Ch. 21A Proud Backbone Refuses to Kneel? Then Smash His Bones!
Key Plot Points and Events
- Ye Xiao, a cultivator with the powerful Primordial Divine Body, arrives at the Tianxuan Sect.
- He refuses to kneel before Su Chenxiao, a member of the Imperial Clan Su Family, despite the sect master's and his master's pleas.
- Su Chenxiao, amused by Ye Xiao's arrogance, orders his subordinate to cripple Ye Xiao's legs.
- Su Chenxiao reveals he knows about Wu Linmu, Ye Xiao's master, and his connection to the Tianqi Dao Sect.
- He decides to use Wu Linmu to teach Ye Xiao a lesson about the Imperial Clan Su Family's power.
Character Developments
- Ye Xiao: Shows unyielding pride and refuses to kneel to Su Chenxiao, demonstrating his strong will and principles. His legs are crippled as a result.
- Su Chenxiao: Reveals his power and influence, showing he's aware of the sect master's and Ye Xiao's master's backgrounds. He decides to use Wu Linmu to teach Ye Xiao a lesson.
- Wu Linmu: Realizes the severity of the situation and begs for mercy, showing his fear and desperation.
Significant Themes
- Power Dynamics: The Imperial Clan Su Family's power is contrasted with the Tianxuan Sect's, highlighting the disparity between their strengths.
- Pride and Hubris: Ye Xiao's unyielding pride leads to his crippling, illustrating the consequences of underestimating powerful forces.
- Mercy and Cruelty: Su Chenxiao shows mercy by not killing Ye Xiao immediately but decides to use Wu Linmu to teach him a lesson, demonstrating his cruelty and indifference.
Character Interactions
- Ye Xiao and Su Chenxiao: Ye Xiao's refusal to kneel angers Su Chenxiao, leading to his crippling.
- Wu Linmu and Su Chenxiao: Wu Linmu begs for mercy from Su Chenxiao, who decides to use him to teach Ye Xiao a lesson.
- Ye Xiao and Wu Linmu: Wu Linmu, as Ye Xiao's master, tries to make him kneel but ultimately fails to protect him from Su Chenxiao's wrath.