Chapter 359 - 144: The Heavenly Dao Sea Opens Again, Ten Dignitaries Gather!_5

The fundamental reason for the strong to set rules is merely to restrain the weak.

For the strong, there are no restraints.

During his last voyage to the Heavenly Dao Sea as Emperor Song, he brought more than a thousand followers.

Similarly, almost every member among the ten most revered entities brought five to six hundred underlings.

There truly were some who brought only a hundred, but these were the minor sects—regardless of allowances, they would not dare transport more individuals.

This is the harsh reality of the world!

The essence of everything is power!

Chen Chang’an did not want to appear extravagant.

However, in terms of allocation, each of the peaks should send three individuals.

In the current Tianshui Sect, there were precisely three disciples under each peak—just right.

After all, the time for the next opening of the Heavenly Dao Sea is uncertain.

When that time comes, who knows how many of the current disciples will still be alive.

Chen Chang’an then added:

"Also, if any Elders wish to go along, feel free to do so."

"It’s good to catch a glimpse of the Heavenly Dao Sea."

"What?! We can go as well?!"

"Good heavens, Brother Chen, are we dreaming? You said we can go too?!"

"We can also go to the Heavenly Dao Sea?!"

"....!"

Whoosh!

When Chen Chang’an’s idea had been voiced, the great hall of the Tianshui Sect was immediately filled with a chorus of surprising noises.

The mountain lords and Elders were all looking at Chen Chang’an in astonishment, their pairs of eyes filled with indescribable delight.

The Heavenly Dao Sea!

Did they want to go to such a place?

Yes, very much so!

The Heavenly Dao Sea is the sacred place for all cultivators. As cultivators, how could they refuse!

In fact, they started contemplating as soon as they knew that the Tianshui Sect had the qualification to attend the event in the Heavenly Dao Sea.

However, when they learned that the quota was only a mere hundred, they abandoned this thought.

Although they also longed to attend, it’d be more appropriate for the younger generation disciples within the sect to go instead of them.

Opportunities should be given to the disciples; they are the future of the sect.

This was the consensus reached by mountain lords and Elders in a short time after they arrived at the grand hall.

Hence, when Li Daoran brought up the topic, they were all focusing on taking the disciples.

However, despite giving up, their desires for the Heavenly Dao Sea have never faded.

Thus, can you blame them for being overjoyed when they heard that Chen Chang’an was offering them an opportunity as well?

If a man has heard the Dao in the morning, he can die without regrets before the night comes!

Without reaching their extent, nobody can understand their feelings.

"Well then, if you all wish to go, let’s go together," said Chen Chang’an, nodding his head. He had no objections about it.

Whether it’s one or ten, he has to guide them all.

If he has to guide them, then why not guide more?

Afterwards, Chen Chang’an, changing his tone, said:

"However, Sect Leader, I can certainly guide everyone there. But regarding the choice of team leader, you should personally select someone."

"You know, I’m not good at these formalities."

"If the Sect Leader cannot find a suitable choice, then let’s still have Elder Brother Xuan Qingzi lead them. I feel that he’d be appropriate for this."

After saying that, Chen Chang’an looked at Li Daoran, waiting for his reply.

"Agreed!"

Li Daoran nodded, with no objections against Chen Chang’an’s proposal.

"Brother Chen, let’s proceed with your plan!"

"Agreed!"

Chen Chang’an nodded.

Days went by quickly, and these few days were very hectic for the Tianshui Sect.

Everyone, from the main peak to the smaller ones, from the Peak Master to the disciples, was extremely busy.

They were selecting participants for the Heavenly Dao Sea event.

This was undoubtedly a golden era for the Tianshui Sect, one like never before.

Everyone was hard at work, leaving no stone unturned.

The selected individuals were overjoyed, and those who were not were sincerely wishing them good luck.

So it was like one big happy clan.

Complying with their diligent efforts, the big day came at last.

On this day, crowds of five to six hundred people gathered in the square of Tianshui Peak.

In the middle of the square, a huge Flying Boat was standing.

In front of the Flying Boat, Chen Chang’an, along with several others, was bidding farewell to Li Daoran and the others.

Among them were mountain lords, venerable bearded Elders, and lively disciples.

No matter who they were or what status they held, everyone was filled with excitement.

It was the excitement of exploring the unknown.

Undeniably, this group was setting off for the Heavenly Dao Sea.

As for Xuan Qingzi, he was already on standby by Chen Chang’an’s side. He, along with Chen Chang’an, bid Li Daoran and the others farewell.

Yes, Li Daoran was not heading to the Heavenly Dao Sea.

Although eager to go, he had more important matters to attend to and could not leave.

Chen Chang’an was unable to help him with this situation.

If it weren’t for the conditions not permitting, he would like to say to Li Daoran, "Can you guess why, despite having recovered for a long time, I didn’t want to leave the library for the past decade?"

"Brother Chen, Elder Brother Xuan Qingzi, we will be counting on you two this time."

"We hope that both of you can guarantee the safe return of these disciples."