Ch. 21Meeting the Three Pure Ones at Azure Wandering Palace
Summary: Meeting the Three Pure Ones at Azure Wandering Palace
Key Plot Points
- Lu Xuan, accompanied by Golden Spirit Holy Mother and Holy Mother Wudang, arrives at Tongtian's newly built Azure Wandering Palace on Golden Ao Island.
- Rather than disturb Tongtian, Lu Xuan quietly sits in a corner while a grand Dao discussion lasts for a thousand years.
- Before the Twelve Ancestral Witches leave, Lu Xuan secretly instructs Houtu to lead them to his Abbot Island, revealing its location and how to enter.
- After the crowd disperses, Golden Spirit tells Tongtian of Lu Xuan's presence. Tongtian personally welcomes him and introduces him to Laozi and Primordial Heavenly Venerable as the one who guided him to Primordial Unity.
- Primordial Heavenly Venerable is initially disdainful toward Lu Xuan (seeing he is a Six-Eared Macaque), but changes his attitude after perceiving Lu Xuan's origins as an innate being formed from a fallen Chaos Demon God.
- Laozi also recognizes Lu Xuan's extraordinary origins and treats him with respect.
- Lu Xuan offers a congratulatory gift to Tongtian: Primordial Enlightenment Tea and Three Lights Divine Water. He asks Laozi to use the Six Ding Six Jia Divine Fire to boil the water.
Character Developments
- Lu Xuan: Deliberately low-profile and humble; avoids drawing attention despite his importance. Shows strategic social awareness by deferring to the Sages and not revealing too much.
- Tongtian: Deeply grateful to Lu Xuan; treats him as a close brother and honored guest, but respects Lu Xuan's wish to keep a low profile.
- Primordial Heavenly Venerable: Initially arrogant and elitist, but becomes accepting after learning Lu Xuan's noble origins, reflecting the Primordial World's preoccupation with status.
- Laozi: Calm, perceptive, and discerning; quickly recognizes Lu Xuan's exceptional nature and speaks respectfully.
- Golden Spirit Holy Mother & Holy Mother Wudang: Reverent toward Lu Xuan and protective of his wishes.
Significant Themes
- The importance of origins and karmic fortune in the Primordial World.
- Humility vs. pride—Lu Xuan's restraint contrasts with Primordial Heavenly Venerable's haughtiness.
- The value of Dao companionship and mutual respect among cultivators.
- Gifts and hospitality as markers of alliance and gratitude.
Character Interactions
- Golden Spirit and Wudang escort Lu Xuan and answer his preferences, showing their gratitude for the White Lotus.
- Lu Xuan coordinates with Houtu via secret voice transmission, arranging the Ancestral Witches' safe departure.
- Tongtian enthusiastically pulls Lu Xuan before his elder brothers, subtly revealing his debt to Lu Xuan.
- Primordial Heavenly Venerable questions Lu Xuan's credibility, but softens after examining his origins.
- Lu Xuan diplomatically deflects credit and offers gifts, smoothing over tensions and cementing goodwill with the Three Pure Ones.