Ch. 681Each Their Own Battlefield

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Wu Pifu clashes with Jia Baoyu's nine-zhang celestial god, revealing it to be made of countless pure human souls.
  • Wu Pifu activates his Kratos title, overpowering Jia Baoyu's construct.
  • Lin Daiyu faces off against a monk and a Daoist, who attempt to manipulate her. Her true nature as the Crimson Pearl Immortal Herb awakens, allowing her to resist their influence.
  • The Emperor stands atop Fengshan Altar, supported by countless human-shaped phantoms, facing the blood-red azure dragon.

Character Developments

  • Wu Pifu: Shows immense strength and power, activating his Kratos title against Jia Baoyu. Reveals disgust towards Jia Baoyu's use of human souls.
  • Jia Baoyu: Struggles with the return of Wu Pifu, expressing frustration and anger at his defiance.
  • Lin Daiyu: Awakens her true nature as the Crimson Pearl Immortal Herb, gaining immunity to the monk and Daoist's manipulations. Demonstrates decisive action and calm in the face of adversity.
  • The Emperor: Stands firm against the azure dragon, supported by countless human-shaped phantoms, symbolizing humanity's resistance to Heaven's will.

Significant Themes

  • The struggle against Heaven's will and oppression.
  • The true nature of humanity and the consequences of manipulating and exploiting it.
  • The awakening of one's true self and the power that comes with it.

Character Interactions

  • Wu Pifu vs. Jia Baoyu: A fierce battle between two powerful entities, revealing the dark truth behind Jia Baoyu's power.
  • Lin Daiyu vs. The Monk and Daoist: A battle of wills, with Lin Daiyu resisting the attempts to manipulate her, ultimately awakening her true nature.
  • The Emperor vs. The Azure Dragon: A symbolic representation of humanity's resistance against Heaven's will, supported by the phantoms of countless humans.

Ch. 682Gone and Never Returned!

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Wu Pifu and Jia Baoyu's battle reaches a climax, with both combatants weakened.
  • Jia Baoyu reveals he knows Wu Pifu's true identity as Sun Wukong, the Great Sage.
  • Jia Baoyu shares crucial information about transcendent paths, secrets of the Heavenly Court, and hidden treasures.
  • Jia Baoyu's body transforms into a jade stone and enters Wu Pifu's sea of consciousness.
  • Wu Pifu acknowledges his identity as Sun Wukong and charges at the blood-red Azure Dragon.

Character Developments

  • Wu Pifu: Realizes his true identity as Sun Wukong, accepts his past, and decides to confront his destiny.
  • Jia Baoyu: Reveals his history with Sun Wukong, provides valuable information, and sacrifices himself to help Wu Pifu.

Significant Themes

  • Identity and destiny: Wu Pifu accepts his true identity and decides to face his past.
  • Sacrifice: Jia Baoyu sacrifices himself to help Wu Pifu, highlighting the theme of selfless acts.
  • Information and knowledge: Jia Baoyu shares crucial information that could help Wu Pifu in his journey.

Character Interactions

  • Wu Pifu and Jia Baoyu: Their intense battle leads to a revelation of their past connection, with Jia Baoyu ultimately helping Wu Pifu.
  • Wu Pifu and the blood-red Azure Dragon: Wu Pifu acknowledges his identity and decides to confront the Azure Dragon.

Ch. 683Severing Earth and Heaven, Perfect Closed Loop

Summary of "Severing Earth and Heaven, Perfect Closed Loop"

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Lin Daiyu beats the monk and Daoist to near death, confirming her belief in nonhumans.
  • Wu Pifu returns and leads a charge against the blood-red azure dragon, symbolizing Heaven.
  • Wu Pifu severs the Heavenly Net and Earthly Snare, freeing humanity from fate and scripts.
  • Wu Pifu leaves, giving Lin Daiyu cultivation methods and warning her about the monk and Daoist.

Character Developments

  • Lin Daiyu's belief in nonhumans is solidified, and she gains a newfound martial will.
  • Wu Pifu completes his mission, leaving behind cultivation methods for Lin Daiyu and a warning about the lingering threats.

Significant Themes

  • The struggle against fate and external control (Heaven, nonhumans).
  • The power of unity and collective will (Wu Pifu's charge with countless phantoms).
  • The importance of vigilance and preparedness (Lin Daiyu's warning and Wu Pifu's departure).

Character Interactions

  • Lin Daiyu, the Emperor, and the old eunuch all cry out, "Slay this Heaven!" in unison, demonstrating their shared resolve.
  • Wu Pifu and Lin Daiyu share a final moment before Wu Pifu leaves, passing on cultivation methods and a warning.

Ch. 684Meaning

Key Plot Points & Events

  • Wu Pifu completes the second round of his faction mission, receiving unexpected rewards.
  • He encounters Time-Space Spirit ascendants who reveal that his mission was not just a test, but part of a crucial historical link.
  • Wu Pifu learns that he has seven hundred hours of rest and can challenge any ascendant. He requests to fight the one who holds a grudge against him.
  • The Time-Space Spirits reveal top-secret information about their civilization's weakness and reliance on the Trans-Spacetime Wheel.
  • The First Person of the Time-Space Spirits hints that their civilization might not exist.

Character Developments

  • Wu Pifu's understanding of the Time-Space Spirits and their civilization deepens, leading him to question their existence.
  • The Time-Space Spirits, particularly the First Person, show concern about Wu Pifu's potential defection, indicating his growing importance.

Significant Themes

  • The theme of perfection and ascension continues, with Wu Pifu learning more about the different paths to ascension.
  • The concept of existence and reality is challenged, with the Time-Space Spirits suggesting their civilization might not exist.

Character Interactions

  • Wu Pifu interacts with the Time-Space Spirit ascendants, who show him varying degrees of goodwill.
  • The First Person of the Time-Space Spirits engages Wu Pifu in a conversation about their civilization's existence, showing concern about his loyalty.

Ch. 685Absolute and Relative

Summary of "Absolute and Relative" Chapter

Key Plot Points and Events

  • The Time-Space Spirit Civilization's origin is unknown and exists in a superposition of existence and nonexistence.
  • The Trans-Spacetime Wheel, their civilization's supreme creation, has not been definitively created, and its creation method is unknown.
  • The root of the Absolute Spacetime View, 'Absolute,' has not been found, while the root of the Relative Spacetime View, 'Time,' has been confirmed but is unwanted.
  • The First, leader of the Time-Space Spirits, is about to ascend into 'Time,' which could lead to their civilization's nonexistence.
  • Wu Pifu is sought by the First to help prevent the above scenario and to gain his power for the third trial.

Character Developments

  • Wu Pifu learns about the true nature of the Time-Space Spirit Civilization and his potential role in it.
  • The First reveals his dilemma and seeks Wu Pifu's help, showing vulnerability and desperation.

Significant Themes

  • The concept of observer determinism in spacetime.
  • The struggle between the Absolute Spacetime View and the Relative Spacetime View.
  • The importance of perfect spacetime closed loops for the Time-Space Spirit Civilization's existence and the creation of the Trans-Spacetime Wheel.

Character Interactions

  • Wu Pifu interacts with the First and other Time-Space Spirit ascendants, learning about their civilization's secrets and his potential role in it.
  • The First seeks Wu Pifu's help, showing a level of desperation and vulnerability, while Wu Pifu remains curious and somewhat skeptical.

Ch. 686Daiyu Epilogue?

Plot Points and Events

  • Wu Pifu is baffled by the Time-Space Spirits' reaction to him, considering him the root of the Absolute Spacetime View and praising him for perfecting Lin Daiyu.
  • He learns that he will face an Ascendant Body with whom he has a life-and-death grudge ten hours before his third task.
  • Wu Pifu spends seven hundred hours in the Time-Space Spirit Great Library researching various civilizations and topics, including the Heavenly Court, Buddha Realm, True Martial Civilization, and Seven Original Sins of Life.

Character Developments

  • Wu Pifu's understanding of the Dream World's history and civilizations deepens as he gains access to vast amounts of information in the Great Library.
  • He becomes increasingly wary of the Heavenly Court and more favorably inclined towards the Buddha Realm.

Significant Themes

  • The complexity and interconnectedness of ancient civilizations in the Dream World.
  • The importance of understanding the past to navigate the present and future.
  • The potential danger and power of the Heavenly Court.

Character Interactions

  • Wu Pifu interacts with the Time-Space Spirit Ascendant Bodies, who treat him with great respect and provide him with crucial information.
  • He does not interact with any other characters in this chapter, as he is solely focused on his research in the Great Library.

Ch. 687I'm Fighting Chu Minghao?!

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Wu Pifu faces the third trial: a battle to the death with a Time-Space Spirit Ascendant Body.
  • He defeats the Ascendant Body easily, demonstrating his immense power.
  • Wu Pifu decides to proceed with the third trial immediately, skipping the preparation time.

Character Developments

  • Wu Pifu's power and confidence grow, as he effortlessly defeats the Ascendant Body.
  • The Time-Space Spirit Ascendant Bodies, especially the conservative faction led by the female voice, begin to respect Wu Pifu more due to his strength.

Significant Themes

  • The power of the Trans-Spacetime Wheel and the perfection trials it creates.
  • The importance of strength and respect within the Time-Space Spirit Civilization.

Character Interactions

  • Wu Pifu and the hostile Time-Space Spirit Ascendant Body engage in a battle, with Wu Pifu emerging victorious.
  • Wu Pifu interacts with the First One and the female voice, discussing the third trial and his decision to proceed immediately.

Ch. 688Not? This Lively?

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Wu Pifu arrives in a cargo hold filled with people, including clones of known individuals like Dongcheng, the Chairman of First Company, and Night Watchers.
  • He encounters Zhi, who is injured and lying under a corpse, and they engage in a tense conversation.
  • Wu Pifu uses his Superbrain abilities to control Zhi's emotions and force him to cooperate.
  • The cargo hold is filled with chaos as various factions fight each other.
  • Wu Pifu intervenes, using his power to stop the fighting and demand answers.
  • The Chairman of First Company reveals that he knows how to find Chu Minghao and complete the mission.

Character Developments

  • Wu Pifu: Shows his power and assertiveness, using his Superbrain abilities to control Zhi and intimidate others. He also demonstrates curiosity about the Chairman of First Company's potential abilities.
  • Zhi: Initially deceitful, he later cooperates with Wu Pifu out of necessity. He shows a mix of mocking, serious, and cooperative demeanor.
  • The Chairman of First Company: Reveals his knowledge about the mission and his potential supernatural abilities. He shows fear and submission to Wu Pifu's power.

Significant Themes

  • Power dynamics: Wu Pifu's display of power changes the dynamics among the factions, with others now seeking his favor or cooperation.
  • Trust and deception: Zhi initially tries to deceive Wu Pifu, but they are forced to cooperate due to their shared predicament.
  • Information control: The Chairman of First Company withholds information about the mission, suggesting a power play within the factions.

Character Interactions

  • Wu Pifu and Zhi: Their initial tense interaction shifts to grudging cooperation as they realize they need each other to survive.
  • Wu Pifu and the Chairman of First Company: Their interaction reveals the Chairman's fear of Wu Pifu's power and his willingness to share information to avoid further conflict.
  • Wu Pifu and the Night Watchers: They are confused and uncertain about Wu Pifu's identity and the situation they're in, leading to a lack of clear interaction with him.

Ch. 689Gaia Human Civilization Never Existed

Key Plot Points and Events

  • The current time is seventy hours before the Final Producer's birth and around 170 hours before the Superbrain terminal's appearance.
  • Wu Pifu learns that everyone present comes from different relative parallel spacetime branches and nodes, having passed through the Relative Spacetime View to reach this point.
  • Wu Pifu discovers that the Absolute Spacetime View and the Relative Spacetime View are Origins at the zero-point-one level that fought for control over spacetime.
  • The mission of everyone present is to defeat or stop Chu Minghao to prevent the Main Brain, Subbrain, and Division Brain from falling into the Spacetime Island, which would cause Gaia Human civilization to never appear in the Dream World.
  • Wu Pifu realizes that he is still completing a perfect spacetime closed-loop mission for the Absolute Spacetime View camp.
  • It is revealed that Chu Minghao is the avatar of the Final Producer, which explains why he is controlled by the not-yet-born Final Producer.

Character Developments

  • Wu Pifu: Realizes the true nature of his mission and the danger of sharing certain information, showing growth in understanding and caution.
  • The First Company Chairman: Shows willingness to cooperate with Wu Pifu, prioritizing survival and providing information about the mission.
  • Zhi: Reveals that he knows about Chu Minghao being the Final Producer's avatar, showing a level of knowledge and understanding beyond what is initially apparent.

Significant Themes

  • The struggle for control over spacetime between the Absolute Spacetime View and the Relative Spacetime View.
  • The concept of Origin Pollution and the danger of sharing certain information.
  • The idea of perfect closed-loop missions at the spacetime level.

Character Interactions

  • Wu Pifu interacts with the First Company Chairman, who provides him with mission information.
  • Wu Pifu and Zhi have a tense exchange, with Zhi revealing crucial information about Chu Minghao.
  • The First Company Chairman and Zhi display a dynamic where the chairman is wary of Zhi's unpredictable behavior.

Ch. 690Audience and Wanfang

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Wu Pifu learns that Chu Minghao might be the Final Producer's avatar.
  • Zhi, a leader of the Human Revolutionary Union, reveals his belief that the world is a novel, and they are characters being watched by an "audience."
  • The group is traveling in a cargo hold to the spaceport, where materials for the Final Producer's birthplace will be sorted and launched.
  • Another Superbrain, Xu Wanfang, arrives, revealing that only one Superbrain can exist at the same spacetime coordinates.

Character Developments

  • Wu Pifu becomes more determined to stop the Final Producer and is willing to kill Zhi if he causes trouble during the operation.
  • Zhi remains enigmatic and unpredictable, revealing his unique perspective on their existence but providing little concrete information.
  • Xu Wanfang is introduced as another Superbrain, displaying a calm and collected demeanor.

Significant Themes

  • The nature of reality and existence, with Zhi's revelation that they might be characters in a novel.
  • The power dynamics and relationships between Superbrains, as seen in Wu Pifu's interactions with Zhi and Xu Wanfang.

Character Interactions

  • Wu Pifu and Zhi: Wu Pifu is suspicious of Zhi and threatens to kill him if he causes trouble. Zhi remains enigmatic and provoking, revealing little about his true intentions.
  • Wu Pifu and Xu Wanfang: They meet for the first time, with Xu Wanfang introducing himself as a comrade in the fight against the Final Producer.

Ch. 691Between Man and God, and an Interesting Proposal

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Xu Wanfang, a key figure in Gaia Human history, meets Wu Pifu, another Superbrain.
  • Xu Wanfang takes control of a crucial spaceport, crucial for transporting supplies to the Final Production Plan platform.
  • Wu Pifu reveals he comes from a timeline where Xu Wanfang died, leading to the Fourth World War and humanity's exile from the Solar System.

Character Developments

  • Xu Wanfang demonstrates exceptional administrative skills and calm under pressure.
  • Wu Pifu shows curiosity about Xu Wanfang's past and shares his own history openly.
  • Zhi remains mischievous and defiant, but also shows strategic thinking.

Significant Themes

  • The importance of key individuals in history and their potential to influence events.
  • The consequences of actions in different timelines and the concept of parallel worlds.
  • The struggle for power and control among factions.

Character Interactions

  • Xu Wanfang and Wu Pifu discuss their origins and the circumstances of their meeting.
  • Zhi suggests a surprising strategy to infiltrate and potentially lead the Final Producers.
  • Xu Shilan is revealed to be connected to Wu Pifu's origins, but her role is not yet clear.

Ch. 692Wanfang Is Guilty; the Guilt Lies with Me

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Xu Wanfang suggests killing Zhi immediately, but Wu Pifu considers Zhi's proposal to use him as a key support.
  • Zhi reveals that Chu Minghao's presence at this point in time creates a temporal paradox, making the Final Producer's birth unstoppable.
  • Xu Wanfang briefs Wu Pifu on the plan to overload Chu Minghao's extraordinary abilities to create a brief opening, aiming to free him from the Final Producer's control.

Character Developments

  • Wu Pifu shows strategic thinking and understanding of extraordinary abilities, questioning Xu Wanfang's plan and providing valuable insights.
  • Xu Wanfang demonstrates decisive leadership and deep understanding of Superbrain nature and the Final Producer's influence.
  • Zhi continues to manipulate and mislead others with his lies and half-truths.

Significant Themes

  • The power and influence of the Final Producer over Superbrains.
  • The importance of strategic planning and adaptability in battle.
  • The consequences of time travel and temporal paradoxes.

Character Interactions

  • Wu Pifu and Xu Wanfang work together, with Wu Pifu challenging Xu Wanfang's ideas and Xu Wanfang respecting Wu Pifu's input.
  • Zhi's interactions with Wu Pifu and Xu Wanfang involve manipulation, deceit, and humor, often leading to physical altercations.
  • Xu Shilan expresses her disdain towards Wu Pifu's initial lack of understanding about Chu Minghao's power.

Ch. 693Leader Xu Wanfang and Liang Min of This Era

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Wu Pifu observes Xu Wanfang's leadership skills and understands why he was revered as a savior.
  • Xu Shilan reveals her brother's extraordinary accomplishments and her fear of losing him.
  • Wu Pifu learns that Xu Wanfang trusts him due to Death Return and is being taught leadership skills.
  • Xu Wanfang assigns Wu Pifu two tasks: obtain materials for a Dragon Rider System on Europa and awaken Liang Min from an Azure lab.

Character Developments

  • Wu Pifu: Realizes he's an outlier among Superbrains, accepts his role in the upcoming battle, and agrees to Xu Wanfang's tasks.
  • Xu Wanfang: Proves himself as a capable leader, trusts Wu Pifu, and plans for the final battle.
  • Xu Shilan: Shows appreciation for Wu Pifu's straightforwardness, understands his motivations, and supports Xu Wanfang's plans.
  • Liang Min: Still an experimental subject in an Azure lab, awaiting awakening.

Significant Themes

  • Leadership and responsibility (Xu Wanfang, Wu Pifu's reluctance)
  • Trust and camaraderie (Xu Wanfang's trust in Wu Pifu, Wu Pifu's acceptance of tasks)
  • The consequences of Superbrain powers and their unique properties (only one Superbrain per time point)

Character Interactions

  • Wu Pifu and Xu Shilan: Develop a camaraderie based on honesty and straightforwardness.
  • Wu Pifu and Xu Wanfang: Xu Wanfang trusts and teaches Wu Pifu, while Wu Pifu accepts tasks to support Xu Wanfang's plans.
  • Xu Shilan and Xu Wanfang: Xu Shilan expresses her fear of losing her brother and supports his plans.

Ch. 694The Bottom Line of Being Human

Key Plot Points and Events

  • A shuttle leaves for Jupiter with Wu Pifu and Zhi on board.
  • Xu Wanfang and Xu Shilan watch the shuttle depart, discussing Wu Pifu and Zhi.
  • Xu Wanfang expresses concern that Wu Pifu might lose faith in humanity after seeing what's on Europa.
  • On the shuttle, Wu Pifu grows annoyed with Zhi's constant laughter and threatens him.
  • Zhi hints at Wu Pifu's future actions and reactions, then faints.
  • In a secret lab on Europa, three cryogenically frozen humans from before the Third War, including Wu Pifu, are being prepared for experimentation.

Character Developments

  • Wu Pifu: Shows boredom and annoyance with Zhi's behavior, maintains his calm and collected demeanor, and hints at his willingness to act if provoked.
  • Zhi: Exhibits erratic behavior, laughter, and hints at future events, suggesting he knows more than he lets on.
  • Xu Wanfang: Shows concern for Wu Pifu and the potential impact of Europa's truths on his beliefs.
  • Xu Shilan: Expresses worry about the potential consequences of Wu Pifu's transformation, similar to the Final Producer.

Significant Themes

  • The darker side of humanity and collective unconscious crimes.
  • The potential loss of faith in humanity's goodness.
  • The consequences of past actions on future beliefs and behaviors.

Character Interactions

  • Wu Pifu and Zhi: Wu Pifu grows annoyed with Zhi's laughter, while Zhi seems to taunt Wu Pifu with hints about his future actions.
  • Xu Wanfang and Xu Shilan: They discuss Wu Pifu, Zhi, and the potential impact of Europa's truths on Wu Pifu's beliefs.

Ch. 695The Inhumans of Europa

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Wu Pifu and Zhi travel to Europa to collect materials for the Dragon Rider System.
  • They land in a chaotic, lawless marketplace controlled by gangs.
  • Wu Pifu meets with Boss Long Fei, who reveals he has a batch of "Beauty Statues" - eight headless children in liquid-filled containers.
  • Wu Pifu demands the goods within three hours, information on the dignitaries who wanted the children, and a list of similar dignitaries and their affiliates.
  • Wu Pifu asks if the children can be saved; Zhi says yes, given the best medical environment and team.

Character Developments

  • Wu Pifu: Demonstrates his strength and calm demeanor, showing no fear or anger despite the horrific situation. He is determined to save the children and punish the inhumans.
  • Zhi: Reveals his expertise in medicine and eagerness to perform the surgery on the children. His neurotic behavior continues.
  • Long Fei: Initially hostile and dismissive, Long Fei becomes cooperative and submissive after witnessing Wu Pifu's power.

Significant Themes

  • The dehumanization of children and the value of life.
  • The contrast between inhumans (gang members) and humans (Wu Pifu and the children).
  • The power dynamics between gangs and the official government.

Character Interactions

  • Wu Pifu and Zhi: Work together to achieve their goals, with Wu Pifu taking the lead and Zhi providing medical expertise.
  • Wu Pifu and Long Fei: Wu Pifu uses his power to intimidate and control Long Fei, who becomes cooperative.
  • Wu Pifu and the underlings: Wu Pifu demonstrates his strength and ruthlessness by killing several underlings who threaten him.

Ch. 696What?

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Europa, a crucial human colony, is revealed to have a population of around 15 million, with a significant military force of 150,000 troops and a powerful fleet.
  • Wu Pifu, carrying Zhi, approaches the Chu Logistics Group building, where he encounters security personnel who, due to Wu Pifu's cognitive alteration, openly confess to the group's crimes and the president's obsession with human organs.
  • Wu Pifu enters the building, with more people confessing to their crimes as he ascends, causing Zhi to question the fate of their families.

Character Developments

  • Wu Pifu: Demonstrates his power and resolve by altering the cognition of numerous people, revealing their crimes, and expressing his belief in the Theory of Humanity.
  • Zhi: Shows curiosity and intrigue about Wu Pifu's nature and actions, questioning Wu Pifu's beliefs and the consequences of his actions.

Significant Themes

  • Humanity and Non-Humanity: Wu Pifu's belief in the Theory of Humanity and his distinction between humans and non-humans is a central theme.
  • Consequences of Actions: Zhi raises questions about the consequences of Wu Pifu's actions on the families of those he exposes.

Character Interactions

  • Wu Pifu and Zhi: Wu Pifu carries Zhi, and they have a conversation about Wu Pifu's beliefs and the consequences of his actions. Zhi expresses frustration with Wu Pifu's focus on small-scale non-humans rather than a larger spectacle.

Ch. 697Die Together

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Wu Pifu, carrying Zhi, infiltrates the company building, targeting non-humans while ignoring ordinary people.
  • The company's leader, a stern middle-aged man, panics and threatens his researchers, revealing they're all implanted with Nano Self-Destruction Units.
  • He considers escaping but finds his physical body uncontrollable and his automated defenses ineffective against Wu Pifu.
  • Desperate, he decides to activate all high-powered weapons and drag as many influential people as possible into his demise, hoping to take Wu Pifu down with him.

Character Developments

  • Wu Pifu: Demonstrates his unity of knowledge and action, targeting only those he considers non-human. His logic is revealed to be closed and unyielding, making him seem inhuman.
  • The stern middle-aged man: Shows his true colors as a panicked and ruthless leader, willing to take millions down with him to avoid death.

Significant Themes

  • The consequences of corruption and evil actions.
  • The struggle between morality and survival.
  • The power dynamics between the elite and the masses.

Character Interactions

  • Wu Pifu and Zhi: Wu Pifu carries Zhi, and they have a brief conversation where Wu Pifu's unyielding stance is revealed.
  • The stern middle-aged man and his researchers: The leader threatens and berates his researchers, showing his desperation and ruthlessness. One researcher suggests a desperate plan to take Wu Pifu down with them.

Ch. 698The Age of Final Producers!!

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Wu Pifu arrives at Chu Corporation to retrieve smuggled goods and discovers the truth about children being used as "products" for wealthy elites.
  • Chu Qingyu, the chairman, reveals the dirt of many powerful figures and executives, fearing for his life.
  • Wu Pifu confronts Chu Qingyu, who threatens to destroy Europa's protective sky dome if killed.
  • Wu Pifu decides to treat the masses as humans if they prove themselves worthy, and as nonhumans if not. He initiates a purge, destroying one-fifth of Europa's weapons.

Character Developments

  • Wu Pifu: Realizes the extent of the era's corruption and decides to intervene, showing a willingness to make tough decisions.
  • Chu Qingyu: Reveals his involvement in the illegal activities and attempts to blackmail Wu Pifu, displaying his ruthlessness and desperation.
  • Zhi: Continues to laugh maniacally and question Wu Pifu's methods, showing no remorse for the situation.

Significant Themes

  • The distinction between humans and nonhumans, and the consequences of blurring that line.
  • The corrupting influence of power and wealth.
  • The responsibility of individuals to stand against injustice.

Character Interactions

  • Wu Pifu and Chu Qingyu: Wu Pifu confronts Chu Qingyu, who attempts to bargain for his life and threatens Europa's safety.
  • Wu Pifu and Zhi: Zhi laughs at Wu Pifu's decisions and questions his methods, showing a lack of empathy for the situation.
  • Wu Pifu and the masses: Wu Pifu decides to treat the people of Europa as humans if they prove themselves worthy, showing a willingness to engage with them.

Ch. 699First Round: Draw Five, Kill One

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Europa's fully armed military activates its emergency response plan against Wu Pifu, but he effortlessly withstands their attacks.
  • The military considers using high-penetration weapons, which could destroy the city's canopy and kill everyone inside, but hesitates due to the revelations of their crimes.
  • Wu Pifu intimidates the military into surrendering and disarms them.
  • Wu Pifu announces his intention to "save" the soldiers by executing one among five randomly chosen.

Character Developments

  • Wu Pifu demonstrates his immense power and fearlessness, further cementing his status as a formidable force.
  • The soldiers of Europa's garrison, initially confident and proud, are humbled and terrified by Wu Pifu's actions and the revelations of their own corruption.

Significant Themes

  • The corruption and moral decay of the Azure Government and its military.
  • The dehumanization and exploitation of lower-class populations.
  • The consequences of a society that values some lives more than others.

Character Interactions

  • Wu Pifu intimidates and dominates the soldiers of Europa's garrison, shattering their courage and morale.
  • The soldiers, despite their initial resistance, ultimately surrender and comply with Wu Pifu's orders.
  • The commander of the garrison is revealed to be willing to sacrifice everyone in the city to cover up his crimes.

Ch. 700Keep It Up

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Wu Pifu arrives at Star City on Europa, announces "Five Draw One Kill" to a crowd of nearly 100,000 soldiers and civilians.
  • He explains his intention to save them by making them human again through this process.
  • Wu Pifu sets conditions for humanity, stating that humans cannot eat humans, mourn human remains, or believe in human inequality.
  • He plans to carry out this process on Europa, Earth, Moon, and Mars to change human civilization's trend of purging the lower classes.
  • Wu Pifu leaves to deal with the space fleet outside Europa, threatening to start the process himself if the soldiers don't begin it.

Character Developments

  • Wu Pifu: Shows his serious and determined side, using his powers to communicate with and educate the crowd. He demonstrates his belief in humanity's ability to change and learn from fear and pain.
  • The middle-aged officer: Initially defiant and indignant, he becomes more understanding and accepting of Wu Pifu's message as the conversation progresses.

Significant Themes

  • Humanity and inhumanity: Wu Pifu's speech revolves around defining what it means to be human and inhuman, with a focus on empathy, equality, and respect for life.
  • Change and learning: Wu Pifu believes that humans can learn from fear and pain, and that this learning can lead to change in human civilization.
  • The consequences of inaction: Wu Pifu argues that those who witness and allow injustices to occur are complicit in them.

Character Interactions

  • Wu Pifu and the middle-aged officer: Their conversation serves as a platform for Wu Pifu to explain his intentions and beliefs, with the officer acting as a representative of the crowd.
  • Wu Pifu and the crowd: Wu Pifu addresses the crowd directly, using the middle-aged officer as a point of reference to convey his message.
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