Ch. 201A Thousand Searches for Her in the Crowd
Key Plot Points and Events
- Ren Ze visits Skeleton Mountain and learns about Madam Shiji's alliance with Ma Yuan, a One Breath Immortal, who plans to master the Blood Demon Art to survive the upcoming Investiture of the Gods tribulation.
- Ren Ze decides to learn the Five-Colored Divine Light from Kong Xuan to increase his chances of obtaining spiritual treasures during the tribulation.
- Yang Jian seeks Ren Ze's help to save his mother, Yaoji, who is trapped beneath Mount Peach. Ren Ze agrees to help and forges an Adamantine Divine Stone into a weapon for Yang Jian.
- Yang Jian successfully splits Mount Peach but fails to free Yaoji, as the heavenly chains binding her are formed from the Heavenly Dao itself.
Character Developments
- Ren Ze becomes more determined to increase his cultivation and power, aiming to survive the Investiture of the Gods tribulation and seize spiritual treasures.
- Yang Jian's cultivation improves rapidly, and he manages to forge a powerful weapon from the Adamantine Divine Stone. However, he fails to save his mother, leading to a change in his resolve.
Significant Themes
- The Investiture of the Gods tribulation serves as a backdrop for various factions to make their moves and gather power.
- The pursuit of strength and cultivation is a central theme, with characters seeking to improve their abilities to face the upcoming challenges.
- The protagonist's talent is highlighted through Yang Jian's rapid cultivation progress and his ability to forge a divine weapon.
Character Interactions
- Ren Ze and Yang Jian interact as master and disciple, with Ren Ze providing guidance and assistance to Yang Jian.
- Madam Shiji and Ma Yuan discuss their plans to master the Blood Demon Art and survive the Investiture of the Gods tribulation together.
- Yang Jian and Yaoji's relationship is emphasized as Yang Jian desperately tries to save his mother.