Ch. 201Deceiving the Heavens and Crossing the Sea
Summary
Key Plot Points and Events
- Su Yi decides to target Longhua Island for its large population, which will aid his Origin Dao development.
- He learns that Longhua Island Lord has not left the island and is investigating the theft of the Indestructible Lake.
- Su Yi infiltrates the Island Lord Mansion and eavesdrops on Longhua Island Lord and his son, confirming they have no plans to return to Lotus Island.
- Su Yi successfully captures over 65,000 people from various villages, using his controlled Demon Beasts to deceive the island's defenses.
Character Developments
- Su Yi demonstrates strategic planning and patience in executing his scheme.
- Longhua Island Lord shows wisdom in choosing not to provoke the unknown thief, prioritizing the upcoming 'great tide' over a minor loss.
- Long Yu, the Young Island Lord, expresses concern for Longhua Island's reputation but ultimately defers to his father's judgment.
Significant Themes
- The power dynamics and indifference of the ancient martial cultivators towards the lives of mortals.
- The importance of strength and the consequences of underestimating one's enemies.
- The tension between long-term planning and immediate action, as seen in Su Yi's careful preparation and the Longhua Island Lord's restraint.
Character Interactions
- Su Yi and the Longhua Island Lord have a tense, unspoken standoff, with Su Yi eavesdropping on the Lord's conversations.
- Longhua Island Lord and Long Yu discuss the Indestructible Lake theft and the potential consequences for Longhua Island's reputation.
- Su Yi interacts with the Demon Beasts under his control, using them to deceive the island's defenses and capture people without alerting the Island Lord.