Ch. 61Challenge Day Begins, Gu Ling's Scheme
Key Plot Points and Events
- Lu Chuan returns from the Abyss Palace, tallying his gains: 3,600 Spirit Crystals (equivalent to 36,000 Academic Credits) and a priceless Domain Crystal.
- Gu Ling, a vice principal, plots against Lu Chuan, aiming to eliminate him secretly.
- Gu Ling orders a plan to test Lu Chuan's abilities and instigate him to go to the Starry Sky Battlefield, where Divine Race prodigies can eliminate him.
- Challenge day arrives, and Lu Chuan is the first to be challenged in Class Three.
Character Developments
- Lu Chuan: Shows maturity and strategic thinking, focusing on cultivation before the challenge day.
- Gu Ling: Reveals his cunning and ruthless side, plotting against Lu Chuan.
- Chen Hong: Demonstrates his care for his students, giving them strategies to defend their positions.
Significant Themes
- Power dynamics and politics within the academy.
- The importance of strategic planning and patience in achieving goals.
- The consequences of underestimating one's opponents.
Character Interactions
- Lu Chuan and Liu Moling/Meng Fan: They express their gratitude and appreciation for each other's roles in Lu Chuan's growth.
- Gu Ling and Fei Bei: They collaborate on a plan to eliminate Lu Chuan, showcasing their manipulative and cunning nature.
- Chen Hong and Class Three students: Chen Hong provides guidance and support to his students before the challenge day.