Why Cultivate? Another Debate? Starting Again?

Today.

Lu Changsheng showed the young talents of the world the spirit of Central Province.

The phrase "We have met the Daoist Eldest Senior Brother" highlights the extraordinary nature of Central Province.

Lu Changsheng's simple return gift perfectly embodied the essence of etiquette.

"Senior Brother Changsheng, please take a seat."

The Purple Azure Holy Son was the most excited; he even stepped out of his seat and invited Lu Changsheng to take a seat.

The other Holy Son, upon witnessing this scene, couldn't help but think to themselves that they had been beaten to it.

Just then, Zhang Yuanru stood up, moved Lu Changsheng's seat up a bit, and then looked at Lu Changsheng and said.

"Fellow Daoist Changsheng, my name is Zhang Yuanru. I had some misunderstandings about you before because I did not know you. Now that we meet, I am ashamed. I hope you can forgive my previous Senior Brother Changsheng, otherwise I will feel guilty."

Zhang Yuanru the initiative to get up and lift Lu Changsheng's seat up slightly, the meaning of which was not hard to understand.

The Purple Azure Holy Son and the Shu Gate Holy Son, who were standing to the side, were overjoyed to see this scene.

However, Zhang Yuanru immediately looked at the two of them and bowed in apology.

"I was rash before, and my actions were indeed out of control. I hope you two fellow Daoists will not be angry!"

Zhang Yuanru a sincere attitude.

Upon hearing this, the Shu Gate Holy Son and the Purple Azure Holy Son couldn't say anything more. After all, the other party had already apologized, and if they were to persist in their apology, it would seem petty of them to hold a grudge.

"It's alright."

"It's nothing, as they say, you become friends after a fight. Come on, have a drink!"

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

"Good! We've become friends through this fight. I, Zhang Yuanru, have truly witnessed the spirit of the cultivators from Central Province today. From now on, if anyone dares to slander the cultivators of Central Province again, I, Zhang Yuanru, will never allow it."

Zhang Yuanru also smiled broadly, raised her glass, and drank it down.

"Very well, Brother Zhang, you're so generous! Here, I'll apologize to you for my previous behavior. I'll punish myself with three cups!"

The Purple Azure Holy Son has started his mixed-drink mode.

Lu Changsheng, who was standing to the side, remained silent for a while.

Isn't this supposed to be a welcome party?

Why are you guys drinking?

"Alright, alright, you guys can drink later. Don't neglect Senior Brother Changsheng."

Wang Xuanji spoke in this way.

Everyone burst into laughter.

After a short while, Lu Changsheng arrived at his seat, but he moved it back to its original position and then said, "We cultivators have no distinction of rank or status. Our gathering is fate. Today, we will not leave until we are drunk!"

Lu Changsheng spoke up, expressing his dislike for this clear division between superiors and inferiors.

Since we've come together, it's all fate. Perhaps a thousand years from now, things will have changed, and this parting may be forever.

"Good!"

"Senior Brother Lu is indeed extraordinary."

"Without distinction of rank or status, Senior Brother Lu is indeed at a high level."

"Great wisdom".

"In terms of State of Mind, Senior Brother Lu is miles ahead of us."

Everyone couldn't help but admire Lu Changsheng's words, which truly demonstrated his great courage and magnanimity.

In the world of cultivation, strength and status determine one's position, but Lu Changsheng doesn't care about status. This level of understanding is truly admirable.

After taking his seat, Lu Changsheng glanced at the Exquisite Holy Maiden beside him and softly called out with a smile, "Yunrou."

"Senior Brother Changsheng." Although the Exquisite Holy Maiden did not show any emotion or smile, she replied very gently. It should be noted that she has not uttered a single word since she arrived here.

Only Lu Changsheng could make the Exquisite Holy Maiden Linglong speak.

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

The Black Yellow Qilin and the Dragon Horse coiled around Lu Changsheng on either side, further highlighting his extraordinary nature.

Soon, after several 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 a Dragon Horse?"

Someone asked.

After all, the Qilin and the Dragon Horse are extraordinary. They are divine beasts of heaven and earth, and wherever they appear, they will attract attention.

Under heaven, only Lu Changsheng could suppress the glory that rightfully belonged to them.

"It's the Qilin Ancient Emperor, and the Dragon Horse Supreme!"

Upon hearing someone ask him a question, Ma De Kuai immediately stood up and spoke with utmost seriousness.

Gu Aotian was very satisfied with Ma De Kuai's performance. He continued to sit cross-legged, ignoring the others.

Although this was Heavenly Pride Gathering, he didn't take anyone else seriously except for Lu Changsheng.

"Ancient Emperor? Supreme Being?"

"I didn't expect it to be an ancient emperor and a supreme being!"

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

Everyone bowed in greeting.

The main reason is that Gu Aotian's aura is too extraordinary. His strength is almost equivalent to the half-step Mahayana stage. Among these geniuses, the strongest cultivators are only at the peak of the Spirit Transformation.

Gu Aotian certainly deserves to be called a senior.

"Yes, very good. I'll give you a great fortune next time we meet."

Ma De Kuai looked extremely pleased with himself, while casually promising benefits.

Lu Changsheng knew the dragon-horse's nature, so he didn't take it seriously. The others, however, didn't know and actually thought they were in for a stroke of good fortune, so they became even more excited.

Soon, someone spoke up, changing the subject.

"It's clear that Senior Brother Lu is going to take the lead in this Heavenly Pride Gathering, so there's not much to say about the event itself. Why don't we talk about the Celestial Origin Holy Ground Realm instead?"

Some people brought up the topic of Celestial Origin Holy Ground.

Soon, the feast became lively.

"The Celestial Origin Holy Ground is rumored to be a shortcut to the Immortal Celestial Origin Holy Ground. However, for some reason, it disappeared in a certain era. Now that it has reappeared, does it mean that a golden age of cultivation is coming, and we can explore the Immortal Fate?"

Some cultivators have said that the opening of the Celestial Origin Holy Ground is related to becoming an immortal.

"It's possible. According to legend, the Celestial Origin Holy Ground allows Mahayana cultivators to ascend to immortality directly without needing to undergo tribulation. If that's true, then our future is a bright and promising path."

"Yes, yes, cultivating immortality is difficult, more difficult than ascending to heaven. It's not just that the resources required for cultivation are enormous, but more importantly, after reaching the Tribulation Transcendence Realm, one must not only overcome the Three Calamities and Nine Disasters, but also, on the day of true ascension, one will be met with real Tribulation Immortal Lightning. Alas."

"However, we cannot be certain. Perhaps the Celestial Origin Holy Ground contains different secrets. It has disappeared for countless eras and suddenly reappeared. Whether this is a blessing or a curse is still uncertain."

"Yes, but many seniors have already entered the Celestial Origin Holy Ground. If they can come out safely, it will be a good thing."

The crowd was abuzz with discussion about the Celestial Origin Holy Ground. This matter had been the talk of the entire Immortal Cultivation World for some time, and naturally, it would be mentioned to some extent at the grand gathering.

"There's no point in us speculating about the Celestial Origin Holy Ground. Let's wait for the seniors to emerge before discussing it further."

Soon Wang Xuanji spoke, saying this.

Everyone nodded.

Although the Celestial Origin Holy Ground is attractive, they don't know what happened yet, so there's no point in talking about it further.

Immediately afterwards, everyone started chatting about all sorts of things, and Lu Changsheng drank his wine while watching them talk.

Indeed, such grand events can broaden horizons, and many things can be heard at these events.

However, as the conversation went on, things abruptly changed.

A bell rang.

Soon the city lord of Bright Moon Ancient City appeared.

Everyone rose to pay their respects.

The city lord was quite polite and had someone bring over a plate containing five spirit orbs.

It exudes a strong spiritual aura of the five elements.

This is Five Elements Spirit Orbs, extremely precious.

The city lord appeared and addressed the crowd.

"As is customary in previous gatherings, a topic will be set for everyone to debate. Whoever debates best will receive a reward. These are the Five Elements Spirit Orbs prepared for you by the Bright Moon Ancient City. The topic for this year's debate is: Why cultivate?"

The city lord of Bright Moon Ancient City spoke.

That's what they said.

This is indeed a tradition. At each grand event, the local city lord will propose a debate topic for the event's elite to debate. It is a kind of intellectual contest, which makes the event more interesting.

This time, however, the Bright Moon City Lord really went all out.

The Five Elements Spirit Orbs are extremely rare treasures, each one priceless. Bringing out such items showcases the profound heritage of Bright Moon Ancient City.

For a moment, many people were drawn to the Five Elements Spirit Orbs. Similarly, the topic of the debate also attracted everyone's attention. However, someone soon spoke up to answer.

"We cultivators should cultivate for the sake of longevity and enlightenment, and for the sake of shining as brightly as the sun and moon."

Zhang Yuanru picked up a glass of wine and said this.

His meaning was simple: to cultivate oneself for longevity.

"No!" Li Rulong shook his head and said, "We cultivators should cultivate for the sake of our hearts. What good is immortality? What good is shining with the sun and moon? It's just living a little longer. We should cultivate for fame. A man's cultivation should be renowned throughout the world."

Li Rulong is very domineering.

"That's too conventional." Wang Xuanji shook her head softly, then continued, "We cultivators should cultivate for the sake of great freedom and liberation. What good are imperial ambitions and worldly fame? Throughout history, how many such beings have there been?"

"Yes, we cultivators pursue freedom and ease, but royal power and wealth are nothing but fleeting clouds."

The Shu Gate Holy Son nodded in reply.

"I think that no matter what it is, as long as you stick to your principles, that's enough."

This was the answer from the Purple Azure Holy Son.

"No, no, no, all talk of great freedom and ease is just empty rhetoric. As human beings, we have desires, and with desires come attachments. What you're saying is all too unrealistic."

Li Rulong did not agree with what they said.

"Cultivation is naturally for the sake of immortality. What are worldly ambitions and imperial conquests? In the end, they all amount to nothing! What's the point of being carefree and unrestrained? Thousands of years from now, who will even know you?"

Zhang Yuanru offered a rebuttal.

This is a debate on principles and laws, and it is also a unique feature of this grand event.

But just then...

Suddenly.

The voice of the Exquisite Holy Maiden slowly rang out.

"Senior Brother Changsheng, what are your thoughts?"

The sound of voices rang out, and the controversial event immediately fell silent.

Ah?

Another debate?

It's starting again?