Speak Frankly (Happy New Year!)

Next, Fang Yang asked Sect Master Tongtian about the key difficulties in his cultivation. Occasionally, he also proposed some of his own views and opinions, discussing them with Sect Master Tongtian.

These views were plagiarized by Fang Yang from the cultivation systems of other worlds, such as the Human Body Secret Realms, the Human Immortal Martial Path, and the Path of Gu Immortals.

Although his views and opinions were still immature and not fully developed, they came from a different perspective, which made Sect Master Tongtian feel a sense of novelty.

Fang Yang boldly presented his arguments and evidence. Sect Master Tongtian didn't need to elaborate; he could often pinpoint the core of the issue with just one sentence, allowing Fang Yang's understanding of Daoist arts to reach a new level.

Sect Master Tongtian had never had such a teaching experience before. In the past, whatever he said was final, and his disciples simply had to listen.

With Fang Yang, he dared to raise questions and present new viewpoints and new thoughts.

Fang Yang didn't overthink it.

He had always believed that the relationship between master and disciple in the Immortal Path could be more relaxed, without the excessive formality of the Confucian Path.

No cultivation system in the Myriad Worlds posed any difficulty for Sect Master Tongtian. He could directly deduce and perfect them instantly. With a little guidance from him, Fang Yang's understanding would immediately open up.

With Sect Master Tongtian, a good teacher, helping him refine his cultivation theories, his Cultivation Speed could advance by leaps and bounds.

However, Sect Master Tongtian also reaped some rewards. Even if it wasn't much, it was equivalent to all beings comprehending the Great Dao for three Aeons.

Sect Master Tongtian became increasingly satisfied with Fang Yang. After being a teacher for so many years, he had finally found a good student!

Teaching his other disciples was like being a nanny, feeding them spoonful by spoonful.

Teaching Fang Yang was like a teacher guiding a student, where the teacher explained and the student constantly thought and provided feedback.

At this thought, he recalled the time when he, Taiqing Saint, and Primordial Heavenly Venerate traveled through the Primordial World, scattering Opportunities everywhere.

The Three Pure Ones weren't deliberately planting chess pieces; they just wanted to see how many beings could obtain their Opportunities and thus attain Dao and ascend to immortality.

For the Three Pure Ones, it was merely an act of kindness casually thrown out. But for those beings who received their Opportunities, it was a chance to defy fate.

Fang Yang was precisely how he joined the Jie School and gradually entered Sect Master Tongtian's favor.

"Every effect has a cause; perhaps it was predestined. After I planted seeds of hope for all beings, I also received hope for the Jie School."

By the end of the teaching, Sect Master Tongtian wished he could crack open Fang Yang's head and pour all his Daoist arts into it.

He was now certain that Fang Yang would definitely be able to carry forward his Dao lineage, without any doubt.

A disciple who knew how to create his own Opportunities could grow even if he left his Master.

Unlike Daoist Duobao and the others, without his Master's decree, they didn't even know how to proactively spread the Dao or actively seek fortune for the Jie School.

Comparing goods makes one discard the bad; Sect Master Tongtian finally understood what Primordial Heavenly Venerate had told him on Kunlun Mountain.

Recruiting members, one can be unconventional in finding talent; cultivation is not the only ability. However, when recruiting disciples, one must choose those who are both virtuous and talented.

Only talented disciples can become the Master's left and right hands, and assist the Master in completing the great cause of education.

"Fortunately, I listened to Second Brother's advice at the time and only took Duobao and the other three as Core Disciples. If I had taken those disreputable disciples from the outer sect as Core Disciples, my lineage would have been ruined long ago."

Sect Master Tongtian's Divine Sense enveloped the skies above Golden Ao Island. He could clearly see that Daoist Duobao and the others were still kneeling at the foot of Purple Ganoderma Cliff, showing no intention of leaving until they saw him.

These disciples of his were usually good at saying pleasant things, but when it mattered, they would feign compliance while acting in opposition, playing on his Emotions and testing his bottom line step by step.

In the past, he might have felt reluctant and come forward to appease them. Now, he had no such intention at all.

These people kneeling at the foot of the mountain would eventually be enslaved by Fang Yang. It would be good for them to get used to the feeling of kneeling in advance.

As for Daoist Duobao, he had brought disgrace upon himself through his own actions. Sect Master Tongtian had nothing more to say.

Fang Yang left Golden Ao Island again, heading towards Lie Shan City.

With the cultivation plan for Divine Grain finalized, it would definitely be promoted starting with the human race. Fang Yang needed to discuss this matter directly with Emperor Shennong.

After Fang Yang's departure, Sect Master Tongtian quickly appeared at the Eight Sceneries Palace.

There were no excessive formalities between the Three Pure Ones when they met, unless there were outsiders present.

"Third Brother, you're here. Sit!"

Taiqing Saint said casually without looking up.

"Eldest Brother, I've figured it out. Duobao is indeed not suitable to be in charge of the Discipline."

As soon as Sect Master Tongtian spoke, a look of pleasant surprise flashed in Taiqing Saint's eyes.

Originally, given Taiqing Saint's temperament, very few things in the world could move him. However, the matters concerning Primordial Heavenly Venerate and Sect Master Tongtian were among those few.

As their elder brother, he had endless worries, especially after the conflict between the Chan and Jie Sects arose.

He was constantly worried that Primordial Heavenly Venerate and Sect Master Tongtian would drift apart in their understanding of the Great Dao.

After all, the Great Dao was like wind and clouds, formless and unpredictable.

Although the Path of Chan Heaven and the Path of Jie Heaven were not in direct opposition when held by Primordial Heavenly Venerate and Sect Master Tongtian, the Great Dao would evolve.

During the continuous evolution, Great Daos that were originally complementary could become mortal enemies.

If it truly reached that point, Primordial Heavenly Venerate and Sect Master Tongtian would have no choice but to fight, even if they didn't want to. They would be unable to turn back.

The key figure in the evolution of the Path of Chan Heaven was Guangchengzi, and the key figure in the Path of Jie Heaven was Daoist Duobao. With one's extreme temperament and the other's unscrupulous actions, allowing these two Great Daos to evolve freely could indeed lead to that outcome.

Now, it was good. Sect Master Tongtian had thought it through and was preparing to change personnel.

No matter who Sect Master Tongtian wanted to replace him with, it would be better than continuing to heavily rely on Daoist Duobao.

"Third Brother, you've finally come to your senses. While Duobao is indeed filial to you, he's useless beyond his filial piety. You put him in charge of discipline, yet he's turned a perfectly good orthodox Xuanmen into a complete mess. A disciple's cultivation is important, strength is important, but ability is even more crucial."

"To be frank, if you continue to let this group of Furred and Horned, Born from wetness and eggs, ruin your fortune. As your elder brother, I would even turn against you and destroy the Jie Sect to prevent these evil obstacles from continuing to tarnish your luck."

Taiqing Saint only spoke so much in front of his two younger brothers.

Even Grand Master Xuandu couldn't make Taiqing Saint this concerned.

Taiqing Saint had definitely wanted to say this for a long time.

Sect Master Tongtian hadn't expected that Taiqing Saint would actually consider destroying the Jie Sect.

"Eldest Brother, a Saint Great Sect is established only after being recognized by the Heavenly Dao. If you destroy the Jie Sect, you will undoubtedly incur great karma. Moreover, if this were to trigger a great tribulation, even a Saint would be implicated."

Taiqing Saint was unconcerned. "As your elder brother, I will not allow anyone to interfere with your and your brother's paths."