Chapter 556: Chapter 556

After so many years, their Saint Fruit Position had already solidified.

However, now that Buddhism had perished, though the Heavenly Dao might not reclaim their Saint Fruit Position, it would severely impact their state of mind.

After all, Buddhism was the lifeblood of their existence, and its destruction would be hard for anyone to accept.

"Daoist Zhun Ti, you’re becoming attached."

Phoenix said these words in a low voice.

Nuwa nodded as well, agreeing with Phoenix’s view.

However, these matters meant little to Jieyin, he was only staring at Wang Yang, seeking an answer from him.

After all, it was Wang Yang who guided Xuanzang to establish the New Buddhism, where Qiao Ling’er had eventually defected. So naturally, any issues would be directed to Wang Yang or Xuanzang.

"Dust to dust, earth to earth."

Wang Yang said lightly, addressing Jieyin.

In truth, when Jieyin stood up to ask, Wang Yang had already anticipated this question.

However, he did not stop Jieyin, as some things naturally needed to be clarified.

"Buddhism once said, one flower one world, one leaf one Bodhi."

"World Honored One reincarnates, but it’s not possible for Buddhism to have a flawless plan setting his life’s trajectory."

"With celestial Secret unclear, how can perfection be achieved?"

"As for Qiao Ling’er, I was present when Xuanzang ordained him, watching him join the New Buddhism without any interference."

"Heavenly Dao escapes one out of fifty, it’s better to let things take their natural course with such unpredictable matters."

"Daoist Wang Yang, Qiao Ling’er is extremely important to our Buddhism. A remark such as letting nature take its course might not be sufficient!"

Jieyin frowned, unable to understand these words.

However, those times were governed by Daoism’s principles, which hardly related to his Buddhism.

"Hahaha, whether it is sufficient or not, Qiao Ling’er had a profound insight and is unrelated to the New Buddhism."

"He willingly forsakes everything just to preserve his true nature."

"His true nature endures, voluntarily joining the New Buddhism, even dispersing his fate and merit from his body."

Wang Yang laughed heartily, looking at Jieyin with a trace of pity.

"If he were an ordinary person, perhaps he’d be ignorant of the roles of fate and merit."

"But by that time, he was already a Heavenly Immortal, how could he not understand their subtle benefits? Yet, despite this, Qiao Ling’er held no curiosity towards your Buddhism and scattered your Buddhist merit and fate completely."

"With such an outcome, you come seeking explanations from me? Now that I speak , Daoist, have you perhaps become attached?"

"No, this cannot be, it’s not !"

Jieyin was shocked; he hadn’t expected such an outcome behind his back.

He had always feared that it was Wang Yang and Xuanzang’s doing, making the last bit of Buddhism’s merit scatter.

But he never considered that it was Qiao Ling’er’s own choice not to re-enter Buddhism.

Jieyin naturally didn’t fear that Wang Yang was lying; at their level, one could easily discern truth from falsehood.

And Wang Yang had no need to lie to him.

"Daoist, what’s done is done, no need to worry! If your thoughts aren’t clear and your heart isn’t at ease, it’s difficult to make any progress."

"You probably understand this problem better than I do."

"Now that a great calamity is upon the Three Realms, considering the divisions among sects, it’s likely that all sects will be utterly destroyed."

Wang Yang continued persuading Jieyin, naturally, having a quasi-Saint’s strength on his side was beneficial: "Back in the battle at Beiju Luzhou, I didn’t pursue them to annihilation; now that I think about it, it was the right decision."

"Otherwise, one side would perish, and the other would be severely wounded."

"Facing the fiercely advancing Demon Clan, we might not even have a chance to counterattack!"

Hearing Wang Yang’s words, Jieyin genuinely felt a bit embarrassed.

Now that he thought about it, it really was as Wang Yang had said.

Of course, back then whether Wang Yang could have kept them all, Jieyin didn’t harbor much doubt.

Even the head of Saints, Saint Taiqing, had been sent scattering by Wang Yang; no matter their tricks, as long as the Cutting Teachings Sect was willing to pay some price, it was possible to keep them.

If it really had gone that way, perhaps at that time, there wouldn’t have been Buddhism, Expounding Teachings Sect, and Human Teachings Sect.

Upon hearing this, Nuwa’s beautiful eyes shifted as she looked at Wang Yang, wondering in her heart, could it be that at that time Wang Yang had a premonition?

That’s why he chose to stop at that moment?

If that was really the case, then the ally of the Leader of the Tongtian Sect was truly formidable.

"Thank you, Daoist Wang Yang, just now Jieyin was too offensive!"

Jieyin also bowed his head, realizing that Wang Yang had acted both humanely and righteously all along, and he had been the one acting unreasonably.

Moreover, Wang Yang’s words were not without reason; simply by sparing his life and saving him once, his conduct had already been biased.

"Daoist Jieyin, please have a seat."

Wang Yang gestured for Jieyin to sit, his face full of smiles.

At least now, it seemed not too challenging to pull Jieyin to their side.

Wang Yang was quite pleased about this.

At this moment, having more friends was definitely better than having more enemies.

"Daoist Wang Yang, what should we do now?" Nuwa came back to the main topic, and in her tone, there was a subtle sense that Wang Yang was the leader.

Jieyin was initially surprised, but then thought it might indeed be the right approach.

He too looked at Wang Yang, eager to hear his plan.

A room full of people were all looking at Wang Yang, wanting to learn the way forward from him.

Wang Yang took a deep breath; it was impossible to say he felt no pressure.

"Everyone, the Demon Clan is attacking the Three Realms, and naturally, we resist to the end."

"To discuss plans, we only have the approach of meeting soldiers with force and using soil to contain water, but I have some ideas, though I’m not sure if they will work."