Ch. 201The Birth of Taiyi—Why Was Donghua Born?
Key Plot Points and Events
- Taiyi and Donghua engage in a chess game, representing a clash of their Great Daos.
- Donghua wins the game, absorbing Taiyi's origin power.
- Donghua completes his God Path cultivation, merging his Immortal, God, and Mo paths.
- Donghua announces the emergence of the Postnatal God Path, receiving ninety percent of the Mysterious Yellow Merit.
- The Immortal Dao and the God Path coexist, each with its advantages and disadvantages.
- The Xuanmen is set to emerge, with the Three Pure Ones planning to preach their respective Dao Sutras.
Character Developments
- Taiyi: Admits defeat in the chess game, acknowledges Donghua's understanding of him, and accepts his fate.
- Donghua: Completes his God Path cultivation, reaches the peak of Quasi-Saint, and announces the Postnatal God Path.
- Taishang: Recognizes the uniqueness and value of the God Path, plans to preach his Dao Sutra through avatars.
- Tongtian: Acknowledges the God Path's benefits for later-born cultivators, plans to establish a great sect for the Xuanmen.
Significant Themes
- The coexistence and interdependence of the Immortal Dao and the God Path.
- The importance of spreading the Great Dao and accepting disciples.
- The struggle between fate and personal choice, as seen in Taiyi's acceptance of his destiny.
Character Interactions
- Taiyi and Donghua: Their chess game represents a deep understanding and acceptance of each other's Great Daos.
- Taishang and Tongtian: They discuss the emergence of the God Path, the Xuanmen, and their plans to preach their respective Dao Sutras.
- Donghua and the Heavenly Dao: Donghua announces the Postnatal God Path to the Heavenly Dao, receiving Mysterious Yellow Merit in return.