Ch. 421The Primordial Celestial Venerable Personally Imparts the Dao, Naming the Twelve Holy True Ones
Key Plot Points and Events
- Amitabha Buddha visits the Soaring Heavens Palace, seeking help from the Three Pure Dao Ancestors against radical Buddhist lineages.
- He reveals that Buddhism plans to merge their destiny with the Human Dao in a grand Dharma assembly in two months.
- Qi WuHuo returns to the palace, and the Three Pure Dao Ancestors suspect him of being Fuxi in disguise.
- Yuqing Primordial Celestial Venerable decides to send Qi WuHuo as the Twelve Holy True Ones to face the Buddhist tribulation instead of going himself.
Character Developments
- Amitabha Buddha shows enlightenment by seeking help from the Dao Ancestors and revealing Buddhism's plans, despite knowing it might not be in Buddhism's best interest.
- Qi WuHuo is acknowledged as a talented disciple by Yuqing Primordial Celestial Venerable and is chosen to be one of the Twelve Holy True Ones.
Significant Themes
- The conflict between Buddhism and Daoism, and the consequences of their actions on the common people.
- The enlightenment and selflessness of Amitabha Buddha.
- The responsibility and burden of power, as seen in Qi WuHuo's new role as one of the Twelve Holy True Ones.
Character Interactions
- Amitabha Buddha interacts with the Three Pure Dao Ancestors, seeking their help against radical Buddhist lineages.
- Qi WuHuo interacts with the Three Pure Dao Ancestors, with Tai Shang and Yuqing Primordial Celestial Venerable acknowledging his talent and potential.
- Shangqing Great Dao Lord interacts with Qi WuHuo, initially suspecting him of being Fuxi in disguise and threatening him with his sword.