Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wu Sheng encounters a colossal being, half-divine and half-mechanical, with immense power.
• The being recognizes a familiar aura on Wu Sheng, specifically the Beast God Token of the Wind Beast God.
• Wu Sheng shows the being various items his clone has obtained, but it's only interested in the Beast God Token.
• The being identifies itself as 'Pattern,' a servant of the Beast God of Gold and the Special Lifeform 'Desolate Scar.'
• Pattern reveals that the Beast God of Gold was killed by the Chaos City Leader.

Character Developments

• Wu Sheng demonstrates respect and caution towards Pattern, understanding the power imbalance.
• Pattern struggles with maintaining control over its will, showing signs of madness and instability.

Significant Themes

• Power and power dynamics: Wu Sheng acknowledges Pattern's immense power and defers to it.
• Gratitude and betrayal: Pattern expresses bitterness towards humans, implying a past betrayal.
• The fall of the Beast Gods: The story delves into the backstory of the Beast Gods' downfall.

Character Interactions

• Wu Sheng and Pattern: Wu Sheng shows respect and caution, while Pattern is initially impatient and demanding but later expresses gratitude.
• Wu Sheng and his companions: They are temporarily incapacitated by Pattern's will but recover afterward.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wu Sheng learns about the true circumstances surrounding the Beast God's demise from the colossal creature, Desolate Scar.
• The Beast God of Gold left behind a contingency plan involving a Baleful Heart that could contaminate a third of the Human Territory if detonated.
• Desolate Scar reveals that the human army withdrew just as it was about to detonate the Baleful Heart, but it was accidentally contaminated, leading to its current state.

Character Developments

• Wu Sheng gains valuable insights into the ancient history of the Primordial Universe and the true nature of the Beast God's fall.
• Desolate Scar shows a level of intelligence and understanding of its past, despite being driven by instinct due to the Baleful Heart's influence.

Significant Themes

• The theme of power dynamics and betrayal is further emphasized, as Wu Sheng learns about the human army's role in the Beast God's fall.
• The theme of consequences and unintended outcomes is highlighted, as Desolate Scar's accidental contamination leads to its current state.

Character Interactions

• Wu Sheng and Desolate Scar interact, with Desolate Scar sharing its knowledge and Wu Sheng listening attentively.
• Wu Sheng's caution and wariness around Desolate Scar are evident, given its immense power and the potential danger it poses.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wu Sheng learns about the Innate Beast Gods' true nature and the significance of their Beast God Hearts.
• The colossal creature reveals that the Eight Innate Beast Gods used a secret technique that left their Beast God Hearts weakened, leading to their demise.
• Wu Sheng discovers that the colossal creature is a ticking bomb that could self-destruct at any moment.

Character Developments

• Wu Sheng gains a deeper understanding of the Primordial Universe's power dynamics and the true threat posed by Universe Masters.
• The colossal creature shows remorse for its past actions and asks Wu Sheng to help the Special Lifeforms.

Significant Themes

• The power of knowledge and the dangers of ignorance.
• The consequences of past actions and the burden of guilt.
• The struggle between fate and personal choice.

Character Interactions

• Wu Sheng interacts with the colossal creature, learning about the Innate Beast Gods and the secret technique that led to their downfall.
• The colossal creature expresses regret for its past actions and asks Wu Sheng for help, showing a level of vulnerability despite its immense power.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wu Sheng encounters Phantom King and others, who have been enslaved and are on the brink of collapse due to soul damage.
• Wu Sheng uses the Beast God Token to free them and decides to take them with him.
• Wu Sheng rides a Mechanical Giant Lizard back towards the Immortal Temple, but the lizard takes him to a wrong path.
• The Mechanical Giant Lizard leads Wu Sheng to a place where he had previously encountered Ironstone King, and digs up two Desolate Scar spheres.

Character Developments

• Wu Sheng demonstrates his compassion and decisiveness in helping the enslaved Special Lifeforms.
• The Mechanical Giant Lizard shows loyalty and obedience to Wu Sheng, despite its limited intelligence.
• The Desolate Scar spheres are revealed to be powerful entities, hinting at Wu Sheng's potential gain.

Significant Themes

• The power and danger of soul slavery and will assault.
• The importance of companionship and loyalty, as shown by the Mechanical Giant Lizard's behavior.
• The potential for growth and transformation, as represented by the Desolate Scar spheres and the Beast God of Gold's attempted transformations.

Character Interactions

• Wu Sheng interacts with Phantom King and the others, showing concern for their well-being.
• Wu Sheng communicates with the Mechanical Giant Lizard, guiding it towards the correct path.
• Wu Sheng's relationship with the Mechanical Giant Lizard evolves, showing trust and understanding between them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wu Sheng discovers that the Special Lifeform "Desolate Scar" is made of threads resembling Law Secret Patterns.
• He learns that there are four Desolate Scars within the Divine Kingdom of the Beast God of Gold.
• Wu Sheng acquires two Desolate Scar spheres and leaves the Divine Kingdom using his spacecraft, the "Beetle."
• Upon returning to Blood Luo Continent, Wu Sheng is summoned by Xuan Yan Venerable to the Golden Altar.

Character Developments

• Wu Sheng demonstrates his cunning and adaptability in dealing with the Desolate Scars and Mechanical Giant Lizards.
• The Forked Ox desolate beast regains consciousness but is still weakened after its encounter with the Mechanical Giant Lizards.
• Campbell and the other Prison Clan Members maintain their disguises, while Wu Sheng openly displays his spaceship, provoking Blood Luo Continent natives.

Significant Themes

• The power and rarity of Special Lifeforms like Desolate Scar.
• The connection between will, realm, and strength, as seen with the Desolate Scar possessing the Mechanical Giant Lizard.
• The tension and mistrust between Wu Sheng and the natives of Blood Luo Continent.

Character Interactions

• Wu Sheng interacts with the Desolate Scars and the Mechanical Giant Lizard, ultimately acquiring two Desolate Scar spheres.
• Wu Sheng and the Forked Ox desolate beast return to Blood Luo Continent together.
• Wu Sheng, the desolate beast Forked Ox, and Campbell's group are summoned by Xuan Yan Venerable to the Golden Altar, while the other Blood Luo Continent natives are dismissed.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wu Sheng meets Xuan Yan Venerable, who offers help in his mission to find the Beast God Token.
• Xuan Yan Venerable reveals he had previously split his divine body to search for the token, losing a Beast God statue in the process.
• Wu Sheng and Xuan Yan Venerable negotiate the reward for finding the Beast God Token, with Xuan Yan Venerable eventually giving Wu Sheng a supreme treasure, the Cold Jade Axe, as an advance payment.
• Xuan Yan Venerable sets a deadline of ten thousand years for Wu Sheng to find and return the Beast God Token, threatening to hunt him down if he fails.

Character Developments

• Wu Sheng demonstrates negotiation skills and understanding of the situation, pushing Xuan Yan Venerable to offer a better reward.
• Xuan Yan Venerable shows ruthlessness in his dealings, using Wu Sheng's mission as leverage to ensure he follows through.

Significant Themes

• The importance of the Beast God Token and the lengths powerful beings will go to obtain it.
• The ruthless nature of powerful beings and their willingness to use others as pawns.
• The value of time and the consequences of failing to meet deadlines set by powerful beings.

Character Interactions

• Wu Sheng and Xuan Yan Venerable engage in a tense negotiation, with Wu Sheng pushing for a better reward while Xuan Yan Venerable threatens him to ensure he follows through on his mission.
• The interaction highlights the power dynamics between the two characters and the ruthless nature of their dealings.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wu Sheng haggles with Xuan Yan Venerable for resources to activate the second-tier Time-Space Shop, ultimately obtaining a jade axe weapon, three hundred million Blood Luo Crystals, and information about a lost Beast God statue.
• Xuan Yan Venerable reveals that the Immortal Temple is used to suppress baleful aura leaking from the Ancient God Ruins, and that the Beast God statues are crucial for this purpose.
• Wu Sheng learns that the lost Beast God statue might be with the Golden Horn Race, led by Xiluo Duo.
• Wu Sheng warns Xuan Yan Venerable about the Prison Clan obtaining materials for refining origin supreme treasures in the Beast God Divine Kingdom.
• Wu Sheng gives the desolate beast Forked Ox resources to cultivate and leaves the Immortal Temple.

Character Developments

• Wu Sheng demonstrates his negotiation skills and determination to obtain resources for his cultivation.
• Xuan Yan Venerable shows his resourcefulness and willingness to profit from others' actions, even while helping Wu Sheng.
• Forked Ox expresses his admiration for Wu Sheng and his desire to cultivate and improve.

Significant Themes

• The struggle for resources and power in cultivation.
• The importance of information and knowledge in achieving goals.
• The disparity between different races and their cultivation paths.

Character Interactions

• Wu Sheng interacts with Xuan Yan Venerable, negotiating for resources and learning valuable information.
• Wu Sheng interacts with Forked Ox, fulfilling his promise to help the desolate beast and expressing his hope for future meetings.
• Xuan Yan Venerable interacts with Wu Sheng, revealing his profit-driven motives and providing guidance on the lost Beast God statue.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wu Sheng leaves the Immortal Temple in his top-tier spacecraft, "Beetle."
• He realizes that the Prison Clan is pursuing him using a high-end detector.
• Wu Sheng decides to flee towards Sky Erosion Palace, as returning to the Immortal Temple is too risky.
• Ironstone King and Blue Purity King coordinate to block Wu Sheng's escape routes.

Character Developments

• Wu Sheng demonstrates his strategic thinking and quick decision-making under pressure.
• Ironstone King shows his determination and ruthlessness in pursuing Wu Sheng.

Significant Themes

• The importance of external conditions (resources and treasures) in determining one's fate.
• The desperation and danger of Wu Sheng's situation, highlighting the power dynamics between him and the Prison Clan.

Character Interactions

• Wu Sheng interacts with his intelligent assistant, Bright Moon, to assess their situation and plan their escape.
• Ironstone King and Blue Purity King communicate, coordinating their efforts to capture Wu Sheng.
• Campbell, within Ironstone King's World Ring, provides information about Wu Sheng's background, further motivating Ironstone King's pursuit.

Key Plot Points

• Wu Sheng's spacecraft encounters Blue Purity King, a peak King-level expert of the Weeping Tower Family.
• Wu Sheng uses a Fire God Source Crystal to defend against Blue Purity King's attack, drawing Sky Erosion Palace's attention.
• Wu Sheng orders Phantom King to hold back the pursuers at the cost of his life.

Character Developments

• Wu Sheng demonstrates strategic thinking and resourcefulness in dealing with Blue Purity King.
• Phantom King shows loyalty and willingness to sacrifice for Wu Sheng.
• Blue Purity King reveals his strength and ruthlessness.

Significant Themes

• The power of self-destruction and its limitations.
• The disparity in strength between Wu Sheng and his pursuers.
• The attention of Sky Erosion Palace and its potential consequences.

Character Interactions

• Wu Sheng and Phantom King: Master and servant, with Wu Sheng valuing Phantom King's life but also willing to sacrifice him for his own survival.
• Blue Purity King and Wu Sheng: Pursuer and prey, with Blue Purity King underestimating Wu Sheng's capabilities initially.
• Sky Erosion Palace Master and Wu Sheng: Potential enemy, with the master's appearance hinting at possible interference in Wu Sheng's escape.

Key Plot Points

• Wu Sheng recognizes the green glow in his hand as the Elf Clan's Holy King mark, given to him when his clone saved the Elf Clan. The mark resonates among the three Holy Kings.
• He realizes the Sky Erosion Palace Master is also a Holy King, meaning his life is likely safe.
• Ironstone King of the Prison Clan arrives to protest the Palace Master's interference, but the Sky Erosion Palace Master suppresses the region and attacks him with black flames, annihilating 50% of Ironstone King's divine body — leaving him far too weak to resist.
• The Sky Erosion Palace Master takes both Wu Sheng and the three Prison Clan Kings to Sky Erosion Palace for questioning, acting more like an excited turf boss than a lofty expert.
• Wu Sheng is held in a side hall with good food and wine, growing nervous about the delay.
• After several days, he is "released without charge." The Palace Master asks only that Wu Sheng free Jiu Jian, since a Venerable wants to accept Jiu Jian as a personal disciple.
• Wu Sheng is given a black token engraved with a starry sky. He mistakes it for Earth or Source Star, but the messenger says it is their homeland: the Mountain and Sea World.
• The chapter ends on that revelation, closing the volume on a cliffhanger.

Character Developments

• Wu Sheng: Goes from relief to anxiety to bewilderment; he realizes his past kindness to the Elf Clan has unexpectedly saved him, but remains completely in the dark about the "Mountain and Sea World" connection.
• Sky Erosion Palace Master: Revealed to be one of the Elf Clan's three Holy Kings. He is overwhelmingly powerful, casually humiliates a Prison Clan King, yet spares Wu Sheng because of the old bond. His personality is less aloof than expected — almost playful when catching trespassers.
• Ironstone King: Humbled; after losing most of his divine body, he dares not object. His earlier arrogance collapses under the Palace Master's force.
• Blue Purity King: Remains obedient and cautious, avoiding punishment that Ironstone King suffers.

Significant Themes

• Hidden connections: A small act of kindness — saving the Elf Clan — later becomes Wu Sheng's protection.
• Power and mercy: The strong can destroy or spare at will; the Palace Master's mercy comes from identity, not justice.
• Homeland and mystery: The "Mountain and Sea World" hints at a deeper shared origin between Wu Sheng and the Sky Erosion Palace faction, but its meaning is left unexplained.

Character Interactions

• Sky Erosion Palace Master vs. Ironstone King: Confrontation; the Palace Master crushes Ironstone King's resistance with a single black-flame attack.
• Sky Erosion Palace Master and Wu Sheng: Mostly indirect; Wu Sheng is protected by the Holy King mark, then quietly released.
• Wu Sheng and the king-level Immortal: The messenger delivers the release order and explains that Jiu Jian has caught a Venerable's attention, then reveals the token's homeland is called the Mountain and Sea World, shocking Wu Sheng.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wu Sheng realizes that the Palace Master's hometown might also be from the Ganwu Universe Country.
• Wu Sheng decides to restore Jiu Jian's freedom, giving him a golden World Ring with 10 billion Hunyuan Units, a detector worth 50 billion, and an Oath Soul Crystal.
• Wu Sheng removes the "Mind Control" imprint from Jiu Jian's soul, severing their master-servant connection.
• Jiu Jian completes his training mission and leaves for the Primal Secret Region.
• Phantom King, in a beetle spacecraft, passes through a transit zone en route to the Nine Flames Universe Country.

Character Developments

• Wu Sheng shows reluctance in giving up Jiu Jian's talent but prioritizes safety and less trouble.
• Jiu Jian feels grateful for Wu Sheng's help and acknowledges him as his master despite the removed imprint.
• Phantom King, now in charge of the spacecraft, shows no signs of distress from Wu Sheng's absence.

Significant Themes

• The theme of loss and gain, as seen in Jiu Jian's perspective.
• The importance of authorization and tokens for cosmic travel.

Character Interactions

• Wu Sheng and Jiu Jian: Wu Sheng helps Jiu Jian grow stronger and then sets him free, showing a mix of reluctance and wisdom.
• Jiu Jian and Wu Sheng: Jiu Jian feels gratitude towards Wu Sheng and acknowledges him as his master even after the imprint is removed.
• Phantom King and the ape-man: Phantom King presents the Palace Master's token, allowing him to pass through the transit zone.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wu Sheng and Phantom King escape the Primal Secret Region using a one-use token, returning to the Dark Universe.
• Wu Sheng ponders about the Sky Erosion Palace Master's strength and origins.
• Phantom King explains the concept of 'a region of space-time' controlled by Universe Masters and its implications in battles against them.

Character Developments

• Wu Sheng: He gains a supreme treasure weapon and considers rewarding Phantom King for his contributions. He becomes more curious and intrigued about the Sky Erosion Palace Master's background.
• Phantom King: He shows relief after their escape and expresses his eagerness to receive rewards from Wu Sheng. He demonstrates his knowledge about Universe Masters and their 'regions of space-time.'

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics between Universe Masters, Universe Venerables, and Universe Overlords, with a focus on the unique advantage of 'a region of space-time' controlled by Universe Masters.
• The various methods to increase one's strength, such as possessing Special Lifeforms, using secret techniques, or employing powerful armor.

Character Interactions

• Wu Sheng and Phantom King: They work together to escape the Primal Secret Region, and Wu Sheng considers Phantom King's contributions for rewards. They discuss the Sky Erosion Palace Master's strength and origins, with Phantom King providing valuable insights about Universe Masters.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wu Sheng and Phantom King discuss the mysterious past of Sky Erosion Palace Master, speculating that he might have possessed a Special Lifeform.
• Wu Sheng returns to the Nine Flames Universe Country after his journey, using a Machine Clan spacecraft to travel back to Jade Splendor Star.
• Wu Sheng's Original Body has been managing his pharmaceutical business, earning a net profit of nearly 750 billion Hunyuan Units over 130 years.
• Wu Sheng receives a summons from Yanming King, who informs him that the Nine Flame Country Lord wishes to meet him.

Character Developments

• Wu Sheng's Yan Shen Clan Clone has gained significantly from his experiences and adventures, while his Original Body has been successfully managing his pharmaceutical business.
• Yanming King shows respect and enthusiasm towards Wu Sheng, indicating a change in his attitude since their last meeting.

Significant Themes

• The power and potential of possessing a Special Lifeform.
• The importance of wealth and resources in the universe, and the risks associated with amassing them.
• The influence of powerful beings and their summons.

Character Interactions

• Wu Sheng and Phantom King discuss the past of Sky Erosion Palace Master, leading to speculations about his origins and abilities.
• Wu Sheng interacts with Yanming King, who informs him of the Nine Flame Country Lord's summons, showing a more respectful and enthusiastic demeanor.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wu Sheng is summoned by the Nine Flame Country Lord in reality, not the virtual universe.
• The summons is related to the Yan Shen Clan and requires Wu Sheng to return to Jade Splendor Star within a month.
• Yanming King arrives with three Nine Flame Clan experts wearing Soldier Armor, which can weaken most physical and soul attacks.

Character Developments

• Wu Sheng is surprised and cautious about the sudden summons but decides to comply.
• Yanming King shows respect and consideration for Wu Sheng, arranging a meeting and even offering to help if Wu Sheng can't return in time.
• The Nine Flame Clan experts display pride in their Soldier Armor, hinting at their race's military prowess.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics between races and their leaders, as seen in the comparison between the Yan Shen Clan and the Nine Flame Clan.
• The potential of mechanical-style treasures, as represented by Soldier Armor.

Character Interactions

• Wu Sheng and Yanming King maintain a respectful and cautious relationship, with Yanming King showing deference to Wu Sheng's status as a universe venerable.
• Wu Sheng interacts with the Nine Flame Clan experts, showing curiosity and knowledge about their Soldier Armor.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wu Sheng, the Pavilion Master, is invited by three Black Armored Envoys of the Nine Flame Country Lord to visit the Nine Flames Secret Realm.
• Wu Sheng and Yanming King, accompanied by the envoys, travel to the Nine Flames Secret Realm using a biological spacecraft and Divine Kingdom teleportation.
• Wu Sheng reveals he has a pseudo-heavy treasure-level armor to sell, which can weaken physical attacks by 90% and Soul Attacks by 50%.

Character Developments

• Wu Sheng: Shows his business acumen by selling the armor, demonstrating his adaptability and resourcefulness.
• Yanming King: Expresses his eagerness to purchase the armor, revealing his desire for self-defense and his financial capabilities.

Significant Themes

• Wealth and Power: The value of the armor and the high price Yanming King is willing to pay highlight the importance of wealth and power in the universe.
• Self-Defense: The armor's ability to weaken attacks emphasizes the theme of self-defense and survival in a dangerous universe.

Character Interactions

• Wu Sheng and Yanming King: Their interaction revolves around the sale of the armor, with Wu Sheng playing the seller and Yanming King the eager buyer.
• Wu Sheng and the Black Armored Envoys: Their interaction is minimal, but they show deference to Wu Sheng due to his status and the status of the Nine Flame Country Lord.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wu Sheng forges five Pseudo Heavy Treasure Armors using his Innate Secret Art, "Ten Thousand Treasure Mountain."
• He sells four of them at an auction, earning 360 billion Hunyuan Units in profit.
• Yanming King and the three black-armored envoys reveal the existence of the Ancient God Altar, a place where powerful experts seek opportunities.

Character Developments

• Wu Sheng demonstrates his prowess as a treasure refiner, making a substantial profit from selling the Pseudo Heavy Treasure Armors.
• Yanming King and the black-armored envoys show their determination to improve their clan's situation, revealing their desperation for a solution to the Life Gene degeneration issue.

Significant Themes

• The power of treasure refinement and the value of Pseudo Heavy Treasure-level items.
• The desperation of the Nine Flame Clan to find a solution to their Life Gene degeneration issue.
• The potential opportunities that the Ancient God Altar might offer.

Character Interactions

• Wu Sheng teases Yanming King during the sale of the Pseudo Heavy Treasure Armors, leading to a bidding storm between Yanming King and the black-armored envoys.
• Yanming King and the black-armored envoys discuss the Ancient God Altar and its potential benefits for Wu Sheng and the Nine Flame Clan.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wu Sheng learns about the Ancient God Altar's true purpose: selecting leaders of the Yan Shen Clan lineage, not a fixed life planet for reproduction.
• The Altar's difficulty is lower than claiming the Star Tower but not easy.
• Wu Sheng learns that only Domain Lords of the Ninth Order or lower can enter, and each person can only enter once in their lifetime.
• The Altar's rewards are based on luck and vary greatly; some may receive valuable treasures like the Ancient God Heart or Ancient God Soul, while others may get little.
• Wu Sheng and Yanming King travel to the Nine Flames Secret Realm, where Wu Sheng learns about other human geniuses gathering to enter the Ancient God Altar.
• Wu Sheng discovers that possessing a Yan Shen Clan body may offer special treatment but has potential restrictions, which worries him.

Character Developments

• Wu Sheng shows curiosity and caution about the Ancient God Altar's unique nature and risks.
• Yanming King displays knowledge about the Altar's history and mechanics, as well as a critical view of other human races' attempts to enter it.

Significant Themes

• Luck and chance play a significant role in determining rewards within the Ancient God Altar.
• The Yan Shen Clan's unique status and potential restrictions are highlighted.
• The power dynamics between the Nine Flame Clan and other human races are explored.

Character Interactions

• Wu Sheng interacts with Yanming King and the black-armored envoys, learning about the Ancient God Altar's mechanics and history.
• Wu Sheng and Yanming King discuss the potential risks and rewards of entering the Ancient God Altar.
• Other human powerhouses show interest in Wu Sheng's arrival and his escort by Yanming King and the black-armored envoys.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wu Sheng and his group arrive at the Nine Flame Country Lord's palace, which is immense and formerly belonged to Yan Emperor.
• They meet the Nine Flame Country Lord, who offers Wu Sheng an opportunity to enter the Ancient God Altar.
• The Country Lord reveals that the Ancient God Altar may contain two precious treasures: the Ancient God Heart and Ancient God Soul, which could help the Nine Flame Clan regain their lost powers.
• He promises to exchange these treasures for his own if Wu Sheng finds them, and also offers a favor or a recommended slot to the Prison Clan if Wu Sheng finds one or both treasures, respectively.

Character Developments

• Wu Sheng demonstrates strong willpower and composure when faced with the Country Lord's tempting offers.
• The Nine Flame Country Lord shows himself to be shrewd and calculating, using Wu Sheng's potential discovery of the treasures to benefit his clan.

Significant Themes

• The power of ancient treasures and their potential to change the fate of a clan.
• The temptation of wealth and power, and the willpower required to resist it.
• The importance of opportunities and the potential consequences of seizing them.

Character Interactions

• Wu Sheng and the Country Lord have a formal, respectful interaction, with the Country Lord testing Wu Sheng's resolve and offering him a chance to prove himself.
• Yanming King and the black-armored envoys are awestruck by the Country Lord's promises, highlighting the immense value of the treasures and the opportunities at stake.

Chapter Summary

1. Key Plot Points & Events

• Nine Flame Country Lord dismisses Yanming King and others, then explains to Wu Sheng the true purpose of racial wars: they serve as a mechanism for tempering a race's geniuses, with rewards prepared for standout performers.
• He reveals that the Prison Clan offers "recommendation slots" to enter their perilous regions (e.g., high-level Soul Oath Land) in exchange for core resources like access to humanity's Virtual Universe. These slots are the actual rewards for geniuses in the upcoming small-scale war between humans and the Machine Clan.
• The Nine Flame Clan holds two fixed slots. The Country Lord promises Wu Sheng one slot if he helps find two specific treasures.
• Wu Sheng immediately recognizes the slot as a "ticket" to the Prison Clan's Soul Oath Land and realizes its true value. More importantly, he sees the potential for cross-race arbitrage—buying rare resources cheaply within one race and selling them at astronomical prices in another—a business far greater than his potion trade.
• He leaves, joins Yanming King and three black-armored envoys, and they travel to a massive side hall where several thousand Domain Lord-level geniuses are gathered.
• Yanming King jokingly introduces some geniuses, including the domineering golden-haired Tian Yu (inspection envoy from Ancient Wheel Universe Country) and a golden-armored ape-man named True Yan, who once destroyed a slave organization and impeached an official. Wu Sheng's attention locks onto True Yan.

2. Character Developments

• Wu Sheng: Demonstrates shrewdness and long-term ambition. Instead of being swayed by the Country Lord's reward, he immediately perceives the deeper economic arbitrage opportunities across racial boundaries, indicating a merchant's mindset combined with strategic vision.
• Nine Flame Country Lord: Appears generous and manipulative, but is unaware of Wu Sheng's greater scheming. His offer reveals the political economy behind racial conflict.
• Yanming King: Shows a friendly, humorous side, teasing Wu Sheng. His banter about the armor reinforces his practical, down-to-earth personality.
• The three black-armored envoys: Serve as supportive/expository side characters, engaging in lighthearted banter.

3. Significant Themes

• Racial Politics & Economics: Wars are framed not just as conflict but as structured systems to distribute resources and temper talent. Cross-race trade (Virtual Universe access vs. Prison Clan treasures) is used to benefit both sides.
• Ambition & Opportunity: Wu Sheng's realization of the arbitrage potential signifies his evolution from a potion merchant to a potential interstellar magnate, highlighting themes of opportunity within crisis.
• Genius Nurturing: The gathering of several thousand Domain Lord geniuses showcases humanity's systematic advantage in training law comprehension, contrasted with the Prison Clan's struggles.

4. Character Interactions

• Wu Sheng & Nine Flame Country Lord: Formal negotiation; the Lord tries to entice Wu Sheng with a grand reward, while Wu Sheng internally sees through and exceeds the offer.
• Wu Sheng & Yanming King & envoys: Friendly, casual banter about armor prices and the Ancient God Altar, establishing camaraderie.
• Wu Sheng & the gathered geniuses (Tian Yu, True Yan, etc.): Indirect encounter; Wu Sheng observes them, with special focus on True Yan, likely foreshadowing future rivalry or alliance.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wu Sheng and Yanming King enter the Ancient God Altar, where Wu Sheng meets a Yan Shen Clan Clone resembling him.
• Wu Sheng learns about the Ancient God Altar's history and dangers from Yanming King.
• Wu Sheng encounters Huang Jie, a Wild God Clan member who has taken possession of a Yan Shen Clan body, and Great Wild King, a powerful being protecting Huang Jie's group.

Character Developments

• Wu Sheng shows respect and understanding towards Yanming King's concerns about the Ancient God Altar's dangers.
• Huang Jie and Great Wild King are introduced as new characters with ties to the Wild God Clan.

Significant Themes

• The power and mystery of the Ancient God Altar.
• The relationship and history between the Wild God Clan, Yan Shen Clan, and Nine Flame Clan.
• The importance of caution and respect for unknown territories.

Character Interactions

• Wu Sheng and Yanming King discuss the Ancient God Altar's history and dangers.
• Wu Sheng and Huang Jie's groups exchange greetings, with Great Wild King showing interest in Wu Sheng's background.
• Wu Sheng and Great Wild King acknowledge each other's status and power.