Ch. 501Attack on the Mountain
Key Plot Points and Events
- The Purple Sun Palace receives a distress signal from Kunxu about mortals from the Eastern Continent attacking Tianshui.
- Yun Qingxiao, the Old Ancestor of Purple Sun Palace, decides to intervene, sending He Zhiqiou and Sikong Sheng to help Kunxu.
- Sikong Sheng refuses to participate, citing his agreement with Purple Sun Palace.
- Xiao Juechen, a Rogue Cultivator Deity Transformation Cultivator, is summoned by Yun Qingxiao but is intercepted by Zhao Zhenyi from the Slay Immortal Sect.
- Chen Sanshi and Situ Ting engage in a fierce battle, with Chen Sanshi using the opportunity to attempt to comprehend Divine Intent again.
- Situ Ting uses the Myriad Swords Return to Origin technique, controlling all flying swords in the Human Realm, but fails to control the Tai'a Sword.
- The Tai'a Sword actively returns to Chen Sanshi, indicating its desire for revenge against Kunxu.
Character Developments
- Yun Qingxiao: Shows his authority and decisiveness as the Old Ancestor of Purple Sun Palace, willing to intervene in the conflict despite his displeasure.
- Sikong Sheng: Reveals his background as a Rogue Cultivator and his conditions for helping Purple Sun Palace, demonstrating his independence and unwillingness to be involved in unnecessary conflicts.
- Xiao Juechen: Confirms his status as the only Rogue Cultivator Deity Transformation Cultivator in the Human Realm and his desire to ascend, putting him at odds with the Slay Immortal Sect.
- Chen Sanshi: Exhibits his growth and understanding of the Sword Dao Laws, successfully resisting Situ Ting's control over the Tai'a Sword.
- Situ Ting: Reveals his true strength and techniques, but ultimately fails to control Chen Sanshi, demonstrating his limitations as a placeholder for the Venerable of Sword Dao Laws.
Significant Themes
- The struggle for power and resources in the cultivation world, as seen in the conflict between the Eastern Continent and Kunxu, and the intervention of other sects like Purple Sun Palace and Slay Immortal Sect.
- The importance of personal connections and agreements, as demonstrated by Sikong Sheng's refusal to participate due to his agreement with Purple Sun Palace.
- The desire for revenge and the consequences of past actions, as seen in the Tai'a Sword's active return to Chen Sanshi and its desire to avenge Lord of Mount Tai.
Character Interactions
- Yun Qingxiao and Sikong Sheng: Their interaction highlights their differing views on the conflict and Sikong Sheng's refusal to participate, leading to Yun Qingxiao's decision to intervene personally.
- Chen Sanshi and Situ Ting: Their battle showcases their respective strengths and techniques, with Chen Sanshi successfully resisting Situ Ting's control over the Tai'a Sword.
- Xiao Juechen and Zhao Zhenyi: Their encounter demonstrates the tension between Rogue Cultivators and sects, with Xiao Juechen refusing to join the Slay Immortal Sect and Zhao Zhenyi attempting to force him.