Ch. 321Then I Won't Hand It Out!
Key Plot Points and Events
- Hong Yuan sends the myriad beings back to the Great Desolation after the sermon.
- The Chaos Demon Gods and others wait eagerly for their Merit (reward) but none arrives.
- Luohu asks Hong Yuan about the missing Merit, revealing that they all assumed there would be rewards.
- Hong Yuan teasingly says there's no Merit, causing distress.
- He later reveals that Merit will descend once they leave the Hong Yuan Realm.
- In the Great Desolation, the beings reflect on their gains from the sermons, especially the Primordial Violet Qi.
Character Developments
- Hong Yuan shows his playful side, teasing the Chaos Demon Gods.
- Luohu shows anxiety and unease about the missing Merit.
- Wu Xing initially tries to appear righteous but quickly backtracks when Hong Yuan agrees not to pay him.
- The myriad beings feel a sense of loss at the end of the sermons but are content with their gains.
Significant Themes
- Reward and Expectation: The Chaos Demon Gods' anticipation of Merit highlights the theme of reward for effort, which is subverted by Hong Yuan's teasing.
- Growth and Learning: The myriad beings' gains from the sermons emphasize the theme of personal growth and enlightenment.
- Honesty and Dishonesty: Wu Xing's initial righteousness and subsequent backtracking highlight the theme of honesty versus dishonesty.
Character Interactions
- Hong Yuan and the Chaos Demon Gods: Hong Yuan teases the Chaos Demon Gods, testing their patience and resolve.
- Luohu and Hong Yuan: Luohu's directness and anxiety contrast with Hong Yuan's calm and teasing demeanor.
- Wu Xing and Hong Yuan: Wu Xing's initial righteousness and subsequent backtracking show his opportunistic nature, contrasting with Hong Yuan's amusement.
- The myriad beings and the sermons: The beings' reflections on their gains show their unity in having benefited from the sermons.