Ch. 2861Hey, if you've got the guts, swear it!
Key Plot Points and Events
- An old man, Tiangu, discovers a furball with a crude smiley face and a note reading "You didn't" in a secret room of the Chi Clan's Sacrificial Tower, triggering his rage and setting off traps.
- Tiangu escapes the tower and decides to go to the Chi Clan's Sacrificial Tower to retrieve an item that can break the seal on his cultivation.
- Tiangu and the Twin Sister, Ziyan, enter the Chi Clan's Sacrificial Tower, where Tiangu retrieves the Chi King's Sacrificial Vessel.
- Tiangu removes the seal on Ziyan's cultivation, and they encounter the Yinghuo Strange Serpent, which Ziyan communicates with and commands to cause trouble in the Chi Clan's nest.
- Meanwhile, on the Outer Realm Battlefield, young Lin sir is training with Uncle De, who plans to lure an Abomination Lord to increase the intensity of the training.
Character Developments
- Tiangu: Revealed to be familiar with the Sacrificial Towers of the three clans, he shows expertise in deciphering their entrances and retrieving the Chi King's Sacrificial Vessel. His cultivation is not high, but he possesses powerful fists. He swears an oath using various names, including Lin Feng's, to reassure Ziyan.
- Ziyan (Twin Sister): Demonstrates her innate talent, the Spirit Summoning Body, by communicating with and commanding the Yinghuo Strange Serpent. She shows resilience and determination, even planning to cause a ruckus in the Chi Clan's nest.
- Young Lin sir: Struggles with focus during his training with Uncle De, hearing someone call his name and swear using his name. He expresses a desire to skip class.
Significant Themes
- Trust and deception: Tiangu's actions raise questions about his true intentions, leading Ziyan to demand an oath using various names to ensure his honesty.
- Power and cultivation: Tiangu's desire to retrieve the Chi King's Sacrificial Vessel to break the seal on his cultivation highlights the importance of power and cultivation in this world.
- Nature and beasts: Ziyan's ability to communicate with and command the Yinghuo Strange Serpent showcases the connection between humans and nature, as well as the power of innate talents.
Character Interactions
- Tiangu and Ziyan: Their interaction is marked by tension and mistrust, with Ziyan demanding an oath from Tiangu to ensure his honesty. Despite this, they work together to retrieve the Chi King's Sacrificial Vessel and escape the Sacrificial Tower.
- Young Lin sir and Uncle De: Their interaction is one of teacher and student, with Uncle De pushing young Lin sir to his limits during their training. Young Lin sir expresses a desire to skip class, showing his struggle with focus and discipline.