Ch. 681Each Their Own Battlefield
Key Plot Points and Events
- Wu Pifu clashes with Jia Baoyu's nine-zhang celestial god, revealing it to be made of countless pure human souls.
- Wu Pifu activates his Kratos title, overpowering Jia Baoyu's construct.
- Lin Daiyu faces off against a monk and a Daoist, who attempt to manipulate her. Her true nature as the Crimson Pearl Immortal Herb awakens, allowing her to resist their influence.
- The Emperor stands atop Fengshan Altar, supported by countless human-shaped phantoms, facing the blood-red azure dragon.
Character Developments
- Wu Pifu: Shows immense strength and power, activating his Kratos title against Jia Baoyu. Reveals disgust towards Jia Baoyu's use of human souls.
- Jia Baoyu: Struggles with the return of Wu Pifu, expressing frustration and anger at his defiance.
- Lin Daiyu: Awakens her true nature as the Crimson Pearl Immortal Herb, gaining immunity to the monk and Daoist's manipulations. Demonstrates decisive action and calm in the face of adversity.
- The Emperor: Stands firm against the azure dragon, supported by countless human-shaped phantoms, symbolizing humanity's resistance to Heaven's will.
Significant Themes
- The struggle against Heaven's will and oppression.
- The true nature of humanity and the consequences of manipulating and exploiting it.
- The awakening of one's true self and the power that comes with it.
Character Interactions
- Wu Pifu vs. Jia Baoyu: A fierce battle between two powerful entities, revealing the dark truth behind Jia Baoyu's power.
- Lin Daiyu vs. The Monk and Daoist: A battle of wills, with Lin Daiyu resisting the attempts to manipulate her, ultimately awakening her true nature.
- The Emperor vs. The Azure Dragon: A symbolic representation of humanity's resistance against Heaven's will, supported by the phantoms of countless humans.