Ch. 2221The Funeral of Ku
Key Plot Points and Events
- Li Tianming prepares for the Lesser Realm King Ranking battle, expecting a short trip of a few months to five years.
- Ku, an elder of the Sword God Lin Clan, passes away, causing Li Tianming to reflect on the cruelty of life and death in the cultivation world.
- Ku's funeral is held at the Myriad Swords Divine Mausoleum, with the clan mourning his passing and vowing to bring glory back to the Boundless Sea of Swords in his honor.
- After the funeral, an era ends, and the clan splits into two groups, each believing they are heading in the right direction.
- Lin Xiao, Ku's younger brother, decides to dedicate the rest of his life to the Lin Clan and Ku's memory.
- The next day, Li Tianming and other hundred-year-old Eighth-Order Lesser Heavenly Star Realm disciples gather at Grand Sect Mountain to make an oath before the Family Tree Barrier before entering the Ancient God's Domain.
Character Developments
- Li Tianming learns about the impermanence of life and the limits of cultivation, deepening his understanding of the cultivation world's cruelty.
- Lin Xiao decides to dedicate the rest of his life to the Lin Clan and Ku's memory, showing his loyalty and devotion.
Significant Themes
- The cruelty of life and death in the cultivation world, where even Supreme Gods and Star Gods have limits to their lifespans.
- The impermanence of power and achievements, which can vanish into thin air after one's death.
- The importance of contributing to one's clan and family, as seen in Ku's funeral and Lin Xiao's decision.
Character Interactions
- Li Tianming interacts with Lin Xiao, learning about Ku's passing and the limits of life and death.
- Li Tianming, Jiang Feiling, and Lin Xiaoxiao bid each other farewell before Li Tianming enters the Ancient God's Domain.
- The disciples of the Sword God Lin Clan gather at Grand Sect Mountain, showing unity and determination in honoring Ku's memory and bringing glory back to their clan.