Ch. 2001Guard That Kindness
Key Plot Points and Events
- Lu Ren attempts to escape with Mei'er, fought by numerous Divine Emperors.
- Lu Ren demonstrates his power, using Destiny Divine Rule and Heaven and Earth Dharma Form, defeating many Divine Emperors.
- Six Emperors, including the Eastern Phoenix Divine Emperor and Qin Zheng, intercept Lu Ren.
- Lu Ren threatens to kill Mei'er if the Eastern Phoenix Divine Emperor attacks, leading to a standoff.
- Lu Ren makes the Eastern Phoenix Divine Emperor swear not to provoke Mei'er's kindness and to protect it.
- Lu Ren asks Qin Zheng to keep the Eastern Phoenix Divine Emperor in check.
- Lu Ren is killed by the Eastern Phoenix Divine Emperor's palm strike.
- The Divine Court Master appears, orders the erasure of Lu Ren's deeds from history.
Character Developments
- Lu Ren: Demonstrates immense power, prioritizes Mei'er's kindness, and ultimately sacrifices himself to protect it.
- Eastern Phoenix Divine Emperor: Initially determined to awaken Mei'er's Slaughter Sword Soul by force, but moved by Lu Ren's actions, swears to protect Mei'er's kindness.
- Qin Zheng: Agrees to keep the Eastern Phoenix Divine Emperor in check, showing respect for Lu Ren's final wish.
- Mei'er: Unconscious throughout the chapter, but sheds a tear of blood, indicating she might not be completely unconscious.
Significant Themes
- Kindness and compassion (Mei'er, Lu Ren)
- Power dynamics and corruption (Divine Court, Divine Emperors)
- Sacrifice for a greater cause (Lu Ren)
- The consequences of actions (Eastern Phoenix Divine Emperor's regret)
Character Interactions
- Lu Ren and Eastern Phoenix Divine Emperor: Adversarial, but Lu Ren's actions move the Eastern Phoenix Divine Emperor to protect Mei'er's kindness.
- Lu Ren and Qin Zheng: Respectful, Qin Zheng agrees to keep the Eastern Phoenix Divine Emperor in check.
- Lu Ren and Mei'er: Protective, Lu Ren sacrifices himself to ensure Mei'er's safety and kindness.