Ch. 4501Re-absorbing Earth's Core Power
Key Plot Points and Events
- Uchiha Shin captures an Evil Spirit who reveals that Li Jing and Taibai Venus have been protecting some Evil Spirits to refine pills and seek Earth's core power.
- Goku absorbs the Earth's core power, leaving Kui Mulang empty-handed.
- Uchiha Shin and his group leave to find Li Jing. Kui Mulang reports the incident to the Jade Emperor, who suspects Goku's connection to the Sky-Repairing Stone.
Character Developments
- Uchiha Shin: Shows wisdom and strategic thinking, understanding the Heavenly Court's manipulations and advising Kui Mulang against using the Earth's core power.
- Goku: Absorbs the Earth's core power again, hinting at his unique connection to it.
- Kui Mulang: Fails in his mission to retrieve the Earth's core power and faces the Jade Emperor's suspicion.
Significant Themes
- Power and Ambition: The Heavenly Court's manipulation of Evil Spirits and Kui Mulang's desire for the Earth's core power highlight the corrupting influence of power and ambition.
- Consequences of Actions: Kui Mulang's failure and the Jade Emperor's suspicion emphasize the consequences of deceit and reckless actions.
Character Interactions
- Uchiha Shin and Kui Mulang: Uchiha Shin advises Kui Mulang against using the Earth's core power, showing a mentor-like role.
- Goku and Kui Mulang: Goku's absorption of the Earth's core power leaves Kui Mulang helpless and empty-handed.
- Kui Mulang and the Jade Emperor: Kui Mulang reports his failure to the Jade Emperor, who suspects Kui Mulang's honesty and orders him to inform the Four Heavenly Kings of the Buddhist Sect.