Although Saints incurred no karma by killing, if they truly killed Lin Tian, their disciples would have to repay that immense karmic force on their behalf. The greater the merit of the person they slew, the more karmic force they would owe.
Whether out of concern for their disciples or reluctance to lose face, the Saints remained locked in a stalemate. None acted rashly.
"This treasure is destined for our Western Lands. It rightfully belongs there."
As those words rang out, a golden hand descended from the heavens, shattering the void and shaking the earth as it blotted out the sky and crushed down toward Lin Tian.
Zhunti radiated brilliant light. Golden lotuses sprang from the earth as Buddhist chants flowed from his mouth, reverberating throughout the Primordial World while the oppressive might of a Saint burst forth.
Zhunti cared nothing for what the other Saints thought. Whoever struck first seized the advantage.
As long as he beat Lin Tian half to death, he could avoid punishment from the Heavenly Dao and seize two Innate Supreme Treasures from him. Why would he refuse such an opportunity?
During Lin Tian's battle with Eastern Emperor Taiyi, Zhunti had seen him use the Innate Supreme Treasure, the Creation Green Lotus, and greed had stirred in his heart. Now that the Turbid Bell and other supreme treasures were also in Lin Tian's hands, how could he let him go?
Most importantly, each of the Three Pure Ones possessed a supreme treasure, putting enormous pressure on the Two Western Saints. The Western Lands were already impoverished. With so many Magic Treasures right before their eyes, why would they not seize them?
When the two had attained Sainthood, they had made forty-eight great vows, requiring them to bring prosperity to the Western Lands. They were desperate