Killing the Human Emperor would incur tremendous cause and effect, grave sin, and devastating backlash!
In this world ruled by the Curse Source, Li Shimin understood that no one dared kill him!
At the very least, immortals and bodhisattvas like them did not dare. The more clearly they understood the dangers and backlash of killing the Human Emperor, the less willing they were to do it.
This was what Ding Ling had told him, and it was also the conclusion Li Shimin had reached through his own deductions.
That was precisely why Li Shimin could act without fear.
Of course, he was not stupid enough to provoke Samantabhadra Bodhisattva, so his attitude remained as humble and "devout" as ever.
"Bodhisattva, I have always placed my hopes on the Imperial Brother retrieving the true scriptures and revitalizing our human race. I have never placed my hopes on some Lu Wenli."
Li Shimin spoke with great seriousness:
"Bodhisattva, you've misunderstood me."
Provoking Samantabhadra Bodhisattva would only make him scheme against Li Shimin in secret. The fact that he did not dare kill him did not mean he would not dare trip him up or use other pawns to trap and kill him.
Li Shimin was exceptionally intelligent and understood this much. Hence, he chose his words carefully and dared not say too much.
"I misunderstood you?"
Samantabhadra Bodhisattva wore an enigmatic smile, impossible to read for joy or anger. His eyes only grew deeper and darker.
"The fact that Lu Wenli is Ding Ling was revealed by you. How could you not know about Lu Wenli? Li Shimin, being clever is a good thing, but being too clever for your own good is a path to death. Do you understand?"
"I understand."
Li Shimin's face paled. His heart burned with anger and