The Holy Xuan wanted to make the Daoist Order a model institution, but the results were far from ideal.0

He had desired a unified Daoist Order, but due to the conflict between the Buddhist Sect and the Daoist Order, his plans to merge the three major sects came to an abrupt halt. By the time the conflict ended, the best opportunity for integration had already passed.0

The Holy Xuan sought to abolish many outdated practices, such as the master-servant system. While he officially succeeded in abolishing it on paper, many prestigious families still had servants. These prestigious families were deeply rooted in the major Daoist sects but not entirely subordinate to them, with many family members roaming outside the Daoist Order. This created loopholes, allowing many prestigious Daoist families to continue keeping servants, including highly skilled staunch fighters.0

He also wanted to abolish the sex trade but faced significant internal resistance. During his efforts to unify the Daoist sects, the Purple Immortal Mountain faction consistently stood by him. Thus, it complicated his decisions, leading to a compromise. The...0