You're Not Strong Enough!

"..."

The Three Pure Ones, Jieyin and Zhunti remained silent.

Because they had no progress on their tasks, they didn't know how to deal with this sudden work inspection.

Similarly.

Nuwa and Hou Tu were speechless and didn't know how to react.

What they really wanted to say was--

Lord Dan Jing is so capricious. He previously claimed that all these demands were for the prosperity of Human Dao living beings and for the sake of the Heaven-Earth-Human Three Daos, and Man, but now he's rushing to speed things up?

This is roughly --

It was just an excuse that Master Dan Jing made up because he wanted to cause trouble.

Hey!

It is not easy for us Sage Realm!

For a fleeting moment, both Nuwa and Hou Tu felt that the conflicts among their Sages were no longer worth worrying about.

After all, he was stuck with a senior figure like Master Dan Jing... who is hard to describe.

Instead of fighting each other, it would be better to help each other and get through the calamities that Lord Dan Jing has brought upon them time and time again!

Surviving the tribulation of Lord Dan Jing once, regardless of the difficulties involved, felt to be a far more profound experience than any trial I had planned for dozens or even hundreds of eons.

"Laozi 'll go first!"

Having taken in the thoughts and ideas of Sages, Dan Jing turned his gaze and placed it directly on Laozi.

Roll call for homework!

"..."

Laozi was the first to be called out, paused, stroking his beard, unsure of what to say.

What could he say?

Laozi's philosophy is to follow the natural flow, go with the flow, and let everything take its course!

If he were to earnestly and diligently strive to Great Dao and fulfill Lord Dan Jing's demands, he would be severing himself from the Tao itself.

"Very good."

Seeing Laozi's silence, Dan Jing knew what he was thinking, so he nodded and said nothing more.

The next moment.

Thump--

A clear, resonant bell rang out in his mind and spirit.

"Uh... Hmph!"

With a muffled Laozi, Laozi swayed slightly in his seat, almost falling to the ground.

At the same time.

Laozi's originally ruddy complexion turned deathly pale in an instant, and his aura plummeted.

Seeing Laozi's miserable state.

Xi He and Chang Xi, who were watching the scene unfold, had a slight ripple in their beautiful eyes.

Hiss!

That's how you get beaten up?

Too.

Given Dan Jing's personality—

Regardless of whether you're right or wrong, if you act cleanly and decisively, there's still a chance for things to turn around.

But it's so slow and hesitant?

That will surely bring endless suffering!

Seeing Laozi suffer such a terrible fate, the six people Hou Tu — Yuanshi, Tongtian, Tongtian, Jieyin and Zhunti, and Nuwa —all felt a chill run down their spines.

Hiss!

Without hearing the bell or any warning, Laozi was suddenly severely injured?

It seems--

Lord Dan Jing is still as terrifying as ever!

Moreover, Laozi's actions reminded Sages that this man before them was definitely not someone to be trifled with!

Over these years --

The Sages, who had escaped the Chaos Bell and thus felt somewhat relaxed, once again recalled the tragic fate of being dominated by Chaos Bell!

Silence.

Apart from Laozi, Xi He, and Chang Xi, everyone else fell silent.

After catching his breath, Laozi examined his injuries.

Fine--

In other words, the Human Dao's body was smashed to pieces, but fortunately, his Dao Fruit, which was more than two-thirds repaired, and the path he had already walked were not interrupted by the Chaos Bell!

This injury--

In other words, it takes about ten or twenty Yuanhui to recover.

It's a minor issue, don't panic!

After confirming that his Dao Fruit was intact and his Dao path was not interrupted, Laozi breathed a slight sigh of relief.

He solemnly bowed to the Dan Jing:

"Thank you for your mercy, Your Majesty!"

Laozi knew very well that Master Dan Jing was showing him leniency.

Otherwise--

He's definitely not feeling any better today!

Don't say that Dan Jing can't destroy his Dao Fruit or sever his path to enlightenment.

Impossible--

The difference between the highest and lowest paths can be as thin as a hair's breadth, yet they are worlds apart.

Laozi is well aware that at his current level, he will never be able to comprehend the immense power that Lord Dan Jing now wields!

"Yuanshi."

Ignoring Laozi's reaction, Dan Jing looked at Yuanshi and said something.

Upon hearing this...

Yuanshi spoke with a solemn expression:

"I..."

However, Yuanshi had only just spoken.

Dan Jing impatiently interrupted him.

He waved his hand and said:

"Fine, just shut up!"

"Laozi already annoyed just looking at you. After this, if you don't manage your disciples properly..."

"If Laozi hear those classifying words again, you'll be in for a good time for the next ten thousand eons."

The words had barely left his mouth.

Thump--

Another loud and Chaos Bell rang out, causing the Sages to tremble. Yuanshi, who had been sitting upright, swayed slightly.

At last.

I couldn't sit still at all and fell straight to the ground!

As cracks appeared on the Human Dao's body, Sage Realm golden blood flowed out continuously, along with the leakage of Daoist essence, origin, and everything else.

This injury--

It was a hundred times worse than what Laozi suffered!

Tongtian, Nuwa, Houtu, Hou Tu, and Jieyin and Zhunti all watched as Yuanshi's Human Dao body was about to be Yuanshi, and their hearts pounded wildly.

That's terrible!

That's really terrible!

No--

From now on, I must strictly discipline my disciples and make sure they never speak recklessly!

Otherwise, the Yuanshi of today will be the same person tomorrow!

Especially Tongtian--

He discovered that Interception Sect disciples were actually the ones most prone to making careless remarks that would bring trouble upon him, their leader.

There is nothing wrong with teaching all children regardless of their background.

But--

There can't be no rules!

Tongtian felt he should really tighten up the rules for the Jie Sect Disciple.

"Hmm..."

Having finally caught his breath, Yuanshi got up from the ground.

Chao Dan Jing held a ceremony:

"Thank you, Your Majesty, for showing mercy!"

Same.

Although the Human Dao body was shattered, his very essence began to leak out.

But Dao Fruit was unharmed and his path to enlightenment was not interrupted, it proves that Lord Dan Jing did indeed show mercy.

This wave--

You absolutely must say "thank you," otherwise you'll be in for a world of trouble!

"Snort!"

Dan Jing gave a cold laugh and looked at Yuanshi, saying:

Do you know what you did wrong?

Upon hearing this...

Yuanshi was taken aback, then answered:

"The mistake was in looking down on all living beings and dividing the masses into different classes."

Upon hearing Yuanshi's reply...

Dan Jing shook his head:

You still don't understand--

"Saying things like 'born from moisture and hatching from eggs,' 'wearing fur and horns,' or 'like clay chickens and earthenware dogs' is not inherently wrong, nor is it wrong to categorize all living beings in the world into different classes."

Your mistake lies in only one thing—

"Not strong enough!"

"Because you are not strong enough, your words are wrong; because you are not strong enough, your ideas can be refuted; because you are not strong enough, everything you insist on is meaningless!"

Dan Jing's words left Yuanshi, all the Sage Realm, and the Xi He and Chang Xi sisters stunned.

I had originally thought that Master Dan Jing would have some lofty talk.

But I never expected --

The reason given by this esteemed Lord Dan Jing was surprisingly simple and straightforward... yet incredibly direct!

Not strong enough.

This reason is irrefutable!