Ch. 161Chasing Stars, Chasing Moon
Key Plot Points and Events
- Jiang Wan discovers a large-scale, ownerless Spirit Stone mine in a sea region.
- She finds herself trapped in an illusion with no sign of others leaving, despite the Mirage Beast being contracted.
- Two Golden Core cultivators, Chasing Stars and Chasing Moon, pursue Jiang Wan within the illusion, using a pre-arranged array formation to trap her.
- Jiang Wan uses her Void-Rending Claw to escape through a spatial rift, leaving the two cultivators behind.
- After the array formation dissipates, the cultivators regain their senses, and He Yingqiu reports Jiang Wan's predicament to Venerable Yu Yi.
- Venerable Miaoyu and Venerable Yu Yi try to sense Jiang Wan's aura, but it's undetectable.
- He Yingqiu uses divination to determine Jiang Wan's fortune, revealing a shocking result.
Character Developments
- Jiang Wan demonstrates her strength and resourcefulness, using her skills and talismans to evade her pursuers.
- He Yingqiu shows concern for Jiang Wan's safety and tries to help her, but is held back by the small jellyfish (Mirage Beast).
- Venerable Yu Yi and Venerable Miaoyu display their power and wisdom, trying to locate Jiang Wan and assess the situation.
Significant Themes
- The power of illusions and array formations in cultivation.
- The importance of resourcefulness and adaptability in facing unexpected situations.
- The theme of mentorship and concern for one's disciple, as shown by Venerable Yu Yi and He Yingqiu.
Character Interactions
- Jiang Wan and the Mirage Beast (small jellyfish) have a playful interaction, with the beast showing concern for Jiang Wan's safety while also teasing her.
- He Yingqiu and the Mirage Beast have a mentor-mentee relationship, with He Yingqiu trying to protect the beast and the beast trying to keep He Yingqiu safe.
- Venerable Yu Yi and Venerable Miaoyu display a friendly and cooperative relationship, working together to assess the situation and locate Jiang Wan.