Ch. 161The Mysterious Palace
Key Plot Points and Events
- Ling Xuan meets Venerable Qianyue at the Abyss, who expresses her admiration and willingness to serve him.
- Ling Xuan decides to leave a clone to garrison the region and considers Qianyue for the role.
- Ling Xuan enters the Abyss, facing various spatial anomalies and dangers, including Void Blades, spatial webs, and collapse zones.
- He encounters a mysterious palace deep within the Abyss, surrounded by nine spatial rings and guarded by an invisible barrier.
Character Developments
- Ling Xuan demonstrates his prowess as a Universe Master, navigating the treacherous Abyss with ease.
- Venerable Qianyue reveals her admiration and desire to serve Ling Xuan, hinting at potential romantic feelings.
- The Void Mirror Deity expresses its concern about Qianyue's intentions towards Ling Xuan.
Significant Themes
- Power dynamics and relationships between powerhouses.
- The dangers and mysteries of the Abyss.
- The allure of ancient, powerful artifacts.
Character Interactions
- Ling Xuan and Venerable Qianyue discuss her role in garrisoning the region, with Qianyue expressing her desire to serve him closely.
- Ling Xuan and the Void Mirror Deity discuss Qianyue's intentions, with the Void Mirror warning Ling Xuan about her possible romantic feelings.
- Ling Xuan interacts with the mysterious palace, feeling its ancient and powerful aura.