Ch. 861Confronting the Ruler's Saint
Key Plot Points and Events
- The Cosmos Ruler, aware of Song Zhong's potential threat, decides to eliminate him.
- The Saint of Ceasing War, protecting Song Zhong, confronts the Cosmos Ruler.
- The Cosmos Ruler attempts to kill Song Zhong, but the Saint of Ceasing War intervenes using the Dao of Time, stopping the attack and revealing his hidden power.
Character Developments
- The Cosmos Ruler: Reveals his fear of Song Zhong's unknown potential and his inability to directly probe the Saint of Ceasing War's cultivation.
- The Saint of Ceasing War: Demonstrates his true strength and reveals he has more avatars in other cosmoses, hinting at a larger plan.
Significant Themes
- Power dynamics: The Cosmos Ruler's fear of Song Zhong's unknown potential and the Saint of Ceasing War's hidden strength challenge the ruler's authority.
- Protection vs. Ambition: The Saint of Ceasing War protects Song Zhong, while the Cosmos Ruler seeks to eliminate him, highlighting their differing motivations.
Character Interactions
- The Cosmos Ruler and the Saint of Ceasing War: Their conversation reveals the Saint's true intentions and the Cosmos Ruler's fear, leading to a tense standoff.
- The Saint of Ceasing War and Song Zhong: The Saint's protection of Song Zhong is implicit, driving the Cosmos Ruler's desire to eliminate Song Zhong.