Ch. 81The Final Beating Training
Key Plot Points and Events
- Zhu Zhuqing completes her second trial, receiving rewards of 30 days of cultivation and 15 years of soul ring age increase. She begins her third trial, requiring her to kill 200,000 ants using an embroidery needle without using soul power, with a one-week time limit.
- Qian Renxue, in disguise as Xue Qinghe, completes seven out of ten kills required for her trial, hunting dark-attribute soul beasts in the Star Dou Great Forest. She expresses her desire to break through to the level of a Soul Sage upon completing a few more trials.
- The Shrek group continues their closed-door training. Ning Rongrong and Ma Hongjun are nearing the end of their trials. Liu Erlong, Flender, and Zhao Wuji engage in sparring matches with the students, with Liu chasing Ning into the forest, and Flender and Zhao facing Ma Hongjun.
Character Developments
- Zhu Zhuqing demonstrates her speed and efficiency in completing trials, earning praise from Lu Xian.
- Qian Renxue shows resilience and determination in completing her trial, despite the challenges and dangers she faces.
- Ma Hongjun displays strategic thinking and adaptability in his approach to completing his trial, using his Calmness Domain to counter Flender and Zhao Wuji's attacks.
Significant Themes
- The trials represent the characters' personal growth and the challenges they face in their journey to becoming stronger.
- The theme of resilience is evident in both Zhu Zhuqing's and Qian Renxue's determination to complete their trials despite the difficulties.
- The theme of adaptability is shown through Ma Hongjun's strategic approach to his trial, demonstrating his ability to think on his feet.
Character Interactions
- Zhu Zhuqing interacts with Lu Xian through the trial notifications, receiving guidance and rewards from him.
- Qian Renxue interacts with Pufferfish, who assists her in her trial, albeit with some miscommunication and misunderstandings.
- The Shrek group members interact with each other during their sparring matches, with Liu Erlong chasing Ning Rongrong, and Flender and Zhao Wuji facing Ma Hongjun.