Ch. 61Nuwa Was Moved, Daoist Friend Xuan Yang's Kindness Was Hard to Repay (Part 2)
Key Plot Points and Events
- Nuwa, moved by Xuan Yang's actions, waits for him outside her palace.
- In the Underworld, Houtu and the Ancestral Witches discover Buzhou Mountain's collapse and initially seek revenge on Gui Che and Ji Meng. However, after reading Xuan Yang's diary, Houtu realizes the danger averted and urges the Ancestral Witches to protect the Primordial Wilderness instead.
- Xuan Yang arrives at Nuwa's palace, entrusting her with mending the sky using his Universe Cauldron.
- Xuan Yang and Fuxi enter the Primordial Wilderness to protect its living beings, while some Heavenly Dao Saints like Yuanshi remain indifferent.
Character Developments
- Nuwa: Shows gratitude and determination to help mend the sky after Xuan Yang's entrustment.
- Houtu: Demonstrates wisdom and responsibility in prioritizing the Primordial Wilderness' protection over personal vengeance.
- Xuan Yang: Continues to show selflessness and foresight in protecting the Primordial Wilderness and its living beings.
Significant Themes
- Selflessness and Responsibility: Characters like Xuan Yang and Houtu exhibit selfless actions driven by a sense of responsibility towards the greater good.
- Consequences and Karmic Debt: The potential consequences of actions (like toppling Buzhou Mountain) are emphasized, highlighting the theme of karmic debt.
- Indifference vs. Action: Some characters, like Yuanshi, remain indifferent to the suffering of others, contrasting with those who actively help, like Xuan Yang and Fuxi.
Character Interactions
- Nuwa and Xuan Yang: Nuwa feels increasingly moved by Xuan Yang's actions, and they interact with mutual respect and trust.
- Houtu and the Ancestral Witches: Houtu persuades the Ancestral Witches to prioritize protecting the Primordial Wilderness over vengeance.
- Xuan Yang and Fuxi: They work together to protect the living beings of the Primordial Wilderness, demonstrating their bond and shared purpose.