Ch. 261Sumeru's Child, the Eye Without Eyes
Key Plot Points and Events
- Eyeless suppresses the All-Knowing Eye and prepares to suppress Spirit Mountain Tathagata.
- Jing Qian refines his Azure Duckweed Sword Box and names two disciples, Susa and Suyo.
- Spirit Mountain Tathagata attempts to reincarnate, but Eyeless resists and Jing Qian intervenes.
- Jing Qian, Eyeless, and Gui Mao (off-screen) work together to suppress Spirit Mountain Tathagata.
Character Developments
- Eyeless: Reveals his past reincarnations and prepares to confront his mentor, Spirit Mountain Tathagata.
- Jing Qian: Refines his Azure Duckweed Sword Box and takes in two disciples. He also intervenes in the battle against Spirit Mountain Tathagata.
- Spirit Mountain Tathagata: Attempts to reincarnate and regain his power, but is suppressed by Eyeless and Jing Qian.
Significant Themes
- Karma and reincarnation: Eyeless's past lives and Spirit Mountain Tathagata's attempted reincarnation highlight the theme of karma and its consequences.
- Power and suppression: The struggle between Eyeless, Jing Qian, and Spirit Mountain Tathagata emphasizes the theme of power dynamics and suppression.
Character Interactions
- Eyeless and Spirit Mountain Tathagata: Their relationship is one of mentor and disciple turned adversaries, with a deep-seated resentment on Eyeless's part.
- Jing Qian and Eyeless: They work together to suppress Spirit Mountain Tathagata, with Jing Qian providing crucial support to Eyeless.
- Jing Qian and his disciples: He takes in Susa and Suyo, showing his willingness to nurture the next generation of cultivators.