Ch. 21Mutual Destruction, Detonating the Dutian God-Demon Array?!
Key Plot Points and Events
- The Immortal Slaying Sword Formation and the Dutian God-Demon Array, two primordial-level killing formations, threaten to clash, escalating the Wu and Demon Calamity to an immeasurable level.
- Chen Xuan, despite knowing the risks, decides to fight alongside the Wu clan to the end, preferring to die in battle than live on in ignominy.
- Houtu, initially hesitant, understands Chen Xuan's resolve and decides to fight with the Wu clan, expressing her gratitude through tears.
- Taiqing Laozi, Yuanshi Tianzun, and other Sages try to convince Houtu to dismantle the Dutian God-Demon Array, fearing the consequences of an escalated calamity.
- Chen Xuan rebukes the Sages and decides to deliberately defy their wishes, leading Houtu to prepare to self-destruct the Dutian God-Demon Array, threatening to take down all Sages and worlds with them.
Character Developments
- Chen Xuan: Shows unwavering resolve and decisiveness, willing to fight to the end and die rather than live on in dishonor. He also demonstrates a deep understanding of the Wu clan's plight and their need to stand up to the Sages.
- Houtu: Initially hesitant and fearful of further calamity, she ultimately understands Chen Xuan's resolve and decides to fight alongside the Wu clan, expressing her gratitude and determination through tears.
- Taiqing Laozi and Yuanshi Tianzun: Reveal their fear of the escalating calamity and try to convince Houtu to dismantle the Dutian God-Demon Array, showing their hypocrisy and self-interest.
Significant Themes
- Defiance in the face of adversity: Both Chen Xuan and Houtu show unwavering resolve to fight against the Sages and the calamity, preferring to die than live on in dishonor or submission.
- Hypocrisy of the Sages: The Sages, who initially instigated the calamity, now fear its consequences and try to convince Houtu to dismantle the Dutian God-Demon Array, showing their self-interest and lack of concern for the Wu clan's plight.
- The consequences of defiance: Chen Xuan and Houtu's decision to fight to the end and self-destruct the Dutian God-Demon Array threatens to take down all Sages and worlds with them, highlighting the severe consequences of their defiance.
Character Interactions
- Chen Xuan and Houtu: Chen Xuan understands Houtu's concerns and convinces her to fight alongside the Wu clan, leading to a moment of emotional connection and mutual understanding between them.
- Chen Xuan and the Sages: Chen Xuan rebukes Taiqing Laozi and Yuanshi Tianzun for their hypocrisy and self-interest, highlighting the tension and conflict between the Wu clan and the Sages.
- Houtu and the Sages: Houtu's decision to fight to the end and self-destruct the Dutian God-Demon Array shows her defiance against the Sages and their attempts to control the Wu clan's fate.