Ch. 101Killing with a Borrowed Knife
Key Plot Points and Events
- The Lord of the Nine Nethers, Su Heng, and Luo Feng meet with other major forces to deal with the Lord of Yuan Ao, who possesses a powerful Rare Object.
- The Black Universe Creator arrives, and after some negotiation, he agrees to help in exchange for the Rare Object.
- The Lord of Yuan Ao is pursued into a spatial rift, where he reveals he has a fragment of the Slanted Peak Realm map.
- The Lord of Yuan Ao self-destructs, scattering the map fragments. The Black Universe Creator leaves, and the remaining forces compete for the fragments and other treasures.
- Su Heng returns to the human territory, hands over his map fragment, and decides to go to the Cosmic Sea for tempering.
Character Developments
- Su Heng: He shows his strategic thinking and ability to negotiate, manipulating the situation to maximize his gains. He also reveals his intention to break through to become a Universe Supreme Being by going to the Cosmic Sea.
- Luo Feng: Luo Feng's combat strength is acknowledged by the other Universe Lords, and he plays a significant role in the battle against the Lord of Yuan Ao. He also learns about Su Heng's plan to go to the Cosmic Sea.
- Black Universe Creator: He shows his greed and power, willing to help in exchange for the Rare Object. However, he leaves empty-handed when the map fragments are scattered.
Significant Themes
- Power Dynamics: The interactions between the Universe Lords highlight the power dynamics among the major forces in the universe.
- Greed and Ambition: The desire for the Rare Object and the map fragments drives the actions of the characters, leading to alliances and betrayals.
- Tempering and Growth: Su Heng's decision to go to the Cosmic Sea emphasizes the importance of continuous growth and tempering for powerful beings.
Character Interactions
- Su Heng and Luo Feng: Their interaction shows Su Heng's trust in Luo Feng's combat abilities and his intention to take Luo Feng to the Cosmic Sea.
- Su Heng and the Black Universe Creator: Their negotiation highlights the Black Universe Creator's greed and Su Heng's strategic thinking.
- The various Universe Lords: Their interactions showcase the power dynamics and alliances among the major forces in the universe.