Ch. 281That Year, Peach Blossoms! Qilin Son Arrives (Thanks to the Great Sage Alliance Leader of the Nine Heavens Above)
Key Plot Points and Events
- Chen Dengming, now Sect Leader of Longevity Sect, hosts a peach blossom viewing with old friends, reminiscing about the past and Xu Wei.
- Chen Dengming's grandson, Chen Feilin, is born with a Medium-grade Spiritual Root, elevating the Chen family's status.
- Chen Dengming enters a long period of seclusion to focus on cultivation.
- After twelve years, Chen Feilin breaks through to Qi Cultivation Third Level and flies to the Longevity Sect to meet his grandfather.
- Li Xue, Chen Jing's wife, expresses her discontent with her life in the Chen family mansion.
Character Developments
- Chen Dengming: Continues his cultivation, focused on breaking through to the next stage. He remains dedicated to his solitary cultivation path but supports his family's cultivation progress.
- Chen Feilin: Grows from a baby to a twelve-year-old cultivator at Qi Cultivation Third Level, demonstrating his potential and the Chen family's rise in cultivation status.
- Li Xue: Grows increasingly resentful of her life in the Chen family, feeling trapped and longing for freedom. Her dark, sinister gaze hints at a change in her character.
Significant Themes
- The passage of time and the changes it brings.
- The pursuit of cultivation and longevity.
- The tension between family obligations and personal desires.
- The consequences of past actions and the lingering effects of the past on the present.
Character Interactions
- Chen Dengming and Jiang Qiang: They share a bond from their past, with Chen Dengming supporting Jiang Qiang's cultivation progress.
- Chen Jing and Li Xue: Their relationship is strained, with Li Xue feeling trapped and resentful, while Chen Jing remains devoted to her despite her growing coldness.
- Chen Feilin and his followers: The young master's reckless behavior and the concern of his followers highlight the differences in their cultivation levels and the protection he receives.