Ch. 561Annihilation
Key Plot Points and Events
- The rebels have acquired nuclear weapon technology and are using Ink Crystal to power their production.
- Tang Shizhe, aware of this, decides to infiltrate the Empire to stop the rebels.
- Tang is discovered by the Empire due to his unusual abilities and advanced equipment.
- He is captured and interrogated by Imperial soldiers.
Character Developments
- Tang Shizhe is revealed to be from an independent underwater city of scientists, living peacefully for centuries.
- He is sent on a mission to stop the rebels from developing a world-ending weapon.
Significant Themes
- The consequences of unchecked technological advancement.
- The potential for peaceful coexistence and independence from worldly conflicts.
- The fear of the unknown and the power of storytelling to manipulate perceptions.
Character Interactions
- Tang Shizhe interacts with Imperial soldiers, manipulating them with his story to gain their cooperation.
- He dismisses two women he had hired for company, showing a lack of emotional attachment.