Ch. 701This Spindle
Key Plot Points and Events
- Feng Ling fights and defeats the Reaper and the Spring Goddess in the Underworld, earning one Card (Spring Goddess).
- She incubates the Lord of the Sand Throat, Akash, using the Spring Goddess's corpse.
- Feng Ling takes the Spindle from the Reaper's hand, discovering it can show her entire life, from birth to death, by twisting its thread.
Character Developments
- Feng Ling's resilience and determination are tested as she fights endless waves of monsters. She becomes numb to the repetitive killing.
- She feels cheated by only earning one Card for resolving two labyrinths.
- Feng Ling's curiosity and desire for knowledge are piqued when she discovers the Spindle's function.
Significant Themes
- The struggle against monotony and repetition in tasks.
- The value and fairness of rewards for efforts.
- The curiosity and desire to know one's own fate.
Character Interactions
- The group above the abyss discusses Feng Ling's situation, deciding to send Ling Feiran down if Feng Ling doesn't return after half an hour.
- Feng Ling interacts with the Twin Goddesses and the monsters in the Underworld but not with her companions, as she's separated from them.