Do You Know What the Dao Is?

Today's occasion is truly grand.

That is precisely why this is the best opportunity for him to unleash that secret technique.

Today, the three elders will give their speeches in turn, and the Ninth Elder will use that secret technique during his speeches to create a feast of inner demons for all the disciples.

At that time, a secret technique will be used to disrupt the minds of all disciples, giving rise to a demon within them.

The Verdant Peak will surely descend into chaos.

Once chaos ensues, there's a chance to meet the sect leader, and even a chance to influence the sect leader's mind and create a mental demon.

Finally, they forced him to reveal the secret treasure, then fled far away.

Verdant Peak will definitely be too busy to take care of itself. With everyone in a panic and the disciples in chaos, no one will have the energy to hunt me down.

The Ninth Elder had considered this plan for a long time.

Today is the best opportunity.

With all the core disciples of Verdant Peak gathered together, they could definitely wipe them out in one fell swoop.

This secret technique is called the [Heart Demon Scripture], and it is extremely evil and fortuitous opportunity. The Ninth Elder discovered it by chance in an ancient ruin.

Moreover, in order to master this secret technique, he sacrificed his most precious treasure.

His lifeblood.

But he thought it was worth it.

He had waited far too long. The Ninth Elder was already old, and if he could not reach the highest realm and reappear in the Star Net Palace before he died, he would die with regrets.

Only the secret treasure of the Dragon-Seeking Sect could help him achieve his lofty ambitions.

He's willing to pay any price for this.

However, the situation is somewhat different from what was planned...

The sect leader has actually appeared at the martial arts arena?!

The Ninth Elder stared in disbelief.

Just then, Chen Ning, looking extremely socially awkward, strolled into a side hall of the martial arts arena.

"My goodness, there are so many people!"

Chen Ning, still shaken, went to the side hall, intending to let the Little Black Dragon find its own food.

This side hall is very spacious and is where disciples rest and regulate their Essence Power. It is also fully equipped with all the necessary items for cultivation.

This is a great place for Little Black Dragon to enjoy a buffet.

Sure enough, the Little Black Dragon twitched its nostrils, urging Chen Ning to walk towards a treasure chest.

Inside the treasure chest, a row of white jade-colored Origin Stone was prominently displayed.

It exuded a strong surge of vital energy.

The Little Black Dragon immediately began to devour its food.

Goodness, you're only eating the expensive stuff!

Chen Ning sighed. Origin Stone were extremely valuable; they could not only serve as currency but also aid in a martial artist's cultivation.

And inside this box were a full twenty mid-grade Origin Stone.

In the mundane world, this would be an astronomical figure.

An extremely large amount of wealth.

It's all thanks to the Dragon-Seeking Sect family's wealth and power; otherwise, they really couldn't afford to support them.

I wonder how strong this Little Black Dragon, who eats so much, will actually become in the future?

At this moment, Cang Yue's maid Ying Wu, transformed into a Qingfeng and arrived at the entrance of the side hall. She bowed slightly to Chen Ning and said, "Sect Leader, there are still matters to attend to at the martial arts arena. The Grand Elder requests that you visit my chambers later to speak with me."

Upon hearing this, Chen Ning was taken aback. He had originally planned to return to Vermilion Bird Peak discreetly without alerting Cang Yue, but he hadn't expected to be delayed by Meng Yuyi.

And to make matters worse, he happened to run into Cang Yue.

There's no escaping it now.

The Little Black Dragon had been covered by a Body Concealment Talisman by Chen Ning, so in Ying Wu's eyes, it was just a small snake.

If a top-grade Body Concealment Talisman can't even hide a Ying Wu, then all his efforts in perfecting this Heaven-Reaching Talisman have been in vain.

Chen Ning was filled with bitterness. Since he couldn't leave for the time being, he had no choice but to look outside out of boredom.

Meanwhile, on the training ground...

The Third Elder had finished his address, and after the Ninth Elder completed his procedures, Cang Yue added a few more casual words, and the meeting was considered a successful conclusion.

Chen Ning felt this was somewhat like a school's opening ceremony, where the three elders who spoke were equivalent to the school leaders giving speeches.

It turns out that this kind of format is not uncommon even in the world of fantasy.

This is the same at Verdant Peak every year.

But today seems a bit unusual.

The Ninth Elder narrowed his eyes, looking at the disciples below the stage, whose eyes were filled with anticipation.

The nine elders within the sect hold the highest status.

Today, they are extremely excited to have three such figures give them a speech.

The words of the strong are often rich in truth and insights into spiritual practice.

If they can immerse themselves in it and understand the truth in the words, it will greatly benefit their spiritual practice.

In previous years, some senior disciples have grasped the profound meaning in the elders' words on such occasions and directly broke through their cultivation levels.

It's so enviable.

Putting aside previous years, the Third Elder's words alone have already greatly benefited all the disciples.

The Third Elder was a sword cultivator with considerable achievements in Sword Dao.

At this moment, two senior disciples from the inner sect, after listening to these words, had already closed their eyes to sense the Sword Intent.

If one can capture that trace of Sword Intent and comprehend it thoroughly, one's skill in Sword Dao will definitely reach a new level.

Now, they all looked at the Ninth Elder with anticipation.

Prepare to listen to the other party's instructions with utmost seriousness.

"Cough cough..."

The Ninth Elder coughed lightly, and the room fell silent again, so quiet you could hear a pin drop.

"Young men and women, do you know what the Way is?"

The Ninth Elder posed a question, which startled many disciples, who exchanged bewildered glances.

"Yes, what is the Way?"

What is the Tao?

The crowd erupted in uproar. Some of them practiced the Saber Dao, some the way of the Sword Dao, some the way of the fist, and some the Vast Righteous Qi.

Three thousand paths, countless choices.

Yet no one has ever thought about this question.

They pondered this for a long time, but still couldn't come up with an answer.

My mind was filled with confusion.

Not only the disciples, but even the Third Elder on the high platform had a hint of doubt in his cloudy eyes.

This problem,

That's incredibly tricky!

"Ninth Elder, this disciple believes... the Dao is all things."

"Ninth Elder, this disciple believes that the Dao is the heart of a pure and innocent child. The path of cultivation is fraught with difficulties and dangers; only with a sincere heart can one attain the Great Dao."

These two sentences were spoken by two inner disciple.

Those present nodded in agreement.

Yes!

The path of cultivation is extremely difficult, defying the heavens. Only by forging ahead and constantly climbing to new heights can one attain the Great Dao.

"As expected, the senior disciples from the inner sect have more insight."

"I see, I really admire you, senior brother."

"Junior sister, you're so sarcastic..."

Just when all the disciples thought they had the answer, the Ninth Elder on the high platform shook his head and chuckled.

He then proclaimed loudly, "In this Nine Provinces, martial prowess reigns supreme. The weak are mediocre and bullied, while the strong, in a fit of rage, can leave millions dead. It is a world where the strong prey on the weak. In this bloody, real world, in this cruel Principle, does the path you pursue still hold any meaning?"

After hearing this, the disciples in the room began to ponder and fell silent.

The Ninth Elder continued, "These wicked people are committing rape, robbery, and all sorts of evil deeds. Your strength is too weak to stop them. Are you prepared to risk your lives?"

"If an evil person kills your family members and commits adultery with your sisters, how will you face them?"

"Thirty years east of the river, thirty years west of the river? I'm afraid you'll die on your cultivation journey before thirty years are up?"

The Ninth Elder's words were succinct and insightful, and his series of questions instantly silenced the entire training ground.