Ch. 601From Igniting Talent to Becoming a Demon God
Summary: Chapter — Confrontation at Biotech Headquarters
Key Plot Points
- Fitz, a Nonhuman Rank enforcer from Biotech, arrives in a massive flying car to confront Lu Chao over the earlier attack on Biotech headquarters (which left Han Feng dead and the building damaged)
- Fitz's life magnetic field pressure overwhelms everyone present, including Ling Ling (Transcendence Threshold)
- Fitz attacks Lu Chao with a beastification energy blast, expecting to kill him
- Ji Linxian suddenly appears, blocking the Nonhuman Rank attack with one arm, leaving Lu Chao completely unharmed
- A standoff ensues between Ji Linxian and Fitz—Ji Linxian demands the matter end, asserting that "this is the Alliance State"
- Fitz ultimately backs down, but memorizes Lu Chao's appearance and warns: "You can't protect him forever" before departing
Character Developments
- Lu Chao: Demonstrates exceptional courage—refuses to yield despite facing an overwhelmingly superior Nonhuman Rank; his aura erupts to shield his allies; he was fully prepared to fight to the death, activating his Core Barrier rather than retreating. His near-Nonhuman-intensity magnetic field surprises Biotech's consultants, marking him as an extraordinary anomaly at Transcendence Threshold.
- Ji Linxian: Confirmed as the wielder of immense power and authority—his mere presence makes a Nonhuman Rank hesitate. He acts as a protective mentor figure to Lu Chao, stating he "made it in time." The text notes no one on Earth Star can defeat him (descendant of an Alliance State hero). He becomes the arbiter of the conflict, invoking national sovereignty to end it.
- Fitz: Pragmatic and restrained despite his terrifying power—he sizes up the situation and chooses to withdraw rather than fight Ji Linxian. However, he leaves a clear threat, revealing Lu Chao has made a serious enemy.
- Ling Ling: Goes pale under Nonhuman Rank pressure, showing the power gap between Transcendence Threshold and Nonhuman—but sighs in relief when Ji Linxian arrives.
Significant Themes
- Hierarchy of Power: Nonhuman Rank is established as the pinnacle of individual strength in planetary civilizations; Transcendence Threshold is portrayed as "incomparably weak" in comparison, making Lu Chao's resistance all the more notable.
- Jurisdiction vs. Corporate Power: The central tension between Biotech/Mega-Corporations and the Alliance State—Ji Linxian's words "Don't forget, this is the Alliance State" assert that even powerful corporations must respect territorial sovereignty.
- Protection & Mentorship: Ji Linxian's arrival symbolizes that Lu Chao is not fighting alone; he has powerful backing.
- Foreshadowing of Future Conflict: Fitz's parting threat ("You can't protect him forever") and the mention that Lu Chao "offended the envoy" suggest larger, more dangerous forces are watching.
Character Interactions
- Ji Linxian ↔ Lu Chao: Brief but warm—Ji Linxian's casual demeanor ("Looks like I made it in time") suggests an established, familiar relationship.
- Ji Linxian ↔ Fitz: A tense, diplomatically charged negotiation. Fitz questions Ji's intent to protect Lu Chao; Ji counters by pointing out Fitz is out of line attacking a "junior at the Transcendence Threshold." They exchange veiled threats and territorial claims, ending with Fitz's cold retreat.
- Fitz ↔ Lu Chao: Fitz regards Lu Chao with contempt ("But unfortunately, you are not Nonhuman") but is surprised when his attack fails; he memorizes Lu Chao's face as an enemy to settle with later.
- Biotech directors/consultants: Watch from hiding, disappointed by Fitz's retreat; their expectations of Lu Chao's death are overturned.