Ch. 881Settling the Matter
Key Plot Points and Events
- Gu Jinlai, a traitorous Great Power, reappears after years in hiding.
- He enters the Immortal Realm to meet with other Great Powers, including the Creation Immortal Emperor and Xi Huang.
- Gu Jinlai sets conditions for his cooperation: resources for his allies to cultivate to at least the Immortal Golden Immortal realm, and Supreme Immortal Artifacts and Great Dao Primordial Crystals for a few key individuals.
- The Great Powers agree, and Gu Jinlai requests the presence of Supreme Experts from other races to witness his sacrifice, ensuring the Great Powers keep their promises.
Character Developments
- Gu Jinlai: He reveals his true intentions and is willing to sacrifice himself to allow the Primal to return. He shows concern for his allies and demands resources and artifacts for their cultivation.
- The Great Powers: They are willing to agree to Gu Jinlai's conditions to avoid further conflict and to prevent him from allying with the Evil Gods.
Significant Themes
- Power dynamics: The Great Powers manipulate and scheme against each other, prioritizing their own interests.
- Sacrifice: Gu Jinlai is willing to sacrifice himself for the greater good, but also to ensure his allies are taken care of.
- Trust and credibility: Gu Jinlai doesn't trust the Great Powers and requests witnesses from other races to ensure they keep their promises.
Character Interactions
- Gu Jinlai interacts with the Great Powers, negotiating his conditions for allowing the Primal to return.
- The Great Powers interact with each other, agreeing to Gu Jinlai's conditions to maintain peace and avoid further conflict.