Ch. 261The Tathagata Enters Nirvana, the Chaos Dao Lord Begins His Slaughter
Key Plot Points and Events
- Sakyamuni Tathagata Buddha, enraged by the Human Teachings and Heavenly Origin Sect's interference, summons the evil corpse incarnations of Amitabha and Mother Zhunti.
- The two Saints' evil corpses self-destruct, causing a cataclysmic explosion that destroys formations, kills countless cultivators, and injures Chaos Dao Lord and Sakyamuni Tathagata Buddha.
- Chaos Dao Lord, severely injured but protected by the "Rebirth Gourd," beheads Sakyamuni Tathagata Buddha. The "Seven Treasures Wonderful Tree" saves his "Sarira" and flees to the Thirty-Three Heavens.
- Chaos Dao Lord attacks the Heavenly Origin Sect, killing thousands of disciples. Guangchengzi and Grand Master Xuandu intervene, but Chaos Dao Lord blocks their attacks.
- Mencius leads the Intercepting Sect disciples to seize the "Chaos Bell," while Chaos Dao Lord fights against the Human Teachings and Heavenly Origin Sect.
- The "Myriad Immortals Formation" emerges, sweeping away opposition. Old Ancestor Nether River, Holy Mother Jinling, Kong Xuan, and Winged Immortal engage in a fierce battle.
Character Developments
- Chaos Dao Lord: Shows his ruthlessness and power, seeking revenge for the Intercepting Sect's defeat in the Investiture of the Gods Calamity. His cultivation reaches a level where he can block the "Pangu Banner" with his bare hands.
- Sakyamuni Tathagata Buddha: Enraged by the interference of the Human Teachings and Heavenly Origin Sect, he summons the evil corpse incarnations of Amitabha and Mother Zhunti. He is ultimately beheaded by Chaos Dao Lord.
- Guangchengzi and Grand Master Xuandu: Realize they've been used by Sakyamuni Tathagata Buddha. They try to stop Chaos Dao Lord but are unable to match his power.
Significant Themes
- Karma and Retribution: Chaos Dao Lord seeks revenge for the Intercepting Sect's defeat in the Investiture of the Gods Calamity, showing that actions have consequences.
- Power and Weakness: The power dynamics shift as formations are destroyed, and characters are injured. Those who were once powerful are now vulnerable, and those who were weak find strength.
- Alliance and Betrayal: The Human Teachings and Heavenly Origin Sect initially ally with the Buddhist sect but ultimately betray them, leading to Sakyamuni Tathagata Buddha's downfall.
Character Interactions
- Chaos Dao Lord vs. Sakyamuni Tathagata Buddha: A fierce battle ensues, ending with Chaos Dao Lord beheading the Buddha.
- Chaos Dao Lord vs. Guangchengzi and Grand Master Xuandu: The two sect leaders try to stop Chaos Dao Lord but are no match for his power.
- Old Ancestor Nether River vs. Holy Mother Jinling, Kong Xuan, and Winged Immortal: The four engage in a fierce battle, with Old Ancestor Nether River's power proving difficult to overcome.