Ch. 201Absorption
Key Plot Points and Events
- Finn is possessed by the Ika Mask, which summons the Shadowkhan Army.
- Tarak seizes control of the Shadowkhan Army and other forces previously under Shendu's command.
- Shendu realizes that someone with higher authority is controlling the shadow soldiers.
- Xiao Fung absorbs the evil from Bat's mask, weakening his seal and increasing his power.
- Bai Tsa absorbs the evil from Manny's mask, also weakening her seal and increasing her power.
- Tarak sends out five of his corps to serve the European Union.
- Bai Tsa and Xiao Fung create a tsunami to locate Tarak and his forces, then trap them in England.
- Shendu enters the Shadow Realm, where he's attacked by Tarak's Shadow Soldiers.
- Bai Tsa and Xiao Fung enter the Shadow Realm, absorb all the evil, and share some with Shendu.
Character Developments
- Finn: Briefly possessed by the Ika Mask.
- Shendu: Realizes the masks' true potential and his plan to absorb their evil is thwarted.
- Xiao Fung: Absorbs evil from Bat's mask, weakening his seal and increasing his power.
- Bai Tsa: Absorbs evil from Manny's mask, weakening her seal and increasing her power.
- Tarak: Seizes control of Shendu's forces, sends them to serve the EU, and fights against the demons in the Shadow Realm.
Significant Themes
- Balance between good and evil: As good becomes stronger, so does evil. The world bolsters the power of evil to maintain balance.
- Power dynamics: Characters struggle for control and authority over forces and resources.
- Sacrifice: Shendu sacrifices himself to buy time for Bai Tsa and Xiao Fung.
Character Interactions
- Finn and Ika Mask: Finn is briefly possessed by the Ika Mask.
- Shendu and Xiao Fung: Shendu tries to mislead Xiao Fung about the masks' true potential but is exposed.
- Bai Tsa and Xiao Fung: They work together to locate and trap Tarak, then absorb the evil from the Shadow Realm.
- Shendu, Bai Tsa, and Xiao Fung: They share the absorbed evil, ensuring none of them comes away empty-handed.