Ch. 361I Am King Zhou, the Human Emperor!
Key Plot Points and Events
- Ying Zheng blocks the Innate Supreme Treasure Pangu Banner using the Human Race's Fortune and the Nine Heavenly Steeles.
- The Taiching Saint, Nüwa, Master Tongtian, and other observers are astonished by Ying Zheng's feat.
- The Three Sages (Yuanshi Tianzun, Zhunti, and Jieyin) decide to use Sage-level means to kill Ying Zheng, but pause due to his newfound power and the risk of punishment from the Dao Ancestor Hongjun.
Character Developments
- Ying Zheng: Proves himself as a formidable opponent by blocking the Pangu Banner and attaining Quasi-Saint power through the Human Race's Fortune and the Nine Heavenly Steeles.
- Yuanshi Tianzun, Zhunti, and Jieyin: Realize Ying Zheng's threat and decide to eliminate him, but hesitate due to the risk of punishment and Ying Zheng's newfound power.
Significant Themes
- The power of unity and the will of the people (Human Race's Fortune and the Nine Heavenly Steeles).
- The consequences of underestimating one's opponent (the Three Sages' change of plan).
- The struggle for control and influence among factions (the Three Sages vs. Ying Zheng and the Human Race).
Character Interactions
- Ying Zheng and the Three Sages: Tension and hostility as the Sages decide to eliminate Ying Zheng, but pause due to his newfound power.
- The Taiching Saint, Nüwa, and Master Tongtian: Observe the battle with surprise and concern, with Tongtian realizing Ying Zheng's identity as King Zhou's Split Soul.
- The Six Nations Allied Army: Shift their allegiance to Ying Zheng upon realizing the truth about the Three Sages' control, leading to a surge in the Human Race's Fortune.