Ch. 1081Stubborn Stone
Key Plot Points and Events
- The Final Exam involves teleporting examinees into the Hundred Evils Prison, where they must find and collect Stubborn Stones scattered throughout the prison in seven days.
- Stubborn Stones are unyielding, dimension-rejecting stones with no practical use except as tokens in this exam. They are dropped into the prison, and criminals will also fight for them.
- Any criminal who keeps a Stubborn Stone for seven days gains freedom. This makes the stones highly coveted and leads to intense competition and conflict.
- Examinees are teleported randomly, and their movements are tracked in real-time. Betting pools are opened on who will win.
Character Developments
- Fan Lang: He is calm and strategic, immediately tasking his Light Spirit, Lazy Worm, to scan the area and create a map. He sets a clear target and moves towards it.
- Bai Yun: She shows initiative by suggesting an alliance with Fan Lang before the exam begins.
Significant Themes
- Competition and Survival: The exam is a test of strength, cunning, and adaptability, with examinees and criminals alike fighting for the Stubborn Stones.
- Oppression and Struggle: The Hundred Evils Prison houses Demons and Monsters oppressed by the Human Race, highlighting the struggle between races and countries.
Character Interactions
- Fan Lang and Bai Yun: They exchange a brief conversation before the exam, with Bai Yun suggesting an alliance, and Fan Lang implicitly agreeing.
- Fan Lang and Lazy Worm: Fan Lang gives orders to Lazy Worm, and the Light Spirit, though complaining, follows them. Their dynamic shows Fan Lang's reliance on Lazy Worm's abilities.