Ch. 161Laozi's Condition, Ancestor Witch Essence Blood
Key Plot Points and Events
- Laozi offers to help Ancestor Witch Xuanming condense a Primordial Spirit in exchange for one drop of essence blood from each of the Twelve Ancestor Witches.
- The Ancestor Witches agree, and the Three Pure Ones (Laozi, Yuanshi Tianzun, and Sect Master Tongtian) work together to help Xuanming condense her Primordial Spirit.
- Nuwa watches helplessly, knowing this will greatly strengthen Xuanming and potentially allow her to attempt true Attainment of Dao.
Character Developments
- Laozi demonstrates his strategic thinking and willingness to make deals for mutual benefit, aiming to strengthen Xuanming and obtain the Ancestor Witches' essence blood.
- The Ancestor Witches show their determination to help Xuanming, even at the cost of their essence blood.
- Nuwa's role is reduced to an observer, unable to interfere with the proceedings.
Significant Themes
- The power of cooperation and mutual benefit between different factions (Three Pure Ones and Ancestor Witches).
- The potential of Ancestor Witch Xuanming, who could become a formidable cultivator with a Primordial Spirit.
- The strategic planning and long-term vision of Laozi.
Character Interactions
- Laozi, Yuanshi Tianzun, and Sect Master Tongtian work together to help Xuanming, demonstrating their unity and shared goal.
- The Twelve Ancestor Witches show their loyalty and support for Xuanming, agreeing to give their essence blood to help her.
- Nuwa's presence is acknowledged but has little impact on the events, highlighting her isolation from the main factions.