Ch. 621Golden Sun Upheaval
Key Plot Points and Events
- Bi Changsheng, the Old Ancestor, returns to find the Golden Sun Sect in ruins.
- The Golden Sun Sect's decline began 4,000 years ago due to a decrease in supported Golden Core cultivators and the rise of the Golden Sun Empire's Aperture Opening Realm Martial Artists.
- A prolonged war between the Sect and the Empire ensued, with the Sect initially dominant but eventually defeated due to the Empire's development of Bloodline Martial Artists, who could match Golden Core cultivators.
Character Developments
- Bi Changsheng: Revealed to be the Old Ancestor, he's shocked by the Sect's decline but remains calm and strategic.
- Qiu Hongda and Huang Zhuyu: They reveal the Sect's history and express disbelief and joy at Bi Changsheng's return.
Significant Themes
- Decline and fall of power: The Golden Sun Sect's power wanes over time, leading to its eventual downfall.
- Adaptation and innovation: The Golden Sun Empire adapts to the Age of Dharma Decline by developing new cultivation methods, ultimately leading to their victory.
Character Interactions
- Bi Changsheng, Qiu Hongda, and Huang Zhuyu: They interact to discuss the Sect's history and Bi Changsheng's return, with Qiu and Huang expressing disbelief and joy, while Bi Changsheng listens intently and strategizes.