Ch. 521So Subtle, So Subtle—My Lord, Seek Not
Summary
Key Plot Points and Events
- Xie Danran, a murderer and robber, is killed by the Black Robe old man on Princess Jiang Yunxi's orders.
- Zhou Xun, the Heaven Sect's Sect Leader, apologizes to Wang Qingyi on behalf of his disciple Xie Danran, who was killed by Princess Jiang Yunxi.
- Wang Qingyi and Zhou Xun discuss the magical artifact cleaver and the potential threat from Rakshasa Country.
- Shen Lingxuan decides to return to the Heaven Sect due to safety concerns and the potential threat from Grandmaster Hengshan.
- Qi Yuan, in the game, encounters a mysterious voice and seeks information about it from a Thorns of Blood staff member.
- Fifth Wei, a Prince from Rakshasa Country, arrives in Ning Country's capital, seeking the 'God's Advent' fragments and interested in the Profound Yin Body.
- Qi Yuan asks Young Master Tu to go to the capital and use the Light Sword to summon God when needed.
Character Developments
- Qi Yuan: Struggles with the game's rules and seeks information about the mysterious voice. He decides to send Young Master Tu to the capital to deal with the Rakshasa Country threat.
- Shen Lingxuan: Decides to return to the Heaven Sect for safety reasons and to protect her family from potential backlash.
- Fifth Wei: Arrives in Ning Country, seeking the 'God's Advent' fragments and interested in the Profound Yin Body. He is arrogant and dismissive of God's Advent.
- Young Master Tu: Agrees to go to the capital and use the Light Sword to summon God when needed. He is initially hesitant but gains confidence after Qi Yuan's reassurance.
Significant Themes
- The power struggle between the royal family, the Heaven Sect, and the Ancient Thunder Gate.
- The threat posed by Rakshasa Country and their interest in the 'God's Advent' fragments.
- The potential danger faced by Shen Lingxuan and the Heaven Sect due to her Profound Yin Body.
- The mysterious voice and its connection to the game's rules and Qi Yuan's identity.
Character Interactions
- Qi Yuan and Zhan Wenyu: Qi Yuan teaches Zhan Wenyu the 'Turtle Transformation Art' and interacts with him in a playful manner.
- Qi Yuan and Young Master Tu: Qi Yuan asks Young Master Tu to go to the capital and use the Light Sword to summon God when needed. He reassures Young Master Tu and offers to modify the Light Sword in exchange for his service.
- Wang Qingyi and Zhou Xun: They discuss the magical artifact cleaver, the potential threat from Rakshasa Country, and the safety of Shen Lingxuan.
- Fifth Wei and the Heaven Rank Weapon Wielders: Fifth Wei arrives in Ning Country with other Heaven Rank Weapon Wielders, seeking the 'God's Advent' fragments and interested in the Profound Yin Body.