Ch. 421If This Monk Stands Up, I Lose
Key Plot Points and Events
- Dong Aniu, holding the Heaven-Shaking Mountain-Shattering hammer, is about to claim it as his own, but Tang Luo's arrival halts the process.
- Tang Luo offers a challenge: if he can be made to stand up, he will concede defeat and hand over the two sacred weapons. If not, the Moon Palace must grant him three wishes.
- The Moon Palace Master accepts the challenge, deploying the Heavenly Moon Sword Formation and enlisting Dong Aniu's help.
- Dong Aniu attacks with Heaven-Shaking Mountain-Shattering, while Bai Zhu and the Moon Palace Master use hidden weapons and the Seven-Colored Immortal Ribbon respectively, aiming to destroy Tang Luo's chair.
- Tang Luo blocks all attacks with a single wave of his hand and sends Dong Aniu crashing to the ground with a casual palm strike.
Character Developments
- Tang Luo (Xuanzang): Demonstrates immense power and confidence, easily blocking multiple powerful attacks and defeating Dong Aniu with a single strike. He shows no signs of strain or exertion.
- Dong Aniu: Despite his strength, he is no match for Tang Luo and is easily defeated. He shows no signs of injury or death, but is significantly weakened.
- Bai Zhu: Uses hidden weapons in an attempt to destroy Tang Luo's chair, showing cunning and adaptability.
- Moon Palace Master: Joins the fight using the Seven-Colored Immortal Ribbon, demonstrating coordination with Bai Zhu and a willingness to fight personally.
Significant Themes
- Power Dynamics: The balance of power shifts dramatically with Tang Luo's arrival, as he easily defeats opponents who had previously seemed formidable.
- Arrogance vs. Confidence: Tang Luo's behavior is seen as arrogance by the Moon Palace, but his actions back up his claims of confidence.
- Adaptability: Both Tang Luo and the Moon Palace show adaptability in their fighting styles, with Tang Luo blocking multiple attacks at once and the Moon Palace coordinating their attacks.
Character Interactions
- Tang Luo vs. Dong Aniu, Bai Zhu, Moon Palace Master: Tang Luo easily defeats all three opponents with minimal effort, demonstrating his overwhelming power.
- Dong Aniu vs. Moon Palace: Despite their shared goal of obtaining the sacred weapons, Dong Aniu and the Moon Palace do not coordinate their attacks effectively, with Dong Aniu acting independently.
- Bai Zhu vs. Moon Palace Master: The two work together to attack Tang Luo, showing a level of coordination and trust.