Ch. 2861Turning the Tables and Blaming the Other Side
Key Plot Points and Events
- Lu Xiaotian discovers a colorful portal with top-grade Spiritual Power, but decides not to cross it yet due to unfinished business.
- An unknown attacker ambushes Lu Xiaotian with Blade Qi, which he deflects.
- The Jade-Faced Scholar, Golden Ghost Lord, and Four-Eyed Golden Hao Bird encounter Lu Xiaotian while trying to leave the Eastern Kui Imperial Tomb.
- Lu Xiaotian feigns ignorance about their shared objective and declines their proposal for cooperation.
- Lu Xiaotian retreats, leaving the others to face the powerful puppets. They eventually escape but find Lu Xiaotian waiting for them at the ocean.
Character Developments
- Lu Xiaotian demonstrates his strength and strategic thinking, outmaneuvering his opponents.
- The Jade-Faced Scholar, Golden Ghost Lord, and Four-Eyed Golden Hao Bird show their frustration and desperation in dealing with Lu Xiaotian and the powerful puppets.
Significant Themes
- Power dynamics and manipulation: Lu Xiaotian uses his superior strength to control the situation and force his opponents to act according to his plans.
- Ambition and greed: The characters' desire for treasures and power drives their actions and conflicts.
Character Interactions
- Lu Xiaotian vs. Unknown Attacker: Lu Xiaotian easily deflects the attacker's Blade Qi, showing his superior strength and awareness.
- Lu Xiaotian vs. Jade-Faced Scholar, Golden Ghost Lord, and Four-Eyed Golden Hao Bird: Lu Xiaotian manipulates the situation, making his opponents react to his plans rather than the other way around. They are frustrated but ultimately forced to comply with his wishes.