Ch. 481The Astonished Dongbo Xueying
Key Plot Points and Events
- Yang Wu, accompanied by Sword Master, Heavenly Fool Old Ancestor, and nine Chaos Realm experts, arrives at Supreme Sky Palace.
- Dongbo Xueying, surprised by Yang Wu's strength, realizes he had met him before when Yang Wu was much weaker.
- The disciple ranking competition begins, with Dongbo Xueying landing on the eleventh stone pillar.
Character Developments
- Dongbo Xueying: Realizes Yang Wu's immense strength and remembers meeting him in the past, leading to introspection about his own growth.
- Yang Wu: Shows interest in Dongbo Xueying's progress but does not interfere with his cultivation, indicating a mentoring role.
- Sword Master: Shows favoritism towards Dongbo Xueying due to their shared origin, expressing curiosity about his potential.
- Heavenly Fool Old Ancestor: Recognizes Dongbo Xueying's potential and expects him to perform well in the ranking battle.
Significant Themes
- Power dynamics and respect for strength, as seen in the disciples' awe of Yang Wu and their eagerness to perform well in front of high-level figures.
- The importance of background and connections, as demonstrated by the Gold-Robed Disciples' discussion about Dongbo Xueying's ties to Sword Master and Demon Ancestor.
Character Interactions
- Yang Wu, Sword Master, and Heavenly Fool Old Ancestor discuss Dongbo Xueying's potential and his connection to City Lord Luo.
- Dongbo Xueying interacts with other Gold-Robed Disciples, who express curiosity and skepticism about his abilities and background.
- The Gold-Robed Disciples gossip about Dongbo Xueying's background and the upcoming ranking battle, revealing their competitive nature and insecurities.