Ch. 21The Innate Gourd Vine, a Divine Vine Guarding the Mountain
Key Plot Points and Events
- The nine powerful beings are severely injured and humiliated after their encounter with Di Jiang.
- They decide to find out Di Jiang's identity and seek clarification from Dao Ancestor Hongjun.
- Di Jiang discovers an Innate Gourd Vine on Mount Buzhou, which seeks his help to transform into a sentient being.
- Di Jiang chooses to suppress the vine's sentience and uses it to protect Mount Buzhou instead of allowing it to transform.
Character Developments
- The nine powerful beings experience a significant loss of face and are determined to find out Di Jiang's identity.
- Di Jiang demonstrates his power and indifference to Spiritual Treasures, prioritizing the safety and protection of Mount Buzhou.
Significant Themes
- The pursuit of power and knowledge, and the consequences of failure.
- The importance of one's foundation and the dangers of ambition.
- The relationship between humans and nature, and the potential consequences of interfering with natural processes.
Character Interactions
- The nine powerful beings interact with each other, expressing their frustration and determination to uncover Di Jiang's identity.
- Di Jiang interacts with the Innate Gourd Vine, choosing to suppress its sentience and use it to protect Mount Buzhou.