Longevity, starting from being a chicken raising servant Chapter 2308: 170: Debating the Dao (Part 2)
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“Instead, should he genuinely hold that sentiment, he’ll surely link up with us in due time, so why rush… Moreover, within the Dao of Cultivation, those who excel hold the lead. He now occupies a loftier stance than both myself and my senior brother. Though he may honor his mentors and seniors, I must avoid acting presumptuously by relying on my seniority, a behavior most loathsome. Treating him as an equal in respect would hardly be amiss.”
At these words, Hui Yunzi first froze in surprise, then quickly inclined his head in assent:
“The Patriarch speaks with profound wisdom.”
Though the Qitian Patriarch pours his efforts into cultivation, his role in establishing a Sect reflects true merit, marked by his keen discernment and consideration. Hui Yunzi’s thoughts churned in unrest, yet he failed to perceive even this basic insight.
Still, a trace of disbelief lingered in his core.
Unlike Hui Yunzi’s hazy daze, the seasoned Qitian Patriarch swiftly embraced the reality, then transmitted:
“Perhaps he resembles my own master, reborn from a mighty entity, simply reclaiming his former stature at this moment—so have your Sect Master relay this intelligence without delay… No matter, since my senior brother has emerged from seclusion, I’ll deliver the dispatch myself.”
With that, he invoked a technique to convey the tidings.
Hui Yunzi found himself stealing another look toward the distant assembly. Astonishingly, Wang Ba occupied the prime honored position, clad in a lavish purple garment, flanked by the Cloud Sky Sect Leader as they shared amiable exchanges. The formidable presence of the surrounding cultivators overshadowed the Qitian Patriarch beside him, evidently all towering experts of the Tribulation-Transcending Realm.
His thoughts inevitably drifted to yet another concern:
“I can’t help but wonder about the current state of the Wanxiang Sect in the Little Cang World.”
Before long, Hui Yunzi had scant leisure to dwell further, as seating was assigned alongside the Wanxiang Sect Master; soon after, the Cloud Sky Sect Leader delivered brief inaugural speeches, lauding feats and merits, thus commencing the magnificent banquet in earnest.
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Throughout the banquet, cups rang out amidst the cultivators’ accolades—some heartfelt, others just flattery—pouring on without cease, interspersed by guests approaching for cheers.
Wang Ba turned down no one.
For cultivators, vigilance ensures that ordinary spirit wine seldom clouds the mind, turning each into a proficient drinker; they trade salutes freely, the focus lying beyond mere libation.
Through these toasts, connections spark, weaving subtle ties that may prove useful down the line.
As spirits circulated abundantly.
All at once, a cultivator suggested that with such a scarce gathering, why not settle in to debate the Dao, sharing profound concepts and enigmas.
The idea swiftly won broad endorsement.
This held special appeal for the Cloud Sky Realm’s attendees, comprising Sect Masters, Elders, and top disciples from myriad groups across the realm. Though cultivation levels differed, with some holding lesser ranks, absorbing any sage counsel or doctrines amid this event could yield immense gains.
Cloud Sky Sect Leader Bai endorsed the notion heartily, yet furrowed his brow and remarked:
“With so vast and diverse an assembly, paired debates would breed disorder… Better to select a duo to converse elevated above, allowing all to seek Dao guidance—what say you?”
Sect Leader Bai’s idea drew instant backing from numerous cultivators.
At once, two late-stage Unification Realm experts from Cloud Sky Sect rose to deliberate on progressing Dao Domains from Class V to Class VII.
Straightaway, Void Refining and Unification cultivators from assorted sects leaned in eagerly.
Those beneath Void Refining strained to follow, only to grow thoroughly perplexed.
Aloft the central summit, as the pair of Unification cultivators candidly traded views and revelations on elevating Dao Domains, the Tribulation-Transcending experts discerned deeper layers, grinning as they addressed the youth in violet attire:
“Sect Leader Bai possesses a generous spirit, extending such grace to fellow Domain sects—it’s truly praiseworthy.”
The purple-robed youth kept his composure steady, reluctant to dwell on it, simply giving a faint head-shake:
“This hardly qualifies as grace.”
He then smoothly shifted the subject, offering a subtle grin to the banquet’s company:
“It’s seldom that so many Tribulation-Transcending cultivators convene like this; a heartfelt Dao discourse would bring boundless fortune!”
These remarks prompted shared looks among them, a surge of thrill impossible to contain.
Tribulation-Transcending cultivators typically dispersed across realms and sects, drawing solely from forebears’ wisdom for their path, seldom interacting with equals.
Though the Supreme True Buddha’s assault on Cloud Sky Realm spelled dire peril, it drew forth these elusive Tribulation-Transcending peers, and under Cloud Sky Sect’s auspices, free from undue worries, it presented a precious chance for genuine peer dialogues.
A few Tribulation-Transcending cultivators brimmed with anticipation.
Once the two Unification cultivators concluded, two early-stage Tribulation-Transcending ones promptly advanced to explore grasping and wielding the ‘Fire’ laws.
As one of the Five Elements, Fire’s laws rank among the Realm Sea’s most prevalent, simplest to fathom via the Domain—hence, countless Tribulation-Transcending cultivators wielded laws tied to the Five Elements.
Thus, their exchange confounded sub-Tribulation-Transcending listeners, but fellow experts often bobbed heads in accord, as if struck by sudden clarity.
Wang Ba, positioned at the banquet, felt a spark of curiosity, absorbing their exchange intently… but derived no insight.
Their talk covered only elementary law principles, as elementary as two added to three, providing him zero revelation.
A touch of letdown settled in.