"Chao Tingzhi?" Daoist Feng was taken aback. "Why invite Chao Tingzhi here?"
He held no prejudice against Chao Tingzhi himself, but this man had always loved picking at flaws in both speech and conduct. With him present, their discussion of the Dao might not proceed smoothly.
Zhang Yu said, "Does Fellow Daoist Feng wish for this discussion to speak only of good things, or only of bad things?"
Daoist Feng understood what he meant and replied without hesitation, "Naturally, it is not to sing praises and heap up virtue. What use is there in merely discussing the wonders of the Profound Method? We ought to find the shortcomings in each other's Dao methods. The more thoroughly we debate, the clearer the principles become, and the greater the benefit to the Profound Method."
Zhang Yu said, "Then Chao Tingzhi is the most suitable candidate. His cultivation stands at this level; with a single glance, he can discern each person's strengths and weaknesses and point out our errors and omissions. Do not fear being criticized by him. Only once he has pointed something out can it be improved upon. Opportunities like this are not something one can ordinarily find."
Daoist Feng came to a realization and laughed. "So if we can invite him, it would be we who gain the advantage?"
Zhang Yu said, "That can indeed be said. Moreover, Chao Tingzhi oversees the supervision of all personnel within and without the Profound Court. Inviting him to our Dao discussion would not be abrupt. With him there as a witness, I should then be able to invite several True cultivators to attend."
Daoist Feng's expression grew somewhat more solemn, and he nodded.
Although conflicts between True cultivators and Profound cultivators had lessened due to the Profound Court's support, that did not mean