Great Image (cosmic mother): Theory- Genshin K.K. Within Wu-ji the whole of being (Tai-ji) pre-exists as conceptual images (or dreams?). Wu-ji is a Sea of Qi “energy” cloaking existence, and the supreme extent of an entity of undefinable substance that is both “being without form” and “being within form”. Wu-ji (Sea of Qi, cosmic ocean space): Theory- Hoyoverse Sea of Quanta, voidįrom the formless, nameless, nothingness of non-existence came the nameless “nothingness mechanism” Wu-Ji in a state of non-being and non-differentiation. Primordial Heavens Creation: from chaos to unity. The Taoist Creation Theory is pantheistic, or a “belief that reality, the universe, and nature are identical to divinity”. These core concepts have served as a basis for many traditional Chinese practices including: alchemy, astrology, astronomy, decorative arts, divination, geography, geomancy ( Feng Shui), martial arts, meditation, and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) ( acupuncture, anatomy, herbology, massage, and energetics). Taoism observes nature with the belief that everything in the real world is manifestation of Tao. The Pale Princess and the Six Pygmies is a pre-Teyvat story of the creation of a world within a world (Teyvat).

Hexenzirkel use the 64 hexagrams to divine and balance fate.Ĭonstellations are a character’s fate, the stars within are divine orders from Heaven (destiny), and visions are the last star in a character’s constellation that manifest externally because Heaven is non-functional, so they are unable to fully ascend and fulfill their destiny. The answer is 42 – Genshin appears to be tying in themes and concepts from Taoism. TL:DR: Genshin Theories based on what I learned To help me explain this, I made a modified Diagram of the Supreme Ultimate and identified where I think Hoyoverse themes tie in.

I’ve tried to break everything up into sections to make it easier to digest, but everything is highly interconnected so I’m not sure I nailed the order. Also, I’m not an expert in Taoism, but I saw correlations and wanted to share. A couple disclaimers, I see ties to the Hoyoverse, but I have only played Genshin Impact and Honkai Star Rail, so I’m not really sure about anything with Honkai Impact 3rd. Apologies if folks already knew this and I'm just behind the times. What I found when I got to Liyue was incredibly interesting, so I wanted to share it with others. And Hu Tao herself is a contradiction and harmony between life and death.I’ve been exploring the different ancient mythologies that inspired Genshin’s nations, since all the cultures share common themes. So yea Wang Sheng and Qiqi directly references this mystical number 7, 7, 49, Qiqi is also immortal. Such things are referenced all over fiction, most famous being Sun Wukong's punishment after invading heaven by being imprisoned and brewed in a pot for 49 days, which he emerged with immortality instead of being punished and went on to destroy the entire celestial army. 7 itself is one of the most popular prime numbers not just in Chinese culture but also around the world, and if you square this special prime number you get 49, supposedly even more magical.Īncient Chinese alchemists would try to brew chemicals for 49 days to try and create immortality elixirs, monks would meditate for 49 days in caves etc. Qi, qi, si shi jiu / 七七四十九 = 7, 7, 49, is the most famous magical number incantation used in all sorts of mysticism and fiction. And 77/ qiqi is one of the favourite mystical numbers in religious and fictional contexts. Hu Tao is stated to be the 77th generation owner of Wang Sheng Funeral Parlor, seventy seven is pronounced qi shi qi in Chinese, but you can also say qi qi for seven seven, yes the exact same pronounciation and reference as Qiqi.Ĭhinese people love numbers, it is used in everything from greetings, wishing people good luck, coded messages, puns to cursing people. Either the souls of our relatives have regrets or are simply saying goodbye before silently fluttering away. This is because in Chinese myths and superstition, we believe that butterflies and moths are the souls of relatives returning to visit us, especially when it happens during or after a funeral. Her elemental skill Guide to the Afterlife has a butterfly icon. Like her Collected Miscellany video says, her liveliness seems like an ill fit to her solemn job, but this is because she celebrates and respects the cycle of both life and death. It is the flower she wears on her hat and the Blood Blossom effect she places on enemies.Īs you can see, Hu Tao's name represents her unorthodox perspective towards her profession as the owner of a funeral parlor. Hu Tao '胡桃' = walnut plant, it is also called the bai sui zi '百岁子', the 100 year plant, symbolising longevity and health.

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