Ch. 201The Furnace Explodes
Key Plot Points and Events
- A Smelting Furnace on Dipping Fire Peak starts emitting black smoke and a "ding" sound, indicating it's about to explode.
- The disciples of the Seventeenth Courtyard panic, as an explosion would be costly.
- Luo Zheng, an Outer Sect Disciple from Little Rain Peak, steps in to help.
- He infuses his Heavenly Devil True Essence into the Senior Brother, Xu Han, enhancing his True Fire and stabilizing the furnace.
- The furnace stops reacting violently, and white smoke starts coming out, indicating a high success rate for the artifact refinement.
Character Developments
- Luo Zheng: Shows exceptional strength and control over his Heavenly Devil True Essence, earning respect from the Dipping Fire Peak disciples.
- Xu Han: Demonstrates his skill as an artifact refiner but struggles with High-Grade Profound Artifacts. He's grateful to Luo Zheng for his help and offers to help him in return.
Significant Themes
- Teamwork and Mutual Aid: Luo Zheng's intervention helps Xu Han and the Seventeenth Courtyard avoid a disaster, fostering goodwill and a willingness to help each other.
- Skill and Experience: The refining process highlights the importance of skill and experience in handling unexpected situations.
Character Interactions
- Luo Zheng and Xu Han: Luo Zheng's help turns Xu Han from a potential adversary into an ally, leading to a friendly interaction and an offer of assistance.
- Luo Zheng and the Outer Sect Disciples: Luo Zheng's strength and speed impress the Outer Sect Disciples, changing their initial hostility into respect and admiration.