Chapter 1 Today

Lu Changsheng allowed the young talents of the world to witness the spirit of Central Continent.

The simple phrase, "We have met the Senior Brother of the Daoist sect," demonstrated the extraordinariness of Central Continent.

And Lu Changsheng's simple return of courtesy embodied the essence of etiquette.

"Senior Brother Changsheng, please take your seat quickly."

The Purple Azure Holy Son was the most excited. He even walked out of his position to invite Lu Changsheng to take a seat.

Seeing this scene, the other Holy Sons couldn't help but lament inwardly that they had been beaten to the punch.

At this moment, Zhang Yuanru stood up, directly moving Lu Changsheng's seat slightly higher. He then looked at Lu Changsheng and said,

"Fellow Daoist Changsheng, I am Zhang Yuanru. Previously, due to my ignorance, I had some misunderstandings about you. Today, upon meeting you, I feel ashamed. I hope Senior Brother Changsheng can forgive my past actions, otherwise, my heart will be filled with guilt."

Zhang Yuanru took the initiative to stand up and raise Lu Changsheng's seat higher, the meaning of which was clear.

The Purple Azure Holy Son and the Shumen Holy Son, seeing this scene, felt extremely happy in their hearts.

However, Zhang Yuanru immediately turned to the two of them, cupping his hands in apology.

"Before, I was reckless. My actions were indeed out of line. I hope the two fellow Daoists will not be angry!"

Zhang Yuanru spoke with a sincere attitude.

Hearing this, the Shumen Holy Son and the Purple Azure Holy Son could not say anything more. After all, the other party had already apologized in this way. If they were to continue to be unforgiving, it would appear petty.

"It's nothing."

"A minor matter. As the saying goes, 'No discord, no concord.' Come, have a drink!"

The Purple Azure Holy Son even raised the cup on the table, taking the initiative to invite him.

"Good! 'No discord, no concord.' Today, I, Zhang Yuanru, have truly witnessed the spirit of Central Continent cultivators. From now on, if anyone dares to smear Central Continent cultivators, I, Zhang Yuanru, will never agree."

Zhang Yuanru also smiled and raised his cup, drinking it directly.

"Good, good, good! Brother Zhang is so straightforward. Come, I will also apologize for my previous behavior with three cups!"

The Purple Azure Holy Son initiated a mixed-drinking mode.

Lu Changsheng was somewhat silent.

Isn't this a welcome gathering?

Why are you all drinking?

"Alright, alright, if you want to drink, drink later. Don't neglect Senior Brother Changsheng."

Wang Xuanji spoke up.

Immediately, everyone laughed.

After a while, Lu Changsheng arrived at his seat, but he moved slightly, returning the seat to its original position. Then, he said, "We cultivators have no distinction between noble and lowly, no distinction between superior and inferior. Meeting each other is fate. Today, let us not leave until we are drunk!"

Lu Changsheng spoke, he did not like this feeling of clear hierarchy.

Since they were gathered together, it was all fate. Perhaps after thousands of years, things would change, and this separation might be forever.

"Good!"

"Senior Brother Lu is indeed extraordinary."

"No distinction between noble and lowly, no distinction between superior and inferior. Senior Brother Lu is truly of a high realm."

"Great wisdom."

"In terms of state of mind, Senior Brother Lu is ten streets ahead of us."

Everyone couldn't help but praise. Lu Changsheng's words truly demonstrated that broad spirit.

In the world of cultivation, strength determines status, and identity determines status. However, Lu Changsheng did not care about status. This realm was truly admirable.

After sitting down, Lu Changsheng glanced at the Exquisite Holy Maiden beside him and smiled softly, calling out, "Junior Sister Yunrou."

"Senior Brother Changsheng." Although the Exquisite Holy Maiden did not reveal any emotional smile, she replied very gently. It should be known that she had not spoken a single word since appearing here.

Only Lu Changsheng could make the Exquisite Holy Maiden speak.

However, soon, everyone raised their glasses, and the banquet officially began.

The Xuanhuang Qilin and the Dragon Horse coiled around Lu Changsheng, further highlighting his extraordinariness.

Soon, after a few rounds of drinks, someone finally couldn't help but look at Lu Changsheng and ask,

"Senior Brother Changsheng, are the two beside you Qilin and Dragon Horse?"

Someone asked.

After all, Qilin and Dragon Horse were too extraordinary. They were divine beasts of heaven and earth. Wherever they appeared, they would attract attention.

Under the heavens, only Lu Changsheng could suppress their inherent glory.

"This is Qilin Ancient Emperor and Dragon Horse Supreme!"

Hearing someone ask him, Ma De Kuai immediately stood up and said very seriously.

Gu Aotian was very satisfied with Ma De Kuai's performance. He continued to coil, ignoring everyone.

Although this was a gathering of geniuses, he didn't care about anyone except Lu Changsheng.

"Ancient Emperor? Supreme?"

"Unexpectedly, they are Ancient Emperor and Supreme?"

"We have met the Qilin Ancient Emperor, we have met the Dragon Horse Supreme."

Everyone saluted.

The main reason was that Gu Aotian's aura was too extraordinary. His strength was almost at the half-step Mahayana stage. The strongest cultivators among these geniuses were only at the peak of the Transformation God stage.

Gu Aotian was indeed qualified to be called a senior.

"Well, very good. When we meet again next time, I will give you a creation."

Ma De Kuai looked extremely enjoying the situation, while casually promising benefits.

Lu Changsheng knew the nature of this Dragon Horse, so he didn't take it seriously. The others didn't know, and they really thought they would get a creation, so they became even more excited.

Soon, someone spoke, changing the topic.

"This gathering of geniuses, Senior Brother Lu will obviously take the lead, so there is nothing to say about the gathering itself. Why don't we talk about the Tianyuan Holy Land?"

Someone put the topic on the Tianyuan Holy Land.

Soon, the banquet became lively.

"The Tianyuan Holy Land, according to rumors, is a shortcut to the Immortal Realm. I just don't know why, in a certain era, the Tianyuan Holy Land disappeared. Now that it has reappeared, does it mean that the golden age of cultivation has arrived, and we can explore the immortal fate?"

Some cultivators said this, believing that the opening of the Tianyuan Holy Land was related to becoming an immortal.

"There is this possibility. According to rumors, the Tianyuan Holy Land can allow Mahayana cultivators to directly ascend to immortality without having to undergo thunder tribulations. If this is the case, then our future can be said to be a broad road."

"Yes, yes, it is difficult to cultivate immortality, more difficult than ascending to heaven. Not only are the resources required for cultivation huge, but more importantly, after reaching the Tribulation Transcending Realm, one must endure the three disasters and nine tribulations. When the day of true ascension arrives, it will also attract the real Tribulation Transcending Immortal Thunder. Alas."

"However, it cannot be determined. Perhaps the Tianyuan Holy Land contains different secrets. It disappeared for countless eras, and its sudden appearance, whether it is a blessing or a curse, is still uncertain."

"Well, but many seniors have already entered the Tianyuan Holy Land. If they can come out safely, it will be a happy event."

Everyone discussed, the matter of the Tianyuan Holy Land, during this period of time, the entire cultivation world was talking about it, so naturally, at the gathering, it would be mentioned more or less.

"The matter of the Tianyuan Holy Land, it is meaningless for us to guess randomly. Let's wait for those seniors to come out before discussing it more."

Soon, Wang Xuanji spoke, saying this.

Everyone nodded.

Although the Tianyuan Holy Land was attractive, they didn't know what had happened yet, so talking more was useless.

Then, everyone began to chat, Lu Changsheng drank while watching everyone talk.

Indeed, this kind of gathering can broaden one's horizons, and many things can be heard from the gathering.

However, as the topic was being discussed, suddenly.

A bell rang.

Soon, the city lord of Bright Moon Ancient City appeared.

Everyone stood up to pay their respects.

The city lord was also polite, asking someone to bring a plate, which contained five spiritual beads.

They emitted a strong aura of the five elements.

These were the Five Elements Spiritual Beads, extremely precious.

The city lord appeared, looked at everyone, and said.

"Everyone, according to the usual practice of past gatherings, a question will be proposed for everyone to debate. Whoever debates the best will receive a reward. These are the Five Elements Spiritual Beads that Bright Moon Ancient City has prepared for everyone. And the topic of this year's debate is, why cultivate?"

The city lord of Bright Moon Ancient City spoke.

Saying this.

This was indeed the usual practice. At each gathering, the local city lord would propose a debate question for the geniuses of the gathering to debate. It was a civil battle, so that the gathering would be more interesting.

However, this time, the city lord of Bright Moon could be said to have spent a lot of money.

The Five Elements Spiritual Beads were extremely rare treasures. Each one was worth a fortune. Taking out this kind of thing showed the foundation of Bright Moon Ancient City.

For a time, many people were attracted by the Five Elements Spiritual Beads. Similarly, this debate topic instantly attracted everyone's thoughts. However, someone quickly spoke in response.

"We cultivators should cultivate for longevity and attainment, and for the sun and moon to shine together."

Zhang Yuanru raised a glass of wine, saying this.

His meaning was simple, to cultivate for longevity.

"No!" Li Rulong shook his head and said, "We cultivators should cultivate for the sake of the heart. What if one has immortality? What if the sun and moon shine together? It's just living longer. We should cultivate for fame. A man's cultivation should make his name known throughout the world."

Li Rulong was very domineering.

"Too vulgar." Wang Xuanji shook his head softly, then spoke, "We cultivators should cultivate for great freedom and great ease. What about imperial dominance and worldly fame? How many such beings have there been throughout history?"

"Yes, we cultivators pursue freedom and ease. Wealth and power are just fleeting clouds."

The Shumen Holy Son also nodded in response.

"I think, in fact, no matter what, as long as you stick to your Dao heart, that's enough."

The Purple Azure Holy Son replied.

"No, no, no, what great freedom, what great ease, are all empty words. Since one is human, one has desires. Since one has desires, one has attachments. What you said is too empty."

Li Rulong did not agree with what they said.

"Cultivation is naturally for immortality. What is imperial dominance? In the end, it's all empty! What about freedom and ease? After thousands of years, who will know you?"

Zhang Yuanru gave a rebuttal.

This was a debate on establishing the heart and debating the law, and it was also a characteristic of the gathering.

But at this moment.

Suddenly.

The voice of the Exquisite Holy Maiden slowly rang out.

"Senior Brother Changsheng, what is your opinion?"

As the voice rang out, the gathering, which had been full of disputes, suddenly quieted down.

Ah?

Another debate?

It's starting again?