Ch. 1461A Black Hand Reaching Out from a Grave
Key Plot Points and Events
- Chen Xun's avatar successfully guides the group through the Jade Bamboo Mountains without incident.
- Chen Xun buries his avatar and erects a gravestone in the Taiyi Great World.
- Futian's true spirit emerges from Black-Robed Chen Xun's corpse, revealing he had influenced Chen Xun's consciousness.
- Futian plans to continue cultivating and potentially overturn the River of Time.
- Black-Robed Chen Xun's corpse suddenly moves, shocking Futian, who realizes Chen Xun had been acting all along.
Character Developments
- Chen Xun's avatar shows his strategic prowess and dedication to his mission.
- Futian's true spirit reveals his ambition and desire to continue his Immortal Dao path.
- Black-Robed Chen Xun's actions reveal his deception and hidden strength.
Significant Themes
- Deception and truth: The theme of deception is prominent, with Futian being deceived by Chen Xun's act and Chen Xun himself being deceived by his own belief in the past.
- The fluidity of time: The River of Time and the Time Dao emphasize the malleable nature of time and the potential to alter past and future events.
Character Interactions
- Chen Xun's avatar interacts with the group, guiding them safely through the mountains.
- Futian's true spirit interacts with Black-Robed Chen Xun's corpse, revealing his plans and shock at Chen Xun's deception.
- Black-Robed Chen Xun's corpse interacts with Futian, revealing his deception and catching Futian off guard.