As Gu Changqing's voice fell.
Within the vast Interception Sect, an eerie and dead silence instantly descended.
The disciples were deeply shocked and utterly stupefied.
"Heaven breeds all things to nourish man, yet man resents Heaven for lacking benevolence?!"
"Th-This is something Senior Brother Changqing could say?"
"Indeed, throughout the ages, if anyone fails to respect the Heavenly Dao the most, it is undoubtedly Senior Brother Changqing."
"Hmm... Why do I faintly feel that Junior Brother Changqing's words contain an indescribable and monstrous boldness?"
"Hehe, regardless, Senior Brother Changqing truly possesses a captivating demeanor and an unrivaled bearing."
The crowd whispered among themselves.
Heaven breeds all things to nourish man, yet man resents Heaven for lacking benevolence!
The underlying meaning of these words clearly implied that all living beings did not know how to be grateful.
Was this meant to speak on behalf of the Heavenly Dao?
If these words came from the mouth of any other cultivator, perhaps they wouldn't seem so strange.
However, everyone knew very well: when had you, Gu Changqing, ever respected the Heavenly Dao, or rather the Heavenly Mandate?
Weren't you yourself the most heaven-defying existence of all?
Therefore, for these words to be spoken by Gu Changqing felt discordant no matter how one listened.
As for the Three Xiao and the others, they didn't ponder the implications at all.
They merely looked at Gu Changqing as he faced Ancestor Minghe, still able to speak so casually and with such light-hearted ease.
Such demeanor alone was enough to make all women infatuated with him.
Yet, compared to the group of disciples.
Tongtian and Ancestor Minghe reacted the most intensely.
"Disciple Changqing, do not speak wildly!"
"Be aware that walls have ears; do not bring disaster upon yourself!"
Tongtian spoke immediately, sounding as though he were