Ch. 601No Goodbyes; Bei Ming Bestows Treasure
Key Plot Points and Events
- The chapter discusses the political landscape of the Primordial Wilderness after the Demon Calamity.
- Bei Ming (Wen Zu) discusses the challenges of gathering the Luck of the Ten Thousand Clans to prove the Dao, with the Wu Clan being a significant obstacle.
- Bei Ming decides to leave the Primordial Wilderness to seek a new Dao path and resolve calamities in Hundun.
- He bestows his treasures upon Ling Yan, entrusting her with the leadership of the Literary Sect and its protection against All Saints.
- Bei Ming departs from the Great Void Palace without a grand farewell, leaving only a strand of his Divine Sense to aid Ling Yan in times of need.
Character Developments
- Bei Ming (Wen Zu): He decides to leave the Primordial Wilderness to seek a new Dao path and maintain the balance of power among Saints. He entrusts the Literary Sect to Ling Yan and bestows his treasures upon her.
- Ling Yan: She is appointed as the new sect master of the Literary Sect by Bei Ming. She is determined to protect the sect and face the challenges of All Saints.
- Nüwa and Ming He: They acknowledge Bei Ming's decision and express their support for Ling Yan as the new sect master. They maintain their alliance with the Literary Sect.
Significant Themes
- Balance of Power: Bei Ming emphasizes the importance of maintaining a balance of power among Saints to prevent the Immeasurable Calamity caused by their desires.
- Succession and Entrustment: Bei Ming entrusts the Literary Sect to Ling Yan, symbolizing the passing of responsibility and the expectation of her growth as a leader.
- Non-Attachment: Bei Ming's departure without a grand farewell reflects his non-attachment to worldly affairs, emphasizing his focus on the greater issues at hand.
Character Interactions
- Bei Ming and Ling Yan: Bei Ming entrusts the Literary Sect to Ling Yan, expressing his confidence in her abilities and leaving behind treasures to aid her in her role as sect master.
- Bei Ming, Nüwa, and Ming He: The three discuss the political landscape and the challenges ahead. Nüwa and Ming He express their support for Ling Yan as the new sect master and their continued alliance with the Literary Sect.
- Bei Ming and Mystic Turtle: In a brief exchange, Bei Ming acknowledges Mystic Turtle as the last fellow daoist he sees before his departure, highlighting their shared history and respect for one another.