Lin Tian did indeed give a sly smile and nod to him. "Yes, Golden Cicada!"
"Just imagine, if you suffered the same fate as Jieyin..."
"And Jiejiao happened to be teetering between survival and destruction at that very moment, what would you do?"
"Naturally, I would unite Jiejiao's survivors."
"Exactly!"
With Buddhism in its current state, its Saint gone and its three Buddhas destroyed, how could talk of revival kindle any confidence?
The only way was to reveal that Jieyin was still alive.
Buddhism was despicable, but even Jieyin would never dare admit that he had occupied Golden Cicada's body. Otherwise, before Buddhism could see any hope again, the wagging tongues of the Three Realms' countless beings would claim the lives of its remnants.
Jieyin was eager to spread word that he had survived, but his current body imposed restrictions on him, leaving him unable to act freely.
Lin Tian, however, could certainly announce it on Jieyin's behalf. He merely needed to add a few fabricated "details."
Once he issued the instructions, news that Jieyin was still alive spread throughout the Three Realms in just a few days. Among those who had gathered before the Myriad Images Mirror were many who had hurled abuse at Jieyin, and they could not help growing fearful.
Only after Jieyin's death had they dared say things like "merely Jieyin" to Lin Tian. Now that they knew he was alive, how could they not fear his revenge?
Although he had lost his Saint Position, Zhunti had lost his as well. Yet when Lin Tian sought revenge against him, Zhunti had raised the Seven-Treasure Wonder Tree, and even with Lin Tian fighting for all he was worth, he had been unable to do anything to him.
Even a starved camel was bigger than a horse. That