Ch. 521Slaying the Three Corpses
Key Plot Points and Events
- Gaoxin awakens as a True Dragon after defeating the Demon Tree.
- He learns about the battle between the Demon Tree and Dual Gods from Xiao Yuan's logs.
- Gaoxin realizes he has twenty-five initial Taishui Blood cells remaining, with three rapidly developing, likely the escaped Demon Tree.
- Silver Hand informs Gaoxin that a part of his soul has been replenished due to the death of other parasites.
- Aunt Yao mentions the concept of "Slaying the Three Corpses" in Daoist studies, which Gaoxin interprets as overcoming his inner demons and ultimately slaying his Self to achieve the Great Dao.
- Gaoxin initiates self-repair, using Zou Ming's body to regenerate, which causes Zou Ming to wither and bleed, alarming the old man and Xiao Ye.
Character Developments
- Gaoxin: Becomes a True Dragon, gains new abilities, and considers the concept of "Slaying the Three Corpses" to achieve the Great Dao.
- Zou Ming: Unknowingly becomes a host for Gaoxin's self-repair, causing him to wither and bleed.
- The Old Man: Becomes wary and injured, trying to protect Xiao Ye from the perceived ghostly threat.
- Xiao Ye: Witnesses the strange events, staying close to the old man for protection.
Significant Themes
- Overcoming Inner Demons: Gaoxin's journey to slay his inner demons, ultimately leading to the concept of slaying his Self to achieve the Great Dao.
- Power and Weakness: Gaoxin's strength fluctuates, from being incredibly powerful to incredibly weak, highlighting the cyclical nature of power in his journey.
- Humanity vs. Divinity: Gaoxin's struggle to maintain his humanity while gaining divinity, reflected in his consideration of slaying his Self to become the Great Holy Spirit.
Character Interactions
- Gaoxin and Xiao Yuan: Gaoxin relies on Xiao Yuan for information and system functions, but Xiao Yuan lacks energy for creation abilities.
- Gaoxin and Silver Hand: Gaoxin discusses the implications of slaying his Self with Silver Hand, who confirms the theoretical possibility.
- Gaoxin and Aunt Yao: Aunt Yao shares knowledge of "Slaying the Three Corpses" with Gaoxin, sparking his introspection.
- Zou Ming, the Old Man, and Xiao Ye: Zou Ming becomes an unwilling host for Gaoxin's self-repair, causing alarm and confusion among the other two.