Ch. 121The God of World Destruction Awakens
Key Plot Points and Events
- Walton, the undead king, extends his life by shattering a Crystal Core, granting him another year or two.
- Civilization rapidly advances in the use of magic, leading to an era of mages and undead mages.
- Walton's influence grows, and he is revered as the "God of Undead" by his followers.
- The practice of implanting Demonic Cores into beasts and, later, slaves becomes widespread, leading to a new era of slavery.
- Walton issues a decree to prohibit the implantation of Demonic Cores into the populace, but it proves ineffective.
- The Holy God of War, embedded in the Crystal Wall, awakens and observes the defiled human world.
Character Developments
- Walton: Becomes increasingly frail and desperate to maintain his legacy, fearing the wrath of the Holy God of War.
- The Holy God of War: Awakens and observes the current state of the world, reminiscent of the past defilement.
Significant Themes
- The consequences of rapid technological advancement and its misuse.
- The corruption of power and the exploitation of the weak.
- The fear of repeating past mistakes and the desire to maintain a positive legacy.
Character Interactions
- Walton's followers revere him as a god and erect a statue in his honor while he is still alive.
- Other powerful figures respect Walton but secretly cultivate their strength, waiting for his era to end.
- Walton's decree against implanting Demonic Cores into the populace is ignored, highlighting the powerlessness of his words against the tide of the era.