Ch. 21This World Was Rotten to the Core
Plot Points & Events
- Chen Fu compares the soul power of a Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast to a honeypot ant, highlighting their low conversion rate and abnormal upper limit.
- He teaches Jin Lin (formerly the Three-Eyed Golden Lion) the Melting Ring method, allowing her to extract soul power from her own soul rings without losing total soul power.
- Chen Fu guides Jin Lin through breaking the soul ring's limit valve and beginning her first soul ring extraction using the [Divine Ring].
Character Developments
- Chen Fu demonstrates his understanding of soul beasts and their transformation, further solidifying his position as a mentor and guide.
- Jin Lin, now Jin Lin, shows respect and obedience to Chen Fu, acknowledging his strength and wisdom.
- Ning Tian, Chen Fu's student, correctly answers his question, showing she hasn't been slacking off in her studies.
Significant Themes
- The low efficiency of soul beast soul power and the potential of the Melting Ring method to overcome this limitation.
- The relationship between humans and soul beasts, with Chen Fu hinting at a dark truth about humanity's origins.
Character Interactions
- Chen Fu guides and teaches Jin Lin, showing patience and understanding despite their previous disagreements.
- Chen Fu tests Ning Tian, showing he values her progress and expects her to keep up with her studies.
- Jin Lin shows respect and admiration for Chen Fu, acknowledging his superiority and accepting his guidance.