Ch. 381[The Great Purge?]
Key Plot Points and Events
- Su Xiuqi, the Alliance Leader of the Heaven-Burial Alliance, convenes the Realm Lord Assembly after a long absence.
- Ninety percent of the attending Realm Lords are secretly Wu Dao's believers and lackeys.
- The Ten Devil Sages, the Heaven-Burial Alliance's ultimate foundation, appear to oversee the meeting.
- Su Xiuqi addresses the assembly, expressing concerns about the Heaven-Burial Alliance's precarious position.
Character Developments
- Su Xiuqi is revealed to be weakened and declining, no longer a Great Saint.
- Jia Baocai and Liang Chen, the main contenders for the Alliance Leader position, are shown to be ambitious and ruthless.
- Tao Chuan, Su Xiuqi's adopted son, is portrayed as a brute with low cultivation, but he harbors resentment towards the elders who look down on him.
Significant Themes
- The precarious position of the Heaven-Burial Alliance and its reliance on the whims of powerful figures.
- The tension and political maneuvering among the Alliance's leaders and contenders.
- The fear and respect held for the Ten Devil Sages, highlighting the power dynamics within the Alliance.
Character Interactions
- Jia Baocai and Liang Chen exchange furtive glares, showing their animosity and competitive nature.
- The Ten Devil Sages' presence intimidates the other Realm Lords, demonstrating their power and influence.
- Su Xiuqi's pointed gazes at Jia Baocai and Liang Chen hint at his awareness of their ambitions and his intention to address their power struggle.