Ch. 21Dimensional Strike, Xiao Chenyu
Key Plot Points and Events
- Tang San releases his martial soul, Blue Silver Grass, which appears degenerated and mutated.
- Bai Shu reveals his martial soul, Chaos Green Lotus, suppressing Tang San's martial soul.
- Xiao Chenyu, a noble student, orders his subordinates to attack Yu Xiaogang and Tang San, causing them to flee.
- Bai Shu and Xiao Chenyu have a meal together on the second floor of the cafeteria.
Character Developments
- Tang San: Shows his martial soul for the first time, revealing its degenerated state.
- Bai Shu: Demonstrates his powerful martial soul and gains an understanding of nobles through his conversation with Xiao Chenyu.
- Yu Xiaogang: Gets beaten and covered in leftovers, highlighting his lack of combat experience.
- Xiao Chenyu: Shows his influence and power among students, but also his cunning and manipulative nature.
Significant Themes
- The power dynamics and social hierarchy within the academy, emphasizing the nobles' influence.
- The importance of martial soul quality and the impact of mutations.
- The manipulation of public opinion and the consequences of misinformation.
Character Interactions
- Tang San and Bai Shu: Their interaction is minimal in this chapter, but their martial souls' suppression hints at a future conflict.
- Yu Xiaogang and Tang San: The teacher-student duo faces adversity together, with Tang San showing concern for his teacher's safety.
- Bai Shu and Xiao Chenyu: They form an unlikely alliance, with Bai Shu gaining valuable information and a free meal, while Xiao Chenyu seeks to gain favor with the powerful new student.