Ch. 2921The Great Sacrifice (Part Two)
Summary
Key Plot Points and Events
- Wen Duo interrogates Qila, the Lizardman Maiden Priestess, about the temple tomb and its occupants.
- Wen Duo discovers that the Red King might be inside the coffin, and decides to open it.
- He finds the remains of Prince Anuchit, which have melted into a viscous substance, suggesting he wasn't human.
- The Survivor, Deng Chanyu, reveals that she, Wen Duo, and Zhao Huai'an once explored the Chiwang Tomb together.
- Qila, under the influence of the multifaceted stone, opens the coffin in the main burial chamber, revealing Xia Ji inside.
Character Developments
- Wen Duo demonstrates his ruthless and pragmatic nature, threatening Qila to extract information and showing no mercy towards the Survivor.
- Qila shows fear and desperation, trying to escape Wen Duo's control.
- The Survivor reveals her past with Wen Duo and Zhao Huai'an, showing her determination and resilience.
- Xia Ji's reappearance is a significant plot twist, as she was previously thought to be dead.
Significant Themes
- Identity and Reality: The theme of fake and real identities continues, with Wen Duo questioning the Survivor's authenticity and Qila's actions being influenced by the stone.
- Power and Control: Wen Duo's dominance over Qila and the Survivor illustrates the power dynamics at play.
- The Past: The Survivor's revelation about their past together with Wen Duo and Zhao Huai'an highlights the importance of their shared history.
Character Interactions
- Wen Duo's interactions with Qila and the Survivor show his aggressive and demanding nature, using threats and violence to get information.
- The Survivor's interaction with Wen Duo reveals her frustration and anger towards him, as well as her determination to prove her identity.
- Qila's interaction with Wen Duo shows her fear and desperation, trying to escape his control and influence.