Ch. 121Five Sages in One Day, Yuanshi's Frustration, Houtu's Choice!
Key Plot Points and Events
- Taiqing Heavenly Venerable apologizes to Huang Tian and leaves with Yuanshi.
- Yuanshi and Tongtian awaken and establish their sects, becoming Saints.
- Minghe, Jieyin, and Zhunti also become Saints.
- Huang Tian demands and receives two-tenths of the Heavenly Dao Merit from Taiqing, causing a rift between Taiqing and Yuanshi.
- Dao Ancestor Hongjun orders the five Saints to establish their dojos in the Chaos.
- Huang Tian challenges Houtu's choice to remain neutral.
Character Developments
- Taiqing Heavenly Venerable: Apologizes to Huang Tian, helps Yuanshi and Tongtian awaken, and agrees to give up some Heavenly Dao Merit to Taiqing.
- Yuanshi: Becomes a Saint, establishes the Chan Teaching, but argues with Taiqing over the Heavenly Dao Merit.
- Tongtian: Becomes a Saint, establishes the Jie Teaching.
- Minghe: Struggles to become a Saint, grows anxious seeing others succeed.
- Jieyin and Zhunti: Become Saints together by making the Forty-Nine Great Vows.
- Houtu: Feels pressured to choose a side, decides to travel and observe before consulting Huang Tian.
Significant Themes
- The path to Sainthood and the competition among characters to achieve it.
- The consequences of Huang Tian's actions and his growing influence.
- The tension between the Sanqing and Huang Tian, leading to a rift.
- The pressure Houtu feels to choose a side in the conflict.
Character Interactions
- Taiqing and Yuanshi: Their relationship is strained due to Taiqing's decision to give away some of Yuanshi's Heavenly Dao Merit.
- Huang Tian and Taiqing: They interact briefly, with Taiqing agreeing to Huang Tian's demands.
- Houtu and the Ancestral Witches: Houtu feels pressured by her siblings to make a choice, ultimately deciding to travel and observe before consulting Huang Tian.