There was never any right or wrong in the myriad laws of the world; only the human heart could be wrong.
Some cultivated Buddhist teachings with solemn, righteous faces, yet slaughtered living beings with ruthless hearts and committed more than one or two deeds that outraged Heaven and defied morality.
Others diligently cultivated demonic arts, yet never failed to do one good deed a day, healing the sick and saving the world.
"Benefactor, you have offended our Buddhist sect today. Then stay behind."
At that moment, the three golden figures at the very top spoke. Intense Buddhist light radiated from their entire bodies, and behind each of them stood an enormous Dharma-form Buddha, making them appear as though the Buddha himself had descended into the world.
Their appearance was extremely intimidating. All three were Dao Integration True Lords, so even after hearing that Xiaoyao had instantly killed the Eighteen Arhats, they were not the least bit alarmed.
Though the Eighteen Arhats were strong, that was only among those of the same realm. Even the weakest True Lord could slap the Eighteen Arhats to death with one hand.
"I wonder whether killing you will earn me Heavenly Dao merit."
Xiaoyao murmured to himself. For example, if some Great Demon slaughtered living beings, provoking the fury of Heaven and the resentment of men, leaving the people in misery, then whoever killed that Great Demon would receive Heavenly Dao merit descending upon them.
This Heavenly Dao merit was exceedingly precious, capable of reversing one's innate nature. Any living being protected by Heavenly Dao merit was extraordinarily difficult to kill.
With Heavenly Dao merit shielding them, no matter how strong you were, all manner of causes would arise to stop you from killing them.
Yet Heavenly Dao merit had not descended into the world