"Literature carries the Dao, and debate brings friends together. I was fortunate to receive guidance from Ksitigarbha, Bhaisajyaguru, Duobao, and Xuandu just now, and I've gained a great deal."
"Yet the path of discussing the Dao is endless. My learning is shallow, and my knowledge limited."
"I wonder if any of the fellow Daoists present still have questions to discuss with me, or if anyone has a different perspective on what I said earlier?"
Li Qingxu stood alone in the center of the arena, his green robes stirring faintly as his calm gaze swept across the crowd. His voice rang throughout Kirin Cliff.
After all, Li Qingxu's earlier questions had nearly shattered the Dao Hearts of Bhaisajyaguru, Ksitigarbha, and Grand Master Xuandu. The other disciples had also pondered them for a long time without finding answers.
On top of that, his explanation of the Dao had just demonstrated his extraordinary comprehension.
Everyone knew that if they took the stage to debate the Dao with Li Qingxu, they would at best lose face and at worst have their Dao Hearts shattered and their entire worldview called into question. One after another, they chose to remain silent.
Even Winged Immortal, a troublemaker, and those who had previously resented Li Qingxu didn't dare accept his challenge.
Seeing that no one had answered for a long while, Taiqing Laozi spoke:
"Li Qingxu of the Chan Sect has grasped the essentials of the Dao, argued its principles with precision, and understood its true nature. He shall be the Literary Competition Champion."
With Taiqing Laozi's declaration, the Literary Competition officially came to an end. Li Qingxu had become its undisputed champion, earning the Chan Sect a great deal of face.
"This disciple humbly accepts the honor."
Li Qingxu bowed deeply to the Three Pure Ones, then