Chapter Summaries

Lin Mo inspected the new trade hub, where the races prepared shops and attractions for Great Xia visitors. He asked Thorin about the Dwarf Clan’s Gravity Runes, then revealed he wanted to cover an entire planet with them, leaving Thorin stunned.

• The races established shops and attractions in the hub, while the Dragons Clan rented a fenced space where dragons could sleep for visitors to see.
• Lin Mo toured the Holy Human Race, elf, and dwarf shops, noting their goods and services as the new businesses prepared to open.
• Lin Mo found Thorin Ironbeard drinking in a storeroom and asked him about the Dwarf Clan’s Gravity Runes.
• Thorin explained that the runes could cover different areas depending on their scale and offered to engrave them inside spaceships.
• Lin Mo asked whether the runes could cover an entire planet, and Thorin dropped his drinking bowl in shock.

Lin Mo asked Thorin to have Dwarf Craftsmen inscribe gravity runes across Great Xia’s planned lunar cities, and Thorin agreed the work was feasible on a city-wide scale. After discussing employment terms, Lin Mo proposed monthly wages by craftsman rank, leaving Thorin to respond.

• Lin Mo clarified that he wanted runes inscribed across cities on the Moon, not across Blue Star, and Thorin said a project covering a few dozen kilometers should be possible.
• Lin Mo explained that the Moon’s gravity was one-sixth of Blue Star’s and that Great Xia needed gravity runes to make long-term habitation safe.
• Thorin recalled stories of Dwarves floating beyond Terra and realized that they had lost the planet’s pull.
• Thorin agreed to consider helping Great Xia but insisted Dwarves should be paid for their craftsmanship rather than treated like Half-Orc laborers.
• Lin Mo offered monthly wages of one hundred gold coins for Third Order craftsmen, five hundred for Fourth Order, one thousand for Fifth Order, and five thousand for Sixth Rank craftsmen.

Thorin agreed to bring dwarf craftsmen to Terra to engrave runes on the moon, while Lin Mo learned that the Kuafu was ready for its trial flight. The 1,080-meter ship rose from its underground shipyard before a vast crowd, leaving Great Xia’s people cheering and weeping with relief.

• Thorin negotiated wages with Lin Mo, then signed a Magic Contract to send dwarf craftsmen to work on the moon.
• Lin Mo reported the deal to Elder Zhao, who said they would pursue both dwarf craftsmanship and Academician Qian’s Planetary Engine proposal to solve the moon’s gravity problem.
• At the Spacecraft Manufacturing Center, Lin Mo confirmed that the Kuafu had completed its adjustments and would make its trial flight at nine the next morning.
• News of the trial flight spread across Great Xia, drawing over a hundred thousand residents to the observation area above Celestial Pivot City.
• At nine, the Kuafu rose from its underground shipyard and fired its thrusters as the crowd watched.
• An old engineer and a young technician wept as onlookers applauded the ship’s flight and Great Xia’s progress toward the stars.

After the Kuafu’s successful trial flight, Great Xia opened the Terra Continent to ordinary visitors and launched the Two-World Trade Center. Livestreamer Zhang Xixi crossed the Portal and arrived at the trade center, awed by Terra’s unfamiliar landscape and wildlife.

• Academician Qian Zhenhua announced that the Kuafu had entered low orbit safely and declared its trial flight a success.
• Great Xia opened Terra and the Two-World Trade Center to visitors, with daily admission limited to people who had reserved a slot.
• Zhang Xixi livestreamed from Portal Plaza, showed her viewers the Portal and Terra’s twin suns, then crossed into the other world.
• Zhang Xixi saw a huge bird skim over the sea and learned that visitors had to remain in the military-controlled area and travel by bus.
• Zhang Xixi filmed Terra’s strange plants and described its sweet, fresh air as the bus brought her to the Two-World Trade Center.

Zhang Xixi toured Terra’s trade center and bought a magical Purification Brooch that glowed when worn. At a Holy Human Race clothing shop, she watched a Wish Skirt change color when touched and learned it also responded to its wearer’s mood.

• A Great Xia receptionist briefed the visitors on respecting Terra’s races before letting them enter the trade center.
• Zhang Xixi watched a Holy Human Race priest demonstrate a Purification Brooch, which purified air and toxins for seven days, and tourists rushed to buy one for a silver coin.
• Zhang Xixi bought a Purification Brooch and pinned it to her collar, where it began to glow.
• Zhang Xixi entered the Holy Radiance Weaving Workshop and felt the smooth fabric of a Wish Skirt.
• A shop assistant touched the skirt’s hem, turning it blue, and explained that its color changed with the wearer’s body temperature and state of mind.

Zhang Xixi tried on a magical dress that changed color with her mood, then tasted Holy Light Stewed Fruit and felt its warming effect. She noticed that several Holy Human Race shops offered different blessings invoking the Holy Light, leaving her viewers debating whether the custom was faith or clever promotion.

• Zhang Xixi bought a color-changing dress for three gold coins and seven silver coins, put it on, and watched it turn pink as she felt happy.
• Zhang Xixi continued shopping in her new dress and followed a delicious scent into the Delicious Every Day shop.
• The chef explained that Holy Light Stewed Fruit was made with Star Fruit and a Holy Light blessing, and Zhang Xixi bought a bowl for five copper coins.
• Zhang Xixi ate the fruit, felt warmth spread through her body, and told her viewers about its unusual effect as her dress turned reddish orange.
• Zhang Xixi connected the shop's blessing to similar blessings at two earlier shops, and her viewers debated whether they were religious greetings or cultural promotion.

Zhang Xixi finished shopping in the Holy Human Race’s district and entered the Dwarf Clan’s area, where she explored a shop filled with armor and weapons. The Dwarf shop assistant directed her to smaller rune accessories made for humans, including bracers that increased resistance to blows.

• Zhang Xixi bought several Holy Human Race goods as tourists snapped up blessing stone plaques, then finished browsing the district with her bags full and her wallet thinner.
• Zhang Xixi entered the Dwarf Clan’s area, where the clang of metal and the smell of charcoal replaced the Holy Human Race district’s sweet, refined atmosphere.
• Zhang Xixi nearly walked into a Dwarf and then showed her viewers a shop packed with armor, weapons, and moving rune patterns.
• The Dwarf shop assistant explained that rare equipment cost dozens to thousands of gold coins, frustrating tourists who had not brought enough cash.
• After the Dwarf questioned whether Zhang Xixi could manage the glowing armor, he pointed her toward smaller human-sized goods and explained that Toughness rune bracers helped resist blades and impacts.

Zhang Xixi discovered that Dwarves could inscribe practical magic runes on phones and other belongings, then spent heavily on enchanted goods during her livestream. After leaving the Dwarf District with bags full of purchases, she reached the shops of the Half-Orc Clan.

• Zhang Xixi watched a Dwarf Craftsman inscribe a Fortification Rune on a phone, and its owner proved it could survive a drop onto stone.
• Zhang Xixi bought Fortification and Levitation Runes for her phone, then watched it hover and drift through the air.
• Zhang Xixi bought a constant-temperature cup, a cooling necklace, a sharp folding knife, and two energy crystals.
• Zhang Xixi left the Dwarf District laden with purchases and arrived at the Half-Orc Clan's shops.

Zhang Xixi entered the Half-Orc district, where guide Mia showed her the lively plaza and a performance beginning on its central stage. The chapter ended as a beautiful Fox Charm Clan dancer emerged from glowing mist.

• Zhang Xixi arrived in the Half-Orc district and was greeted by Mia, a cat-eared guide who offered to show her around.
• Zhang Xixi hired Mia for a silver coin and followed her to a popular performance venue.
• Zhang Xixi and Mia entered a plaza where Minotaurs played drums for a crowd of tourists.
• The drumming stopped, and a Fox Charm Clan woman appeared through glowing mist on the stage.

Zhang Xixi watched the Half-Orc Clan’s performances with Mia, then gave in to the urge to pet the Cat-Eared Girl before sampling grilled Ironhorn Beast. The chapter left Zhang Xixi enjoying the Half-Orc district’s food and attractions.

• A Fox Charm Clan woman performed a dance that captivated Zhang Xixi and the Great Xia tourists, who applauded and tipped her.
• Zhang Xixi watched the Half-Orc Clan’s performances for an hour until Mia reminded her that more food and attractions awaited.
• Mia placed Zhang Xixi’s hand against her cheek, and Zhang Xixi stroked Mia’s head and furry ears while the live chat reacted excitedly.
• Mia led Zhang Xixi to the Half-Orc food area, where a Minotaur served her grilled Ironhorn Beast.
• Zhang Xixi tasted the Ironhorn Beast and found it crisp, juicy, and flavorful, causing her dress to turn orange-red.

Zhang Xixi explored the festival with Mia, sampling Half-Orc grilled meat and discovering guide services offered by the Cat-Eared Clan and Fox Charm Clan. After hearing about a Centaur riding experience, she hurried to join the growing line and watched the rides begin.

• Zhang Xixi praised the Half-Orcs' grilled meat and followed Mia onward without ordering another serving.
• Zhang Xixi saw the Cat-Eared Clan and Fox Charm Clan companion and guided-tour stall, filmed its prices, and reflected that Mia had been a bargain.
• Mia told Zhang Xixi that Centaur rides, Winged People scenic flights, and an Elves' area lay ahead.
• Zhang Xixi rushed to the Centaur riding experience after learning it cost one silver coin per lap.
• Zhang Xixi joined a line and watched Centaurs carry tourists around the track, starting slowly before accelerating into a run.

Zhang Xixi rode on Kasan’s back and then paid to try the Winged People’s flight experience. Wind Whisper lifted her high above the trade center, where she was still screaming with her eyes shut.

• Kasan carried Zhang Xixi around the track while she livestreamed the ride to her viewers.
• After two laps, Kasan helped Zhang Xixi down, and Mia invited her to try the Winged People’s flight experience.
• Zhang Xixi paid three silver coins and prepared to fly with Wind Whisper, secured by a safety belt.
• Wind Whisper took off almost vertically, and Zhang Xixi screamed as the ground shrank below her.
• Wind Whisper told Zhang Xixi she could open her eyes, but she still had them shut.

Zhang Xixi finished a Winged Person flight experience and entered the Elves' area, where she and her livestream audience marveled at its living trees, glowing moss, and luminous butterflies. Mia explained that the Elves' ancient-tree shops absorbed magic from the air, creating the high-magic environment that attracted the butterflies.

• Wind Whisper carried Zhang Xixi through the sky before gently setting her down, and she told her viewers the 300-yuan flight was worth it.
• Kael watched the popular flight attraction and considered having the Holy Human Race offer rides on Pegasi and Griffins.
• Mia led Zhang Xixi from the Half-Orc area into the Elves' area, where the scenery changed to living trees, a vine dome, and glowing moss.
• A Luminous Butterfly landed on Zhang Xixi's selfie stick, captivating her and her livestream audience.
• Mia explained that the Elves' ancient-tree shops absorbed magic elements, making the area rich in magic and attracting Luminous Butterflies.

Zhang Xixi explored the Elf District with Mia, where she saw magical animals and visited an Elven fruit shop. After tasting a Moon Dew Fruit, she felt her worries fade and her dress turned pale blue.

• Zhang Xixi spotted a glowing-tailed squirrel eating a fruit, then watched two white deer with glowing vines on their antlers pass by.
• Mia explained that Elven shops sold fruit foods, spirit weavings, and experiences, and Zhang Xixi chose to visit them all.
• Zhang Xixi entered the Fruit Food House and met a handsome Elven attendant who sold Moon Dew Fruit for three copper coins per jin.
• Zhang Xixi bought one jin of Moon Dew Fruit and tasted a piece the attendant opened for her.
• Zhang Xixi felt her mind grow calm and clear after eating the fruit, and her dress changed from pink to pale blue.

Zhang Xixi explored the Elf district, buying fruit and living plant jewelry while introducing the shops to her livestream audience. She left the Spirit Weaving Pavilion with a bulging shopping bag, an Evergreen Vine Bracelet, and a flower crown.

• Zhang Xixi asked the male Elf about more fruits and bought Moon Dew Fruit, Sun Song Fruit, and other produce as gifts.
• Zhang Xixi visited the Spirit Weaving Pavilion and admired the female Elf shopkeeper and her living accessories.
• The female Elf explained that the Evergreen Vine Bracelet adjusted to its wearer and needed energy crystals to survive on Blue Star.
• Zhang Xixi bought the Evergreen Vine Bracelet, a Leaf Whisper Necklace, and a single-use flower crown.
• Zhang Xixi left the pavilion wearing the flower crown, and Mia admired the bracelet's moving flower.

Zhang Xixi and Mia visited Starwhisper Grove, where Elves performed a magical song beneath an enormous glowing tree. Their exploration ended when a giant Treant arrived and made vine seats to carry visitors on a ride.

• Mia led Zhang Xixi to the Elves' performance area in the grove.
• Zhang Xixi paid one silver coin to enter, while Mia entered for free.
• Zhang Xixi watched the Elves perform the Song of Nature as glowing fruits pulsed with the music.
• After the song, Zhang Xixi and Mia explored the creatures gathered beneath the giant tree.
• A towering Treant approached, crouched down, and wove seats from its vines and branches.
• Mia told Zhang Xixi that Grandpa Treant was offering everyone a ride and urged her to climb aboard.

Zhang Xixi enjoyed a ride around Starwhisper Grove on a Treant, which gave her three golden fruits as a gift. Meanwhile, a portal opened in Eagle Country’s Freedom Underground City, where Yaxes emerged and faced the garrison’s gunfire.

• Zhang Xixi rode the Treant around Starwhisper Grove and saw its attractions from above.
• The Treant gave Zhang Xixi three golden fruits, and she thanked it before it went to welcome more tourists.
• Mars learned that space had split open in two areas of Freedom Underground City and mistook the event for an attack by Great Xia.
• Mars ordered the garrison to deploy armored vehicles, soldiers, and Gatling guns around the portal.
• Yaxes, a Seventh Order Demon Venerable, stepped through the portal and declared that he had found the technological civilization’s home base.
• An Eagle Country officer ordered the troops to fire at Yaxes.

Yaxes and Cho'Gath led the Demon Clan through a wormhole into an Eagle Country underground city, where they overwhelmed the defenders and civilians. After discovering the Stars and Stripes, Yaxes realized they had not entered Great Xia, but Cho'Gath decided the demons should search for and destroy the civilization's stronger forces.

• Yaxes survived the human bombardment and led the Demon Clan in a devastating attack on the plaza.
• The demons overran the defenses in the residential district, and Mars ordered the nuclear bomb crews to move their vehicles to a new tunnel without detonating them.
• Yaxes found a Stars and Stripes emblem and ordered Lesser Demons to bring him uniforms and dog tags from the dead.
• Cho'Gath emerged from the wormhole, broke through the ceiling and wall, and saw fleeing Eagle Country civilians.
• Yaxes explained that technological civilizations relied on technology, and Cho'Gath ordered the demons to find and wipe out the enemy's stronger forces.

As the Demon Clan overwhelmed Freedom Underground City, Mars ordered ten tactical nuclear bombs deployed despite the five million civilians who would die in the underground blast. He detonated the first bomb beside Cho'Gath, leaving its effect unknown.

• Heavy Armor Demon Soldiers broke through the Third Defense Zone despite missiles, thermobaric bombs, and mines.
• Mars watched the Demon Clan overrun more than sixty percent of Freedom Underground City as its defenses collapsed.
• Mars ordered ten nuclear bomb transport trucks sent to critical breach points, overruling his chief of staff's warning that the blasts would kill the city's civilians.
• Mars authorized Nuclear Bomb One near Cho'Gath, and it detonated.

Mars’s forces discovered that Cho'Gath had survived a direct nuclear blast, and Mars ordered the remaining nuclear bombs detonated to slow the monsters. With Freedom Underground City collapsing and no ordinary escape route left, Mars led the surviving officers toward the nearly completed fifth tunnel.

• Mars received damage reports showing the nuclear blast had destroyed three residential districts and wiped out life within five kilometers.
• Cho'Gath emerged unharmed from the radioactive rubble, crushing a thirty-meter reinforced wall as he advanced toward a populated district.
• Mars ordered every remaining nuclear bomb detonated, killing hundreds of thousands more people as the blasts damaged Freedom Underground City.
• A wounded special operations platoon leader reported that the defensive lines had collapsed and the monsters were less than nine hundred meters away.
• Mars remembered the fifth tunnel under excavation and ordered the survivors to reach its entrance and force a way to the surface.