Ch. 3521Coercion and Temptation!
Key Plot Points and Events
- Su Shi'er, having refined the Heaven and Earth Furnace, is confronted by three cultivators from the Moon Palace: two Four Tribulation Loose Immortals and one Three Tribulation Loose Immortal.
- The Moon Palace cultivators claim the Heaven and Earth Furnace is too valuable and dangerous to be left with Su Shi'er, demanding he hand it over for safekeeping.
- Su Shi'er refuses, leading to a tense standoff. The Moon Palace cultivators reveal they know about Su Shi'er's damaged Soul Origin, hidden injuries, and cultivation bottleneck.
Character Developments
- Su Shi'er: Stands his ground against the powerful Moon Palace cultivators, revealing he's not surprised by their reaction. He's prepared for a confrontation and is secretly communicating with his immortal puppet.
- Moon Palace Cultivators: Display their power and influence, revealing they know about Su Shi'er's cultivation issues. They attempt to coerce him into handing over the Heaven and Earth Furnace, offering the Moon Palace's secret medicine, the Nine Heavens Moon Essence Dew, as an incentive.
Significant Themes
- Power Dynamics: The Moon Palace cultivators use their superior power and influence to try and coerce Su Shi'er into doing their bidding.
- Trust and Betrayal: The Moon Palace cultivators claim they want to safeguard the Heaven and Earth Furnace, but their true intentions are suspect, as they're willing to use force if Su Shi'er refuses.
- Cultivation and Ambition: The pursuit of power and resources drives the actions of both parties. The Moon Palace wants the Heaven and Earth Furnace for its own gain, while Su Shi'er refuses to part with it due to its immense value to his cultivation.
Character Interactions
- Su Shi'er vs. Moon Palace Cultivators: The interaction is tense and confrontational, with the Moon Palace cultivators trying to coerce Su Shi'er into handing over the Heaven and Earth Furnace, while Su Shi'er refuses, prepared to defend himself.
- Xuan Jiang's Internal Monologue: Xuan Jiang watches the exchange, shocked by the revelations about Su Shi'er's cultivation state. He's concerned about Su Shi'er's safety but also awestruck by his potential power.