Prodigal Son Jian Wuying smiled apologetically once again.
Right after!
He turned to Master Xuan Kong, his face stiffening into an expression that still felt somewhat joking. His pupils suddenly flared crimson, giving everyone a sudden start.
"You, you, you, monster!"
If not for Ling Yun signaling their Divine Venerable not to make a fuss, a fight would have broken out right then and there. The sacred peak being invaded by demonic forces was completely unacceptable, so the Divine Venerable were highly agitated. Believing him to be an enemy, their battle intent was running high.
Prodigal Son Jian Wuying before their eyes was clearly a demon, with demonic energy surging monstrously all around his body.
Master Xuan Kong brought his palms together, muttering under his breath. Though he felt extreme shock in his heart, his expression remained largely unchanged as he said, "Demons must be slain!"
Prodigal Son Jian Wuying showed not the slightest fear toward Master Xuan Kong's golden light; his demonic energy was not to be trifled with.
He spoke up to ask, "Dare I ask, Master Xuan Kong, all phenomena arise from the heart. When the Buddha heart sees the Buddha, it sees a Buddha; when the demonic heart sees the demon, it sees a demon. Since you see me as a demon, your own demonic heart already exists."
"Karma exists inherently of itself. For a demon to be a demon—that is karma. Upon seeing it, one should arouse diligence, vigilance, and compassion, rather than shrink back, draw distinctions, and fear it."
"Hahaha, well said... exceptionally well said!" A wave of joyous satisfaction washed through Ling Yun's heart.
"Awesome!" South Divine Venerable almost wanted to give him a thumbs-up, his attitude toward Prodigal Son Jian Wuying undergoing a complete transformation.
"Ah... so that's how it is. We