As the final words of his master resonated in his mind, Song Shuhang couldn't help but feel a twinge of doubt. He silently questioned the necessity of proclaiming the words his master had suggested. However, a sense of duty compelled him to follow his master's guidance without question.
'Is that really necessary?' Song Shuhang pondered.
To his surprise, Zenith Heaven Emperor's voice resounded within him once again, firm and unwavering. "Yes!" came the resolute answer, leaving no room for further deliberation.
With a deep breath, Song Shuhang steeled his resolve and prepared to conclude his sermon, following his master's guidance faithfully.
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The practitioners held their breath, their eyes fixed on Song Shuhang, awaiting the culmination of his sermon. The air seemed to thicken, anticipation mingling with a touch of uncertainty.
And then, as if borne from a place beyond comprehension, Song Shuhang's voice boomed through the silence, resonating with unwavering conviction.
"All Hail the Emperor!"
A collective gasp swept through the crowd, their disbelief manifesting in murmurs and questioning glances. They exchanged bewildered looks, struggling to fathom the sudden shift in tone and direction. Was this part of the profound sermon they had anticipated?
"All Hail the Heavenly Court!" Song Shuhang's voice rang out once more, each word enunciated with unwavering loyalty.
The practitioners erupted into a flurry of disbelief, their minds unable to reconcile the unexpected turn of events. Whispers spread like wildfire, doubts and inquiries intermingling in a cacophony of confusion.
"Did he just say... All Hail the Emperor?" whispered one practitioner, his voice laced with skepticism.
"Is he truly a member of the Heavenly Court?"
"I never thought the Thousand Years' Second Sage was a member of the Heavenly Court!" exclaimed another, the astonishment clear in their tone.
Murmurs of disbelief filled the world, like a swarm of bees buzzing in the ears of the confused practitioners. They questioned the validity of what they had just heard, struggling to reconcile the profound teachings with the unexpected proclamation.
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The speech of the second Sage in a thousand years, has ended. Next up is the third Sage in a thousand years, 'Excitement Seeker'.
Zenith Heaven Emperor once again offered his help to which Soft Feather also agreed to.
And with this the second 'Profound Sage' Sermon is starting!
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Soft Feather stepped forward, her voice carrying a hint of nervousness and a touch of excitement. "What is the Peak of one Path?"
"Eternal Life Being?"
"Heavenly Way?"
She posed the question, her eyes scanning the crowd for their reaction.
The practitioners listened intently, their gazes fixed upon her as they pondered her words. Murmurs of curiosity and confusion filled the world once again, as they were confronted with a concept they had never encountered before.
"No! It's the Dao Lord!" Soft Feather exclaimed, her voice resolute and confident.
The practitioners blinked in surprise, their eyes widening at the mention of this unfamiliar term. The notion of a Dao Lord was entirely new to them, shrouded in mystery and intrigue.
"The Dao Lord," Soft Feather continued, her voice carrying the weight of authority, "is a being that stands at the pinnacle of a particular path. Just as there are countless Eternal Life Beings who have treaded the Way of Eternal Life related to fire, only one among them can claim the title of Dao Lord of Fire."
The crowd fell into a stunned silence, their minds grappling with the implications of this revelation. The concept of a Dao Lord shook the very foundation of their understanding, leaving them eager for more knowledge, more enlightenment.
As the sermon unfolded, the crowd was captivated by Soft Feather's words, hanging onto every syllable as if it were the elixir of life itself. The room pulsated with energy, the atmosphere crackling with anticipation. Soft Feather's performance was a symphony of enlightenment, a masterpiece that left the audience spellbound.
The practitioners, once unsure and bewildered, now found themselves immersed in a sea of revelation. Their hearts surged with newfound purpose and determination, as they realized that the path to greatness lay not only in becoming an Eternal Life Being but in ascending to the exalted realm of a Dao Lord.
Taking a deep breath, Soft Feather's voice resonated across All Heavens and Myriad Realms, carrying a melodic tone that captured the hearts of all who listened. "I am Lord, heaven and earth are my subjects, the Ways of Eternal Life are my followers!" Her words echoed with the weight of authority, shaking the very foundation of the cultivation world.
Her words echoed through the room, and everyone was spellbound by her charisma. Her words were like music to everyone's ears.
Soft Feather continued her sermon, her voice rising and falling like waves. She spoke about the different levels of cultivation, the secrets of the universe, and the mysteries of the heavens. Her words were like a door that opened to a new world, a world that was beyond the reach of ordinary mortals.
"Fellow daoists, the status of a Dao Lord is a pinnacle of cultivation that allows one to transcend the Heavenly Way," Soft Feather proclaimed, her voice carrying a divine resonance that made even the heavens tremble in awe. "Only a Dao Lord can reach such heights!"
"In the previous Sermon Tyrant Song talked about that the Key to escape the Heavenly Way lies hidden inside the Path of Heaven and Human Path." she said, then taking a small pause before continuing "That key is precisely the concept of the Dao Lord!"
As Soft Feather continued, her words painted vivid images in the minds of her listeners. She described a Dao Lord as a majestic figure, standing tall above all others, their presence radiating an aura of indomitable strength. Even the heavens, which governed the laws of the world, dared not challenge the might of a Dao Lord.
"In the face of adversity, a Dao Lord does not falter. They are the epitome of courage and resilience," Soft Feather declared, her voice rising and falling like the ebb and flow of a great tide. "They do not surrender, not even in the presence of the Current Heaven! For they are Lords, rulers of their own destiny!"
The cultivators in the audience were captivated by Soft Feather's sermon, their hearts swelling with newfound inspiration. Her words ignited a fire within them, driving them to pursue their own paths of cultivation with unwavering determination.
Soft Feather's sermon continued, delving into the intricacies of the Dao, the cultivation techniques that could lead one to the esteemed rank of a Dao Lord. Her voice became a symphony of knowledge, guiding her listeners through the labyrinthine maze of enlightenment.
Soft Feather's mesmerizing sermon delved further into the profound nature of cultivation, revealing secrets that had long been veiled in obscurity. With a twinkle in her eye, she declared, "The body becomes the vessel of the Way of Eternal Life, while the Way of Eternal Life becomes the treasury of the body."
Her words carried a weight of enlightenment, unraveling the essence of Eternal Life Beings. Soft Feather painted a vivid picture of cultivators ascending to the pinnacle of existence, their physical bodies transforming into conduits for the boundless power of eternal life. With each breath, they drew in the vital energy of the heavens, nurturing their body and transcending the limitations of mortality.
"These extraordinary beings," Soft Feather continued, her voice infused with awe, "are the chosen ones, blessed by the heavens to embody the very essence of eternal life, the Eternal Life Beings. Their bodies become vessels, vessels that contain the immortal essence that flows through their veins, granting them unparalleled strength and vitality."
As the audience hung on her every word, Soft Feather transitioned seamlessly into the realm of Dao Lords. "And then, we come to the esteemed rank of Dao Lords. They are the epitome of cultivation, where the Way of Eternal Life becomes the treasury of the body."
Soft Feather's voice echoed with reverence as she described the Dao Lords, the pinnacle of existence. These individuals, standing above all others, possessed a profound connection to the Way of Eternal Life. Their cultivation had led them to unravel the deepest mysteries of existence, forging an unbreakable bond between their bodies and the eternal energies that permeated the universe.
"In the embrace of the Great Way, Dao Lords tap into the infinite power of their Way of Eternal Life," Soft Feather elucidated, her words carrying a mystical quality. "The Way of Eternal Life becomes the treasury of the body. It is a boundless source of power, a wellspring of energy that can sustain the body for eternity."
After saying these, her sermon also came to an end. Just like Tyrant Song before she concluded her Sermon with "All Hail the Emperor! All Hail the Heavenly Court!".
Following her sermon were three more, but the public perception of the following was not that positive. After all after hearing something extraordinary one will no longer be satisfied with the ordinary.