Zhunti felt that pressure bearing down on him, yet he did not shrink back.
He knew that at a time like this, he had to withstand the pressure, or all their previous efforts would be ruined in one stroke.
"Fellow Daoist, please stay your anger for a moment."
"This poor monk is making this request only so that my Buddhist disciples can better deliver departed souls. I have no intention of interfering in the affairs of the Underworld."
"After all, my Buddhist disciples will need to reside in the Underworld permanently. Having a divine office in the Underworld would also make it easier for them to act."
"However, Fellow Daoist, please rest assured. Though the disciples of my Buddhism who enter the Underworld will hold divine offices,"
"they will be responsible only for deliverance, and will absolutely not interfere with any administrative authority, punishment, or reincarnation in the Underworld!"
"Moreover, for as long as he remains in the Underworld, he will be under Fellow Daoist's control and obey Fellow Daoist's dispatch!"
Pingxin looked at Zhunti, and the chill in her eyes receded slightly.
If it was truly as Zhunti said, that they would only be responsible for deliverance, would not interfere with authority, and would even obey her dispatch...
Then this was not merely cooperation.
This was practically delivering to her a super band of enforcers who would be forever free, bring their own rations, and be obedient and easy to use!
Moreover, although the Western Teachings' reputation was not very good, when it came to the path of deliverance, they did indeed have something uniquely their own.
If she could make good use of them...
Pingxin weighed the gains and losses in her heart.
For the development of the Underworld, this was indeed all benefit and no harm.
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