Chapter 68: Sage Sermons (1)

As Song Shuhang pondered over what to say, his mind suddenly resonated with a voice, as if it had descended from the heavens themselves. It was the voice of none other than Zenith Heaven Emperor, his esteemed master, reaching out to him through a secret transmission technique.

"Do you need some help, my dear disciple? I offer you a Sermon draft, but its level will be 'slightly above' Profound Sage" the voice echoed in Song Shuhang's mind. "Just repeat what I say word by word, and you shall captivate the masses with unparalleled enlightenment!"

Song Shuhang's eyes widened in awe. What a fortuitous encounter! It was as if the heavens themselves had conspired to guide him through this predicament. He eagerly agreed, his heart brimming with gratitude for his master's benevolence.

Song Shuhang stood at the center of the Tribulation World, his heart pounding with anticipation. The weight of his master's words reverberated in his mind, and he could hardly contain his excitement. This was his moment, a chance to deliver a sermon that would leave the practitioners of the world in awe.

Song Shuhang cleared his throat, trying to calm himself. The sound of his master's voice guided him, as if the Zenith Heaven Emperor himself was speaking through him. He raised his voice with a touch of authority, commanding the attention of all those listening.

"Practitioners of the World, do you know about the creation of the first life forms?" Song Shuhang's question hung in the air, enveloping the assembly in a blanket of suspense.

The practitioners exchanged curious glances, their anticipation palpable.

Whispers fluttered through the crowd like the wings of a thousand butterflies. Practitioners of various cultivation sects and clans leaned forward, their eyes wide with curiosity. They couldn't help but wonder what profound knowledge lay hidden within the young Song Shuhang's words.

Some of the practitioners scratched their heads, deep in thought, trying to recall any scriptures or teachings they might have come across regarding the origin of life forms. Others exchanged excited whispers, their faces alight with anticipation.

Song Shuhang took a moment to relish the dramatic tension he had created. The practitioners' reactions fueled his confidence, and he continued, his voice carrying the weight of divine wisdom.

"It is the Human Path that was used to create them!" Song Shuhang declared, his eyes sparkling with an otherworldly light.

Gasps of astonishment rippled through the world like waves crashing upon the shore. The practitioners exchanged bewildered looks, their minds struggling to comprehend the profound revelation. How could it be that the creation of life itself was connected to the Human Path?

However, many less knowledgeable practitioners asked one question "What is the Human Path?"

The air crackled with excitement as discussions erupted among the practitioners. Arguments flared, each person offering their interpretation of Song Shuhang's words. The world buzzed with fervent energy, as if the very fabric of the cultivation world had been shaken.

"This must be a revelation of immense significance!" whispered an elderly cultivator, his voice barely audible. "To think that the creation of life itself is linked to the Human Path!"

Song Shuhang soaked in the fervor surrounding him, basking in the success of his revelation. His master's guidance had brought him to this moment, where he stood at the center of attention, the bringer of enlightenment.

"Practitioners of the World," he continued, his voice steady and resolute. "The Path of Heaven is to take away surpluses while replenishing deficits. But the Path of Humans is to take away deficits while magnifying surpluses!"

The practitioners fell into a deep silence, their minds grappling with the implications of Song Shuhang's words. The serenity of his voice carried a weight that resonated deep within their souls. They pondered the delicate balance of the human path, contemplating the harmony between surpluses and deficits.

The world brimmed with a newfound sense of enlightenment, as if a profound truth had been unveiled. The practitioners nodded to themselves, their eyes shining with newfound understanding. They marveled at the wisdom that had been bestowed upon them, grateful for the opportunity to witness such a momentous sermon.

Conversations began to stir among the practitioners as they exchanged thoughts and interpretations. One cultivator, his eyes gleaming with excitement, turned to his companion and exclaimed, "Did you hear that? The Human Path holds the key to the creation of life! We have been enlightened!"

Song Shuhang gazed at the expectant faces before him, his heart swelling with the weight of his words. He drew a deep breath, ready to unveil the next layer of profound truth.

"The very essence of the Human Path is exploitation! Exploitation of the Heaven Path," Song Shuhang proclaimed, his voice resounding with conviction. "While the Way of Heaven is a trap, the Human Path holds the solution!"

The world erupted in a cacophony of gasps, whispers, and exclamations. The practitioners' jaws dropped, their eyes widening in astonishment. The audacity of Song Shuhang's words shook their very understanding of cultivation.

"He claims that the Human Path can exploit the power of the heavens!" a cultivator murmured, incredulous. "This is unlike anything I've ever heard."

The crowd erupted into a heated debate. Some were skeptical, dismissing Song Shuhang's words as the ramblings of a foolish disciple. Others, however, saw the brilliance in his revelation, their minds opening to new possibilities.

In the distant realms, where secluded eternal life beings watch the sermon unfold, a hushed excitement fills the air. These powerful beings, who rarely showed interest in All Heavens and Myriad Realms, found themselves captivated by Song Shuhang's sermon.

"The audacity of this young man is unparalleled," one of the secluded eternal life beings mused, his voice a gentle rumble like distant thunder. "To bring forth such a profound revelation, he stands on the precipice of enlightenment."

The other secluded Eternal Life Beings nod in agreement, their eyes shining with anticipation. They could sense the rare opportunity presented before them.

Song Shuhang, continued his sermon with unwavering determination. He could feel the weight of his master's teachings guiding him, emboldening his words.

"To understand the Path of Heaven is to understand the Human Path," Song Shuhang proclaimed, his voice ringing with conviction. "They are two sides of the same coin, intricately intertwined in the tapestry of existence."

A stunned silence enveloped the world, broken only by the faint sounds of gasps escaping the lips of the practitioners. The words echoed through their minds, challenging their long-held beliefs and upending their understanding of cultivation.

Whispers of disbelief rippled through the crowd, punctuated by murmurs of dissent. This was unorthodox, unprecedented, a departure from the established teachings that had governed their cultivation practices for generations.

Undeterred by the skepticism in the world, Song Shuhang pressed on, his voice resolute.

"To understand the trap laid by the Heaven, one needs to master both paths!" he proclaimed, his eyes blazing with an unyielding fire. "The Heaven Path is the way to restrict, and the Human Path is the key to achieving freedom!"

The practitioners exchanged bewildered glances, their minds grappling with the revolutionary ideas being presented to them. This was unlike anything they had ever heard, a divergence from the well-trodden paths of cultivation.

Murmurs of disbelief grew louder, mingling with murmurs of curiosity. Some practitioners couldn't help but scoff at the audacity of the claims, dismissing them as the product of an overzealous cultivator. But others, a spark of intrigue kindling in their eyes, found themselves drawn to the possibility of a hidden truth.

Especially Eternal Life Beings come to a realization. "What this man speaks is true!"

But while some may be doubtful about what he said, there is one question they all have. 'How is that man related to the First Sage in a Thousand Years!?' After all it couldn't be a coincidence that first they hear a Sermon about the Path of Heaven and then one about the Human Path, especially considering that the First Sage in a Thousand Years stands next to him.