Ch. 3261King Mingcheng's Choice
Key Plot Points and Events
- Yang Chen uses the Death Omen Scripture to gain the upper hand in the battle against Ghost King experts.
- The Phantom Night Nether King is eventually killed by Yang Chen using a combination of the Five Elements Overturning Heaven Palm, Space-Time Seal, and Nine Heavens Wind and Thunder Sword.
- The Human cultivators, led by Gu Duanhe and Fairy Yuefu, defeat the remaining Ghost King experts with Yang Chen's coordination.
- King Mingcheng and his group from Taiyuan Palace reveal themselves after the battle. King Mingcheng decides not to confront Yang Chen and his allies, choosing to leave peacefully.
Character Developments
- Yang Chen demonstrates his formidable power and strategic thinking, defeating the Phantom Night Nether King and coordinating the victory for the Human cultivators.
- King Mingcheng shows pragmatism, abandoning his initial plans to seize the Ancient Dao Dragon Pattern Banner after witnessing Yang Chen's strength. He chooses to leave peacefully instead of confronting Yang Chen.
Significant Themes
- Power dynamics: Yang Chen's strength intimidates King Mingcheng, causing him to reevaluate his plans.
- Pragmatism vs. idealism: King Mingcheng chooses to prioritize his own safety and interests over his loyalty to Lingbie Dao Ancestor's faction.
Character Interactions
- Yang Chen and the Phantom Night Nether King: A tense and deadly exchange, with Yang Chen outsmarting and ultimately defeating the Nether King.
- Yang Chen and King Mingcheng: A standoffish interaction, with King Mingcheng deciding not to confront Yang Chen after witnessing his power.
- Gu Duanhe and other Human cultivators: They work together with Yang Chen's coordination to defeat the Ghost King experts, demonstrating teamwork and camaraderie.