Ch. 21Filling the Plot Hole: Su Yuntao and the Dark Demon Evil God Tiger That Devoured Lone Bamboo
Key Plot Points and Events
- Bibi Dong learns about a hundred-thousand-year spirit bone and an eighty-five-thousand-year spirit ring hidden near Holy Soul Village.
- She plans to acquire these for her disciple, Xiao Wuji, to aid his cultivation and eventual ascension to godhood.
- Tang Hao, unaware of Bibi Dong's plans, is at Holy Soul Village and will sense the commotion caused by a spirit beast's Sacrifice.
- Bibi Dong decides to strike three months after Xiao Wuji's spirit awakening, when Tang Hao will leave Holy Soul Village.
- Tang San, Tang Hao's son, is introduced as a work-study student at Notting Junior Spirit Master Academy, forging at a blacksmith shop in Nuoding City.
- Bibi Dong plans to promote a deacon named Su Yuntao to acquire the blacksmith shop for the Spirit Hall, turning it into a facility dedicated to refining iron ore for weapon forging.
- Tang Hao, upon learning about the Dark Demon Evil God Tiger devouring Lone Bamboo spirit beasts, decides to go to the Star Dou Forest to eliminate the threat.
Character Developments
- Bibi Dong: Shows ambition and strategic planning, using her foresight to gain advantages for Xiao Wuji's cultivation.
- Tang Hao: Demonstrates concern for his son, Tang San, and determination to protect the Lone Bamboo spirit beasts.
- Tang San: Shows potential as a blacksmith, with his skill in refining iron ore.
Significant Themes
- Foresight and strategic planning: Bibi Dong uses her knowledge of the past to gain advantages in the present.
- Ambition and determination: Both Bibi Dong and Tang Hao exhibit strong ambition and determination in their respective goals.
- Protection and provision: Tang Hao seeks to protect the Lone Bamboo spirit beasts, while Bibi Dong aims to provide for Xiao Wuji's cultivation.
Character Interactions
- Bibi Dong and Xiao Wuji: They interact as master and disciple, with Bibi Dong guiding Xiao Wuji's cultivation and making plans for his future.
- Tang Hao and Tang San: Though not directly interacting in this chapter, their relationship is established, with Tang Hao showing concern for Tang San's well-being and future.
- Bibi Dong and Tang Hao: Though not directly interacting, their indirect conflict is foreshadowed, with Bibi Dong planning to acquire spirit bones and spirit rings that Tang Hao might seek.