Nine Star Hegemon Body Arts - Chapter 6863 Three Things

Chapter 6863 Three Things

Xin Yu was truly daring, willing to publicly support Long Chen. This was unquestionably a challenge to the Heavenly Magnificence Palace of Learning.

As the divine daughter of the Spirit Heart Sect, she could represent her sect as a whole.

The strongest aspect of the Spirit Heart Sect was its ability to read hearts. In this regard, they held absolute authority. If Xin Yu claimed that these women had slept with that white-robe master, then it had to be true.

An old fart had such relationships with so many female disciples of the Heavenly Magnificence Palace of Learning? Wasn’t this so-called “bastion of learning” a bit too messy?

In truth, Xin Yu didn’t need to say anything. Those women’s panicked expressions had done the talking for her. If they were falsely accused, their initial response should have been anger, not panic.

Long Chen said, “Matters between men and women are not my concern, and I am not qualified to comment on them. However, they are not your wives, concubines, or attendants. As a white-robe master, you are corrupting your female disciples. What about you could attract them or make them desire such actions? Your ugly face? That withered old body? I swear, if you did not pressure or bribe them, I would cut off my own head and give it to you!”

Everyone gasped.

Long Chen really had guts. What if one of the women was willing? What if one of them just lied right here and now? Then what?

“You…!”

The white-robe master angrily pointed at Long Chen. All of a sudden, he turned toward the female disciples.

These women couldn’t lie. They were covering their faces, unable to even look at the spectators. Even if they were calm, they wouldn’t insult themselves by admitting that they had offered themselves to be defiled by this sanctimonious old ghost.

The violet-robe master’s expression sank. This time, the Heavenly Magnificence Palace of Learning had really lost face.

With a one-handed seal, he distorted the space. Those women cried out in shock as a whirlpool pulled them in with the white-robe master.

Once the whirlpool vanished, a simple book appeared in its place. It was a spatial item.

“I do not have the authority to handle this, but I will definitely report it to the palace. If this is true, they will be punished severely,” announced the violet-robe master.

He was quite smart to send them all away to avoid further embarrassment.

Then, he turned his gloomy gaze on Long Chen and asked, “Still, your subordinate dared to injure one of my palace’s white-robe masters. Shouldn’t you give me an explanation?”

“Hahaha, you want an explanation from me? Birds of a feather really flock together. You’re all the same kind of trash.”

“You dare to insult the Heavenly Magnificence Palace of Learning—”

Long Chen interrupted, “Shut up! If you two could become top masters, then I already know what kind of place the Heavenly Magnificence Palace of Learning is.”

Long Chen turned to the disciples and said, “The reason I was willing to offend that hypocritical fellow was mostly to say three things to everyone.

“First of all, his accusation of the human race’s sin is one of the most shameless and sinister schemes. In theory, those spreading such words should be outsiders or members of other races. But what hurts the most is that it comes from our own race. That shows that humanity has already been deeply corrupted.

“This scheme aims to make everyone feel guilty and unsure of themselves. The goal is for you to be unable to distinguish right from wrong. Sin is used even in the mortal world to control others. But I never thought I’d see it here in the immortal world.

“Once people begin to think that they have sinned, they will carry invisible shackles. The shackles will make them more easily accept pain and pressure. They can be manipulated effortlessly. Whatever they face, they will see it as just punishment from the Heavenly Daos instead of resisting. They will submit to any shackles and ultimately become mindless slaves.”

Those disciples nodded, feeling that his words made sense. After all, they had all felt very uncomfortable with the white-robe master’s words.

Long Chen continued, “If the heavens bring you trials, it is so you can overcome them, not submit to them. They are opportunities for you to grow stronger, stepping stones to your peak. Reflect on your past right now. Without any painful struggles, would you still have achieved what you have today?

“If you viewed all these trials as deserved punishment from the Heavenly Daos, would you have fought and resisted? Someone who submits becomes numb and cowardly over time. You are all pillars of your sects and carry their future on your shoulders. If you fell for that fellow’s lie, you would implicate your entire sect.”

Someone in the crowd suddenly stood up and cursed, “That white-robed fellow was really treacherous!”

As a result, he cursed in the direction of the violet-robe master.

The violet-robe master was shocked and enraged, but he didn’t say a word. He silently clenched a jade plate, which continued to softly flash.

Quite a few people were affected by Long Chen’s words. They hadn’t expected the transcendent existence they had respected so much would be so malicious.

However, most of them were smarter. Despite their outrage, they didn’t show it. After all, this world was very complicated. Until the end, they didn’t know who was right or wrong. Taking a side too early could easily lead to a big loss.

Long Chen waved his hand to signal that person to sit back down. That person was very obedient and simply sat back down without saying another word. Some people suspected that he was one of Long Chen’s spies.

After raising two fingers, Long Chen said, “Long Chen lifted two fingers. “The second issue is related to the Star Master and the nine star line. Don’t trust the lies spread by these old fogeys. You also don’t need to believe me; the truth will surface eventually. When it does, you’ll need to choose your path and decide the fate of the nine heavens and ten lands. Stay alert when that time comes. Don’t be deceived by others, or you might wake up too late, only to find yourself trapped in an endless abyss with no way out.”

Finally, Long Chen raised his third finger.

“The last thing I have to say is about the Dao. Those who understand the Dao dare not speak of it, while those who don’t understand it feel free to blurt out any nonsense about it.

“Countless experts are studying the Dao, but those who truly attain it are rare. If you think about it, if you spent a lifetime working to achieve the Dao, would you selflessly reveal what it is to everyone?

“Of course not. Even your family’s basic techniques are closely guarded secrets that can’t be leaked, let alone a method to achieve the Dao.

“Look at that white-robe fellow. He seemed generous, willing to embrace all people and form relations—ah, you know, he was really good at that part.”

Long Chen suddenly realized he had misspoken and corrected himself. Several people laughed. For one person to remain so occupied with so many female disciples, that man truly had “genuine love” for all.

This small joke helped reduce many people’s wariness of Long Chen. They realized he was actually quite humorous. Laughter was the easiest thing to draw people together. It was a rather miraculous thing.

On the other hand, the violet-robe master stood there with a dark expression, not saying a word.

Long Chen ignored the elder’s piercing gaze and continued, “Everyone knows that a full bottle is silent. An empty bottle also remains quiet when shaken. It’s the half-full bottles, representing those who seek importance, that make the most noise. Always be cautious of such people.”

A disciple stood up and asked, “Senior Long Chen, I have a question! You mentioned that only a few people achieve the Dao, and those who do tend to keep it private. If that’s the case, shouldn’t the legacy of the Grand Dao have been long lost?”

This disciple was very polite and sincere. This was an earnest question, not a provocation.

Shaking his head, Long Chen answered, “This Dao signifies an experience. Techniques, arts, laws—they are not the Dao itself. The Grand Dao exists within the world, concealed in all things. It resides in everyone. There is no direct path to its inheritance. To comprehend it is to attain it.”

“Then Senior Long Chen, what is the Dao?” asked that disciple.

Without hesitation, Long Chen replied, “I don’t know!”

“Then…?”

Every time there was a Dao discussion and someone asked what the Dao was, the lecturer would respond with a long explanation. Sometimes, it would go for hours.

In contrast, Long Chen’s answer was just that he didn’t know.

Long Chen said, “I just said that there is no path to inheriting it. But those who understand it will achieve it. Right now, I still don’t understand it. Maybe we aren’t strong enough yet or haven’t risen high enough.

“For instance, if one person stands at the mountain’s base and another at the peak, their perspectives are entirely different. Perhaps someday we will attain the peak of the martial way and truly perceive the essence of this world. Only then might we understand what the Dao truly is.”

“Many thanks for your pointers!”

The disciple still wasn’t sure if he fully understood, but he respectfully thanked Long Chen.

Meanwhile, Xin Yu and Chi Yutong were deep in thought. Long Chen’s words were straightforward and simple. He wasn’t like certain lecturers who spouted a bunch of cryptic words that sounded profound but lacked substance.

Although Long Chen said he didn’t know what the Dao was, he used a simple approach to help others view the Dao from a different perspective.

At this moment, the violet-robe master finally broke his silence.

“Someone who doesn’t even understand the Dao dares to lecture us? What an offense to nature!”

After that, the surrounding space quivered, and a group of armored figures still emitting killing intent surrounded the plaza.