Ch. 221What Is Real When Everything Is Fake?
Key Plot Points and Events
- Jiang Chuan seeks divine materials for cultivation from the Thousand Realms Merchant Association's inner treasury.
- He finds Star Cores, the Nine Star Pagoda, and the Six Yang Divine Chains, which Wan Xueqing suggests he use for cultivating his Starry Sky Buddha Incarnation.
- Jiang Chuan then browses divine abilities, showing interest in 'Slaughter Heaven Sever Dao' and 'Instant Divine Fist.'
- He memorizes 'Slaughter Heaven Sever Dao' and 'Ice Heaven Tribulation' before leaving the treasury.
- Jiang Chuan spends three months in seclusion, breaking through to the second layer of the Seventh Realm and comprehending the Immortal Slaying Blade.
- Five months later, he breaks through to the third layer of the Seventh Realm but is forced to exit seclusion due to the impending arena matches.
Character Developments
- Jiang Chuan continues to advance in his cultivation, showing prowess in comprehending divine abilities.
- Wan Xueqing demonstrates her knowledge of divine materials and abilities, acting as a guide for Jiang Chuan.
- Ancestor Ziyun reveals her understanding of divine abilities and their creators' lineages.
Significant Themes
- The pursuit of power and immortality drives cultivators' actions.
- The value and rarity of divine materials and abilities are emphasized.
- The theme of fakeness and reality is explored through the exaggerated claims of divine abilities.
Character Interactions
- Jiang Chuan interacts with Wan Xueqing and Ancestor Ziyun, learning about divine materials and abilities.
- Jiang Chuan receives a message from Murong Ying through Taihong Sect's elder Yue Ping, inspiring him to strive for immortality.
- Jiang Chuan's determination to complete the romance simulation is reinforced.