Ch. 161Space Worm: Di Tian Is Actually My Mistress!
Chapter Summary
Key Plot Points and Events
- Nana uses the combined Time and Space Laws to reach the Space-Control Clan’s territory and locate the Space Worm, an ancient creature that had remained there since the destruction of the Divine Dragon Realm.
- Sensing Nana’s presence, the Space Worm attempts to flee, but the river of space-time redirects it directly into Nana’s hand.
- Initially frightened by Di Tian’s presence, the Space Worm recognizes him as an old acquaintance from the Divine Dragon Realm. It is shocked that he is alive and that the Light and Dark Dragon King bloodlines within him are gone.
- Di Tian explains that he intends to contract with the Space Worm so he can comprehend its Space Law and use its spatial abilities to manage the dangerous backlash caused by his rapidly expanding nine Divine Path Laws.
- The Space Worm agrees, but becomes comically excited after seeing the Dragon Taming Mark resonating with Nana. It assumes Di Tian has somehow “won over” its master and bombards him with questions about his relationship with Nana, whether they have children, and whether it should call him “Little Tian” or “Mistress.”
- Di Tian completes the contract and returns the Space Worm to Nana. The creature is much more subdued around Nana, whom it instinctively recognizes as the Second Generation Dragon God and the successor to the First Generation Dragon God.
- Using the Space Worm’s power, Di Tian opens a spatial passage to the Douluo Home Planet. He realizes that his spatial abilities have improved enormously and believes he can eventually advance the Space Divine Path Law to the God King Realm.
- Di Tian, Nana, and the Space Worm arrive at Heaven-Sealing Sea City in the Star Dou Forest, where many soul beasts practice the Soul Demon Cultivation System, though participation remains voluntary.
- Di Tian meets Tang Le and Le Qingling, who report on the mysterious signal from the Divine Realm. Tang Le describes the fluctuations and his concerns.
- After investigating with his divine sense, Di Tian concludes that he cannot locate any other source capable of receiving the Divine Realm signal in the star system containing the Demi-God Realm.
Character Developments
- Di Tian: Gains the Space Worm’s spatial abilities through a formal contract, greatly strengthening his control over Space Law. His role also shifts further toward Nana’s partner and protector, though the exact nature of their relationship remains a source of humor and confusion for the Space Worm. He becomes increasingly alarmed by the unexplained Divine Realm signal.
- Nana: Demonstrates her mastery over Time and Space Laws and is treated by the Space Worm as the legitimate successor to the Dragon God. Her presence inspires both respect and fear in the creature.
- The Space Worm: Rejoins Nana and Di Tian after remaining isolated in the Space-Control Clan’s territory. It is revealed to be an old companion of Di Tian, highly talkative, loyal, and somewhat mischievous, but still deeply intimidated by the Dragon God’s authority.
- Tang Le: Shows serious concern over the Divine Realm signal and provides detailed observations to help Di Tian investigate it.
- Le Qingling, Bi Ji, and Zi Ji: Continue supporting Di Tian’s leadership and respond immediately to his return.
Significant Themes
- Legacy and succession: The Space Worm’s automatic recognition of Nana emphasizes her connection to the Dragon God and her position as the rightful inheritor of that legacy.
- Power through cooperation: Di Tian’s contract with the Space Worm shows that his advancement depends not only on personal cultivation but also on forming alliances with powerful ancient beings.
- Managing dangerous strength: The “flood-diversion channels” of Stability and Space Laws represent Di Tian’s attempt to control the backlash created by his rapidly expanding divine powers.
- Belonging and loyalty: The Space Worm has little attachment to the Space-Control Clan, while its true loyalty remains tied to Nana, the Dragon God’s lineage, and its old friendship with Di Tian.
- Mystery and impending danger: The missing source of the Divine Realm signal creates an unresolved threat and suggests that something unknown may be interfering with communication between realms.
Character Interactions
- The Space Worm’s reunion with Di Tian combines genuine affection with comic misunderstanding, especially when it speculates that he pursued Nana during her recovery and asks whether it should call him “Mistress.”
- Di Tian remains patient but visibly speechless at the Space Worm’s nonstop questions, eventually directing it to Nana for an explanation.
- Nana’s quiet authority causes the Space Worm to become respectful and restrained, contrasting sharply with its lively behavior around Di Tian.
- Di Tian’s meeting with Tang Le and Le Qingling shifts the chapter from humorous reunion to serious investigation, as their report about the Divine Realm signal leaves him deeply troubled.