Ch. 1341Surface Calm
Key Plot Points and Events
- Crowley leaves the warehouse after witnessing Wu Heng's ritual to open Purgatory, unaware that Wu Heng is still present.
- Wu Heng emerges from the shadows, gathers the remnants of the ritual, and absorbs them.
- Wu Heng visits the Balance Field, where he steals power from Lucifer and Michael, who are imprisoned in an energy cage.
- He returns to the Demon Hunter Guild's restricted zone, stopping at the seventh door.
Character Developments
- Wu Heng demonstrates his stealth and power, absorbing the ritual's remnants and stealing power from the imprisoned angels without their knowledge.
- Crowley shows his ignorance and arrogance, leaving the scene believing he's the only witness.
Significant Themes
- Power and its acquisition: Wu Heng's methodical approach to stealing power from Lucifer and Michael highlights his patience and strategic thinking.
- Ignorance and arrogance: Crowley's belief that he's the only witness to the ritual and his nonchalance in leaving the scene contrast with Wu Heng's caution and thoroughness.
Character Interactions
- Wu Heng and Crowley: Their paths cross briefly, but Crowley is unaware of Wu Heng's presence, highlighting the power dynamic between them.
- Wu Heng and the imprisoned angels: Wu Heng interacts with Lucifer and Michael indirectly, stealing their power without their knowledge, showing his superiority over them in this instance.