Definition
The key point of balance or flow in a formation; destroying it can collapse the entire structure, as Uncle Fang demonstrated with his first shuttle throw.
central node
The key point of balance or flow in a formation; destroying it can collapse the entire structure, as Uncle Fang demonstrated with his first shuttle throw.
Story context
We’re barely through the gates of Immortal Wu Jiang’s estate, and the gloves are already off! This chapter is a brutal, high-stakes slugfest where the party’s entry is met with an overwhelming force of demonic Dao-soldiers—thousands of them, working in perfect formation to deliver near-Immortal-level beatdowns. Youngmaster Shaoyin’s team takes heavy losses among the Zifu cannon fodder, but a single, explosive throw from his enigmatic bodyguard turns the tide, killing the Primal-level mermaid commander and collapsing the formation. The celebration is short-lived, however, as a second, far more terrifying wave appears: tens of thousands of demonic Dao-soldiers, commanded by an entity whose divine sense eclipses even Ji Ning’s. Get ready, fellow Daoists—this is where a simple treasure hunt turns into a fight for survival.
Why it matters
This chapter is a masterclass in efficient, high-stakes world-building. Pay close attention to how the **power dynamics** are established: the bodyguard’s two throws are a brutal demonstration of what a peak-level combatant can achieve against a formation, but the final, ominous warning that he “can’t hold them off” instantly resets the power ladder. The treasure loot is substantial, but the cost in manpower is deliberately highlighted to show Shaoyin Nong’s cold-blooded calculus—he is perfectly willing to burn through his own followers to preserve his ace cards. This sets the stage for a classic “treasure hunt political tension” scene where survival may depend on betrayals and alliances, not just raw power.
Quick facts
Source novel
Desolate Era
First appearance
The Two Throws
Chapter references
1
Type hints
Dao-soldier armor, demonic Dao-soldiers, Immortal Wu Jiang estate
Guide tags
Action, Formation Tactics, Treasure Hunting
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