Ch. 841Slaying the Red Cardinal
Key Plot Points and Events
- Tang Miao arrives at the Court Magic Association, seeking to join a mission to save someone.
- Pang Lai introduces the mission's participants, including Southern Guardian Bai Xu.
- Tang Miao reveals that Bai Xu is actually a Cardinal of the Black Vatican, Jiu Ying.
- Despite initial disbelief, Tang Miao's actions and words convince the Court Mages of Bai Xu's true identity.
- Tang Miao kills Bai Xu/Jiu Ying, revealing that he knew about the Black Vatican's infiltration.
- Tang Miao reveals that the mission to save the Southern Guardian is a trap to lure out a Sea Monster Emperor.
Character Developments
- Tang Miao: Demonstrates his immense power and knowledge, revealing that he knows about the Black Vatican's infiltration and the true purpose of the mission.
- Pang Lai: Initially skeptical of Tang Miao's claims, he eventually accepts the truth and feels relieved that Tang Miao intervened.
- Southern Guardian Bai Xu/Jiu Ying: Revealed to be a Cardinal of the Black Vatican, he is killed by Tang Miao after a brief attempt to resist.
Significant Themes
- Trust and betrayal: The Black Vatican's infiltration highlights the theme of trust and betrayal within the Court Magic Association.
- Power and knowledge: Tang Miao's immense power and knowledge allow him to see through Bai Xu's disguise and act accordingly.
- The greater good: Tang Miao's actions, though violent, are ultimately for the greater good of the country and its people.
Character Interactions
- Tang Miao and Pang Lai: Despite initial tension, they maintain a level of mutual respect and understanding.
- Tang Miao and the Court Mages: Tang Miao's actions initially anger the Court Mages, but they eventually accept the truth and his power.
- Tang Miao and Jiu Ying: Their interaction is brief but intense, with Jiu Ying attempting to resist before being killed by Tang Miao.