Ch. 721Sending Off the Grand Emperor
Key Plot Points and Events
- Xu Ying senses a powerful divine ability fluctuation and sees a patch of blue sky decaying, realizing it might be Ming Xun, Ming Man's grandfather.
- Yuan Heng, the Prime Minister, arrives and reveals that the current Dragon Emperor wants to eliminate Ming Xun, fearing his influence and desire to restore traditional ways.
- Yuan Heng invites fourteen peak experts of the Dao Realm eighth level to confront and eliminate Ming Xun.
- Ming Xun and Xu Ying face off against these experts on Danxia Mountain.
Character Developments
- Xu Ying: Shows admiration for Prince Mingxi's talent and comprehension of divine abilities. He becomes more relaxed and at ease in the Heavenly Immortal Realm, enjoying the scenery and cultivating.
- Ming Xun: Revealed to be the Grand Emperor, Ming Man's grandfather. He is incredibly powerful, having survived the Great Extinction and still possessing his true dragon form.
- Yuan Heng: Reveals the Dragon Court's internal strife and the current Emperor's fear of Ming Xun's influence. He is injured by Ming Xun and seeks help from other experts to eliminate him.
Significant Themes
- Betrayal and ingratitude: The Dragon Clan, beneficiaries of Ming Xun's plans, now seek to eliminate him.
- Power dynamics: The current Dragon Emperor fears Ming Xun's influence and the potential internal strife it may cause.
- The weight of the past: Ming Xun's survival and his plans for the Dragon Clan's future have far-reaching consequences.
Character Interactions
- Xu Ying and Ming Xun: Xu Ying admires Ming Xun's skills and feels gratified that he was taught by him. They stand together against the Dragon Clan experts.
- Yuan Heng and Xu Ying: Yuan Heng underestimates both Ming Xun and Xu Ying, leading to his injury and the activation of Zanghua by both parties.
- Yuan Heng and the other experts: Yuan Heng invites these experts to help eliminate Ming Xun, revealing the Dragon Court's internal power dynamics.