Ch. 541The Shock of Crushing a Saint
Key Plot Points and Events
- Houtu, from the Netherworld, empowers the Earthly Dao using the Twenty-Four Petal Creation Green Lotus, increasing its pressure against the Heavenly Dao.
- The Heavenly Dao, surprised, withdraws its power from the Demon God Remnants, urging Bodhi to hasten the conversion of the Hunyuan Celestial Venerable Daoist Tradition.
- Mituo, resurrected by the Heavenly Dao, defies orders and heads to the Eastern Continent instead of the Western Continent.
- Mituo breaks open a Mysterious Demon Realm near Ancestor Reincarnation's Daoist Arena, drawing Ancestor Reincarnation's wrath.
- Ancestor Reincarnation's pressure crushes Mituo's Saint Body, shocking nearby living beings and demonstrating the power gap between Saints and Hunyuan Celestial Venerables.
Character Developments
- Houtu: Shows strategic thinking and resourcefulness by empowering the Earthly Dao from the Netherworld.
- Heavenly Dao: Reveals its impatience and underestimation of the Earthly Dao's power.
- Mituo: Displays defiance against the Heavenly Dao's orders, prioritizing the West's survival over his own position.
- Ancestor Reincarnation: Demonstrates his immense power, crushing a Saint with a single pressure burst.
Significant Themes
- Power dynamics and the struggle for dominance between the Heavenly Dao, Earthly Dao, and the Witch Race.
- Defiance and rebellion against oppressive forces, as seen in Mituo's actions.
- The vast difference in power between Saints and Hunyuan Celestial Venerables, highlighting the latter's overwhelming strength.
Character Interactions
- Houtu and the Heavenly Dao: Their power struggle intensifies as Houtu empowers the Earthly Dao.
- Heavenly Dao and Mituo: Their relationship is tense, with the Heavenly Dao treating Mituo as a disposable pawn.
- Mituo and Ancestor Reincarnation: Their brief interaction results in Mituo's demise, showcasing Ancestor Reincarnation's immense power.