Ch. 181Saint Tongtian Descends! Brothers Turn Against Each Other!
Key Plot Points and Events
- Tongtian Saint descends into the Blood Sea, shocking everyone present.
- Tongtian supports Qin Mu's claim to the Underworld's jurisdiction, agreed upon with Houtu Ancestral Witch.
- Tongtian confronts the Four Saints (Yuanshi, Nuwa, Jieyin, Zhunti) who also seek control of the Underworld.
- Zhunti challenges Tongtian, but Yuanshi intervenes, offering to grant the Intercepting Sect a portion of the Underworld's control to avoid conflict.
- Tongtian rejects Yuanshi's offer, asserting that the Underworld belongs to the Intercepting Sect and will not be shared.
Character Developments
- Qin Mu: Proven capable in securing the Underworld's authority for the Intercepting Sect.
- Tongtian Saint: Shows unwavering support for Qin Mu and the Intercepting Sect, ready to face the Four Saints.
- Yuanshi: Attempts to maintain a semblance of brotherhood with Tongtian but is rebuffed.
- Zhunti: Challenges Tongtian, displaying his arrogance and disregard for the Intercepting Sect's claim.
Significant Themes
- Loyalty and brotherhood: Tongtian's unwavering support for Qin Mu and the Intercepting Sect contrasts with Yuanshi's betrayal of their shared past.
- Power dynamics: The Four Saints' united front against Tongtian highlights the importance of strength and alliances in the Primordial world.
- Respect for the past: The Underworld's origin from Houtu Ancestral Witch's sacrifice emphasizes the importance of acknowledging and respecting the past.
Character Interactions
- Tongtian and Qin Mu: Master and disciple, united in their claim to the Underworld.
- Tongtian and Yuanshi: Former brothers, now adversaries, with Tongtian showing no regard for their past relationship.
- Zhunti and Tongtian: Rivals, with Zhunti challenging Tongtian's claim and authority.
- Yuanshi and the other Saints: United in their desire to control the Underworld, but with differing opinions on how to achieve it.