Ch. 81The End of the Fierce Beast Tribulation
Key Plot Points and Events
- Shen Ni blood-sacrifices Fierce Beasts, causing them to advance towards the sacrifice site, leading the Five Divine Beast tribes to believe victory is near.
- Hongjun, Li Fan, and the three goddesses continue to fight the Fierce Beast army.
- The power of the Heavenly Dao and the malevolent energy of the Demon Gods clash, creating a deep abyss.
- Shen Ni feels he needs more blood-sacrificed Fierce Beasts to defeat Hongjun.
- Luohu ambushes Shen Ni, stealing the Heaven Suppressing Coffin and luring him to Mount Sumeru.
- Shen Ni is trapped in a blood sacrifice formation on Mount Sumeru, where Luohu refines his Law of Destruction Grand Unity Dao Fruit, creating the "Immortal Slaying Sword Formation."
- Shen Ni's will is ground away, and his physical body and Dao Fruit descend into Mount Sumeru's core.
- The Fierce Beast Tribulation ends, signaling the beginning of a new era.
Character Developments
- Shen Ni: Falls into Luohu's trap, loses the Heaven Suppressing Coffin, and is eventually refined by Luohu, leading to his demise.
- Luohu: Proves his cunning and strategic prowess by luring Shen Ni into a trap and creating the "Immortal Slaying Sword Formation."
- Hongjun: Recognizes the threat of Luohu's plan but focuses on retrieving the Heaven Suppressing Coffin.
- Li Fan and the three goddesses: Annihilate the remaining Fierce Beasts and witness the aftermath of Luohu's plan.
Significant Themes
- Cunning and strategy: Luohu's plan to lure Shen Ni into a trap showcases the importance of cunning and strategic thinking in achieving one's goals.
- Power dynamics: The clash between the Heavenly Dao and the malevolent energy of the Demon Gods highlights the power dynamics between different forces in the Primordial World.
- The end of an era: The Fierce Beast Tribulation's end signals the beginning of a new era, marking a significant shift in the Primordial World's history.
Character Interactions
- Shen Ni and Luohu: Luohu's ambush and subsequent refinement of Shen Ni demonstrate the power dynamics between the two characters and their cunning nature.
- Hongjun and Li Fan/the three goddesses: Hongjun and Li Fan/the three goddesses work together to fight the Fierce Beast army, showcasing their unity and cooperation in the face of a common enemy.
- Luohu and the Western Monk: The Western Monk witnesses Luohu's plan but chooses not to intervene, highlighting the complex relationships between different factions in the Primordial World.