Ch. 861A Gentleman's Agreement!
Key Plot Points and Events
- Qin Ge summons Chu Yun to the divine palace late at night.
- Qin Ge reveals he has an opportunity for Chu Yun to directly reach the Fourth Step by participating in the Heavenly Punishment Assembly.
- Chu Yun agrees to Qin Ge's conditions, promising to help him break the seal and fight back to the Land of Eternity if he gains the Fourth Step strength.
- Qin Ge reveals that the person who made the agreement with him was Shen Xuanji, Chu Yun's Third Senior Brother, who also went by the name San Ming.
Character Developments
- Chu Yun shows determination and resolve in controlling his own fate and protecting the Vast Star World.
- Qin Ge displays a strategic and long-term planning approach, having made an agreement with Shen Xuanji years ago.
- Qin Ge reveals his desire for revenge against the powerful beings in the Land of Eternity.
Significant Themes
- Fate and destiny: Both Chu Yun and Qin Ge believe in fate but refuse to accept it, instead choosing to control their own destinies.
- Opportunity and risk: The opportunity to reach the Fourth Step carries significant risks, including the Heavenly Punishment Assembly and the potential consequences of helping Qin Ge.
- Trust and alliance: Chu Yun and Qin Ge form an alliance based on trust, with Chu Yun agreeing to help Qin Ge in exchange for the opportunity to gain immense power.
Character Interactions
- Chu Yun and Qin Ge have a candid conversation, with Qin Ge revealing his plans and Chu Yun agreeing to his conditions.
- Chu Yun learns about his Third Senior Brother's past and the possibility of him still being alive.
- Qin Ge finds amusement in the news of Shen Xuanji's supposed death, hinting at a deeper connection or knowledge about Chu Yun's Third Senior Brother.