Laozi

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Laozi (老子)
Alias(es)	Supreme Purity; Taiqing
Species/Race	Innate God; Pangu Sect Disciple
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Three Pure Ones; disciple of Hongjun; founder of the Human Sect
Occupation/Role	Heavenly Dao Saint; leader of the Human Sect
Status	Active
First Appearance	Chapter 3

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Zenith Heaven Golden Immortal	3	Takes form on Kunlun Mountain, passes the Transformation Tribulation with Taiqing Celestial Light, and reaches this realm alongside Yuanshi.
Mid-stage Grand Luo Golden Immortal	29	Has cultivated in seclusion on Kunlun Mountain while Tongtian travels the Primordial World.
Late-stage Grand Luo Golden Immortal	31	Advances after listening to Hongjun’s preaching on the Dao.
Early-stage Quasi-Sage	58	Reaches the early Quasi-Sage stage alongside Yuanshi before meeting Tongtian’s new disciples.
Late-stage Quasi-Sage	81	Becomes one of the leading Quasi-Sage great powers, having successfully severed three corpses.
Heavenly Dao Saint	85	Establishes the Human Sect and gains immense Heavenly Dao Merit by preaching the Golden Core Path among the Human Race.

Background / History

Laozi is one of the Three Pure Ones and is regarded as Tongtian’s eldest brother despite Tongtian taking form first. He and Yuanshi transform on Kunlun Mountain together, overcome the Transformation Tribulation through Taiqing and Yuqing Celestial Light, and agree with Tongtian that the three brothers should support one another in the Primordial World 3.

Before Laozi can claim it, Tongtian takes the Heavenly Yellow Linglong Pagoda, a treasure Laozi regards as his original opportunity. Although Laozi accepts the loss because Tongtian is his brother, he feels that an important opportunity has slipped away 2 3. He later receives the Coiled Dragon Cane when the ruined 24th Grade Creation Green Lotus produces one treasure for each of the Three Pure Ones 29.

Laozi accepts Hongjun as his master and remains on Kunlun Mountain to cultivate while Tongtian accompanies Hongjun during the Dao-Demon War 31 32. He insists on joining the campaign against Rahou with Yuanshi, but their insufficient strength leaves them reliant on Tongtian’s protection; Tongtian ultimately confines them in the Heavenly Yellow Linglong Pagoda during the battle 40 42 45.

Appearance

Laozi takes the form of an elder with a wise and dignified bearing 3.

• Elderly appearance.
• Commonly strokes his beard while speaking or contemplating 40 83.
• Wields the Coiled Dragon Cane before it is taken by Tongtian 29 84.

Personality

Laozi initially values the unity of the Three Pure Ones and urges continued cultivation rather than reckless travel. He is concerned for Tongtian’s safety after Tongtian chooses to leave Kunlun Mountain, though he also regrets losing the pagoda opportunity to him 3.

Tongtian’s repeated advances, greater fortune, and influence gradually foster Laozi’s envy and resentment. He seeks to restore his standing through cultivation, discipleship under Hongjun, and the establishment of the Human Sect 45 46 51 78.

He is calculating in pursuing his opportunity for sainthood. He secretly promotes the Golden Core Path among the Human Race and argues that Tongtian’s Shangqing cultivation method is inferior, provoking Tongtian into destroying his Good Corpse 83 84. After attaining sainthood, he continues to compete with Tongtian for the Human Race’s destiny and influence 85 108 110.

Abilities & Skills

Taiqing Celestial Light

Laozi’s innate origin divine ability.

• Used to overcome the Transformation Tribulation upon taking form 3.
• Allows him to contend with Nether River despite the latter wielding multiple top-grade Innate Spiritual Treasures 48.
• Was comprehended by Tongtian after he observed Laozi use it during the Transformation Tribulation 3.

Three Corpses Severing Method

A cultivation method preached by Hongjun that Laozi employs to advance through the Quasi-Sage realm.

• Possesses a Good Corpse, which he sends to recruit Xuandu and spread the Golden Core Path 83.
• His Good Corpse is destroyed by Tongtian’s Four Swords of Zhuxian, damaging Laozi’s foundation before his ascension 84.
• Re-severs his Good Corpse using accumulated heavenly materials and earthly treasures before returning to preach among the Human Race 85.

Golden Core Path

Laozi’s cultivation path and the foundation of the Human Sect.

• Taught through Xuandu among the Human Race 83.
• Gains Heavenly Dao Merit as Human cultivators gather to hear his teachings 85.
• Serves as Laozi’s opportunity to establish the Human Sect and attain sainthood 85.
• Competes with Tongtian’s Shangqing cultivation method for acceptance among humanity 108.

Saintly Power

After establishing the Human Sect, Laozi becomes a Heavenly Dao Saint.

• Descends with Yuanshi to suppress Tongtian when Tongtian protects Hong Yun 87.
• Uses the Innate Supreme Treasure Taiji Diagram against Tongtian’s enhanced Immortal Slaughtering Sword Formation 87.
• Participates in the Heavenly Dao’s campaign against Houtu and Tongtian, though Tongtian remains capable of confronting him and other Saints 91 92.

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Coiled Dragon Cane — Top-Grade Innate Spiritual Treasure formed from the 24th Grade Creation Green Lotus; used by Laozi to sever his Good Corpse before Tongtian takes it as compensation 29 42 84.
• Taiji Diagram — Innate Supreme Treasure used to counter the Immortal Slaughtering Sword Formation 87.
• Diamond Bracelet — Merit Spiritual Treasure refined after Laozi becomes a Saint; suppressed and taken by Tongtian using the Treasure Distribution Rock 91 92.
• Six-Cycle Golden Pills — Pills given to Tongtian’s Three Heavens Maidens when they meet Laozi 58.

Relationships

• Tongtian — Younger brother among the Three Pure Ones; their early mutual support deteriorates into open rivalry, separation, and repeated conflict over opportunities, the Human Race, and power 3 69 83 87.
• Yuanshi — Younger brother and fellow member of the Three Pure Ones; joins Laozi in seclusion, follows Hongjun as a disciple, and supports Laozi against Tongtian 3 31 69 87.
• Hongjun — Master; Laozi accepts Hongjun’s discipleship and later attends his sermons and directives as a Saint 31 55 100.
• Xuandu — Personal disciple and promoter of the Golden Core Path among the Human Race 83 84.
• Tongtian’s Three Heavens Maidens — Junior members of the extended Three Pure Ones family; Laozi gives them Six-Cycle Golden Pills after Tongtian brings them to Kunlun Mountain 58.

Story Role / Major Arcs

Loss of the Heavenly Yellow Linglong Pagoda

Tongtian takes form before Laozi and claims the Heavenly Yellow Linglong Pagoda with Heaven-Opening Merit. Laozi recognizes that the treasure has fallen to his brother but feels that he has lost a major opportunity 2 3.

Hongjun’s Disciple and the Dao-Demon War

Laozi becomes Hongjun’s disciple and later insists on fighting Rahou beside Tongtian and Yuanshi. He is overwhelmed by the Demon Clan’s forces and must be saved by Tongtian, receiving none of the battle’s treasures or merit afterward 31 40 42 45.

Separation of the Three Pure Ones

As Tongtian’s reputation, cultivation, disciples, and allies grow, Laozi and Yuanshi choose to split from him. The separation becomes widely interpreted as an act driven by their jealousy of Tongtian’s gains 69 70.

Conflict over the Human Race

Laozi identifies the Human Race as his path to sainthood and sends his Good Corpse to recruit Xuandu and promote the Golden Core Path. Tongtian destroys the Good Corpse for denigrating the Shangqing method, then seizes the Coiled Dragon Cane 83 84.

Founding of the Human Sect

Laozi re-establishes his Good Corpse, preaches the Golden Core Path to human cultivators, and receives vast Heavenly Dao Merit. He founds the Human Sect and becomes a Heavenly Dao Saint 85.

Saintly Rivalry with Tongtian

After attaining sainthood, Laozi joins Yuanshi in opposing Tongtian, including attempts to suppress him during the struggle over Hong Yun and Houtu. He continues pursuing influence over the Human Race, but regrets that Tongtian’s Shangqing teachings retain greater popularity 87 91 108 110.