Ch. 461Gathering Strength, Preparing to Make a Move
Summary
Key Plot Points and Events
- The Primordial World's Saints and experts gather to discuss strategies against the impending Great Tribulation.
- Each faction reveals their strength: Human Teachings (1.5 million), Heavenly Origin Sect (1 million), Intercepting Sect (30 million), Buddhism (8 million), Demon Teachings (10 million), Witch Clan (3 million), Human Race (10 million), Heavenly Court (90 million).
- Dao Ancestor Hongjun declares the Great Tribulation second only to the Immeasurable Calamity and outlines a defensive strategy.
Character Developments
- Dao Ancestor Hongjun shows confidence in the Heavenly Dao's power but is met with skepticism.
- Demon Ancestor Rahu displays selfishness and lack of unity, angering other Saints.
- Taishang Laojun and Primordial Heavenly Venerate reveal their disciples' progress towards attaining the Dao.
- Sect Master Tongtian boasts about the Intercepting Sect's strength, causing unease among other Saints.
Significant Themes
- Unity and cooperation among different factions to face the Great Tribulation.
- The power of the Heavenly Dao and its role in the Calamity.
- The potential threat posed by the Outer Realm Heavenly Demons.
- The disparity in strength among different factions and the impact on their roles in the defense strategy.
Character Interactions
- Tension between Demon Ancestor Rahu and other Saints due to his divisive remarks.
- Cooperation and mutual respect among most Saints, despite underlying suspicions.
- Dao Ancestor Hongjun's authority is challenged subtly by his peers.
- The Intercepting Sect's strength is met with both admiration and unease by other factions.