Haku Discusses the Great Dao in the West

Bai Jin looked at Tongtian and smiled, "Master, I've also prepared a gift for you."

"Oh? What gift is it?" Tongtian asked.

Taishang and Yuanshi also looked at Bai Jin. They were very satisfied with the gifts prepared for themselves, and they wondered what he had prepared for his Master.

Bai Jin flicked his sleeve and said, "Come out!"

A pale white light shot out from his sleeve and landed on the ground, transforming into a Kui Ox. Its body shimmered with bright light, and arcs of lightning crackled across its surface, making it look majestic and extraordinary.

Tongtian's eyes lit up, and a thought arose in his mind: this is a mount.

Bai Jin immediately said, "I saw that Master always travels by riding clouds and mist, which must be very tiring. I felt unbearable pity.

I once heard that there is a Great Desolation exotic beast called the Kui Ox in the East Sea, which has the ability to ride clouds and command lightning. I specifically sought it out to be your mount."

The Kui Ox knelt on one knee on the ground and respectfully called out, "Greetings, Master!"

Tongtian examined the Kui Ox, a look of satisfaction flashed in his eyes, and he smiled, "You have some filial piety. I accept this gift."

Taishang stroked his beard and smiled, "The Kui Ox has the steadfastness of an ox and the ferocity of lightning. It combines both strength and gentleness, making it a perfect mount for you. It seems Bai Jin truly put in a lot of effort."

Yuanshi also nodded and said, "Its identity as a Great Desolation exotic beast is quite precious. It's more than enough to be your mount, much better than if you had chosen one yourself."

Bai Jin's expression was strange. Is Second Martial Uncle perhaps not talking about me?

Empress Nuwa smiled from the side, "Congratulations to you three Martial Brothers. Seeing this makes me want to take on a disciple as well."

Tongtian laughed heartily and then asked, "Why did you suddenly think of giving us gifts?"

Bai Jin immediately knelt on the ground, kowtowed three times, and said emotionally, "Since I became your disciple, Master, and you two Martial Uncles, you have all treated me with great kindness. Master bestowed upon me magical treasures and guided me on the path of the Great Dao, and you two Martial Uncles have also guided my cultivation many times. Such kindness is like that of a second parent.

I am not the kind of ungrateful disciple who only knows how to take and is proud of it. A true good disciple should know how to repay. Master's grace in imparting the Dao is already as heavy as the Buzhou Divine Mountain. If I were to ask Master to search the heavens and earth for rare treasures to refine magical treasures for me, what kind of disciple would I be? Even a jackal would be better.

That is why I left the mountain and endured countless hardships to find these three gifts for Master and my Martial Uncles. Though the gifts are humble, they contain my sincere gratitude. Please do not reject them, Master and Martial Uncles."

In the distance, Mahasthamaprapta, Ksitigarbha, Medicine Master, and others had stiff expressions. The treasures they held, which they were usually proud of, suddenly felt scorching hot. One was a treasure refined and bestowed by their Master, and the other was offering treasures to their Master and Martial Uncles. How could they play the card of deep affection now? The difference was clear!

Sect Master Tongtian laughed heartily, "Good! Good! I am very happy that you have this heart!"

He straightened his back and looked down at Jieyin and Zhunti, saying, "Two Martial Brothers, what do you think of my disciple?"

Zhunti said enviously, "Such a disciple is truly enviable!"

Tongtian laughed again, his laughter filled with pride.

Yuanshi smiled and said, "Get up, both of you!"

"Thank you, Martial Uncle!" Bai Jin and the Kui Ox stood up from the ground.

The more Yuanshi looked at Bai Jin, the more satisfied he became. A sense of regret arose in his heart. Why is such a disciple not mine? What a pity, what a pity.

Under a tree in the distance, Holy Mother Jinling said emotionally, "What Senior Brother said is truly wonderful. From now on, Senior Brother will be my role model."

Holy Mother Wudang also smiled, I knew he could do it.

The other disciples of Qingfeng Peak immediately became spirited, looking at Mahasthamaprapta, Ksitigarbha, and the others with smiles that were not smiles, mocking them. Ungrateful disciples who only know how to take?!

Mahasthamaprapta felt extremely uncomfortable under their gaze and quickly got up to bow respectfully to Bai Jin, "Thank you, Senior Brother, for your guidance. Junior Brother has learned a lot."

Ksitigarbha, Medicine Master, Sunlight, and Moonlight also stood up and bowed, respectfully saying, "We have learned a lot."

Bai Jin looked at them in surprise and suppressed his reaction. They endured it? As expected of those who will become Buddhas and Patriarchs in the future, they are all very deep-minded!

Mahasthamaprapta said respectfully, "Recently, I have had some doubts in my cultivation and would like to discuss the Dao with Senior Brother. I hope Senior Brother will not hesitate to impart his wisdom."

Yuanshi subconsciously frowned, a trace of vigilance rising in his heart. For some reason, since the Dao Ancestor's sermon until now, the Dao of the West has completely changed. They know themselves but we don't know them. In such a situation, the chance of winning a Dao discussion is slim, just like with Duobao and the others before, who were completely controlled by the other side.

Yuanshi said, "Let's end the Dao discussion for today!

Try the tea that Bai Jin brought back. It has a unique flavor."

Zhunti smiled and said, "Martial Brother, since Mahasthamaprapta wishes to seek guidance, why must you forcibly stop him? You will hurt the juniors' desire to pursue the Dao. Are you worried that the Three Pure Ones' Dao techniques will be spread externally?"

Yuanshi's face darkened, "Martial Brother, isn't it too unfair to discuss the Dao in this situation?"

Before Zhunti could reply, Bai Jin had already bowed, "Martial Uncle, this disciple is willing to discuss the Dao."

Tongtian said displeasedly, "Do you know that the Great Dao of the West is completely different from ours?"

Bai Jin nodded and said, "Master, you once told me that there are three thousand Great Daos and eight hundred minor paths, and all things in the world are within the Dao. Since they are within the Dao, this disciple has something to say."

Yuanshi said, "Bai Jin, don't try to be brave! Is it as simple as you say? Do you think your comprehension is stronger than Duobao or Wudang?"

Daoist Duobao was speechless. I'm just sitting here quietly, why am I being dragged into this again?

Taishang smiled and said, "Let him go!"

Yuanshi quickly said, "But Martial Brother..."

Taishang said kindly, "There's no need for pressure. Do your best."

Bai Jin bowed and thanked him, "Thank you, Martial Uncle!"

Tongtian also said, "Since Eldest Brother has spoken, you may go! Do your best."

Yuanshi took a deep breath and said, "Go! Don't cry if you embarrass us."

Bai Jin said emotionally, "Thank you, Master and Martial Uncles. This disciple will never bring shame upon you."

Beside the distant waterfall, Daoist Duobao watched with a pang of envy. When had Master and Martial Uncle ever been so kind to me? I'm the eldest direct disciple, for goodness sake! Those sycophants are so detestable.

Bai Jin walked towards Mahasthamaprapta and the others, bowed, and said, "Which junior brother will go first to offer guidance?"

Moonlight stepped forward, returned the bow, and said, "Mind, body, and all sentient beings are empty. The true nature of phenomena is emptiness. There is no enlightenment, no delusion, no sage, no mortal, no giving, no receiving. This is my junior brother's realization; I ask my senior brother for guidance."

All the disciples of Shangqing Peak frowned deeply.

Duobao thought for a moment, then shook his head helplessly. This line of thought was already very mature and indeed difficult to refute.