Chapter 88: Mantra of the Great Dao

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The Jade Pure Dao Sect was bustling with noise and excitement.

More than ten thousand people gathered in the square in front of the Clear Jade Hall. Colorful lights shone in the sky in the auspicious setting. It was a grand occasion.

The auspicious hour had arrived, and the bell solemnly sounded.

Everyone fell silent as they stared at the platform, waiting for the appointment ceremony to begin.

“The appointment ceremony for the honorary elder of the Jade Pure Dao Sect has officially begun!” A melody sounded along with the resounding announcement.

A rainbow bridge formed by magic artifacts flew out of the main hall and crossed to the high platform.

Perfected Yu Hua, Li Yu, and the Elders of the Jade Pure Dao Sect stepped through the rainbow bridge and onto the platform.

The appointment ceremony began. Perfected Yu Hua, Li Yu, and the others offered incense and worshiped the heavens and the earth.

After a series of passionate statements, Li Yu was officially announced as an honorary elder of the Jade Pure Dao Sect and was rewarded with an honorary elder’s token.

Then, the thousands of Jade Pure Dao Sect disciples bowed and said in unison, “Greetings, Elder Li!”

Li Yu had a solemn expression as he cupped his hands. The simple action was courteous enough.

After the bow, Perfected Yu Hua continued, “Next, I’ll invite Elder Li to speak and enlighten our cultivators!”

What?

Li Yu looked at Perfected Yu Hua in surprise. He was not informed of such a thing at the beginning.

Are you sure this appointment ceremony isn’t digging a hole for me?

Perfected Yu Hua could see the hesitation in Li Yu’s eyes and could not help but look at Elder Hu.

Judging from his expression, it was clear that Elder Hu had forgotten to inform Li Yu in advance.

However, in his opinion, Li Yu definitely had his own unique understanding of cultivation and extraordinary knowledge. After all, Li Yu had such cultivation and strength at such a young age, and he had even cultivated the human body to the ultimate physique.

Thus, Perfected Yu Hua believed that even if Li Yu did not prepare in advance, he should be able to share some insights with everyone.

“Elder Li, to have your current cultivation level at such a young age. It’s breathtaking in this world and unmatched. You must have exceptional insights into cultivation. Why don’t you share it with us!” Perfected Yu Hua attempted to guide Li Yu.

After all, he could not screw up the appointment ceremony.

‘When they invited the various large sects and factions, they emphasized that they would invite Li Yu to share his cultivation insights on the spot.

Therefore, it was the main event everyone was waiting for.

Li Yu confirmed through Perfected Yu Hua’s eyes. If he did not continue, he would probably embarrass himself today.

“Cough, cough. I lack knowledge and talent, and I’m indebted to Perfected Yu Hua for his praise. Since it’s a Dao discussion, why don’t we discuss it together today!” An idea flashed through Li Yu’s mind as he thought of a way out.

He turned his personal speech into a discussion among everyone.

This way, he did not have to say much and could allow everyone to speak and discuss. It might even produce quality interactions.

He only needed to wait for the right juncture to put the finishing touches and sublimate the theme.

Im simply a clever brat!

“would like to ask fellow cultivators present. Why do you cultivate?”

Everyone below instantly fell into deep thought after hearing Li Yu’s question.

Yeah, why do I cultivate?

This seemed like a simple question with a simple answer.

However, it also seemed difficult to answer.

If they answered it too simply, it would sound uncultured.

If their answer was too pontificating, it would sound fake.

This was a sobering question.

It was like someone asking for the purpose of living.

It could always make one reflect on the meaning of life.

Perfected Yu Hua and the elders could not help but ponder. If someone asked them why they were cultivating, they might be able to declare straight away that it was for the commoners of the world and to uphold justice.

It was like a slogan that every orthodox sect preached.

However, if one asked themselves, how many people really took the world’s commoners as their responsibility?

They might not even believe in such statements themselves.

“Everyone can speak your mind freely. There’s no need to be reserved! As long as it’s your true thoughts, they should be respected. There’s nothing to be embarrassed about!” Li Yu added when he saw everyone in deep thought.

“We cultivate for immortality!” Someone was the first to speak.

Many nodded in agreement.

Indeed, many people cultivated for the sake of immortality.

Aging, illness, and death were the norm for humans. The path of cultivation was to defy the heavens and change one’s fate.

“It’s different. We should be cultivating for the sake of the world, for the sake of eradicating demons and devils, for the sake of upholding justice!”

“There’s no need to repeat such things. This is only the duty of us cultivators, not the core objective of our cultivation!”

“That’s right. I’m not sure about others, but I think I’m doing it for the sake of my freedom and not being restrained by the world. I’m doing it to repay every gratitude and retaliate any enmity with the sword in my hand at will!”

“A man’s drive to cultivate is naturally the aim to become famous and leave his name in history!”

“Tm doing this for the sake of achieving greater powers. So that I can ascend into the Nine Heavens Immortal Realm one day and have a look myself!”

“Lonly wish to become a sect elder one day and become someone like my master!”

“Lused to do it for my parents and family. Now that my parents are gone, I cultivate to obtain my master’s approval!”

“Mm, I think that everyone has their own aspirations. But no matter what, we should cultivate according to the heart. All we have to do is stick to our hearts!”

“Indeed. Everyone has their own path. Some do it for immortality, some for freedom, and some for fame and status! There’s no accurate answer to the path of cultivation. Everyone has their own path!”

Li Yu’s question sparked a journey of self-reflection for everyone.

Everyone expressed their views at once, and the venue became lively.

Even Perfected Yu Hua and the elders discussed animatedly.

Still, they were clearly more interested in hearing why Li Yu asked this question and whether he had any transcendent views.

After a long while, someone suddenly asked, “May I know why Elder Li cultivates?”

“Yeah. Why do you think we cultivators cultivate, Elder Li?” Everyone looked at Li Yu and anticipated his answer.

Seeing that the atmosphere was in place, Li Yu felt the need to sublimate the topic.

“As all of you have said, there is indeed no single accurate answer on the path of cultivation. It’s like how everything in the world has its own path. Why do every thousand people have a thousand answers? Some do it for immortality, some for justice, some for status, some for wealth, and some for

freedom!”

“And in my opinion, I believe that we cultivators should cultivate for heaven and earth, for the people, for the saints of the past to continue learning, for all ages to safeguard world peace!

With that said, the heavens and earth seemed to shake.

These four sentences were simple.

It carried a distinctive will and grand ambition.

It instantly touched everyone’s hearts.

It even resonated with the Heavenly Dao.

In an instant, the golden light of the Heavenly Dao Rankings flourished as golden characters condensed.

For heaven and earth, for the people, for the saints of the past to continue learning, for all ages to safeguard world peace!

Countless multicolored lights shot out to envelop Li Yu. A river of Dao fate surrounded him, and an immortal radiance outlined his mighty figure.

At the moment, Li Yu was like a saint conducting a forum to discuss the Dao and educate everyone.

“For heaven and earth, for the people, for the saints of the past to continue learning, for all ages to safeguard world peace! The mantra of the Great Dao! This is the mantra of the Great Dao!” Perfected Yu Hua recovered from his shock, and his old face trembled with excitement.

As the saying goes, if one gains knowledge of the correct path in life in the morning, he can die at sunset without regrets!

Perfected Yu Hua felt he could pass on without regrets after hearing such an unprecedented and great maxim in his lifetime.

Li Yu’s voice was still reverberating through the world, but it was not an echo.

It was the Heavenly Dao Rankings repeating Li Yu’s words over and over again.

At the same time, all the Heavenly Dao Rankings in the various countries of the Huaxia continent and the Great Zenith Domain flourished with golden light.

Li Yu’s voice echoed through the world.

“We cultivators should cultivate for heaven and earth, for the people, for the saints of the past to continue learning, for all ages to safeguard world peace!”