Ch. 21Principal, Let Me Tell You a Story
Key Plot Points and Events
- Jiang Chen delivers medicine to the Principal and discovers he's been taking God-Demon Grass, a plant that suppresses demonic energy.
- Jiang Chen reveals he knows the Principal is a half-human, half-demon creature, having consumed a Demon's Heart to survive the War of Ten Thousand Monsters.
- The Principal admits to being a demon but denies killing Nie Xiaoqian. Jiang Chen accuses him of altering his appearance using a Supernatural Ability.
- Jiang Chen breaks the medicine bottle, causing the Principal to transform into his true form, a fusion of a human and a ten-thousand-year-old demon tree.
- The school barrier activates but has no effect on the Principal. Jiang Chen prepares to fight him.
- The Principal reveals that Jiang Chen's Supernatural Ability is almost depleted, making it difficult for him to fight two S-Class demons in one day.
- Jiang Chen expresses confidence in his ability to fight the Principal, causing him to hesitate.
Character Developments
- Jiang Chen: Shows courage, intelligence, and strategic thinking in confronting the Principal. He's aware of his limits but remains confident in his abilities.
- Principal Song: Reveals his true form as a half-human, half-demon creature. He's powerful, cunning, and willing to do whatever it takes to survive.
Significant Themes
- The struggle between good and evil, as represented by Jiang Chen and the Principal.
- The consequences of selfish actions, as seen in the Principal's transformation into a demon to save himself.
- The power of confidence and preparation, as demonstrated by Jiang Chen's calm demeanor and strategic planning.
Character Interactions
- Jiang Chen and Principal Song: Their interaction is tense and confrontational, with Jiang Chen accusing the Principal of being a demon and the Principal denying it, leading to a potential fight.
- Jiang Chen and the school barrier: Jiang Chen initially expects the school barrier to suppress the Principal's demonic energy but realizes it has no effect, increasing the challenge he faces.