Ch. 221Leaving the Underground Cave, Taking Stock
Key Plot Points and Events
- The Locust King returns to see Zhang Tao claiming half of a mineral vein, feeling cheated.
- Zhang Tao invites the Locust King to take inventory, but the Locust King declines, ordering Warrior King, Literary King, and Underworld King to leave.
- Su Yi returns to Wu'an City, where he is celebrated as a hero. He heals the injured Grandmasters using his Indestructible Substance.
- Su Yi takes stock of his gains from the battle, finding he has over ten thousand jin of Life Essence and can create four ninth-rank and two Peak-grade Divine Weapons.
Character Developments
- The Locust King feels cheated by Zhang Tao's actions but doesn't want to risk facing the True Kings.
- Su Yi shows generosity and care for his fellow Grandmasters by healing their injuries with his Indestructible Substance.
- Su Yi realizes the slowdown in his cultivation progress and the need to resolve the population issue quickly.
Significant Themes
- Integrity and trustworthiness, as seen in the Locust King's thoughts about Zhang Tao.
- The value of Life Essence and Divine Weapons, highlighting Su Yi's wealth and power.
- The slowdown in cultivation progress and the need for more Phantoms to expand his Origin Dao.
Character Interactions
- The Locust King and Zhang Tao have a tense interaction, with the Locust King feeling cheated and Zhang Tao being unapologetic.
- Su Yi interacts with the Grandmasters, showing care and generosity by healing their injuries.
- Su Yi has internal monologues about his cultivation progress and the need to resolve the population issue, reflecting his determination and strategic thinking.