Ch. 161Curse Shadow Soul-Binding Hand—No Matter Who You Are!
Chapter Summary
1. Key Plot Points and Events
- Tyrant Blade Ancestor doubts Lin Feng’s claim that he killed three Demon Sect elders at the Venerable Peak Realm, remembering him as an extremely weak cultivator.
- Lin Feng arrives and deliberately releases an increasingly powerful aura, surprising both Tyrant Blade Ancestor and Meng Tianyang.
- Meng Tianyang realizes Lin Feng may possess strength comparable to the Limitless Sacred Land’s top Sequence Disciples, despite not officially being one.
- Meng Tianyang immediately unleashes his bloodline divine ability, the Curse Shadow Soul-Binding Hand, a massive demonic palm filled with curses and vengeful souls.
- The attack terrifies the people of the Great Yan Dynasty and appears capable of overwhelming nearly anyone, even Tyrant Blade Ancestor.
- Lin Feng counters with the Vermilion Bird Phenomenon, summoning divine flaming wings and powerful purifying fire.
- His flames destroy Meng Tianyang’s cursed giant hand, proving that Lin Feng can withstand the Demon Sect prodigy’s strongest opening attack.
- Shocked but excited, Meng Tianyang acknowledges Lin Feng as a worthy opponent and begins fighting him seriously.
- The chapter ends with an intense, prolonged battle between the two, with neither side yet victorious.
2. Character Developments
- Lin Feng: Reveals that his strength is far beyond Tyrant Blade Ancestor’s previous impression of him. His Desolate Ancient Sacred Body and Vermilion Bird divine fire make him especially resistant to ominous and curse-based powers.
- Meng Tianyang: Initially treats Lin Feng as someone to eliminate quickly, but changes his attitude after Lin Feng neutralizes the Curse Shadow Soul-Binding Hand. His arrogance becomes focused excitement as he recognizes Lin Feng as an opponent worthy of testing his full power.
- Tyrant Blade Ancestor: Reassesses Lin Feng after witnessing his strength. He also recognizes how terrifying Meng Tianyang’s power is, admitting that the latter’s attack could potentially kill him instantly if they were at the same realm.
- Great Yan civilians: Their helplessness against Meng Tianyang’s aura emphasizes the overwhelming gap between ordinary people and high-level cultivators.
3. Significant Themes
- Hidden strength and mistaken identity: Lin Feng’s former weakness causes others to underestimate him, while his true abilities place him among the strongest young geniuses.
- Purification versus corruption: Lin Feng’s divine fire directly counters Meng Tianyang’s cursed demonic power, creating a symbolic clash between sacred flame and darkness.
- Recognition through battle: Meng Tianyang only begins to respect Lin Feng after witnessing his power firsthand.
- Arrogance and confidence: Both fighters display immense self-assurance, but their confidence is backed by genuinely extraordinary abilities.
- The limits of reputation: Meng Tianyang’s status as a top Sequence-level figure does not guarantee victory, while Lin Feng’s lack of official status does not reflect his actual combat strength.
4. Character Interactions
- Tyrant Blade Ancestor openly doubts Lin Feng, while Meng Tianyang initially dismisses the question of Lin Feng’s identity and focuses on killing him.
- Meng Tianyang’s attack forces Lin Feng to reveal a portion of his true power.
- Lin Feng’s successful counterattack overturns Meng Tianyang’s expectations and earns his recognition.
- The two then enter a fierce, evenly matched confrontation, while the Demon Sect disciples cheer for Meng Tianyang and expect Lin Feng to be defeated.