Words of an Ancient Sage- The Writing of the Tao Te Ching

Yinxi stood, broad-shouldered and clad in leather armor, before the arc of the Hangu Pass. The sun was setting in the horizon when a familiar face appeared.

Laozi was on his way to a life of seclusion, seeking passage to Mount Zhongnan. Society, plagued by moral decay and the conflicting ambitions of the political elite threatened to ignite generational conflict. Laozi didn't want any part in that. He decided to leave his position as the keeper of archives at the Zhou Court and disappear from the public sphere.

Knowing of Laozi's great wisdom, Yinxi pleaded for Laozi to stay. His teaching could help keep society in line. Laozi remained determined to live a life in seclusion, but heeded Yinxi's request. In a few days he wrote the Tao Te Ching and handed it to Yinxi, leaving his knowledge and wisdom behind. Then, Laozi faded away into obscurity.