Ch. 1641He Zhao Admits Defeat
Key Plot Points and Events
- Jiang Chen joins the Seventeenth Sacred Academy and is challenged by He Zhao, a genius from the Immortal Snow Sect.
- He Zhao, upon recognizing Jiang Chen, immediately concedes the match due to Jiang Chen's infamous reputation and formidable combat power.
- Jiang Chen moves into the inner court, attracting attention from other inner court geniuses.
- The Li Family, whose disciple Li Fengyun was killed by Jiang Chen, plans to eliminate him, sending a ninth-level Cave Void Realm expert, Li Dongyuan.
- The Immortal Snow Sect and other powerful forces learn of Jiang Chen's location and dispatch cultivators to lie in wait for him.
Character Developments
- He Zhao shows cowardice and prioritizes self-preservation over face, conceding the match against Jiang Chen.
- Jiang Chen maintains his indifferent and calm demeanor, showing no desire to curry favor with other geniuses.
- Li Dongyuan, a Li Family Great Elder, is driven by revenge and the desire for the bounty on Jiang Chen's head.
Significant Themes
- Reputation and Fear: Jiang Chen's reputation precedes him, instilling fear in his opponents and causing them to underestimate him.
- Power Dynamics: The Li Family and other powerful forces seek to eliminate Jiang Chen due to his threat to their interests and the bounty on his head.
- Cultivation and Ambition: Characters are driven by their desire for cultivation resources and the ambition to nurture powerful descendants.
Character Interactions
- He Zhao and Jiang Chen: He Zhao concedes the match upon recognizing Jiang Chen, demonstrating the power of Jiang Chen's reputation.
- Li Family and Jiang Chen: The Li Family plots to kill Jiang Chen for revenge and the bounty on his head.
- Jiang Chen and other inner court geniuses: Jiang Chen shows indifference towards the other geniuses, displeasing them but also showing he doesn't need their favor.