Ch. 561Anti-Life Equation
Key Plot Points and Events
- The Scientific Saints, including Vortex, gather, expecting Bai Ge to reveal the secret to entropy reversal.
- Bai Ge reveals that ascending dimensions is the key to entropy reversal and offers benefits to the universe if he does so.
- The Scientific Saints agree to help Bai Ge ascend dimensions.
- Bai Ge begins cultivating entropy reversal bodies, but the Scientific Saints fail to replicate the process.
- Number One, a high-dimensional being, attacks and kills the Scientific Saints using the Anti-Life Equation, which targets and corrupts the life code of living beings.
- Number One reveals that he wants to gain the attention of a powerful existence by achieving Taiyi, believing that this is the only way to obtain higher answers.
- Vortex accepts his impending death, but Number One pauses, noticing something unusual.
Character Developments
- Bai Ge: He remains confident in his abilities and plans, expecting to ascend dimensions soon. However, he is killed by the Anti-Life Equation, but the outcome is left uncertain.
- Vortex: He becomes more melancholic, realizing that his friend Number One has abandoned the pursuit of ultimate truth for Taiyi. He accepts his death but is surprised by the turn of events.
- Number One: He reveals his true intentions, showing that he is willing to do whatever it takes to achieve Taiyi and gain the attention of a powerful existence. He uses the Anti-Life Equation without hesitation, consuming vast amounts of energy.
Significant Themes
- Pursuit of Truth vs. Taiyi: The characters have differing goals. Bai Ge and Vortex pursue ultimate truth, while Number One pursues Taiyi, believing it is the only way to gain higher answers.
- Sacrifice for the Greater Good: Bai Ge is willing to ascend dimensions to save the universe, while Number One is willing to annihilate lower dimensions to gain energy for his pursuit of Taiyi.
- The Power of Life and Death: The Anti-Life Equation demonstrates the power to invalidate life codes, making it a formidable weapon.
Character Interactions
- Bai Ge and the Scientific Saints: They work together to help Bai Ge ascend dimensions, but their relationship is tense due to their differing goals and the potential threat Bai Ge poses.
- Vortex and Number One: Their friendship is strained due to their differing pursuits. Vortex is saddened by Number One's actions but ultimately accepts his death at Number One's hands.
- Number One and the Scientific Saints: Number One attacks and kills the Scientific Saints using the Anti-Life Equation, showing his determination to achieve Taiyi at any cost.