Basic setting of core roles
Xuan
Gender: Male (explicit first male lead, core story perspective)
Identity:
Remnants of Time: The product of the fusion of Pangu blood and cocoon silk, with fragments of the Three Ancient Laws sealed in the body (static ice/chaotic blood/flowing fire), awakened from the bronze giant coffin as the "cocoon breaker".
Core characteristics: Combining the power of chaos and the will of spark, the body is composed of semi transparent "dust of time", which can freely switch between the three ancient forms. As the holder of the fragments of the Sky Opening Axe, it shoulders the mission of breaking the cocoon of time and awakening the free will of sentient beings.
Protagonist positioning: Absolute core protagonist, the plot revolves around his growth from a "container of laws" to a "builder of symbiotic order", and all key decisions (such as integrating the Three Olds and igniting the spark of sentient beings) are driven by his perspective.
Zhuli
Gender: Female (explicit female lead, guardian of the bloodline)
Identity:
Descendants of the Guardian of the Ashes: An ancient cultivator who is half dragon and half human, possessing the bloodline of the first Guardian of the Ashes, Candle Yin, and holding inheritance treasures such as the "Star Fire Guardian Heart Lamp", responsible for guarding the symbiotic order of the Three Ancient Ones.
Core traits: Proficient in the Three Ancient Spiritual Medicine and the Guardian of Ashes Forbidden Art. Assisted by spells such as Starfire Chain Whip and War Soul Summon during battles, possessing both tactical acumen and spiritual leadership qualities, serving as a bridge between ancient ancestors and the new world.
Key setting: Non weapon, "Candle Departure" is the character name, symbolizing the "concretization of the will to guard the ashes". It has repeatedly fought against the erosion of laws with its flesh and blood, and later grew into a "guardian of symbiotic order" standing shoulder to shoulder with Xuan.
2, The development of the relationship between Xuan and Zhuli
1. First Encounter: A symbiotic entity bound by mission
When Xuan was seriously injured in the World Tree, he was rescued by the ancestors led by Zhuli. The latter, through guarding the ashes, made Mi Juan recognize his identity as the "remnants of time" and took the initiative to become his guide and guardian.
The guarding of the ashes by Zhuli creates a fate bond of "breaking cocoon guarding the ashes" between Blood Oath and the three ancient fragments of Xuan. For example, in Chapter 7, Zhuli awakens the cultivators controlled by the ancient will through the Blood Sacrifice Formation to fight for the opportunity to break the formation for Xuan.
2. Side by side: the dual core of rule-based games
Tactical complementarity:
Xuan is responsible for breaking through the law entity head-on (such as splitting the ice edge magic phase and reversing the flesh and blood wave), while Zhuli controls the overall assistance (such as igniting the battle soul array and breaking the causal chain). In Chapter 9, the two of them work together to launch the "Three Enclosures Symbiosis Array", demonstrating the perfect coordination of "destruction repair".
The candlelight guarding the heart lamp and the mysterious sky opening axe form a symbolic system of "light and blade". The former awakens sentient beings to resist the will, while the latter splits open the shackles of the law, both of which are indispensable.
Spiritual resonance:
Zhuli provides an ancient perspective for Xuan through the inheritance of guarding the ashes (such as the memory of residual souls in Zhuyin), while Xuan uses the power of chaos to break Zhuli's reverence for the "absolute law". For example, in Chapter 10, Xuan suddenly realized that "the true meaning of the opening axe is to sow sparks", guiding Zhuli to break free from the shackles of guarding the ashes and his destiny.
3. Emotional Underlines: Transcending Gender in the Resonance of the Dao Heart
The plot subtly conveys emotions through details: Zhuli uses blood to prolong his life when the Xuanling Core collapses (Chapter 7), and Xuanli forcibly reverses the flow of time when the Zhuli Divine Soul burns (Chapter 8), but the core bond always revolves around the "mission of breaking the cocoon", avoiding traditional depictions of love and focusing more on the "coexistence of the Tao and the heart". The two of them jointly realized that 'the true breaking of the cocoon is the awakening of all beings', forming the ultimate positioning of' Xuan as the sword, Candle as the sheath '- the former charges to break through the situation, while the latter guards the new life.
Why is Xuan the protagonist?
From the perspective of narrative structure, the story revolves around the awakening, growth (fusion of ancient fragments), and enlightenment (the true meaning of the Kaitian Axe) of Xuan, and all key scenes (such as the Battle of Cocoon Core and the construction of Sanyuan City) are unfolded through its viewpoint.
From a symbolic perspective, Xuan is a 'container of chaotic power', and its existence itself is a contradictory unity of the Three Ancient Laws. Only through his choices can the core theme of 'breaking the cocoon is not about destroying the laws, but about granting them freedom' be revealed.
Does the dual protagonist positioning conflict?
Not conflicting, but complementary. Xuan represents the 'power to break the cocoon', while Zhuli represents the 'wisdom to guard the ashes'. For example, in Chapter 10, Xuan is responsible for awakening the remnants of Pangu's soul, while Zhuli accurately inserts the broken blade to ignite resonance. Both are indispensable, together forming the concrete manifestation of the' path to breaking through '.
4, Summary: The symbiotic path of breaking through cocoons and creating double gems
Xuan and Zhuli are two sides of the "cocoon breaking narrative":
Xuan: The "disruptor" born in chaos, using power and enlightenment to break the shackles of laws, symbolizing the awakening of "free will";
Zhuli: a rising "guardian" in the inheritance, using wisdom and sacrifice to protect the symbiotic flame, symbolizing the "hope for the survival of civilization".
Their relationship transcends gender and race, and they are the "rule dancers" carrying the fate of all beings - the moment when Xuan split open the cocoon, candlelight sowed sparks; When the candle burns out the soul, Xuan catches hope. This symbiotic relationship is the ultimate answer to the story's struggle against the "Three Ancient Will Cycle": only the combination of strength and wisdom, destruction and protection, individual awakening and shared understanding of all beings can truly break the eternal cycle of the cocoon.
Worldview setting and hierarchical classification
**1, Origin of Chaos and Essence of Cocoon Spirit**
-The beginning of Hongmeng: The universe was originally a viscous ink colored "cocoon core", with billions of light points suspended in it, which were unformed fragments of laws. The original cocoon spirit curled up in the center of the cocoon core, wrapped in billions of layers of regular light films, each reflecting a cosmic order (such as perfection, devouring, reincarnation).
-Pangu Kaitian: Pangu was born from the cracks in the cocoon core, wielding the Kaitian axe to split open the first layer of light film of the cocoon spirit. Clear air rises to the sky, while turbid air sinks to the earth. But when Pangu was exhausted, he was devoured by the cocoon spirit, and the remnants became the core decoration of the cocoon spirit. The opening axe shattered into three ancient fragments (the ice edge of stillness, the flesh and blood of chaos, and the karmic fire of flow) scattered throughout the wilderness.
-The Three Ancient Wills:
-* * Ancient Ice Ridge * *: Symbolizing absolute perfection, cultivators use ice ridges to blind their eyes in pursuit of a "pure realm" and construct Amber City to imprison all imperfect individuals.
-* * Ancient Flesh * *: Advocating chaotic evolution, mutant strains tear apart companions' hearts to absorb energy, using the Flesh Plain as a nest, blood can corrode all laws.
-* * Ancient Ye Huo * *: Following the cycle of reincarnation, our ancestors sacrificed newborns on the Burning Fire Stele, believing that "Pangu's will is destruction and rebirth". The ruins of the city burn Ye Huo all year round.
**2, The Structure and Power Distribution of the Primordial World**
-Triple cocoon house:
1. * * Surface Cocoon House * *: Refers to the primitive continent as seen by ordinary people, divided into Dongsheng Shenzhou (Sanyuan City), Xiniuhezhou (Hupo City), Nanzhanbu Zhou (Flesh Plain), and Beijuluzhou (Ruins City). The World Tree is rooted in the center, with its roots connecting the Underworld Blood Sea and the Six Paths of Reincarnation.
2. * * Middle cocoon chamber * *: A law cage suspended in the starry sky, consisting of ancient ice chains, ancient flesh and blood confinement bars, and ancient karmic fire nets, imprisoning cultivators and war souls who resist the Three Ancient Ones.
3. * * Core Cocoon Room * *: The dwelling place of the original cocoon spirit, composed of billions of layers of light membranes, each containing a devoured Pangu relic. The central jumping "Cocoon Core True Meaning" is the ultimate source of the law.
-* * Power division * *:
-* * Rebel faction * *: Led by Xuan (remnants of time) and Zhuli (descendants of the Guardian of the Ashes), the cultivators awaken the "Starfire Totem" to break through the Three Ancient Laws, with the goal of breaking the cocoon cycle, centered around the Three Enclosures Castle.
-The Three Ancient Forces: the Ancient Ice Ridge City, the Ancient Flesh Plain, and the Ancient Ruins City, each revere the will of the Three Ancient Ones and regard "perfection, devouring, and reincarnation" as the heavenly path, viewing rebels as "ants in need of purification".
-* * Neutral forces * *: Star Meteor Sea (a place where laws are disordered), Buzhou Mountain (transformed by Pangu Ridge, suppressing the hostility of the Underworld Blood Sea), Chaos Sea (primitive chaos that has not been invaded by the Three Ancient Ones).
**3, Core Laws and Key Props**
-The Three Ancient Laws:
-The Law of Tranquility (Ancient Ice Ridge): Freeze time and emotions, and the cultivator must abandon all desires, ultimately transforming into a soulless perfect ice sculpture.
-The Law of Chaos (Ancient Flesh): Distorting space and causality, cultivators can strengthen themselves by devouring others, but ultimately become irrational flesh monsters.
-The Law of Flow (Ancient Karma Fire): To control reincarnation and memory, cultivators need to burn past life memories and become the "Law Container" for cocoon spirits in endless reincarnation.
-* * Resistance Core * *:
-The power of Starfire: an ancient force that originates from the remnants of Pangu and the free will of sentient beings. It can ignite the "Fire of Resistance" and break the erosion of the Three Ancient Laws.
-* * Heavenly Axe Fragments * *: Fragments of Pangu Axe Blade, engraved with the faces of sentient beings on its surface. It is not only a cocoon breaking weapon, but also a "seed of laws" for sowing sparks. The holder can awaken the rebellious will in others' hearts.
-* * World Tree Seed * *: Contains the residual life laws of Pangu when he opened the sky, which can nurture new worlds outside the cocoon. Its root system can connect the temporal and spatial cracks of different cocoons.
-The Ultimate Cage:
-* * Open Heaven Reverse Plate * *: The core magic weapon refined by the Three Ancient Wills using the mysterious dust of time and the guarding ashes of candle departure to activate the bloodline and the origin of the world tree, can reverse the power of the Open Heaven Axe to break through the cocoon and refine the entire world into a new cocoon.
-* * Original Cocoon Spirit * *: Composed of billions of layers of Law Light Films, each reflecting the birth and death of the Three Ancient Worlds, the core Pangu remnant image is twisted into the "Cocoon Guardian", claiming that "beyond the cocoon, it is still the cocoon, and we are the Way of Heaven".
Cocoon Universe: Breaking the Cocoon Nine Heavens (Original Realm System)
First scenario: Leading the star into the cocoon
The Awakening of the Common World - Spark Sprouts
For the first time, living beings perceive the dormant 'spark sprouts' within their bodies and attempt to communicate with the fragments of laws in chaos through spiritual power.
Features: A light golden star appears on the forehead, which can briefly resist the shallow erosion of the Three Ancient Laws (such as the freezing sensation of ancient ice edges and the devouring desire of ancient flesh and blood).
Core metaphor: Planting the first spark seed of resistance in the darkness of the cocoon.
Second scenario: Core burning liquid
The initial opening of spiritual veins and the melting of fire core cocoons
Burning the spiritual veins with spark sprouts, the erosive power of the Three Ancient Laws is transformed into liquid "Anti Cocoon Spirit Liquid", forming a rotating fire core vortex in the dantian.
Feature: A miniature phantom of Pangu Axe appears on the surface of the spiritual liquid, which can manipulate the reverse flow of a single law (such as melting ice edges and diverting blood waves).
Core metaphor: Use the flame of resistance to melt the first barrier of the cocoon.
The third scenario: Breaking the cocoon and solidifying
Establishment of the Dao Foundation and Manifestation of Starfire
Condensed solid "broken cocoon foundation", the surface of the foundation is wrapped with the reverse flow patterns of the Three Ancient Laws (ice edge cracks, flesh and blood veins, and karmic burn marks).
Features: It can temporarily manifest the "Three Ancient Virtual Images" (such as ice crystal armor, flesh and blood battle lines, and spark cloak), but it suffers from the law backlash (such as skin crystallization and abnormal proliferation of flesh and blood) every time it is used.
Core metaphor: The entity that unites resistance within the cracks of the cocoon.
The fourth realm: shedding scales and exiting the body
Genshin Impact's First Birth - Scale Shed and Cocoon Breaking
The primordial spirit emerged from the body, shaped like a small spark figure covered in scales. The scales were engraved with the faces of sentient beings and the reverse patterns of the Three Ancient Ones.
Feature: The primordial spirit can shuttle through the "law reflection" of the cocoon room (such as the mirror of the ancient Amber City or the virtual realm of the ancient flesh sea), but it needs to withstand the assimilation pressure of the "law reflection".
Core metaphor: A body that breaks free from rules like insect scales, and the spirit becomes an independent carrier of resistance.
Fifth realm: Burning Heart and Returning to Deficiency
The law goes against the current and burns the heart to understand the way
With the power of spark, it flows against the sea of consciousness and opens up the "Burning Heart Void Realm" in chaos, with a burning "Resistance Platform" suspended in the center of the Void Realm.
Feature: It can manipulate the 'Law Counter Current Field' (such as causing warm rain to fall from the ancient ice domain and refreshing waves to appear in the ancient blood pool), but every time it is opened, it burns the Sea of Consciousness.
Core metaphor: To exchange the pain of burning the soul for insight into the essence of the law.
The Sixth Realm: Refining Bones and Combining Paths
Chaos Refining Body · Bone Carving Starfire
Refining fragments of the Three Ancient Laws into bones to form a "chaotic bone network" (ice crystal finger bones, flesh and blood leg bones, and karmic spine), with the power of sparks flowing through the gaps of the bones.
Features: The body can freely switch between the three ancient forms (such as immune freezing during ice crystallization and accelerated healing during flesh and blood transformation), but it needs to withstand the "law strangulation" (such as ice crystals and flesh tearing each other apart in the body).
Core metaphor: In the strangulation of laws, the chaotic body is forged, and the bones become inscriptions of resistance.
Seventh realm: Unity of all sentient beings
Resonance of All Souls - All sentient beings are cocoons
Linking the spiritual consciousness of sentient beings with the power of sparks, condensing the "cocoon of sentient beings" in the sea of consciousness - the spiritual projection of all rebels emerges inside the cocoon, and the cocoon shell is engraved with the sayings of the path of freedom.
Characteristic: It can activate "sentient resonance" (such as borrowing the power of other cultivators' laws, sharing pain and power), but excessive use can lead to spiritual consciousness being consumed by the will of sentient beings.
Core metaphor: Condense the rebellious will of sentient beings into a new 'cocoon', but this is a ladder to break through the cocoon rather than a cage.
Eighth realm: Dao Tu Du Jie
Heavenly Way Rebirth and Dao Tu Collapse Cocoon
The condensed 'Cocoon Breaking Path' depicts the scene of sentient beings breaking through cocoons, with sparks burning at the edges of the path to resist heavenly calamities.
Feature: Embrace the "Three Ancient Heavenly Calamities" (Ice Edge Thunder, Flesh and Blood Electricity, and Fire Calamity), each of which leaves a crack on the Dao diagram, but if the Dao diagram collapses, it will be recovered by the Cocoon Spirit.
Core metaphor: Using the Dao diagram to carry the path of breaking through the cocoon of sentient beings, verifying the determination to resist in the heavenly tribulation.
The Ninth Realm: Spark Ignites the Prairie
Beyond the cocoon house, eternal spark
When the Dao diagram is broken, it does not descend but rises, and fragments into millions of spark seeds. The cultivator becomes the "spark seed source" and can sow new paths of freedom in chaos.
Characteristic: The body transforms into a semi transparent spark state, which can shuttle through the cracks of the cocoon and awaken the flame of resistance in the hearts of living beings at every location.
Core metaphor: Transcending the individual's cocoon, becoming a disseminator of sparks, allowing free will to ignite inside and outside the cocoon.
Ultimate Realm: Cocoon free Realm
Chaotic Seed Source and Cocoon free Autogenesis
The realm that can be reached by a very small number of peak cultivators, where the body is completely immersed in chaos and becomes a 'cocoon free seed' - without the need to confront laws, one is a free law.
Features: New laws can be easily kneaded (such as giving ice edges the freedom to melt and giving flesh and blood the instinct to protect), but creating each law consumes some of the source.
Core metaphor: Breaking the cycle of "breaking cocoon forming cocoon" and nurturing a new universe in chaos that does not require a cocoon.
**The core logic of worldview and realm**
-Cocoon Cycle: The Three Ancient Wills trap all living beings in the cocoon through the cycle of "perfection devouring reincarnation". Every breakthrough by the cultivator provides the cocoon spirit with a purer power of laws, forming the paradox of 'the more struggling, the tighter the cocoon silk'.
-Starfire Resistance: The source of Starfire comes from the remnants of Pangu's soul and the free will of sentient beings, and it is the only hope to break the cycle. Monks need to maintain their belief in "freedom" throughout the process of resisting the Three Ancient Laws, otherwise they will become a "law container" for cocoon spirits.
-The true meaning of Kaitian Axe: Kaitian Axe is not a weapon of destruction, but a tool for sowing sparks. When Pangu split open the cocoon, the axe blade fragments carried the spores of Harmonymus and fell into various worlds, giving birth to sparks of rebellion against the Three Ancient Ones (such as the blood vessels of Zhuli's guardian ashes and the remnants of Xuan's time).
Through the above settings, the Primordial World is reconstructed into an epic game of "free will" and "legal destiny". Xuan and Zhuli, as the "twin gems breaking through the cocoon", will lead sentient beings to cross the boundaries of the cocoon and write the true path of freedom in the depths of chaos in subsequent chapters.