Ch. 1721The Truth Behind It
Key Plot Points and Events
- The Heavenly Court's pills were stolen, and the thief is suspected to be a Master from the Heavenly Faction aiming to help Han Taiji break through to Divine Emperor.
- Music God and Lu Ren team up to pursue the thief, with Music God revealing that the Heavenly Court has internal factions: the Spirit Faction (Dragon, Demon, Fiend, Ghost Races) and the Heavenly Faction (Human Race).
- Lu Ren encounters a group of black-clothed figures who have the stolen pill. He engages in combat with one of them, Shangguan Chi, while Music God holds off the rest.
Character Developments
- Music God: Demonstrates her prowess in zither music, capable of incapacitating Divine Kings.
- Lu Ren: Shows improvement in his swordsmanship, defeating Shangguan Chi, a Divine General at the fourth level of Divine Venerable, despite being at the third level of Divine Venerable.
Significant Themes
- Internal conflict within the Heavenly Court, reflecting the power struggle between different races and factions.
- The pursuit of power and its consequences, as seen through Han Taiji's ambition to reach Divine Emperor.
Character Interactions
- Music God and Lu Ren: They work together, with Music God providing information and holding off enemies, while Lu Ren tracks the thief and engages in combat.
- Lu Ren and Shangguan Chi: Lu Ren demonstrates his improved combat skills, defeating Shangguan Chi in a brief but intense battle.