Ch. 441Bloodshed
Key Plot Points and Events
- Xia Yitian (the protagonist) arrives in Kang Long Village and confronts Han Chengyun and his allies.
- Yitian uses a powerful spell, "Tian Yi Dao Law," killing a cultivator named Lu Handong, who was at the mid-stage of entering the Dao.
- The City God's subordinates apprehend Lu Handong's soul, and supernatural police arrive at the scene.
- A large gathering of cultivators from various sects and authorities, including the Confucian Sect, nine major Daoist sects, and Buddhist monks, arrives to investigate the incident.
- Han Chengyun accuses Yitian of killing Lu Handong without cause, and a supernatural police officer, Qian Guohong, demands Yitian's explanation.
- Yitian criticizes the supernatural police for their inaction against the noble families who killed his friend, Zhang Dongliang, and questions their interference in the matter.
- Chen Haoyuan of Qingwei Sect and Bai Junning of Jingling Dao attempt to attack Yitian, but Yitian defends himself, revealing Bai Junning's past misdeeds.
Character Developments
- Yitian demonstrates his formidable power and willingness to stand up against injustice.
- Han Chengyun shows his political acumen by presenting himself as a mediator and using the incident to rally support from the noble families.
- Qian Guohong, the leader of the supernatural police, is portrayed as conflicted and biased towards the noble families.
- Bai Junning's past misdeeds are exposed, revealing his hypocrisy and weakness.
Significant Themes
- The struggle between justice and corruption, represented by Yitian's actions against the noble families and the supernatural police's inaction.
- The power dynamics between different factions, including the noble families, the supernatural police, and the various sects.
- The consequences of one's actions, as seen in Lu Handong's death and Bai Junning's exposed misdeeds.
Character Interactions
- Yitian confronts Han Chengyun and his allies, leading to Lu Handong's death.
- Yitian argues with Qian Guohong, criticizing the supernatural police's bias and inaction.
- Yitian exposes Bai Junning's past misdeeds, leading to a confrontation between Bai Junning and Pang Junru.
- Senior Brother Hai supports Yitian, defending him against Bai Junning's accusations.