Ch. 221Xing Tian's Plan
Key Plot Points and Events
- The Yan Emperor's final successor had the clans submit to the Yellow Emperor, while he fought his final battle on Changyang Mountain.
- The Yan Emperor's lineage knew that the Heavenly Dao wouldn't commit suicide or fulfill legends unfavorable to itself, so they created a plan to defy heaven.
- The Yan Emperor and Yellow Emperor joined forces to create the legend of Xing Tian, a being capable of fighting forever against the heavens.
- The Heavenly Dao would fulfill this legend by creating a being that could defy heaven, but not one that could kill it.
- The Yan and Yellow Emperors' plan was to wait for a suitable wondrous item (like Yan Nu) to appear, which the Heavenly Dao would then nurture according to their ideals.
Character Developments
- Wu Tan reveals the secrets of the Mountain Sea Nation People and the Yan Emperor's plan.
- Yan Nu learns about his true origin and purpose.
- Cultivators present realize the true nature of the Yan Emperor and Yellow Emperor's relationship and their complementary ideals.
Significant Themes
- Defying heaven and the Mandate of Heaven.
- The power of human effort and the limits of the Heavenly Dao.
- The importance of memory and legend in shaping reality.
- The complementary nature of conflicting ideals.
Character Interactions
- Wu Tan shares the ancient plan with the group, revealing the truth about Xing Tian and the Yan Emperor.
- Yan Nu learns about his true purpose and origin, leading to introspection about his desires and actions.
- Cultivators present discuss and analyze the Yan Emperor and Yellow Emperor's plan, leading to excitement and fanaticism.