Ch. 321327: Damn Traitor, Utterly Brazen!
Key Plot Points and Events
- Tang Jian wakes up in the Dream Realm, uses Xiao Mei's Cards to evade detection, and infiltrates the mercenaries' defense point.
- He is discovered and attacked but uses a Mutated Red-Eyed Venerable Worm Card to incapacitate the mercenaries.
- A mercenary uses a mental attack Card, forcing Tang Jian out of his ethereal state and wounding him.
- Old Guhei kills Tang Jian with an electromagnetic cannon, but Tang Jian's body reforms, and he retaliates with Six Slaughtering Yin Blades.
- Tang Jian uses a Rocket Launcher to eliminate the remaining mercenaries and destroys the employer's defensive formation with a laser attack.
Character Developments
- Tang Jian demonstrates his strategic thinking, adaptability, and ruthlessness in combat.
- Old Guhei shows his combat prowess and quick thinking but underestimates Tang Jian's capabilities.
- The mercenaries display varying levels of skill and teamwork, ultimately proving no match for Tang Jian.
Significant Themes
- Betrayal and trust: Tang Jian's actions highlight the theme of betrayal, as he turns against the mercenaries he was supposed to work with.
- Power dynamics: The chapter explores the power dynamics between Tang Jian and the mercenaries, as well as between Tang Jian and his employer.
- Adaptability: Tang Jian's ability to adapt to changing situations and use his Cards strategically is a key factor in his success.
Character Interactions
- Tang Jian interacts with the mercenaries primarily through combat, showing no mercy or remorse.
- The mercenaries initially underestimate Tang Jian but quickly realize his threat level, leading to a chaotic and desperate struggle.
- Tang Jian's employer is revealed to be a cunning and powerful individual, willing to let the mercenaries take the brunt of Tang Jian's attack before retaliating.