Chapter 301: All Laws Become One, Proving the Dao with Strength

"Heaven and earth nurture all things, but they will not take the initiative to give you opportunities."

"If you want to become stronger, you must take the initiative to strive for it, to seize it!"

"This is what I call Intercepting Creation."

He paused, his eyes sweeping across the venue.

"Confucianism speaks of benevolence, but the prerequisite for benevolence is having the strength to protect oneself and others."

"Daoism speaks of non-action, but non-action is not doing nothing, but rather following the mandate of heaven and acting according to the situation."

"Legalism speaks of laws and systems, but laws also need sufficient power to be maintained."

"The Mo Family speaks of power, but power should not be abused."

"Therefore, all laws become one, and different paths lead to the same destination."

"No matter the school of thought, in the end, one must prove the Dao with strength!"

"Only with great power can you protect what you want to protect and realize your Dao!"

Zhou Chen's voice grew louder and louder, every word revealing unparalleled confidence.

The crowd below was stunned.

They found that what Zhou Chen said seemed… to make sense?

"Proving the Dao with strength…"

Someone murmured to themselves, falling into deep thought.

"All laws become one…"

More people began to ponder Zhou Chen's words.

Even those who were originally opposed had to admit that Zhou Chen's logic was impeccable.

"Wonderful!"

Xuanji Zi clapped his hands in praise: "Fellow Daoist Zhou Chen, at such a young age, has such profound insights. This old man is impressed!"

"Although your theory is somewhat radical, it indeed makes sense."

"Cultivation itself is an act of going against heaven. If one doesn't even dare to strive, what is there to talk about in cultivation?"

Xuanji Zi's approval caused more people to change their attitudes.

"Fellow Daoist Zhou Chen is right!"

"We Cultivators should originally fight for our lives against heaven!"

"Benevolence and non-action are all weak excuses!"

More and more people began to support Zhou Chen.

Especially those young Disciples, their eyes were full of admiration.

"Intercepting the creation of heaven and earth… this name is good!"

Someone shouted excitedly: "Fellow Daoist Zhou Chen's theory can be called the Heaven Severing Dao!"

"Yes! The Heaven Severing Dao!"

"Fellow Daoist Zhou Chen is the heaven severing emperor!"

No one knew who shouted it, but it immediately resonated.

"heaven severing emperor!"

"heaven severing emperor!"

"heaven severing emperor!"

More and more people followed the shout, the sound echoing throughout the entire Dao Discussion Platform.

Zhou Chen was stunned.

heaven severing emperor?

What kind of ghost title is this?

But before he could react, a sudden roar came from within his body.

That was… the sound of a Bottleneck loosening!

"Not good, I'm about to break through!"

Zhou Chen's expression changed.

Just now, while discussing the Dao, he had unknowingly fallen into a state of Epiphany.

His understanding of the Great Dao had skyrocketed in a short period of time.

Now that the Epiphany had ended, the accumulated insights transformed into strength, directly impacting the Bottleneck!

Crack!

The Bottleneck shattered.

A terrifying aura erupted from Zhou Chen's body.

Emperor Realm Sixth Layer!

The sky was suddenly covered with dark clouds, and lightning surged.

This was a phenomenon of heaven and earth, which only appeared when breaking through an important Realm.

"He… he actually broke through during the Dao discussion?"

"Emperor Realm Sixth Layer!"

"Heavens, how long has it been? He broke through from the Emperor Realm Fifth Layer to the Emperor Realm Sixth Layer just like that?"

The entire audience was shocked.

An Epiphany and Breakthrough during a Dao discussion was something that happened once in a hundred years.

Zhou Chen actually did it!

"heaven severing emperor!"

"heaven severing emperor!"

"heaven severing emperor!"

The shouts became even louder.

Everyone was conquered by Zhou Chen's performance.

Not only was the Dao discussion brilliant, but he also broke through on the spot. What kind of talent and Luck was this?

Below the stage, Jiang Wuchen's face was ashen.

He originally wanted to make Zhou Chen look like a fool, but as a result, Zhou Chen not only didn't look like a fool but instead shone brilliantly.

He even gained the domineering title of heaven severing emperor.

"Damn it…"

Jiang Wuchen secretly felt ruthless in his heart.

This Dao discussion was a complete failure.

Not only did he fail to suppress Zhou Chen, but he also made him famous.

"Elder Jiang, your complexion doesn't look very good."

Clear Wind Master walked over and said with a smile: "Do you want me to check your pulse?"

"No need!"

Jiang Wuchen flicked his sleeve and left.

Leaving Clear Wind Master to shake his head and chuckle.

"This Zhou Chen is interesting."

On the stage, Bai Mo was also observing the ceremony.

He looked at Zhou Chen, his eyes full of appreciation.

"The Heaven Severing Dao… what a Heaven Severing Dao."

"This kid's Comprehension Ability is even higher than I imagined."

"No wonder he could have an Epiphany and Breakthrough during the Dao discussion."

Bai Mo nodded with satisfaction.

He hadn't misjudged the person back then; Zhou Chen was indeed a Genius.

Zhou Chen restrained his aura and stabilized his cultivation.

The power of the Emperor Realm Sixth Layer surged within his body, making him feel stronger than ever before.

"Thank you, everyone."

He cupped his hands and bowed to the audience: "This Junior has shown his incompetence."

"heaven severing emperor, there's no need to be so polite!"

Someone laughed loudly: "Today's discussion has benefited us greatly!"

"Yes! The Heaven Severing Dao is truly enlightening!"

"We are impressed!"

Everyone cupped their hands in succession.

Even those who were originally opposed now had to admit that Zhou Chen indeed had some skill.

Zhou Chen stepped down from the Dao Discussion Platform and returned to the crowd.

As soon as Zhou Chen stepped down, he was surrounded by a group of Disciples, all wanting to get to know this newly-risen "heaven severing emperor."

"Fellow Daoist Zhou Chen, today's discussion has truly opened my eyes!"

"The Heaven Severing Dao is truly enlightening!"

"I wonder if Fellow Daoist has any free time? We would like to invite you for a drink?"

Zhou Chen politely declined them one by one and finally managed to escape.

He walked to a quiet corner and took a deep breath.

"Finally some peace."

Although that Dao discussion had made him famous, it had also consumed a lot of his energy.

Clear Wind Master walked over and smiled: "Fellow Daoist Zhou Chen, you've become famous overnight."

"It was just Luck."

Zhou Chen shook his head.

"Luck?"

Clear Wind Master smiled: "Being able to have an Epiphany and Breakthrough during a Dao discussion is not something that can be achieved by Luck alone."

"Your Comprehension Ability is rare even in the entire Academy."

"You flatter me,"

Zhou Chen said modestly.

But in his heart, he was calculating.

Although this Dao discussion had made him famous, the Jiang Family would definitely increase their suppression of him next.

"No matter, I'll deal with whatever comes my way."

A cold light flashed in Zhou Chen's eyes.

The Jiang Family wants to play?

Then he would play with them to the end.

After the Dao Discussion Assembly ended, Zhou Chen's fame completely spread.

heaven severing emperor—this domineering title echoed throughout the entire Jixia Academy.

"Have you heard? That new Elite Disciple Zhou Chen shone brilliantly at the Dao Discussion Assembly!"

"Not only did he propose the Heaven Severing Dao, but he also broke through to the Emperor Realm Sixth Layer on the spot!"

"Too powerful, now everyone calls him the heaven severing emperor!"

Countless Disciples were discussing Zhou Chen.

There were those who admired him, those who were jealous, and those who wanted to challenge him.

As for Zhou Chen himself, he returned to his Immortal Cave to continue to Cultivate.

To him, this Breakthrough was just the beginning.

Meanwhile, deep within the Jiang Family.

The Jiang Family's Ninth Ancestor, Jiang Wuya, received a message from Jiang Wuchen.

"heaven severing emperor?"

He sneered: "A mere brat dares to call himself an Emperor?"

"Pass down the order to increase surveillance on Zhou Chen."

"I want to know all his movements!"

"Furthermore…"

A hint of killing intent flashed in Jiang Wuya's eyes: "Prepare the trump card. In this Elite Disciple Competition, I want him to die without a place for burial!"

"Yes!"

The subordinate respectfully withdrew.

Jiang Wuya looked into the distance, his eyes full of coldness.