Ch. 2101Evil Spirit Possession
Key Plot Points and Events
- The Ten Thousand Sounds Sect is under attack by Fiends, and the mountain is covered with Serpent Lizards.
- Nie Zizheng, Wei Ni, and the child (Xia Sheng) encounter two Serpent Lizards and defeat them.
- They find shelter during the day, and Nie Zizheng reveals that the Sect's experts are gone, and his Master is dead.
- Nie Zizheng gives Xia Sheng his sword, Eternal Existence, and asks Wei Ni to protect Xia Sheng until the Sect's Saint returns.
- Xia Sheng senses fiendishness in Nie Zizheng and tries to help, but Nie Zizheng stabs himself, revealing an Existence controlling him.
- Xia Sheng kills Nie Zizheng and uses Soul Binding to control his body, asking the Existence about its identity.
Character Developments
- Nie Zizheng: Initially strong and determined, he reveals his fear and desperation as he realizes he's been possessed by a Fiend. He tries to protect Xia Sheng but ultimately succumbs to the Fiend's control.
- Wei Ni: Remains loyal to Nie Zizheng, willing to protect Xia Sheng. He is knocked unconscious by Xia Sheng.
- Xia Sheng: Reveals his ability to sense Fiends and use Soul Binding. He shows no fear or hesitation in dealing with the Fiend controlling Nie Zizheng.
Significant Themes
- Trust and Betrayal: Nie Zizheng's trust in Xia Sheng is ultimately betrayed by the Fiend controlling him.
- Strength and Weakness: The Sect's lack of experts and Nie Zizheng's eventual defeat highlight the theme of strength and weakness in the face of adversity.
Character Interactions
- Nie Zizheng and Xia Sheng: Initially, Nie Zizheng is protective of Xia Sheng, but the Fiend's control leads to a tense standoff between them.
- Xia Sheng and the Fiend: Xia Sheng shows no fear in confronting the Fiend, using his abilities to control it and extract information.