Chapter 102 – Northern Desert Buddha Realm’s Buddha Child, the upcoming ‘Argument’ Conference

Yao Yingying from the Wuhen Pavilion naturally drew a lot of attention.

However, soon everyone's attention was captured by another commotion.

A giant elephant, as large as a mountain, slowly approached, its tusks, over a hundred feet long, seemed capable of overturning everything in this world.

Standing on the elephant was Ba Tulu, the prodigy from the Southern Plains.

Behind him stood two elderly men in beast hides, their presence exuding an aura that made countless people tremble with fear.

At the same time, the Holy Son of Yaoguang Sacred Ground, Fu Yao, also appeared.

Petals rained down from the sky, and with each step he took, a golden lotus bloomed beneath his feet.

Dressed in white, enveloped in radiance, he seemed like a Banished Immortal descending from the heavens.

Countless prodigies made their entrance in a grand manner, but only two people chose the simplest way to attend the Hero's Gathering.

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"Young Master, are we just going in like this?"

Gongsun Huaiyu, looking at the many prodigies in the sky with full pomp, almost drooled.

Most of the prodigies attending the Hero's Gathering had the backing of powerful forces.

Thus, their entrance also represented the face of these forces.

Still carrying a bit of childishness, Gongsun Huaiyu naturally envied such a showy scene.

In response to Gongsun Huaiyu's words, Chen Changsheng glanced at her and said calmly, "Then how do you want to go in?"

"Su Tian and the others represent their respective countries, but I'm all alone, so naturally, there's no grand entrance for me."

Hearing Chen Changsheng's words, Gongsun Huaiyu pursed her lips and whispered, "Young Master, who says you don't have any backing?"

"The relationship between my Master and you doesn't even need to be mentioned."

"That's true, but you could call over the Seventy-Two Wolf Smokes and have them escort us in!"

"That way, I guarantee our entrance would be grander than anyone else's."

To Chen Changsheng's suggestion, Gongsun Huaiyu rolled her eyes elegantly.

The Seventy-Two Wolf Smokes and Kunlun Sacred Ground were mortal enemies, and it was already fortunate enough for her, a direct disciple, to be able to enter.

If the Seventy-Two Wolf Smokes came in full force to make a grand entrance for her at the Hero's Gathering, Kunlun Sacred Ground would probably immediately go to war with them.

Thinking of this, Gongsun Huaiyu forced a smile and said.

"Let's forget it, there's no need to trouble Master and the others for such a small matter."

"After all, my status isn't quite suitable."

"Since you know your status isn't suitable, then just keep a low profile for me."

"When the Hero's Gathering starts, there will be plenty of opponents waiting for you to challenge."

"Just hope you don't end up crying."

Hearing this, Gongsun Huaiyu was immediately displeased.

"Young Master, I may not dare to claim to be the number one prodigy, but I won't end up crying."

"I've been through many life-and-death battles, I'm not as fragile as you think."

"I'm not asking you to fight, the Hero's Gathering is a place for 'debate,' can you handle 'debating'?"

"Debate?"

Faced with Chen Changsheng's words, Gongsun Huaiyu's face was full of confusion.

"That's right, 'debate.'"

"The prodigy from the Northern Desert has already arrived, and they made quite a scene."

"The prodigy from the Northern Desert has arrived?"

"I haven't heard anything, and I don't seem to see anyone from the Northern Desert!"

Gongsun Huaiyu looked around but couldn't find any sign of the Northern Desert prodigy.

"Of course, you haven't heard, because your mind isn't on this at all."

"The Northern Desert prodigy arrived a month ago, but he chose to walk slowly to Kunlun Sacred Ground."

"In that month, he challenged the three major Sacred Grounds: Zifu, Yaoguang, and Kunlun."

"He overturned nineteen strongholds of these Sacred Grounds."

"Each Sacred Ground has a Holy Son, and several prospective Holy Sons, do you know why they aren't present at the Hero's Gathering?"

"Because they were all sent to intercept that Northern Desert prodigy."

Hearing this, Gongsun Huaiyu couldn't help but gasp.

To become a prospective Holy Son, one's strength must surpass most prodigies.

But so many couldn't stop the Northern Desert prodigy, just how strong is he?

"Young Master, is he really that formidable?"

"I don't know exactly how formidable, after all, the three Sacred Grounds wouldn't publicize their embarrassing moments."

"But I do know how he challenged those nineteen strongholds."

"How?"

"Through debates!"

"It's said that the one who came is a Buddha Son from the Buddha Realm of the Northern Desert, a rarity in a thousand years."

"His mastery of Buddhist teachings is unparalleled."

"Since you're so confident, I'm sure you can leave him speechless during the debates."

After speaking, Chen Changsheng looked at Gongsun Huaiyu with a smile.

Faced with Chen Changsheng's 'flattery,' Gongsun Huaiyu smiled sheepishly and said.

"Young Master, I can handle fighting, but I'm not good at debates."

"As for Buddhist teachings, I can only recite 'Amitabha,' and that's it!"

"If you don't know Buddhist teachings, then use Daoist teachings!"

"No matter what, you have to be able to respond to what others say."

"If you can't respond at all, that would be too embarrassing."

Faced with Chen Changsheng's sarcastic tone, Gongsun Huaiyu looked even more aggrieved.

"Young Master, please don't tease me."

"Does my Master look like someone who understands Buddhist or Daoist teachings?"

"If my Master doesn't know, naturally, I wouldn't know either."

Seeing Gongsun Huaiyu concede, Chen Changsheng said, "Do you still think you're amazing?"

Upon hearing this, Gongsun Huaiyu shook her head repeatedly.

"Not anymore."

Since attending the Hero's Gathering, Gongsun Huaiyu suddenly realized that she still had many shortcomings.

Not everything in the world can be solved by cultivation alone.

At least not until one is invincible under the heavens.

"Having this realization is good, but don't underestimate yourself too much."

"The Dao is in everyone's heart, just like Buddhist teachings, Daoist teachings are also within."

"The reason you can't articulate it is because you haven't clearly seen the vague Dao in your heart, nor have you found a way to describe it."

"Reading is both learning the Dao of predecessors and verifying the Dao in your heart."

"Learning and verification can resolve the doubts in your heart, and once the doubts are resolved, your thoughts will become clear."

"Clear thoughts mean you've found your own Dao."

"Do you understand what I mean?"

After listening to Chen Changsheng, Gongsun Huaiyu looked at him with a puzzled expression.

"Uh..."

"Young Master, could you say it again? I think I might understand if I try harder."

Seeing Gongsun Huaiyu's confused little eyes, Chen Changsheng smiled slightly, then hugged Little Black and walked toward the Hero's Gathering.

Confusion has its own joy, and clarity has its own pain.

As the saying goes, ignorance is bliss, but ignorance is also happiness.

This girl is still young, let her enjoy a bit more of her happy times.