Ch. 1702Karmic Backlash
Key Plot Points and Events
- Li Qingyun's display of powerful Daoist magic earns him the admiration and support of Lu Ya and the Second Commoner Legion.
- Li Qingyun plans to "annihilate" the Second Commoner Legion to win them over completely.
- Li Qingyun breaks through to the Ten Heng Level realm due to the support of native Supreme Beings.
- Li Qingyun visits La Sheng, who is suffering from karma backlash due to his actions against the Extreme Ice Supreme Being.
- Li Qingyun reveals the truth about La Sheng's actions and accelerates his decay, leading to La Sheng's death.
Character Developments
- Li Qingyun: He demonstrates his power and wisdom, earning the respect of native Supreme Beings. His cultivation advances to the Ten Heng Level realm. He shows mercy to Jia Yuxu but not to La Sheng, indicating his growing ruthlessness.
- La Sheng: His cultivation regresses due to karma backlash, leading to a decline in his mental state. He dies due to the acceleration of his decay by Li Qingyun.
Significant Themes
- Karma: La Sheng's actions against the Extreme Ice Supreme Being lead to his own downfall, illustrating the principle of karma.
- Power and Respect: Li Qingyun's display of power earns him the respect of native Supreme Beings, highlighting the importance of power dynamics in their society.
- Ruthlessness: Li Qingyun shows mercy to Jia Yuxu but not to La Sheng, indicating his growing ruthlessness and willingness to eliminate threats.
Character Interactions
- Li Qingyun and Lu Ya: Lu Ya and the Second Commoner Legion admire and support Li Qingyun after witnessing his power.
- Li Qingyun and La Sheng: Li Qingyun visits La Sheng, revealing the truth about his actions and accelerating his decay, leading to La Sheng's death.
- Li Qingyun and Jia Yuxu (off-screen): Li Qingyun spares Jia Yuxu's soul to be reincarnated, leaving a sliver of hope for the Sacred Hall Clan.