Ch. 221The Poseidon Who Was "Bullied"
Key Plot Points and Events
- Poseidon, the Sea God, is injured and begs Destruction God King for help against Asura God King.
- Destruction God King arrives and immediately attacks Poseidon, knocking him unconscious.
- Hours later, Poseidon is found in a wretched state, and the Asura and Destruction God Kings demand he fetch them holy water.
- Poseidon is forced to reveal that his remnant consciousness in the Mortal Realm tried to claim Lu Chen as his successor.
- The Asura and Destruction God Kings punish Poseidon and force him to hand over treasures meant for his successor.
- Poseidon reveals that a God Realm Soul Beast, an Ice Silkworm, is hidden beneath the Star Dou Great Forest, guarded by the Silver Dragon King.
Character Developments
- Poseidon: Once majestic, now humiliated and submissive, desperate to appease the Asura and Destruction God Kings.
- Asura God King: Displayed his aggressive and tyrannical nature, seeking Poseidon's treasures and Lu Chen's inheritance.
- Destruction God King: Initially amused by Poseidon's plight, later showed mercy at Life Goddess's request.
- Life Goddess: Intervened to spare Poseidon, received half of his treasures.
Significant Themes
- Power dynamics and submission: Poseidon's humiliation highlights the power imbalance among the God Kings.
- Inheritance and succession: The God Kings' focus on Lu Chen's inheritance drives the plot.
- Divine treasures and resources: The God Kings' interest in Poseidon's treasures underscores their value.
Character Interactions
- Poseidon and Asura/Destruction God Kings: Poseidon is bullied and forced to comply with their demands.
- Destruction and Life God Kings: They put on an act to spare Poseidon, showing a hint of softness between them.
- Poseidon and Life Goddess: Life Goddess's intervention shows she has some influence over the other God Kings.