Asura Mad Emperor

Soon, all the Dao Lotus seats above the Azure Blood Lake were filled.

Those who could enter the Azure Blood Lake and take a seat were all the favored prodigies from various prominent families.

As for the others, they took their seats at the tables set up along the lakeshore.

"Bai Xianzi has arrived!"

Suddenly, an excited exclamation rang out from the crowd at the lake shore.

All eyes turned, and there was Bai Xianzi, shrouded in rosy clouds, her feet on golden lotuses, descending step by step from the void.

At her side, two Supreme Saint Realm elders constantly guarded her.

She moved with effortless grace, her posture enchanting, her face partially veiled, revealing a smooth, fair forehead that seemed to glow with wisdom.

Her eyes shone brightly, beautiful and pure.

"Ruo Xi, on my travels, has come here to discuss and explore the profound mysteries of the Great Dao with all the distinguished heroes. I am grateful for the support and affection from all my fellow Daoists. My apologies for arriving late and keeping everyone waiting," said Bai Ruo Xi in a voice gentle and sweet, exceptionally pleasant to the ear, like a breath of spring.

Moreover, she practiced the Heart-Clearing Mantra Spirit Tactic, and her mere presence seemed imbued with a magical power that calmed the mind, bringing peace, and dispelling all worries and distracting thoughts as she appeared.

"Bai Xianzi."

At that moment, all gazes settled on Bai Ruo Xi, and although their minds felt at peace, many still looked at her with fervent admiration.

"It's our honor to listen to Bai Xianzi's lecture on the Dao. We should be the ones thanking Bai Xianzi," they said.

Following the sight of Bai Ruo Xi, numerous promising young talents straightened their attire and then showed what they believed to be their most handsome and dashing sides, speaking to Bai Ruo Xi as modest gentlemen would.

Bai Ruo Xi smiled gently. Although her smile was veiled, and not clearly visible, her bright and clear eyes were already bewitchingly enchanting.

As she walked on the lotuses, the crowd swiftly parted to make way for her.

Bai Ruo Xi nodded gently to the crowd, displaying proper etiquette and cultivation, without any hint of superiority.

Walking through the crowd, Bai Ruo Xi stepped into the Azure Blood Lake, her delicate feet creating ripples as she headed towards the Lake Heart Pavilion.

The heirs of the various major powers seated on the lake rose and bowed in greeting to her.

Bai Ruo Xi returned each gesture.

Soon, Bai Ruo Xi arrived in front of the Lake Heart Pavilion, and her gaze fell on Qinchuan, the only one who had not stood up to greet her, but she said nothing of it.

However, several people from the crowd couldn't help but express their indignation, "That guy is too arrogant, everyone rose to greet her, and he just sits there as if she's invisible, truly rude!"

A piercing cold gaze fell directly upon Qinchuan, belonging to none other than the Saint Heir Haotian who had suffered a cultivation mishap.

"It's you, you dared to speak rudely to me yesterday, and now, as Ruo Xi is about to lecture, everyone has stood up in greeting, yet you remain seated like that, stand up!" commanded the Saint Heir Haotian.

He had great admiration for Bai Ruo Xi and had followed her from the Tianyuan Ancient Kingdom to the Tianyuan Nation, not just because his cultivation mishap required Bai Ruo Xi's assistance with the Heart-Clearing Mantra Spirit Tactic but also because he was captivated by Bai Ruo Xi.

Seeing Qinchuan not standing up to greet Bai Ruo Xi set him off immediately.

"We've all gathered here to discuss the profound mysteries of the Dao together; there's no need to get upset over a trivial matter," said Bai Ruo Xi in a gentle voice, seemingly unaffected by Qinchuan's disregard, addressing everyone around her.

Speaking, Bai Ruoxi nodded lightly to Qinchuan as a form of greeting.

Qinchuan simply nodded back lightly, without saying much else.

In the past, even strong beings of the Divine Emperor level could not make him rise to offer greetings, and they even had to proactively offer him the courtesies due to juniors.

To Bai Ruoxi, deemed "Immortal" by others, in his eyes, she was just a junior, nothing more.

He had lived a million years; expect him to voluntarily pay respects to a junior?

It would upset the hierarchy of seniority.

Bai Ruoxi took graceful steps into the Lake Heart Pavilion and seated herself within.

The two elders of the Supreme Saint Realm glanced at Qinchuan, then sat down cross-legged in the pavilion as well.

As for the Haotian Saint Heir, after hearing Bai Ruoxi's words, still seemed unwilling as he glared at Qinchuan, but didn't say anything further.

"We cultivators seek immortality, yet the Dao is elusive and difficult to sculpt and comprehend."

"Ruo Xi's understanding of the Dao is modest, but she has gained some insights. Today, Ruo Xi will humbly offer a lecture, hoping it will be of help to you all. For any inadequacies in my explanation, I also kindly ask for your corrections and guidance."

Bai Ruoxi sat in the pavilion, and her pleasant and delightful voice emanated from within.

All those present immediately took their seats, with solemn expressions, intently listening.

They had long heard of the rumors about Bai Ruoxi, that her insights into the Dao won people's hearts, and there were even rumors that she had guided saints. Find more to read at My Virtual Library Empire

For many cultivators present, listening to Bai Ruoxi's discourse on the Dao was undoubtedly an enormous opportunity.

That was precisely why prodigies from various forces had flocked into Tianqing City.

Even the top four powers of the Tianyuan Ancient Kingdom sent three representatives each.

"In Ruo Xi's view, all things are part of the Dao, the Dao is the world, the Dao is all things, the Dao is oneself..."

Bai Ruoxi began her lecture, her voice as charming and melodious as the clear sound of pearls falling on a jade disk, slowly reaching everyone's ears.

As she lectured, the essence of the Dao moved mysteriously around, causing many to be moved and full of admiration.

In just a short moment, nearly everyone present was immediately immersed in it, with Bai Ruoxi's words echoing in their minds, lingering endlessly.

Zhou Xi herself almost seemed to be drawn in, but in the end, she furrowed her brows, unable to completely immerse her mind and enter into Bai Ruoxi's Dao Charm.

Ye Xuanji's heart was stirred, yet he too found it difficult to immerse himself; being a saint who had already stepped onto the Dao, Bai Ruoxi's explanations, although good, were still somewhat superficial for someone like him.

Especially since having followed Qinchuan during this period and having heard his lectures on the Dao, now hearing Bai Ruoxi's lecture made Ye Xuanji feel that her explanations were too vague and generalized, with many concepts being relatively more superficial.

Qinchuan also did not immerse himself; he merely listened attentively and could not help shaking his head with a sigh, "Indeed, as expected of someone with an Innate Taoist Body, not yet having cultivated but already having entered the Dao, and also possessing such a profound understanding of it."

"Young Master, why do I feel that I'm not quite able to grasp what she's talking about..."

Hearing Qinchuan's praise, Zhou Xi couldn't help but whisper quietly.

She noticed that others around her had already sunk into Bai Ruoxi's lecture, but no matter what, she could not immerse herself, feeling as if something were amiss.

"That's because your own understanding of the Dao is already quite deep,"

Qinchuan said, glancing at Zhou Xi.

Zhou Xi's and Qinchuan's low conversation caught the attention of the two Supreme Saint elders guarding the Lake Heart Pavilion, who opened their eyes and fixed their gaze on Qinchuan, frowning slightly.