Ch. 181Negotiating the Scapegoat
Key Plot Points and Events
- Skyfish has advanced to Domain Lord level, making him more powerful.
- Ta Moka, the Crystal Clan captain, is enraged and calls for reinforcements.
- Explorers led by Gold Demon approach, putting pressure on Ta Moka.
- Wu Sheng and the rescued Star Beasts (Wither and Flourish) negotiate a deal.
- Wu Sheng agrees to take blame for killing Star Beasts in exchange for enslaving most of the lesser Star Beasts.
- Wu Sheng goes into seclusion while his Puppet Spirit Behemoth clone handles external matters.
Character Developments
- Ta Moka: Shows anger and frustration at being outmaneuvered by Wu Sheng's group.
- Wu Sheng: Demonstrates strategic thinking and negotiation skills, securing a significant number of lesser Star Beasts.
- Wither and Flourish: Show willingness to cooperate with Wu Sheng to defeat Ta Moka.
Significant Themes
- Power Dynamics: The balance of power shifts as characters advance in levels and form alliances.
- Negotiation and Diplomacy: Characters use negotiation to secure advantages and form temporary alliances.
- Resource Control: Characters vie for control over valuable resources, such as Star Beasts and their supplies.
Character Interactions
- Wu Sheng and Wither/Flourish: Wu Sheng negotiates with Wither and Flourish, securing a deal that benefits both parties.
- Ta Moka and Crystal Clan: Ta Moka orders her clan members to call for reinforcements and prepare for battle.
- Hunters and Weeping Tower Family: Hunters retreat and hesitate to engage, causing the Weeping Tower Family to curse at them.