Chương 32: Master's Promise

The Tongtian Sect Leader's deep eyes flickered slightly; he was clearly surprised by Fang Yang's boldness.

Fang Yang dared to utter such words as "wearing fur and horns, born from moisture and hatching from eggs" in front of him, which clearly showed that he was an extremely audacious person.

It should be noted that the teachings of their Jie Sect are based on the principle of education for all, and Fang Yang's words already raise suspicions of violating these teachings.

Although the Tongtian Sect Leader showed no anger on his face, he began to exude a strong aura of power.

Fang Yang became like a small boat adrift in the storm, in danger of leaking at any moment.

However, this was not the answer Fang Yang wanted.

Fang Yang was very insistent on his idea. If he couldn't even get past the Heavenly Cult Master, how could he possibly get past the Investiture of the Gods?

Only with the support of the Tongtian Sect Leader could the Jie Sect possibly turn the tide.

Therefore, even when faced with a potentially enraged Tongtian Jiaozhu, his head remained made of iron.

"There's no way to change a wicked person like Lü Yue. Only by controlling them and restraining their sharp teeth can we make them use their cultivation where it's needed."

Fang Yang met the gaze of the Tongtian Sect Leader and spoke without fear.

"Master, in my heart, the interests of the Jie Sect are paramount. Nothing is more important than the future of our sect. Whoever obstructs the future of our sect, I will eliminate them."

His words were so powerful that they made the space around Biyou Palace resonate.

Upon hearing this, the Tongtian Sect Leader narrowed his eyes, a dangerous glint flashing within them.

Before those below the level of a sage, all are omnipotent. The Tongtian Sect Leader knew perfectly well what Fang Yang was thinking and whether he was sincere.

After a long silence, the Master of Heaven slowly said:

"From what you're saying, you're going to be a heartless and ungrateful person? Do you know that all disciples of our sect prioritize affection and righteousness?"

Fang Yang's attitude remains unchanged:

"When immortals fall in love, the Three Realms are thrown into turmoil. If, for the sake of love, we disregard the rules and laws of our sect, our sect will be overrun with demons and evil spirits."

"Using emotions to govern a sect is the root of chaos. I am willing to help my fellow disciples slay the poisonous dragon, return to clarity, and establish a sect that truly provides a lifeline for all beings."

Upon hearing Fang Yang's words, the Tongtian Sect Leader finally revealed a relieved smile.

"What a powerful statement! Even immortals are moved by emotions, causing unrest in the Three Realms. Your view coincides with that of your grandmaster. The Supreme Being's detachment from emotions is not the absence of feelings, but rather the utmost compassion. Only by being detached from emotions can one treat all living beings equally."

Just as Fang Yang had guessed, the Tongtian Cult Master wouldn't blame him.

If the Master of Tongtian were a person who valued reason over law, and Fang Yang was his direct disciple while Lü Yue was an outer disciple, the Master of Tongtian would only side with Fang Yang.

If the Tongtian Sect Leader is a person who treats all beings equally, and Lü Yue can wantonly kill all living beings, then Fang Yang can also kill Lü Yue.

From any perspective, the Tongtian Sect Leader would not punish Fang Yang.

Of course, this is Fang Yang's deduction.

His level of understanding was far inferior to that of the Tongtian Sect Master. He was making a huge mistake in judging the Tongtian Sect Master's thoughts from a "human" perspective.

The Master of Heaven had long transcended emotion and law; he was not a "human," but "Heaven," the one who set the rules.

Both "emotion" and "law" are determined by the Tongtian Sect Leader. He decides what is emotion and what is law.

However, the Tongtian Sect Leader would certainly not blame Fang Yang.

The phrase "education for all" is not an action, but a philosophy.

The most powerful aspect of the Dao of Intercepting Heaven is not the large number of disciples it accepts, but its ability to accommodate all kinds of different ideas.

The ocean embraces all rivers, and the principle of "education for all" does not mean taking everyone under one's wing and teaching them Taoist arts. Rather, it means sowing one's own thoughts to generate new ideas, and ultimately seeking common ground while reserving differences, and incorporating these new ideas into the Way of Heaven.

Whether it's Duobao Daoren's "To know one's mistakes and correct them is the greatest virtue" or Fang Yang's belief that "How can someone like you be changed? Only death is the only way," both fall within the scope of the Dao of Intercepting Heaven.

Since Lü Yue has violated the sect's rules, Fang Yang, as his direct disciple, naturally has the right to suppress him.

Daoist Duobao didn't interfere, and Fang Yang dealt with Lü Yue in his own way, which was perfectly reasonable.

"Your idea is certainly not wrong, but have you ever considered that once you embark on this path, you will become all alone? Even your fellow disciples, your teachers, and your students might become your enemies?"

The Tongtian Sect Leader wanted to see if Fang Yang was prepared to walk the path of the Great Dao alone.

Even though Daoist Duobao cultivated the Dao of Self-Exaltation, he still needed to win people's hearts and develop his own faction.

If Fang Yang were to embark on the path of stopping killing with killing, he would have no choice but to kill his way to the top before he could catch his breath.

Upon hearing this, Fang Yang's gaze gradually sharpened:

"So what if I'm all alone? The Great Dao is a solitary path. There is only a sliver of hope under the Heavenly Dao, and for that sliver of hope, for the sake of attaining the Great Dao, everything can be abandoned."

"Our sect is now in a precarious situation and could be degenerated into a heretical sect at any time."

"In the past, the Twelve Ancestral Witches were the true descendants of Pangu, but they did not cultivate virtue and ended up being wiped out as a whole."

"If our sect continues to indulge in personal feelings and petty righteousness, and allows wicked people to squander our destiny, when the great calamity arrives, our sect will likely be utterly destroyed, and our entire clan will be wiped out!"

Fang Yang knew perfectly well what the Jie Sect was like in the hearts of the people.

Meng Zhen was able to speak so freely because of his high status and powerful background. Other forces were simply afraid to speak out because they feared the prestige of the Tongtian Sect Leader.

As soon as he finished speaking, Biyou Palace fell silent once more.

"Very good, I was right about you after all. Among the 48, 000 disciples of the Jie Sect, you are the one who truly understands the Dao of Jie Tian."

"The Way of Intercepting Heaven does not belong to me alone, but to everyone. Everyone who finds their own path and firmly establishes their will is the master of the Way of Intercepting Heaven."

The Tongtian Sect Leader uttered some thought-provoking words, indirectly explaining the true meaning of the Dao of Intercepting Heaven to Fang Yang.

The Way of Intercepting Heaven is not something lofty or mysterious; it is simply an ordinary heart.

When faced with difficulties, rise to the challenge; when presented with opportunities, seize them decisively; when confronted with enemies, live without regret and die without regret.

The fear in cultivating the Dao of Intercepting Heaven is not death, but the loss of one's own will.

Fang Yang was able to adhere to the path he believed to be correct, without retreating under the pressure of the sage or wavering under the sage's questioning. This is the core of the Dao of Intercepting Heaven.

"What about Lü Yue?"

Fang Yang continued to ask questions, not only about Lü Yue, but also about the other disciples in the sect.

Those people were no different from Lü Yue; they were all targets that Fang Yang wanted to deal with.

The Master of Heaven smiled slightly: "I will not punish you, but I will not help you either. If you can defeat your eldest brother, once I have cultivated to the level of a Primordial Limitless Golden Immortal, it wouldn't be unreasonable for me to pass on the Jie Sect to you!"