After the Great Mage and several saint disciples of the two teachings had lectured on the Dao for two days and one night, they lifted the barrier around the area and went their separate ways.
It was clear that the immortals of the Chan and Jie Teachings had enjoyed the "listening to the Dao" experience immensely. The saint disciples of both sides seemed to hold Grand Master Xuandu in even greater respect.
As the saying went, there was no first or last in the Dao; the loftier one was Dad.
Ahem—there was no first or last in learning; the accomplished one was the master!
The Natural Freeheart Dao, born from the Great Dao of Taiqing, was profoundly wondrous and beyond words.
Just the phrase, "Only by following one's heart within the bounds of square and circle may one attain freedom and fulfillment," had sent even a saint disciple of Guang Chengzi's profound realm into long contemplation...
The Great Mage did not return directly to Tushita Palace.
He merely said that he would show himself again after Li Changshou had dealt with the ceremony, then departed for parts unknown.
Leaving aside the matters of the three teachings for now...
The dragons were truly stirred up this time.
The instant the Karmic Obstruction of the Dragon Clan on Ao Yi's body dissipated, the Dragon Clan sunk in the endless abyss felt as though they had seized a straw and glimpsed a thread of light...
That very day, they sent over countless gifts. Several Dragon Princes present lined up to step forward and make themselves familiar to the Sea God.
How could there be only one Grand Commander under the Sea God's banner?
There had to be several Deputy Commanders, junior generals, squad leaders, and the like, right?
With Ao Yi's successful landing