The Flaws of Heavenly Dao Saints

Xuan Yang's voice rang out, echoing throughout the entire Demon Court.

Every demon spirit and cultivator within the Demon Court listened with utmost attention, unwilling to miss even the slightest detail.

Thus, at this moment, Xuan Yang's was the only voice in the entire Demon Court.

He continued speaking:

"First, let us discuss Heavenly Dao Saints."

"A Heavenly Dao Saint entrusts their Nascent Soul to the Heavenly Dao. Within the Primordial Wilderness, they are practically an undying and indestructible existence."

"As long as the Primordial Wilderness remains, a Heavenly Dao Saint shall not die."

"Within the Primordial Wilderness, a Heavenly Dao Saint can even draw upon a portion of the Heavenly Dao's power to replenish themselves."

"Within the Primordial Wilderness, they are practically invincible."

Xuan Yang briefly described the abilities of Heavenly Dao Saints, drawing endless envy from the cultivators.

After all, the abilities of Heavenly Dao Saints that Xuan Yang had just mentioned...

Such as, "As long as the Primordial Wilderness remains, a Heavenly Dao Saint shall not die"...

Or, "During battle, they can draw upon a portion of the Heavenly Dao's power to replenish themselves"...

These abilities were all incredibly overpowered, leaving them deeply tempted.

For a time, many cultivators yearned to become Heavenly Dao Saints.

But then Xuan Yang said:

"However, everything has two sides."

"Nothing is absolutely perfect."

"Though Heavenly Dao Saints are powerful, they also have certain flaws."

The cultivators all raised their brows upon hearing this.

Laozi, Yuanshi, Zhunti, and Jieyin in particular looked toward Xuan Yang with growing urgency, wishing for him to speak faster.

Xuan Yang continued:

"The flaw of a Heavenly Dao Saint lies in being too deeply entangled with the Heavenly Dao."

"Thus, after using the Heavenly Dao and gaining such benefits as 'undying and indestructible within the Primordial Wilderness' and 'using the power of the Heavenly Dao to restore oneself'..."

"A Heavenly Dao Saint must naturally pay a certain price."

"That price is being constrained by the Heavenly Dao."

"They cannot do anything detrimental to the Heavenly Dao."

"They cannot do anything the Heavenly Dao does not wish a Heavenly Dao Saint to do."

"They must do whatever the Heavenly Dao wishes a Heavenly Dao Saint to do."

"They must always remember: in the term Heavenly Dao Saint, the Heavenly Dao always comes first, and the Saint comes after."

"This is one of the flaws of Heavenly Dao Saints."

"And beyond that..."

"Heavenly Dao Saints have another flaw."

"It is still because they are too deeply entangled with the Heavenly Dao."

"So long as they remain in the Primordial Wilderness, there is naturally no issue."

"But once they leave the Primordial Wilderness and enter Chaos, the strength of a Heavenly Dao Saint will be greatly weakened."

Xuan Yang revealed both major flaws of Heavenly Dao Saints.

Upon hearing his words, all the cultivators present fell silent.

Zhunti and Jieyin were filled with shock.

Tongtian looked at Laozi and Yuanshi with a complicated expression, wanting to see what they thought.

Tongtian first looked toward Laozi, but Laozi merely frowned slightly and displayed no other emotion.

This made it impossible for Tongtian to discern what Laozi was thinking.

He then turned his gaze toward Yuanshi.

But compared to Laozi, Yuanshi was far easier to read.

Yuanshi did not actually believe there was anything wrong with what Xuan Yang had said about Heavenly Dao Saints being constrained by the Heavenly Dao.

After all, he had always believed in following Heaven and complying with the Dao.

Thus, he found such a thing perfectly natural.

Of course, among the many cultivators present, some held attitudes completely opposite to Yuanshi's.

For instance, the Witch Tribe's Twelve Ancestral Witches.

After listening to Xuan Yang's explanation, they were utterly disdainful of these so-called Heavenly Dao Saints.

Zhu Rong even spoke with extreme contempt, openly mocking them.

"What Heavenly Dao Saints? What a joke!"

"They are merely puppets of the Heavenly Dao!"

"Even if you begged me, I would never become one!"

Primordial Lord of Heaven glared at Zhu Rong in displeasure.

Zhu Rong fearlessly met his gaze, his eyes even carrying waves of provocation.

It was as if he were saying, What, want to fight?

However, Laozi stopped this confrontation.

Laozi patted Yuanshi on the shoulder, signaling him not to cause trouble.

Just then, Xuan Yang spoke again.

"Having finished discussing Heavenly Dao Saints..."

"It is now time to speak of Primordial Grand Unity Golden Immortals."

The cultivators settled down once more to listen.

Xuan Yang continued:

"In terms of realm, a Primordial Grand Unity Golden Immortal is equal to a Saint."

"In truth, Saints may also be considered Primordial Grand Unity Golden Immortals. It is merely that Saints chose to entrust their Nascent Souls to the Heavenly Dao, thereby taking another special path."

"And the path of the Primordial Grand Unity Golden Immortal is actually the original, proper path of cultivation."

"United in Hunyuan, indestructible through ten thousand calamities—such is a Primordial Grand Unity Golden Immortal."

"If one follows this path..."

"There is no need for the Heavenly Dao's recognition, nor any need to rely on the Heavenly Dao."

"This may be called true freedom and true liberation—to do as one pleases, with none above oneself."

Yuanshi's face was filled with disdain.

Yet an imperceptible glint flashed through Laozi's eyes.

Even Zhunti and Jieyin revealed interested expressions.

Of course, the Twelve Ancestral Witches reacted most strongly.

They could not have agreed more.

They began shouting loudly, one after another, "Now this is the true and proper path!"

"Brother, keep your voice down."

Houtu looked at the Ancestral Witches reproachfully.

The Ancestral Witches smiled sheepishly at her words.

But Xuan Yang did not mind such a minor detail. He simply smiled at the Ancestral Witches and said, "In fact, Great God Pangu followed this very path back then."

"Not the path of a Saint."

Yuanshi interrupted Xuan Yang at this moment.

"Didn't you just say that everything has two sides?"

"When discussing Heavenly Dao Saints, you also spoke of their flaws."

"What? Does a Primordial Grand Unity Golden Immortal have no flaws, then?"

The other cultivators also turned curious gazes toward Xuan Yang.

Laozi said to Yuanshi, "Second Brother, do not be rude!"

When Laozi looked at Xuan Yang again, his gaze had become far more respectful. After all, the content of Xuan Yang's sermon was of great use to him.

Since that was the case, he owed Xuan Yang a measure of Karma and naturally had to mind his attitude.

Laozi apologized to Xuan Yang on Yuanshi's behalf. "Daoist Friend Xuan Yang, my younger brother is impetuous. Please do not take offense."

Xuan Yang had no intention of lowering himself to Yuanshi's level.

He smiled faintly and spoke again.

"No matter. I merely gave a preliminary introduction to Primordial Grand Unity Golden Immortals just now."

"I have yet to discuss their strengths and weaknesses."

"That is what begins now..."