Chapter 2441 - 2409: Debating the Dao

Chapter 2441: Chapter 2409: Debating the Dao

Debating the Dao, although not particularly dangerous, is certainly not as safe as imagined.

The contest of debating the Dao, if not careful, could lead to the utter destruction of the Dao Heart.

If the Dao Heart is destroyed, it is evident that the future cultivation of a cultivator will only regress infinitely, making it forever difficult to progress.

Moreover, restoring the Dao Heart is far more difficult than anything else.

If cultivation is destroyed, there’s still a chance for recovery, and it’s only a one-time suffering.

But if the Dao Heart is destroyed, even if the cultivation isn’t damaged immediately, one has to face the daily regression of their cultivation afterward. The terror caused by this continuous and insolvable situation far exceeds the destruction of cultivation.

Therefore, debating the Dao is actually quite dangerous.

However, for Li Chen at this moment, there aren’t many choices available. He knows better that if they rely solely on pure cultivation combat power, they have no chance of winning.

Only through this method of competition can it seem fair on the surface, allowing them to have a chance of victory.

Because the level of cultivation does not prove the superiority of each one’s Dao!

Reaching the Saintly Way Realm, it goes without saying that the Dao of anyone present is extraordinary. But whose Dao is stronger needs to be proven through this method of debating the Dao.

"Debate the Dao with us?" Dao Saint Lan Gang furrowed his brows, glanced at Tao Wu, and whispered: "Why agree to such a matter? With our strength, we can crush them directly."

Sneering, Dao Saint Tao Wu turned his head, his lips curled slightly in disdain. Truth be told, he despised Lan Gang the most among this group, who had no presence whatsoever.

Qiu Shui remains silent because she’s a woman and her strength is formidable. So what are you, Lan Gang?

Even the weakest among them, the Dark Water Dao Saint, has summoned strong allies like Mie Xing Dao Saint, while you, Lan Gang, are just a fence-sitter. How dare you speak up before me?

Of course, although disdainful in his heart, on the surface, Tao Wu still maintained his courteous and poised smile: "Dao friend Lan Gang, although victory is certain, victory also requires certain conditions. With so many Dao friends watching us, if we rely solely on the presence of Senior Mie Xing to do as we please, isn’t that a bit too contemptible?"

"This..." Lan Gang hesitated for a moment, looked around, and then nodded: "Indeed, that’s the case."

"Since that’s so, let’s begin." Tao Wu, not wanting to waste words with this guy, stated directly.

"Begin?" Li Chen glanced at those around him, exchanged glances, and then nodded in unison.

Among them, except for Leiyang, who isn’t skilled at debating the Dao, the others had no issues in this aspect.

With a wave of her hand, Dao Saint Qiu Shui conjured several petals in the void that bloomed like a lotus flower.

In those blooming petals, surprisingly, there were seats.

"Everyone, please sit." Dao Saint Qiu Shui’s eyes, as captivating as autumn waves, emitted a captivating light, and her soft voice resonated in the ears of the crowd.

Though she had no intention of particularly enticing anyone, some of those present, below the Palm Realm, found it hard to resist, as if trapped in a whirlwind world, a lost smile gradually appearing on their faces.

"Awaken!"

The elders beside them gave a loud slap, waking them up.

Upon regaining consciousness, they inevitably looked with deep respect at the only female among the Dao Saints.

Being part of such a group, it is undeniable that Dao Saint Qiu Shui’s strength is extraordinarily strong.

Her previous reticence wasn’t due to genuinely being reticent but fearing her might would overwhelm those with lower cultivation, the ’little ones’.

Now, as she spoke, Dao Saint Qiu Shui showcased extraordinary might.

"To possess such inherent charm that can affect the Mind Spirit." Even Li Chen couldn’t help but frown silently.

"Dao Saint Qiu Shui possesses a natural Charm Body." The voice of Destroyer God Mage Mo Ying sounded in Li Chen’s ear: "Initially, this physique merely sparks desires of conquest and causes trouble, but once fully realized and utilized, especially at later stages, the power stemming from this physique becomes terrifying."

Mo Ying’s voice seemed strange: "At the stage where Qiu Shui is now, against those with lower cultivation or less stable Divine Souls, just a word can make them completely surrender, even willing to die for her."

Li Chen curiously glanced at Mo Ying, sensing from his tone as though he had suffered at the hands of Dao Saint Qiu Shui?

Once everyone took their seats on the Lotus Seat, both sides fell into an eerie silence.

The numerous experts below perked their ears at this moment.

They too wanted to know what unique understanding those nearing the peak of the Universe possessed regarding the ’Dao’.

"Not speaking?" After a long silence, surprisingly, it was Destroyer Law Saint Mo Ying who spoke first.

With that, Mo Ying’s lips curled into a rather peculiar smile: "Since none are speaking, I’ll start."

Mo Ying’s gaze naturally fell upon Dao Saint Qiu Shui, as he spoke indifferently: "What is the Dao?"

Perhaps Dao Saints seem, apart from having stronger cultivation and power, just to exude more prestige, otherwise not much different from other cultivators.

Yet only those truly standing in this realm understand the immense accumulation needed to reach it!

A moment ago, Mo Ying displayed a rebellious demeanor, even more flippant than Li Chen. But once he spoke, the mysterious aura emanated from him.

This is a debate on the Dao!

A certification of each’s unyielding Dao!

Mo Ying’s first question was simple, yet targeted directly at the heart.

What is the Dao?

The question invites personal interpretation of the Dao!

Under Mo Ying’s gaze, Dao Saint Qiu Shui’s face remained expressionless but her eyes subtly fluctuated.

As if her namesake, her eyes were like autumn water.

After a pause, Dao Saint Qiu Shui spoke: "Man follows Earth, Earth follows Heaven, Heaven follows Dao, Dao follows Nature, hence Nature is the Dao."

Upon hearing this, everyone nodded slightly. This is the most formally accepted answer. Saying this indicates Dao Saint Qiu Shui is unwilling to delve too much into personal matters, or perhaps she couldn’t find a better answer.

However, Mo Ying raised an eyebrow, probing further: "Is this truly how Dao Saint Qiu Shui regards it?"