Is “The settings of Laojun in Investiture of the Gods and Journey to the West are different.” true?
based on fact
In 《封神演义》 volume 077, Laozi is the senior disciple of the Chan sect, with a transcendent status, having once transformed into the Three Pure Ones with one breath to break the Immortal Killing Sword Formation. However, in 《西游记》 chapter 005, he mainly refines pills in the Tushita Palace, and his rank seems to be below the Jade Emperor. Original text: "兜率宫是三十三天之上，乃离恨天太上老君之处，如何错到此间？" (《西游记》 chapter 005.txt)
Taishang Laojun
The status and main deeds of Taishang Laojun are inconsistent between the two books.
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