The Dao of Two Slaps

Beneath the great tree, Tongtian snorted coldly and said, "Was this truly his own insight?"

Zhunti said with a smile, "I merely gave him a tiny bit of guidance. Senior Brother, don't think your junior brother is cheating!"

Seeing Bai Jin remain silent, a wave of irritation rose in Yuanshi's heart. What was he trying to prove? Was an entirely unfamiliar path of the Dao so easy to discuss?

A trace of smugness flashed through Moonlight's eyes as he shouted, "Please enlighten me, Senior Brother!"

Bai Jin raised his right hand, blew on it twice, then suddenly swung it. Slap! A crisp sound rang out.

"Ah!" Moonlight cried out miserably and was instantly sent flying, crashing into the waterfall with a boom.

Holy Mother Wudang's eyes widened in disbelief as she stared at Bai Jin. Why had Junior Brother resorted to violence?

Duobao was taken aback, mockery flashing in his eyes. As expected of a petty man who only knew how to flatter others. He couldn't win an argument over the Dao, so he used his fists? How disgraceful.

The other Shangqing Peak disciples erupted into an uproar. How could Senior Brother dare strike someone here? Had he lost the debate and his composure as well?!

Mahasthamaprapta said unhappily, "Senior Brother, what is the meaning of this?"

With a crash, Moonlight shot out of the waterfall, his face flushed red with fury as he roared, "You lost the debate, so you resorted to violence! Good, very good! I have truly learned something today. I will settle this with you once and for all!"

"Everything is empty?" Bai Jin said mockingly. "Then where did that temper come from?"

Moonlight froze on the spot, no longer caring about his swollen cheek.

Tongtian laughed heartily. "Your disciple's cultivation is still lacking!"

Yuanshi shook his head, a faint smile in his eyes, though he said displeasedly, "Third Brother, guests are guests. Bai Jin truly went too far. He needs to be properly disciplined."

Tongtian nodded repeatedly and said with a smile, "Senior Brother is right. I'll definitely discipline him properly later."

Jieyin's expression grew even more bitter, while Zhunti's face twitched. He had never expected Bai Jin to break the deadlock this way. That slap felt as though it had landed on his own face.

Nuwa watched Bai Jin with great interest, becoming even more curious about the little fellow.

On the grass beside the waterfall, all the Shangqing Peak disciples burst into laughter, the gloom in their hearts swept away.

Bai Jin looked around at the remaining four and said, "Who's next?"

Sunlight stepped forward and respectfully cupped his hands. "This junior brother wishes to discuss the Pure Land and Saha with Senior Brother."

Bai Jin asked, "What is the Pure Land?"

"The Pure Land is the sacred land of our West. Only those with great merit, great goodness, great virtue, and great tranquility may enter."

"Then what is Saha?"

"Saha is regret. The world outside is Saha, filled with love, hatred, passion, slaughter, and resentment."

Tongtian said unhappily, "Junior Brother, are we all living in the Saha world?"

Jieyin slowly said, "Naturally not you, Senior Brother. But all other living beings are."

Bai Jin laughed. "By your reasoning, we are all within the Saha world."

Sunlight said respectfully, "If Senior Brother is willing, you may travel to the Pure Land."

Bai Jin quickly said, "No need. I don't have that kind of fortune." He gestured with his hand. "You go first."

"Thank you, Senior Brother!" Sunlight looked around at the crowd, full of confidence as he said, "The pain of parting from those one loves, the pain of meeting those one hates... Humans possess neither good nor evil; good and evil reside in the heart.

Of all methods, understanding the heart is foremost; of all practices, purifying the heart is foremost.

Commit no evil, practice all good, purify one's own intent, guard one's own heart.

... ...

The good and evil of man reside in the heart. The good may enjoy ultimate bliss, while the evil sink into Saha."

Sunlight spoke at great length for half an hour before finally looking at Bai Jin. "Please enlighten me, Senior Brother."

Bai Jin suddenly woke up, yawned, and said blankly, "What did you say?"

Sunlight's expression stiffened, and anger flashed in his eyes. I was explaining the Great Dao of the West, and he actually fell asleep?!

Bai Jin suddenly swung his hand. Slap! Another crisp sound rang out, and Sunlight was instantly sent flying, crashing into the mountain wall with a thud.

Everyone's eyes widened at once.

The Shangqing Peak disciples could not help shouting in their hearts, Senior Brother is awesome! Though they did not say it aloud, their faces were animated with excitement.

Zhunti's face twitched twice. He was doing it again?!

Mahasthamaprapta and the others exchanged flickering glances, their cheeks aching faintly.

Sunlight flew off the mountain wall and charged furiously at Bai Jin, roaring, "You go too far!" His fist shot toward Bai Jin, blazing with golden light.

Mahasthamaprapta took a step forward and stood before Bai Jin, saying calmly, "Stop!"

Sunlight halted in midair, his face twisted with rage as he said, "Senior Brother..."

Bai Jin pointed at Sunlight and laughed loudly. Everyone looked toward Bai Jin.

Bai Jin laughed and said, "I didn't understand any of the lofty theories he just spoke of, but look at him. Isn't he sinking into the Saha world right now?!"

Bai Jin's words were like thunder in Sunlight's mind. Saha... sinking... His gaze grew somewhat vacant.

After a moment, the twisted, crazed expression on Sunlight's face gradually faded, and clarity returned to his eyes. He cupped his hands in shame and said, "Thank you for Senior Brother's guidance. I truly am still within the Saha world."

Bai Jin nodded in satisfaction. "Now you have reached the Pure Land again."

Sunlight smiled gently and sat cross-legged on the grass. In that instant, his essence, energy, and spirit seemed to undergo a transformation, becoming more peaceful and natural. As for what he was truly thinking, no one knew.

Beneath the great tree in the distance, Yuanshi coughed and said, "He struck someone again. That habit is very bad."

Tongtian said spiritedly, "Was that striking someone? That was guidance! Guidance on his path of the Dao. Didn't you see how greatly that little nephew changed?"

Taishang also smiled and said, "Bai Jin's comprehension is excellent! With just one slap, he expounded the Dao Sunlight had spoken of even more clearly. That is truly rare. Junior Brother Jieyin, don't you agree?"

Jieyin's expression grew even more bitter as he nodded. "Senior Brother is correct."

On the grass, Bai Jin looked at Mahasthamaprapta, Ksitigarbha, and Medicine Master with a faint smile. "Which of you will come?" He raised his right hand to his mouth and blew on it again.

The three of them immediately felt their cheeks ache, their faces twitching involuntarily.

Medicine Master bowed respectfully and said, "Senior Brother, a discussion of the Dao requires exchange. Now it is your turn."

"You want me to speak?"

Medicine Master nodded. "Please enlighten us, Senior Brother."

Bai Jin stretched out his hand, and a cup appeared out of thin air, floating before Medicine Master.

Medicine Master watched Bai Jin warily, afraid that another slap might come flying his way.

A kettle appeared in Bai Jin's other hand, and water poured from it into the cup. In the blink of an eye, the cup was full, and water continually spilled over its rim.

Medicine Master frowned and reminded him, "Senior Brother, it is already full."

Bai Jin set down the kettle and said with a smile, "Junior Brother, you are like this cup right now. Your heart is filled with your own thoughts. If you do not pour out the water in the cup, how am I supposed to discuss the Dao with you?"

"This..." Medicine Master's eyes widened as he stared at Bai Jin in disbelief. This was the Dao of the West? In this matter, he saw the shadow of the Western Dao.