Ch. 121Gathering of the Peaks, Seven Peaks Assemble! Opposition?
Key Plot Points and Events
- Shi Tian admits defeat and agrees to cultivate under Chen Changqing.
- Chen Changqing reveals he has broken through to the Golden Core realm, surprising Shi Tian.
- The Sect Leader summons the Seven Peak Masters due to Chen Changqing's recent breakthrough.
- The Seven Peak Masters oppose Chen Changqing's nomination as the eleventh Sequence Holy Son.
- Ancestor Zhanqiong, a Tribulation Transcendence cultivator, supports the Peak Masters' opposition.
Character Developments
- Shi Tian: Shows humility and acceptance of defeat, expresses determination to challenge Chen Changqing again.
- Chen Changqing: Reveals his cultivation breakthrough, maintains secrecy about his cultivation method.
- Sect Leader Chen Yuan: Shows favoritism towards Chen Changqing, uses his authority to summon the Peak Masters.
- Ancestor Zhanqiong: Intervenes in the meeting, supports the Peak Masters' opposition to Chen Changqing's nomination.
Significant Themes
- Power Dynamics: The struggle for influence and control within the Shu Mountain Sacred Land, particularly between the Sect Leader and the Peak Masters.
- Cultivation Secrets: The importance and secrecy of cultivation methods, as seen in Chen Changqing's refusal to reveal his.
- Humility and Determination: Shi Tian's acceptance of defeat and resolve to challenge Chen Changqing again.
Character Interactions
- Chen Changqing and Shi Tian: Shi Tian asks Chen Changqing about his cultivation method, but Chen Changqing remains secretive.
- Sect Leader Chen Yuan and the Seven Peak Masters: The Peak Masters oppose Chen Yuan's decision to make Chen Changqing the eleventh Sequence Holy Son.
- Ancestor Zhanqiong and Chen Yuan: Ancestor Zhanqiong supports the Peak Masters' opposition, challenging Chen Yuan's authority.