A gigantic golden Buddha Image sat above the cloud layer, its treasure-like visage solemn yet faintly smiling. Its golden robes were unstained by dust as it looked down from on high upon all living beings in the mortal world.
The middle-aged monk stood quietly in midair. His face was ordinary, and he looked like a farmer who had just come in from the fields. He wore no shoes, and his clothes were stained with dried mud.
Behind him, Bai Xianlu was in her half-demon form, red light glowing from her eyes. The phantom of a Mutant Snake behind her raised its head and hissed at the sky as dark clouds churned overhead.
The priest and the others could not hide their astonishment. It was hard for them to believe that such an ordinary-looking great monk was actually so powerful—and that he would intervene on their behalf.
"My Buddha is Merciful. We have come on this journey to convert the snake demon, have her study our teachings, and turn from evil to righteousness. As fellow disciples, we hope you will not interfere."
A figure appeared within the Buddha Image, clad in radiant golden robes. Buddha light shone everywhere as he spoke in a deep voice, offering his admonition.
The Buddhist Lord looked at the golden radiance filling the sky, unable to conceal his disappointment.
He knew that some members of the Buddhist Sect used the name of taking refuge in Buddhism to forcibly convert certain sentient beings with potential for enlightenment, but he had never paid much attention to it before.
Now, seeing the scene before him, he felt deeply repulsed.
Just moments ago, they had kept speaking of fate. Now that the other side refused, it had become a matter of turning from evil to righteousness.
They flew the banner