Ch. 321Dao Creates All Things Seal
Key Plot Points and Events
- Daoist (Kunlun Divine Lord) creates a stone seal using his Great Dao divine ability, manifesting from nothingness.
- He carves "Dao Creates All Things" on the seal and throws it into the Mortal World.
- The seal lands in a great mountain, transforming the area's minerals, metals, and soil into spirit materials, creating a spirit vein.
- Changes in the Earth Dragon mountain range cause various sects to investigate, suspecting a connection to Kunlun Mountain.
- In Gaojing, there's a bumper harvest, and the Earth Deity temple flourishes with offerings.
- A Mountain God laments its lack of offerings and incense compared to the Earth Deity.
- A Ghost God Chariot arrives, bestowing the Mountain God with the Dao Creates All Things Seal and new responsibilities.
Character Developments
- Kunlun Divine Lord (Daoist): He demonstrates his power and understanding of the Great Dao by creating the seal, showing his literary talent and divine ability.
- Cloud Lord: He displays his sycophantic nature, flattering the Daoist.
- General Donkey: It shows its limited intelligence and lack of useful input.
- Mountain God: It expresses envy of the Earth Deity's position and is later bestowed new responsibilities and a magical artifact.
Significant Themes
- Great Dao and Divine Abilities: The Daoist's ability to create the seal from nothingness and transform an area demonstrates his understanding and power of the Great Dao.
- Incense and Merit: The Mountain God's lament highlights the importance of incense and merit in the divine path, reflecting the relationship between divine beings and mortals.
- Transformation and Change: The transformation of the mountain range and the Gaojing harvest show the power of divine intervention and the changes it brings to the world.
Character Interactions
- Daoist and Cloud Lord: Cloud Lord flatters the Daoist, trying to influence what he should carve on the seal.
- Daoist and General Donkey: The Daoist seeks General Donkey's opinion but finds it lacking.
- Mountain God and Ghost Official: The Mountain God receives a new responsibility and magical artifact from the Underworld, marking a change in its role.