Ch. 961Ten Years in the Blink of an Eye
Key Plot Points and Events
- Su Jiuyue, the Old Ancestor of Tianlai Sacred Land, orders the annihilation of Yu You Hall and the handover of half its resources to Qin Xingyu to maintain a good relationship with him.
- Li Xin, leading Tianlai Sacred Land's elders and disciples, sets off to carry out the order, with Su Jiuyue's assurance that any interference from other Sacred Lands will be deterred by the name of a powerful Senior from the Mount of the Gods.
- Feng Qiulan, the peak expert of the Dao Origin Realm and leader of True Martial Manor, leaves the Mount of the Gods with her group, pondering the power of the Big Yellow dog and the implications of the removed formation.
Character Developments
- Su Jiuyue: She demonstrates her ruthlessness and political acumen by ordering the destruction of Yu You Hall and using the powerful Senior's name to deter other Sacred Lands.
- Li Xin: She shows concern for the potential consequences of their actions and loyalty to Su Jiuyue, following her orders despite her reservations.
- Feng Qiulan: She reveals her caution and prudence, recognizing the Big Yellow dog's power and the potential threat it poses, and decides to monitor the Mount of the Gods' activities while keeping her forces at bay.
Significant Themes
- Power Dynamics: The cultivation world's cruelty and the struggle for resources and influence among Sacred Lands are highlighted.
- Fear and Caution: The presence of the powerful Senior from the Mount of the Gods instills fear in other Sacred Lands, leading them to tread carefully.
- Unpredictability: The appearance of the Big Yellow dog and the Senior's actions introduce an unknown variable into the power balance of Maha Prefecture.
Character Interactions
- Su Jiuyue and Li Xin: Their interaction shows Su Jiuyue's dominance and Li Xin's loyalty, as well as the latter's concern for potential risks.
- Feng Qiulan and True Martial Manor's Manor Lord: Their interaction reveals Feng Qiulan's leadership and the Manor Lord's deference to her, as well as their shared caution regarding the Mount of the Gods.
- Qin Xingyu and Mu Qingling: Their dynamic shows Qin Xingyu's care for Mu Qingling's well-being and Mu Qingling's boredom with her current progress, hinting at her desire for Grand-Grand-Teacher's return.