Ch. 81We Can't Exactly Explain This to Tang San, Can We?
Key Plot Points and Events
- Clear Sky Sect's Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beasts, Er Ming and Da Ming, attack Shrek Academy, seeking revenge for the death of their companion, Xiao Qi.
- Elder Mu En defends the academy and its students, fighting to the death against the soul beasts.
- Shrek Academy is devastated, with many buildings destroyed and teachers and students injured.
- Da Ming decides to retreat after half of the academy is destroyed, ending the attack.
- Xu Yanli, watching from the Golden Ancient Tree, decides to leave Shrek Academy after the battle.
Character Developments
- Mu En: Shows unwavering devotion to protecting the students and the academy, even at the cost of his own life.
- Xu Yanli: Reflects on his past with Mu En and Shrek Academy, ultimately deciding to leave, prioritizing his goals over sentiment.
Significant Themes
- Sacrifice: Mu En's willingness to sacrifice himself for the students and the academy.
- Loyalty vs. Ambition: Xu Yanli's loyalty to his goals and ambition outweighs his sentiment for Shrek Academy.
- Power Dynamics: The strong preying on the weak, as seen in the Clear Sky Sect's attack on Shrek Academy.
Character Interactions
- Mu En and Yan Shaozhe: Mu En's student and successor, Yan Shaozhe, tries to protect Mu En, but Mu En prioritizes the safety of the students.
- Xu Yanli and Elder Jin: Xu Yanli reflects on his past with Elder Jin, who has been watching over him, but ultimately decides to leave without revealing his true intentions.
- Da Ming and Er Ming: Da Ming decides to retreat, while Er Ming is more focused on revenge, highlighting their differing priorities.