Chapter 2440 - 2408: Dao Debate, Dao Proof, and Dao Battle

Chapter 2440: Chapter 2408: Dao Debate, Dao Proof, and Dao Battle

As Li Chen’s voice faded, the surrounding suddenly fell silent.

In an instant, the area became deathly quiet, and everyone looked at Li Chen with a strange expression.

It was as if they were looking at a... fool.

Feeling a bit awkward being stared at by so many people, Li Chen laughed awkwardly twice and rushed to add, "Of course, that was just a joke."

Only then did everyone snap out of their stillness and return to their original demeanor.

However, many couldn’t help but secretly ridicule in their hearts; this white-haired guy really has a big heart, capable of making such a boring joke even in such a situation.

Saint Tao Wu had an odd smile on his face, because no matter how Li Chen chose, they were sure to win. Not to mention their overall strength was not weaker than Leiyang’s side, plus they had Mie Xing Dao Saint present; it would be difficult for them to lose even if they wanted to.

If that’s the case, why not be more generous about it?

This white-haired kid certainly knows how to entertain, but in Tao Wu’s view, the opposite side is just a temporary clown. In the end, they’d have to obediently hand over the treasure.

In the face of absolute strength, any conspiracy or plot is useless.

Tao Wu’s heart was calm, and he even felt a bit amused, but Li Chen’s next words made him unable to laugh.

Li Chen shook his head and said innocently, "After all, a competition without difficulty is meaningless."

Saint Tao Wu’s face turned dark.

At this realm of existence, there are very few who look ugly; even he, Saint Tao Wu, appears as a handsome adult male. However, their side did have a slightly odd-looking Solitary Elder Taoist Saint, and of course, Mie Xing Dao Saint. Though Mie Xing Dao Saint was strong, his appearance... was indeed nothing to admire.

But Li Chen’s side was different.

Not to speak of the mysterious yet strikingly charming aura of the Destruction Law Saint Mo Ying, nor Qingqiu, the Fox Clan Dao Saint, who is known for her perfect physique.

Just the current Li Chen, in terms of appearance, could completely overshadow Tao Wu and others.

Presently, Li Chen had reverted to his former upright yet slightly sinister aura, but after countless years of cultivation, his current looks were incomparable to before.

The so-called path of cultivation means allowing a being to metamorphose into perfection.

And the most straightforward display of such metamorphosis is, perhaps, appearance.

In this regard, Li Chen might not have been bragging before. When the New Moon Ancient Ancestor saw him for the first time, she was captivated by his peculiar aura.

This is where Li Chen’s charm lies.

If it were in a more ignorant place, with his current demeanor, just standing in one spot and extending a hand might cause countless women to rush madly towards him.

Of course, with so many experts present, he wouldn’t be too affected by this aspect.

But what’s indisputable is that Li Chen, despite seemingly having only Soul Realm cultivation fluctuations, could interact so calmly and nonchalantly with not one but several powerful entities, which was enough to make many see him in a new light.

Moreover, hardly anyone present was truly a fool.

Up until now, only Li Chen was speaking from his side, while others remained silent, indicating his status among these Dao Saints.

Remember, even on Saint Tao Wu’s side, besides Tao Wu, others could casually interject when Tao Wu spoke with people.

But this situation was not the case on Li Chen’s side.

"Here’s what I think." Li Chen pondered before speaking: "We are all powerhouses of this grade, constantly bickering like a bunch of mortal thugs. It’s quite disgraceful. So, I thought of a way that fully resolves this issue and ends this appointed battle swiftly, without wasting everyone’s time."

"I wonder what the Secular Taoist Friend’s high opinion is?" Saint Tao Wu frowned, somewhat clueless about what Li Chen was concocting.

"Two out of three rounds!" Li Chen said seriously, "No need for excessive contests, just three rounds will suffice."

"Three rounds?" Hearing Li Chen’s words, those surrounding couldn’t help but be slightly stunned.

With the number of Dao Saints combined from both sides exceeding double digits, they’re having just three rounds?

Yet, three rounds are still three rounds; witnessing clashes of such level and additionally cultivating in the Dreamfall Battlefield would still be advantageous for them.

"For the first round, we can have an intellectual contest!" Li Chen proposed, "No need for physical confrontation; we can proceed directly with a debate."

As for the victor in debating, it can be entirely determined by the other experts present.

A joke, truly, did they think the hundreds or thousands of Soul Realm experts here were mere ornaments?

Who would win and who would lose is naturally a matter of consensus.

"Debate?"

Solitary Elder Taoist Saint glanced at Li Chen with slight surprise, chose to remain quiet afterward.

Admittedly, although a debate appears much more civilized, it is no less dangerous than a physical confrontation.

Especially under the circumstances where both parties harbor hostility, a slight mistake might result in one side’s Dao Heart collapsing during the debate.

However, conversely, a debate among experts at this level offers innumerable benefits to other surrounding experts.

Comparing a Dao Saint expert advocating their Dao alone to having a group of Dao Saints advocating together?

Saint Tao Wu and others exchanged a glance before nodding, "Alright, what’s next?"

"After debating, naturally, is proving one’s Dao!" Li Chen stated with a cheerful air: "If one doesn’t prove the correctness of the Dao they’ve elucidated, how can it be truly convincing?"

"Proving one’s Dao?" Tao Wu frowned.

The term ’prove one’s Dao’ isn’t used lightly, for it inherently carries certain other connotations.

But clearly, Li Chen’s proof was meant only in the nominal sense.

"You mean letting these Dao saints exemplify their Dao themselves?" Autumn Water Dao Saint inquired.

"Why?" Li Chen raised an eyebrow and retorted, "Everyone else can exemplify their Dao; could it be that Autumn Water Dao Saint cannot?"

"Of course... of course, it’s possible." For some reason, under Li Chen’s gaze, Autumn Water Dao Saint found herself at a loss for words, instinctively nodding in response.

"The third round is the simplest of all..."

Li Chen’s eyes flashed, "We proceed to... a Dao battle!"

"As cultivators, how can we not engage in battle? And a Dao battle undoubtedly is the clearest way to determine whose Dao is the most correct and strongest!"

"However..." Tao Wu hesitated for a moment.

"What’s the matter?" Li Chen chuckled, "Does Tao Wu have no confidence in his own Dao?"

"Certainly not!" Tao Wu’s face tightened, "We’ll proceed as you suggest."

That’s a joke; for a Dao Saint to lack confidence in their Dao would mean nearing the breakdown of their Dao Heart and the total ruin of their cultivation.