8mi Chapter 316 Western Religion, the Position of the Third Buddha
Chapter 316 Western Religion, the Position of the Third Buddha
As he spoke, Kunpeng glanced at the Guide Daoist standing beside him.
Jieyin squinted, his face full of sorrow.
He looked as if he genuinely sympathized with Kunpeng's plight.
"Um?"
Upon hearing this, Kunpeng's expression darkened, but he remained vigilant.
After all, he still vividly remembered the incident of giving up his seat at Zixiao Palace years ago.
In Kunpeng's view, these two saints of the Western Sect were not much different from the ungrateful brothers Di Jun and Taiyi of the demon race.
After a brief silence, Kunpeng spoke indifferently:
"Two saints."
"What exactly is the purpose of this urgent summons to the western lands?"
"If there is nothing else, I shall return to Beiming."
While saying this, Kunpeng already had a guess in his heart.
Upon hearing Kunpeng's words, Zhunti's smile remained unchanged, and golden light shone in his eyes, as if Niu Peng could see right through people's hearts.
Then, without delay, he responded:
"Fellow Daoist Kunpeng, you flatter me!"
"I dare not presume to offer guidance, but I am amazed by your great wisdom and perseverance in creating the Demon Script to preserve the civilization of your race. Your merit is immeasurable."
"Unfortunately, in the end, it was met with suspicion and plunder, its brilliance obscured and trapped in shallow waters. It is truly a pity and a lamentable situation."
At this point, Zhunti shook his head and sighed helplessly.
Kunpeng's eyes turned cold, and his face became solemn.
Recalling his previous experience in the Demon Realm, he couldn't swallow his anger.
Not only did he lose the merit he gained from creating the demonic script, he was also severely injured by the brothers Di Jun and Tai Yi.
Just as Kunpeng was stunned, the Sage Zhunti continued:
"Fellow Daoist Kunpeng."
"Although the land in the West is barren, it is precisely lacking a great talent like you, fellow Daoist, to propagate the supreme Dharma of Nirvana and transcendence, and to universally save all sentient beings."
As he spoke, Zhunti stared intently at Kunpeng, his eyes full of pleading.
"Just as I expected!"
Upon hearing this, Kunpeng felt a chill run down his spine.
He had already guessed something when Kasyapa went to see him in the Northern Sea.
Thinking that he had just suffered a setback in the Demon Realm, being bullied by Di Jun and Tai Yi, the people from the Western Sect came knocking on his door.
It is highly likely that they were thinking of taking this opportunity to recruit him into the Western religion.
Now that Zhunti has said these words, his intention to recruit them is self-evident!
If it weren't for the previous incident of Zixiao Palace offering him a seat, Kunpeng might have agreed immediately.
After all, he knew it too.
Having already broken ties with Dijun and Taiyi, there was no point in staying with the demon race any longer.
Moreover, it's possible that the brothers Dijun and Taiyi will find a way to get rid of him in the future.
At this point, joining a sect of saints would be the best option.
However, due to some misunderstandings with Duiyin and Zhunti, Kunpeng hesitated and did not speak for a long time.
Zhunti and Jieyin exchanged glances with Kunpeng without responding.
In their view, Kunpeng was only going to act when he saw the benefits.
After a slight pause, Jieyin, who had been silent all along, suddenly looked at Kunpeng and said with a smile:
"Fellow Daoist Kunpeng."
"If you are willing to enter my Western Paradise, you can be ranked as the third Buddha in my Western Paradise religion."
"His status is second only to mine and my junior brother Zhunti, and he enjoys the fortune of the West."
"At that time, you can freely use the Eight Treasures Merit Pool, the Seven Treasures Forest, Bodhi seeds, and many other creations."
"In addition, you can also comprehend the supreme secret methods of my Western religion."
At this point, Jieyin paused briefly, then added:
"With the way Di Jun and Tai Yi of the demon race treat you, I'm afraid you won't be able to stay in the demon race any longer."
"Instead of remaining in the demon realm, living a precarious existence with your path cut off, why not join my Western Sect and walk a bright and righteous path?"
As soon as the guide finished speaking, Zhunti quickly interjected:
"Yes! My senior brother is right."
"Given the personalities of the Demon Emperor and the Demon King, if they cannot be used by them, they will be destroyed."
"Right now, fellow Daoist, your situation among the demon race is extremely precarious!"
Zhunti said with a solemn expression.
After their conversation, Kunpeng was somewhat moved.
Although he had guessed that Jieyin and Zhunti wanted to recruit him into the Western Sect, deep down he still harbored some resentment towards these two great saints of the Western Sect.
Upon hearing the conditions offered by the guide, Kunpeng was immediately tempted.
After all, such treatment was naturally excellent for Kunpeng.
The Buddha is revered as second only to the saints.
Although the West is poor, the resources provided by the two saints are enough to make up for any damage.
After a moment's thought, Kunpeng came to his senses, his gaze lingering on Jieyin and Zhunti for a moment before he said:
"I am deeply humbled by the kindness of the two sages!"
"only……"
As he spoke, Kunpeng sighed helplessly and continued:
"I am a demon master of the demon race, burdened with the karma of the demon race. If I were to suddenly switch allegiance, Emperor Jun and Taiyi of the Heavenly Court would certainly not..."
Before Kunpeng could finish speaking, Zhunti interrupted him:
"Demon race?"
"Fellow Daoist, please rest assured."
"If you join my Western Religion, you will become the third Buddha of my Western Religion."
"If the demon race dares to attack you, our Western Sect will naturally not stand idly by."
Though he said this, Zhunti secretly despised the demon race.
As a sage, he naturally knew about the guidance.
This demon race is the main body of the great calamity, and its fortune is about to end.
I fear that it won't be long before the currently glorious demon race begins its decline.
After hearing what Zhunti said, Kunpeng's heart wavered even more.
Thinking that if the Western Church really was willing to protect him, joining the Western Church wouldn't be a bad idea.
Just as he hesitated, the guide suddenly interjected:
"Fellow Daoist Kunpeng, there's no need to be so fixated on that!"
"The world arises and ceases according to causes and conditions; prosperity and decline are inevitable."
"Some enormous things, seemingly lush and verdant, are actually nearing their end."
"Why should you, fellow Daoist, sacrifice your own path for something destined to crumble?"
As soon as the words "Guide" were spoken, Kunpeng trembled violently!
Although the words spoken by the guide were rather vague, he could hear the underlying meaning in them.
"What do you mean?"
"Does this guidance mean... the demon race is doomed?"
Kunpeng's heart raced, and his breathing became erratic.
It took him a long time to calm himself down, and he pondered that as saints, Jieyin and Zhunti must know many heavenly secrets that he did not.
"If the demon race is truly nearing its end."
"So leaving the demon race at this time isn't necessarily a bad thing."
"Moreover, there is the preservation of Western religion."
"Even if Dijun and Taiyi really want to cause me trouble, I have no fear!"
After thinking it over, a resolute look flashed in Kunpeng's eyes.
Then, he quickly regained his composure, bowed deeply to Jieyin and Zhunti, and said:
"We are fortunate to have been enlightened by the two sages who did not abandon us."
"This humble Taoist... wishes to join the Western Sect, to listen to its wondrous teachings, and to jointly contemplate Nirvana!"
Seeing that Kunpeng had finally agreed, Zhunti and Jieyin exchanged a glance, a hint of smugness flashing in their eyes.