Ch. 1001Tong Shen Men
Key Plot Points and Events
- Lu Ren learns about Tong Shen Men, a mysterious sect that exchanges Divine Iron materials for any desired resources.
- Lu Ren finds a piece of Crimson Star Divine Iron (an Exotic Metal) in Geng Guyou's storage ring.
- Lu Ren cultivates his Sword Momentum to the late stage of Second Level Nine Heavens using twenty Supreme Essences.
- Lu Ren enters the Netherworld Secret Realm and witnesses a group from Tong Shen Men planning to forcefully refine the Netherworld Tower to obtain the Netherworld Origin, killing an elder of the Netherworld Palace, You Wufa, in the process.
Character Developments
- Lu Ren's strength improves significantly as he cultivates his Sword Momentum further.
- The Five Elements Divine Venerable reveals that Exotic Metals are crucial for refining Divine Artifacts and warns Lu Ren about the power of Tong Shen Men.
- You Wufa, an elder of the Netherworld Palace, is killed, revealing the danger posed by Tong Shen Men.
Significant Themes
- The pursuit of power and resources, as seen in Lu Ren's desire to exchange for the Azure Flame Sacred Sun and Tong Shen Men's interest in the Netherworld Origin.
- The consequences of underestimating one's enemies, demonstrated by the Netherworld Martial Emperor's past injury and the ease with which Tong Shen Men's members dispatch You Wufa.
Character Interactions
- Lu Ren interacts with Ice Demon Old Ghost and Wu Qingfeng, parting ways with them after the Blazing Flame Cave Mansion trip.
- Lu Ren communicates with the Five Elements Divine Venerable about the Crimson Star Divine Iron and the power of Tong Shen Men.
- Lu Ren witnesses the interaction between You Wufa and the Tong Shen Men members, leading to You Wufa's death.