Ch. 161Jia Ruyang's Terror
Key Plot Points and Events
- Jiang Qing, an early-stage Immortal Emperor, encounters Mu Qianxue and Mu Feiyang, whose cultivation she can't sense, indicating they're at least late-stage Immortal Emperors or higher.
- Mu Qianxue reveals her identity as the Immortal Spirit Emperor, causing Jiang Qing to panic and inform Jia Yanlong and Jia Ruyang.
- Jia Ruyang, fearing for his life, prepares treasures for compensation and seeks a divination, which fails due to Mu Feiyang's influence.
- Jia Ruyang and Yonghua travel to Jiangcheng, where they meet Mu Feiyang and Mu Qianxue. Jia Ruyang immediately kneels and offers eighty percent of the Lingxi Imperial Dynasty's resources to spare his life.
Character Developments
- Jiang Qing: Shows deference to powerful cultivators, fears the Spirit Immortal Palace, and quickly informs her superiors about Mu Qianxue's identity.
- Jia Ruyang: Initially confident, becomes terrified upon learning Mu Qianxue's identity and Mu Feiyang's involvement. He offers a significant portion of his dynasty's resources to save himself.
- Mu Feiyang: Remains calm and collected, casually speaks harsh words to Jia Ruyang, unaware of the impact his words have on the Imperial Lord.
Significant Themes
- Power dynamics and fear: Characters' actions are heavily influenced by their perception of others' power, leading to deference, fear, and desperation.
- Consequences of actions: Jia Yanlong's actions have severe repercussions for the Lingxi Imperial Dynasty, highlighting the importance of careful decision-making.
Character Interactions
- Mu Qianxue and Jiang Qing: Mu Qianxue intimidates Jiang Qing, who then quickly informs her superiors.
- Jia Ruyang and Mu Feiyang: Jia Ruyang's fear of Mu Feiyang leads him to offer a significant portion of his dynasty's resources to spare his life.
- Jia Ruyang and Yonghua: Jia Ruyang seeks Yonghua's help in divination, revealing their close relationship and Jia Ruyang's desperation.