Ch. 581Asking the Ancestor for the Four Swords of Immortal Slaying
Key Plot Points and Events
- Hongjun Ancestor attains the Dao, causing a stir in the Great Dao and inspiring other cultivators.
- The Ancestor announces he will expound the Dao at Purple Cloud Palace in the Primordial Chaos beyond the heavens, three thousand years later.
- Wu Chu asks his master for the Four Swords of Immortal Slaying, but the Ancestor delays the decision.
- The Ancestor moves Jade Capital Grotto-Heaven to the Primordial Chaos beyond the domain.
- Wu Chu meets the Three Kunlun Brothers and the couple of West Kunlun on Kunlun Mountain. They plan to meet at Purple Jade Mountain before traveling to Purple Cloud Palace together.
- Wu Chu plans to pick up the disciples of Senior Yin Yang and Senior Qiankun before reuniting with his other two wives.
Character Developments
- Wu Chu shows ambition and cunning by asking for the Four Swords of Immortal Slaying and arranging meetings with other cultivators.
- The Ancestor demonstrates decisiveness and efficiency in moving Jade Capital Grotto-Heaven.
- The Three Kunlun Brothers and the couple of West Kunlun show eagerness to learn from the Ancestor but have different views on relying on Wu Chu.
Significant Themes
- The pursuit of the Dao and truth, and the inspiration drawn from the Ancestor's attainment.
- The importance of affinity in finding Purple Cloud Palace.
- The tension between competition and cooperation among cultivators.
Character Interactions
- Wu Chu interacts with the Ancestor, showing respect and ambition.
- Wu Chu communicates with the Three Kunlun Brothers and the couple of West Kunlun, arranging a meeting at Purple Jade Mountain.
- Taishang and Eastern King Duke have a private conversation, with Taishang taking the blame for Eastern King Duke's actions.