Ch. 321Sets and Subsets
Key Plot Points and Events
- Zhang Biao falls asleep in the carriage, and the group continues their journey in silence.
- Fang Zheng enters a cave and interacts with a Blood Tai Sui, a failed Corpse Ascension Immortal transformed into a viscous flesh and blood mass.
- Fang Zheng observes the evolution of life and the universe, from simple to complex and back to simple.
- He learns that the Blood Tai Sui is a loophole, an anomalous emergence of primal life force, and that all life returns to it.
- Fang Zheng returns the Blood Tai Sui to the void and interacts with a Blood Corpse, which he compares to a distant relative.
- He ponders the existence of a truly complete and independent system, and the initial root of all sets.
Character Developments
- Zhang Biao: Falls asleep due to exhaustion from their journey.
- Zhang Kun: Becomes more alert and observant, noticing the Black Shadow outside the window.
- Fang Zheng: Continues to explore and understand the fundamental principles of life, the universe, and different sets, gaining insights into their interactions and evolution.
Significant Themes
- Interaction and evolution of sets: Fang Zheng observes how different sets interact, produce new facets, and evolve over time.
- Life and its origins: The exploration of life's evolution, from simple to complex, and the existence of a primal life force or "One."
- Closure and completeness: Fang Zheng contemplates the possibility of a truly complete and independent system, free from external interference and encompassing sets.
Character Interactions
- Zhang Biao and Fang Zheng: Zhang Biao falls asleep, and Fang Zheng continues his exploration and observations without interacting with him.
- Zhang Kun and Fang Zheng: Zhang Kun notices the Black Shadow outside the window and alerts Fang Zheng, showing a level of awareness and interaction with him.
- Fang Zheng and the Blood Tai Sui/Blood Corpse: Fang Zheng interacts with both entities, learning about their nature and gaining insights into the fundamental principles of life and sets.