Ch. 261No Regrets
Key Plot Points and Events
- Cangnan City's destruction is imminent, as it was created as a Miracle by Michael and sustained by Lin Qiye's Divine Power for ten years.
- The Night Watchmen, including Master Chen, have been secretly protecting Lin Qiye and preparing for Cangnan's demise.
- The city's residents are turning into golden light spots and disappearing, except for those who arrived after the city's creation ten years ago.
- Chen Muye, the Night Watchmen's captain, reveals that he has been in Cangnan since its creation and has been waiting for its destruction, as he was ordered to find the prophesied person who could challenge Divine Authority.
- Chen Muye gives Hong Ying Shiva's Grudge and asks her to hand it over to the higher-ups when they arrive.
- Chen Muye thanks Lin Qiye for the miracle of the past ten years and disappears with the city, expressing that he has no regrets.
Character Developments
- Lin Qiye: His role as the soul of Cangnan City is revealed. His Divine Power has sustained the city for ten years, and his departure would cause its destruction.
- Chen Muye: He accepts his fate and the city's destruction, expressing gratitude to Lin Qiye for the miracle of the past ten years. He disappears with the city, leaving behind his Emblem and Shiva's Grudge.
- Hong Ying: She receives Shiva's Grudge from Chen Muye and is tasked with handing it over to the higher-ups. She is emotional and distressed about Chen Muye's disappearance.
Significant Themes
- Fate and destiny: Characters accept and embrace their fates, as seen in Chen Muye's acceptance of Cangnan's destruction and his role in finding the prophesied person.
- Sacrifice: Chen Muye sacrifices himself to protect the city and its residents, highlighting the theme of selflessness and the greater good.
- Miracles and miracles' cost: The creation of Cangnan City as a Miracle comes at a great cost, including the eventual destruction of the city and its residents' lives.
Character Interactions
- Chen Muye and Hong Ying: They share a poignant moment as Chen Muye entrusts her with Shiva's Grudge and expresses his gratitude to Lin Qiye for the miracle of the past ten years.
- Chen Muye and the Night Watchmen: Chen Muye's revelation about his role in finding the prophesied person and his acceptance of Cangnan's destruction impact the Night Watchmen, particularly Hong Ying and Wu Xiangnan, who question the truth behind the city's creation and their own roles.