Our eldest brother never hides good things from us.

Determined to bring about reconciliation between the Taixu Sword Sect and the Haoran Immortal Sect?

Chang Wen was quite surprised to see this comment. The Taixu Sword Sect and the Haoran Immortal Sect were mortal enemies. Disciples from both sides carried the burden of sectarian and familial hatred, wishing they could tear a piece of flesh from the other. How could this girl's ambition... be to reconcile the two sects?

This is even more outrageous than Jian Jiuxiao's attempt to destroy the Taixu Sword Sect.

After a brief glance, Chang Wen quickly shifted his attention. A mere Nascent Soul cultivator couldn't possibly have any impact on the situation between the two sects. Not worth paying too much attention to.

Turn your gaze away and watch the show quietly.

Dao Peak Master Qiu Dao came to his senses and looked at Kong Jian, the Sect Master of Tai Xu Sword Sect, "Since you have come from afar, please take a seat."

He had received news of the Taixu Sword Sect's arrival a few days ago, and after discussing it with Lin Baoding, they decided to remain calm and wait to see what the Taixu Sword Sect's purpose was.

"Oh?"

Kong Jian raised an eyebrow, somewhat displeased. "My personal visit to your sect is an honor, yet Lin Baoding didn't come to greet you personally? I'm losing face here. But then again, I'm a magnanimous person who doesn't hold grudges against petty people, so I won't hold it against you."

After saying this, he landed on the Guandao Platform with his three disciples.

"A sect leader who talks about face all the time. And to be sarcastic in this kind of setting is a disgrace to the sect."

Qiu Dao snorted coldly, showing no respect for Kong Jian. The disciples watched with great delight.

The tension was palpable from the moment they met, demonstrating the extent to which the two sides had harbored deep-seated hatred.

Kong Jian didn't want to waste time and didn't retaliate. He stood with his hands behind his back, maintaining the demeanor of a grandmaster.

Qiu Dao was too lazy to pay any more attention to him and directly announced the start of the Dao Discussion Conference.

"They are truly mortal enemies. I wonder why the Sect Master of Taixu Sword Sect has personally led people to visit this time."

Chang Wen glanced at Kong Jian, then looked away and continued watching the show.

The disciples ignored this minor incident and began watching the long-awaited discussion. The atmosphere was lively and enthusiastic.

The Daoist Conference is divided into two parts: literary discussion and martial arts discussion.

Literary theories cleanse the mind, martial arts theories refine the body.

Only those who excel in both literary and martial arts are qualified to ascend to the Dao Discussion Conference and become candidates for the Holy Son of the Dao Peak.

The first part is the discussion of literary theory.

The essence of Daofeng lies in purifying the mind, calming the spirit, and understanding the principles of Dao. Daofeng needs not killing machines, but pillars of strength who possess both virtue and talent. Only in this way can Daofeng's culture be preserved and Daofeng be developed and strengthened.

The essay writing process is very simple.

Once the essay competition begins, a light screen will appear before the tens of thousands of Dao Peak disciples in attendance. Various test questions will then appear on the light screen.

Each person's test questions are different. Some have simple questions, while others face a maze-like illusion. The difficulty varies, and it all depends on luck.

Ultimately, this is the Dao Peak Discussion Conference, not child's play. Even if you're lucky enough to pass the first stage of the essay discussion, there's still the second stage.

The second stage is where real skills are tested, and the content involves passing the Dao Ancestor's trial.

The Dao Ancestor's Trial has a difficulty level of five stars. Only those with exceptional comprehension and great fortune can pass it. It's not something ordinary people can do.

Almost every disciple who passes the Dao Ancestor's trial will be able to comprehend the Dao Peak's supreme martial art—the *Dao Jing*—when the Grand Feast begins. The *Dao Jing* is a cultivation method second only to the *Great Brightness Scripture*, possessing extremely high value.

Therefore, the trials of the Dao Ancestor, which serve as a stepping stone to comprehending the Daoist scriptures, are understandably difficult.

Normally, after the second phase, fewer than five disciples remain out of tens of thousands. This has been the case for hundreds of consecutive sessions.

The Dao Ancestor's Trial is like a mountain, ruthlessly blocking countless geniuses from entering.

But then again, the world is never short of geniuses.

After easily passing the first stage, Chu Xinghe has already entered the second stage, sparking countless cheers and discussions.

"Xinghe is quite popular."

Chang Wen looked at the disciples on Heavenly Street through the light screen. Some male cultivators cheered loudly, while some female cultivators gazed at each other with affection. It was quite a lively scene.

"Senior Brother Chang, you may not know this, but Senior Brother Chu Xinghe is very famous in our Dao Peak."

Just then, the maid who had been silent for a long time spoke up.

"Oh? Why don't you elaborate?"

With nothing else to do, Chang Wen decided to listen to how Chu Xinghe was doing at Daofeng. Shen Nianqing, Lin Yuan, and Su Xiaoman also perked up their ears.

Without hesitation, the maid spoke softly, "Although Senior Brother Chu Xinghe isn't the strongest, he's definitely the one with the most terrifying cultivation speed. He's only been at Dao Peak for eleven years, yet he's grown from an unknown junior cultivator into a Golden Core cultivator, successfully entering the discussion for the Holy Son candidate."

"He's the frontrunner for this conference. Quite a few people have placed bets on him to win."

At this point, the maid's voice lowered slightly as she continued, "According to rumors, the Peak Master is willing to take him as a disciple. He's just waiting to see how he performs at this Dao Discussion Conference. If he wins, the Peak Master might go to great lengths to recruit him from Haoran Peak."

Chang Wen...

Why does it feel off as I listen to it?

It's no surprise that Chu Xinghe, a reborn Confucian and Taoist master, would display his brilliance. But what's with this Dao Peak Master taking on a disciple?

First they were vying for Shen Nianqing, and now they want to poach Chu Xinghe?

There are only six disciples on Haoran Peak. Can they withstand this kind of digging?

If you guys really poach me, how am I supposed to invest?

After a long while, Chang Wen took a deep breath to calm himself down. He then observed the situation calmly.

Several days later, the conference gradually got into the swing of things.

The first phase has entered its second half, and about 30% of the disciples have been eliminated. More than 30,000 remain.

More and more people are entering the Dao Ancestor's Trial. Even knowing that the chances of success are slim, they still want to give it a try.

After all, that was the Dao Ancestor's trial; even a slight contact with it would greatly benefit one's cultivation.

Several more days passed, and a full ten days had gone by since the Dao Discussion Conference began. With all the disciples who participated in the first phase leaving, the Dao Discussion Conference officially entered its middle and later stages.

Before the Dao Ancestor's Trial Stele, thousands of disciples sat cross-legged. All of them held their breath and concentrated, not daring to be the slightest bit negligent.

One disciple experienced a sudden enlightenment during the trial, breaking through a bottleneck and successfully advancing to a higher realm that had troubled him for years. He was overjoyed.

The disciples attending the gathering clasped their hands in a gesture of congratulations from afar.

The man smiled, clasped his hands in greeting, and returned the salutes in all directions. Although he hadn't passed the Dao Ancestor's trial, breaking through the bottleneck was still a great joy in life.

There are many other examples like this. This is why people participate in the conference even though they know they cannot pass the trial.

Time flies, and several more days have passed.

Half a month has passed since the start of the conference.

The number of people in front of the Dao Ancestor's Trial Stele has dwindled to just a few dozen. Countless gazes are focused on these few dozen people, awaiting the outcome.

"I'm really curious what this trial is that has kept Xinghe here for so long."

Chang Wen was utterly bored.

Since the start of the Dao Discussion Conference, he hasn't gone anywhere else. He's been keeping a close eye on Chu Xinghe's movements. He originally thought that with Chu Xinghe's strength, he could easily pass the Dao Ancestor's Trial, but he didn't expect it to continue until now.

It seems that this Dao Ancestor Trial is quite something.

"Young master, would you like me to answer your questions?"

The maid behind him asked politely.

It's no wonder she was so proactive; Chang Wen and the others were just too generous. They would give her a few spirit stones after each question.

She has now collected three hundred mid-grade spirit stones, which is an absolute fortune for her. It's equivalent to 250 years of her salary.

It feels so strange. We've only just met, so why does Chang Wen seem more and more like family to me...?