Ch. 321The Fate of Being Devoured!
Key Plot Points and Events
- Servants and attendants start leaving the temple one by one, never to return, as if drawn out by an unseen force.
- Ma Han, initially silent, warns against leaving but is ignored.
- A sudden gust of wind extinguishes most of the fires, and a female ghost enters the temple.
- Ma Han reveals himself as a martial artist, engaging the ghost but struggling to harm it.
- The ghost kills a wealthy young master, and the survivors huddle around Ma Han.
- He Zhizheng observes the battle, realizing Ma Han's life force is depleting.
Character Developments
- Ma Han: Revealed to be a martial artist with battlefield experience, shows leadership and concern for his group, but struggles against the ghost.
- He Zhizheng: Demonstrates discernment and understanding of the battle, but feels helpless to intervene.
Significant Themes
- The unseen danger lurking outside the temple.
- The struggle between the living and the supernatural.
- The futility of human strength against otherworldly forces.
Character Interactions
- Ma Han warns and protects the group, but his authority is tested when they disobey him.
- He Zhizheng observes Ma Han's battle, feeling anxious but unable to help.
- The wealthy young masters rely on Ma Han for protection but are ultimately unable to escape the ghost's wrath.