Ch. 41The Daoist Skilled in the Laws of Space / Daoist Yang Mei
Part 41 Summary
Key Plot Points and Events
- Fuxi uses the Twelve-grade World-Ending Black Lotus to absorb Demonic Qi surrounding the treasure fragments.
- He notices additional Demonic Qi leaking from a concealed area between the Three Immortal Islands and discovers that the space is protected by powerful illusion and defensive formations.
- The formation also emits intense Killing Intent, prompting Fuxi to investigate.
- Unable to identify the formation’s core through Divine Sense, Fuxi destroys it by force using his physical strength and the Heavenly Emperor Fist. His ninth punch cracks the barrier, which he then shatters with a finger.
- Behind the formation, Fuxi discovers:
- A floating lake of Three Lights Divine Water, an extraordinarily valuable healing treasure.
- A massive island made entirely of Top-grade Immortal Stone.
- A white lotus platform holding a black-robed middle-aged Daoist.
- Fuxi identifies the platform as the legendary Twelve-grade White Lotus of Purity, apparently related in nature to his own World-Ending Black Lotus.
- The Daoist awakens, recognizes that Fuxi carries the aura of an unknown person, and immediately declares his intention to kill him.
- The Daoist uses Space Law to vanish completely, concealing both his presence and his Demonic Qi. He repeatedly ambushes Fuxi from unexpected angles.
- Fuxi avoids serious injury while studying the Daoist’s attack patterns. He realizes the man’s aura disappears whenever he uses Space Law and returns only when he attacks.
- Fuxi speculates that the Daoist may resemble Dijiang because of his mastery of Space Law and Killing Intent, though he dismisses the possibility that he is Dijiang’s twin.
- When the Daoist continues insulting him and refuses to explain his identity, Fuxi becomes enraged and summons the World-Ending Black Lotus for protection.
- The Daoist’s attacks cannot penetrate the lotus’s defenses. He retreats to the White Lotus of Purity and expresses surprise that the World-Ending Black Lotus survived the ancient battle and is now in Fuxi’s possession.
- Fuxi responds mockingly, abandoning his earlier politeness because the Daoist clearly intends to kill him.
Character Developments
- Fuxi: Demonstrates growing physical power by breaking an exceptionally advanced formation with his fists. His caution and analytical ability are also highlighted as he studies the Daoist’s Space Law rather than recklessly pursuing him. However, the Daoist’s contempt eventually provokes Fuxi into openly taunting him.
- Mysterious black-robed Daoist: Revealed as an extremely powerful figure with a body comparable to Fuxi’s, mastery of Space Law, and immense Killing Intent and Demonic Qi. He is hostile, secretive, and apparently recognizes a connection between Fuxi and an unknown individual from the past.
- World-Ending Black Lotus: Further establishes its extraordinary defensive and absorptive abilities, protecting Fuxi from the Daoist’s attacks and absorbing Demonic Qi with ease.
- White Lotus of Purity: Introduced as a legendary treasure apparently possessed by the mysterious Daoist.
Significant Themes
- Hidden power and ancient secrets: The concealed formation, divine-water lake, immortal-stone island, and mysterious Daoist suggest that the Three Immortal Islands hide remnants of an older and highly significant history.
- Treasure and cultivation opportunities: The lake of Three Lights Divine Water and the two supreme lotus treasures emphasize the extraordinary resources available in the Hong Huang world.
- Strength versus strategy: Fuxi relies on overwhelming physical force to break the formation but must use vigilance and deduction to contend with the Daoist’s elusive Space Law.
- Ancient grudges and mistaken identity: The Daoist’s recognition of another person’s aura implies that Fuxi has become entangled in an old conflict that he does not yet understand.
- Pride and provocation: The confrontation shifts from a respectful meeting to mutual hostility as the Daoist’s arrogance clashes with Fuxi’s growing confidence.
Character Interactions
- Fuxi initially treats the Daoist respectfully, apologizing for disturbing his seclusion.
- The Daoist ignores the apology, questions Fuxi’s connection to an unknown person, and threatens him without explanation.
- Fuxi repeatedly demands the Daoist’s identity and criticizes his reliance on ambushes and Space Law.
- The Daoist dismisses Fuxi as a “dead man,” deepening the conflict.
- After the World-Ending Black Lotus blocks the Daoist’s attacks, the Daoist recognizes its identity, while Fuxi sarcastically challenges the Daoist’s assumptions.