Ch. 21Victory and Defeat
Key Plot Points and Events
- Liewen and Beasley engage in a fierce battle.
- Liewen, despite being at the peak of the ninth rank, holds his own against Beasley, a four-winged angel.
- Liewen injures Beasley, causing him to lose an arm.
- Beasley reveals that his body is from the Baruch family, Linley's family, confirming Linley's suspicion about his great-grandfather's body.
- Liewen uses his Light Armor, enhancing his defense, and engages Beasley in close combat, despite having weaker battle qi.
- The battle ends with both fighters plummeting from the sky after a violent collision.
Character Developments
- Liewen demonstrates his strength and proficiency in the Laws of Light, surpassing his past self (Linley) at the same rank.
- Beasley underestimates Liewen initially but later acknowledges his strength and decides to capture him alive for his master.
Significant Themes
- The power of profound insights into Laws (e.g., Profundity of Purification, Pulse of the Earth) can compensate for lower battle qi levels.
- The past (Linley's story) influences the present (Liewen's actions and revelations about the Baruch family).
Character Interactions
- Liewen and Beasley engage in a brutal, evenly matched fight, showcasing their respective strengths and techniques.
- Liewen's use of Light Armor and Profundity of Purification allows him to hold his own against Beasley's Saint-level strength and flight ability.