Ch. 1601Landscape Painting
Key Plot Points and Events
- Lu Yin finally sees the true face of the Glory Hall and understands their actions regarding Liu Huang and the Sword Sect.
- Lu Yin merges with Liu Huang's memories, learning the Thirteen Swords and experiencing the Fourteenth Sword, 'Suffering'.
- He discovers a planned riot in Kunze, orchestrated by an old monster-level expert imprisoned near Liu Huang.
- Lu Yin cultivates the Heavenly Star Art, increasing his circulating stars to 5,100.
- He rolls a six on the dice, merging with a Corpse King that killed Han Chong, and learns about the New Human Alliance's interest in Han Chong's Landscape Painting.
Character Developments
- Lu Yin deepens his understanding of sword techniques and becomes a master of the sword path.
- Liu Huang is revealed to be a peerless genius who created the Fourteenth Sword.
- Lu Yin's cultivation improves, and he becomes more influential within the Glory Hall.
Significant Themes
- Strength and Fairness: The law of the Universe is based on strength, and fairness is determined by one's power.
- Sacrifice for the Greater Good: The Glory Hall sacrifices Liu Huang and the Sword Sect for the balance of the Universe.
- The Price of Genius: Liu Huang's genius comes at the cost of his freedom and potential destruction of the Glory Hall's reputation.
Character Interactions
- Lu Yin interacts with Liu Huang's memories, learning his sword techniques and understanding his perspective.
- Lu Yin communicates with Wang Wen about the war in the Yan Lan Flow Realm and the potential involvement of the New Human Alliance and the Sixth Continent.
- Lu Yin merges with the Corpse King, understanding its motives and the New Human Alliance's interest in Han Chong's Landscape Painting.