Ch. 21Zhunti Refused to Accept It, Yuanshi Tianzun Was Shocked
Key Plot Points and Events
- Li Er successfully severs and poisons a Karma Thread sent by Zhunti, surprising Sect Master Tongtian.
- Black Dog's tribulation is revealed, and he's sent away for training by Sect Master Tongtian to avoid Li Er's experiments.
- Zhunti, shocked by Li Er's power, vows to capture him using his Karma Threads.
- Zhao Gongming wakes up in Biyou Palace and briefly interacts with Lingbao Tianzun before fleeing from Yuanshi Tianzun's wrath.
- Yuanshi Tianzun, enraged, seeks information about Tongtian's formation disk stacking method from Lingbao Tianzun.
Character Developments
- Li Er demonstrates his power and eccentricity by handling the Karma Thread and experimenting on Black Dog.
- Black Dog shows fear and compliance towards Li Er but also exhibits growth in power.
- Zhao Gongming shows emotional instability upon seeing Biyou Palace but quickly regains composure when faced with Yuanshi Tianzun.
- Yuanshi Tianzun displays extreme anger and desperation in his pursuit of Tongtian's formation disk method.
- Lingbao Tianzun remains calm and evasive when faced with Yuanshi Tianzun's demands.
Significant Themes
- Power and its consequences: Li Er's power draws unwanted attention, and Zhunti's pursuit highlights the dangers of exposure.
- Growth and change: Black Dog and Zhao Gongming both experience growth, with Black Dog gaining power and Zhao Gongming displaying increased emotional control.
- Pursuit and evasion: Zhunti's pursuit of Li Er and Yuanshi Tianzun's pursuit of Tongtian's knowledge create tension and conflict.
Character Interactions
- Li Er and Black Dog: Li Er experiments on Black Dog, causing him fear and compliance, but also enhances his power.
- Zhao Gongming and Lingbao Tianzun: Zhao Gongming briefly interacts with Lingbao Tianzun before fleeing, displaying emotional instability and quick adaptation.
- Yuanshi Tianzun and Lingbao Tianzun: Yuanshi Tianzun demands information from Lingbao Tianzun, who remains evasive and calm under pressure.