interacting, the prince's defeat and the Nine Nether Lord's appearance highlight the latter's influence and power over the prince.