Ch. 21The Deal Was Struck
Key Plot Points and Events
- Yu Tianshuo manipulates the Ice Dragon King and Fire Dragon King into cooperating with him by claiming he will liberate soul beasts and resurrect the Dragon God.
- He obtains information about other dragon kings' burial sites and dragons in deep slumber.
- Dugu Bo, Dugu Yuan, and Yu Tianshuo set off to find the Earth Dragon King and other Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast specimens in the Tianling Mountain Range.
Character Developments
- Yu Tianshuo demonstrates his manipulative skills and ambition, aiming to use the dragon kings to ascend to the power of the Dragon God.
- Dugu Bo decides to be stricter with Dugu Yuan to regain his stern master image.
- Dugu Yuan begins to recognize Yu Tianshuo's exceptional abilities and feels a sense of competition.
Significant Themes
- Ambition and manipulation: Yu Tianshuo's desire for power and his ability to deceive others to achieve his goals.
- The struggle for power: The competition between Yu Tianshuo and Dugu Yuan, as well as the desire of soul beasts to become gods.
- The consequences of leniency: Dugu Bo's realization that he has been too lenient with Dugu Yuan and the need to change his approach.
Character Interactions
- Yu Tianshuo manipulates the dragon kings into cooperating with him, demonstrating his charisma and persuasive skills.
- Dugu Bo interacts with Dugu Yuan and Yu Tianshuo, showing his sternness and determination to improve Dugu Yuan's behavior.
- Dugu Yuan and Yu Tianshuo engage in a race, highlighting Dugu Yuan's growing awareness of Yu Tianshuo's exceptional abilities and his desire to keep up.