Ch. 201The Assassination of Yan Zhen, and the True Core Is Alarmed
Key Plot Points and Events
- Yan Zhen, a late Foundation Establishment stage cultivator from Godly Absolute Thousand Peaks, returns from the Lesser Demon Realm, suspecting that Li Mu's Demonic Corpse might be an Unyielding Bone, a potential External Foundation Establishment item.
- Wen Jiu, controlling Dongquan Unyielding Bone, assassinates Yan Zhen using a combination of escape techniques, soul-snatching, and Corpse Qi to devour his Dao Foundation.
- Qu Wuyi, a Golden Core True Person of Godly Absolute Thousand Peaks, senses Yan Zhen's death and orders an investigation.
Character Developments
- Yan Zhen: Dies at the hands of Dongquan Unyielding Bone, revealing his suspicions about Li Mu's Demonic Corpse to Wen Jiu.
- Qu Wuyi: Enraged by Yan Zhen's death, orders an investigation, showing her protective nature towards her cultivation cauldron.
Significant Themes
- The pursuit of power and resources (External Foundation Establishment item, Unyielding Bone) drives characters' actions.
- The consequences of underestimating opponents (Yan Zhen's death) and the importance of caution (Wen Jiu's relief at killing Yan Zhen midway).
Character Interactions
- Wen Jiu (as Dongquan Unyielding Bone) vs. Yan Zhen: A deadly confrontation where Wen Jiu uses his superior escape technique and Corpse Qi to outmaneuver and defeat Yan Zhen.
- Qu Wuyi and Bai Chenxin: The True Person's anger and orders upon sensing Yan Zhen's death, showing her authority and the Sect Master's obedience.