Ch. 21Saints' Fury, Lin Xuan's Defiance
Key Plot Points and Events
- Grand Supreme Elder Laozi senses trouble at his dojo, the Grand Supreme Eight Sceneries Palace, due to Lin Xuan's use of the Chaos Bead.
- Upon arrival, Laozi finds his dojo ravaged, with all Innate Spiritual Roots dug up, his disciple Xuandu injured, and his alchemy room emptied of elixirs and treasures.
- Laozi's rage triggers a massive tribulation cloud formation, and he vows to grind Lin Xuan's bones to dust.
- Zhunti and Jieyin, sensing a heavenly secret warning, rush to their dojo on Mount Sumeru, fearing the worst.
Character Developments
- Grand Supreme Elder Laozi: Initially calm and non-acting, Laozi's anger is ignited upon seeing the destruction of his dojo, revealing a more vengeful side.
- Zhunti and Jieyin: Initially gloating over Laozi's misfortune, they become worried and rushed upon sensing trouble at their own dojo.
Significant Themes
- The consequences of underestimating opponents (Lin Xuan's actions against Saints' dojos).
- The power dynamics among Saints and their reactions to threats.
- The interconnectedness of events and their impact on multiple characters.
Character Interactions
- Grand Supreme Elder Laozi, Primordial Heavenly Venerate, Zhunti, and Jieyin: They arrive together at Laozi's dojo, with Primordial Heavenly Venerate suggesting they go together to help, but their interactions are brief and focused on the crisis at hand.
- Zhunti and Jieyin: They rush off together to Mount Sumeru, their interaction implying shared worry and urgency.