Ch. 301Father and Son Both Calculate, Each Gains Something!
Key Plot Points and Events
- Li Ping'an and Li Dazhi discuss the merit and Karmic Obstacles of various sects, including the Chan Sect, Human Teachings, Western Teachings, and Jie Teachings.
- Li Ping'an discovers the vast Karmic Obstacles of the Western Teachings, mainly due to their association with fierce demons.
- Li Dazhi plans to establish new sects to erode the Western Teachings' incense and offerings, while Li Ping'an decides to give the Jie Teachings more opportunities to gain merit.
Character Developments
- Li Ping'an becomes more decisive and strategic in his approach to handling the different sects.
- Li Dazhi shows his cunning and scheming side, planning to undermine the Western Teachings' power.
Significant Themes
- The balance of power between the different sects and the Heavenly Court.
- The manipulation of incense, merit, and Karmic Obstacles to gain an advantage.
- The consequences of past actions (Karmic Obstacles) and their impact on the present.
Character Interactions
- Li Ping'an and Li Dazhi collaborate to outmaneuver the Western Teachings, each with their own plan.
- Li Ping'an considers the needs and desires of the Jie Teachings, while Li Dazhi schemes to undermine the Western Teachings' power base.