Ch. 361Reunion at Chang Liu
Key Plot Points and Events
- Hua Qiangu, now the Flower God, appears before He Heng after he defeats Heaven's Strongest Incarnation.
- She reveals that All Gods is the strongest deity, and she is only a fraction of All Gods' power.
- He Heng and Hua Qiangu have a tense standoff, but she decides not to fight him due to the low chances of victory and her desire to preserve her power for future use against both He Heng and All Gods.
- Yuan Tiangang appears, congratulating He Heng on slaying Heaven's Strongest Incarnation and revealing that He Heng can now ascend to godhood without harm.
- He Heng leaves for Chang Liu Immortal Mountain, and Yuan Tiangang decides to return to the Central Plains to unify the world under Li Xingyun's rule.
Character Developments
- Hua Qiangu: Awakens her divinity, gains transcendent wisdom, and becomes more calculating and less impulsive. She prioritizes her own survival to face future threats like All Gods and He Heng.
- He Heng: Shows no fear or respect for deities, viewing them as equals or even inferior. He remains indifferent and focused on his own goals.
- Yuan Tiangang: After years of preparation, he decides to support Li Xingyun's rule to unify the world and repay his karmic debt to the Great Tang.
Significant Themes
- Power dynamics between mortals and deities.
- The consequences of unchecked ambition and the struggle for control.
- The fleeting nature of power and the enduring Great Dao.
Character Interactions
- He Heng and Hua Qiangu: Their interaction is tense and filled with mutual mistrust and hostility. Despite their differences, they both recognize the threat the other poses and choose not to engage in a direct conflict.
- He Heng and Yuan Tiangang: They share a brief, almost philosophical conversation about their respective goals and the nature of power. Yuan Tiangang acknowledges He Heng's achievement but shows no strong emotion, while He Heng remains indifferent to Yuan Tiangang's plans.