Yuanshi Wanted to Regain His Lost Face

After giving Duobao a welcoming gift, Tongtian sent Duobao out to find a place to establish his own cave abode. Then, the three began their first discussion of the Dao after becoming Sages.

This was not their first discussion of the Dao. They held one whenever their cultivation improved.

But this discussion was filled with the scent of gunpowder.

"Heaven's Way has order, and all things have ranks of honor and lowliness."

Yuanshi Tianzun sat cross-legged atop a cloud couch, the celebratory cloud above his head churning. His voice carried an imposing authority from on high. "The Chan Sect's doctrine is to conform to heavenly principle and elucidate Heaven's Way. When accepting disciples, one must value origins and assess aptitude. Only innate sacred beings of profound merit and virtuous, pure origins can bear the supreme Great Dao of our Pangu Orthodox Lineage."

"Second Brother, that is mistaken."

Tongtian bluntly retorted, "The Great Dao has fifty; Heaven's evolution has forty-nine, with one escaping. This world has always been full of variables and vitality."

"The Interception Sect's doctrine is to seize that single chance of life for all living beings! Teach without discrimination, and let ten thousand immortals come to pay homage. So long as one's heart in pursuit of the Dao is pure, even those covered in fur and horns, born from dampness or hatched from eggs, are qualified to pursue the supreme Great Dao!"

"Absurd!"

Yuanshi Tianzun's expression darkened. "Those born from dampness and hatched from eggs are unruly by nature and ignorant of heavenly fate. If they are accepted into the sect, they will only tarnish the Fortune and reputation of our Pangu Orthodox Lineage!"

"Second Brother, that is prejudice!"

Tongtian grew angry as well. "All living beings are equal and possess hearts that seek the Dao. What right