Ch. 421Departure
Key Plot Points and Events
- Bai Weiyang recovers and decides to return to the Divine Province. Zhu Xiyang, who has been quietly recuperating, declines to accompany him.
- Zhu Xiyang requests an audience with Shi Lan, the Sect Leader of Tianyan Sect, and offers to stay in exchange for providing Purple Spirit Liquid, which can enhance resistance to heavenly tribulations.
- Shi Lan agrees and allocates a spirit peak for Zhu Xiyang. Bai Weiyang leaves the next day without mentioning Zhu Xiyang.
- In the Phantom Star Domain, Taishi trains Ling Chu, who has been in isolation for millennia. Taishi reveals that Ling Chu's family and friends have passed away, and he plans to take Ling Chu to the Outer Realm once he reaches the Myriad Manifestations Realm.
Character Developments
- Bai Weiyang: He shows indifference towards Zhu Xiyang's decision not to accompany him, suggesting he's trying to distance himself from her.
- Zhu Xiyang: She seeks refuge in Tianyan Sect, offering her Purple Spirit Liquid in exchange for safety and time to recuperate.
- Shi Lan: She agrees to Zhu Xiyang's proposal, seeing the potential benefit of the Purple Spirit Liquid for her sect and herself.
- Ling Chu: He continues to train under Taishi, advancing rapidly in cultivation. He expresses a desire to leave his isolated star, hinting at his growing restlessness.
Significant Themes
- Entanglement and Distance: Bai Weiyang and Zhu Xiyang's relationship is complex, with Bai Weiyang trying to create distance between them, while Zhu Xiyang is still processing her feelings.
- Safety and Refuge: Zhu Xiyang seeks safety and a place to recuperate, while Ling Chu longs to leave his isolated star.
- Cultivation and Growth: Both Ling Chu and Zhu Xiyang are focused on their cultivation, with Ling Chu advancing rapidly and Zhu Xiyang seeking a safe environment to recover.
Character Interactions
- Bai Weiyang and Zhu Xiyang: Their interaction is minimal and tense, with Bai Weiyang not following Zhu Xiyang when she leaves and not mentioning her when he departs.
- Zhu Xiyang and Shi Lan: They negotiate a deal, with Zhu Xiyang offering her Purple Spirit Liquid in exchange for refuge in Tianyan Sect.
- Taishi and Ling Chu: They continue their training, with Taishi guiding Ling Chu and revealing his plans for Ling Chu's future.