# WebtoonLib — Elixir of the Sun #97

## Series
- title: Elixir of the Sun
- slug: elixir-of-the-sun-d2ec80

## Chapter
- number: 97
- release_date: 2025-03-12

### Summary
The current chapter focuses on the emotional fallout of the prophecy, centering on the second male lead, Karan. A direct confrontation occurs between a jealous Emperor Dhan and Karan, where Dhan astutely calls out Karan's developing romantic feelings for Bayan. Though Karan attempts to deny it, his visible blushing betrays his affection, confirming his position as a romantic rival and solidifying the fated connection between him and Bayan as the second divine "beast." This development has sparked intense and divided reactions from readers, with many staunchly opposing the introduction of a love triangle out of loyalty to the primary couple, while others express sympathy and affection for Karan's character. The narrative also prompts further speculation about Karan's lineage and their divine punishment, which readers theorize is an inability to process emotions—a condition that his interactions with Bayan are beginning to break. The story's focus has pivoted from political maneuvering to this new, complex emotional conflict.
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- summary_verification: unverified

## Spoiler
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### Safe teaser
The current chapter focuses on the emotional fallout of the prophecy, centering on the second male lead, Karan.

### Spoiler summary
The current chapter focuses on the emotional fallout of the prophecy, centering on the second male lead, Karan. A direct confrontation occurs between a jealous Emperor Dhan and Karan, where Dhan astutely calls out Karan's developing romantic feelings for Bayan. Though Karan attempts to deny it, his visible blushing betrays his affection, confirming his position as a romantic rival and solidifying the fated connection between him and Bayan as the second divine "beast." This development has sparked intense and divided reactions from readers, with many staunchly opposing the introduction of a love triangle out of loyalty to the primary couple, while others express sympathy and affection for Karan's character. The narrative also prompts further speculation about Karan's lineage and their divine punishment, which readers theorize is an inability to process emotions—a condition that his interactions with Bayan are beginning to break. The story's focus has pivoted from political maneuvering to this new, complex emotional conflict.

## Status
- data_status: partial
- summary_status: generated
- transcript: Hardsub chapter — image-only

## See also
- [WebtoonLib — Elixir of the Sun #97](/series/elixir-of-the-sun-d2ec80/chapter-97)
- for_series_detail: /llms-series/elixir-of-the-sun-d2ec80

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