Ch. 81"Let the People of This Land Know What Civilization Is"
Key Plot Points and Events
- The Holy Spirit Cult secretly approaches Star Luo and Dou Ling Empires, offering their services.
- Star Luo's Xu Jiawei agrees to pay for their departure, maintaining a moral stance.
- Dou Ling Empire's emperor signs a pact with the Holy Spirit Cult, allowing them to reside in the capital and preach within the military.
- Shrek Academy, aware of Dou Ling's actions, chooses to remain silent and even aids them to buy time against the Sun Moon Empire.
- Huo Yuhao opposes immediate military action against Dou Ling, instead wanting the Holy Spirit Cult to take root there to expose the depravity of traditional powers.
- The Republic begins a social experiment, redistributing land, providing free Awakenings, and spreading Soul Tools, winning the hearts of commoners.
Character Developments
- Xu Jiawei maintains his moral integrity by paying the Holy Spirit Cult to leave.
- Dou Ling Emperor prioritizes self-preservation over morality, signing a pact with the Holy Spirit Cult.
- Mu En, Yan Shaozhe, and Qian Duoduo grapple with Shrek Academy's cooperation with the Holy Spirit Cult.
- Huo Yuhao shows strategic foresight, wanting to expose the depravity of traditional powers by letting the Holy Spirit Cult take root in Dou Ling.
Significant Themes
- The moral compromise of traditional powers (Shrek Academy, Dou Ling Empire) in the face of the Holy Spirit Cult.
- The power of civilization and technology (Soul Guidance Technology) to improve people's lives and win their loyalty.
- The struggle between old and new powers, with Huo Yuhao's Republic representing progress and reform.
Character Interactions
- Xu Jiawei and the Holy Spirit Cult envoy: Xu Jiawei maintains his moral stance by paying them to leave.
- Dou Ling Emperor and the Holy Spirit Cult envoy: The emperor prioritizes self-preservation, signing a pact with them.
- Mu En, Yan Shaozhe, and Qian Duoduo: They debate Shrek Academy's cooperation with the Holy Spirit Cult.
- Huo Yuhao and Ju Zi: Huo Yuhao opposes immediate military action against Dou Ling, wanting to expose the depravity of traditional powers.