Ch. 401Soul Returns
Key Plot Points and Events
- Lu Xun wakes up after a nap inside the Boundary Stele and feels refreshed.
- He learns he's been asleep for seven days, which is the time of 'Soul Returns' in Tian Chen Continent, when the spirits of the deceased are believed to return home.
- On the seventh day, Sword Sects across West Continent draw their swords, creating a resonant Sword Cry to honor the fallen cultivators and show unity against the Alien Race invasion.
- Mortals across Tian Chen Continent light lamps at their doorsteps to guide the spirits of the deceased.
Character Developments
- Lu Xun shows his human side by needing rest and feeling embarrassed about falling asleep during storytelling.
- Di Da, the Boundary Stele, demonstrates understanding and acceptance of Lu Xun's need to leave, showing growth in emotional intelligence.
- Shen Yan, the Demon Sect's Peak Lord, shows concern for his sect's disciples' safety by lending them out with the condition that they must be returned.
- Mao Nanbei challenges Teacher, showing her stubborn and brave nature.
- Ping Shan Hai and Qian Zhengyi, leaders of the West Continent, express their emotions about the current situation and the 'Seventh Day' tradition.
Significant Themes
- Respect for the deceased and unity against adversity (Sword Cry event, Myriad Homes Lit).
- The passage of time and the changing of seasons (seven days since the invasion, 'Soul Returns').
- The human side of cultivators (Lu Xun's need for rest, Teacher's interaction with his disciples).
Character Interactions
- Lu Xun and Di Da: Lu Xun reassures Di Da that he will visit before leaving West Continent.
- Shen Yan and the Demon Sect Disciples: Shen Yan lends out his disciples to support other sects, emphasizing their return.
- Mao Nanbei and Teacher: Mao Nanbei challenges Teacher, who responds with patience and understanding.
- Ping Shan Hai and Qian Zhengyi: The two leaders express their emotions about the current situation and the 'Seventh Day' tradition.
- Mortals and the deceased cultivators: Mortals light lamps to guide the spirits of the deceased, showing respect and unity.