Ch. 221The Blue Firmament's Imperial Edict, Hunyuan Dou Kui!
Key Plot Points and Events
- The first Divine Machine, Bixiao Yuchi - Hunyuan Doukui, is created during the Ancient Empire period by a "Great Divine Ability User" to soar through the nine heavens.
- The Divine Machine is tested successfully and begins mass production, leading to the era of the Great Expedition.
- A King Level Divine Machine, piloted by a Grandmaster, breaks through the blockade line of a satellite fortress, causing panic and fear.
- The Divine Machine, Bixiao Yuchi - Hunyuan Doukui, is revealed to be from the Nanhuang Dojo and is headed towards Central City.
Character Developments
- Qin Shi: Qin Shi decides to go to Central City to face Ying Lin and is determined to bring the Nanhuang Dojo to the Star Sea.
- Yu Weiwei: Yu Weiwei agrees to provide close protection for Qin Shi, drawing attention to the front stage while Old Zhang handles the root of the problem.
- Ying Xiao: Ying Xiao receives news of Ying Lin's death and decides to withdraw Blackwater Company's business from the Fourth Fortress.
- Old Zhang: Old Zhang pilots the King Level Divine Machine, Bixiao Yuchi - Hunyuan Doukui, to clear away potential obstacles for Qin Shi and resolve the problem from the root.
Significant Themes
- Power and Might: The Divine Machines represent the power and might of the Dongxia Empire, capable of striking fear into other civilizations and subduing any opposition.
- Legacy and Continuation: The creation of the first Divine Machine and the desire to continue the legacy of the Nanhuang Dojo are central themes.
- Consequences and Responsibility: The actions of characters have consequences, and they must take responsibility for their decisions, as seen with Ying Xiao's response to Ying Lin's death.
Character Interactions
- Qin Shi and Yu Weiwei: Qin Shi and Yu Weiwei discuss their plans and express their gratitude and determination towards each other.
- Ying Xiao and the Blackwater Company: Ying Xiao decides to withdraw Blackwater Company's business from the Fourth Fortress due to Ying Lin's death and the threat posed by the King Level Divine Machine.
- Old Zhang and the Blackwater Company: Old Zhang breaks through the satellite fortress's blockade and forces the Blackwater Company to cooperate with him.