Ch. 421Red Lotus Fury
Key Plot Points and Events
- Li Wei encounters a Black Iron Zombie (combat power A1) controlled by a city lord, who plans to use it against the Great Wizard.
- The Great Wizard demonstrates his mastery of fire magic by casting a powerful Fireball spell, which the city lord's Black Iron Zombie struggles to absorb.
- The city lord sends the Black Iron Zombie to attack the Great Wizard, who uses wind magic to stop Cohen (his spell-speaker) from intervening.
- The Great Wizard prepares to cast his signature spell, Red Lotus Fury, a grandmaster-level fire magic that forms a destructive crimson sword.
Character Developments
- Li Wei shows his discerning eye and knowledge of the Black Iron Zombie's abilities.
- The city lord demonstrates his control over the undead and his willingness to fight the Great Wizard.
- The Great Wizard showcases his mastery of fire, lightning, and wind magic, as well as his strategic thinking.
- Cohen, the spell-speaker, reveals his ability to enhance his strength using the "Extraordinary Strength" spell-language but is no match for the Black Iron Zombie's strength.
Significant Themes
- The power of magic and its grandmasters, as demonstrated by the Great Wizard's Red Lotus Fury.
- The struggle between martial artists and magic users, with the Black Iron Zombie representing the former and the Great Wizard the latter.
- The dangers of underestimating one's opponents, as seen in the city lord's initial hesitation to attack the Great Wizard.
Character Interactions
- Li Wei observes the battle between the city lord, the Great Wizard, and their respective allies.
- The city lord and the Great Wizard engage in a battle of wits and power, with each trying to outmaneuver the other.
- Cohen attempts to protect the Great Wizard but is ultimately no match for the Black Iron Zombie's strength.