The Dao Discussion Conference

Chapter 71

A year passed without any major events.

Until one day, the Zhengxuan Sect sent envoys to various sects, inviting cultivators from across the land to attend a Dao Discussion Conference.

A flying boat stopped in front of the Qingmiao Sect's mountain gate, and a graceful female cultivator stepped out.

"I am a disciple of the Zhengxuan Sect, here to pay my respects to your sect. We cordially invite Core Formation cultivators and above from your sect to attend our Dao Discussion Conference."

With that, the female cultivator tossed out a gilded invitation before hurriedly departing for the next destination.

The gatekeepers were so stunned that they barely had time to react before the invitation landed in front of them.

"Senior Brother, did she say she was a disciple of the Zhengxuan Sect?"

"I think so... We should report this to the sect elders. If we delay, we might face punishment."

One of the gatekeepers quickly took the invitation and rushed back into the sect to report the matter.

"A Dao Discussion Conference?"

Li Changmeng opened the invitation. It stated that the Zhengxuan Sect would host a Dao Discussion Conference in ten days. All Core Formation cultivators and above were invited and could bring up to five juniors.

"If I don't go, it would slight the Zhengxuan Sect. If I do go, the child clone's cultivation is that of a demonic cultivator. A Nascent Soul cultivator might see through it at a glance..."

Li Changmeng couldn't understand why the Zhengxuan Sect would suddenly host a Dao Discussion Conference.

A Dao Discussion Conference, as the name suggested, was an event where cultivators would expound on their comprehension of the Dao or engage in friendly competitions.

However, no matter the format, it felt strange.

Given the Zhengxuan Sect's stature, its own disciples should have been sufficient. There was no need to involve external cultivators.

But if they had malicious intentions, that didn't make sense either. Inviting so many people meant that if the Zhengxuan Sect dared to harm the attendees, they would be making enemies of the entire cultivation world.

Moreover, their reputation would plummet.

"The child clone definitely can't go. I'll have to go myself. The outside world knows that Feng Qi is injured and unable to attend the conference."

As the sect leader of the Qingmiao Sect, his presence wouldn't slight the Zhengxuan Sect.

Ten days later, Li Changmeng arrived at the Zhengxuan Sect.

Spiritual light surged from the sacred mountain, and the righteous path of immortality was hidden within.

As expected of a top-tier sect, it was extraordinarily grand.

Outside the Zhengxuan Sect's mountain gate was a vast city. Above the city gate was carved the name "Zhongping."

The Ten-City Alliance referred to the ten great cities managed by the ten top-tier sects.

Zhongping City was managed by the Zhengxuan Sect.

However, the Dao Discussion Conference was held within the Zhengxuan Sect's grounds. Li Changmeng only glanced at the city from afar before heading up the mountain.

As he approached the sect's mountain gate, he saw the sect's name carved on an unknown jade archway.

"The **Six Desires Heavenly Ethics Sect**?"

Li Changmeng paused mid-step. He wasn't the only one gathered at the mountain gate; many other cultivators attending the conference were also present.

"Wasn't it the Zhengxuan Sect? Why does it say 'Six Desires Heavenly Ethics Sect' here?"

"This name... has a certain profundity to it."

Such a name might be common in the Demon's Den, but the Ten-City Alliance was a righteous faction.

Out of fear of the Zhengxuan Sect's power, those present could only keep their thoughts to themselves.

"Everyone, why are you lingering outside the mountain gate? Fellow Daoists, please come in."

A Golden Core cultivator, clad in a light veil, descended from the sky and landed in front of the crowd.

Beneath the veil, her figure was faintly visible, graceful and alluring.

"Is that... True Monarch Luoyao?"

Someone in the crowd spoke up. It seemed the two were acquainted.

"True Monarch Junli, it's been a long time."

Jiang Luoyao looked in the direction of the voice, where a Golden Core cultivator stood.

Shen Junli straightened his posture. He and Jiang Luoyao were acquaintances—or rather, most Golden Core cultivators in the Ten-City Alliance knew each other.

In his memory, Jiang Luoyao was a very upright female cultivator.

The Zhengxuan Sect, despite having dozens of different cultivation techniques, was known for its righteous and balanced methods. The sect's atmosphere was also very upright, even to the point of being rigid.

On such a formal occasion, Shen Junli couldn't believe that Jiang Luoyao would appear wearing only a light veil to greet the attendees of the Dao Discussion Conference.

Even in private, she shouldn't be dressed in such... improper attire.

"It's... been a long time."

But after their exchange, it was indeed Jiang Luoyao. Perhaps something had happened in the decades since they last met?

Shen Junli could only think this way to make sense of the situation.

The two didn't exchange many pleasantries. Jiang Luoyao led the crowd to the training ground in front of the sect's main hall.

This was usually the site of the sect's grand competitions, but now it was being used for the Dao Discussion Conference.

Following the crowd, Li Changmeng arrived at the training ground, where Zhengxuan Sect disciples guided everyone to sit on meditation cushions.

At the front were six Nascent Soul cultivators, followed by dozens of Golden Core cultivators, then hundreds of Core Formation cultivators, and finally over a thousand juniors brought by their elders.

As a Foundation Establishment cultivator, Li Changmeng naturally took a seat toward the back.

Only after sitting down did Li Changmeng realize that although the Zhengxuan Sect had sent out invitations, no one checked them at the gate. It seemed that anyone who came could participate.

The purpose of the invitations seemed to be merely to spread the word about the conference.

Including the change in the sect's name, this Dao Discussion Conference felt highly irregular.

Soon, two cultivators, clad only in strips of cloth, appeared on the high platform at the front.

"That's... Jiang Lixin!"

Li Changmeng naturally recognized Jiang Lixin. The female cultivator beside him was unfamiliar, but she didn't conceal her cultivation—her Nascent Soul aura was unmistakable.

"Is this the Zhengxuan Sect's style?"

A dignified Nascent Soul cultivator dressed like this—what could those strips of cloth possibly cover?

Cultivators of the righteous path typically cultivated their mental fortitude.

Seeing such a scene, no one would harbor impure thoughts, but they were still deeply shocked.

At the front, a straightforward Nascent Soul cultivator spoke up: "True Monarch Lianxue, what is the meaning of this? And the sect's name—what is the Zhengxuan Sect trying to achieve with this Dao Discussion Conference?"

"Giggle, True Monarch Shuiyue, why so agitated? Watch closely—the Dao Discussion Conference begins!"

Qin Lianxue covered her mouth and laughed, then, in front of everyone, embraced Jiang Lixin.

At least half of those present knew the relationship between the two.

They were master and disciple, but now...

This was a violation of ethics!

Righteous cultivators, even if they harbored ulterior motives, would never act so shamelessly.

Moreover, matters of Yin and Yang were not particularly significant to righteous cultivators. Thus, at this moment, everyone was utterly dumbfounded.

What followed was even more outrageous. Jiang Lixin and Qin Lianxue's actions grew increasingly brazen, and then, numerous Zhengxuan Sect disciples flooded in.

All of them were scantily clad, with male cultivators seeking female ones and vice versa.

Even the cultivator next to Li Changmeng was approached by a beautiful female cultivator, her eyes hazy and her breath fragrant, who immediately began making advances.

Fortunately, no one bothered Li Changmeng.

But faced with such a bizarre scene, Li Changmeng had no choice but to use the **Hundred-Eyes Divine Power** to investigate what was really happening.

**[Zhang Yi'er] [Mid Foundation Establishment] [Offshoot of the Flower of Desire]**

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