Ch. 701The Captive
Key Plot Points and Events
- The Church of the Mother God captures Jiang Ge, a 'Child of the Purgatory', treating him better than others, marking a change in their approach.
- Mera, a Deity, visits Jiang Ge, blessing him and expressing concern about the growing power of the Children of the Purgatory and the threat of Apophis.
- Fang Yuan captures Shanni, the Goddess of Joy, and discovers her split personality, deciding to keep her captive due to her Saint-level cultivation and potential value.
Character Developments
- Jiang Ge: A 'Child of the Purgatory' who is captured by the Church but treated kindly, hinting at a change in the Church's approach. He confides in Mera about his unusual abilities.
- Mera: A Deity who visits Jiang Ge, expressing concern about the growing power of the Children of the Purgatory and the threat of Apophis. She reveals that the Deities are changing their methods to combat this threat.
- Shanni (Goddess of Joy): A True Goddess with a split personality, who is easily captured by Fang Yuan. Her condition worsens after being cast down to the mortal realm.
Significant Themes
- Change in Approach: The Church and the Deities are changing their methods to deal with the Children of the Purgatory and the threat of Apophis.
- Power and Threat: The growing power of the Children of the Purgatory is seen as a threat by the Deities and the Church.
- Divine Nature: The capture of Shanni highlights the vulnerability of even True Gods when cast down to the mortal realm.
Character Interactions
- Mera and Jiang Ge: Mera visits Jiang Ge, blessing him and expressing concern about his abilities and the threat they pose.
- Fang Yuan and Shanni: Fang Yuan captures Shanni, discovering her split personality and deciding to keep her captive due to her potential value.