Ch. 4742Misbegotten Fiend
Key Plot Points and Events
- Li Zixin, now a demonic creature, is cornered by Extreme East Victorious Heaven and Immortal Li Gu.
- Extreme East Victorious Heaven stabs Li Zixin, aiming for the mirror behind her, but Li Zixin stops the sword and scolds Extreme East Victorious Heaven for betraying her.
- Extreme East Kui uses the Spirit Pagoda to trap Li Zixin, but she breaks out using her laser cannon.
- Li Tianjian returns, and Li Zixin taunts him, revealing that she has obtained the power he desired.
Character Developments
- Li Zixin: She has become a demonic creature, retaining her memories and displaying indifference and ruthlessness. Her strength has far surpassed Extreme East Victorious Heaven's, and she can now use a powerful laser cannon.
- Extreme East Victorious Heaven: It is shocked by Li Zixin's transformation and tries to reason with her but fails. It is eventually struck by the mirror and loses significant strength.
- Li Tianjian: He is more concerned with the Heaven Peeking Mirror's secrets than Li Zixin's well-being. He is determined to kill Yun Mu (the narrator) but is persuaded to help restrain Li Zixin.
Significant Themes
- Betrayal and Trust: Li Zixin feels betrayed by Extreme East Victorious Heaven, and their past affections mean nothing to her now. Li Tianjian's priorities also show a lack of trust and care for his sister.
- Power and Ambition: Li Zixin's transformation and Li Tianjian's desire for the Heaven Peeking Mirror's power highlight the corrupting influence of power and ambition.
- Identity and Transformation: Li Zixin's struggle with her new demonic identity and the changes it brings to her personality and relationships.
Character Interactions
- Li Zixin and Extreme East Victorious Heaven: Their interaction shows the breakdown of their past relationship, with Li Zixin now viewing Extreme East Victorious Heaven as a betrayer.
- Li Zixin and Li Tianjian: Their interaction reveals Li Tianjian's true priorities and Li Zixin's resentment towards her brother.
- Li Tianjian and Yun Mu (the narrator): Li Tianjian is determined to kill Yun Mu, but Immortal Li Gu persuades him to help restrain Li Zixin instead.