Ch. 41Human Emperor Jiutou Shi: Secrets of the Primordial Beginning
Key Plot Points and Events
- Cihang discovers an Innate Spiritual Root and an ancient altar from the Primordial Era while refining a spiritual treasure.
- He encounters the Human Emperor Jiutou Shi, one of the Three Sovereigns from the Primordial Era, who reveals the truth about the Primordial Era and the creation of the Great Desolation.
- Jiutou Shi explains that the Heavenly Dao was born from the resentment of Chaos Demon Gods and that Pangu left behind contingency plans, including the Three Sovereigns, to suppress the Heavenly Dao's authority.
- The Three Sovereigns transformed into the Dao to establish rules and restrict the Heavenly Dao, but they couldn't completely erase its consciousness.
Character Developments
- Cihang: Realizes the true nature of the Heavenly Dao and the Great Desolation's history, leading to a deeper understanding of the world's origins and the role of the Three Sovereigns.
- Jiutou Shi: Reveals his true identity as one of the Three Sovereigns and shares the truth about the Primordial Era, expressing his pain and regret for not being able to completely suppress the Heavenly Dao's consciousness.
Significant Themes
- The struggle between the Heavenly Dao and the Three Sovereigns, reflecting the conflict between order and chaos, control, and freedom.
- The consequences of resentment and the birth of the Heavenly Dao, highlighting the interconnectedness of actions and their repercussions.
- The cyclical nature of history and the inevitable decline of the Great Desolation, despite the efforts of the Three Sovereigns.
Character Interactions
- Cihang and Jiutou Shi: Cihang interacts with Jiutou Shi, learning the truth about the Primordial Era and expressing his gratitude to Jiutou Shi for his sacrifices. Jiutou Shi shares his knowledge and pain with Cihang, acknowledging his potential and the importance of his role in the Great Desolation's future.