Ch. 181Struggle for Yang Jian, Kong Xuan's Reputation
- Kong Xuan, a disciple of the Yin-Yang Lineage, arrives to take Yang Jian as a disciple, clashing with Jade Cauldron True Person of the Heavenly Origin Sect and Nine Heavens Profound Maiden of the Heavenly Court.
- Kong Xuan's powerful aura forces the Heavenly Court to retreat, and he takes Yang Jian as his disciple, despite Jade Cauldron's protests.
- Kong Xuan stays by the Yu River to teach Yang Jian, while Jade Cauldron and Nine Heavens Profound Maiden report back to their respective sects and court.
- Saint Primordial orders Jade Cauldron to take Yang Jiao and protect Yao Ji's family, while the Jade Emperor plans to apprehend Yao Ji and her family after Kong Xuan leaves.
Key Plot Points
- Kong Xuan's arrival and clash with Jade Cauldron and the Heavenly Court.
- Kong Xuan takes Yang Jian as his disciple.
- Kong Xuan stays to teach Yang Jian.
- Jade Cauldron and Nine Heavens Profound Maiden report back to their superiors.
- Saint Primordial and the Jade Emperor make plans regarding Yao Ji's family.
Character Developments
- Yang Jian: Joins the Yin-Yang Lineage as Kong Xuan's disciple.
- Kong Xuan: Demonstrates his powerful aura and takes Yang Jian as his disciple.
- Jade Cauldron True Person: Suffers defeat at Kong Xuan's hands and returns to report to his Master.
- Nine Heavens Profound Maiden: Retreats from Kong Xuan and reports to the Jade Emperor.
- Saint Primordial: Orders Jade Cauldron to protect Yao Ji's family.
- Jade Emperor: Plans to apprehend Yao Ji's family after Kong Xuan leaves.
Significant Themes
- Power dynamics between the Heavenly Court, Heavenly Origin Sect, and Yin-Yang Lineage.
- The importance of cultivation and apprenticeship in the Primordial world.
- The tension between the Heavenly Court and the Primordial Saint Sects.
Character Interactions
- Kong Xuan vs. Jade Cauldron True Person: Kong Xuan demonstrates his superiority and takes Yang Jian as his disciple.
- Kong Xuan vs. Nine Heavens Profound Maiden: Kong Xuan forces the Heavenly Court to retreat.
- Jade Cauldron True Person vs. Saint Primordial: Jade Cauldron reports his failure to protect Yang Jian.
- Nine Heavens Profound Maiden vs. Jade Emperor: Nine Heavens Profound Maiden reports her failure to apprehend Yao Ji's family.