Ch. 5381Step by Step
Key Plot Points and Events
- Lu Yin faces Wang Wen and Jiang Qi, who reveal they've been manipulating him since the Nine Fortresses Era.
- Lu Yin is severely injured by Wang Wen and Jiang Qi's combined attacks, using powers from the six Masters who sealed Lord Mi.
- Lu Yin is left for dead on a meteorite, with Wang Wen and Jiang Qi (now hosting Lord Mi) preparing to leave.
Character Developments
- Lu Yin: Realizes he's been manipulated throughout his journey; suffers severe injuries and is left for dead.
- Wang Wen: Reveals his role in the Mitian Grand Plan; expresses gratitude towards Lu Yin for facilitating its success.
- Lord Mi: Dies peacefully, passing on his consciousness to Jiang Qi; believes that Human Civilization's rise requires sacrifice.
Significant Themes
- Manipulation and free will: Lu Yin's journey is revealed to be orchestrated by Wang Wen and Lord Mi, challenging the idea of free will.
- Sacrifice for the greater good: Lord Mi believes that Human Civilization's rise requires sacrifices, echoing the theme of necessary losses for progress.
Character Interactions
- Lu Yin vs. Wang Wen & Jiang Qi: A brutal and one-sided battle, with Lu Yin severely injured and left for dead.
- Wang Wen & Lord Mi: Their long-term plan to manipulate Lu Yin and use his power is finally executed.
- Lu Yin & Lord Mi: A tense exchange where Lord Mi explains his reasons for attacking Lu Yin, expressing his desire for Human Civilization's supremacy.