Chapter 1289: Persuading People to Become Demons because It’s Fun

In Buddhism, the division of the three realms of desire, form, and formlessness has been a beacon for believers on their path of practice since ancient times, guiding them through the fog of life and death.

In this vast three realms, the desire realm, as the lowest level, is full of endless temptations and struggles, and Boshun, the head of the demons, is hidden at the top of the six desire heavens - the heaven of transformation and freedom.

The four words "transformation and freedom" seem to contain endless magic power, which reminds people of a supreme ability, that is, to easily transform the happiness of all things in the world into their own enjoyment.

Boshun's existence is like a shadow in the desire realm. Whenever sentient beings indulge in sensual pleasures, his power becomes stronger, because every bit of happiness in the desire realm is the source of nourishment for his power.

Against such a background, the contest between Boshun and Buddha has become the most profound opposition in the universe.

Bo Xun has six magic hooks, which correspond to the six senses of human beings - eyes, ears, nose, tongue, body, and mind, which are also called the six dusts in Buddhism. They are like invisible chains, tightly binding sentient beings and making them sink in the ocean of desire.

And Buddha, the compassionate wise man, his mission is to guide sentient beings to get rid of these shackles, walk out of the sea of ​​suffering of desire, and achieve liberation on the other side.

So Bo Xun and Buddha will become mortal enemies.

Chang Wei heard this and a meaningful smile appeared on the corner of his mouth.

He did not deny that he was Bo Xun, but looked at Ji Dian with a deeper look: "Bo Xun, so what? I just put forward my own views on the road of pursuing truth. And you, Arhat Jianglong, do you really dare to face your inner doubts? Do you really dare to question the faith you firmly believe in?"

Ji Dian was silent, not because he had nothing to say, but because at that moment, he really felt unprecedented confusion and hesitation.

He began to reflect on whether the faith he had adhered to for a long time was really impeccable?

Are those neglected issues really just insignificant details?

Just then, a breeze blew by, bringing the coolness of early summer and a hint of sobriety.

Ji Dian seemed to wake up from a long dream. He looked at Chang Wei with a complex light in his eyes.

It was a look mixed with doubt, determination and relief.

He understood that whether Chang Wei was the incarnation of Bo Xun or not, his words had made him doubt the cause and effect reincarnation unprecedentedly.

"Bo Xun, you are really cunning."

Ji Dian finally spoke, with a bit of ridicule and self-mockery in his tone.

"You can see through the flaws of Buddhism in the body of others, which is rare. But please remember that Buddhism is not perfect, it is also constantly evolving and correcting. Although the cause and effect reincarnation has its limitations, it is also an important way to guide sentient beings to be good and pursue liberation."

Chang Wei heard this, and a barely perceptible smile appeared on the corner of his mouth. He did not continue to refute, nor did he further elaborate on his point of view. In his opinion, Ji Dian's reaction has explained everything.

Although this Arhat who subdues dragons seems firm on the surface, he has already planted the seeds of doubt deep in his heart.

Once this seed takes root and sprouts, it may completely overturn his long-standing belief system.

Ji Dian seems to have seen through delusion, but has he really seen through it?

"The end of the law destroys the way of heaven, and Bo Xun kills Tathagata."

"Achieving the Tao and entering Nirvana, all dharmas are empty."

As this sentence fell, his body gradually became blurred, and finally disappeared with Esdeath beside him, leaving only Ji Dian standing there, looking at the empty front.

This sentence echoed in Ji Dian's heart, like a morning bell and evening drum, knocking on his heart that seemed to have seen through the world, but was actually turbulent.

His body gradually blurred, and then quickly condensed, as if he was fighting against some invisible force. In the end, he still stood firmly in the same place, but his detached expression became a little more solemn.

The immobilized Li Maochun and his wife and the people of the Li family regained their freedom at the moment Chang Wei disappeared.

But they naturally didn't know what happened, they thought nothing happened.

And Ji Dian, after a brief loss of consciousness, finally set his eyes on Li Maochun and his wife. His eyes were full of complex emotions, with both pity for the old couple and helplessness about his own identity.

"I'm not Li Xiuyuan, but in this world, perhaps only I can bring you comfort."

Ji Dian said softly, with a barely perceptible tremor in his voice.

He understood that whether he admitted it or not, in the eyes of Li Maochun and his wife, he was their own flesh and blood, their only support.

This family affection was his responsibility that he could not give up, and it was also a difficult hurdle on his path of cultivation.

Because of his awakening, Li Xiuyuan no longer existed, but the blood-related family affection was like an invisible bond that tightly connected him with Li Maochun and his wife.

So, Ji Dian made a decision, a decision that violated his original purpose of cultivation.

He decided to temporarily put aside the lofty status of Arhat, put aside the grand mission of saving all living beings, and return to a simple and ordinary role - a filial son.

Chang Wei was right, and Ji Dian also made his own changes.

This decision was not easy. The Dragon-Subduing Arhat was extremely tenacious and did not change his mind despite countless disasters.

But Ji Dian knew that true practice was not only about transcending life and death, but also about understanding everything in the world, including the most complex and delicate human relationships.

He was willing to put everything aside for the sake of this family affection, even if it meant facing more tests and tribulations.

But it didn't matter. Chang Wei was just having fun. He really wanted to see if he could make Ji Dian possessed.

At present, Ji Dian had made a change. He gave up the idea of ​​this life and the next life.

Because he had calculated that although the reincarnations of Li Maochun and his wife were the supreme rulers, their fate was full of tragedy.

The emperor was incompetent and the queen was jealous. The two were in high positions and implicated countless people. They not only harmed themselves, but also harmed countless innocent people.

In their next life, they would even fall into the animal realm and suffer endless suffering.

The countless evil consequences and bitter fruits created by the two were all because of their reincarnation...

As an arhat, he should not interfere too much in the fate of mortals, but facing this family affection and the innocent couple, he could not stand idly by.

He decided to change all this in his own way, even if it meant violating some heavenly rules and precepts.

Chang Wei didn't say much to Ji Dian. Facts speak louder than words. Ji Dian has the magical power to calculate a person's past, present and future life. What could be more appropriate than for him to go and see it himself?