Ch. 101Observing the Ceremony
Key Plot Points and Events
- A large gathering of Soul Masters and soul beasts in the Star Dou Great Forest for a ceremony.
- Zhang Peng, despite being sealed and unable to fly, is present due to the importance of the event.
- Mu Xuanheng and Gu Yuena, the sovereigns of soul beasts, arrive and address the crowd.
- Demonstrations of different types of Contracts (Out-of-Body, Spirit, and Remote) between Soul Masters and soul beasts are shown, with no harm to either party.
- Elder Zhuang contracts with a weak Emerald Swan, which instantly becomes a ferocious beast.
- Bei Bei contracts with a severely injured Heavenly Dragon Horse, gaining a sixth soul ring and a soul bone, and his martial soul evolves into a Bright Holy Dragon.
Character Developments
- Zhang Peng's miserable situation highlights the enmity between him and other factions.
- Mu Xuanheng and Gu Yuena exhibit leadership and unity, emphasizing the importance of the Contract to bridge the gap between humans and soul beasts.
- Elder Zhuang demonstrates his willingness to support the Contract, even at personal cost.
- Bei Bei gains a significant advantage with his martial soul evolution and a powerful soul ring and bone.
Significant Themes
- Unity and cooperation between humans and soul beasts.
- The potential benefits of the Contract for both parties.
- The consequences and costs of forming a Contract.
Character Interactions
- Mu Xuanheng and Gu Yuena work together to present the Contract's benefits and address concerns.
- Elder Zhuang and the Emerald Swan demonstrate the Out-of-Body Contract.
- Bei Bei and the Heavenly Dragon Horse demonstrate the Spirit Contract, with Bei Bei gaining a significant advantage.
- The crowd, including Zhang Peng, witness the demonstrations with varying levels of interest and skepticism.