As soon as he finished speaking, before the monk before him could react, Su Shi'er himself showed a look of sudden realization and could not help but chuckle.
He had done no small amount of research into the Buddhist Sect and Buddha's Law.
Naturally, it was not difficult for him to see through the true essence of the three trials in this Zen Courtyard.
Yet along the long road of cultivation, for most of his journey, he had been alone. Either trapped by hatred or relentlessly pursued by others, he had faced all manner of perilous situations.
If nothing else, he was certainly well versed in the art of preserving his own life.
For the sake of Azure Star and its countless demons, he had the courage to make a fearless sacrifice.
But at its root, it had never been for all living beings. He simply did not wish for the many friends and loved ones bound to him by fate to suffer harm.
If he truly had the chance, if he could save only those who had crossed paths with him and shared deep ties with him—
Given his nature, he would surely choose to protect himself wisely and would not expend much more effort helping anyone else.
However, after undergoing the three trials of this Zen Courtyard, he had seriously pondered the truths within them.
Without a sound, his state of mind and his views on dealing with the world had already undergone subtle changes.
As Su Shi'er pondered, the monk before him also appeared deeply moved.
After a moment, the monk brought his palms together once more. His inverted body turned through the air, and when he landed again, his feet were firmly on the ground.
"Amitabha. So this is how it should be done. Benefactor, your