Ch. 381Beating Up Laozi Right in Front of Laozi (Continued)
Key Plot Points and Events
- The group arrives at the Eight Sceneries Palace on Shouyang Mountain, finding a "Laozi" cultivating inside.
- The "Laozi" reveals a sinister plan to use Xuan Du to seize the Primordial Violet Qi and become a Saint, intending to backstab his brother Hongjun.
- Laozi and his disciples confront the "Laozi" inside, leading to a physical altercation where Xuan Dan and Xuan Du beat him severely.
Character Developments
- Xuan Dan and Xuan Du show their loyalty and protectiveness towards their Senior Brother, Hongjun.
- "Laozi" in this world is revealed to be cunning and manipulative, willing to backstab his brother for personal gain.
- Laozi remains calm and unperturbed despite his disciples' actions, showing his detachment from external events.
Significant Themes
- Betrayal and Backstabbing: The "Laozi" in this world is willing to betray his brother, Hongjun, for personal gain, highlighting the theme of betrayal and backstabbing in this Primordial Era.
- Loyalty and Protectiveness: Xuan Dan and Xuan Du's actions demonstrate their loyalty and protectiveness towards their Senior Brother, Hongjun.
- Wu Wei (Non-Action): Laozi's calm and detached response to his disciples' actions reflects the philosophy of Wu Wei, or non-action, suggesting that he believes in letting things unfold naturally without interference.
Character Interactions
- Xuan Dan and Xuan Du interact with the "Laozi" inside the Eight Sceneries Palace, leading to a physical altercation where they beat him severely.
- Laozi interacts with Xuan Du and Xuan Dan, showing his detachment from their actions and his belief in the natural unfoldment of events.
- The "Laozi" inside the Eight Sceneries Palace interacts with Xuan Du, revealing his manipulative plan to use him to seize the Primordial Violet Qi and become a Saint.