Ch. 61Human Emperor Xiang's Aid, the Chaos Dao Lord's Name Spreads Across the Primordial World
Key Plot Points and Events
- Chaos Dao Lord returns to the Lie Shan tribe and instructs Shennong to prepare for receiving the pill refining art from the Human Teachings' sect leader.
- Shennong leads his tribesmen in a seven-day fasting and worshipping ritual to beseech the Grand Pure Saint for the pill refining art.
- Grand Master Xuandu arrives in Chen Du, passes down the Golden Core Great Dao and the Shennong Ding to Shennong, and leaves.
- Shennong builds "Grand Pure Daoist Temples" and "Upper Purity Daoist Temples" to honor the Grand Pure Saint and Chaos Dao Lord.
- Shennong masters the pill refining art and reaches the Half-step Golden Immortal stage. Chaos Dao Lord gives him a whip to aid in identifying herbs.
- Chaos Dao Lord takes Shennong to Golden Ao Island to meet Sect Master Tongtian and pay respects to the Patriarch.
Character Developments
- Chaos Dao Lord: Maintains his non-action stance but secures a portion of Merit for Xuandu. He shows affection and concern for Shennong's safety.
- Shennong: Demonstrates sincerity and dedication in his pursuit of the pill refining art. He shows responsibility and determination to help his people, even at the risk of his own life.
- Grand Master Xuandu: Acts as a messenger, passing down the Great Dao and the Shennong Ding to Shennong on behalf of the Grand Pure Saint.
Significant Themes
- Sincerity and Dedication: Shennong's sincerity in worshipping the Grand Pure Saint and his dedication to learning the pill refining art to save his people are rewarded.
- Responsibility and Sacrifice: Shennong's willingness to sacrifice himself to identify all the poisonous things in the world highlights his responsibility towards his people.
- Mentorship and Guidance: Chaos Dao Lord's guidance of Shennong, including passing down his knowledge of artifact refining and taking him to meet Sect Master Tongtian, illustrates the importance of mentorship in the cultivation world.
Character Interactions
- Chaos Dao Lord and Shennong: The relationship between teacher and disciple is evident, with Chaos Dao Lord showing affection and concern for Shennong's safety and Shennong expressing gratitude and dedication to his teacher.
- Shennong and the Human Race: Shennong's interaction with his tribesmen shows his responsibility and dedication towards his people, as he leads them in worship and later builds temples to honor the Grand Pure Saint and Chaos Dao Lord.
- Chaos Dao Lord and Grand Master Xuandu: Their interaction is brief but shows respect and acknowledgment of each other's roles, with Chaos Dao Lord not interfering with Grand Master Xuandu's mission to pass down the Great Dao.