On the earth.
Guanyin Bodhisattva knelt before the Two Sages of the West. Daoist Duobao stood off to the side with a faint, knowing smile. He knew she had exposed her Quasi-Saint Peak cultivation and Illusory Law earlier to harm him.
But she hadn't expected Daoist Duobao to seize the chance to sever his karmic ties with the Western Teachings and earn the Primordial Heavenly Venerate's regard. Though his cultivation had fallen to Early-stage Quasi-Saint, he had gained a great deal.
"Guanyin Bodhisattva, what else do you have to say?"
"You secretly accumulated cultivation, deceived us brothers and the many Buddhas, and even tried to assassinate Daoist Duobao. With all these crimes combined, you have no choice but to atone with your life."
Saint Jieyin's gaze was sharp, his face as cold as frost as he spoke slowly.
Deep down, he didn't want to kill Guanyin Bodhisattva.
After all, she was a mighty Quasi-Saint Peak expert. And throughout the endless ages, Saint Jieyin had dealt with his enemies by converting them with compassion, never wiping them out completely.
"Saint, spare my life!"
"This humble monk was just momentarily overcome by temptation. I hid the fact that I had obtained the Illusory Chaos Demon God's legacy. I originally planned to surprise you two saints after proving the Dao and becoming a Hunyuan Grand Unity Golden Immortal, but an unexpected turn of events occurred at Wuzhuang Temple."
"I was saddled with such a huge false accusation, and I refused to accept it. That's why I gave in to my wicked thoughts. Fortunately, I didn't do something I would regret for the rest of my life."
"Lay down the butcher's knife and become a Buddha on the spot! The sea of suffering is boundless, but turning back is the shore. I beg you,