Ch. 81One Thing to Do Before Becoming the Strongest
Key Plot Points and Events
- Jiang Ran lets Jiang Ran leave without interference.
- Xin Hao, after initially not stopping Jiang Ran, decides to confront the old man on the phone about cooperating with Alien Humans.
- Jiang Ran decides to visit the capital in the Abyssal Void to confront those who made the decision to cooperate with Alien Humans.
- Jiang Ran dissects the Alien Human princes' corpses, obtaining several useful items.
Character Developments
- Jiang Ran: Stands firm in his principles, prioritizing his personal beliefs over political maneuverings. He decides to accelerate Kui's development to focus on important tasks.
- Xin Hao: Shows explosive temper and strong principles, threatening to behead the old man on the phone for cooperating with Alien Humans.
- Jiang Xun: Proves himself capable by guiding lifeboats to safety during the evacuation, earning Jiang Ran's attention.
Significant Themes
- Freedom vs. Order: Jiang Ran understands the tension between desiring absolute freedom and living securely under order.
- Strength and Power: Jiang Ran's strength draws the attention of various factions, some wanting to control him, others wanting to support him.
- Cooperation with Alien Humans: The decision to cooperate with Alien Humans is a controversial and unpopular move, sparking strong reactions from Xin Hao and Jiang Ran.
Character Interactions
- Jiang Ran and Xin Hao: Although they don't interact directly, their stances on cooperating with Alien Humans are at odds, with Xin Hao threatening to behead the old man on the phone, and Jiang Ran deciding to confront those responsible in the capital.
- Jiang Ran and Jiang Xun: Jiang Ran acknowledges Jiang Xun's actions during the evacuation, inviting him and the other six newcomers to meet him.
- Wang Zhenguo and Jiang Ran: Wang Zhenguo reports to Jiang Ran about the aftermath of the auction and the seven newcomers' performance, receiving Jiang Ran's instruction to speed up Kui's operations.