The Yanwu Clan Chief, his thoughts directly exposed by Fang Ming, also saw his expression change slightly.
After a moment of contemplation, he spoke, "The Heaven-Shielding Method created by the Human Emperor is extremely wise and logical. Naturally, I believe in it."
"The Heaven-Shielding Method can lead the Human Race towards a glorious era..."
The esteemed position of the Human Emperor was no small matter.
Even though Fang Ming was a newly established Human Emperor with shallow prestige, the Yanwu Clan Chief would never dare to openly challenge the Human Emperor or question his words.
Therefore, despite his inner dissatisfaction and belief that the Heaven-Shielding Method was not as good as claimed, the Yanwu Clan Chief could only outwardly express his agreement.
"Is that so? Do you truly believe in the Heaven-Shielding Method?"
If it were any other Human Emperor, seeing the Yanwu Clan Chief's outward submission, they would have tacitly accepted it and let him off the hook.
But Fang Ming, seizing the advantage, pressed on directly:
"I have been in the Human Ancestral Land for many days and have heard my subordinates discuss matters. The Yanwu Clan Chief looks down upon the Heaven-Shielding Method, believing it to be exaggerated."
"He claims that among peers, the Golden Core Dao, which draws upon the power of heaven and earth, is superior to the Heaven-Shielding Method that relies on one's own cultivation."
"He even says that human body-refining techniques, created by imitating the methods of the Wu tribe, would surpass the physical cultivation strength of the Heaven-Shielding Method."
"The Yanwu Clan Chief seems to believe that within the same cultivation level, the Heaven-Shielding Method's Nascent Soul is inferior to the Golden Core Dao, and its physical body is inferior to that of the Wu tribe. Is this true?"
Fang Ming's direct confrontation and aggressive approach not only drew more eyes from the surrounding clan chiefs towards the Yanwu Clan Chief but also stirred anger within him.
From his perspective as a Golden Immortal cultivator, the so-called Heaven-Shielding Method contained a great deal of exaggeration. The Yanwu Clan Chief simply did not believe Fang Ming's words.
Even if the logic was sound, the reasoning clear, and the connections seamless, what did it prove? It only proved that Fang Ming was an exceptionally skilled deceiver, having fabricated a seemingly rational cultivation system.
The Yanwu Clan Chief had initially intended to avoid openly questioning Fang Ming, thus preserving Fang Ming's authority as Human Emperor and offering a perfunctory response, letting everyone understand the unspoken truth.
He never expected that after his outward submission, Fang Ming would press further and confront him so directly. In that case, there was no alternative but to stand his ground.
The Yanwu Clan Chief stood up and said directly, "Fang Ming, you are the co-lord of our Human Race. I originally did not wish to speak against you."
"But since you insist on debating the merits of the Heaven-Shielding Method and the Golden Core Dao, I have no choice but to accompany you in this debate!"
After the Yanwu Clan Chief finished speaking, many angry shouts erupted from the surroundings.
"Presumptuous! In the presence of the Human Emperor, Yanwu, how dare you speak thus!"
"Quickly apologize to the Human Emperor!"
"Yanwu, you are foolish!"
The esteemed position of the Human Emperor was the spiritual cornerstone and leader of the Human Race.
Yanwu's open questioning provoked the anger of many clan chiefs, and even the three ancestors looked at him unfavorably.
Even a Human Emperor appointed from outside held such authority.
Fang Ming was almost certain that by leveraging the authority of the Human Emperor, he could force the Yanwu Clan Chief to shut up and admit his mistake without needing to debate the merits of the Heaven-Shielding Method.
However, such a method would be considered inferior and would instead damage the dignity of the Human Emperor.
Fang Ming did not choose this path.
Fang Ming said solemnly, "Whatever doubts you have, speak them freely. There is no need to keep them to yourself."
"Esteemed clan chiefs, please do not stop him—truth is always clarified through debate. I do not fear discussion."
The Yanwu Clan Chief, having shed all reservations, spoke directly to Fang Ming:
"Human Emperor! Do you know that the Golden Core Dao is the foundation of our tribe's existence!"
"The root of our peace and survival!"
"If the Golden Core Dao is abolished, how can our tribe survive in this Primordial World? The Demon Race will not care about your Heaven-Shielding Method! They will have no reverence for your Heaven-Shielding Method!"
"Yes, I admit you have a silver tongue, and you have praised the Heaven-Shielding Method to the skies, making it sound perfect."
"You even claim that one can cultivate to the strength of a Heavenly Dao Saint in a few thousand years. Such an outrageous statement, yet you manage to make it sound logical and coherent, as if it were true!"
"You have made most of the tribal chiefs believe your nonsense!"
"But the Human Race, living in the Primordial World, relies on strength, not eloquence!"
"Your deception will only lead the Human Race to eternal damnation!"
The Yanwu Clan Chief ignored the insults from the other clan chiefs and roared.
He directly stated, "Fang Ming, your eloquence is impressive, and I concede defeat in a debate with you."
"But you cannot change one fact—the Heaven-Shielding Method can never make one invincible among peers, nor can it cultivate the physical body to the level of the Wu tribe."
"If you can have a tribesman of the same cultivation level, who cultivates the Heaven-Shielding Method, defeat me with it, then I will believe in your Heaven-Shielding Method!"
"Otherwise, no matter how skilled your debating, I will not heed your words—I only believe in facts!"
The Yanwu Clan Chief declared his stance.
That is, in terms of who wins or loses, who is stronger, regardless of how logical the verbal arguments are, he would not believe them.
He only believed in the fist.
The one with the bigger fist was the ultimate truth!
Fang Ming looked at the Yanwu Clan Chief, then at the dozens of clan chiefs beside him who, though silent, clearly supported the Yanwu Clan Chief.
He immediately understood that the tribes established by these clan chiefs were all located not far from the Wu tribe's territories.
It was evident they had been influenced by the Wu tribe.
Even their way of thinking had gravitated towards that of the Wu tribe.
They did not believe in reason, only in the logic of brute force.
Dealing with such a person was simple.
Fang Ming smiled and said, "Then let someone compete with you."
Upon hearing this, the Yanwu Clan Chief said, "Human Emperor, I know you are a peerless prodigy with immense combat power, far beyond my reach."
"I will not compete with you. I want to compete with your subordinates. Have you not taught the tribesmen of the Xuanyang tribe the Heaven-Shielding Method? Bring a few out to compete with me."
Fang Ming smiled slightly.
He had grasped the Yanwu Clan Chief's line of thought.
According to the Yanwu Clan Chief's view, Fang Ming's combat power was exceptionally strong.
If Fang Ming had no foundation, he would not have gained the recognition of the three ancestors.
However, in his opinion, Fang Ming cultivating the Heaven-Shielding Method to a level comparable to a Quasi-Saint was due to Fang Ming's supreme talent, supreme origins, and supreme physique.
Such miracles could only occur with Fang Ming personally and could not be generalized to the entire race.
Fang Ming's strength was not because the Heaven-Shielding Method was powerful, but purely because Fang Ming himself was powerful.
And if other tribesmen followed Fang Ming's words and blindly cultivated the Heaven-Shielding Method, their cultivation results would definitely not be as good as cultivating the Golden Core Dao!
Fang Ming was a genius, so by cultivating the Heaven-Shielding Method, he could achieve a powerful physique among his peers and cultivate at an extremely fast pace.
But could ordinary humans do the same?
Could ordinary humans, by cultivating the Heaven-Shielding Method, achieve Fang Ming's speed and physical strength?
Could they surpass the Golden Core Dao?
The Yanwu Clan Chief's primary doubt was this point.
He believed that the Heaven-Shielding Method could allow some exceptional human prodigies to cultivate and possess immense combat power, but this was limited to a very small number of individuals.