Guanyin Bodhisattva nodded, fully agreeing with Uchiha Shin's words.
"Yet in the Three Realms today, most people who wish to do this only practice a superficial kind of salvation, not true salvation. While it may have positive effects, it also leaves behind serious aftereffects—just like the tiger and man you mentioned, Bodhisattva, or the sika deer and jackal I spoke of."
Uchiha Shin looked at Guanyin Bodhisattva as he spoke.
Guanyin Bodhisattva smiled, greatly admiring Uchiha Shin.
"The Mystic Spirit King is indeed extraordinary. Your thoughts on this matter are very profound. Most people in this world believe that the Buddhist Sect's salvation of
Guanyin Bodhisattva said with a smile, "sentient beings means helping people through danger and relieving their suffering when they encounter hardship."
"But how could it possibly be that simple? Buddhist teachings emphasize saving both body and mind. That alone is true salvation."
"Your words have benefited this humble monk greatly, Mystic Spirit King. Thank you."
"You are too courteous, Bodhisattva. I was merely speaking casually, sharing a few of my own thoughts." Uchiha Shin replied modestly.
"Bodhisattva, what if the Dao Sect's governance through nonaction were combined with the Buddhist Sect's salvation of all sentient beings? If they complemented one another and governed the Three Realms together, might the results be better?" After thinking for a moment, Uchiha Shin continued.
Guanyin Bodhisattva's eyes revealed a trace of surprise. "Mystic Spirit King, it would be best not to speak of such matters lightly."
Uchiha Shin understood. The Buddhist Sect and the Dao Sect were, after all, two separate factions. Words like these would certainly provoke dissatisfaction among the people of both sects.
Yet Uchiha Shin was quite interested in what he had just said. Salvation of all sentient beings and governance through nonaction each had their own