Ch. 361Flame Spear, Fear Emerges
Key Plot Points and Events
- An Hei finds himself in a desolate, dreamlike landscape with a mass grave and his mother's corpse from his past.
- He faces manifestations of his traumatic memories: four corpses, his mother's corpse, and later, a malformed man with an axe.
- An Hei uses his magic skills, including 'Flame Spear', to combat these manifestations.
- He eventually severs his own arm to prevent the axe man's manifestation and uses a flock of crows to deter him, then collapses unconscious.
Character Development
- An Hei remains calm and composed throughout his encounters with his traumatic past, showing no fear or emotional turmoil.
- He demonstrates resourcefulness and strategic thinking by preparing a Spirit Beast Bag with crows to counter the axe man.
Significant Themes
- Trauma and the Unconscious Mind: The 'inner' world brings forth An Hei's repressed memories and fears.
- Facing the Past: An Hei confronts and overcomes his past traumas, demonstrating resilience and composure.
- Resourcefulness and Preparation: An Hei's forethought and preparation enable him to face and overcome his fears.
Character Interactions
- An Hei interacts with manifestations of his past, including his mother's corpse and the axe man, but shows no emotional connection or fear towards them.
- He indirectly interacts with Li Wei and the others by sending the flock of crows to protect them from the axe man.