The Legend of the Princess' Counterattack

Chapter 574: Debate with the Immortals

On the day of the Dao Conference, the Tiandao Stage was filled with clouds and rays of light. This ancient and mysterious stone stage, carrying the wisdom of the cultivation world for thousands of years, has now become the focus of the open and secret struggles of various forces. Below the stage, elite disciples from the three major immortal sects and many small and medium-sized sects gathered together. They were dressed in robes of various colors, and their eyes showed both anticipation for this grand event and their own thoughts.

Yun Yao was dressed in a white dress as white as snow, with fluttering sleeves and long black hair falling down her shoulders like a waterfall. Her hair was tied up with only a plain ribbon, which made her look even more graceful and extraordinary. She stepped onto the Tiandao stage with lotus steps, and every step seemed to be on the tip of everyone's heart, causing a whisper from the audience. Behind her, Chu Mochen followed closely in a black robe, his cold face was like a sword drawn from its sheath, revealing a sharp edge that people dared not look at. His eyes were always locked on Yun Yao, as if nothing in the world could catch his eye, and only that slender figure was his only protection in this life.

Yun Yao stood still in the center of the Tiandao Platform, the breeze gently blew past, ruffling her hair. She raised her eyes and looked around, her eyes were calm and deep, as if she could see through the thoughts of everyone present. At this time, the elder of the Tianjian Sect took the lead. He was wearing a royal blue brocade robe, and the golden sword patterns embroidered on it sparkled in the sunlight, demonstrating his respected status in the sect. The elder's eyebrows and beard were all white, but his eyes were like torches. He took a step forward, and gently waved the whisk in his hand, bringing up a breeze, and said: "My friend Yun Yao, I heard that you have twin spiritual roots, which is against the common sense of heaven! Since ancient times, spiritual roots are natural, and the path of cultivation for those with single spiritual roots is already full of difficulties, and twin spiritual roots are unheard of. Such a thing against the will of heaven may bring disaster to this world of cultivation. It should be sealed to avoid endless troubles."

As soon as the words fell, there was an uproar in the audience. Many young disciples were shocked and whispered to each other, discussing this shocking twin spiritual roots. Some of the older generation of cultivators frowned slightly and looked at Yun Yao back and forth, as if wondering whether what the elder of the Tianjian Sect said was true or not.

Hearing this, Yun Yao's mouth curled up slightly, revealing a faint smile, but she did not rush to refute. She waved her jade hand gently, and a stream of spiritual power was injected into the Tiandao platform under her feet. In an instant, the entire Tiandao platform was flooded with a layer of soft light, and complex and mysterious runes appeared faintly in the light, as if telling an ancient story. When the light faded a little, everyone looked closely and saw that the star map of two worlds slowly emerged behind Yun Yao. On the left was a magnificent picture of the world of cultivation with twinkling stars and crisscrossing spiritual veins, and on the right was the night view of the city full of technology on the earth, with brilliant lights and satellite orbits. The two complemented each other and were breathtakingly beautiful.

Yun Yao opened her red lips slightly, her voice was crisp but revealed an unquestionable firmness: "The so-called heavenly way is nothing more than the rules set by the strong. In your eyes, twin spiritual roots may violate common sense, but in my opinion, this is the opportunity to break the old shackles and open a new chapter." She paused slightly, her eyes swept across the audience, the light in her eyes became more and more dazzling, "If I can allow mortals to cultivate data spiritual roots and let cultivators master scientific and technological civilization, isn't this a more grand heavenly way that conforms to the times?"

As soon as these words came out, the whole audience fell into a dead silence. Everyone was stunned by Yun Yao's bold and novel remarks. After a moment, the elder of Dan Ding Sect suddenly stood up. She was wearing a dark purple robe with an alchemy furnace pattern embroidered on it, which exuded an ancient atmosphere. The old woman had a kind face and a wise light in her eyes. She coughed lightly, attracted everyone's attention, and slowly said: "I support young friend Yun. I met your mother once before. She is a person of extraordinary talent. She once said that technology and cultivation will eventually reach the same destination." As she said this, she waved her hand lightly, and the disciples of Dan Ding Sect filed out from the stage and came to the front of the stage with a strange-shaped instrument.

This instrument is about ten feet tall. The main body is made of a metal that emits a faint blue light. It is engraved with dense spiritual runes. As the runes flow, it emits mysterious fluctuations. On the top of the instrument, a huge transparent crystal plate flickers with a faint light, as if waiting to be awakened. The elder of Danding Sect walked forward and gently stroked the instrument, his eyes full of pride: "Please look, everyone, this is the spiritual photolithography machine that our Danding Sect has developed based on the few words left by Yun Xiaoyou's mother. It has spent countless efforts. It is driven by spiritual power. It can not only accurately refine high-level elixirs, but also analyze the composition of various rare materials, perfectly integrate them, and create unprecedented magic weapons."

After that, the elder demonstrated it herself. She waved her hands, and the spiritual power was wrapped around her fingertips like silk threads, gently injected into the photolithography machine. In an instant, the runes on the photolithography machine shone brightly, and complex patterns emerged on the crystal plate, showing the process of refining the elixir and the structural blueprint of the magic weapon. Seeing this, the crowd below the stage could not help but marvel again and again. Some monks who were interested in refining elixirs and magic weapons had their eyes shining, and they couldn't wait to go forward to find out.

Just as everyone was immersed in the shock brought by the spiritual power lithography machine, suddenly, a discordant voice broke the warm atmosphere. "Humph, it sounds good, but if such an act against heaven causes the wrath of heaven and earth, won't our cultivation world suffer a catastrophe?" The speaker was a middle-aged man in a black robe. He had a stern face and a strong sense of vigilance and hostility in his eyes. He was an undercover of the Fallen Cult lurking in the crowd. Seeing that Yun Yao's words gradually won the hearts of the people, he was extremely anxious and couldn't help but provoke her.

Yun Yao's eyes were like lightning, instantly locked onto the black-robed man, and she smiled coldly: "The wrath of heaven and earth? That's just an excuse for you conservative people. Throughout history, there are always voices of opposition at the beginning of every change. But if we hesitate to move forward because of fear of the unknown, how can the world of cultivation make progress?" She raised her chin slightly, her eyes revealing confidence and fearlessness, "Now, the trend of the fusion of the two worlds is unstoppable. Instead of resisting, why not work together to create a more glorious future."

At this time, Chu Mochen, who had been silent all the time, took a step forward. The Wujie Sword in his hand trembled slightly, and a clear sword sounded, as if he was cheering for Yun Yao. He looked at the people below the stage, and a rare smile appeared on his stern face: "Everyone, Yun Yao and I have come a long way, and have experienced countless hardships. We have witnessed with our own eyes the infinite possibilities brought by the combination of technology and cultivation. In the depths of the ancient sea, we relied on the fusion of data and spiritual power to solve many mysteries and find the lost treasure; when facing the pursuit of the time and space hunters, it was this new power that saved us from desperate situations. Now, this power is in front of you. Whether to choose to embrace change or stick to your old ways is entirely up to you."

His voice was deep and magnetic, resounding throughout the venue like a huge bell, stirring up waves in everyone's hearts. After hearing Chu Mochen's personal experience, some monks who were originally hesitant gradually showed a thoughtful look in their eyes, and seemed to begin to shake their prejudices.

However, the undercover agent of the Fallen Angel Cult would not give up easily. He snorted coldly and refuted again: "Words are not enough. Who knows if there will be any huge hidden dangers hidden in this? If the fusion of the two worlds causes the collapse of time and space, we will be doomed!"

Yun Yao frowned slightly, and was about to open her mouth to refute, but suddenly she felt a wave of spiritual power coming from afar. She turned her head and saw a stream of light rushing in the sky, and instantly landed on the Tiandao Platform, turning into a young man in a green robe. The man had a handsome face and lively eyes. He held a jade box emitting colorful light in his hand and bowed respectfully to Yun Yao: "Fairy Yun, I am a disciple of Lingxiao Pavilion. I am here to present this item on the order of the Pavilion Master." As he spoke, he gently opened the jade box, and a soft light bloomed out. In the box, a crystal clear crystal ball lay quietly, and there seemed to be stars twinkling in the ball, which contained endless mysteries.

The man introduced: "This is the Star Spirit Crystal Ball that I have treasured for many years in my Lingxiao Pavilion. It is said to be formed from the falling of stars in ancient times, and contains the original power of the stars in the universe. Recently, when the elders of our pavilion were studying this crystal ball, they discovered that it could produce a wonderful resonance with the technological power mentioned by Fairy Yun." As he spoke, he gently injected spiritual power into the crystal ball. In an instant, complex code patterns emerged on the surface of the crystal ball, interweaving with the power of the stars in it, exuding a shocking breath.

The man continued, "My elders speculate that if the power of this Star Spirit Crystal Ball can be perfectly integrated with technology and cultivation, perhaps a new path of cultivation can be opened up, which can not only improve the strength of the cultivators, but also repair some spiritual veins damaged by the turbulence of time and space."

Seeing this, the audience couldn't help but exclaimed again. Lingxiao Pavilion is a prestigious sect in the cultivation world, famous for studying the mysteries of heaven and earth. The discovery they brought undoubtedly added strong evidence to Yun Yao's theory of the fusion of the two worlds.

Yun Yao's eyes flashed with surprise. She gently took the crystal ball, feeling the surging power in it, and her future plans became clearer. She looked at the people below the stage and said sincerely and firmly: "Everyone, this star spirit crystal ball is the best proof. The fusion of the two worlds is not a fantasy, but a practical way forward. Let us abandon our prejudices, work together, explore the infinite possibilities, and create a new era that belongs to all of us."

Her voice echoed in the air for a long time. The monks below the stage looked at each other and fell into deep thought for a while. Some knowledgeable people nodded one after another, as if they had been convinced by Yun Yao; and a few stubborn and conservative people, although still unwilling, did not dare to speak out against it in this general trend.

At this time, the sky was suddenly filled with bright red light, and a majestic voice resounded through the clouds: "What Yun Yao said is quite meaningful. The fusion of the two worlds is related to the rise and fall of our cultivation world, and requires long-term planning. Today's discussion meeting will end here for the time being. I hope that you can put the overall situation first and plan together for the future of the cultivation world." Everyone looked up and saw a golden figure floating in the clouds. The face could not be seen clearly under the shroud of light, but the aura it exuded made people feel awe. It was obviously a respected senior in the cultivation world.

As this voice fell, the discussion conference officially came to an end. Yun Yao and Chu Mochen looked at each other, and saw relief and determination in each other's eyes. Although the road ahead is still full of challenges, they have successfully taken a key step in today's debate with the immortals, laying a solid foundation for the future of the fusion of the two worlds. The crowd gradually dispersed, and their figures gradually went away in the afterglow of the sunset, but they didn't know that a more thrilling adventure was quietly waiting for them not far away...

Yun Yao and Chu Mochen walked down the Tiandao platform hand in hand. Along the way, many cultivators cast complicated glances at them, with admiration, contemplation, and a bit of awe. Yun Yao knew in her heart that although today's remarks had initially shaken everyone's prejudices, there was still a long way to go to truly achieve the fusion of the two realms.

"Brother Chu, thank you so much today." Yun Yao said softly. She turned her head and looked at Chu Mochen who stood tall beside her, her eyes full of gratitude.

"Silly girl, there's no need to thank me between you and me." Chu Mochen shook his head slightly, a faint smile on his lips. He stretched out his hand and gently smoothed Yun Yao's hair that was messed up by the wind, his movements gentle and doting, "Besides, what you said is for the future of the two worlds. I just told them our personal experience to let them know the pros and cons of it."

The two walked and talked, and unknowingly came to the back mountain of Qinglan Sect. It was quiet and peaceful here, with birds singing and flowers blooming. A clear stream was gurgling, and the streamside was covered with green grass and dotted with various wild flowers. Yun Yao squatted down gently, stretched out her hand, let the stream water flow through her fingertips, feeling the cool touch, but her thoughts drifted far away.

“Brother Chu, do you think we can really succeed? The fusion of the two worlds involves too many variables. If we are not careful, it may lead to a catastrophe.” Yun Yao frowned slightly, with a trace of worry in his eyes.

Chu Mochen squatted beside her, held her hand, and passed his warmth to her: "Xiaoyao, don't worry. We have come this far and experienced countless hardships and obstacles, and we have always been able to overcome them. As long as we work together, I believe we can find a path to success." His eyes were firm and confident, as if nothing in the world could stop them.

Yun Yao nodded slightly, and the worries in her heart dissipated a little under Chu Mochen's comfort. She raised her head and looked at the sky. Various scenes from the discussion conference emerged in her mind, especially the voices supporting them, which rekindled her fighting spirit: "Brother Chu, you are right. For the future of these two worlds, for everyone to have a broader world, we must not give up."

At this moment, a clear bird song was heard. The two looked in the direction of the sound and saw a colorful bird landing on a branch by the stream. It tilted its head and looked at Yun Yao and Chu Mochen, with a bit of agility in its eyes. The bird chirped softly a few times, as if greeting them, and then flapped its wings and flew away into the distance.

Yun Yao looked at the bird flying away, a smile appeared on the corner of her mouth: "Brother Chu, look, this little bird is so free, we also want to create a world where everyone can fly freely."

"Yes, I will." Chu Mochen stood up and gently pulled Yun Yao up. The two held hands and walked slowly along the stream. The afterglow of the setting sun shone on them, outlining a warm and beautiful picture, as if all the troubles in the world had nothing to do with them. However, they all knew that under this calm appearance, a more severe storm was quietly brewing...