[The Preaching Squad really has grown. Although True Immortal Ruyi had no quarrel with the Preaching Squad in this course of events, being able to persuade him so easily shows that their understanding of the Dao has already reached a very good level.]
In the Three Pure Ones Hall, the Heavenly Venerates listened to their disciple's thoughts and showed their approval.
Since the Journey to the West Calamity began, the Preaching Squad had traveled west, passing a trial with each ordeal and gaining an insight with each hardship.
If they could not even manage this much, the Heavenly Venerates would have to call the police.
Oh, right.
"Call the police" was another expression from their disciple's thoughts.
The only one they knew was Yang Jian, the Heavenly God of Justice.
"These juniors are indeed different from before."
"To persuade True Immortal Ruyi so easily-though their understanding has yet to reach its peak, they do have some insight now."
Another voice sounded faintly. "In this Calamity, True Immortal Ruyi has no quarrel with them. This meeting was not about settling grudges, but about resolving a deadlock. Persuading him through sound reasoning is best."
"Had they crossed blades and subdued him through force, that would have been the inferior course."
Yet another voice spoke slowly. "The Preaching Squad represents our Daoism in the Journey to the West Calamity. If, after passing through so many trials, they could not even persuade a single True Immortal Ruyi, that would truly have angered us."
"Now it seems they have finally made progress."
"This trial is as much about delivering themselves as delivering another. That they could guide True Immortal Ruyi into changing his mind is proof enough that they deserve to represent our Daoism."
Clouds and mist swirled within the Three Pure Ones Hall.
True