Ch. 461What Must Come
Key Plot Points and Events
- Li Zhen feels wronged and aggrieved, but the Heaven Suppressing King shows no mercy.
- The Heaven Suppressing King considers leaving the Myriad Worlds but decides against it due to the powerful enemy outside.
- In the Earth Gate, powerful experts discuss Su Yu's threat. Zhou Ji warns them about Su Yu's power but is largely ignored.
- Su Yu, accompanied by the Human Emperor, King Wen, and others, arrives before the Earth Gate. The Undead Lord appears and expresses interest in the Earth Gate's power.
- Su Yu, the Human Emperor, and King Wen try to enlist the Undead Lord's help in guarding the Earth Gate, but he demands benefits.
Character Developments
- Li Zhen: Still immature and reckless, he feels wronged but understands the gravity of the situation.
- Heaven Suppressing King: Realizes the danger outside and decides to stay in the Myriad Worlds for now.
- Zhou Ji: Warns the Earth Gate's powerful experts about Su Yu's threat but is largely ignored.
- Su Yu: Shows concern for the Earth Gate's potential sealing and tries to enlist the Undead Lord's help.
- Undead Lord: Initially provoked by the Earth Gate, he later expresses interest in its power and demands benefits from Su Yu.
Significant Themes
- Power dynamics and alliances: Characters try to form alliances or enlist powerful beings to further their goals.
- The threat of the Earth Gate: The impending danger posed by the Earth Gate's revival is a central concern.
- The Undead Lord's role: His presence and actions influence the situation, and he demands compensation for his involvement.
Character Interactions
- Li Zhen and the Heaven Suppressing King: Li Zhen feels wronged, but the Heaven Suppressing King shows no mercy.
- Zhou Ji and the Earth Gate's experts: Zhou Ji warns them about Su Yu but is largely ignored.
- Su Yu and the Undead Lord: Su Yu tries to enlist the Undead Lord's help, but he demands benefits in return.