Ch. 161After All, I'm Not Such a Bad Person Either
Key Plot Points and Events
- Li Tianwei continues torturing Zhang Baiwang, a Lingxu Sacred Land cultivator who had oppressed mortals.
- Li Tianwei reveals he will keep Zhang Baiwang in a state of constant pain until he dies, and possibly even longer due to his high cultivation potential.
- Li Tianwei uses his Soul Banner to torment and refine other cultivators in Zhoushan City who have committed sins.
- He rescues and resettles trafficked and imprisoned mortals, while avoiding harming innocent people.
- Li Tianwei finds and rescues remnant souls in mass graves, revealing the truth about Zhoushan City's atrocities to them.
Character Developments
- Zhang Baiwang experiences the pain he once inflicted on others, leading to a mental breakdown and realization of his wrongdoings.
- Li Tianwei demonstrates his ruthlessness and commitment to justice, showing no mercy to cultivators who have harmed mortals.
- Li Tianwei's power and influence grow, as he single-handedly controls the situation in Zhoushan City and rescues its victims.
Significant Themes
- Karma and Retribution: Li Tianwei's actions serve as a form of retribution for the cultivators who have harmed mortals, showing that their actions have consequences.
- The Strong Preying on the Weak: The cultivators in Zhoushan City have taken advantage of their power to oppress and exploit mortals, highlighting the theme of the strong preying on the weak.
- Redemption and Repentance: While not explicitly shown in this chapter, the theme of redemption and repentance is implied, as Li Tianwei offers a chance for cultivators to repent and rebuild their merit.
Character Interactions
- Li Tianwei and Zhang Baiwang: Li Tianwei tortures Zhang Baiwang, leading to the latter's mental breakdown and realization of his wrongdoings.
- Li Tianwei and the cultivators of Zhoushan City: Li Tianwei uses his power to torment and refine the cultivators who have committed sins.
- Li Tianwei and the remnant souls: Li Tianwei rescues and reveals the truth about Zhoushan City to the remnant souls, allowing them to understand the extent of the atrocities committed.