Cultivating Laws, a New Crisis

In the west, the Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss.

Golden lotuses swayed in the lotus pool as Buddhist chants drifted through the air. Buddhas, bodhisattvas, and arhats sat upon lotus platforms, listening to Jieyin and Zhunti preach Buddhist Dharma.

Halfway through his sermon, Zhunti suddenly stopped.

As he looked upon the disciples before him, an uncontrollable irritation rose within Zhunti.

"Today's sermon ends here." He waved his hand.

Though the disciples were puzzled, none dared ask questions. They bowed and withdrew.

Once only Jieyin and Zhunti remained, Zhunti finally let out a long sigh. "Senior Brother, when will our Western Teachings... truly prosper?"

Jieyin slowly opened his eyes. "Why do you say that, Junior Brother?"

Zhunti rose and paced beside the Eight Treasures Merit Pool. "Ever since we established the Western Teachings, we brothers have traveled everywhere, exhausted every means, converted those with affinity, and gathered resources. But why have the Western Teachings always remained less prosperous than the Three Eastern Teachings?"

Zhunti continued, "I have done so much, converted so many with affinity, and even made enemies of the Three Pure Ones and Tongtian! All of it was so that the Western Teachings could be as filled with talent as the Interception Sect, and truly stand alongside the Three Eastern Teachings in the Primordial Wilderness!"

His voice grew agitated. "But why... is it so difficult?!"

The Golden Lotuses in the pool swayed gently, as though responding to his unwillingness.

After a long while, Jieyin slowly spoke. "Junior Brother, you are too attached."

"All things have their destined course," Jieyin said in a low voice. "The west is barren because of what was left behind by the Battle of Dao and Demon."

He paused before continuing, "But it is precisely because it is difficult that it is precious. Junior Brother,