Ch. 142Three Rounds of Competition, Comprehending the Daoist Scripture!
Key events
- Elder Fazheng takes Ye Tian’s roughly made Qi-Blood Pill and undergoes a remarkable transformation: his qi-blood surges, he becomes noticeably younger, and long-standing Great Dao injuries and damage to his foundation improve.
- The gathered elders are astonished. They recognize that the pill’s extraordinary effects seem tied to Ye Tian, since other dragonblood-grass pills ordinarily only replenish qi-blood. Though some covet the idea of taking Ye Tian for their own sects, they dare not act because of the protection of Ye Wanjie and God Emperor Ye Junlin—and the consequences faced by those who previously targeted him.
- Changqing Daoist is stunned by Ye Tian’s alchemy and grows even more convinced that he is an exceptional, possibly taboo, innate Dao talent. He is also pleased that bringing Ye Tian to compete for the Evergreen Daoist Sect may secure the boy the Dao Heir position and strengthen Changqing’s own standing.
- Ye Wanjie tries to maintain an elder’s composure, but his pride and excitement show. He resolves to report Ye Tian’s latest feat to the family patriarch.
- Elder Fazheng announces the third and final round of the Dao Discussion Conference: a test of sudden enlightenment. Contestants must comprehend an earth-grade divine ability in a Dao Book, with the fastest to reach the introductory level winning. All contestants will compete at the same time.
Character developments and interactions
- Ye Tian remains asleep in his hammock, unaware that his improvised pill has amazed and impressed the powerful figures around him.
- Elder Fazheng shifts from disbelief at his rejuvenation to taking charge of the competition and explaining its final challenge.
- The assembled elders move from astonishment to admiration and envy, but fear of Ye Tian’s protectors keeps their interest from becoming action.
- Changqing Daoist increasingly regards Ye Tian as a once-in-an-era prodigy and sees his connection to the boy as beneficial for both the sect and himself.
- Ye Wanjie privately celebrates Ye Tian’s achievement while trying to preserve a dignified public image.
- The contestants and spectators turn their attention to the Dao Book, debating which prodigy—including Ye Tian—will prove the strongest in comprehension.
Significant themes
- Unusual talent and limitless potential: Ye Tian’s casual alchemy produces effects beyond ordinary expectations, adding to his reputation as a prodigy across multiple disciplines.
- Power, envy, and restraint: The powerful elders desire Ye Tian’s abilities, but his protection and past consequences deter them from interfering.
- Competition and recognition: The final round shifts the conference’s focus from prior contests to direct comparison of the contestants’ comprehension.