For now, the matter of alchemy was set aside.
During this time, Lu Changsheng had been diligently cultivating.
He hoped to break through to Qi Training Late-Stage before descending the mountain.
Yet unfortunately, after dozens of days of arduous cultivation, Lu Changsheng discovered that his cultivation had not improved in the slightest.
Not even by a tiny fraction.
This could not help but leave Lu Changsheng puzzled.
Could it be that his realm could not advance through simple cultivation, and instead he had to wait until his experience was automatically filled before cultivating casually once to break through?
Since his cultivation could not improve, Lu Changsheng could only give up on continuing to cultivate.
It was then.
Li Zhang arrived.
"Senior Brother, the Sect Master has sent down a decree, saying that he wishes for you to visit Great Luo Academy and impart the Dao to the disciples."
Li Zhang's voice rang out, leaving Lu Changsheng in the great hall slightly surprised.
Impart the Dao?
With someone at the Qi Training realm like him?
Wasn't this making trouble?
To be honest, aside from things like the Tao Te Ching, he truly did not know any Dao arts.
"Inform the Sect Master that I have recently been cultivating in seclusion, so I will not be going."
Lu Changsheng answered calmly.
But Li Zhang's voice continued.
"Eldest Senior Brother, the Sect Master said that you will soon descend the mountain to travel. The disciples of our Holy Land are all waiting for you to lecture on the Dao and impart its teachings. If you do not go, I fear it may damage the image of you as Eldest Senior Brother."
Li Zhang's voice rang out.
He was not wrong.
Lu Changsheng had come to Great Luo Holy Land more than three years ago, and had been appointed Eldest Senior Brother for several months. He truly had never taught or lectured on the Dao.
If he left the mountain later and went to other sects to lecture on the Dao, would that not be rather neither fish nor fowl?
"Fine, then. Tomorrow at noon, I will go to Great Luo Academy to teach the Dao."
Lu Changsheng spoke.
"I respectfully obey Eldest Senior Brother's decree."
Li Zhang answered, then departed to relay the news.
He had set the time for tomorrow because he intended to review things a little and prepare for the lesson.
Calculating the date, he would descend the mountain in seven days.
Sigh, time truly flew by quickly.
Inside the great hall.
Lu Changsheng held a map. It was the map within the Universe Ring, the second map Qingyun Daoist had prepared for him.
This so-called map was not a parchment scroll, but a Jade Slip. Once the Jade Slip was unfolded, a projected map would appear. This was an immortal art, and it even possessed positioning capabilities, ensuring that he would not lose his way.
The first Holy Land he was to visit was Yin Yang Holy Land, three hundred and sixty thousand li away from Great Luo Holy Land. Along the way, he would need to pass through the Great Qian Dynasty and the Jiang Family.
There were many magical treasures and medicinal ingredients within the Universe Ring. Some had been left for Lu Changsheng, while the rest were gifts. Naturally, one had to offer gifts when visiting a Holy Land, otherwise would one not seem especially shabby?
After carefully examining the map, Lu Changsheng began preparing for class.
After turning it over and over in his mind, he felt there was nothing much to prepare, so he simply entered a state of secluded cultivation once more.
Whether he could break through or not, cultivation could never be wrong.
And so, in the blink of an eye, the next day arrived.
Noon.
Great Luo Main Peak.
Lu Changsheng rose and sat atop the Twelfth Grade Green Lotus.
His entire body was enveloped in azure radiance, carrying an indescribably ethereal air.
A quarter-hour later.
Lu Changsheng arrived at Great Luo Academy.
At this moment, there were three thousand disciples throughout Great Luo Academy, every one of them filled with excitement and anticipation.
Especially after seeing Lu Changsheng appear, they all cried out.
"We pay respects to Eldest Senior Brother!"
The voices rang out, deafening as thunder.
Li Zhang and the others stood to either side of the lecture platform, serving as attendants.
Yet after Lu Changsheng descended, he saw the three thousand disciples in white and could not help but frown slightly.
"Eldest Senior Brother, is there anything improper?"
Li Zhang was skilled at reading expressions. He immediately noticed the subtle change in Lu Changsheng's face and promptly asked.
"Why are there only three thousand people?"
Lu Changsheng asked.
"Oh, Eldest Senior Brother, these are all Great Luo's Core Disciples. This lecture has restrictions."
Li Zhang explained.
However, Lu Changsheng shook his head and said.
"The Dharma has no rank, and the Dao has no distinction between noble and humble. Pass down my decree: all Great Luo disciples may go to the Dao Discussion Hall to attend the lesson."
Lu Changsheng's thoughts were simple. Since he was going to lecture on the Dao, they might as well all come at once. There was no need for one group today and another tomorrow.
If they could understand, then they could understand. If they could not, that could not be blamed on him.
Yet the moment these words were spoken, everyone was stunned.
Very quickly, a disciple stood up, then kowtowed to Lu Changsheng with a face full of admiration.
"Eldest Senior Brother truly possesses a lofty realm. Such a state of mind is indeed a model for our generation!"
"The Dharma has no rank, and the Dao has no distinction between noble and humble. Eldest Senior Brother's state of mind is extraordinary."
"The Dao has no distinction between noble and humble! Good, good, good! This is great wisdom indeed."
"Changsheng is truly worthy of being a son of our Daoist sect. At such a young age, he has already comprehended this much. Indeed, the Dharma has no rank, and the Dao has no distinction between noble and humble. Only by treating all equally can a sect walk toward glory. Wonderful, wonderful!"
The disciples all sighed with emotion. Even some elders of Great Luo Academy, upon hearing those words, were immediately ashamed of themselves.
When Lu Changsheng heard everyone's discussion, he was somewhat dumbfounded.
I just wanted to slack off.
This was a lofty realm?
This was great wisdom?
This was great breadth of spirit?
Fine, I'll accept it.
Lu Changsheng had already grown accustomed to everyone's reactions. Over these three years, he had thoroughly come to understand.
No matter what he did, there would always be people who overinterpreted it. He was used to it by now.
He did not continue dwelling on the matter.
Lu Changsheng stepped on the green lotus and left for the Dao Discussion Hall.
Soon, voices rang out one after another.
"By Eldest Senior Brother's decree, all disciples of Great Luo, regardless of rank or status, may come to the Dao Discussion Hall to attend the lesson!"
The voices rang out and spread throughout the entire Great Luo Holy Land.
In an instant, every Great Luo disciple was stunned.
The Inner Sect, outer sect, and registered disciples in particular were ecstatic and found it unbelievable.
Great Luo Holy Land placed great emphasis on rank and status.
Naturally, they knew that Lu Changsheng was lecturing on the Dao, but they also understood that they would have no chance to listen to such supreme Dao teachings.
Yet they never expected Eldest Senior Brother to say such words.
In an instant, countless disciples wept bitter tears, countless disciples were ecstatic, and countless disciples were overwhelmed with excitement.
When Great Luo's upper echelon heard these words, they could not help but sigh in admiration as well.
"Changsheng truly possesses a lofty realm."
"A divine man has truly come to our Great Luo."
"Clinging to old rules will eventually lead to decline. When lecturing on the Dao, there should be no distinction of rank. Marvelous, marvelous, marvelous!"
"From this day onward, when I lecture on the Dao as well, I shall make no distinction between rank or status. All Great Luo disciples may come and learn."
"So shall I."
"Likewise."
Soon, voices rose one after another. Some elders were deeply moved and immediately followed Lu Changsheng's example, swiftly triggering a chain reaction as many elders spoke up in turn.
This made countless disciples even more grateful to Lu Changsheng.
On the path of cultivation, one would always encounter many troubles and confusions. Those registered disciples and outer sect disciples had it the worst. They performed all kinds of hard labor in the main sect, yet could not attend the elders' lectures. Whenever they encountered problems, they could only rely on fellow disciples.
But now, Lu Changsheng had set a good precedent, leaving countless disciples overwhelmed with gratitude.
Very soon.
Great Luo Dao Discussion Hall.
A hundred thousand disciples, like crucian carp crossing a river, had all gathered there.
Half an hour later.
At last, everyone had more or less arrived.
Lu Changsheng began his discussion of the Dao.
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