Ch. 141Trading for the Seven Star Sword and Establishing the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors!
Key Plot Points & Events
- Ye Xuan obtains the Imperial Seal of the Son of Heaven, making him possess three supreme treasures of the Emperor's Great Dao.
- Daoist Laozi visits Ye Xuan, offering to help establish the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors in exchange for borrowing the Kongtong Seal.
- Ye Xuan agrees to lend the Kongtong Seal in exchange for the Seven Star Sword, a top-grade Innate Spiritual Treasure.
- Ye Xuan decides to let Daoist Laozi handle the enthronement of the Human Emperors to avoid offending him and gain a powerful treasure.
Character Developments
- Ye Xuan shows political acumen by not alienating Daoist Laozi and gaining a powerful treasure while keeping his disciples' positions as teachers of the Human Emperors.
- Daoist Laozi shows ambition in seeking to establish the Human Teachings and gain a portion of the Human Race's Destiny.
Significant Themes
- Power dynamics and political maneuvering among cultivators.
- The importance of treasures and power of merit in cultivation.
- The consequences of offending Saints and the value of maintaining relationships.
Character Interactions
- Ye Xuan and Daoist Laozi engage in a polite yet strategic negotiation, with Ye Xuan maintaining the upper hand.
- Ye Xuan and Golden Cicada discuss the establishment of the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors, with Ye Xuan bestowing the Seven Star Sword upon Golden Cicada.