Ch. 21Taiqing Becomes a Saint—So It Was All Hongjun's Scheme
Key Plot Points and Events
- Taiqing, seemingly killed by Chu Yan, revives with Pangu's aura and attacks Chu Yan.
- Hongjun intervenes, seals Chu Yan for ten thousand years, and then helps Taiqing become a Saint, establishing the Human Religion.
- Chu Yan realizes Hongjun's scheme: using him to kill Taiqing once, incurring Karma, and allowing Taiqing to establish the Human Religion, thereby gaining control to suppress humanity.
Character Developments
- Taiqing: Revives with Pangu's aura, becomes a Saint, and establishes the Human Religion.
- Chu Yan: Realizes Hongjun's scheme, understands he was outmaneuvered, and decides to go on a killing spree.
- Hongjun: Orchestrates the events to control humanity's Destiny, uses Taiqing to establish the Human Religion, and warns Pangu not to interfere.
Significant Themes
- Manipulation and Scheming: Hongjun's intricate plan to control humanity's Destiny.
- Karma and Consequences: Chu Yan's actions have repercussions, leading to Taiqing's ascension and the establishment of the Human Religion.
- Power Struggles: The Great Powers in the Primordial World, including Hongjun and Pangu, vie for control and influence.
Character Interactions
- Hongjun vs. Chu Yan: Hongjun outmaneuvers Chu Yan, using him to further his own plans.
- Taiqing vs. Chu Yan: Taiqing's revival and ascension come at Chu Yan's expense, leading to Chu Yan's decision to go on a killing spree.
- Pangu vs. Hongjun: Pangu's Will awakens briefly, acknowledging the blood oath between the Human Race and the Witch Race, preventing Hongjun from stopping it.