Ch. 781The Promise of Godhood!
Key Plot Points and Events
- Wu Kui, a cultivator at the seventh level of the Supreme Saint realm, is severely injured by Zhuge Hanyang's Source Technique and begs the Azure Wave Divine Sect's Sect Master, Chu Huang, for help.
- Chu Huang decides to kill Wu Kui to end his suffering and refines three blood pills from his remains, which still retain Zhuge Hanyang's aura.
- Chu Huang and Vice Sect Master Dongfang Shun consult with the sect's Old Ancestor, Chu Qianjiao, about dealing with Zhuge Hanyang, but she dismisses their concerns.
- Dongfang Shun suggests cultivating a Source Heaven Master to counter Zhuge Hanyang's influence, and Chu Huang agrees to support Chu Xin'ao, Chu Jie's son, in becoming the disciple of a new Source Heaven Master.
- Zhuge Hanyang and Xia Wuji discuss a plan to rescue Xia Wuji's mother from the Azure Wave Divine Sect's Abyssal Prison, involving internal and external coordination.
Character Developments
- Zhuge Hanyang: He is shown to be powerful and overbearing, having crippled Wu Kui with his Source Technique. He is also revealed to have a desire to become a god and ascend to the Heavenly Realm.
- Chu Huang: The Sect Master of the Azure Wave Divine Sect is shown to be pragmatic and willing to make decisions that benefit the sect, even if they are harsh. He is also willing to support Chu Xin'ao to counter Zhuge Hanyang's influence.
- Chu Qianjiao: The Old Ancestor of the Azure Wave Divine Sect is dismissive of the current threats and relies on possessing Qin Suyi to deal with them. She is also shown to be impatient with Chu Huang and Dongfang Shun's frequent disturbances.
- Xia Wuji: He is revealed to be meticulous and audacious in his planning, giving Zhuge Hanyang confidence in his ability to rescue his mother. He also offers to help Zhuge Hanyang become a god and ascend to the Heavenly Realm.
Significant Themes
- Power dynamics and the struggle for influence in the Upper Domain.
- The desire for godhood and ascension to the Heavenly Realm.
- The consequences of overbearing and reckless actions, as seen in Zhuge Hanyang's treatment of Wu Kui.
Character Interactions
- Zhuge Hanyang and Xia Wuji: They discuss and plan the rescue of Xia Wuji's mother, with Xia Wuji offering to help Zhuge Hanyang become a god.
- Chu Huang and Dongfang Shun: They consult with each other and the Old Ancestor about dealing with Zhuge Hanyang, with Dongfang Shun suggesting the cultivation of a Source Heaven Master to counter Zhuge Hanyang's influence.
- Chu Huang and Chu Qianjiao: They discuss the threat posed by Zhuge Hanyang, but Chu Qianjiao dismisses Chu Huang's concerns and relies on possessing Qin Suyi to deal with the issue.