Ch. 1741A Sword Cultivator's Inborn Sovereignty
Key Plot Points and Events
- Jiang Ding, the Great Sun Sword Son, awakens from his contemplation to find countless Sword Cultivators submitting to him.
- He inquires about Xuan Yin Divine Monarch and Shou Gui Divine Monarch, whom he had ordered to be executed for attacking him when he was weak.
- Ming Guangzi, the Taiyang Sword Son, reports that Xuan Yin Divine Monarch fled and Shou Gui Divine Monarch was taken by the Heavenly Sword Son. Jiang Ding accepts their explanation without punishment.
- Jiang Ding asks about Inheritance Guang Lan and Radiant Divine Monarch, who also left. He expresses his intention to challenge them to a Sacred Sword Combat.
- Jiang Ding displays his power, injuring many Dao Integration Divine Lords, including Ming Guangzi, to assert his authority.
- He orders Ming Guangzi and the others to set up formation arrays in their respective domains within 32 years.
- Jiang Ding greets Xuan Huo and Xuan Shui Divine Monarchs, old acquaintances, and they express gratitude for his guidance.
- Jiang Ding demonstrates his divine ability to improve sword techniques with a single strike, convincing the Dao Integration Sword Cultivators of his power and benevolence.
- He warns the Dao Integration Sword Cultivators to complete the formations to the best of their ability and threatens strict punishment for any disobedience.
Character Developments
- Jiang Ding: Establishes himself as a powerful and benevolent ruler, displaying his might and teaching abilities to gain the respect and submission of the Sword Cultivators.
- Ming Guangzi: Shows loyalty and obedience to Jiang Ding, accepting punishment without complaint and carrying out his orders.
- Xuan Huo and Xuan Shui Divine Monarchs: Express gratitude and respect towards Jiang Ding, acknowledging his power and guidance.
- Dao Integration Sword Cultivators: Initially disrespectful and defiant, they become convinced of Jiang Ding's power and benevolence, accepting his rule and showing remorse for their past actions.
Significant Themes
- Power dynamics and the worship of power in the cultivation world.
- The importance of benevolence and teaching alongside might to gain respect and submission.
- The Great Yin Yang Sword Realm's moral theoretical system and its rules for Sacred Sword Combat.
Character Interactions
- Jiang Ding demonstrates his power and authority over the Dao Integration Divine Lords, using both punishment and benevolence to gain their submission.
- Ming Guangzi shows loyalty and obedience to Jiang Ding, accepting punishment without complaint.
- Xuan Huo and Xuan Shui Divine Monarchs express gratitude and respect towards Jiang Ding, acknowledging his power and guidance.
- The Dao Integration Sword Cultivators initially show defiance but eventually accept Jiang Ding's rule and show remorse for their past actions.