Ch. 781The Best Choice
Key Plot Points and Events
- A mysterious man in a Cloak of Concealment arrives at Wei Shu's supposed death scene and deduces that Wei Shu was killed by an illusionist using Rain Valley's law power, not an Emperor-rank Heaven-tier.
- The man orders six elders to find and kill Ghost Eyes King, suspected of being the illusionist.
- The man beheads Wei Shu, retrieves a golden orb from his head, and swallows it.
- Yue Yang appears, and Wei Shu experiences his 'death' twice in an illusion created by Yue Yang.
- Wei Shu witnesses his superior, the man in the Cloak of Concealment, refusing to save him and destroying his spirit pearl protection.
Character Developments
- Deputy Hall Master Wei Shu: Experiences 'death,' witnesses his superior's betrayal, and becomes resentful. He decides to cooperate with Yue Yang for revenge and the promise of divine blood.
- The Man in the Cloak of Concealment: Revealed to be a powerhouse who can manipulate illusions and laws. He betrays Wei Shu and orders his death.
Significant Themes
- Betrayal and trust: Wei Shu experiences betrayal from his superior and the Central Divine Temple, leading him to trust Yue Yang despite his initial enmity.
- Power and manipulation: The man in the Cloak of Concealment uses his power to manipulate and deceive others, while Yue Yang uses his domain to control and intimidate Wei Shu.
Character Interactions
- Yue Yang and Deputy Hall Master Wei Shu: Yue Yang manipulates Wei Shu into cooperating with him by creating illusions of his 'death' and betrayal, offering him divine blood and revenge in exchange.
- The Man in the Cloak of Concealment and Deputy Hall Master Wei Shu: The man betrays and kills Wei Shu, then orders his subordinates to find and kill Ghost Eyes King, suspected of being the illusionist who killed Wei Shu.