Ch. 61Zu Long Submits, Helping Him Escape
Key Plot Points and Events
- Ling Wudao uses the Primordial Chaos Measuring Ruler to weaken Zu Long's soul, then heals him with a Soul Nourishing Talisman.
- Ling Wudao reveals that the Dragon Race's decline is due to ancient sins and offers two choices: join the Human Race or face annihilation.
- Zu Long agrees to join the Human Race but reveals he's bound by Heavenly Dao Chains. Ling Wudao breaks the chains.
- Zu Long swears an oath of loyalty to Ling Wudao and the Human Race. The Heavenly Dao senses this but decides not to intervene.
- Ling Wudao rewards Zu Long with comprehension of Proving Dao Primal Chaos and two Mythical Talismans (Water God Talisman and Primal Chaos Dao Lightning Talisman).
- Ling Wudao leaves for the Undying Volcano to find Yuan Feng.
Character Developments
- Zu Long: Submits to Ling Wudao and the Human Race, accepts rewards, and agrees to lead the Dragon Race to join the Human Race.
- Ling Wudao: Demonstrates power and benevolence, offers choices to Zu Long, rewards him, and plans for the future.
Significant Themes
- Power dynamics and submission (Dragon Race's decline, Ling Wudao's offer, Zu Long's submission).
- Karma and consequences (Dragon Race's sins, Heavenly Dao's chains, Ling Wudao's offer of redemption).
- Rewards and loyalty (Ling Wudao's gifts, Zu Long's oath, Ling Wudao's expectations).
Character Interactions
- Ling Wudao and Zu Long: Ling Wudao uses his power to weaken and heal Zu Long, then offers him a choice, rewards him, and gives him instructions.
- Zu Long and the Heavenly Dao: Zu Long's oath is sensed by the Heavenly Dao, but it decides not to intervene.
- Ling Wudao and the Heavenly Dao: Ling Wudao's actions are noticed by the Heavenly Dao, which decides not to interfere due to Ling Wudao's power and the inevitable rise of the Human Dao.