Ch. 81Sage Zhunti's Bitter Bamboo
Key Plot Points and Events
- The Spiritual Root Ranking continues, revealing Grand Supreme Old Lord's Innate Five-Needle Pine at 18th place, causing him disappointment.
- Yuanshi Tianzun and Master Tongtian (Tianzun's senior and junior brothers) react to the revelation, with Tongtian feeling left out as he has no spiritual root.
- Goddess Nuwa, Guiding Sage of the West, Sage Zhunti, and other powers react to the news.
- Dao Ancestor Hongjun is surprised by the Five-Needle Pine's ranking.
- The Innate Bitter Bamboo appears at 17th place, belonging to Sage Zhunti.
Character Developments
- Grand Supreme Old Lord: Disappointed with the Five-Needle Pine's ranking, understands Taoist Randeng's past frustration.
- Yuanshi Tianzun: Confident in his own spiritual root's ranking, which has yet to be revealed.
- Master Tongtian: Realizes he's the only one among the Three Pure Ones without a spiritual root, feels pressured.
- Sage Zhunti: Delighted as his Western Sect's spiritual root, the Bitter Bamboo, is revealed.
Significant Themes
- Concealment and Revealing of Power: Characters hide their true strength, leading to surprise and pressure when revealed (e.g., Grand Supreme Old Lord, Master Tongtian).
- Comparison and Competition: Characters compare their spiritual roots, leading to feelings of satisfaction or pressure (e.g., Three Pure Ones, various powers).
- Potential and Uncertainty: The Spiritual Root Ranking's ongoing revelations create anticipation and uncertainty about future rankings.
Character Interactions
- Three Pure Ones: Their interactions are marked by comparison and competition, with Tongtian feeling left out and pressured.
- Various Powers: They react to the revelations, feeling surprise, pressure, or delight, depending on their own spiritual roots and the revealed rankings.