Chapter 31: Because I am the best evidence

Boom!!

Chen Zhixing's words exploded like thunder in the clan elder's mind.

He couldn't help but step back a few steps, taking several deep breaths to calm himself.

"Nonsense!"

The clan elder gathered his composure and questioned, "If what you say is true, then why could the ancestor rely on this method to reach the Great Longevity?"

As he finished speaking.

The Chen family disciples couldn't help but nod slightly.

Indeed, if according to Chen Zhixing, how could the ancestor have entered the Great Longevity Realm?

Chen Zhixing glanced at the clan elder and spoke calmly:

"The world is vast, and everyone is different."

"The reason the ancestor could use this method to reach the Great Longevity Realm is because the ancestor was born with the Five Spirits Body!"

"A natural Five Spirits Body can integrate the five elemental sources of gold, wood, water, fire, and earth!"

At this point, Chen Zhixing paused and then let out a cold laugh, "Elder, do you possess a natural Five Spirits Body?"

"I..."

For a moment, the clan elder was at a loss for words, unsure of how to answer as he looked at Chen Zhixing.

Because, as Chen Zhixing said, the founding ancestor of the Chen family did indeed have a natural Five Spirits Body!

"You, you, you... Anyone can claim such things! Is there any proof? I ask you again, are you the only smart one who can see this? How come so many highly cultivated people in the Chen family can't see it? Why do others still practice the Five Spirits Qi Collection Method?" the clan elder said angrily.

Hearing this, Chen Zhixing couldn't help but give a chuckle.

His behavior is like when you reason with him logically, he responds with nonsense, like a rogue.

Shaking his head, Chen Zhixing said indifferently:

"Why? Because there are too many fools like you who overvalue the past and undervalue the present!"

Before those words fell, the clan elder was so infuriated by the harsh "fool" that he trembled all over.

Before he could speak.

Chen Zhixing continued:

"People like you only blindly imitate predecessors without understanding how to adapt to their own situations. They believe ancestral practices cannot be violated, that old practices cannot be changed, that what the ancestors said must be good, and that their methods must be strong!

Even if the words of ancestors are wrong, they are forcefully interpreted and twisted to mean right!

Little do they know that with countless generations, each generation is stronger than the last!

The times are progressing, and we stand on the shoulders of our ancestors, destined to stand higher and see farther!"

Pausing for a moment.

Chen Zhixing looked towards the distant mountains and said slowly: "In treating ancestors, what is needed is respect and reverence. They are pioneers who deserve due awe, for it is their existence that made the current Chen family possible.

But it's absolutely not about taking everything the ancestor ever said and did as golden rules! Forcibly applying their cultivation methods to oneself!

Extract the essence, discard the dross!

This is the attitude and practice that the Chen family's cultivation should have!"

When Chen Zhixing finished speaking.

The entire mountain top was silent.

All the Chen family disciples were wide-eyed, staring at Chen Zhixing.

Meanwhile, Chen Zhaosheng lowered his head thoughtfully.

"You..."

However, the clan elder was still dwelling on the word "fool," and with a cold smile, he said: "You, a mere youngster, are just saying high-sounding words, who can't? Where's the evidence? I ask you, do you have any proof of what you say?"

Chen Zhixing turned his gaze to the clan elder, thought for a moment, and then suddenly chuckled silently.

Forget it.

Why bother saying so much to him?

"Incurable." Chen Zhixing finally uttered, preparing to leave.

At this moment.

"No need for proof."

"Because... I am the best proof."

A soft sigh echoed.

In the next moment.

A withered old man dressed in an ancient Taoist robe, his face covered in age spots and exuding a dying aura, appeared atop the mountain.

All the Chen family disciples turned to the sound, looking puzzled.

Who is this?

Only the clan elder was momentarily stunned upon seeing this withered old man, then his face immediately broke into an incredulous joy.

He immediately wanted to speak respectfully.

"Shh."

The withered old man gently shook his head at him, then looked towards Chen Zhixing, who was turning to leave, and amiably asked:

"Young friend Zhixing, may I ask, is there a way to breakthrough into the Longevity Realm?"

Chen Zhixing paused in his steps, turned back to look at the unfamiliar elder, shook his head, and said:

"As I said, the world is vast, and everyone is different."

"In my opinion, to breakthrough into the Longevity Realm, imitating predecessors is not enough. Only by finding one's true self and walking one's own path, then delving deeply into it, can one find the opportunity."

After speaking, Chen Zhixing did not linger anymore and walked away.

The withered old man watched Chen Zhixing's departing figure with a contemplative look.

"This brat boasts eloquently; I'll deal with him later..." the clan elder hurriedly stepped forward with a grin.

Before he finished.

"No need. Perhaps... he is right."

The withered old man sighed lightly, and his figure gradually faded away.

The clan elder froze completely upon hearing this.

"Elder, who was that?"

"Right, why haven't we seen him in the Chen family before?"

"Is he a new Honored Guest Elder?"

The Chen family disciples swarmed forward to ask.

The clan elder snapped back to reality and then glared at them, saying: "Don't ask what you shouldn't! Continue cultivating!"

...

...

Returning to the third peak.

From afar, Chen Zhixing could smell the aroma of cooking.

Biluo placed a dish of Red-Braised Lion's Head on the table. Seeing Chen Zhixing returning, she exclaimed, "Eh? Young master, why are you back so early today? Did that elder trouble you again?"

"Did he trouble me? It's good enough that I didn't trouble him."

Chen Zhixing shook his head indifferently, then picked up his chopsticks, grabbed a Red-Braised Lion's Head, put it in his mouth, chewed a couple of times, and his eyes immediately lit up:

"Biluo, your skills are getting better and better!"

Biluo bashfully lowered her head, "As long as young master likes to eat."

"I like it very much." Chen Zhixing smiled, "I think the best decision I made back then was bringing you back from Lin'an City. Your culinary skills... are wonderful."

Eight years ago, Chen Zhixing's family picked up Biluo, a little beggar who was about to freeze to death, from the streets of Lin'an City. Hearing this, she nodded and smiled, "That was also the luckiest thing for me."

Pausing for a moment.

Biluo seemed to remember something and slapped her head, "Oh, look at my memory... Right, young master, I really did find someone recently!"

"Oh?" Chen Zhixing put down his chopsticks, raised an eyebrow, "Who? Where are they now?"

Biluo quickly replied, "This person's name is Ye Chen, and his words and actions are quite strange. Whenever he makes enemies with someone, he says things like 'you are on the path to death,' 'you are nothing but turkeys,' 'I, Ye Chen, cannot be humiliated, and you will regret your actions today,' 'I only need to say a word, and the whole city will hang three feet of swords, believe it or not?' and so on."

This person is currently in Lin'an City, but because he offended the city's Black Dragon Gang, he has been beaten half to death by their people and imprisoned."