If Taowu could be transformed and made to abandon cruelty for goodness, joining the West, not only could slaughter be avoided, but the West would also gain a formidable general.
That would add further assurance to the opportunity for Western Prosperity.
Jieyin knew that with his current cultivation, he had no ability whatsoever to transform Taowu. However, Dao Ancestor Hongjun had once said that he could become a saint.
Once he became a saint, what difficulty would there be in transforming a mere Fierce Beast with the power of a Saint?
Thinking of this, Jieyin stepped forward, came to Bei Ming's side, and pressed his palms together in salute. His voice was calm and solemn:
"Senior Beiming, this is no longer the era of Fierce Beasts.
"As a surviving Fierce Beast, Taowu should be met with the compassion of Heaven and Earth. I have a method to transform him;
"I can purge his ferocity, guide him to forsake evil and embrace goodness, and return him to the righteous path."
Bei Ming's brow sank at those words. He stared coldly at Jieyin and said in a grim voice:
"Jieyin. Even if Heaven and Earth are compassionate and unwilling to completely cut off the path of Fierce Beasts, that compassion should never fall upon Taowu.
"Do you know? As one of the Four Fierce Beasts, he has harmed countless living beings. He should have perished long ago!
"Let me advise you—restrain your greed, and do not indulge in misplaced kindness.
"As long as he is a Fierce Beast, he will remain one for life. His vicious nature is impossible to tame, and he will surely bring disaster!"
Speaking of which, the West and Fierce Beasts truly had quite the karmic connection.
After the Calamity of the Fierce Beasts, the pure-blooded Fierce Beasts