Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Terrorists kidnap President Ellis for public execution.
• Supernatural creatures (Spider-God and Serpent God) wreak havoc in Washington D.C.
• A mountain-sized octopus creature, "Octopus Bro" (Shuma-Gorath), descends and destroys Washington.
• Tony Stark (Iron Man) engages with "Octopus Bro" but is overwhelmed.
• The Spider-God is killed, and the Serpent God is about to be killed when a nuclear missile is launched towards Washington.
• "Octopus Bro" escapes, and the nuclear bomb detonates, destroying Washington.

Character Developments

• Tony Stark: Becomes enraged and reckless after seeing Washington's destruction, disobeying Jarvis' warnings.
• Spider-God and Serpent God: Both weakened and ultimately defeated by "Octopus Bro."
• "Octopus Bro" (Shuma-Gorath): Reveals it has a master backing it, implying it's not acting alone.

Significant Themes

• Power and corruption: America's behind-the-scenes magnates prioritize their interests over civilian lives.
• Consequences of reckless actions: The nuclear bomb detonation destroys Washington and likely kills any remaining survivors.
• Divine beings' limitations: The Spider-God and Serpent God are vulnerable without their divine power and can be defeated.

Character Interactions

• Tony Stark and Jarvis: Stark disobeys Jarvis' warnings, leading to a tense interaction.
• "Octopus Bro" and the Spider-God/Serpent God: The octopus creature toys with and ultimately defeats the weakened gods.
• America's high command and magnates: They prioritize eliminating the threat over saving remaining civilians, leading to the nuclear bomb detonation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lin Hao, the director, declines an invitation to a World Security Council meeting due to exhaustion and regret for not successfully targeting the Time Variance Authority in Washington D.C.
• He enters his dimension to start a lottery using the substantial "Essence of Grievance" energy obtained from the Washington incident.
• Lin Hao receives three items from the lottery: the Jewel of Four Souls, a branch of the Divine Tree, and a brush with extraordinary properties.

Character Developments

• Lin Hao shows regret for not successfully targeting the Time Variance Authority, indicating his growing ambition and fear of potential interference in his actions.
• He demonstrates his power over demons, attracting creatures like the Azure Dragon and Justin Hammer, and becomes the "Jewel of Four Souls" to them.

Significant Themes

• Power and Ambition: Lin Hao's desire for more power and control is evident in his regret over not targeting the Time Variance Authority and his excitement upon receiving the brush.
• Interference and Freedom: The potential interference in Lin Hao's actions by the Time Variance Authority highlights the theme of freedom versus control.

Character Interactions

• Lin Hao interacts with Wu Nana, his assistant, who is surprised by his excuse for not attending the meeting and guesses that he's sorry about Tony Stark's survival.
• He interacts with the Little Devil, who helps him obtain items from the lottery, and with creatures like the Azure Dragon and Justin Hammer, who are drawn to him due to his newfound power.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lin Hao obtains Ma Liang's Divine Brush, which can turn drawn illusions into reality.
• He experiments with drawing an Azure Dragon, a four-legged snake, and other objects, successfully bringing them to life.
• Lin Hao discovers that he can create anything he has a clear understanding of, but superficial results occur for things he doesn't grasp well.
• He leaves the mysterious dimension, where two spirits (a man and a woman) emerge from skeletons, and the Azure Dragon confronts them.

Character Developments

• Lin Hao: Shows excitement and determination in mastering the Divine Brush's power. He understands its limitations and his own mental capabilities better.
• Azure Dragon: Reveals cowardice when facing a powerful opponent, but still maintains its position as the leader of the Fire Kirins.

Significant Themes

• The power of creation and imagination.
• The importance of understanding and grasp in achieving one's goals.
• The consequences of one's actions (Lin Hao's destruction of precious samples).

Character Interactions

• Lin Hao and Azure Dragon: The Azure Dragon tries to please Lin Hao to gain more benefits, but Lin Hao is focused on his experiments.
• Lin Hao and Zheng Xian: Lin Hao contacts Zheng Xian to gather a team of artists and professionals to help him achieve his goal. Zheng Xian is excited and supportive.
• Azure Dragon and the male spirit: The Azure Dragon threatens the male spirit, but the spirit fights back, showing no fear.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The World Security Council discusses the recent appearance of a colossal creature in Washington, feeling powerless against the increasingly unfamiliar world.
• S.P.E.A.R. operates at high speed, sending professionals to Lin Hao to learn various skills (painting, sculpting, directing, editing).
• Lin Hao goes into seclusion for two months to master these skills.
• Lin Hao asks Zheng Xian to take him to Deadpool, who can travel to the world where the Marvel editorial department resides.
• Zheng Xian and Lin Hao use Deadpool's ability to break the "Fourth Wall" to reach the non-magical world.

Character Developments

• Lin Hao demonstrates his dedication and quick learning by mastering various skills in just two months.
• Zheng Xian shows trust in Lin Hao's actions and restraint in probing his secrets.
• Deadpool maintains his eccentric and greedy behavior, demanding extra payment for his services.

Significant Themes

• The struggle of old powers against unfamiliar threats.
• The importance of learning and adaptability in facing new challenges (represented by Lin Hao's skill acquisition).

Character Interactions

• Lin Hao and Zheng Xian work together to reach the world where the Marvel editorial department resides, with Zheng Xian providing guidance and protection.
• Deadpool's interaction with Zheng Xian and Lin Hao is characterized by his greed and eccentric behavior, but he ultimately helps them reach their destination.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lin Hao, Zheng Xian, and Deadpool arrive in the "real world" Marvel Editorial Department's location.
• Deadpool, despite his tough exterior, vomits due to the smell of the air, revealing his genuine reaction.
• Zheng Xian leads them to a safe house, which is connected to Marvel's office building.
• Lin Hao reveals his plan to infiltrate the Marvel Editorial Department after daybreak.

Character Developments

• Deadpool shows vulnerability and genuineness in his reaction to the air.
• Lin Hao demonstrates confidence and calmness in his plan to confront the Marvel Editorial Department.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics between the Marvel Editorial Department and the characters.
• The concept of rules and their ability to control and be controlled.

Character Interactions

• Lin Hao reassures Zheng Xian about his plan, showing a mentor-like role.
• Deadpool expresses his dislike for the "real world" and asks Lin Hao to make him younger and more appealing.
• Lin Hao shows his power by restoring a withered apple to freshness, impressing Deadpool and leading to a change in their dynamic.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lin Hao, using Zheng Xian's influence, obtains legal identification and applies to Marvel Company.
• He is invited for an interview and impresses the interviewers with his drawing skills and editing prowess.
• After a month of diligent work, Lin Hao qualifies to access the warehouse storing old manuscripts and film master tapes.

Character Developments

• Lin Hao maintains a shy and introverted persona to gain access to restricted materials.
• Zheng Xian brings Jia Ying back from the multiverse using the Time Stone.

Significant Themes

• The realistic nature of the "real world" and Lin Hao's unique position in it.
• The work ethic and biases towards Chinese employees in American companies.

Character Interactions

• Lin Hao interacts with Marvel's interviewers and his superiors, impressing them with his skills.
• Zheng Xian brings Jia Ying back, showing his commitment to Lin Hao's well-being.

Key Plot Points & Events

• Lin Hao plans to use the Divine Brush to create a real, identical universe to replace the one under Marvel's control, breaking free from Marvel consciousness.
• He needs to obtain a Marvel editor's identity and find the original comic manuscripts and film master tapes of his current universe to implement this plan.
• Lin Hao spends time searching for and gathering these materials, focusing on the Marvel Cinematic Universe and using the keyword "S.P.E.A.R." to narrow down his search.
• He identifies his universe's designation number as "Earth-10086" and begins re-recording the film master tapes and replicating the manuscripts.

Character Developments

• Lin Hao demonstrates strategic thinking and patience in his plan to free his universe from Marvel's control.
• He shows resourcefulness and determination in gathering the necessary materials, even working overtime at Marvel.

Significant Themes

• Control vs. Freedom: Lin Hao's struggle against Marvel consciousness represents his desire for freedom and independence.
• Creation and Power: The Divine Brush and the Marvel Editorial Department's "creation power" highlight the theme of creation and its consequences.
• Multiverse and Identity: The existence of multiple universes and the designation numbers emphasize the theme of identity within the multiverse.

Character Interactions

• Lin Hao works with Zheng Xian to prepare for his operation, but the interactions are not detailed in this chapter.
• Lin Hao interacts with the Whitebeard clone remotely, confirming the existence of Star-Lord and thus the universe's designation.

Lin Hao nodded solemnly, "I understand. I'll do my best to make this battle as safe and meaningful as possible."
He turned back to the manuscript and began to draw. The singular Eternity appeared in the panel, standing tall and imposing, His divine aura filling the entire universe.
Lin Hao drew a figure charging towards Him, a figure that represented the combined will of all the rebels from the multiverse. The figure was armed with countless weapons, each one a symbol of their resistance and defiance.
As the figure approached, the singular Eternity looked down at it, His expression unchanging. He didn't move to stop it, didn't raise a hand to defend Himself. He simply stood there, allowing the figure to come closer and closer.
Just as the figure was about to reach Him, Lin Hao paused, looking at Zheng Xian. "What should I do next?"
Zheng Xian smiled, "You've done enough. The rest is up to us."
Lin Hao nodded and put down his brush. The figure in the panel stopped, looking up at the singular Eternity, its expression filled with determination and resolve.
The singular Eternity looked down at the figure, His expression finally changing. He smiled, a warm and gentle smile that seemed to hold all the wisdom and compassion of the universe.
"Very well," He said, His voice echoing through the universe, "You've proven your resolve. I will grant you your wish."
With that, the singular Eternity reached out a hand, and the figure in the panel disappeared, along with the countless weapons it held.
Lin Hao looked at Zheng Xian, confused. "What happened? Did I fail to draw something?"
Zheng Xian shook his head, "No, you succeeded. The singular Eternity kept His promise. He removed the 'no physical attributes' and 'cannot be attacked' settings from Himself, leaving only His main body."
Lin Hao looked back at the panel, his eyes wide with realization. "So, that's what happened. I thought I had failed, but it turns out..."
Zheng Xian nodded, "Yes, you succeeded. And now, the battle for our freedom begins."
Lin Hao took a deep breath, picking up his brush once more. "Let's do this."

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lin Hao agrees to Zheng Xian's request to make single-universe Eternals show their health bars, confident he can defeat one now.
• He modifies the "Home Base Universe" with a barrier and radar warning system to protect it from unexpected threats.
• Lin Hao retrieves original drafts and film master tapes from Marvel's warehouse and takes them to his dimension for safekeeping.
• He returns to his dimension and finds it in disarray, with Jiang Ming and Nü Yuan's spirits causing trouble. He contracts them and absorbs their remaining spiritual energy, starting his cultivation towards immortality.

Character Developments

• Lin Hao: Confident in his abilities, he modifies the universe to protect it and starts cultivating immortality.
• Zheng Xian: Not present in this chapter, but his request leads to Lin Hao's universe modifications.
• Jiang Ming and Nü Yuan: Their spirits cause trouble in Lin Hao's dimension but are eventually contracted and absorbed by him.

Significant Themes

• Power and Confidence: Lin Hao's confidence in his abilities leads him to modify the universe and start cultivating immortality.
• Protection and Safety: Lin Hao's modifications to the universe show his desire to protect it from threats.
• Cultivation and Growth: Lin Hao's absorption of Jiang Ming and Nü Yuan's spiritual energy marks the start of his cultivation journey.

Character Interactions

• Lin Hao and Zheng Xian: Lin Hao agrees to Zheng Xian's request, leading to universe modifications.
• Lin Hao and Jiang Ming/Nü Yuan: Lin Hao contracts and absorbs their spiritual energy, starting his cultivation journey.
• Lin Hao and the Azure Dragon: The Azure Dragon complains about being bullied by Jiang Ming and Nü Yuan's spirits.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lin Hao discovers a way to extract spiritual energy from the Demon Imprisonment Tower, releasing numerous demons and monsters.
• He frees Nü Yuan and Jiang Ming from the tower, restoring their physical bodies using the Jewel of Four Souls.
• Lin Hao decides to create a new Mount Shu sect, with Jiang Ming as its leader, and plans to add fantasy elements to the Marvel world.

Character Developments

• Lin Hao shows his power and generosity by freeing the demons and restoring Nü Yuan and Jiang Ming's bodies.
• Nü Yuan and Jiang Ming regain their bodies and express gratitude to Lin Hao.
• The Azure Dragon begins learning cultivation techniques from a captured snake demon.

Significant Themes

• The power of spiritual energy and its potential in the Marvel world.
• The concept of debt and gratitude, as shown by Nü Yuan and Jiang Ming's respect towards Lin Hao.
• The idea of creation and change, as Lin Hao plans to establish a new Mount Shu sect and integrate fantasy elements into the Marvel world.

Character Interactions

• Lin Hao interacts with Nü Yuan and Jiang Ming, showing kindness and generosity.
• The Azure Dragon interacts with Lin Hao, expressing reluctance but willingness to learn from a captured snake demon.
• Lin Hao interacts with the demons, showing a mix of authority and care, as he ensures they are well-treated before sending them to their new homes.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lin Hao uses his divine brush to localize the "Base Universe" with Eastern elements, creating a "red base" within Marvel's multiverse.
• He creates an android clone of his disguised identity and sends Arnim Zola's spirit to the "real world" to collect information and act as a lookout.
• Lin Hao, Zheng Xian, and Deadpool return to the "real world," where Zheng Xian introduces his team of heroes who have broken free from Marvel's consciousness control.

Character Developments

• Lin Hao demonstrates his resourcefulness and strategic thinking by creating an android clone and sending Zola to the "real world," furthering his plans for the "Base Universe."
• Zheng Xian shows his leadership and determination by gathering a team of heroes to resist Marvel's influence.
• Deadpool displays his intelligence and curiosity, guessing that Lin Hao and Zheng Xian have done something significant to Marvel's editorial department.

Significant Themes

• Resistance and Rebellion: Characters are increasingly aware of and fighting against Marvel's consciousness control, highlighting the theme of rebellion and resistance.
• Cultural Identity: Lin Hao's localization of the "Base Universe" with Eastern elements emphasizes the importance of cultural identity in the multiverse.
• Trust and Alliances: The gathering of Zheng Xian's team and Lin Hao's cooperation with Deadpool underscore the theme of trust and alliances in the face of a common enemy.

Character Interactions

• Lin Hao and Zheng Xian exhibit a strong understanding and cooperation, working together to resist Marvel's influence.
• Deadpool's interaction with Lin Hao and Zheng Xian shows his intelligence and curiosity, as he tries to understand their plans and actions.
• Zheng Xian introduces his team to Lin Hao, fostering a potential alliance and mutual respect among the heroes.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The group, including the powerful Ancient One, Wu Fengji, Chen Lu, "Myriad Men," and Wade Wilson, returns to the "Home Base Universe" after rewinding time.
• They discover that the universe has been renamed and cloaked by Lin Hao.
• They travel to Mars via a portal opened by Odin, who is waiting with the Space Stone.
• Upon arrival, they find a magnificent, thirty-three-layered Heavenly Palace complex on Mars, created by Lin Hao using his knowledge of various sources and spiritual energy.

Character Developments

• The Ancient One is revealed to be a multiverse powerhouse, capable of suppressing multiple dimensional demons.
• Wu Fengji, possessing Dragon and Phoenix powers, is considered the strongest "Iron Fist" of all time.
• Chen Lu, alias Radiation Person, transforms herself through physics experiments, gaining various radiation-based abilities.
• "Myriad Men," the five twins, can merge their powers and sense the energy of all Chinese people, boosting their attributes.
• Wade Wilson, Deadpool, feels a surge of exhilaration upon entering the "Home Base Universe."

Significant Themes

• Power and strength: The chapter emphasizes the immense power of the characters and the universe they inhabit.
• Localization and adaptation: Lin Hao's modifications to the "Home Base Universe" reflect his desire to make it more familiar and suitable for its inhabitants.
• Spiritual energy: The introduction of spiritual energy sets the stage for further developments in the universe's ecosystem.

Character Interactions

• Lin Hao leads the group, making strategic decisions and guiding them through their return to the "Home Base Universe."
• The Ancient One, Wu Fengji, Chen Lu, "Myriad Men," and Wade Wilson interact with Lin Hao, following his lead and reacting to the changes in their universe.
• Odin waits for the group on Mars, aiding their return by opening a spatial portal with the Space Stone.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A ten-meter-tall black figure, Eternity, appears on Mars after losing contact with the multiversal Eternity.
• Eternity loses its "omniscience and omnipotence" and gains a physical body, which it considers a disaster.
• Lin Hao activates a mountain-guarding formation around the Heavenly Palace, blocking Eternity's teleportation and space abilities.
• Lin Hao and Eternity engage in a battle of words before the fight begins.

Character Developments

• Eternity, now with a physical body, experiences confusion, astonishment, and a hint of bewilderment at its situation.
• Lin Hao demonstrates his strategic thinking in luring Eternity and preparing for the fight.
• Wu Fengji shows impatience and eagerness to fight, using her dragon and phoenix powers.

Significant Themes

• The loss of power and the struggle to adapt (Eternity).
• The desire to fight and protect (Wu Fengji, Lin Hao).
• The clash of ideologies (Lin Hao vs. Eternity).

Character Interactions

• Lin Hao and Eternity engage in a conversation before the fight, revealing their differing views on the universe and its protection.
• Wu Fengji eagerly joins the fight, demonstrating her power and impatience.
• Zheng Xian and Chen Lu observe and analyze the situation, providing insights to the reader.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Eternity, a Marvel deity, is confused and puzzled by Earthlings' resistance and desire to harm it.
• Eternity attributes Earthlings' behavior to Chinese people's dissatisfaction with their past glory and current backwardness compared to Westerners.
• Wu Fengji and Chen Lu attempt to restrain Eternity, but their efforts are futile.
• Lin Hao summons the Dragon, Kirin, Jiang Ming, and Nü Yuan to attack Eternity.
• The Myriad Men merge into one, and Zheng Xian's office prepares to lend their strength to Lin Hao's ability.

Character Developments

• Eternity: Initially calm and seeking understanding, it later shows arrogance and prejudice towards Chinese people.
• Wu Fengji: Persistently attacks Eternity but fails to cause any significant damage.
• Lin Hao: Summons powerful beings to combat Eternity and plans to use an ability that borrows the strength of others.
• Zheng Xian: Prepares to lend his strength to Lin Hao's ability, showing support for the fight against Eternity.

Significant Themes

• Arrogance and prejudice: Eternity's biased view of Chinese people and their history.
• Power dynamics: The struggle between Earthlings and a powerful deity, with Earthlings seeking to challenge Eternity's supremacy.
• Cultural identity: The representation of true Chinese elements through the Dragon, Kirin, Jiang Ming, and Nü Yuan.

Character Interactions

• Lin Hao and Eternity: Lin Hao challenges Eternity's understanding of Chinese people and their history, leading to a confrontation.
• Wu Fengji and Eternity: Wu Fengji's attacks are ineffective against Eternity, highlighting the power disparity between them.
• Zheng Xian and Lin Hao: Zheng Xian supports Lin Hao's actions by preparing to lend his strength, showing unity against Eternity.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The merged Tao Brothers Five (Myriad Heroes) detect thousands of powerful S.P.E.A.R. agents on Earth.
• They choose over ten thousand agents to act as power banks, boosting their strength.
• The Myriad Heroes' combined attack forces Eternity back a step, the first time this has happened.
• Jiang Ming uses his ultimate move, "Celestial Sword," splitting Eternity in two.
• Eternity remains standing, unaffected, and acknowledges the power of the strike.
• Lin Hao decides to intervene, activating his "Super Saiyan Fourth Stage."

Character Developments

• The Myriad Heroes gain confidence in their power but still feel inadequate against Eternity.
• Jiang Ming proves his worth by injuring Eternity, boosting his confidence and status.
• Lin Hao decides to take the lead in the fight against Eternity.

Significant Themes

• The power of unity and combination (Myriad Heroes and S.P.E.A.R. agents).
• The limitations of borrowed or inherited powers (Marvel natives vs. Eternity).
• The need for new strategies and powers to defeat Eternity.

Character Interactions

• The Myriad Heroes interact with S.P.E.A.R. agents, using them as power banks.
• Jiang Ming and Nü Yuan work together to execute their ultimate move.
• Lin Hao interacts with Zheng Xian and Gu Yi, deciding to take the lead in the battle.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lin Hao, empowered by Spirit Energy, attacks Eternity, causing significant damage.
• Eternity, despite being injured, adapts to Lin Hao's attacks and starts countering.
• Lin Hao realizes that Eternity is bound to the elements of time, space, and life in the universe.
• Eternity reveals that it can't be killed unless the entire universe is destroyed.
• Lin Hao decides to continue the fight elsewhere if he can't kill Eternity in the current location.

Character Developments

• Lin Hao: Shows immense power and strategic thinking, adapting to Eternity's abilities and discovering its weakness.
• Eternity: Demonstrates resilience and adaptability, revealing its true nature and boundless power.

Significant Themes

• Power and its limitations: Both Lin Hao and Eternity possess immense power, but they are limited by their respective attributes and the rules of their existence.
• Adaptation and learning: Eternity adapts to Lin Hao's attacks, showcasing its learning ability, while Lin Hao adapts his strategy based on new information.
• The consequences of creation: Lin Hao's creation of Eternity has unintended consequences, reflecting on the theme of responsibility and foresight.

Character Interactions

• Lin Hao vs. Eternity: The primary interaction in this chapter is the intense battle between Lin Hao and Eternity, with Lin Hao trying to understand and exploit Eternity's weaknesses, and Eternity adapting to Lin Hao's attacks.
• Lin Hao's realization: Lin Hao's understanding of Eternity's true nature leads to a shift in his strategy, showing his ability to learn and adapt during a fight.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lin Hao, using the Little Devil's stealth, kicks the Eternity into a mysterious, unknown dimension.
• In this dimension, the Eternity loses its connection to the Marvel multiverse and its powers.
• Lin Hao and the Eternity engage in a fierce battle, with Lin Hao relentlessly attacking and the Eternity exploding into fragments that destroy the surrounding area.
• The Eternity threatens Lin Hao with retaliation from other versions of itself, but Lin Hao remains undeterred.
• The battle continues until the Eternity is completely destroyed.

Character Developments

• The Eternity, despite being a powerful being, is revealed to be confined by its role in the Marvel universe and its creators' intentions.
• Lin Hao shows his strategic thinking, using the dimension to neutralize the Eternity's powers and his power of time to heal himself during the battle.
• The Eternity shows a calm acceptance of its impending demise, hinting at its true nature as a character created by others.

Significant Themes

• The theme of power and control is explored, with the Eternity's powers being tied to its connection to the multiverse and its creators' will.
• The theme of identity is also touched upon, with the Eternity questioning its own nature and Lin Hao seeking to make the Eternity more "real" for his revenge.

Character Interactions

• Lin Hao and the Eternity engage in a battle of wits and strength, with Lin Hao using his knowledge of the Eternity's nature to gain the upper hand.
• The other characters in the chapter, such as Zheng Xian, Jiang Ming, and Nü Yuan, are mentioned but do not interact directly with the Eternity or Lin Hao.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lin Hao defeats Eternity in his universe.
• He returns to the Southern Heavenly Gate, where Chinese teammates from other universes await him.
• Lin Hao invites them to visit the S.P.E.A.R. and offers to help them gain new powers.

Character Developments

• Lin Hao demonstrates his power and willingness to help his teammates grow stronger.
• Wu Fengji expresses her desire to learn new powers and her disdain for the deities in her universe.
• Chen Lu reveals his difficult situation in his universe and his desire to change his powers.
• Gu Yi expresses his interest in learning a different magical system.
• The Tao Brothers Five ask for items to enhance their collective strength and technological support for their universe.

Significant Themes

• The importance of self-improvement and teamwork in facing common threats.
• The desire to gain new powers to contribute to the team's strength.
• The challenges and difficulties faced by the characters in their respective universes.

Character Interactions

• Lin Hao interacts with his teammates, offering help and guidance.
• Wu Fengji expresses her disdain for the deities in her universe to Lin Hao.
• The Tao Brothers Five discuss their needs with Lin Hao.
• Zheng Xian is mentioned as having provided information about the other teammates' universes to Lin Hao.

Key Plot Points

• The Ancient One's soul, sealed to a chair, and her body, in a freezer, are revealed.
• Lin Hao and Zheng Xian decide to eliminate the Ancient One now that Eternity is dead.
• The Whitebeard version of the Ancient One arrives to execute her counterpart.
• Lin Hao resurrects Ivan Vanko using a ghost cultivation technique from the "Chinese Paladin" world.

Character Developments

• The Ancient One accepts her fate and maintains her dignity until the end.
• Ivan Vanko, now a spirit, plans revenge on Tony Stark in a more calculated and cruel manner.

Significant Themes

• The complex nature of the Ancient One's character and her relationship with the Marvel Universe.
• The influence of Eastern fantasy elements and cultivation techniques in the "Home Base Universe."

Character Interactions

• The Ancient One and the Whitebeard version of the Ancient One meet for the last time.
• Lin Hao and Ivan Vanko discuss the latter's resurrection and revenge plans.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Director Lin returns to T.E.N.J.I. after two months.
• A high-level meeting is called by the World Security Council due to strange sights on Mars.
• The attendees see images of the Thirty-Three Layered Celestial Palace on Mars.
• Lin Hao and the Chinese representative claim Mars as China's territory based on ancient myths.
• Other countries refuse to acknowledge China's claim, leading to a tense standoff.
• Lin Hao storms out of the meeting, with the Chinese representative following suit.

Character Developments

• Director Lin (Lin Hao) continues to display his cunning and shamelessness, using humor to deflect and provoke other nations.
• Wu Nana shows her astuteness, suspecting Lin Hao's involvement in the Celestial Palace on Mars and anticipating his next move.

Significant Themes

• Power Dynamics: The struggle for control and resources between nations is a central theme, with each country trying to assert its dominance.
• Ancient Mythology and Technology: The connection between ancient myths and advanced technology is explored, with the Celestial Palace on Mars serving as a bridge between the two.

Character Interactions

• Lin Hao and the other deputy directors engage in verbal sparring, with Lin Hao using humor and provocation to rile up the other nations.
• Wu Nana and Lin Hao have a private conversation, with Wu Nana expressing her suspicions about Lin Hao's involvement in the Celestial Palace and anticipating his next move.