Ch. 401Completing Mountain Sitting Guest's test, chosen as an opponent for a trial battle
Key plot points and events
- Lin Yuan continues hunting in the Bo Xing Sea, using the Mystic Heavy Mountain to suppress Universe Masters who cannot create clones. After killing ten Fourth-Order Universe Masters in total, he completes one of Mountain Sitting Guest’s tests.
- His reward is unusually generous: Mountain Sitting Guest will forge him two Supreme Treasures of the Highest Order, without requiring Lin Yuan to provide materials.
- Lin Yuan’s killings spread fear among powerful figures in the region, prompting some to consider leaving the Bo Xing Sea.
- The Divine Eye Clan learns that Lin Yuan still possesses the mountain-shaped treasure they believed lost. The First True Lord concludes Lin Yuan may also have the clan’s stolen treasures and dispatches the Second True Lord to confront him.
- While pursuing another target, Lin Yuan is intercepted by the newly advanced Purple Moon Holy Land expert, the Lord of Mu Ti. Mu Ti has chosen Lin Yuan as his trial-battle opponent, hoping to earn a major reward by defeating a powerful foe. He prepares to fight.
Character developments
- Lin Yuan completes his teacher’s test and remains eager to earn further treasure-forging opportunities. He treats Mu Ti’s challenge as a fortunate chance to gain another valuable prize.
- Lord of Mu Ti is introduced as an ambitious, confident Fifth-Order Universe Master who deliberately seeks formidable opponents.
- Lord of Wuhun learns that Lin Yuan may still possess his Extermination Divine Armor and other lost treasures. He is encouraged by the plan to send the Second True Lord after him.
Significant themes
- Power and reputation: Lin Yuan’s repeated victories make him feared across the Bo Xing Sea.
- Risk and reward: Mu Ti chooses an exceptionally dangerous opponent because stronger opponents promise greater rewards.
- Pursuit of treasure: Both Lin Yuan’s test and the Divine Eye Clan’s response revolve around acquiring or recovering powerful artifacts.
Character interactions
- Lin Yuan’s attacks cause unease among Bo Xing Sea’s powerful residents.
- The First True Lord informs Wuhun that the Second True Lord will pursue Lin Yuan, raising Wuhun’s hopes of recovering his armor.
- Mu Ti confronts Lin Yuan and declares him his chosen trial opponent; Lin Yuan responds with confidence as the two prepare to battle.