Uchiha Shin said, "Tathagata Buddha, why trouble yourself by coming to find me? I have no interest in the Buddhist Sect. Even if I truly joined, I would not make any progress, because one's mindset determines everything."
Tathagata Buddha also rose to his feet. "Does Mystic Spirit King say this because of the Demon Clan? I know you are currently leading the Demon Clan, but rest assured—if you agree to join us, I can personally help settle the Demon Clan and ensure they do not perish."
Uchiha Shin smiled and shook his head. Tathagata Buddha's words sounded pleasant enough, but Uchiha Shin did not agree with them.
"Why is Mystic Spirit King so stubborn? I have already said so much, yet you still refuse to agree. Do you truly intend to rely on yourself alone?" Tathagata Buddha stared at Uchiha Shin.
Uchiha Shin said, "Tathagata Buddha, do you think I do not know your true purpose in inviting me into the Buddhist Sect?"
Tathagata Buddha paused, his gaze flickering, but he said nothing.
Uchiha Shin said, "Tathagata Buddha, you invited me into the Buddhist Sect because you saw that I had talent in Buddhist teachings and wanted me to join, intending to focus on nurturing me.
"But you do not wish to nurture me in order to develop the Buddhist Sect or spread the Buddhist teachings. You are doing it for yourself."
Tathagata Buddha frowned. "Why do you say that?"
"Because I know that you want me to join the Buddhist Sect so that I can become a second Senior Brother Golden Cicada, am I right?"
A look of surprise appeared in Tathagata Buddha's eyes, but he remained silent.
Uchiha Shin's eyes turned icy. "Previously, Tathagata Buddha, you took Senior Brother Golden Cicada as your disciple because of his exceptional