Ch. 2681Obstacles
Key Plot Points and Events
- The Vast Zhou Demonic Soul Smoke causes a frenzied slaughter among Kou Jing's Demon Bat tribe, including three Integrated Body stage Demon Bats.
- The Lotus Clone, a manifestation of Lu Xiaotian, arrives and exacerbates the chaos, killing more Demon Bats.
- Kou Jing orders his tribe to flee, and the three Integrated Body stage Demon Bats retreat into his cave mansion.
- The Lotus Clone pursues them into the cave mansion, encountering its restrictions.
Character Developments
- Kou Jing: Shows concern for his tribe's survival and his own power, but ultimately prioritizes self-preservation. His rash decision to target Lu Xiaotian leads to the tribe's chaos and his own peril.
- The Lotus Clone: Demonstrates immense power and strategic thinking, using the Vast Zhou Demonic Soul Smoke to weaken the tribe before confronting Kou Jing. It also shows annoyance at its limited strength compared to its True Body.
Significant Themes
- Power and its consequences: Kou Jing's power and authority over his tribe lead to his tribe's destruction when he oversteps.
- Self-preservation vs. loyalty: Kou Jing prioritizes his own survival over his tribe's, while the Demon Bats prioritize their survival over loyalty to Kou Jing.
- Strength and strategy: The Lotus Clone's immense strength and strategic use of the Vast Zhou Demonic Soul Smoke allow it to gain the upper hand against Kou Jing.
Character Interactions
- Kou Jing and the Demon Bats: Their relationship is one of power dynamics, with Kou Jing holding absolute authority. However, when faced with a common threat, the Demon Bats prioritize their own survival over loyalty to Kou Jing.
- The Lotus Clone and Kou Jing: Their interaction is one of power struggle, with the Lotus Clone using its strength and strategy to gain the upper hand against Kou Jing.