Ch. 1761The Mantis Stalks the Cicada, Unaware of the Oriole Behind
Summary
Key Plot Points and Events
- Jiang Feng, weakened by the chaos grand formation, is swallowed by the Earth Mother Goddess.
- The Earth Mother Goddess plans to merge with Jiang Feng to achieve the Heaven-Devouring Great Dao and escape her current fate.
- The black shadow (ant from the Apocalypse Diagram) reveals its true intentions and prevents the Earth Mother Goddess from devouring Jiang Feng.
- Jiang Feng's soul begins devouring the Earth Mother Goddess's soul, leading to her demise.
- Jiang Feng absorbs the Earth Mother Goddess's memories and understands the ant's scheme.
Character Developments
- Jiang Feng: Loses his powerful soul foundation but gains a new understanding of his origins and the ant's intentions.
- Earth Mother Goddess: Realizes the ant's deception and the true nature of Jiang Feng's existence before her demise.
- The ant: Reveals its desire to obtain a physical body and experience life in this world, planning to use Jiang Feng and the Earth Mother Goddess for its own purposes.
Significant Themes
- Deception and manipulation: The ant manipulates both Jiang Feng and the Earth Mother Goddess to achieve its goals.
- The consequences of ambition: The Earth Mother Goddess's ambition leads to her downfall.
- The unknown: Jiang Feng's true origins and the ant's intentions remain mysterious until revealed.
Character Interactions
- Jiang Feng and the Earth Mother Goddess: Their interaction is one of manipulation and eventual conflict, with Jiang Feng unintentionally foiling the Earth Mother Goddess's plans.
- The ant and the Earth Mother Goddess: The ant manipulates the Earth Mother Goddess, using her to guide Jiang Feng while hiding its true intentions.
- The ant and Jiang Feng: The ant plans to use Jiang Feng to obtain a physical body but underestimates Jiang Feng's power and resilience.