Ch. 861Five-Elements Dao Ancestor
Key Plot Points and Events
- Chen Xun, a Primordial Immortal Clan man, confronts the Human Race Immortals on the severed Celestial River, demanding that the Human Race dismantle the Immortal Alliance and release the Domain's living beings.
- Taihao, an Immortal from the Primordial Immortal Clan, and other Immortals from various races attempt to reason with Chen Xun, but he remains resolute in his demands.
- Chen Xun reveals his past, expressing his disassociation from the Human Race and his determination to fight for the Domain's living beings.
- Taihao orders the retreat of all cultivators beneath the Immortal realm from the Human Race Celestial River, and the battle between Chen Xun and the Immortals begins.
Character Developments
- Chen Xun: Chen Xun's resolve strengthens as he distances himself from the Human Race and embraces his role as the Five-Elements Dao Ancestor, determined to fight for the Domain's living beings.
- Taihao: Taihao demonstrates wisdom and understanding, attempting to reason with Chen Xun and ultimately ordering the retreat of non-Immortal cultivators to minimize casualties.
Significant Themes
- Loyalty and betrayal: Chen Xun's loyalty to the Domain's living beings contrasts with the Human Race's betrayal of their own kind.
- The struggle for power: The conflict between Chen Xun and the Immortals highlights the struggle for power and resources between different factions.
- The consequences of one's actions: The Immortals' refusal to take responsibility for the Domain's calamity leads to Chen Xun's wrath and the escalation of the conflict.
Character Interactions
- Chen Xun vs. Human Race Immortals: Chen Xun's confrontation with the Human Race Immortals reveals his disassociation from his former race and his determination to fight for the Domain's living beings.
- Taihao and Chen Xun: Taihao's attempts to reason with Chen Xun show understanding and respect for Chen Xun's position, but ultimately, they must face each other in battle.
- Chen Xun and Yin Tianshou: Although not present in this chapter, Yin Tianshou's influence on Chen Xun is evident in Chen Xun's declaration that every drop of his blood and every inch of his flesh has nothing to do with the Human Race.