Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Students in a class are given a choice between becoming Superman or Hulk for a battle.
• The students use a Life 3.0 system to customize their chosen character's abilities using their existing knowledge.
• Superman requires more advanced technology to meet his ability requirements, while Hulk's strength increases with anger, making him less dependent on knowledge.
• The students' bodies transform according to their choices, with Superman becoming powerful but requiring advanced technology, and Hulk becoming stronger but losing rationality.

Character Developments

• The children in the class show excitement and eagerness to customize their characters and engage in the battle.
• The temporary teacher oversees the process but does not actively participate.
• The students' chosen characters, Superman and Hulk, reflect their understanding and application of knowledge and technology.

Significant Themes

• The application of knowledge and technology to achieve extraordinary abilities.
• The trade-offs between rationality and strength, as seen in the differences between Superman and Hulk.
• The excitement and wonder of experiencing new powers and sensations.

Character Interactions

• The children interact with each other through their choices and transformations, creating a competitive atmosphere.
• The temporary teacher interacts with the students by providing guidance and oversight but does not engage in direct competition.
• The children's chosen characters, Superman and Hulk, interact through their battle, reflecting the students' understanding and application of knowledge and technology.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Students in a practical class witness Black Supermen and a Hulk in a Beast Arena.
• Hulk's abilities are explained: super strength (150 million tons), speed, endurance, regeneration, and resistance to diseases, poisons, and mind control.
• A battle between Superman and Hulk begins. Superman uses his Biological Force Field to dodge and attack, while Hulk charges recklessly.
• Superman determines Hulk's defensive data and plans his strategy to win.

Character Developments

• Hulk: Becomes increasingly enraged and powerful, but lacks reason and strategy.
• Superman: Analyzes Hulk's abilities and formulates a plan to defeat him using his Biological Force Field.

Significant Themes

• The power of strategy and intelligence over brute force.
• The importance of understanding one's opponent's abilities.

Character Interactions

• The temporary teacher, Jiang Yue, explains the battle's significance to the Reincarnators watching.
• Superman and Hulk engage in a battle of wits and strength, with Superman gaining the upper hand due to his strategic thinking.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Superman (Black Superman) and Hulk engage in a battle in the Beast Arena.
• Black Superman uses his Biological Force Field to trigger nuclear fusion, seemingly defeating Hulk.
• It's revealed that Hulk was being remotely controlled, and Black Superman was tricked into using all his energy at once.
• Hulk, now controlled by another child, defeats Black Superman with a single hit.
• The victor, who had been hiding, expresses disdain for Black Superman's strategy.

Character Developments

• Black Superman: Shows overconfidence and underestimates his opponent, leading to his defeat.
• Hulk (Remote Controller): Demonstrates strategic thinking and deception, winning the battle.
• Li Heng: Confirms he didn't interfere in the outcome, showing he's observing and learning from the students' actions.

Significant Themes

• The importance of strategy and deception in battle.
• The dangers of underestimating opponents and overconfidence.
• The role of education in controlling desires and emotions (Lies Education).

Character Interactions

• Black Superman vs. Hulk: A battle of strategy vs. brute force, with Hulk ultimately winning due to remote control.
• Li Heng and Jiang Yue: Discuss the outcome, with Li Heng confirming he didn't interfere and Jiang Yue sending away successful Reincarnators.
• The Reincarnators: Celebrate gaining another life after their successful bets.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Proxima Centauri c hosts enormous whale-like cities and newly built private cities, including ones created by Jiang Yue using liquid diamond.
• The Main God Space and Reincarnation World have opened on Proxima Centauri, attracting immigrants due to lower difficulty.
• Interstellar travel is affordable for ordinary citizens using lightsail spacecraft that consume minimal energy.
• Nine holders of the Black Grail coexist on Proxima Centauri, causing gang wars and conflicts among Wish Granters.
• Immigrants from the Solar System arrive to find Proxima Centauri in chaos, with gangs fighting secretly.
• Proxima Centauri b, a Terrestrial Planet, becomes the main habitat for immigrants, but it's a battlefield for Black Grail holders.

Character Developments

• No significant individual character developments are mentioned in this chapter.

Significant Themes

• The impact of the Black Grail on Wish Granters, turning them into obsessive and violent individuals.
• The chaos and lawlessness on Proxima Centauri due to the presence of multiple Black Grail holders.
• The contrast between the affordable interstellar travel and the harsh reality faced by immigrants upon arrival.

Character Interactions

• A blue-green figure (not Qinglian) confronts an opponent named Algae Head, revealing that Algae Head's Sunflower Pet was deleted by the Solar System's Board of Directors.
• No other significant interactions are mentioned in this chapter.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The man in green robes, once a composed executive, now exhibits violent fury due to the Black Grail's influence.
• Algae Head, now with plant-like limbs, confronts the man in green robes, blaming him for Green Lemon Group's downfall.
• The Green Lemon Group's board of directors split and reorganized, hiding under false identities after obtaining the Black Grail.
• The man in green robes and Algae Head engage in a destructive battle, with the man in green robes using azure flames that cannot harm conscious lifeforms.

Character Developments

• The man in green robes' personality has dramatically changed due to the Black Grail, becoming irritable and furious.
• Algae Head, now more plant-like, maintains a calm and elegant demeanor but is revealed to be deeply insane.
• The average citizens, though not directly harmed, suffer from constant destruction and loss of homes due to Wish Granters' battles.

Significant Themes

• The corrupting influence of power, as seen through the Black Grail's effects on its holders.
• The contrast between appearance and reality, with Algae Head's calm demeanor hiding his true insanity.
• The struggle for power and resources, as seen in the Green Lemon Group's split and the Wish Granters' battles.

Character Interactions

• The man in green robes and Algae Head engage in a heated argument, leading to a destructive battle.
• The average citizens interact with each other, expressing their frustration and despair at their current living conditions.
• The Green Lemon Group's board of directors are mentioned but not present, having split and reorganized under false identities.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The man in green, a powerful figure, destroys an entire city (City No. 29) in a fit of rage.
• He orders the city's rebuilding within seven days, demonstrating his influence and familiarity with the process.
• The chapter reveals that Proxima Centauri b harbors life, discovered by immigrants from the Solar System.
• Algae Head and Proxima, the microbial aggregate of the planet's ocean, communicate on the seafloor, planning to reclaim the planet.

Character Developments

• The man in green showcases his power, influence, and ability to suppress others, but also his impulsive and destructive nature.
• Algae Head, despite being unrestrained and troublesome, demonstrates strategic thinking by advising Proxima to act quickly.
• Proxima, the microbial aggregate, awakens and gains consciousness, forming its first wish to reclaim the planet.

Significant Themes

• Power and Influence: The man in green's power and influence are evident in his ability to destroy and rebuild cities, and his position among the Black Grail holders.
• Life and the Universe: The discovery of life on Proxima Centauri b raises questions about the prevalence of life in the universe and the Fermi paradox.
• Ambition and Rivalry: The competition among Black Grail holders for influence and control is reminiscent of ancient princes fighting over succession.

Character Interactions

• The man in green interacts with the outside world, issuing orders for the city's rebuilding.
• Algae Head and Proxima interact, with Algae Head advising Proxima to act quickly and Proxima expressing its wish to reclaim the planet.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Proxima guides five wish-granters to Green Lemon Group's territory.
• These wish-granters, holders of the Black Grail, have meme-infectious powers, turning people into psychiatric patients.
• They spread five different memes: Sour, Sweet, Bitter, Spicy, and Salty, causing chaos on five mobile islands.
• Proxima, immune to meme infection, observes and absorbs the memes.

Character Developments

• Proxima shows his vast memories and immunity to meme infection, demonstrating his power and control.
• The wish-granters' powers are revealed, showcasing their unique abilities and the chaos they cause.

Significant Themes

• The power of the Black Grail and its holders.
• The chaos and destruction caused by meme infection.
• The immunity and resistance to meme infection, symbolized by Proxima.

Character Interactions

• Proxima and the wish-granters: Proxima guides them, while they cause chaos and destruction.
• The wish-granters and the infected individuals: They spread memes, turning people into psychiatric patients.
• The infected individuals and the administrators: They cause chaos and force administrators to evacuate people.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The conflict on Proxima Centauri b escalates, with five brainwashed armies causing chaos.
• An eleventh planet, an enormous Donut-shaped celestial body called the Ice Donut, is discovered orbiting Proxima Centauri.
• Xiao Guangyu, a prominent figure of the Soaring Dragon Commerce Alliance, arrives on the Ice Donut three months before the auction.

Character Developments

• Xiao Guangyu reflects on his past, trying to remember a teacher named Bai who had a significant impact on him. He struggles with his memories, which have been erased.
• Xiao Guangyu's power and influence have grown significantly over time, with his family's domain becoming his personal domain.

Significant Themes

• Memory and Identity: Xiao Guangyu's struggle to remember his past and the person who shaped him raises questions about identity and the importance of memories.
• Power and Influence: Xiao Guangyu's rise to power and the extent of his influence are explored, highlighting the theme of power dynamics.

Character Interactions

• Xiao Guangyu interacts with his past memories, trying to piece together information about his teacher, Bai.
• Xiao Guangyu arrives on the Ice Donut alone, with no direct interactions with other characters in this chapter. However, his presence sets the stage for future interactions with other bidders at the upcoming auction.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A colossal creature is spotted, and giants carrying a lavish golden sedan chair approach.
• The giants are revealed to be Laan Qiman and his entourage, who greet Xiao Guangyu, the protagonist.
• They travel towards the Ice-Blue Python, where an auction is to be held in 15 days.
• Upon arrival, they find thousands of people gathering, with some displaying and trading valuable items to attract attention.
• An orange giant tiger shows off a certified descendant of the first God, an Ocellaris Clownfish, on a platform.

Character Developments

• Xiao Guangyu: Remains indifferent to Laan Qiman's familiarity, indicating he's not interested in their acquaintance.
• Laan Qiman: Despite Xiao Guangyu's indifference, he continues to engage in small talk, displaying a lack of social awareness or respect for boundaries.
• Orange Giant Tiger: Shows off a valuable item (the Ocellaris Clownfish) to attract potential buyers and network with influential people.

Significant Themes

• Wealth and Status: The display of wealth (like Laan Qiman's golden sedan chair) is used to assert status, but true luxury and value are found in items with historical significance or unique certifications (like the Ocellaris Clownfish).
• Networking and Connections: The gathering around the Ice-Blue Python is an opportunity for people to connect with influential figures, potentially leading to future benefits or opportunities.

Character Interactions

• Xiao Guangyu and Laan Qiman: Xiao Guangyu ignores Laan Qiman's attempts at familiarity, while Laan Qiman persists in trying to engage him in conversation.
• Orange Giant Tiger and the Crowd: The tiger interacts with the crowd by showing off the Ocellaris Clownfish and explaining its value, attempting to attract buyers.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The chapter begins with a confrontation between Laan Qiman and Morales, two powerful figures, at a grand auction held by Paradise.
• Morales provokes Laan Qiman, but Xiao Guangyu intervenes to prevent a fight.
• Xiao Guangyu then visits another gathering place, where he encounters various legendary collectibles and their owners.
• He encounters a purple-haired woman who wants to sell the original diary of the Sword Immortal's researcher personality.
• He also sees a painting drawn by General Long Yuan, depicting the exodus to Alpha Centauri, owned by a black-haired man.

Character Developments

• Laan Qiman: Displayed his power and pride, but also his willingness to avoid unnecessary conflict.
• Morales: Showed his disdain for Laan Qiman and his family, revealing his arrogance and insecurity.
• Xiao Guangyu: Demonstrated his knowledge, fairness, and diplomatic skills in managing the situation between Laan Qiman and Morales, and in valuing collectibles.
• Purple-haired woman: Revealed her business acumen and confidence in her collection's value.
• Black-haired man: Shared his connection to General Long Yuan, showing his humility and respect for the general.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics: The interactions between Laan Qiman, Morales, and Xiao Guangyu highlight the power dynamics among the wealthy elite.
• Value and wealth: The auction and the collectibles' valuations emphasize the characters' understanding of wealth, both in terms of money and information.
• Legacy and history: The collectibles' origins and the characters' connections to historical figures underscore the importance of legacy and history.

Character Interactions

• Laan Qiman and Morales: Their tense interaction showcases their rivalry and mutual disdain.
• Xiao Guangyu and Laan Qiman/Morales: Xiao Guangyu's intervention reveals his diplomatic skills and fairness in managing their conflict.
• Xiao Guangyu and the collectors: His interactions with the purple-haired woman and the black-haired man demonstrate his knowledge, respect, and business acumen in valuing their collectibles.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The auction begins with collectibles priced in the trillions of Black Crystal Coins, shocking attendees with the wealth disparity.
• Paradise's finale item is an artificial celestial body, the Ice Donut, worth far more than all the combined assets of the attending tycoons.
• The auction takes place in a primeval forest within the Ice-Blue Giant Python, with attendees dropped into different areas.
• Laan Qiman is attacked by a birdman, the Peng Demon King, upon arrival.
• Xiao Guangyu encounters a Dog-Headed Owl that can speak and is interested in his mask.

Character Developments

• Laan Qiman: Shows initial confusion and anger at being attacked, then fights back against the Peng Demon King.
• Xiao Guangyu: Remains calm and composed when encountering the Dog-Headed Owl, engaging in conversation with it.

Significant Themes

• Wealth disparity: The auction highlights the vast wealth gap between the rich and ordinary people.
• Paradise's eccentricity: The unconventional auction format emphasizes Paradise's unique and often puzzling methods.

Character Interactions

• Laan Qiman vs. Peng Demon King: A fight ensues between them due to a misunderstanding, with both causing destruction in the primeval forest.
• Xiao Guangyu and Dog-Headed Owl: They engage in a casual conversation, with the Dog-Headed Owl expressing interest in Xiao Guangyu's mask and willingness to be taken away if paid for.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Heng changes the auction format to a treasure scramble, livestreaming it for public entertainment.
• Gugalanna, a God, appears to repay his debt to Jiang Yue, reducing his Karma Points from -40 to -20.
• Li Heng visits Lin Yiyu on Procyon, where she has been pioneering alone for three years.

Character Developments

• Li Heng: Shows his power and influence, manipulating the auction and visiting Lin Yiyu.
• Gugalanna: Repays his debt, showing determination to leave his current life.
• Lin Yiyu: Struggles with her new reality, misses her past boldness, and feels resentful towards Li Heng.

Significant Themes

• Power and influence: Li Heng's control over the auction and Gods' debts.
• Consequences of actions: Lin Yiyu's regret for not preparing more before losing her God powers.
• Isolation and loneliness: Lin Yiyu's struggle with being alone in the universe.

Character Interactions

• Li Heng and Gugalanna: Li Heng's manipulation of Gugalanna's debt and his decision to leave.
• Li Heng and Lin Yiyu: Li Heng's visit to Lin Yiyu, her resentment, and his reminder of their past.
• Lin Yiyu and her past self: Lin Yiyu's reflection on her lost boldness and regret for not preparing more.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lin Yiyu meets Achilles again after two hundred years, but he's in a fish tank and Li Heng is with him.
• Achilles decides to leave with Li Heng, accepting his role as a 'little pet'.
• Li Heng erases all memories of Achilles from Human Civilization, including Lin Yiyu's.
• Achilles is about to embark on a journey to the Triangulum Galaxy, experiencing less than a year while the Solar System leaps ahead 2.8 million years.

Character Developments

• Lin Yiyu: Still willful and determined, but shows regret for her past actions. She's melancholic about Achilles leaving but accepts it.
• Achilles: Stays true to his decision to be a 'little pet', even after seeing Li Heng's indifference towards others. He understands Li Heng's perspective better now.
• Li Heng: Shows rare sentiment by touching Achilles' cheek, indicating a desire for emotional connection. He reveals his intention to keep his memories of Achilles to maintain his identity.

Significant Themes

• Freedom vs. Confinement: Lin Yiyu's initial desire for freedom led to her separation from Achilles, but she now regrets it.
• Indifference vs. Connection: Li Heng's immense power and lack of attachment to others contrast with his desire for connection with Achilles.
• The Passage of Time: Achilles's journey will cause him to experience less time than those left behind, highlighting the disparity in time perception.

Character Interactions

• Lin Yiyu and Achilles: They meet after two hundred years, but their reunion is bittersweet as Achilles decides to leave with Li Heng.
• Achilles and Li Heng: Their bond deepens as Li Heng shows a rare display of affection, and Achilles understands Li Heng's perspective better.
• Li Heng and Lin Yiyu: Li Heng erases Lin Yiyu's memories of Achilles, showing his power and indifference towards others.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The chapter introduces Alpha Centauri A and B, two stars with masses close to the Sun, orbiting each other with a period of 81 years.
• An Ice Planet, perfectly suited for human civilization, orbits Alpha Centauri B. It has no axial tilt, resulting in no seasonal changes.
• The Ice Planet is frequently impacted by large meteorites due to its location in a dense asteroid field, causing significant craters and damage.
• Li Heng sends Achilles, his pet, on a journey to the Triangulum Galaxy, and an Ice Donut is auctioned off to a member of the Soaring Dragon Commerce Alliance.
• Li Heng causes Alpha Centauri A to suddenly increase its brightness, illuminating the Ice Planet and damaging nearby Dyson Cloud satellites.

Character Developments

• Li Heng demonstrates his power and indifference by causing Alpha Centauri A to brighten suddenly, showing his lack of regret or nostalgia for sending Achilles away.
• Jiang Yue, Li Heng's temporary companion, expresses curiosity about Achilles' feelings and the impact of Li Heng's actions on others.

Significant Themes

• Power and Control: Li Heng's ability to manipulate stars and create new celestial bodies showcases his immense power and control.
• Indifference vs. Empathy: Li Heng's lack of regret or nostalgia contrasts with Jiang Yue's curiosity about Achilles' feelings, highlighting their differing perspectives.
• Consequences of Actions: Li Heng's actions, while seemingly insignificant to him, have significant consequences for others, such as damaging Dyson Cloud satellites.

Character Interactions

• Li Heng and Jiang Yue walk across the Ice Planet's surface, discussing Li Heng's decision to send Achilles away and the consequences of his actions.
• Li Heng's actions indirectly affect the people in space, causing them inconvenience and loss of property.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The chapter begins with a description of Alpha Centauri A, a yellow dwarf star, and the suitability of such stars for life and civilization.
• It explains why red dwarfs, despite being common, are not suitable for civilizations due to their low luminosity and violent flare activity.
• The chapter then discusses the importance of fire in human development and the challenges faced by life on planets orbiting red dwarfs.
• The focus shifts to the Ice Planet orbiting Alpha Centauri, which is experiencing a thawing period due to increased sunlight and a warmer climate.
• A meteorite strike is shown, causing a pool of boiling seawater to form, and tiny organisms (cyanobacteria-like) are seen gathering there.

Character Developments

• Li Heng and Jiang Yue, the main characters, observe the tiny lives in the pool and discuss the planet's history and lifeforms.
• No significant character development occurs in this chapter as it's primarily informative and descriptive.

Significant Themes

• The suitability of different types of stars for life and civilization.
• The challenges faced by life on planets orbiting red dwarfs.
• The power of life to influence planetary environments, as illustrated by the Ice Planet's cycles of thawing and freezing.
• The vast timescales involved in planetary changes and the contrast with human lifespans and civilization history.

Character Interactions

• Li Heng and Jiang Yue interact minimally, with most of the chapter consisting of their observations and discussions about the planet's lifeforms and history.
• Their interaction is primarily informative, with no significant emotional or conflict-based exchanges.

Summary of "A Hundred Years in the Blink of an Eye"

Plot Points and Events

• Li Heng and Jiang Yue observe Ice Planet, a potential laboratory for studying life's impact on planetary environments.
• Googol Tech plans to use asteroids and dwarf planets in the Solar System to build Dyson Clouds and Concentrator Cities, equivalent to two Mercurys' mass.
• Alpha Centauri, with two stars, requires six billion Concentrator Cities, needing seven Earth masses of matter.
• Li Heng agrees to provide raw materials for building Concentrator Cities and raising human infants on Alpha Centauri's stars.
• In the Oort Cloud, a scourge (Jiang Yue) eliminates Blood Demon God, one of the weaker Gods.

Character Developments

• Li Heng demonstrates his power and influence by providing raw materials for Alpha Centauri's development.
• Jiang Yue, Li Heng's servant, shows her strength and indifference as she eliminates Blood Demon God.
• Ginseng Fruit, a God with a servile attitude, survives by being useful and ingratiating.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics and politics among Gods.
• The vastness and resources of space, and the challenges of interstellar development.
• The contrast between Li Heng's generosity and the Gods' greed and infighting.

Character Interactions

• Li Heng and Jiang Yue work together, with Jiang Yue serving as Li Heng's powerful and loyal servant.
• Ginseng Fruit interacts with Jiang Yue, trying to ingratiate himself with her after she eliminates Blood Demon God.
• The unnamed scourge (Jiang Yue) and Blood Demon God have a one-sided conflict, with the scourge eliminating Blood Demon God without any interaction.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Heng and Jiang Yue leave Proxima Centauri c after a hundred years.
• They decide to travel and choose Barnard's Star as their first destination.
• At Barnard's Star, they witness the creation of a Reincarnation Planet by a scarlet dragon spitting fireballs.
• They visit Barnard b, a lifeless planet with a mass equivalent to 3.3 Earths.

Character Developments

• Li Heng: Shows no particular attachment to Proxima Centauri c, indicating his detachment from places. He acts spontaneously and without long-term plans.
• Jiang Yue: Expresses interest in seeing the stars in the sky, showing curiosity and a desire for new experiences.

Significant Themes

• Expansion and growth of power and territory.
• The awe-inspiring nature of celestial bodies and life on Earth.
• The contrast between the spectacle of celestial events and their relative insignificance from a distance.

Character Interactions

• Li Heng and Jiang Yue interact casually, with Li Heng showing amusement in creating a braised lion's head fireball, while Jiang Yue focuses on observing Barnard b.
• Their relationship remains cordial and cooperative, with Li Heng accommodating Jiang Yue's desire to see the stars in the sky.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Heng, a God, agrees to create a new body for Jiang Yue, a performance artist, on Barnard's Star in seven days.
• Li Heng is simultaneously stripping matter from multiple stars and maintaining interstellar networks, leaving him with only 5% spare power.
• Li Heng and Jiang Yue decide to visit Barnard b, where a group of performance artists have caught Jiang Yue's attention.

Character Developments

• Li Heng: Shows generosity and appreciation for unique experiences, unlike his usual transactional attitude with other Gods. He's intrigued by the performance artists.
• Jiang Yue: Expresses gratitude for Li Heng's gifts of new bodies. She's drawn to the authenticity of the performance artists' hearts and seeks new experiences.

Significant Themes

• Authenticity vs. Virtuality: The performance artists' genuine hearts contrast with the virtual lives of most citizens. Jiang Yue is drawn to this authenticity.
• Experimentation and Growth: Both Li Heng and Jiang Yue value new experiences and growth, whether it's Li Heng creating new bodies or Jiang Yue exploring different hearts.

Character Interactions

• Li Heng and Jiang Yue: Their relationship is equal yet hierarchical, with Li Heng usually initiating gifts of new bodies. They share an interest in unique experiences and new things.
• Jiang Yue and the Performance Artists: Jiang Yue is intrigued by the performance artists' genuine hearts and authenticity, leading her to want to interact with them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A group of ascetic humans, resembling monks, walk across a frozen planet, rejecting a God's offer of food.
• Li Heng, a God, and Jiang Yue, his assistant, run a retro ice cream cart, trying to offer food to the ascetics.
• The ascetics, aware of Li Heng's divine status, decline his offer, showing no desire for worldly possessions.

Character Developments

• Li Heng: Reflects on his past desires and the origin of his current power, expressing satisfaction with his decision to create a world where humans don't have to work or suffer from birth, aging, illness, and death.
• Jiang Yue: Shows understanding and support for Li Heng's decisions, accepting his sunglasses (a symbol of his authority).

Significant Themes

• Power and responsibility: Li Heng's power allows him to create a world where humans live without suffering, but he must also ensure their safety and well-being.
• Desire and freedom: The ascetics, having abandoned worldly desires, find freedom in their rootless, wandering lives. They represent a contrast to Li Heng's world, where humans have no need to work or strive for material possessions.
• Fantasy and reality: Li Heng's current life is a realization of his past fantasy, but it also comes with its own set of responsibilities and challenges.

Character Interactions

• Li Heng and Jiang Yue: Their interaction shows mutual understanding and support. Jiang Yue accepts Li Heng's sunglasses, symbolizing her acceptance of his authority and decisions.
• Li Heng and the ascetics: Li Heng tries to offer food to the ascetics, but they reject it, showing no desire for worldly possessions. This interaction highlights the contrast between Li Heng's world and the ascetics' lifestyle.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Heng and Jiang Yue visit Barnard's Star, where they find ascetic cultivators and leave without disturbing them.
• Li Heng creates a new body for Jiang Yue and leaves some ice creams on Barnard's Star.
• They travel to the Luyten 726-8 binary star system (UV Ceti and BL Ceti), where they walk through a flare of UV Ceti.

Character Developments

• Li Heng continues to expand his influence and power, planning to create powerful beings like the Radiant Twin Stars.
• Jiang Yue expresses concern about Li Heng's plans, warning him about potential issues with creating powerful entities.

Significant Themes

• The debate surrounding life on red dwarf planets, particularly Proxima Centauri b.
• The importance of power in the Material Universe, as Li Heng plans to create powerful entities based on the Radiant Twin Stars.

Character Interactions

• Li Heng and Jiang Yue discuss the Radiant Twin Stars and the challenges of creating powerful entities.
• Jiang Yue expresses caution about Li Heng's plans, showing concern for potential consequences.