Ch. 981981. The Great War Begins
Key Plot Points and Events
- Qi watches the cultivators inside the Immortal Cave Abode Ruins and decides to release six Void Refinement Heavenly Monarchs to pressure the Three Realms Faction.
- Ning Qiudao, now at the Void Refinement realm, is sent back to the North Divine Domain to prepare for war.
- Six Void Refinement Heavenly Monarchs are expelled from the Immortal Cave Abode Ruins, having failed their tests.
Character Developments
- Qi demonstrates his strategic thinking, using the War Merit Palace and Immortal Cave Abode Ruins to wear down the Tailing Cultivation World's cultivators.
- Ning Qiudao understands Qi's methods better and focuses on ensuring the survival of the Three Realms Faction's cultivators.
- The six expelled Void Refinement Heavenly Monarchs show their frustration and unwillingness at failing their tests.
Significant Themes
- The struggle for power and resources between the Tailing Cultivation World and the Three Realms Faction.
- The relentless pursuit of cultivation and the desire for higher realms.
- The consequences of failure and the unwillingness to accept defeat.
Character Interactions
- Qi and Ning Qiudao: Qi uses Ning Qiudao as a vessel to convey his orders, showing trust in his abilities.
- The six expelled Void Refinement Heavenly Monarchs: They express their frustration and recognize each other, hinting at potential future interactions.
- Lin Chaozong and Sect Master Tianyi: They engage in a tense exchange, showcasing the political intrigue and competition among the Void Refinement Sects of Central Continent.