Ch. 861Escort?
Key Plot Points and Events
- Li Qingshan, after a long seclusion, receives a message from Venerable Zhihui, who asks if he has successfully condensed his 'Natal Great Star'.
- Zhihui reveals that the 'Opportunity' to obtain Authority Fragments is approaching, and he wants Vice Hall Master Yi Xing to secretly escort Li Qingshan.
- Li Qingshan plans to wait for Yi Xing before leaving the border but also intends to harvest Proxies and Thrones for experience and leveling up.
- At the Ancient Hall, Lang Yu blocks Yi Xing, revealing that he knows about Li Qingshan's situation and the upcoming 'Opportunity'.
- Yi Xing decides to confront Lang Yu to prevent him from revealing his plans.
Character Developments
- Li Qingshan: He has reached the brink of condensing his 'Natal Great Star' and is eager to participate in the 'Opportunity'. He is also determined to harvest Proxies and Thrones.
- Venerable Zhihui: He is worried about Li Qingshan's safety and wants Yi Xing to escort him.
- Yi Xing: He is willing to risk his safety to help Li Qingshan obtain the 'Opportunity'. He also shows his dangerous side when confronting Lang Yu.
- Lang Yu: He is cunning and manipulative, using his knowledge of the situation to try and control Yi Xing.
Significant Themes
- Opportunity and its consequences: The 'Opportunity' to obtain Authority Fragments is a significant event that carries risks and potential rewards.
- Trust and manipulation: The interactions between the characters highlight themes of trust, manipulation, and the lengths one might go to achieve their goals.
- Power dynamics: The characters' positions and abilities within the universe's hierarchy are crucial to their decisions and actions.
Character Interactions
- Li Qingshan and Venerable Zhihui: They have a mentor-mentee relationship, with Zhihui showing concern for Li Qingshan's safety.
- Yi Xing and Lang Yu: Their interaction is tense and manipulative, with Lang Yu trying to control Yi Xing and Yi Xing deciding to confront Lang Yu.
- Li Qingshan and Yi Xing: Though not directly interacting in this chapter, their relationship is one of trust and mutual benefit, with Yi Xing willing to help Li Qingshan obtain the 'Opportunity'.