Karma of the Saint Position Settled

The auras of five Saints crossed the void and descended before Huoyun Cave.

Hongyun raised his brows slightly, while several thoughts had already flashed through his mind in an instant.

The five Saints had come together to visit Huoyun Cave. It seemed Tathagata's defeat had truly shaken them badly.

With a sweep of his sleeve, Hongyun threw open the heavy stone doors of Huoyun Cave with a boom.

"Your presence honors Huoyun Cave, fellow Daoists." Hongyun cupped his hands in greeting.

Jieyin pressed his palms together and bowed slightly in return.

"Amitabha. Greetings, Fellow Daoist Hongyun."

Zhunti followed with a Buddhist salute.

"This poor monk has come uninvited. I hope fellow cultivator will forgive the intrusion."

Taiqing, Primordial Lord, and Nuwa each returned the greeting as well.

"Fellow Daoist Hongyun, forgive our disturbance."

Hongyun led them into the cave. With a wave of his hand, five meditation cushions appeared out of thin air within the hall.

"Please, take a seat."

The group sat down in turn.

Hongyun returned to the main seat, lifted the teapot, and personally poured tea for them.

As the tea filled the cups, hazy spiritual energy rose into the air.

No one spoke first.

The hall fell silent for a moment.

Hongyun set down the teapot and swept his gaze over the five of them, a faint curve touching his lips.

"It is quite rare for you all to visit together, fellow Daoists."

"I wonder what wind blew you all the way to Huoyun Cave today."

His words were courteous, but everyone understood the unspoken meaning—what do you want?

Jieyin pressed his palms together in a Buddhist salute.

"Fellow Daoist Hongyun."

"Junior Brother and I have come this time to settle the Karma from those years ago."

He fingered his Prayer Beads and continued.

"The Ten-thousand-year