In this world today, the Immortal Path we walk and the knowledge we use almost all come from the Hundred Schools of Thought Era.

This plan might inject a whole new vitality into this stagnant world...

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A few days later, the debate forum of the Fan Family was held as scheduled.

Although the Fan Family considered that all the forces in Little South Continent might participate and built the debate venue very large, they still underestimated the craze ignited by that Profound Realm plan. On the day of the forum, Fan City was so crowded with people joining the fun that it was impenetrable, and the Fan Family had to temporarily erect several huge energy light screens to broadcast the real-time events of the forum.

When the forum was announced to open, Fan Qi stood on the Great Dao Platform, looking at the vast sea of people, and even though he had never been stage frightened before, he couldn’t help but feel nervous.

Those large external forces all had their special sections, right below the Great Dao Platform.

Thus, Fan Qi was constantly under the pressure of the gazes from all the Mahayana and Tribulation Immortal cultivators. These people wished they could dig out his brain to see what exactly was in it, that made the Fan Family thrive to this extent over the years.

What qualities did the Fan Family possess to obtain that plan!

With a grand fervor, Fan Qi articulated the conception, purpose, and future prospects of the Profound Realm plan in refined language, every word a gem. It incited a fervent uproar from the audience, the released energy surging straight to the heavens, even the floating clouds had to make way.

However, those external forces, especially those supreme forces from various continents, had rather peculiar expressions.

On the special section of the Eternal Immortal Sect,

Mei Jinqiu, after listening to Fan Qi’s speech, felt quite stirred but seeing the expressions of those major forces, couldn’t help but say to Chengming, "Those people don’t seem too happy."

Chengming sneered, "Those people are used to being domineering in their own continents. They thought they could easily handle things in Little South Continent. Now that the spotlight has been stolen and the Fan Family’s momentum is growing, how could they be happy? Look at those from Zhengyuan Hall especially," he said, gloating maliciously, "they look as miserable as if they’ve eaten shit."

Realizing that Luo Ling Immortal was also next to him, he gave an apologetic smile.

Luo Ling Immortal smiled slightly, "I heard that some time ago, a Mahayana at Zhengyuan Hall committed suicide, his Dao and Divine Soul scattered into the void, leaving only a withered husk."

Mei Jinqiu said, "His name was Yue Xuelin, right."

"Suicide?" Chengming raised an eyebrow, "A fool wouldn’t believe it."

Luo Ling Immortal said, "However, killing a Mahayana is indeed a strenuous task. After all, they have submitted their papers to the Immortal Dao, theoretically speaking, as long as the Immortal Dao does not perish, the Mahayana cannot be extinguished."

"Even Tribulation Immortals can die, let alone the Mahayana," Chengming said, "If Heaven wants you dead, can you not die?" After saying this, he paused immediately, slightly furrowing his brows, "Perhaps not..."

Luo Ling Immortal slightly furrowed his brow, "Let’s see what they have planned. At this point, there’s little room for maneuver. Now, the outside world is spreading that it was at the behest of the White Jade Capital and Wenxin Heaven that the Fan Family received the plan. They may not dare to say anything about seizing Fan City. Now we just have to see how they plan to act."

Whether intentionally or unintentionally.

The special sections of Zhengyuan Hall, Xinghai Sword Sect, and Shan Jue Sect were next to each other, seated in the front row below the Great Dao Platform.

So, after Fan Qi finished speaking on behalf of the Fan Family, it was their turn.

After a round of Divine Soul Communication among the representatives of the three forces, it was decided that Sun Kaiji, the representative of Zhengyuan Hall, would speak first.

Sun Kaiji stood up, first cupping his fists, then began, "Ladies and gentlemen."

A Tribulation Immortal’s ability to manipulate energy is indeed very strong. In the debate forum, everyone’s eyes turned to him.

"I believe in this period, you have all seen the Fan Family’s Profound Realm Plan. Like me, surely you all marvel at its transcendent brilliance, its cleverness unmatched even if one were to spend a lifetime reading it. Undoubtedly, it is a grand, majestic, vigorous opportunity capable of completely changing Little South Continent’s status in the world, benefiting all of Little South Continent, and even the entire world."

Sun Kaiji smiled, "I also suppose everyone is curious about how Patriarch Fan, Fan Qi, conceived such a plan. The wisdom within might be worthy of being called saintly, even Great Saintly wisdom! Even the Great Saints of Confucianism lack such multifaceted brilliance."

All the forces nodded in agreement.

Sun Kaiji turned to Fan Qi, smiling, "Patriarch Fan, why not tell us how you conceived it."

Everyone turned to Fan Qi once more.

The pressure of their gazes fell upon him.

Chengming furrowed his brows, "He’s setting him up as a saint, pushing Fan Qi to an unattainably high pedestal."

Mei Jinqiu appeared somewhat worried, "I’m afraid Fan Qi lacks the experience to handle this."

However,

Fan Qi honestly recounted the process of writing the Profound Realm Plan, "... Thus, it’s definitely not my achievement, merely felt like high guidance was given."

Sun Kaiji smiled and asked, "So it appears it was heavenly will, then."

Upon hearing heavenly will, Luo Ling Immortal sensed imminent trouble, attempting to use Divine Soul Communication to warn Fan Qi. But Sun Kaiji and the others were prepared, directly blocking off the Great Dao Platform, preventing any Divine Souls from entering.

On the stage, Fan Qi pondered, "Perhaps it truly is heavenly will."

Sun Kaiji’s smile deepened.

"This is bad," Luo Ling Immortal murmured lowly.

Mei Jinqiu asked, "What’s happening?"

Luo Ling Immortal replied, "They are well aware that this plan is absolutely not of heavenly will. The Heavenly Dao would never do such a thing. They intentionally led Uncle Fan to mention heavenly will, preparing to inquire about heavenly will next!"

Mei Jinqiu looked over, realizing it was indeed the case.

From the Shan Jue Sect’s side, a slender, gentle-eyed woman stepped forward and chuckled softly, "Since that’s the case, let us ask heavenly will how such a plan was devised. Surely everyone wants to know."

Questioning heavenly will is a novel thing for the people of Little South Continent.

Mei Jinqiu also realized, greatly shocked, "Isn’t questioning heavenly will a Confucian skill? Shan Jue Sect isn’t a Confucian force, is it!"

Luo Ling Immortal said solemnly, "Shan Jue Sect evolved from the former Buddhist sect, adept in Suchness and Infinite Intent, and can also question heavenly will. Uncle Fan still lacks experience, falling into their trap. If the heavenly will they call upon differs, it will immediately dismantle the legitimacy of the Fan Family obtaining the Profound Realm Plan."

Everyone watched as a massive seven-colored lotus suddenly appeared behind the Shan Jue Sect woman.

A series of scriptures entered the lotus, surging into the heavens.

After a moment, destiny was declared, and a large "no" character appeared before everyone’s eyes.

Sun Kaiji, seeing this, secretly heaved a sigh of relief, smiling as he looked at Fan Qi, "Patriarch Fan, it seems heavenly will does not endorse your plan."

Chengming frowned deeply, "Every word from this person is a trap! Destiny clearly denies the plan is from heavenly will, yet he twists it as heavenly will does not approve!"

Mei Jinqiu’s forehead beaded with slight sweat, "Truly, they are cunning old monsters."