Duobao
Primordial Chaos: Banished from Sect of Interception? I'll Slack Off, What Do You Regret?
Biodata
| Feature | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | Duobao (多宝) 1 |
| Alias(es) | Daoist Duobao; Shakyamuni Buddha; Duobao Tathagata Buddha 571 572 |
| Gender | Male 1 |
| Affiliation | Formerly the Sect of Interception; later the Western Sect 571 |
| Occupation/Role | Former First Seat and eldest senior brother of the Sect of Interception; later a Buddha Patriarch and master of Spirit Mountain 2 741 |
| First Appearance | Chapter 1 1 |
Power Progression
| Stage / Realm / Level | Chapter | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Early-stage Golden Immortal of Grand Dao | 77 | Duobao considers his cultivation inadequate beside several fellow disciples and resolves to enter seclusion. |
| Early-stage Quasi-Sage | 179 | Having entered the realm, he takes the Immortal Slaying Sword to test his strength against Ling Xiao. |
| Mid-stage Quasi-Sage | 315 | Refines the Mountain and Rivers State Diagram and comprehends Qiankun Law; fellow disciples identify him as a mid-stage Quasi-Sage. |
| Peak Quasi-Sage | 560 | His realm immediately before the loss of the Twenty-Four Sea Pacifying Pearls. |
| Late-stage Quasi-Sage | 560 | Falls to this stage after the pearls cease anchoring his good and evil corpses; he hastily substitutes lesser treasures. |
History
As the Sect of Interception’s head disciple, Duobao expected to inherit Tongtian’s mantle. Tongtian’s praise of Ling Xiao as a potential sect master made him see his junior brother as a rival. Duobao worked behind the scenes to remove Ling Xiao and, when Ling Xiao left, demanded that he surrender the Shangqing Dao Arts 1 2.
Duobao subsequently handled sect affairs on Tongtian’s behalf. He led disciples toward Phoenix Perch Mountain during the Demon Court crisis, later fought Ling Xiao in the Netherworld, and suffered severe injuries in that defeat 112 162 181 182. During the Investiture of the Gods War, he commanded the Ten Thousand Immortals Sword Formation. Ran Deng’s seizure of his Twenty-Four Sea Pacifying Pearls weakened him; Xuandu and Lu Ya then suppressed him, and Xuandu captured him in the Exquisite Pagoda of Heaven and Earth 552 560.
After the sect’s defeat, Duobao chose the Western Sect rather than attempt to rebuild the Sect of Interception. He swore a Heavenly Dao Oath severing his ties with Tongtian, became a disciple of Jieyin and Zhunti, and transformed into Shakyamuni Buddha 570 571 572. He later advised surviving former fellow disciples to establish a Supreme Pure Sword Sect without invoking Tongtian or the Sect of Interception 741.
Appearance
Duobao is described wearing a Daoist robe before his conversion. Under Zhunti’s guidance, his appearance changes to that of a Buddha 70 572.
- Brocade Kesa marked with faint Buddhist Dao runes 572.
- Lotus platform beneath his feet 572.
- Rounded flesh protrusions replacing his formerly bound hair 572.
Personality
Duobao’s ambition for leadership shapes his early rivalry with Ling Xiao. He conceals resentment behind a composed manner, yet also takes responsibility for fellow disciples: he manages sect affairs, tries to protect Bi Xiao from further mistreatment, and gives Kong Xuan his accompanying Golden Bowl when Kong Xuan needs a vessel for his self corpse 1 70 112 471.
He repeatedly rejects suggestions that he join the Western Sect and publicly swears loyalty to Tongtian. Following his capture, however, he acknowledges his affinity for the Buddhist Dao and chooses the Western Sect’s offer. His decision devastates Tongtian, and Duobao later shows guilt when they meet again 332 528 571 637.
Abilities & Skills
Qiankun Law
Duobao comprehends Qiankun Law after refining the Mountain and Rivers State Diagram 315.
- Uses it alongside spiritual treasures to suppress space and attack Demon Lord Jidu 440.
- Draws on it to command the Ten Thousand Immortals Sword Formation during his final struggle against Xuandu and Lu Ya 560.
Formations
- Helps operate the Immortal Slaying Sword Formation with Kong Xuan, Yun Xiao, and Our Lady of Wudang 389.
- Serves with Kong Xuan and Yun Xiao as one of the three cores of the Ten Thousand Immortals Sword Formation; it remains intact while they can continue fighting 552.
Buddhist Dao
- Grasps Buddhist Sanskrit texts readily when Zhunti releases him from restraint 571.
- Comprehends the Buddhist insights Zhunti grants him during his transformation into Shakyamuni Buddha 572.
Equipment / Weapons / Items
- Mountain and Rivers State Diagram — bestowed by Tongtian; Duobao refines it to comprehend Qiankun Law 315.
- Heart-Piercing Lock — used against Ling Xiao, whose Pure Creation Dao destroys it 182.
- Immortal Slaying Sword — carried during his confrontation with Ling Xiao; Tongtian later assigns him one of the Four Swords of Zhu Xian for the war 179 484.
- Golden Bowl — his accompanying High-Grade Primordial Spiritual Treasure, given to Kong Xuan as a vessel for his self corpse 471.
- Twenty-Four Sea Pacifying Pearls — anchor his good and evil corpses; Ran Deng seizes them in battle. After joining the Western Sect, Duobao leaves them with Burning Lamp 560 572.
- Spirit Coffin Lamp — received from Burning Lamp in exchange for the pearls 572.
Relationships
- Tongtian — former master. Duobao leads the sect’s disciples in his absence, then severs their master-disciple bond by Heavenly Dao Oath 466 571.
- Ling Xiao — former junior brother and leadership rival. Ling Xiao defeats him in the Netherworld; they exchange respectful greetings after Duobao’s conversion 1 182 572.
- Our Lady of Wudang — fellow senior disciple and collaborator in sect affairs and battles 112 181 466.
- Kong Xuan — fellow disciple who protects him from conversion laws and later receives Duobao’s Golden Bowl 332 471.
- Jieyin and Zhunti — his Western Sect masters after his oath; Zhunti guides his transformation into Shakyamuni Buddha 571 572.
- Burning Lamp — takes possession of Duobao’s Sea Pacifying Pearls and gives him the Spirit Coffin Lamp 560 572.
Notable Quotes
“Even if my body and soul are destroyed and my Dao vanishes, nothing can stop my loyalty to the Sect of Interception and my master.” 528
“From this day forth, I shall no longer be a member of the Sect of Interception.” 571