Like Birds Flying and Fish Swimming

Because the Three Pure Ones spoke without restraint within the Jade Void Palace, many Shangqing disciples, upon hearing this, immediately snapped out of their reverie, their faces filled with doubt.

They did acknowledge that Guang Chengzi far surpassed them in the matter of Dao Xin (the mind of the Dao), but Dao Xin is just Dao Xin, not the one that determines everything.

To walk in this world, besides having a Daoist heart, one also needs the support of magical power, physical body, supernatural abilities, and magical treasures. Having only a Daoist heart is probably not enough to gain an advantage.

Moreover, a strong Dao heart cultivation is not considered a remarkable achievement for most Shangqing disciples.

Before becoming Tongtian's disciples, most of them were wanderers in the wilderness, even living among beasts, and were almost not even considered demons.

Traveling in the wilderness often has its advantages, namely that one will never be too weak in combat. However, correspondingly, if one is strong in combat, one should not expect to be strong in other aspects as well.

There are indeed some prodigies who have attained enlightenment amidst the carnage, but such people are few and far between; at least among the many Shangqing disciples present, there is not a single one.

Therefore, apart from Duobao and other direct disciples of Shangqing, as well as the Three Immortals and Zhao Gongming, none of them knew what use this Dao Heart cultivation was. They thought that the three Heavenly Venerables were looking down on them, and they were all very indignant.

If it weren't for the presence of Laozi and Yuanshi Tianzun besides Tongtian, some Shangqing disciples would probably have been unable to resist denouncing Guangchengzi and wanting to have a good fight with him.

Who are the Three Pure Ones? After a moment of introspection, they immediately understood the thoughts in their disciples' minds, and they couldn't help but find it amusing.

The younger disciples only know how to fight and show off their strength, but they don't know that if they want to cultivate to the later stages, only a firm and resilient Dao heart can continue.

Those with strong Daoist cultivation can easily improve their combat skills or even refine various magical treasures; they simply disdain such pursuits, considering them minor matters.

However, cultivators who only know about various minor paths can only be a little more aggressive at the beginning of their cultivation. If they do not adjust their thinking in time, they may die and their cultivation will be destroyed when the calamity comes.

"Elder brother, since we're taking this opportunity of your second brother accepting a disciple, why don't we join forces to preach the Dao?"

Since these were his own disciples, Tongtian knew that their embarrassment was also his own, so he had no choice but to let it go.

The Primordial Celestial Venerable readily agreed, nodding slightly in expression.

On the contrary, Lao Tzu, who was usually quiet and inactive, seemed to be in high spirits today, and said with a smile.

"This matter is not urgent. I observe that many of my third brother's disciples are filled with doubts and their minds are unsettled. If they continue to listen to the Great Dao with such a mindset, it will be like trying to draw water with a bamboo basket, leaving nothing behind. It would be better to resolve their doubts first."

Since Lao Tzu had said so, Tongtian had no choice but to point at Duobao and say, "Duobao, you are the chief disciple of my Biyou Palace, the senior brother of Shangqing. If you have any doubts, you can speak them now."

Duobao was a treasure-hunting rat that Tongtian discovered while wandering around Kunlun Mountain when he had just taken human form. Its origins were quite extraordinary, earning it the title of the number one innate talent.

In addition, Duobao was born with a spiritual nature and immediately became Tongtian's disciple. Therefore, he had spent countless years with Tongtian and naturally understood what the other party meant.

It's simply a matter of urging him to quickly turn the page and stop embarrassing himself.

Duobao gathered his thoughts, stood up, and was about to reply when someone interrupted, saying, "Master, I have a question that I find difficult to answer. Please forgive me, Senior Brother, and let me ask first!"

Seeing someone interrupt, not only were Yuanshi Tianzun and Tongtian displeased, but Duobao himself was also in a bad mood.

What do you mean? I was just about to speak when you immediately wanted to speak, couldn't you even wait a moment? Are you looking down on me, or are you deliberately trying to pick a fight?

Duobao often copied the classics bestowed by the Primordial Celestial Venerable. Putting everything else aside, his self-cultivation skills improved day by day. So he forcibly suppressed his anger and gestured for his junior brother to answer first.

This man was unaware that he had offended someone, but when he saw that Duobao had given way to him, he became smug, thinking that he was the one who had to give way to Duobao.

Fortunately, he wasn't completely out of his mind. He knew to pay his respects before asking questions, so he bowed and said, "Disciple Jin Guangxian greets Master, and also greets Senior Uncle and Second Senior Uncle."

Tongtian said calmly, "Jin Guangxian, just ask whatever questions you have. Don't waste time with so much talk."

Upon hearing this name, Guang Chengzi became somewhat interested and couldn't help but turn his head to look. He saw a fierce-looking Taoist priest with golden skin, yellow skin, a blue face, fangs, and a head of black hair that grew wildly like weeds sitting behind him.

Even though he possessed an inexhaustible aura of celestial purity, it could not conceal the thick aura of bloodlust emanating from him, indicating that he was someone who frequently consumed raw blood and lived a life of savage eating.

Guang Chengzi felt very displeased at first sight, since anyone who has achieved immortality can abstain from grains.

Even if one's appetite is aroused, a few breaths of spiritual fire will burn away one's blood energy. Therefore, unless it is a special hobby or a specific cultivation technique, it is almost impossible for a person to have blood-fiend energy on their body.

Based on Guang Chengzi's experience of traveling through the prehistoric world for so many years, apart from the witches and demons, even the dragon, phoenix, and qilin races no longer consume blood.

At this moment, Guang Chengzi also began to understand why Yuanshi Tianzun disliked these Shangqing disciples so much.

If he were to see something like that, it would be considered a sign of good temper if he didn't slap it to death.

It's one thing to eat, but to eat it raw? And to eat it raw is another; you don't even bother to make yourself look more ethereal. Naturally, this makes you unpleasant to others.

As he thought about it, a look of disgust appeared in Guang Chengzi's eyes, and he looked at Jin Guangxian without any attempt to hide it.

Jin Guangxian naturally saw Guang Chengzi's gaze as well. Seeing that the other party actually looked down on him first, Jin Guangxian was immediately furious.

The question he had prepared was immediately swallowed back, and he instead asked a more pointed question.

"May I ask the three Celestial Venerables, is the contest of magical arts more important, or is the Dao heart more important? If the Dao heart is more important, should one abandon the magical arts and devote oneself to comprehending the Dao?"

Jin Guangxian's voice was hoarse and mocking, as if it were being forced out of his throat. Guang Chengzi shuddered upon hearing it, thinking to himself that Jin Guangxian didn't even need to cultivate any vocal abilities; his voice alone was enough to frighten countless people.

However, Guang Chengzi also understood something. It turned out that Jin Guangxian had come to deliberately cause trouble for him!

Upon hearing this, Tongtian knew what the other party was thinking. He couldn't help but glance at him slightly, which made Jin Guangxian's hair stand on end. Only then did he look away and say calmly.

"Of course, the Dao heart is important. You must know that everything is difficult at the beginning. If the Dao heart is firm and the mind is focused, one can naturally overcome ten thousand obstacles without getting tired and endure a thousand dangers without becoming discouraged."

"His Dao heart is invincible, and his cultivation is as easy and simple as a bird soaring in the sky or a fish swimming in water. This is because he has no confusion in his heart and his actions are swift and decisive. How could he possibly slow down?"

Perhaps knowing his disciple's level, Tongtian didn't use any profound or mysterious principles, but instead simply explained things in plain language.