Ch. 681A Mighty Being Makes His Move
Key plot points and events
- Huo Yan realizes Sage Tuyun is targeting Gao Jing and urges his disciple to flee, despite knowing he cannot challenge a Sage himself.
- Gao Jing leaves the Radiant Wizard Tower on the Golden-Feathered Griffin in full view, deliberately avoiding the Copper Anchor’s teleportation ability so Tuyun will not turn his attention toward Huo Yan.
- After flying far beyond the City of Ten Thousand Kings, Gao Jing dismisses the Griffin and waits in the wilderness, choosing to confront Tuyun rather than immediately escape.
- Tuyun appears and overwhelms Gao Jing with his Holy Domain, a force that suppresses both his physical power and his soul. He attacks with a colossal, lightning-wreathed palm.
- Gao Jing escapes at the last instant by using the Copper Anchor’s Planar Teleportation to return to the Main World. The escape nearly empties the Anchor’s stored faith power—95% is consumed—and leaves Gao Jing physically drained.
Character developments and interactions
- Huo Yan shows his loyalty and conscience: though afraid of provoking Tuyun, he refuses to betray his disciple and helps Gao Jing leave.
- Gao Jing repays Huo Yan’s kindness by making his departure conspicuous, drawing Tuyun away from the wizard and accepting danger himself. His anger and courage also lead him to wait for Tuyun rather than flee at once.
- Sage Tuyun is revealed as an overwhelming, ruthless pursuer who attacks without negotiation. His surprise at Gao Jing’s escape suggests he did not anticipate the Copper Anchor’s power.
Significant themes
- Loyalty and gratitude: Gao Jing risks himself to protect the teacher who helped him; Huo Yan acts according to his conscience despite the danger.
- Power and vulnerability: Gao Jing’s strength is insignificant beside a Sage’s Holy Domain, making his survival depend on a rare escape ability.
- The cost of defiance: Gao Jing escapes, but the near-exhaustion of the Copper Anchor’s faith power leaves him with a sharply limited resource for what comes next.