Ch. 661The Garden of Gods
Key Plot Points and Events
- The Immortal Void is depicted as a boundless, illusory space filled with universes, seen as a flower garden by immortal lifeforms.
- A cat enters the garden and starts consuming universe-flowers, drawing the wrath of God Servant who tends the garden.
- God Servant captures and kills the cat, but not before it wounds him. The cat's corpse nourishes the garden, leading to a hidden cycle of life and death.
- In a distant universe, Ming Emperor Zhu Yu senses an Immortal Sacred Corpse appearing nearby, presenting a rare opportunity for him to advance to the Supreme Realm.
Character Developments
- God Servant: He is dedicated to tending the flower garden, taking pride in its beauty, and seeking God's approval. His anger is sparked when the cat threatens the garden's perfection.
- Ming Emperor Zhu Yu: He demonstrates his power and ambition by sensing the Immortal Sacred Corpse and understanding its significance. He is cautious and strategic, aware of the competition from other Immortal Realm experts.
Significant Themes
- Beauty and Perfection vs. Imperfection and Decay: God Servant values the garden's perfection, while the cat's actions highlight the imperfections and decay hidden within the beauty.
- Opportunity and Competition: The Immortal Sacred Corpse represents a rare opportunity for Ming Emperor Zhu Yu and other Immortal Realm experts, but they must navigate the competition to seize it.
Character Interactions
- God Servant and the Cat: Their interaction highlights the conflict between the garden's caretaker and a perceived threat to its perfection.
- Ming Emperor Zhu Yu, Aunt Tian Buxiao, and Brahma Patriarch Kasyapa: Their interaction shows unity and strategic planning among the Ancestral God Hall's Immortal Realm experts in the face of competition.