Maitreya Buddha said, "Your Highness, True Lord Lingfeng is, after all, a member of our Buddhist Sect. Even if he committed mistakes back then, he should be punished by our Buddhist Sect.
"Moreover, he has already laid down the butcher's knife. Those we should forgive ought to be forgiven. Even if Your Highness truly wishes to punish him, our Buddhist Sect should be the one to do it."
Eastern Emperor Taiyi snorted coldly. This Maitreya Buddha still wanted to save True Lord Lingfeng.
Tathagata Buddha, standing nearby, glanced faintly at Maitreya Buddha and suddenly felt helpless. He had already given up—why was Maitreya Buddha still stepping in?
Maitreya Buddha also looked at Tathagata Buddha, who smiled and nodded.
"Your Highness, True Lord Lingfeng has done many good deeds at Thousand Buddha Temple over the years and helped many people. Please spare his life for the sake of all those he has helped. We will certainly punish him severely," Maitreya Buddha said again.
Eastern Emperor Taiyi said, "Since you say so, then let me see your strength. Defeat me, and I will spare this fellow!"
Naturally, Maitreya Buddha did not wish to fight Eastern Emperor Taiyi. He was no match for him.
"Your Highness, True Lord Lingfeng belongs to our Buddhist Sect. If you insist on this, you will be challenging our Buddhist Sect. Besides, this matter happened so many years ago. True Lord Lingfeng has long since turned over a new leaf, so why must Your Highness continue to dwell on it?" Maitreya Buddha said again.
Eastern Emperor Taiyi grew even angrier. This Maitreya Buddha really had a way with words.
Uchiha Shin stood there without immediately stepping forward to help Eastern Emperor Taiyi. From time to time, he looked behind him, as though waiting for something.
Suddenly, a little