Laozi

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Laozi (老子)
Alias(es)	Grand Pure One Laozi; Eldest Brother; Senior Martial Uncle
Species/Race	One of the Three Pure Ones, beings transformed from Pangu's Primordial Spirit 2
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Three Pure Ones; Kunlun Mountain; Jade Void Dao Field; disciple of Hongjun Dao Ancestor 18 27
Occupation/Role	Eldest of the Three Pure Ones; cultivator, Dao instructor, alchemist, and artifact refiner
First Appearance	Chapter 1

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Cultivation enhancement (realm unspecified)	4	Tempered his Primordial Spirit with Chaos Spirit Fluid from the Chaos Spirit Spring alongside Yuanshi and Tongtian.
Spiritual clarity / breakthrough (realm unspecified)	32	Worshipping Hongjun's likeness granted him a clear spiritual consciousness and accelerated his cultivation.

Background / History

As the eldest of the Three Pure Ones, Laozi approved Yuanshi's decision to accept Nan Ji as a disciple after assessing the celestial crane's origins and connection to Yuanshi. He praised Nan Ji's conduct and accepted the latter's formal respects as a martial nephew 1.

Laozi personally transmitted the Three Pure Ones Primordial Scripture to Nan Ji. After Nan Ji declined compensation for the Three Pure Ones' lack of protective treasures and expressed gratitude for their guidance, Laozi declared him the Three Pure Ones' first disciple with Yuanshi and Tongtian's agreement 2.

At Xuanqing Peak, Laozi recognized that the location was fated to become the Three Pure Ones' Daoist dojo. He joined his brothers in breaking its Innate Guardian Array and later used the Chaos Spirit Spring to temper his Primordial Spirit 3 4. In recognition of Nan Ji's restraint in refusing the spring water, Laozi supported giving him the Twenty-Four-Petal Verdant Creation Lotus 4.

Nan Ji later refined the lotus into three treasures and gave one staff to Laozi. Though moved by the gift, Laozi accepted it after sensing its Heavenly Dao-ordained connection to him 5. He also entrusted Nan Ji with the Heaven and Earth Mysterious Yellow Exquisite Pagoda while the Three Pure Ones recovered from the exertion of empowering the Soul Slaying Staff 6.

After Nan Ji built the Jade Void Dao Field, Laozi named Yuanshi's central palace Jade Void Palace and accepted Nan Ji's name for his own residence, Eight Sceneries Palace 18. Within that palace, Laozi advised Nan Ji that the chief disciple's destiny was tied to the Three Pure Ones and entrusted him with mediating the future disagreements between Yuanshi and Tongtian 19.

Laozi refined and sealed Pangu's essence blood within Nan Ji's Soul Slaying Staff rather than allowing Nan Ji to use it immediately to reshape his body. The seal both safeguarded the essence blood and strengthened the staff 19 35.

At the Purple Heaven Palace, Hongjun accepted Laozi, Yuanshi, Tongtian, and Nuwa as disciples after his sermon on the realm above Da Luo 27. Laozi later received the Purple Gold Gourd and the four banana fans Nan Ji had asked him to refine, promising to find Nan Ji a better treasure in return 22 24.

Appearance

Laozi is depicted with an elderly appearance and a beard, which he frequently strokes while observing others or considering a matter 1 17 24.

• Often wears a calm or faintly smiling expression when speaking to Nan Ji 1 17.
• His normally placid demeanor can turn stern when Tongtian's conduct threatens the Three Pure Ones' dignity or Nan Ji's safety 28.

Personality

Laozi is composed, observant, and deliberate. He evaluates Nan Ji's conduct before acting, values proper etiquette, and favors measured decisions over impulsive conflict 1 2 19. His understanding of the Dao is reflected in his naming of the Jade Void Dao Field and his inclination toward the Way of Non-Action 18.

Though often quiet, Laozi is deeply protective of Nan Ji. He gives the young disciple cultivation guidance, lends him powerful treasures, refines his artifacts, and explains the responsibilities that accompany the Three Pure Ones' protection 6 19 24. He also acts as a stabilizing force between Yuanshi and Tongtian, warning others not to intervene recklessly when their conflict must be resolved by the brothers themselves 47.

Laozi has a dry, understated sense of humor. He laughed when Nan Ji jokingly requested the Heaven and Earth Mysterious Yellow Exquisite Pagoda after gifting him the banana fans, calling him a “little rascal” 24.

Abilities & Skills

Dao Instruction and Foresight

Laozi possesses extensive knowledge of cultivation and the Great Desolation, which he shares selectively with Nan Ji.

• Transmitted the Three Pure Ones Primordial Scripture, an inheritance containing cultivation methods and knowledge of the Great Desolation 2.
• Identified Nan Ji's connection to the Three Pure Ones' destiny, explaining that it would bring opportunities and help him escape danger 19.
• Foretold that Yuanshi and Tongtian's divergent Daos would cause future conflict and tasked Nan Ji with mediating between them and their future disciples 19.
• Recognized Xuanqing Peak as the Three Pure Ones' destined Daoist dojo 3.

Alchemy and Artifact Refinement

Laozi operates an alchemy furnace in Eight Sceneries Palace and is entrusted with refining spiritual materials and artifacts.

• Refined and sealed Pangu's essence blood within Nan Ji's Soul Slaying Staff, making the weapon lighter and greatly strengthening its corruptive power against Primordial Spirits 19 35.
• Refined the Four Symbols Banana Tree into four mid-grade Innate Spiritual Treasure fans aligned with earth, fire, wind, and water 24.
• Was asked to refine the bodies of the Primordial Yin-Yang Flood Dragons into treasures after Nan Ji subdued them 39.

Heaven and Earth Mysterious Yellow Exquisite Pagoda

Laozi possesses the Heaven and Earth Mysterious Yellow Exquisite Pagoda, a Houtian Merit Supreme Treasure whose defensive power can rival a Xiantian Supreme Treasure 6.

• Lent the pagoda to Nan Ji for protection during his travels 6 32.
• Its appearance intimidated the Ghost Chariot, which recognized it as Laozi's treasure and realized Nan Ji's connection to the Three Pure Ones 8.
• Nan Ji used it to defend against the Primordial Yin-Yang Flood Dragons and later contained enemies within it 34 39.
• Laozi used it to release the injured Queen Mother of the West at Changsheng Hall 50.

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Heaven and Earth Mysterious Yellow Exquisite Pagoda — Laozi's Houtian Merit Supreme Treasure; a peerless defensive artifact frequently lent to Nan Ji 6 19.
• Purple Gold Gourd — Mid-grade Innate Spiritual Treasure obtained by Laozi during the gourd-vine treasure division 22.
• Four Banana Fans — Four mid-grade Innate Spiritual Treasures refined from the Four Symbols Banana Tree and gifted to Laozi by Nan Ji 24.
• Alchemy Furnace — A large furnace kept within Eight Sceneries Palace for alchemy and artifact refinement 19.

Relationships

• Yuanshi — Younger brother and fellow Three Pure One. Laozi generally supports Yuanshi's authority over Nan Ji while moderating tensions between Yuanshi and Tongtian 1 3 47.
• Tongtian — Younger brother and fellow Three Pure One. Laozi frequently restrains or corrects Tongtian's impulsive behavior, particularly regarding disciples and disputes with Yuanshi 28 31 42.
• Nan Ji — Senior martial uncle and co-recognizer of the Three Pure Ones' first disciple. Laozi teaches, advises, equips, and trusts Nan Ji with preserving unity among the Three Pure Ones' future disciples 2 19 24.
• Hongjun Dao Ancestor — Master. Hongjun accepted Laozi as a disciple following his sermon at the Purple Heaven Palace 27.
• Zhao Gongming, Yunxiao, Bixiao, and Qiongxiao — Tongtian's eventual personal disciples. Laozi permitted them to shelter in Changsheng Hall during Yuanshi and Tongtian's conflict 47.

Notable Quotes

“Good! This child has excellent character and can be the first disciple of my Three Pure Ones!” 2

“The Dao is emptiness, and all things are born from existence, which in turn is born from emptiness. Therefore, let it be named Jade Void!” 18

“Your Master and your Junior Martial Uncle have completely different Daos. They will inevitably have disagreements in the future, and you must do your best to mediate.” 19