"Ordinary, plain, life is impermanent; extraordinary, right and wrong, the ordinary world is impermanent. Benefactor Xia, fate is made by oneself, and appearance is born from the heart. When the heart does not stir, all things do not stir; when the heart does not change, all things do not change. You are not suited to this path, nor is this path suited to you. This humble monk has come to the Divine Ability realm. Divine ability—this humble monk is already there. There are ten thousand paths, and Buddhism likewise has ten thousand paths. This humble monk will grant you one path, take you through ten thousand tribulations, and lead you back to your true self. What do you say?" After Divine Ability Dharma King opened his eyes, those pupils glittering with golden light gazed at me.
"If you want to fight, then fight! Why waste your breath? Old man, spare me this abstruse nonsense. Whether I'm right or wrong isn't for you to judge. Let the people of the world judge!" I narrowed my eyes, and the Measureless Ruler stood horizontally before them.
Divine Ability Dharma King let out a sigh, and I opened my eyes as well. The man before me narrowed his eyes again and said, "I vow to sever all evil, leaving no evil unsevered. I vow to cultivate all good, leaving no good uncultivated. I vow to save all sentient beings, leaving no sentient being unsaved. Benefactor Xia, with three vows, one can become a Buddha. Why are you unwilling?"
"All cultivators under heaven have their own path. What good will it do if I alone sever the thoughts of good and evil? In chaotic times, harsh measures are needed. When the world is in turmoil, order must be restored—not hide away in your Western Garden