24 The Ultimate Daoist Philosophy

Zenith Heaven.

Midnight.

Darkness was still lingering in the sect.

The entire Zenith Heaven was enveloped in great solemnity.

However, a hundred thousand disciples were waiting on full alert.

They lined up along the walkways from the front gate of Zenith Heaven to the Hall of Discussion of Dao.

The look on every disciple's face seemed extremely serious.

Today, Master Xuan Xin was visiting Zenith Heaven and the entire world was watching for the debate to happen.

The representatives from the most powerful sects and clans in Middle-Earth were also here.

During such an occasion, every disciple had to be in strict conformity to the formalities.

A tiny mistake could easily bring shame on Zenith Heaven.

The Hall of Discussion of Dao.

The hall was surrounded by huge crowds of audience. The top ten saint lands had sent their leaders here to watch the debate, and some of them were even the young talents of their sects.

Since today's debate was influential to the future of Dao. Some Deputy Sect Masters of the saint lands and Senior Elders were also here.

If Changsheng was defeated, they would immediately come up with a plan afterward. The power they had was big enough for them to make the decision afte rall.

It was known to the world that the Dao sects would never allow Buddhism to enter Middle-Earth.

Therefore, it was also known to the world that the consequence of losing the debate would be utterly unbearable.

When the war between Buddhism and Daoism initiated, demons and monsters would definitely take advantage of this chance.

This was a disaster brewing in Middle-Earth.

"The Eldest Senior Brother of Zenith Heaven… will he win?" In front of the Hall of Discussion of Dao, a young talent asked.

"It's hard to say, But he's our last hope," an elegant-looking man answered.

"Xuan Xin's such a genius. In terms of both eloquence and martial skills, he's the number one amongst his peers. Maybe it's time for Buddhism to thrive," a young man wearing a set of gold armor said ever-so-calmly.

"That's right, Buddhism has Xuan Xin, but the Eldest Senior Brother of Zenith Heaven is also a genius. The Sect Master of the Heaven Secrets Sect once said that he's the number one cultivator in the future. There must be a reason for it," a young cultivator said so, the flowing Qi of Yin and Yang circulated around him.

"The imperial teacher will win," a young prince in a robe embroidered with the pattern of a python said so with unshakable belief. He was from the Dynasty of Da Qian.

"The saint teacher will win," another young man from the Immense Sect agreed alongside the former. He believed in the Heart of Invincibility.

This sort of discussions went on and on between the cultivators.

Meanwhile, in the Zenith Palace, Perfected Qing Yun was sitting in the middle, the rest of the Senior Leaders were sitting on both sides. Despite all of them looking very calm. No one talked.

No one wanted to interrupt the deafening silence.

This silence indicated the great importance of the upcoming debate.

If Daoism won, then Buddhism would decline.

If Daoism lost, then Buddhism would thrive.

This debate would determine the future of the two major religions, maybe even the entire world.

A small mistake would cause a catastrophic era to all living creatures.

Time passed by quickly.

One o'clock

Three o'clock

Five o'clock.

Seven o'clock

Finally, Master Xuan Xin arrived.

"Look!"

"Master Xuan Xin's here!"

"There he is! Look!"

"Look! Master Xuan Xin is right there!"

"Finally!"

"I'm so excited! My heart's beating fast!"

"Stop talking! You're making me excited as well!"

"The debate between the number one cultivator in Middle-Earth and the number one monk from the western desert! Daoism or Buddhism? The answer will be revealed today!"

"The younger generation represents the future."

"I'm getting nervous now!"

"Where is Zenith Heaven's Eldest Senior Brother? Where is he?"

When Master Xuan Xin showed up, the entire Zenith Heaven clamored.

"Quiet!"

This resounding voice was from the head of Penalty Hall.

The crowd instantly fell silent.

They realized that they were being rude right now.

In front of Zenith Heaven.

While holding a wood cane in his hand, and wearing a white robe, Xuan Xin smiled. The long and harsh trip carved his face and stained his feet with mud.

"Zenith Heaven!" Xuan Xin slowly said these two words. In front of him, the disciples of Zenith Heaven had been waiting for him along the main walkway, looking rather serious.

"Monk Xuan Xin is visiting Zenith Heaven today to have a debate on Dharma with Lu Changsheng," even though Xuan Xin's voice wasn't loud, it could still be clearly heard by everyone.

"Welcome!" A voice immediately responded to him. It wasn't from Lu Changsheng, but from one of the Senior Leaders of Zenith Heaven.

Xuan Xin was a guest right now and Zenith Heaven couldn't turn away a guest.

"Thank you."

Then, after saying this, Xuan Xin walked to the Hall of Discussion of Dao step by step.

An hour later.

Master Xuan Xin finally arrived at the hall.

In the middle of the Hall of Discussion of Dao, there was a huge plate in the pattern of Yin and Yang. Wearing his white robe, Xuan Xin chose the black side and sat down. the aura he created was rather unworldly.

Countless pairs of eyes were focused on Master Xuan Xin.

Many of the audience were quite surprised at what they were seeing.

Xuan Xin looked unbelievably ordinary in their eyes. He didn't look like an enlightened master, but rather, he seemed like a little monk who was easy to find everywhere in a temple.

Xuan Xin's appearance was totally different from their imaginations.

Theoretically speaking, a master who defeated nine saint lands and was believed to be the incarnation of Buddha should have a more outstanding appearance.

But it was also this austerity that made Master Xuan Xin look even more mysterious and extraordinary to their sight.

As he sat in the hall, Xuan Xin was very quiet.

He was waiting for the debate to begin.

"We respectfully await Eldest Senior Brother!" At this time, under the lead of a voice, a hundred thousand disciples called out at the same time, "We respectfully await Eldest Senior Brother!"

"We respectfully await Eldest Senior Brother!"

"We respectfully await Eldest Senior Brother!"

Their voices were deafening.

Now, the main peak caught everyone's eyes.

The audience was staring at the main peak, everyones was filled with expectation.

The world-shaking debate was finally going to commence.

At this time.

From the main peak.

A voice arrived.

"If the Dao can be described."

"Then it's not the eternal Dao."

"If the name can be named."

"Then it's not the eternal name."

"The unnamable is the beginning of Heaven and Earth; while the named gave birth to all beings."

Like Xuan Xin's voice, this voice was also filled with magnificent strength, it was clearly heard by everyone.

However, there was one thing different.

After the voice disappeared.

Formidable power spread out from Zenith Heaven like ripples.

Purple clouds gathered in the east and extended without end.

In the sky, even the stars were thrilled by these words.

Countless ancient statues suddenly gave off incredibly vibrant light.

In the Zenith Palace.

The audience couldn't hold themselves back anymore.

They stared at the sky in astonishment.

"The ultimate Daoist philosophy!" Someone blurted it out, his eyes were filled with amazement.