Ch. 961Return to the City
Key Plot Points and Events
- Leng Tieya and Song Lianshuang encounter two Great Heavenly Demon Palace experts who reveal their intention to seize the Void-Breaking Demonic Artifact.
- Leng Tieya declines their invitation to join the Great Heavenly Demon Palace, suspecting that some within the palace might see through his Heavenly Marriage Reincarnation Method.
- The Demonic Artifact's aura vanishes after it's thrown off a cliff, leading to speculation that it was taken by a Heavenly Demon with exceptional lightness skill or hidden within a Grotto-Heaven.
- Two Great Heavenly Demon Palace experts accompany Leng Tieya and Song Lianshuang to Zhongyun City, suspecting that Leng Tieya might have hidden the Demonic Artifact.
Character Developments
- Leng Tieya: Shows wisdom and caution by declining the Great Heavenly Demon Palace's invitation, prioritizing his safety and secrets. He also demonstrates resourcefulness by using Chu Zhiyuan to retrieve the Demonic Artifact.
- Song Lianshuang: Shows concern for Leng Tieya's safety and well-being, urging him to join the Great Heavenly Demon Palace. She also displays curiosity about the Demonic Artifact's whereabouts.
- Great Heavenly Demon Palace Experts: Reveal their palace's intention to sacrifice Heavenly Demons to consecrate the Demonic Artifact. They show suspicion and determination in finding the Demonic Artifact.
Significant Themes
- Trust and Suspicion: Leng Tieya's hesitation and eventual refusal to join the Great Heavenly Demon Palace highlight the theme of trust and suspicion. He doesn't trust the palace enough to reveal his secrets, while the palace experts suspect him of hiding the Demonic Artifact.
- Power and Ambition: The Great Heavenly Demon Palace's desire to consecrate the Demonic Artifact at the cost of Heavenly Demons reflects their ambition and willingness to use power ruthlessly.
- Caution and Cunning: Leng Tieya's actions, such as declining the palace's invitation and using Chu Zhiyuan to retrieve the Demonic Artifact, showcase his caution and cunning in navigating the dangerous world of the Demon Race.
Character Interactions
- Leng Tieya and Song Lianshuang: Their interaction shows a close relationship, with Song Lianshuang caring for Leng Tieya's well-being and both sharing curiosity about the Demonic Artifact's fate.
- Leng Tieya and Great Heavenly Demon Palace Experts: Their interaction is tense, with Leng Tieya declining their invitation and the experts suspecting him of hiding the Demonic Artifact. Despite the tension, they maintain polite and respectful communication.