Ch. 21The Third Lecture in the Purple Cloud Palace, Distributing the Violet Qi, Xuanxiao: Why Is There None for Me?
Key Plot Points and Events
- The Purple Heaven Palace's Three Lectures open after a hundred years, inviting those with fate to listen to the Dao.
- Hongjun lectures on the Dao of Sages, explaining the path to immortality and indestructibility.
- Hongjun distributes Primordial Violet Qi, aiding seven disciples in their path to Sainthood, including Taiyi, Jieyin, and Zhunti.
- Hongjun distributes spiritual treasures, including the Taiji Diagram, Pangu Banner, Immortal-Slaying Four Swords, Yin Yang Pendant, Blazing Sun Profound Yang Halberd, Red Embroidered Ball, Diagram of Mountains and Rivers, Twelve-grade Golden Lotus of Merit, and Blessing Divine Pestle.
- Hongjun announces his intention to merge with the Dao and leaves his spiritual treasures on the Treasure Distribution Rock for his disciples.
Character Developments
- Hongjun, as the Dao Ancestor, demonstrates his wisdom and benevolence in guiding his disciples and distributing treasures.
- Taiyi, though initially worried about not being considered for Sainthood, is later acknowledged by Hongjun and receives multiple spiritual treasures.
- Xuanxiao, Hongjun's grand-nephew, displays ambition and cunning in seeking a spiritual treasure to suppress destiny.
- Jieyin and Zhunti, despite their complaints about their lands, show respect and obedience to Hongjun.
Significant Themes
- The path to immortality and Sainthood requires great merit, self-cultivation, or the aid of Primordial Violet Qi.
- The importance of spiritual treasures in supporting destiny and power.
- The master-disciple bond and Hongjun's desire to fulfill it before merging with the Dao.
Character Interactions
- Hongjun interacts with his disciples, guiding them and distributing treasures based on their merits and needs.
- Taiyi and Xuanxiao both question Hongjun about their paths to Sainthood, revealing their ambitions and insecurities.
- Jieyin and Zhunti interact with Hongjun, expressing their concerns about their lands but ultimately accepting his decisions.
- Yuanshi and Laozi interact with Hongjun and Xuanxiao, displaying their wisdom and support for their fellow disciples.