Ch. 461Outer Disciples and True Disciples
Key Plot Points and Events
- Tiger Vanguard and Bai Zhou return to the lounge, shocking everyone with their victory over the Thunder Carving.
- Tiger Vanguard is invited to enter the Ascension Road again, this time with Mi Mian, who initially hesitates due to feeling unworthy and resentful of the 'Four Heavenly Kings' who didn't share food earlier.
- Mi Mian warns Tiger Vanguard that helping the children might cause him trouble, as clearing the Ascension Road could disrupt its gambling aspect, which is crucial to the Blissful Immortal Palace's reputation.
- Tiger Vanguard and Bai Zhou are teleported to the viewing platform, where Sky-Beast True Person announces their victory and offers them discipleship under the Mysterious Blissful Immortal Lord.
Character Developments
- Tiger Vanguard: Shows humility and willingness to help others, despite his power. He considers the consequences of his actions on the Ascension Road.
- Mi Mian: Demonstrates self-awareness and understanding of the political implications of Tiger Vanguard's actions. She shows concern for Tiger Vanguard's safety and advises him against helping the children.
- Bai Zhou: Remains indifferent to the commotion, focusing on eating. She shows no immediate reaction to the offer of discipleship.
Significant Themes
- The power dynamics and politics within the cultivation world, particularly the importance of the Ascension Road as a gambling project for the Blissful Immortal Palace.
- The consequences of one's actions on the cultivation path and the potential backlash from powerful factions.
- The disparity between the strong and the weak, and the resentment it can cause among cultivators.
Character Interactions
- Tiger Vanguard and Mi Mian: Mi Mian warns Tiger Vanguard about the potential trouble he might face due to clearing the Ascension Road, showing concern for his safety.
- Tiger Vanguard and Bai Zhou: Bai Zhou shows no immediate reaction to the offer of discipleship, hiding behind Tiger Vanguard.
- The 'Four Heavenly Kings' and Mi Mian: Mi Mian expresses resentment towards the 'Four Heavenly Kings' for not sharing food earlier, highlighting the disparity between the strong and the weak.