Saints in a Brawl

Wang Xian did not immediately answer Tathagata. Instead, he studied Tathagata with an inquisitive gaze. Only when Tathagata could not help but speak again did he say, "I'm curious. Why are you so determined to make me give up participating in the Investiture of the Gods Tribulation?"

Without waiting for Tathagata to answer, Wang Xian continued, "There's something else I find puzzling. Why did you get involved in the Investiture of the Gods Tribulation?"

"That is none of your concern, Fellow Daoist. As long as you swear to withdraw from the affairs of this world, I will immediately let you leave. You may even take some people with you."

As Tathagata spoke, his gaze swept over Yunxiao, Qiongxiao, and Bixiao.

Wang Xian's face instantly darkened.

Was he really that shallow a person?

"Fellow Daoist, your time is running out. If you refuse, I can only suppress you," Tathagata said.

Wang Xian was slightly stunned, then asked Tathagata in confusion, "You won't kill me?"

A benevolent smile appeared on Tathagata's face. "Fellow Daoist, you jest. My Buddhist sect has always been compassionate. We never kill living beings, much less people!"

Wang Xian's expression sank as he asked coldly, "Do you believe that yourself?"

In the Journey to the West World, Shituo Ridge was practically at the foot of Spirit Mountain. Its three great demons could all be considered Buddhist disciples, yet the slaughter they had committed made Wang Xian shudder whenever he thought of it.

"Fellow Daoist, you are too attached to appearances."

Seeming to understand Wang Xian's meaning, Tathagata replied calmly.

"Attached my ass...!"

Wang Xian could no longer be bothered to hold back and directly cursed aloud.

"Fellow Daoist, please consider it carefully."

No matter how foul Wang Xian's words were, Tathagata remained calm and detached, as though he