Ch. 81Setting Up the Formation
Key Plot Points and Events
- Dijun expresses confidence in defeating the Witch Clan, hinting at a secret method.
- Di Jiang dismisses Dijun's claim, relying on the Twelve Capitals Divine Fiend Formation.
- Dijun sends a message to Fuxi, who reveals the Mountains and Rivers State Map to Xuanming.
- Fuxi uses the scroll to protect himself and orders the Demon Clan to set up the Heavenly Stars Formation.
- Eastern Emperor Taiyi self-destructs to delay the Witch Clan's pursuit.
- The Witch Clan retreats into Pangu Hall, leaving the Twelve Ancestral Witches to set up their formation.
Character Developments
- Dijun: Shows confidence in his plan, hinting at a secret method.
- Di Jiang: Underestimates Dijun, relying on the Twelve Capitals Divine Fiend Formation.
- Fuxi: Reveals the Mountains and Rivers State Map, shows determination to set up the formation despite Nuwa's concerns.
- Xuanming: Recognizes the Mountains and Rivers State Map, understands Nuwa's intentions.
- Eastern Emperor Taiyi: Sacrifices his physical body to delay the Witch Clan.
- Nuwa: Intervenes indirectly by leaving divine consciousness in the Mountains and Rivers State Map and protecting Xuanming.
Significant Themes
- Trust and Confidence: Dijun's trust in his plan, Di Jiang's overconfidence in his formation.
- Sacrifice: Eastern Emperor Taiyi's sacrifice to protect his clan, Fuxi's determination to repay his karmic debt.
- Protection and Intervention: Nuwa's protection of Xuanming and Fuxi, her indirect intervention in the battle.
Character Interactions
- Dijun and Di Jiang: Dijun's confidence vs. Di Jiang's underestimation.
- Fuxi and Xuanming: Fuxi's determination vs. Xuanming's understanding and acceptance.
- Nuwa and Xuanming: Nuwa's indirect protection of Xuanming.
- Eastern Emperor Taiyi and Zhu Jiuyin: Taiyi's sacrifice vs. Jiuyin's attempt to delay the explosion.