Ch. 1221Desolate God Slave Turns Traitor
Key Plot Points and Events
- A young man, later named Desolate God Slave, awakens in a fruit, surrounded by similar figures in other fruits. They all stare at a powerful figure in a white robe.
- The white-robed figure commands Desolate God Slave to come out and wear a magic robe. He asks Desolate God Slave about his origin and abilities, but Desolate God Slave only knows he must obey his master.
- The white-robed figure orders Desolate God Slave to destroy the ancient spiritual plants and the other Desolate God Slaves within them. Desolate God Slave complies, using a verdigris divine saber to destroy the plants and slay the other Desolate God Slaves.
- When Desolate God Slave is about to kill a female cultivator Desolate God Slave with a red carapace, he suddenly stops and says, "Cannot kill." He then turns against the white-robed figure, killing him with the verdigris divine saber.
- The white-robed figure's head escapes, but Desolate God Slave does not pursue. Instead, he picks up the female cultivator Desolate God Slave and seems lost, unsure of what to do next.
Character Developments
- Desolate God Slave: Initially an emotionless, obedient servant, he suddenly disobeys his master's command when told to kill the female cultivator Desolate God Slave, indicating he may have some form of independent thought or consciousness.
- The White-Robed Figure: Revealed to be a powerful being who can control Desolate God Slaves, he meets his end when Desolate God Slave turns against him.
Significant Themes
- Obedience vs. Independence: Desolate God Slaves are meant to be obedient, but Desolate God Slave's disobedience when told to kill the female cultivator suggests a struggle between his programming and some form of independent thought.
- Power and Control: The white-robed figure's ability to control Desolate God Slaves highlights the power dynamics between them, and his eventual demise shows the danger of relying too heavily on such control.
Character Interactions
- Desolate God Slave and the White-Robed Figure: Their interaction shows the dynamic between a controller and their controlled servant, with the white-robed figure initially believing he has complete control over Desolate God Slave.
- Desolate God Slave and the Female Cultivator Desolate God Slave: Their interaction, or lack thereof, is significant because it leads to Desolate God Slave's disobedience and subsequent betrayal of the white-robed figure.