Our eldest brother never hides good things from us.

Wendao Lake is beautiful, incredibly beautiful. Even Sayram Lake in Xinjiang pales in comparison.

"I really want to go soak in it."

Su Xiaoman's eyes were filled with longing.

"Legend has it that this Wenhu Lake is spiritual, and that animals can gain intelligence by soaking in it. I wonder if it's true or not."

Chang Wen said from the side, while also grabbing Su Xiaoman to prevent her from falling in. If anything were to happen to her, wouldn't that man from the Cangxuan Dynasty skin him alive? She needs to be carefully watched over.

The lotus platform moved forward at an extremely fast speed, and visibility gradually became blurry. When it became clear again, Chang Wen and the other three were already in the middle of the lake.

This is our destination, located below the entrance to the Guandaotai (Observatory Platform).

Upon arrival, the lotus platform ascended smoothly, lifting Chang Wen and the other three hundreds of meters into the air, stopping them at the entrance of the Guandaotai (Observatory Platform).

Guandaotai is a floating island. It is filled with pavilions and has a beautiful landscape.

This place is usually the cultivation site for the high-ranking members of Daofeng. Now that the Dao Discussion Conference is about to begin, Daofeng has specially prepared several pavilions for important figures to view and reside in.

Is simply watching not enough? Why do we need to live there?

The person asking this question must be a new disciple. The veteran disciples all know that the Daoist Conference lasts at least ten days and at most a month. It's not something that can be finished in just a few days.

Therefore, Daofeng makes these preparations in order to ensure that important figures have an excellent viewing experience.

Chang Wen and his companions presented their invitations, and the elder in charge of registration waved them away casually. Two beautiful young women approached Chang Wen and bowed gracefully.

These are the maids who take care of Chang Wen and the other three, and they were carefully selected by Dao Feng.

Their aptitude for cultivation was extremely limited, and their potential for growth in this lifetime was not high. However, because of their stunning beauty, they had some value. Dao Feng then assigned this task to them.

Everyone who comes here is a big shot. If you can catch the eye of one of these big shots and be taken away, you might be able to defy fate.

Chang Wen declined their offer. While enjoying the romance and pleasures was certainly carefree, spreading his seed everywhere was simply not his style. He would simply appreciate it for the moment.

Following the maid's directions, Chang Wen led Shen Nianqing and the other two to the rooftop open-air balcony to enjoy the view and wait for the Dao Discussion Conference to begin.

"This is truly a wonderful place to attain enlightenment."

Chang Wen sighed. Looking down, he could see the magnificent Wendao Lake, and his mind naturally broadened. When the mind is broadened, everything becomes smoother. These important people really know how to enjoy life.

Chang Wen tilted his head slightly, his gaze fixed on her.

In the adjacent attic, two familiar figures stood. It was Han Yaodong and Han Xiao. They were also looking in this direction.

"Uncle Han".

To make it easier to borrow money next time, Chang Wen still clasped his hands in a respectful greeting.

"Um."

Han Yaodong stood with his hands behind his back and responded calmly.

Chang Wen was able to repay 450 million mid-grade spirit stones, which gave him a completely new understanding of Haoran Peak.

Since he could repay it, it means Chang Wen had the money. But if he had it, why would he borrow it from him?

It must be to cover up the truth.

She was indeed an ancient being who had lived for tens of thousands of years. After careful consideration, she figured out most of the story. It was most likely that Fairy Biyou, carrying the inheritance of Haoran Peak, was secretly helping Chang Wen.

It's practically impossible to monopolize Haoran Peak now. He figured he could only wait until a year later, when Chang Wen and the others failed to comprehend the Great Brightness Sutra, and then try to gain the upper hand. That's what he thought.

Some might say, "Didn't Shen Nianqing awaken the Yin-Yang Sacred Body? How can you be sure she definitely failed to comprehend it?"

Even if Shen Nianqing awakens the Yin-Yang Sacred Body, he doesn't believe she can comprehend the Great Brightness Sutra.

This wasn't because he held the Great Brightness Sutra in high regard, but rather because of his deep-seated confidence.

To become the master of a peak speaks volumes about his extraordinary talent. He too had attempted to comprehend the Great Bright Sutra, but undoubtedly failed. If someone as powerful as him failed, how could Shen Nianqing possibly succeed?

It's unlikely. We can just wait and see.

Chang Wen didn't talk to him much. After greeting him, he looked towards the Lake of Inquiry, waiting for the Dao Discussion Conference to begin.

whoosh-

Just then, a group of people suddenly flew in from a distance and landed directly on the balcony. There were more than a dozen people, led by a middle-aged beautiful woman.

"I'm older and more senior than you, so I'll call you Junior Brother Chang."

The middle-aged woman spoke first, then got straight to the point, "Junior Brother Chang, the Daoist Conference will last at least ten days. Simply watching will inevitably lead to aesthetic fatigue. Therefore, to add some interest, our Dao Peak has specially set up a betting pool. I wonder if Junior Brother Chang would be interested?"

Her voice was gentle, as if it had been specially processed with her inner energy, causing people to unconsciously lower their guard.

Chang Wen looked at her, curious, "How does the betting work?"

"It's about placing bets. These people on the list are all potential winners of the conference. You can choose to bet on the people you think are good at; betting closes once the conference begins."

The middle-aged woman explained with a smile. Then she handed Chang Wen a list without saying anything more.

"Let me see."

Chang Wen took the list and saw Chu Xinghe's name. The odds were one to five.

A bold idea suddenly popped into his head. He only had 10 spirit stones left in his pocket. To be honest, that was a bit little.

Isn't this the perfect opportunity?

If you bet 10 on Chu Xinghe, and Chu Xinghe wins, it will directly become 50.

Don't underestimate this 50; it's spirit stones that can be invested. If it's all guaranteed, that's a huge sum of 500 million spirit stones.

Having experienced the last lending crisis, Chang Wen deeply realized the importance of spirit stones. Even with an investment system, he needed to maintain a level of spirit stones sufficient to cope with any crisis.

I've placed the bet!

Therefore, Chang Wen staked his entire fortune on Chu Xinghe, a total of 10 mid-grade spirit stones. He hoped Chu Xinghe wouldn't disappoint him.

He had already checked; Chu Xinghe had quite a few competitors this time, a total of seven. Six of them had odds of 1 to 5, indicating they were roughly equal in strength to Chu Xinghe.

There's also a 1-2 odds situation, giving them a clear lead.

However, Chang Wen believed in Chu Xinghe. After all, he was a reborn Confucian and Taoist master, not someone these juniors could easily fool.

Even if Chu Xinghe ultimately loses, he'll only lose 10 mid-grade spirit stones, which is well within his means. He can just treat it as entertainment.

The other people who came here also placed bets, treating it as entertainment.

During his spare time, Chang Wen glanced at the other attics.

Only thirty-two peak masters actually attended the Dao Discussion Conference in person. The remaining peak masters sent their elders to watch.

Even if there were only thirty-two participants, it would still be enough to prove the prestige of the Dao Discussion Conference. After all, these weren't just thirty-two cabbages, but thirty-two prominent figures who were renowned throughout the entire Northern Wilderness.

The disciples on Heavenly Street gazed at the celestial canopy. Seeing the important figures placing their bets, they too reached into their own pockets and selectively placed their own bets, hoping to make a fortune.

Gamblers are a common sight everywhere. They live frugally, hoping for these rare and precious investment opportunities.

With eyes closed and teeth clenched, the choice is to stake everything: either achieve great success or starve. The outcome is entirely up to fate.

With the betting session concluded, the forum's warm-up was complete, and it officially moved into its main theme.

The Peak Master of Dao Peak slowly appeared, his image appearing on more than two hundred celestial screens. His voice spread out, delivering an opening address to the crowd.