Ch. 81Ming He and the Others
Key Plot Points and Events
- Lu Changqing easily drives away Heavenly Dao (Hongjun), shocking everyone.
- Houtu successfully opens the Earthly Dao, with Lu Changqing's massive investment of Merit.
- Houtu's cultivation rapidly advances to the Fourth Heaven of the Hunyuan Limitless Great Luo Golden Immortal realm.
- The Earthly Dao is established and equals the Heavenly Dao in power.
Character Developments
- Houtu: Advances to the Fourth Heaven of the Hunyuan Limitless Great Luo Golden Immortal realm, becoming a formidable force in the Primordial World.
- Hongjun: His physical body is destroyed by Lu Changqing, suffering a significant loss.
- Lu Changqing: Demonstrates his immense power and willingness to support the Earthly Dao, investing a vast amount of Merit.
Significant Themes
- Power dynamics between Heavenly Dao and Earthly Dao.
- The role of Merit in cultivation and worldly influence.
- The consequences of defying Lu Changqing.
Character Interactions
- Lu Changqing and Houtu: Lu Changqing supports Houtu's Earthly Dao, elevating it to a powerful status and aiding her cultivation.
- Lu Changqing and Hongjun: Lu Changqing easily defeats Hongjun, demonstrating his superiority.
- Ming He and Lu Changqing: Ming He flatters Lu Changqing, but Lu Changqing grows displeased with his excessive flattery.
- Di Jiang and Lu Changqing: Di Jiang invites Lu Changqing to a banquet, attempting to maintain a good relationship with Wuji Heaven.