Though they had not been eavesdropping, the inner thoughts of those students who had come seeking the Dao still reached the hearts of the two Sages of the West, leaving them somewhat displeased.
Although Buddhism had evolved from the Dao, neither of them acknowledged that "Buddha is the Dao."
Buddha was Buddha, and the Dao was the Dao.
Buddhism said that all living beings suffered, and that one must cross the sea of suffering to seek liberation.
What about the Dao? It sought nothing but freedom and ease.
How could the two be said to be the same?
Ignorant fools!
Of course, they could not be bothered to argue with those ordinary mortals.
"Congratulations, Senior Brother Tongtian!"
From afar, Jieyin and Zhunti pressed their palms together and offered Tongtian their congratulations.
At the sight of these two brothers, Tongtian felt somewhat annoyed. He could not understand why these uninvited guests had come. Were they here to stir up trouble? It did not seem like it.
Meanwhile, Yuanshi began criticizing Tongtian. "Why didn't you discuss establishing this Immortal Academy with Eldest Brother and me? Your Jiejiao disciples are already a mixed lot. Once this academy is established, can the quality of the disciples it teaches truly be guaranteed?"
Taishang said nothing, merely sipping the tea Wu Chu had brought.
He was used to Second Brother humiliating Third Brother in their daily lives.
Jieyin and Zhunti exchanged a glance, already laughing inwardly. They had come precisely to ask about this matter and had been wondering how to steer the conversation toward it.
Yet Yuanshi had directly taken the lead for them.
Upon hearing Yuanshi's words, Wu Chu and Red Cloud could not help feeling sympathy for Tongtian. No wonder Tongtian had wanted to split from the family and flee Kunlun. Who could