Ch. 401The Destruction Was as Easy as Breaking Rotten Wood
Key Plot Points and Events
- Li Ye effortlessly defeats Song Fu, a Nirvana Realm cultivator, with a single punch, using his Hell Devil Fire-infused fist light.
- Two more Nirvana Realm cultivators from the Extinction Divine Sect arrive, but Li Ye defeats them just as easily with his Indestructible Golden Body and World Slaying Fist.
- Li Ye loots the corpses and finds a secret manual for the Hundred Bones Azure Flame, which he finds valuable for his understanding of the God-Demon Diagram.
- The Dark Immortal Palace's Saint Formation is activated to prevent other ancient clans from intruding while Li Ye and his group are asleep.
- Upon returning, Li Ye learns that many ancient clans are showing signs of reemergence, some hostile towards the current era.
- The Corpse Incineration Furnace enters a transformation period, temporarily losing its corpse burning function but potentially recalling something after the transformation.
Character Developments
- Li Ye's strength has surged rapidly, shocking the world with his ability to defeat multiple Nirvana Realm cultivators with ease.
- Song Fu, despite her initial arrogance and boasting, is humbled and defeated by Li Ye, realizing her folly too late.
- The ancient clans, upon reemergence, display hostile intentions towards the current era, causing widespread concern and unease.
Significant Themes
- The merging of ancient and present timelines, which brings with it unprecedented crises and challenges.
- The power of Li Ye's Hell Devil Fire and Indestructible Golden Body, which allows him to defeat stronger opponents with ease.
- The potential danger of cultivating demonic fires like the Hundred Bones Azure Flame, which can develop sentience and backlash against the cultivator.
Character Interactions
- Li Ye interacts with the Myriad Immortals Holy Maiden, Princess Yu Huang, and Yu Jiutian, discussing the reemergence of ancient clans and the value of the Hundred Bones Azure Flame manual.
- Li Ye visits the member of the Jiahu clan before leaving the Dark Immortal Palace, explaining their plans to recruit soldiers and expand their forces.
- Li Ye communicates with Nangong Jie and Yu Jiutian about the safety of their families amidst the reemergence of ancient clans.