Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Luo Feng returns to Chaos City after leaving the Stellar Beast Ancestor's miniature universe.
• Zhou Ze gives Luo Feng a refined Space Heart, which causes Luo Feng's Demon Killer Clan clone to evolve.
• The Demon Killer Clan clone absorbs the Space Heart's energy, leading to a hundredfold increase in power and the acquisition of a new innate ability, 'Domain'.

Character Developments

• Luo Feng's Demon Killer Clan clone evolves, significantly enhancing its abilities and survival prospects.
• Zhou Ze demonstrates his generosity and care for Luo Feng's growth, providing him with a valuable treasure.

Significant Themes

• The importance of cultivation and self-improvement in the universe.
• The value of treasures and resources in enhancing one's abilities.
• The mentor-mentee relationship between Zhou Ze and Luo Feng.

Character Interactions

• Zhou Ze and Luo Feng engage in playful banter, showcasing their close relationship.
• Zhou Ze provides guidance to Luo Feng, emphasizing the importance of Law comprehension and genetic improvement.
• Luo Feng expresses gratitude and excitement towards Zhou Ze for the gift, further strengthening their bond.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Luo Feng breaks through to the Immortal level, causing an unprecedented commotion in the Thousand Treasure River region.
• The Origin Law of Gold descends, and Luo Feng's divine power surges frantically.
• Luo Feng's breakthrough is observed by many experts, including the Chaos City Lord and Zhou Ze.

Character Developments

• Luo Feng: Successfully enters the Immortal level, demonstrating his immense potential and causing a massive commotion.
• Zhou Ze: Learns about Luo Feng's breakthrough and anticipates his future strength.

Significant Themes

• Luo Feng's immense potential and power, far surpassing expectations.
• The anticipation and preparation for Luo Feng's future growth and achievements.

Character Interactions

• The Chaos City Lord observes Luo Feng's breakthrough and is astonished by the scale of the commotion.
• Zhou Ze learns about Luo Feng's breakthrough and looks forward to his future strength as a Universe Venerable.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhou Ze decides to keep the Qi Mirror Stone for himself instead of handing it over to the Human Race's higher-ups.
• After several hundred years, the final Qi Mirror Stone is obtained, and the thirty-six experts, including six strongest beings in the universe, rush into Qi God Palace.
• Zhou Ze enters Qi God Palace and navigates through a maze-like corridor before reaching a hall with an altar.
• He places the Qi Mirror Stone on the altar, revealing a fragment of a peak true treasure, which turns out to be a control core for Qi God Palace.

Character Developments

• Zhou Ze demonstrates his decision-making skills and confidence in his abilities, choosing to keep the Qi Mirror Stone and handle the situation himself.
• Zhou Ze shows calmness and patience while navigating the maze-like corridors in Qi God Palace.

Significant Themes

• Ambition and self-belief: Zhou Ze believes in his strength and chances of obtaining the treasure, choosing not to hand over the Qi Mirror Stone to others.
• The allure of power and treasure: The appearance of Qi God Palace draws numerous experts from various races, highlighting the desire for power and wealth in the universe.

Character Interactions

• Zhou Ze's interaction with the Human Race's higher-ups is implied, as he decides not to inform them about his possession of the Qi Mirror Stone.
• Zhou Ze's interaction with other experts is not directly shown in this chapter, but it is implied that he will face competition from them, including six strongest beings in the universe, in obtaining the treasure within Qi God Palace.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhou Ze arrives first at the core of the Qi God Palace, a vast void with a small island at the center.
• He discovers 36 stone steles, each with an ornament that can be fused with a Qi Mirror Stone to capture points in a treasure-grabbing game.
• The Qi Mirror Stone in Zhou Ze's possession flies to and merges with one of the ornaments, initiating the game.
• The Black Lotus Lord arrives, and Zhou Ze attacks him, causing his Qi Mirror Stone to fly to another ornament.
• Zhou Ze imprints his Soul Seal on both ornaments, securing two points.

Character Developments

• Zhou Ze: Proves to be the first to arrive at the core, demonstrating his good luck. He shows strategic thinking by attacking the Black Lotus Lord to secure two points initially. His will has reached the level of a universe supreme being.
• Black Lotus Lord: Arrives second and is outsmarted by Zhou Ze. He reveals his desire to challenge Zhou Ze to a fair fight, indicating his pride and honor.

Significant Themes

• Luck: Zhou Ze's good fortune in being the first to arrive and securing two points initially.
• Strategy: Zhou Ze's use of force to secure an advantage in the game.
• Honor and Pride: The Black Lotus Lord's desire for a fair fight, showcasing his honor and pride as a representative of an official life race.

Character Interactions

• Zhou Ze and Black Lotus Lord: Their interaction is marked by tension and hostility, stemming from their previous encounters and the competitive nature of the treasure-grabbing game. The Black Lotus Lord challenges Zhou Ze to a fair fight, while Zhou Ze remains pragmatic and unwilling to fight without using his will-impacting Secret Art.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhou Ze, a top-tier Universe Master, faces Black Lotus Lord, who attacks with a near-limitless strike.
• Zhou Ze effortlessly defeats Black Lotus Lord, causing him to question Zhou Ze's strength and identity.
• Shock Demon Ancestor, a Universe Strongest, arrives and attacks Zhou Ze, using a powerful Secret Art and domain-type treasure.
• Zhou Ze counters Shock Demon Ancestor's attack, revealing his strength as a Universe Strongest.

Character Developments

• Black Lotus Lord: Realizes Zhou Ze's immense power and begins to suspect he might be the Human Race Saint Master.
• Shock Demon Ancestor: Recognizes Zhou Ze's strength and becomes worried about the future of the Monster Race.
• Zhou Ze: Shows no fear against powerful opponents, maintaining a calm and confident demeanor.

Significant Themes

• The emergence of a powerful Human Race expert (Zhou Ze) challenges the balance of power among races.
• The Human Race Saint Master's identity and whereabouts remain a mystery, adding intrigue and anticipation.

Character Interactions

• Zhou Ze vs. Black Lotus Lord: Zhou Ze easily defeats Black Lotus Lord, causing him to question Zhou Ze's identity.
• Zhou Ze vs. Shock Demon Ancestor: The two Universe Strongest exchange powerful attacks, with Zhou Ze holding his own against the Monster Race's ancestor.
• Black Lotus Lord and Shock Demon Ancestor: Both opponents recognize Zhou Ze's immense power and begin to suspect his true identity.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhou Ze, a Human Race expert, has rapidly grown to the point where he can contend with Shock Demon Ancestor within the Primordial Universe.
• Machine Race Father God appears with his 10,081 mechanical puppets, revealing his trump card to kill Zhou Ze.
• Zhou Ze remains calm and charges towards the Machine Race Father God, unfazed by the powerful puppet attack.

Character Developments

• Zhou Ze demonstrates remarkable composure and confidence in his abilities, showing no fear despite facing a powerful enemy.
• Machine Race Father God reveals his hidden strength and desperation to kill Zhou Ze, hinting at a personal grudge.

Significant Themes

• The power of technology and intelligence (Machine Race Father God's puppets and computational abilities).
• The value of hidden strength and trump cards in combat.
• The Human Race's strategy of nurturing talent and protecting their experts.

Character Interactions

• Zhou Ze and Machine Race Father God: Zhou Ze's calm demeanor contrasts with the Machine Race Father God's desperation and eagerness to kill.
• Zhou Ze and Shock Demon Ancestor: Zhou Ze's rapid growth has surpassed Shock Demon Ancestor's expectations, causing him frustration and envy.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhou Ze discovers that his strength can match Machine Race Father God's 10,081 puppets.
• Machine Race Father God combines his puppets into a single entity, but Zhou Ze breaks free and attacks the black sphere containing Machine Race Father God.
• Zhou Ze and Machine Race Father God compete for control of the Qi Mirror Stone pendant, but neither can gain an advantage due to the Primordial Universe's suppression.
• Other powerhouses dive towards their respective Qi Mirror Stone pendants to imprint their Soul Seals.

Character Developments

• Zhou Ze demonstrates immense strength, matching a Universe Supreme Master's power, and displays confidence and taunting behavior towards Machine Race Father God.
• Machine Race Father God shows extreme anger and frustration when faced with Zhou Ze's disrespect and inability to defeat him, revealing a fragile ego.

Significant Themes

• The suppression of power in the Primordial Universe, making all combatants equal.
• The importance of seizing opportunities, as seen with the powerhouses claiming their Qi Mirror Stone pendants.
• The humiliation and frustration of a powerful figure (Machine Race Father God) when faced with someone stronger or more skilled (Zhou Ze).

Character Interactions

• Zhou Ze and Machine Race Father God engage in a battle of wits and strength, with Zhou Ze taunting and provoking Machine Race Father God, who becomes increasingly enraged.
• Other powerhouses watch and participate in the treasure-snatching game, each trying to claim their Qi Mirror Stone pendant.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhou Ze, now a top-tier sixth-rank Universe Master, faces the Machine Race Father God. Despite the Father God's strength being primarily in his puppets, Zhou Ze sees an opportunity to gain the advantage.
• Zhou Ze and the Machine Race Father God engage in a fierce battle, moving away from the Qi Mirror Stone pendant. The Father God's mechanical puppet army intervenes, but Zhou Ze's three avatars break through their encirclement.
• The Machine Race Father God decides to retreat, calculating that the probability of reclaiming the Qi Mirror Stone pendant is zero.
• Zhou Ze observes other Qi Mirror Stones, not worried about his own being taken. He decides to target more stones, leaving one avatar to guard his current ones.
• Thirty-six experts, each with a Qi Mirror Stone, arrive and fight for control. Zhou Ze secures six stones, leading the competition.
• The Insect Race Empress and the Sacred Soul Lord follow closely with three stones each, using their proficiency in soul Secret Arts to gain an advantage.
• The Machine Race Father God, Insect Race Empress, and Shock Demon Ancestor form an alliance to target Zhou Ze's stones.

Character Developments

• Zhou Ze demonstrates his strategic thinking and combat prowess, using his avatars to outmaneuver and outfight his opponents.
• The Machine Race Father God shows his tactical awareness, deciding to retreat rather than risk further damage to his puppets.
• The Insect Race Empress and the Sacred Soul Lord exhibit their skill in soul Secret Arts, using them to secure Qi Mirror Stones.

Significant Themes

• The power of strategy and adaptability in combat, as seen in Zhou Ze's use of his avatars and the Machine Race Father God's decision to retreat.
• The advantage of proficiency in soul Secret Arts, demonstrated by the Insect Race Empress and the Sacred Soul Lord.

Character Interactions

• Zhou Ze vs. the Machine Race Father God: A fierce battle where Zhou Ze gains the upper hand due to his avatars and the Father God's decision to retreat.
• Zhou Ze vs. other experts: Zhou Ze secures six Qi Mirror Stones, leading the competition, while the Insect Race Empress and the Sacred Soul Lord follow closely.
• The Machine Race Father God, Insect Race Empress, and Shock Demon Ancestor: These three form an alliance to target Zhou Ze's stones.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Insect Race Empress allies with Machine Race Father God and Shock Demon Ancestor to seize more Qi Mirror Stone Pendants, aiming to obtain the Qi God Palace.
• Zhou Ze, a human Universe Master, contests ten Qi Mirror Stone Pendants, rivaling the Insect Race Empress who has eight.
• Experts stop fighting and observe Zhou Ze, guessing his identity as the Human Race's Saint Master.

Character Developments

• The Insect Race Empress demonstrates strategic thinking by allying with other Universe Strongest to increase her chances of obtaining the Qi God Palace.
• Zhou Ze reveals his strength, comparable to three Universe Strongest, causing shock and worry among other experts.

Significant Themes

• Greed and ambition, as experts strive to obtain more Qi Mirror Stone Pendants to secure the Qi God Palace.
• The power dynamics of the Primordial Universe, with the Human Race's potential resurgence causing concern.

Character Interactions

• The Insect Race Empress, Machine Race Father God, and Shock Demon Ancestor form an alliance.
• Zhou Ze's three peak Tier Six combat avatars protect the Qi Mirror Stone Pendants he has occupied, while his ordinary Tier Six combat avatar guards the last one.
• Universe Strongest and Masters clash over Zhou Ze's Qi Mirror Stone Pendants after he leaves to confront the Insect Race Empress and Machine Race Father God.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhou Ze attempts to stop the Insect Race Empress from obtaining the eleventh Qi Mirror Stone Pendant but fails.
• Zhou Ze's three clones, each with top-tier sixth-rank combat power, attack the Machine Race Father God and Shock Demon Ancestor, knocking them back.
• Zhou Ze's clones engage in a battle with the three Universe Supreme Masters, with Zhou Ze's combined attacks surpassing the sixth rank and reaching the seventh.
• Blood Bone Lord joins the battle to protect his Qi Mirror Stone Pendant, but Zhou Ze uses a Mind Force attack to incapacitate him.

Character Developments

• Zhou Ze demonstrates his exceptional skill in matters of the soul and his ability to control his clones perfectly, showcasing his immense power and confidence.
• The Insect Race Empress reveals her unease about Zhou Ze's abilities and her desire to obtain the remaining Qi Mirror Stone Pendants.
• Blood Bone Lord shows his practical nature, willing to trade his Qi Mirror Stone Pendant for a peak true treasure despite the risk.

Significant Themes

• The power of the soul and the mind is emphasized, with Zhou Ze's Mind Force attack proving decisive against Blood Bone Lord.
• The theme of curiosity and desire is explored through Zhou Ze's interest in the Insect Race Empress's appearance and her allure.

Character Interactions

• Zhou Ze interacts with the Insect Race Empress, Machine Race Father God, and Shock Demon Ancestor, engaging them in battle and exchanging messages.
• Blood Bone Lord interacts with the Insect Race Empress, agreeing to her terms for a potential trade and engaging Zhou Ze in battle.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhou Ze, using an unknown soul attack, instantly defeats Blood Bone Lord, shocking other Supreme Beings of the Universe.
• The Insect Race Empress seeks help from Void True Demon God, offering peak supreme-treasure weapons in exchange for assistance against Zhou Ze.
• Zhou Ze suspects the Insect Race Empress is rallying other Supreme Beings of the Universe against him.

Character Developments

• Zhou Ze demonstrates his formidable power, instilling fear in other Universe Masters.
• The Insect Race Empress shows determination to secure Qi God Palace, even at great cost.
• Void True Demon God reveals his greed and willingness to exploit the situation for personal gain.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics between Supreme Beings of the Universe and other races.
• The value of peak supreme-treasure weapons and the lengths races will go to obtain them.
• The potential consequences of offending a lone Supreme Being of the Universe.

Character Interactions

• The Insect Race Empress, Machine Race Father God, and Shock Demon Ancestor work together to outmaneuver Zhou Ze.
• The Insect Race Empress and Void True Demon God negotiate a deal, highlighting their mutual self-interest.
• Zhou Ze observes the Insect Race Empress's actions, hinting at potential conflict between them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhou Ze, facing four Universe Strongest and two Universe Masters, plans to seize Qi God Palace.
• The Insect Race Empress claims the final Qi Mirror Stone pendant, matching Zhou Ze's twelve.
• Zhou Ze uses a combined Mind Force attack to temporarily incapacitate Void True Demon God, allowing him to confront the Insect Race Empress alone.

Character Developments

• Zhou Ze demonstrates his strategic thinking and powerful combined attacks, proving his strength against multiple Universe Strongest.
• Void True Demon God shows apprehension towards Zhou Ze's potential and maintains a calm demeanor despite his defeat.
• The Insect Race Empress grows furious at Void True Demon God's inability to delay Zhou Ze.
• The Machine Race Father God becomes flustered and enraged, but holds back due to Void True Demon God's unpredictable nature.

Significant Themes

• Power Dynamics: The balance of power shifts as Zhou Ze faces multiple Universe Strongest, highlighting his strength and strategic thinking.
• Fear and Apprehension: Characters experience fear and apprehension towards Zhou Ze's potential and Void True Demon God's unpredictable nature.
• Alliances and Betrayals: The alliance between the Insect Race Empress, Void True Demon God, and the Machine Race Father God is strained due to Void True Demon God's actions.

Character Interactions

• Zhou Ze and the Insect Race Empress engage in a one-on-one fight after Zhou Ze ties down Void True Demon God and the Machine Race Father God.
• Void True Demon God and the Machine Race Father God argue, revealing their differing attitudes towards Zhou Ze and each other.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhou Ze obtains Qi God Palace after a three-year battle, defeating four Universe Strongest and two top-tier Universe Masters.
• The other competitors, including six Universe Strongest, return empty-handed, causing a stir in the Primordial Universe.
• Zhou Ze's Soul Seal is branded into the control core of Qi God Palace, and he teleports away with the other experts.

Character Developments

• Zhou Ze demonstrates his incredible strength and ability to kill top-tier Universe Masters, earning respect and fear from other races.
• Universe Strongest and Masters from various races, including the Crystal Race, Prison Race, and peak races bordering the Human Race territory, discuss and warn their people about Zhou Ze's power.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics and respect among different races and levels of existence in the Primordial Universe.
• The importance and value of supreme treasures, with peak supreme treasures being highly sought after and valuable, while supreme supreme treasures are priceless.
• The fear and awe inspired by Zhou Ze's strength and abilities, leading other races to issue warnings about him.

Character Interactions

• Zhou Ze interacts with the other competitors, demonstrating his power and causing them to retreat.
• Universe Strongest and Masters from various races discuss and warn their people about Zhou Ze, showing their respect and fear for his power.
• The Insect Race Empress, Machine Race Father God, and Monster Race Universe Strongest gather to discuss Zhou Ze's threat and what to do about it.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The four powerful beings (Insect Race Empress, Shock Demon Ancestor, Dream Demon Ancestor, and Machine Race Father God) acknowledge Zhou Ze's strength and fear his potential.
• They decide to restrain the Human Race's development to delay Zhou Ze's growth.
• Zhou Ze receives an invitation to the highest meeting in the Virtual Universe after emerging from the Primordial Star with the Qi God Palace.
• Zhou Ze learns from Lord Void Gold that Original Ancestor did not possess a supreme treasure due to the potential consequences for the Human Race.

Character Developments

• Zhou Ze's strength and talent are recognized and feared by other powerful beings, leading them to plot against the Human Race.
• Zhou Ze's humility is shown when he questions his placement on a towering throne among Universe Supreme Masters.
• Lord Void Gold reveals his admiration for Zhou Ze's achievements and shares insights about the Human Race's history and the Monster Race's early advantage.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics and politics among different races in the Primordial Universe.
• The importance of strength and potential in determining one's status and influence.
• The consequences of actions taken by powerful beings on their respective races.

Character Interactions

• Zhou Ze and Lord Void Gold discuss Zhou Ze's recent achievements and the Human Race's history.
• Zhou Ze interacts with Giant Axe Founder and Chaos City Lord, who both acknowledge his strength and status.
• The gathered Universe Lords express their excitement and admiration for Zhou Ze's accomplishments.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhou Ze's fame spreads across the Primordial Universe after he single-handedly fights four Universe Strongest and seizes Qi God Palace.
• Universe Venerables and Lords gather to discuss Zhou Ze's feat and his unprecedented strength for a Universe Lord.
• Zhou Ze reveals that his Secret Arts have reached the peak of the sixth tier, allowing him to achieve peak sixth-tier combat power without relying on supreme true treasures.

Character Developments

• Zhou Ze: Becomes famous and gains respect from other Universe Lords and Venerables. Reveals his intention to take the divine body route instead of the Law route to become a Universe Strongest.
• Luo Feng: Feels motivated and eager to make a name for himself after witnessing his teacher's accomplishments.

Significant Themes

• The power of individual strength and skill over external resources (like supreme true treasures).
• The curiosity and admiration of powerful beings for exceptional feats.
• The pressure and ambition that come with being a part of an exceptional lineage (Luo Feng feeling the pressure to live up to his teacher's accomplishments).

Character Interactions

• Universe Lords and Venerables express their admiration and curiosity about Zhou Ze's strength and methods.
• Zhou Ze interacts with other Universe Lords, revealing his plans and answering their questions.
• Luo Feng feels motivated and ambitious after witnessing his teacher's accomplishments.

Key Plot Points

• Zhou Ze offers to trade the Qi God Palace, a top-grade pinnacle supreme treasure, to Universe Lords.
• Many Universe Lords express interest, including Chaos City Lord, who agrees to trade for it.
• Zhou Ze accepts Chaos City Lord's offer of ten pinnacle supreme treasure weapons and materials for forging ten more.

Character Developments

• Zhou Ze demonstrates his generosity and willingness to help other Universe Lords, despite having two pinnacle flying palace supreme treasures himself.
• Chaos City Lord shows his eagerness to acquire more pinnacle supreme treasures to aid his disciples and other Universe Lords.

Significant Themes

• The value and scarcity of pinnacle supreme treasures.
• The importance of such treasures for Universe Lords to defend against Universe Strongests.
• Zhou Ze's role as the Saint Master of the Human Race and his responsibility to help others.

Character Interactions

• Zhou Ze interacts with various Universe Lords, including Chaos City Lord, Giant Axe Founder, and Lord Huang Jian.
• Universe Lords express their eagerness and willingness to trade for the Qi God Palace, showing their desire to improve their strength.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhou Ze expresses interest only in supreme treasures, disappointing the universe lords.
• Giant Axe Founder plans to take more risks in the Universe Sea now that Zhou Ze has risen.
• Zhou Ze hints at his ability to forge a supreme treasure if needed.
• Ice Peak Lord boasts about Zhou Ze's artifact-refining skills, drawing everyone's attention.
• Peng Gong Lord doubts Ice Peak Lord's claims, only to realize he might be right.
• Chaos City Lord confirms Zhou Ze's exceptional talent in artifact refinement.
• Ice Peak Lord expresses confidence in Zhou Ze forging a supreme treasure for him.

Character Developments

• Zhou Ze: Shows humility about his artifact-refining abilities but hints at his potential to forge a supreme treasure.
• Giant Axe Founder: Plans to take more risks in the Universe Sea, showing his adventurous nature.
• Ice Peak Lord: Takes the initiative to show off Zhou Ze's abilities, revealing his pride and confidence in Zhou Ze.
• Peng Gong Lord: Speaks his doubts without considering the implications, showing his honesty and lack of guile.
• Chaos City Lord: Confirms Zhou Ze's exceptional talent in artifact refinement, showing his knowledge of Zhou Ze's abilities.

Significant Themes

• Confidence and self-belief (Ice Peak Lord's confidence in Zhou Ze, Zhou Ze's humility)
• Talent and skill (Zhou Ze's exceptional talent in artifact refinement)
• Showing off and boasting (Ice Peak Lord's behavior)
• Honesty and straightforwardness (Peng Gong Lord's bluntness)

Character Interactions

• Zhou Ze and Ice Peak Lord: Ice Peak Lord shows off Zhou Ze's abilities, and Zhou Ze is amused by his antics.
• Zhou Ze and Chaos City Lord: Chaos City Lord confirms Zhou Ze's talent in artifact refinement.
• Ice Peak Lord and Peng Gong Lord: Ice Peak Lord boasts about Zhou Ze, and Peng Gong Lord expresses doubt, leading to a brief exchange.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhou Ze is asked by Ice Peak Lord about forging supreme true treasures, leading to a discussion among the Lords of the Universe about Zhou Ze's potential in artifact forging.
• Chaos City Lord suggests Zhou Ze host the Peak Genius War, an event usually hosted by Universe Venerables.
• Zhou Ze agrees to host the event, setting the assessment according to his own standards.

Character Developments

• Zhou Ze: Shows humility and willingness to help others, but also maintains focus on his main goal of comprehending Laws and Secret Arts.
• Ice Peak Lord: Demonstrates eccentric behavior by collecting materials for artifact forging, causing surprise among the other Lords of the Universe.
• Chaos City Lord: Shows interest in Zhou Ze's growth and suggests he host the Peak Genius War, acknowledging Zhou Ze's status in the race.

Significant Themes

• Potential and expectations: The Lords of the Universe have high hopes for Zhou Ze's artifact forging abilities, reflecting the theme of potential and expectations placed on exceptional individuals.
• Growth and responsibility: Zhou Ze's willingness to host the Peak Genius War shows his understanding of his new status and the responsibilities that come with it.
• Humility and focus: Zhou Ze maintains a humble attitude despite the high expectations placed on him, keeping his focus on his main goals.

Character Interactions

• Zhou Ze and Ice Peak Lord: Their interaction highlights Ice Peak Lord's eccentric behavior and Zhou Ze's understanding and acceptance of it.
• Zhou Ze and Chaos City Lord: Their conversation demonstrates Chaos City Lord's acknowledgment of Zhou Ze's status and his interest in Zhou Ze's growth and experiences.
• Zhou Ze and the other Lords of the Universe: The group's interaction shows their collective interest in Zhou Ze's artifact forging potential and their eagerness to secure his help in forging true treasures.

Key Plot Points and Events

1. Zhou Ze, a powerful figure in the Human Race, decides to host a new version of the Peak Genius War, renaming it the "Peak Genius Selection Competition," with modified rules to discover hidden geniuses.
2. The competition is announced across the Human Race's universe, with a proclamation visible from every public continent and island in the Virtual Universe. The new rules allow participation from humans across various realms, not just universe countries, and from all levels below the Immortal stage.
3. The news sparks widespread discussion and interest among humans, even drawing the attention of powerhouses usually disinterested in such events.
4. In the Golden Mist Universe Country, the country lord learns about the changes and is intrigued by the generous rewards for the top thousand participants.
5. In the Yuan Chen Universe Country, the ancient country lord is invited by Gu Lun Country Lord to discuss the changes in the Peak Genius War, as Yuan Chen Country Lord was unaware of the updates.

Character Developments

1. Zhou Ze: Showcases his influence and power within the Human Race by deciding to host the Peak Genius Selection Competition with new rules.
2. Country Lords: Display curiosity and interest in the competition, indicating their awareness of its significance and the potential benefits for their respective countries.

Significant Themes

1. Discovery of hidden talent: The competition aims to find geniuses who might have gone undiscovered due to various reasons.
2. Inclusivity: The new rules allow participation from humans across different realms and levels, emphasizing the importance of diversity and equal opportunity.
3. Rewards and incentives: The generous rewards for the top thousand participants highlight the value and prestige associated with the competition.

Character Interactions

1. Zhou Ze (implicitly): His decision to host the competition with new rules impacts the entire Human Race, drawing the attention of country lords and powerhouses.
2. Country Lords (Gu Lun and Yuan Chen): They discuss the changes in the competition, demonstrating their connection and interest in the event.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Country Lords are astonished by the rewards for the Peak Genius Selection Tournament, which include Heavy Treasures and even Supreme Treasures for the top performers' universe countries.
• The rewards are so generous that they seem trivial to the Country Lords, who are used to dealing with Supreme Treasure Points.

Character Developments

• Yuan Chen Country Lord and Gu Lun Country Lord, initially shocked by the rewards, come to understand that these rewards are insignificant to an existence like Zhou Ze (Saint Master).
• Yuan Chen Country Lord decides to prepare for the tournament, showing a newfound determination.

Significant Themes

• The disparity in wealth and power between different levels of existence in the universe.
• The value of temperament and willpower, as emphasized by Zhou Ze's rewards and selection criteria.

Character Interactions

• Yuan Chen Country Lord and Gu Lun Country Lord discuss the rewards, with Gu Lun providing insight and guidance to Yuan Chen.
• Yuan Chen expresses gratitude to Gu Lun for his help and understanding.
• They discuss Ganwu Country Lord's fortune in becoming Zhou Ze's disciple, highlighting the importance of seizing opportunities.