Ch. 621From Igniting Talent to Becoming a Demon God - Section 621
Summary of Section 621
1. Key plot points and events
- Chen Junhao, bloodied and cornered, faces three Restorationist enforcers (a leopard-man esper, a superpowered martial artist, and an augmented modifiers) in a ruined town. They demand he hand over a woman (Jiang Shuang) and the item he's protecting.
- Chen Junhao refuses, reigniting flames around him and daring them to kill him.
- Lu Chao arrives in a Northwest Army hovercar with a fully armed support squad led by Yue Zhenhong, intercepting the scene.
- Restorationist squads open fire on the hovercar, but its weapon module destroys incoming grenades.
- Lu Chao instantly teleports to the rooftop and kills the leopard-man esper enforcer with a single punch, obliterating his body.
- The other two enforcers flee in opposite directions; Lu Chao pursues the martial artist and lands a devastating whip kick, despite the enemy's desperate block.
2. Character developments
- Chen Junhao: Demonstrates unyielding courage and loyalty, spitting blood but still mocking his enemies and holding his ground. Gains relief upon seeing reinforcements.
- Lu Chao: Exudes calm, overwhelming power. Acts decisively, eliminating an Exploration Threshold esper with ease and showing cold efficiency in hunting down fleeing enemies.
3. Significant themes
- Overwhelming power imbalance: Lu Chao's arrival shifts the tide instantly, underscoring the gap between Exploration Threshold and Transcendence Threshold strength.
- Defiance versus oppression: Chen Junhao's refusal to surrender highlights resistance against the Restorationist faction.
- Authority and protection: The Northwest Army's intervention demonstrates institutional power protecting its own.
4. Character interactions
- Chen Junhao trades threats with the three enforcers, who mock him but become terrified after Lu Chao's arrival.
- The enforcers immediately abandon Chen Junhao to flee, showing their fear of Lu Chao.
- Lu Chao's arrival is acknowledged by Chen Junhao with relief, and by the enemies with alarm.