Ch. 1721The Deserved Number One
Key Plot Points and Events
- The Eternal Night Icefield trial ends, and Zong Shen is declared the winner with an overwhelming lead.
- Zong Shen receives a global reward, the Eternal Night Blasphemer, which includes a crown, an hourglass, and an incomplete Decay Engine Core.
- The Decay Engine Core triggers a response in the Li Tian Mecha and Gugat, the Ancient Guardian Arbiter.
- The countdown for the second phase begins, and the sky starts to boil.
Character Developments
- Zong Shen maintains his dominance and receives unique rewards.
- Gugat struggles to maintain control of his mech due to mechanical suppression.
- Mecha Monkey King shows interest in the Decay Engine Core and its effects on the Li Tian Mecha.
Significant Themes
- The vast disparity in power and resources between Zong Shen and other lords is emphasized.
- The Lord System's manipulation of the trial to stir up conflict and encourage competition is evident.
- The theme of mechanical suppression and the power of ancient technology is introduced.
Character Interactions
- Zong Shen and Mecha Monkey King interact briefly, with Monkey King showing disdain for the Decay Engine Core's energy circuits.
- Gugat and Mecha Monkey King have a tense interaction due to the mechanical suppression caused by the Decay Engine Core.