Ch. 301Zixiao Palace Is a Great Place for a Wagering Match
Key Plot Points and Events
- Tongtian Cult Master returns to Golden Ao Island with Li Xiao after the incident with the Immortal Slaying Sword Formation.
- Taishang Laojun and Primordial Heavenly Venerate report Tongtian Cult Master's actions to the Dao Ancestor.
- Tongtian Cult Master and Li Xiao go to Purple Heaven Palace to face the Dao Ancestor.
- Li Xiao proposes a bet with Taishang Laojun and Primordial Heavenly Venerate: if Jieyin and Zhunti create human script, Tongtian Cult Master will hand over the Four Immortal Slaying Swords and the Immortal Slaying Formation Diagram; if not, Taishang Laojun and Primordial Heavenly Venerate will give up a gourd of Nine-Turn Golden Elixirs and thirty Immortal Apricots.
- The Dao Ancestor agrees to act as a witness.
Character Developments
- Tongtian Cult Master is anxious and worried about facing the Dao Ancestor's punishment.
- Li Xiao remains carefree and confident, even in the face of potential danger.
- Taishang Laojun and Primordial Heavenly Venerate are eager to bet, but Taishang Laojun is initially hesitant due to Li Xiao's cunning nature.
Significant Themes
- Gambling and risk-taking: Li Xiao's proposal of a bet highlights the theme of risk and reward, with high stakes involved.
- Scheming and manipulation: Li Xiao's cunning nature is evident in his ability to turn the situation around and propose a bet that benefits him.
Character Interactions
- Tongtian Cult Master and Li Xiao: Tongtian Cult Master is exasperated by Li Xiao's carefree attitude and schemes, but Li Xiao remains confident and reassuring.
- Li Xiao and Taishang Laojun/Primordial Heavenly Venerate: Li Xiao's cunning nature is evident in his interactions with Taishang Laojun and Primordial Heavenly Venerate, as he manipulates them into accepting his bet.