For example, just now, if Xu Xian had been hiding in the shadows and suddenly attacked, Fahai would have been seriously injured even if he hadn't died. If he had relied solely on himself, he probably wouldn't have been able to escape!
The problem is, Fahai has powerful connections! The great Buddhist figures won't just stand by and watch Xu Xian kill Fahai!
"Next time, there should be an alms bowl, right? It's said to be one that Buddha once used, but I wonder which Buddha it was. And Guanyin Bodhisattva, what role did she play in all of this? And the gods of Heaven, it's all so complicated! More importantly, what should I do then?"
The thought of this incredibly complex network of relationships gave Xu Xian a headache. He had absolutely no idea who his enemies were or who his supporters were! And where were their bottom lines?
It's always like this, very passive! After all, how can you guard against thieves a thousand times a day? Even if you did, it probably wouldn't be enough to prevent them from stealing anything!
At the same time, he couldn't help but look at Bai Suzhen. His wife was truly extraordinary. She was clearly a snake demon, yet she had already transformed into a jiao (a type of dragon-like creature), and was about to evolve into a jiaolong (another type of dragon-like creature); her bloodline was far from simple!
More importantly, his cultivation level is that of a true disciple of the Xuanmen sect, and his magical power is extremely pure. He is by no means simple!
So here's the question: did I once have a glorious identity? Otherwise, why would I be the protagonist in this love story between a human and a demon?
Could it be that Xu Xian died the moment he became an immortal, and was resurrected from his previous life? This isn't impossible!
When the time comes, under the impact of the vast memories of his past life, how much of his personality will he be able to retain? Xu Xian will probably really die!
Upon thinking of this, an endless killing intent immediately surfaced, and Bai Suzhen sensed it without even realizing it.
Who's there?
Before she finished speaking, Bai Suzhen arrived at the spot where Xu Xian had just been standing. However, after a careful search, she found nothing.
"Huh? There's clearly someone here! How could there not be? But this smell is so familiar!" Bai Suzhen said curiously, sniffing the air.
Looking at Bai Suzhen's curious face from afar, Xu Xian couldn't help but sigh. "My wife, it's not time to expose ourselves yet. We can only be together after I've figured out a way to deal with the immortals!"
The feeling of being a chess piece is unpleasant.
Being a pawn, and then accidentally finding out you're a pawn, yet being powerless to resist, that feeling is even worse!
With a dark expression, he returned home. Seeing Xu Xian's gloomy face, Pang Tong's eyes lit up instantly; it was time to showcase his unparalleled persuasive skills!
Legend has it that there once existed a world beyond this realm, and within that world lived a chosen one named Naruto Uzumaki, who repeatedly saved the world with his talk-no-jutsu!
Today, let me, Pang Shiyuan, persuade the protagonist to begin this great calamity! At this moment, I am not alone; the sages of the past are watching me, and so many protagonists are accompanying me. Go for it!
"Young Master, what is the matter that troubles you so much?" Pang Tong asked directly. By this time, the servants and others had all been dismissed by Pang Tong. The surroundings were also quiet, and no one was eavesdropping.
Upon hearing this, Xu Xian couldn't help but sigh, "Well, this matter is very complicated, and you might not understand even if I told you. After all, it involves gods, ghosts, demons, and monsters, and you, Shiyuan, are not a cultivator, so it would be useless for you to explain."
"Young master, why don't you share your thoughts? Perhaps you'll find a solution. After all, we can always learn from others' experiences!"
Upon hearing this and seeing Pang Tong's sincere expression, Xu Xian roughly explained the situation. He meant that he had offended a powerful deity, and he didn't know what to do.
"Hahaha……"
After listening, Pang Tong burst into three loud laughs, appearing very confident! Seeing this, infected by the laughter, Xu Xian's worries also faded.
His butler was incredibly intelligent; it seemed he must have already found a solution!
"Young master, there's no need to worry. They're just insignificant gods and Buddhas! They're all third-rate fellows, so why bother?"
"Throughout history, the imperial court's sacrifices have been divided into three categories according to their scale and the objects of worship. Simply put, they are grand sacrifices, medium sacrifices, and minor sacrifices!"
"Among them, the major sacrifices are the ancestral temples, the altars of the land and grain, and the square marshes."
"The central altars include the sun, moon, mountains and rivers, wind, clouds, thunder and lightning, heaven and earth, stars, past kings, and sages."
“The real immortals and Buddhas are those! Even the so-called Shakyamuni and the Three Pure Ones of Taoism are nothing but lowly beings.”
"The most obvious example is that some people specifically target so-called Buddhas and immortals, constantly insulting and even humiliating them. What harm has it done to them? At least, while they are alive, there is no harm whatsoever!"
Upon hearing this, Xu Xian couldn't help but frown. He actually knew what Pang Tong was talking about. There were indeed people who insulted immortals and Buddhas, and they almost always met a terrible end after death!
"Yes, but those people often suffer a terrible fate after they die! After all, immortals and Buddhas have power, and their power is very strong!" Xu Xian reminded him directly.
Upon hearing this, Pang Tong smiled slightly and continued, "Since they have power, why are they only punished after they die? Why not punish them while they are still alive?"
"For example, if someone insults a god or Buddha, directly sending down a bolt of lightning to kill that person would be a thousand times better than punishing them after they've died, right?" Pang Tong slowly guided him.
Some things, some truths, are not suitable for him to say directly. It is better for Xu Xian to figure them out himself, so that they will be more effective!
"Young master, you are now a member of the imperial court. You must learn to leverage its power. No matter how powerful immortals and Buddhas are, throughout history, how many have dared to directly attack mortals or the imperial court?"
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Chapter Fifteen: I have a bold idea...
After listening to Pang Tong's words, Xu Xian couldn't help but start to think.
Yes, even if immortals and Buddhas are powerful, why don't they directly rule the human world? Is it possible that the benefits of directly informing the human world are less than the benefits of simply spreading their teachings? What kind of logic is that?
Furthermore, why are those who commit blasphemy only punished after their deaths? Why not just strike them dead with lightning while they're still alive?
There must be something here that I hadn't noticed before!
Furthermore, if immortals and Buddhas are so powerful, why have royal families and officials throughout history rarely died from demons and monsters?
What, then, are the reasons behind this?
Xu Xian felt that once he understood this problem, he might be able to stop taking the powerful figure behind Fahai seriously!
Then, a bold idea secretly formed in Xu Xian's mind. Based on this bold idea, he made a bold conjecture. Based on this bold conjecture, he took a bold action. Based on this bold action, he made a bold...
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Several months later, at Jinshan Temple!