Ch. 121Going Up the Mountain
Key Plot Points and Events
- The female devotee's true state is revealed; she is dying due to her deep fusion with Great Black Buddha Mother's curse.
- Wu Heng and Master A-Qing decide to keep the girl in the temple to slow the curse's progression and prevent her from being controlled by the Buddha Mother.
- Li Ruonan, cornered, decides to go to the Chen Family ancestral grounds to spread the curse via her livestream, aiming to gain sympathy and more victims.
- Wu Heng follows Li Ruonan, encountering a statue of a mountain god that had previously tried to warn her group six years ago.
Character Developments
- Wu Heng demonstrates empathy and respect for the mountain god statue, showing his appreciation for acts of kindness.
- Li Ruonan's desperation leads her to use others' kindness to protect herself, showing her lack of remorse and guilt.
Significant Themes
- The curse's progression and its effects on its victims.
- The consequences of ignoring warnings and acting against one's better judgment.
- The power of kindness and respect, even towards inanimate objects like the mountain god statue.
Character Interactions
- Wu Heng and Master A-Qing work together to care for the female devotee.
- Wu Heng interacts with the mountain god statue, showing understanding and respect for its actions.
- Li Ruonan interacts with her livestream viewers, manipulating their sympathy to further her own goals.