Ch. 461Listen!
Key Plot Points and Events
- Kong Chen (Zhou Yu) reveals the Falling Cherry Long Zither, causing a shockwave and intense heat.
- The Imperial Guard recognizes the zither and commands their members to seize it for a high reward.
- Zhou Yu plays the zither, unleashing a powerful attack called the "Soul-Calming Requiem" that turns the Divine Light Hall plaza into a sea of flames and cherry blossoms.
- The attack is devastating, causing cultivators to burn from within and flee in terror, but the Imperial Guard is closest and suffers the most.
- Akatsuki members Qin Lang and Bu Lianshi join the fight, slaughtering fleeing enemies.
- Lin Chuan, unaware of the chaos outside, continues his Divine Light Body Tempering, reaching the early Golden Core stage.
Character Developments
- Zhou Yu (Kong Chen) reveals his true power and goes into a mad, savage state while playing the Falling Cherry Long Zither.
- Lin Chuan's cultivation progresses to the early Golden Core stage during his Divine Light Body Tempering.
Significant Themes
- The power of ancient artifacts (Falling Cherry Long Zither)
- The consequences of underestimating an enemy (Imperial Guard's fate)
- The struggle for survival and escape (cultivators' reactions to the Soul-Calming Requiem)
Character Interactions
- Zhou Yu's interaction with the Falling Cherry Long Zither showcases his connection to it and his ability to wield its power.
- Akatsuki members Qin Lang and Bu Lianshi work together to eliminate fleeing enemies.
- Lin Long, Wei Wu, and Gao Ze watch the battle in awe, realizing the core members of Akatsuki are formidable beyond their expectations.
- Lin Chuan remains isolated and unaware of the external events, focusing on his cultivation progress.