Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Zhiyu is diagnosed with lung cancer and decides not to seek treatment.
• He returns to his childhood home in Jiang City and discovers an old rosewood box containing various items, including a white scroll.
• Upon unrolling the scroll, Lu Zhiyu finds a tiny, invisible grasshopper painting. When he touches it, the grasshopper comes to life and hops off the scroll.
• Lu Zhiyu experiments with the scroll, discovering it contains a two-dimensional space (Painting Space) where time does not exist, and living things cannot survive without being torn apart.

Character Developments

• Lu Zhiyu, facing his mortality, becomes more curious and adventurous, embracing the extraordinary discovery of the Painting Space.

Significant Themes

• Mortality and the acceptance of death.
• The extraordinary in the ordinary.
• The nature of time and dimensionality.

Character Interactions

• Lu Zhiyu interacts with the Painting Space and its contents, learning about its properties and limitations through his experiments.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Zhiyu decides to analyze a peculiar painting using the theory of the three axioms of the universe (time, space, and mass).
• He guesses the painting is an entrance to a two-dimensional world, with no mass, space, or time inside.
• Lu Zhiyu plans to inject mass into the painting to create a stable two-dimensional world with time and space.
• He connects a camera to the painting and observes a strange, flat image with a sideways '8' symbol.
• Lu Zhiyu reaches into the painting, retrieves the symbol, and it burrows into his brain, causing him to lose consciousness.
• He awakens with a basic understanding of how to operate and control the two-dimensional world within the painting.

Character Developments

• Lu Zhiyu shows curiosity, determination, and bravery in exploring the unknown, but also experiences fear and shock.
• He demonstrates adaptability and resilience, comparing the strange intrusion to cancer cells and accepting it as a potential death sentence.

Significant Themes

• Exploration and discovery of the unknown.
• The relationship between time, space, and mass.
• The consequences of human curiosity and interaction with the unknown.

Character Interactions

• Lu Zhiyu interacts with a delivery guy, but the primary interactions are with the painting and the mysterious symbol.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Zhiyu steals soil from Mulan Mountain to create a two-dimensional world.
• He opens the entrance to the Painting Space, causing significant environmental changes at Mulan Mountain.
• Lu Zhiyu stabilizes the world and discovers ants moving within it.
• He creates a sun and moon, establishing a day-night cycle.
• Lu Zhiyu adjusts the speed of matter to accelerate time within the Painting Space, making one day outside equal twenty-seven years inside.

Character Developments

• Lu Zhiyu demonstrates his creativity, determination, and resourcefulness in designing and manipulating the two-dimensional world.
• He shows a growing understanding of the Painting Space's mechanics and its connection to the real world.

Significant Themes

• Creation and Control: Lu Zhiyu's ability to create and manipulate the two-dimensional world explores themes of creation, control, and the consequences of one's actions.
• Time and Space: The chapter delves into the relationship between time and space, with Lu Zhiyu accelerating time within the Painting Space.

Character Interactions

• Lu Zhiyu interacts with online forums and netizens to gather information about two-dimensional worlds, though there are no direct interactions with other characters in this chapter.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Zhiyu, a man living alone, decides to introduce animal life into his isolated, accelerated time dimension, Painting Space, by catching ants from his yard.
• Xia Fan, the younger sister of Lu Zhiyu's former love, Xia Yan, visits him unexpectedly, disrupting his solitude.
• Lu Zhiyu orders a formicarium with a queen ant and observes the rapid evolution of the ant colony under accelerated time in Painting Space.
• The ant colony splits into two groups, Flying Ants and Ground Ants, which further evolve into diverse species, including aquatic lifeforms.

Character Developments

• Lu Zhiyu: Initially focused on his personal space and past, he becomes fascinated by the rapid evolution and diversification of the ant colony in Painting Space, showing a renewed interest in life and change.
• Xia Fan: Grown from a little girl into a confident, outspoken young woman, she serves as a reminder of Lu Zhiyu's past and the passage of time.

Significant Themes

• Time and change: The accelerated time in Painting Space allows Lu Zhiyu to witness the rapid evolution of the ant colony, reflecting on the passage of time and the inevitability of change in his own life.
• Solitude vs. connection: Lu Zhiyu's initial desire for solitude is disrupted by Xia Fan's visit, highlighting the tension between his desire for isolation and the human need for connection.

Character Interactions

• Lu Zhiyu and Xia Fan: Their interaction is marked by awkwardness and tension, as Lu Zhiyu struggles to reconcile his past with Xia Fan's intrusion into his current life. Despite this, they share a friendly exchange, with Xia Fan teasing Lu Zhiyu about his old love, Xia Yan.
• Lu Zhiyu and the ant colony: Lu Zhiyu becomes engrossed in observing the ant colony's rapid evolution, demonstrating his fascination with the life cycle and diversification of these simple creatures.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Zhiyu is dragged by Xia Fan to a dinner and karaoke with her friends, where he observes the openness and freedom of the younger generation.
• Lu Zhiyu helps Xia Fan, who is drunk, back home but she refuses to go back to her parents' place, so she stays at Lu Zhiyu's house.
• The next morning, Xia Fan leaves for school, and Lu Zhiyu discovers that the insect swarm in the Painting Space has started evolving and developing intelligence.
• Lu Zhiyu enters the Painting Space using his authority and observes an Insect Queen leading the Zerg Race, controlling them through a special space filled with silver light.

Character Developments

• Xia Fan: She is shown to be outgoing, carefree, and independent, as she stays out late and doesn't go home despite her parents living nearby.
• Lu Zhiyu: He is portrayed as responsible and caring, as he ensures Xia Fan gets home safely and lets her stay at his place. He also shows curiosity and determination in exploring the Painting Space.

Significant Themes

• Evolution and intelligence: The Zerg Race's evolution and the Insect Queen's development of intelligence are central themes.
• Control and leadership: The Insect Queen's control over the Zerg Race and Lu Zhiyu's exploration of her abilities highlight themes of control and leadership.

Character Interactions

• Lu Zhiyu and Xia Fan: Their interaction is brief but shows a friendly and comfortable dynamic, with Lu Zhiyu acting as a responsible older brother figure.
• Lu Zhiyu and the Insect Queen: Their interaction, though not direct, is tense and intriguing, as Lu Zhiyu observes the Insect Queen's control over the Zerg Race and her connection to a mysterious space.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Zhiyu wakes up after a day and night of sleep, feeling more sensitive to his surroundings.
• He discovers he can hear people's thoughts, not their spoken words.
• He experiments with his new ability in a restaurant and on the street, finding it has a range of about two meters.
• He realizes the Universe Scroll is a gateway to lower dimensions and begins exploring its connection to his new power.

Character Development

• Lu Zhiyu gains a new supernatural ability, Mind Reading, and explores its limits and potential.
• He becomes excited about the possibility of using this ability to cure his cancer.

Significant Themes

• The exploration of consciousness and its connection to the physical world.
• The concept of Source Substance, a primordial power that strengthens consciousness.
• The idea of dimensional worlds and the essence of life at different dimensions.

Character Interactions

• Lu Zhiyu interacts with waitresses at a restaurant, experiencing their thoughts and reactions to him.
• He observes people on the street, hearing their thoughts as he passes by.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Zhiyu, a new student, signs up for yoga lessons with Cai Jiajia, the instructor.
• Lu Zhiyu discovers he can sense others' thoughts and emotions, including Cai Jiajia's distress.
• After the lesson, Lu Zhiyu invites Cai Jiajia to dinner, where they bond over shared experiences.
• Cai Jiajia invites Lu Zhiyu to her apartment, and they spend more time together.

Character Developments

• Lu Zhiyu: Shows empathy and understanding towards Cai Jiajia's emotional state. Uses his ability to read minds to connect with her. Exhibits confidence, humor, and a refined demeanor.
• Cai Jiajia: Initially distracted and upset due to a recent breakup. Opens up to Lu Zhiyu, finding comfort and enjoyment in his company. Shows vulnerability and a willingness to connect with him.

Significant Themes

• Emotional Connection: Lu Zhiyu uses his ability to sense emotions to understand and connect with Cai Jiajia, helping her overcome her distress.
• Honesty and Openness: Both characters open up about their past experiences, fostering a deeper bond between them.
• Enjoying the Present: Lu Zhiyu's philosophy is to enjoy life's moments without overthinking, as reflected in his approach to his relationship with Cai Jiajia.

Character Interactions

• Lu Zhiyu and Cai Jiajia initially interact as student and teacher, but their relationship evolves into a friendship and potential romantic connection.
• Lu Zhiyu uses his ability to read minds to understand Cai Jiajia's emotions and tailor his interactions accordingly, leading to a deeper connection between them.
• They bond over shared experiences and enjoy each other's company, leading to an invitation to Cai Jiajia's apartment.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Zhiyu awakens his mental power and gains the ability to see his body's internal structures.
• He discovers cancer cells in his lungs and decides to treat his lung cancer by improving his overall health.
• Lu Zhiyu plans to stimulate his body's glands to secrete hormones, controlling his physical development and health.
• He begins the process, experiencing soreness, pain, and increased appetite as his body changes.
• Over half a month, Lu Zhiyu's height increases, his skin improves, and his muscles become more defined. His lung cancer cells start to die off.

Character Developments

• Lu Zhiyu: Becomes more confident and proactive in his health after awakening his mental power. He takes initiative in treating his lung cancer and improves his physical condition significantly.
• Cai Jiajia: Not directly developed in this chapter, but she notices Lu Zhiyu's changes and comments on them.

Significant Themes

• Self-improvement: Lu Zhiyu takes charge of his health and actively works to improve his body.
• Awakening abilities: Lu Zhiyu's mental power awakens, granting him unique insights into his body.
• Cancer as a symptom: Lu Zhiyu understands cancer as a result of an unhealthy body, focusing on overall health rather than just treating the disease.

Character Interactions

• Lu Zhiyu and Cai Jiajia: They go on dates, but their relationship is not the focus of this chapter. Cai Jiajia merely comments on Lu Zhiyu's changes.
• Lu Zhiyu and his body: The primary interaction is between Lu Zhiyu and his own body as he stimulates his glands and observes the changes.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Zhiyu notices he's attracting excessive attention due to his appearance.
• He learns he's giving off a scent that appeals to women.
• Cai Jiajia ends their relationship, choosing to return to her boyfriend.
• Lu Zhiyu finds Xia Fan waiting for him at his door, heartbroken after being dumped.

Character Developments

• Lu Zhiyu: Realizes the extent of his physical transformation and decides to live life for his own interests.
• Cai Jiajia: Chooses to return to her boyfriend despite Lu Zhiyu's appeal, showing resolve and commitment to her original relationship.
• Xia Fan: Struggles with heartbreak and is initially shocked by Lu Zhiyu's transformation.

Significant Themes

• Physical appearance and its impact on societal perception.
• The consequences of transformation and change.
• The struggle between personal desires and commitments in relationships.

Character Interactions

• Lu Zhiyu and Cai Jiajia: Their relationship comes to an end as Cai Jiajia chooses to return to her boyfriend, leading to a bittersweet farewell.
• Lu Zhiyu and Xia Fan: Xia Fan's heartbreak brings her to Lu Zhiyu's doorstep, leading to a moment of tender care from Lu Zhiyu as he helps her dry her hair. Their interaction is brief but shows a shift in their dynamic, with Xia Fan initially not recognizing Lu Zhiyu due to his transformation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Zhiyu visits the hospital for a full physical examination to confirm his recovery.
• He encounters a flirtatious female doctor who offers her personal services.
• Lu Zhiyu discovers that the Source Substance scale in his mind has risen by a segment upon returning home.

Character Developments

• Lu Zhiyu: Shows concern for his health and well-being. He's more assertive in rejecting Xia Fan's advances.
• Xia Fan: Becomes more persistent and forward in her pursuit of Lu Zhiyu.
• Dr. Li Wei: Reveals a flirtatious side while examining Lu Zhiyu.

Significant Themes

• Health and well-being: Lu Zhiyu's focus on his physical health reflects his newfound appreciation for life.
• Power and control: Lu Zhiyu's ability to adjust the Painting Space's rules with Source Substance symbolizes his growing power and control over his environment.

Character Interactions

• Lu Zhiyu and Xia Fan: Their dynamic shifts as Xia Fan becomes more open about her feelings, while Lu Zhiyu remains hesitant.
• Lu Zhiyu and Dr. Li Wei: Their interaction highlights the contrast between the doctor's professional demeanor and her personal advances.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Zhiyu discovers the first Insect Queen has died, triggering a significant increase in his Source Substance scale.
• He observes the rapid evolution and development of the Zerg Race in the Painting Space, which now resembles a civilization with advanced biological weapons.
• Lu Zhiyu calculates he can break through his psychic barrier in five days.
• At River City University, Lu Zhiyu attracts attention from female students, who express interest in him.
• Lu Zhiyu has dinner with Doctor Li Wei, and they spend the night together.

Character Developments

• Lu Zhiyu: Realizes the potential threat of the Zerg Race, plans to break through his psychic barrier, and starts a relationship with Doctor Li Wei.
• Doctor Li Wei: Shows interest in Lu Zhiyu, pursues him, and they begin dating.

Significant Themes

• Rapid evolution and potential threats of advanced life forms (Zerg Race).
• The allure of power and the desire to break through barriers (Lu Zhiyu's psychic barrier).
• Attraction and relationships (Lu Zhiyu and Doctor Li Wei).

Character Interactions

• Lu Zhiyu interacts with various Zerg Race creatures in the Painting Space, observing their development.
• Lu Zhiyu attracts the attention of female students at River City University.
• Lu Zhiyu and Doctor Li Wei go on a date, leading to the start of their relationship.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Zhiyu, using his mental power, observes the world and his body's information, then delves into his genes and sees humanity's evolutionary template.
• He conceives an idea to alter the human gene template for evolution.
• Lu Zhiyu sets up a lab and begins experiments on mice, trying to modify their genes and create an evolution serum.

Character Development

• Lu Zhiyu's mental power evolves, allowing him to observe and manipulate information at a microscopic level.
• He becomes determined to alter human evolution through genetic modification.

Significant Themes

• The power of knowledge and understanding, as Lu Zhiyu's mental abilities allow him to grasp complex genetic information.
• The potential and danger of genetic manipulation, as Lu Zhiyu struggles to control the changes he initiates.

Character Interactions

• Lu Zhiyu interacts with Wang Yi, an old classmate, to help purchase lab equipment.
• Lu Zhiyu experiments on mice, highlighting his determination and lack of ethical consideration for the animals' welfare.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Zerg Race in the Painting Space develops bioenergy and begins mass production of troops, led by one dominant Insect Queen.
• The Insect Queen's unchecked reproduction exhausts all resources, leading to the collapse of the Zerg Race civilization and the destruction of the Painting Space.
• Lu Zhiyu gains new knowledge about controlling the Universe Scroll and creating dimensional passages due to the Zerg Race's extinction.
• The dominant Insect Queen escapes the Painting Space through a dimensional passage before its collapse.

Character Developments

• Lu Zhiyu: Becomes more emotionally invested in the civilizations within the Painting Space, feeling helpless and upset at the Zerg Race's destruction. He also gains new knowledge and plans to create a larger, more stable space.
• The Insect Queen: Demonstrates strategic thinking by preparing to escape the Painting Space and seeking the "world of the gods."

Significant Themes

• The consequences of unchecked growth and consumption, leading to environmental collapse and civilizational decline.
• The struggle for survival and the pursuit of power, as seen in the Insect Queen's actions.
• The interconnectedness of different dimensions and the potential for life to migrate between them.

Character Interactions

• Lu Zhiyu and the Insect Queen: Their relationship evolves from one of creation and observation to one of conflict and escape, as the Insect Queen defies Lu Zhiyu's control and leaves the Painting Space.
• Lu Zhiyu and Li Wei: Their relationship deepens as they spend more time together, with Li Wei visiting Lu Zhiyu's house for the first time. They discuss Lu Zhiyu's future plans, and Li Wei expresses her jealousy of other women's attraction to him.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Zhiyu designs a new world within the Universe Scroll, choosing a Crystal Wall System world composed of countless planes, with an Ether Sea or Astral Realm beyond.
• He decides against an immortal-cultivation or fantasy setting due to its vastness and difficulty in control, opting for a low-magic world that combines technology.
• Lu Zhiyu opens a Dimensional Gate to absorb external energy, causing a global phenomenon where the Sun's energy is temporarily devoured, plunging Earth into darkness for over ten minutes.

Character Developments

• Lu Zhiyu demonstrates his ability to control and manipulate the Universe Scroll, showing growth in his understanding and application of his powers.
• He exhibits caution and foresight in designing the new world, considering potential challenges and his own limitations.

Significant Themes

• Power and Control: Lu Zhiyu's growing ability to manipulate the Universe Scroll and the world within it explores the theme of power and control, as he grapples with the responsibilities and consequences of his actions.
• Creation and Responsibility: Lu Zhiyu's designs for the new world reflect his desire to create a space where everyone can evolve and cultivate, driving civilization forward. However, the global phenomenon he causes highlights the responsibility that comes with his powers.

Character Interactions

• The chapter focuses primarily on Lu Zhiyu's internal thoughts and actions, with minimal interaction with other characters. However, the global reaction to the solar phenomenon hints at the potential consequences of his actions on humanity.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Zhiyu discovers his Universe Scroll's plane has inflated into a vast, real-world-like space.
• He creates a new world, Maria World, within the scroll, complete with land, sky, oceans, and life.
• Lu Zhiyu realizes that accelerating time in Maria World requires more energy as its rules become more complete.
• His actions on Earth cause a global eclipse and magnetic field disruption, sparking various rumors and theories.

Character Developments

• Lu Zhiyu demonstrates his growing understanding and control over the Universe Scroll's power, though he remains cautious about his capabilities.
• Li Wei is seen supporting Lu Zhiyu, showing concern for his actions' global impact.

Significant Themes

• Power and Responsibility: Lu Zhiyu grapples with the immense power at his disposal and the potential consequences of his actions, emphasizing the need for caution and responsibility.
• Creation and Control: The chapter explores Lu Zhiyu's ability to create and shape worlds, raising questions about his control over these creations and the limits of his power.

Character Interactions

• Lu Zhiyu and Li Wei are seen together, supporting each other as they navigate the strange events and Lu Zhiyu's growing power.
• Lu Zhiyu interacts with the pet shop owner, negotiating the purchase of the shop, showing his determination to follow through on his plans.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Zhiyu travels to Shennongjia to collect various plants, animals, and materials to enrich the ecosystem of Maria World.
• He introduces white mice, fish, cats, and dogs into Maria World, which begin to breed and form small populations.
• Lu Zhiyu becomes obsessed with perfecting Maria World's biodiversity, collecting numerous plant seeds and capturing various animals.
• He discovers an albino bear and successfully captures it using the Universe Scroll.

Character Developments

• Lu Zhiyu demonstrates his obsession with perfecting Maria World's ecosystem and his disregard for the legality and morality of his actions.
• His physical prowess and mental power allow him to traverse the mountains safely and efficiently.

Significant Themes

• The power of nature and the importance of biodiversity.
• The consequences of human intervention in natural ecosystems.
• Lu Zhiyu's disregard for rules and morality in pursuit of his goals.

Character Interactions

• Lu Zhiyu interacts with various animals, capturing and introducing them into Maria World without any ethical consideration.
• He encounters an albino bear, which he successfully captures using the Universe Scroll.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Zhiyu spends a week in Shennongjia, communicating with animals and collecting samples.
• He encounters a group of tourists being attacked by monkeys and scares them off using a whistle and mental power.
• Lu Zhiyu discovers a dinosaur egg fossil on the ground.

Character Developments

• Lu Zhiyu demonstrates his calm and resourceful nature under pressure, helping the injured tourists and discovering the dinosaur egg fossil.
• Xue Kai, the leader of the hiking team, shows responsibility and quick thinking in handling the emergency.

Significant Themes

• The power of nature and the potential dangers it poses to humans.
• The thrill of discovery and the value of unique artifacts like the dinosaur egg fossil.

Character Interactions

• Lu Zhiyu interacts positively with the hiking team, helping them and joining their group activities.
• The team members, especially the girls, are drawn to Lu Zhiyu's good looks and heroic actions, leading to friendly banter and photo sessions.
• Xue Kai and Lu Zhiyu exchange contact information, suggesting a potential friendship and collaboration in future travels.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Zhiyu officially takes ownership of the pet shop, renaming it "Cats and Dogs Pet Shop."
• The shop's first day of business is successful, with many customers availing of grooming services.
• Lu Zhiyu activates the Space Castle, his secret base within Maria World, and explores its facilities.
• He observes the Ratmen, an intelligent race he created, through the Universe Scroll, witnessing their primitive societal developments.

Character Developments

• Lu Zhiyu demonstrates responsibility and dedication in managing his pet shop.
• He shows curiosity and awe upon entering the Space Castle for the first time.
• Lu Zhiyu expresses amazement and a sense of divine achievement upon seeing the Ratmen's progress.

Significant Themes

• Creation and Responsibility: Lu Zhiyu's creation of the Ratmen and his responsibility towards them is a central theme.
• Discovery and Exploration: The chapter highlights Lu Zhiyu's exploration of his new space and his observations of the Ratmen.
• Achievement and Satisfaction: Lu Zhiyu feels a sense of accomplishment in creating an intelligent race and successfully running his pet shop.

Character Interactions

• Lu Zhiyu interacts briefly with Xiao Le, the pet groomer, expressing his gratitude and reassurance.
• There is no direct interaction with the Ratmen, as Lu Zhiyu observes them remotely through the Universe Scroll.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Zhiyu creates an Ant-Man colony in the Space Castle's second basement to help with tasks.
• The castle is cleaned, furnished, and prepared for inhabitants.
• Lu Zhiyu inspects the completed laboratory and prison, then travels to the Maria World.

Character Developments

• Lu Zhiyu demonstrates his ability to control and modify Zerg through Information Conduction.
• Lu Zhiyu shows leadership and planning in organizing the Ant-Man for various tasks.

Significant Themes

• The power of mental talents and their differences (Lu Zhiyu vs. the Insect Queen).
• The importance of planning and organization in achieving goals.
• The contrast between the primitive, untouched Maria World and the developed Space Castle.

Character Interactions

• Lu Zhiyu interacts with the Ant-Man through mental commands, demonstrating his control over them.
• Lu Zhiyu observes and interacts with the wildlife of the Maria World, showing his curiosity and appreciation for nature.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Zhiyu successfully cultivates the first generation of the Orc Race, using mental power manipulation to hypnotize a wild wolf and birth four werewolf cubs.
• He discovers that these cubs possess limbs remarkably similar to humans, indicating high intelligence potential.
• Lu Zhiyu plans to create a human race different from Earth's, aiming to make each race thrive in Maria World.
• After returning to the outside world, Lu Zhiyu receives a call from Xia Fan, reminding him of her birthday party the next day.
• He attends the party, bringing a Tissot watch as a gift, and is introduced as Xia Fan's boyfriend.

Character Developments

• Lu Zhiyu: He continues his work on creating new races, showing dedication and passion. He also reveals a more human side, feeling exhausted from his solitary work and missing the familiarity of the outside world.
• Xia Fan: She demonstrates her youthful energy and determination, ensuring Lu Zhiyu attends her birthday party and introducing him as her boyfriend to her friends.

Significant Themes

• Creation and intelligence: Lu Zhiyu's work focuses on creating new races with high intelligence, suggesting the importance of intelligence and consciousness in his world-building.
• Isolation vs. connection: Lu Zhiyu feels exhausted from his isolation in the Space Castle, highlighting the importance of human connection and community.

Character Interactions

• Lu Zhiyu and Xia Fan: Their interaction reveals Xia Fan's determination and Lu Zhiyu's reluctance to commit to a relationship, despite his attraction to her.
• Lu Zhiyu and the Orc Race: Lu Zhiyu's interaction with the newly born werewolf cubs shows his care and concern for the new races he creates.