Tong Zhi said, "Amitabha, the world is constantly changing. There are rising and falling tides, the rise and fall of fate. There is no absolute good or evil, and there is no absolute right or wrong. Everyone believes that the position they hold is correct. People make judgments based on their own interests, but if the majority is satisfied, there will inevitably be a few who will suffer losses. Buddha says, 'all living things are equal.' Since there are people whose interests are harmed, it is not completely safe. Abandoning the small for the greater good, it seems noble, but it is not. Perhaps a hundred years later, when you stand in the position of another group of people, you will realize that the definition of good and evil has been completely reversed. "
Manor Master Xia frowned and said, "There is no distinction between good and evil? Then even the Seven Malevolent Demons, who committed all kinds of evil, can't be considered evil? "
Tong Zhi said, "That's right. You say that he committed all kinds of evil because he killed people like scything flax. But in this chaotic world, human lives are like grass. Born in this world, they will eventually die. He can't be considered to have changed the course of fate, he can only accelerate the inevitable law. Didn't those wise monarchs who were praised by everyone, when they became emperors, they also killed a bloody path out of many rebels? Could it be that when they killed people, they are not considered to have killed people? That was because the people they killed were their enemies, people who deserved to die. But what is an enemy? That is the view of the winner. Their political enemies are destined enemies, so how can it not be the same as reversing right and wrong? It is true that the winner is guided by the Heavenly Dao, but who can say that his view is necessarily correct and will adapt to the time? If it was the other side that won, I am afraid that today's historical records would be about the other side turning the sky and earth upside down. People with the same goal are not considered to be on the same path. It is like the heroes of the common people who wanted to drive the Manchurians out of the Central Plains and sit on the throne. And the Manchurian people with high positions and power also planned to usurp the throne and take the imperial power. How can you say that these two sides are close friends? They are still fighting to the death and neither side will spare the other's political enemies. The most vexing part was that the side you chose was unpredictable. Let me ask you, if there was a prophecy from the beginning that predicted which side would obtain the final victory, would you stand on the winning side, go against your conscience, and sing the victory song with them, or would you still stand on the side of those who share the same views as you, and live and die with them? "
Manor Master Xia hesitated and said, "Although I've been away from the world for a long time, I also understand that political struggles are the cruelest. When the winner ascends to the throne, in order to stabilize the political situation, I'm afraid that the loser will be killed without mercy. This … "
Tong Zhi smiled and said, "A person only lives for a few short decades. If he could fight tirelessly for his ideals, or even die for it, wouldn't that be a very happy thing? At the very least, he had done something worthy of himself in this lifetime. After a hundred years, the right and wrong will be judged. "
Manor Master Xia declined to comment, frowning as he said, "If it's really as I see it, in the conflict between Martial Union and the imperial court, on the surface, it looks like Alliance Master Li is doing it for the public while Noble Consort Yun is doing it for her own selfish desires. But in the long run, the throne is definitely not easy to sit on. If the person on the throne can't control it, it will cause the power to fall to someone else, and the court officials will abuse their power. That will be the real chaos of the world. The Noble Consort Yun of today will definitely be an arbitrary person. As for Alliance Master Li … not only is his heart too soft, his ears are also too soft. When the time comes, there will be no lack of people around him who will flatter him, and it will be difficult for him to judge between right and wrong. Wouldn't that be … wouldn't that be counterproductive? "
Tong Zhi praised, "Excellent! Indeed, Master Xia has understood the true meaning of this! "
Manor Master Xia sighed and said, "No matter what, I can't pledge allegiance to the Demon Cult. If Great Master Xia's intention … is to ask me to help Noble Consort Yun? Moreover, I have … an agreement with her in the first place? "
Tong Zhi said, "No, this old monk is just listing all kinds of possibilities for you to use as a reference. Let's make an example. You once gave Benefactor Nangong to the Seven Evil Spirits as a sacrifice. At that time, you took this matter as a matter of course. If he didn't break the agreement afterwards, would you still be under his control and think that all his orders were correct? "
Manor Master Xia was slightly startled and said, "No, I naturally know that he is a great demon who creates chaos. I only listened to his orders because … because I was thinking about my own interests. "
Tong Zhi said, "That's it. Then it's still like this old monk said before. Everyone is willing to risk their life for their own interests. Then, after Alliance Master Li and Noble Consort Yun take power, which side will you obtain the greatest benefits from? "
Manor Master Xia muttered, "Alliance Master Li isn't a hypocrite. He's really old-fashioned and won't easily use the fate of the nation to make a deal. But Noble Consort Yun … she can promise me any benefits, but she's a capricious girl. Who knows if she'll keep her promise when the time comes? This … "
Tong Zhi said, "It's not an easy task to finally decide on one's position. But you must be careful not to waver. If you want to be a fence-sitter and benefit from both sides, the final result will only be that you won't get any benefits from either side, because they won't trust you anymore. If you know the path you want to take, then go down this path firmly and don't pay attention to anyone's gossip. It's also because these words can't shake you that it's more beneficial to strengthen your determination. "
Manor Master Xia said in surprise, "Isn't it also because many people go further and further on the wrong path after painstakingly persuading them to no avail?" Tong Zhi said, "Yes, so when you make the initial and final choice, you must be very careful. This may be related to personal conduct. If you have a bright and positive side in your heart, you will never go down the path of depravity. "
Manor Master Xia bowed her head and said, "Thank you for your guidance, master … Can you allow me to stay in the hall alone for a while? I just want to kneel in front of the Buddha statue, burn two sticks of incense and kowtow a few times. At the same time, I want to think carefully, feel with my heart, and listen to him guide me on the right path … "
Tong Zhi said, "It's naturally good that you're willing to accept Buddha's teachings. As a monk, this old monk should have told you that pursuing all worldly interests is nothing but an illusion in the end. But your current situation reminds me of Senior Martial Brother Tong Chan's experience when he was young, and it's quite touching. When you're hesitating in making a choice, sometimes you feel that something is wrong and you can immediately stop and retreat. However, some mistakes are sins that you can't redeem in your life. You can't be careless … In fact, right and wrong are just that. After some time, you'll naturally see through it. Originally, I also hated the Seven Malevolent Demons for killing Senior Martial Brother Tong Chan and destroying Shaolin. But after thinking for a year, I gradually understood. In the beginning, his sins were not as serious as everyone had judged. It was only because everyone had exaggerated them that he felt that he had no other choice but to persevere and become the highest ruler and suppress everything. That was why he had become the twisted person he was today. When I buried Senior Martial Brother Tong Chan's body that year, I understood this point even more. He died with a smile. It was to reform the Seven Evil Spirits that he was willing to sacrifice himself for a righteous cause … At that time, I didn't understand Senior Martial Brother and caused his painstaking efforts to be in vain. If that child is guilty, this old monk's sin is not light either. Alas, I unconsciously said so much. I hope you don't dislike this old monk for being long-winded. Think about it carefully. "He sighed and left the temple.
Villa Master Xia looked at the golden body of the Buddha statue and took three sticks of incense. He respectfully inserted them into the incense burner and bowed three times. He sighed and said, "Merciful Buddha, you're omnipotent. Can you please tell me how I should choose in this dilemma? Should I stand on the side of Noble Consort Yun or help Alliance Master Li? Please enlighten me, Buddha. "He knelt down and kowtowed again.
After a few hours, when his whole body was numb from kneeling and he was really close to the Buddha's edict, he suddenly heard a "whoosh" sound behind him. He was experienced in battles and didn't need to see it personally. He immediately lowered his head and when he looked up again, he saw an arc flashing in front of his eyes with a golden light.
Villa Master Xia looked back and saw the figure that appeared in his nightmares for many days standing in front of him in a dark corner of the hall. The short golden dart circled around and returned to his hand. Villa Master Xia looked at his fingertips playing with the dart and murmured, "This … Is this the legendary … Seven Evils Mourning the Soul?"
Jiang Jianchen's lips, a mix of purple and green, wriggled slightly as he said, "That's right. This item was obtained from the Shaolin Temple a year ago. Using it to break the temple's precepts is a perfect complement. What are you doing here? "
Villa Master Xia didn't know why, but when he thought of the amazing power he displayed on the volcano, his legs couldn't help but go soft and he hurriedly took a few steps back. Jiang Liechen smiled coldly. His face was indescribably ferocious as he said, "Between Martial Union and the Imperial Court, no matter which side you choose, you have betrayed me. I won't allow a traitor to live in front of me. "He raised two fingers and the Mourning the Soul shone in front of him again.
Villa Master Xia screamed, "You … You are talking nonsense! I really wanted to be loyal to you and brought a living sacrifice to you. It was you who broke the agreement first and wanted me to be buried with you … How can you accuse me of betrayal just because I escaped from your control? "
Jiang Liechen said coldly, "I always keep my word. Since I want you to die, you should follow my orders and die. If you dare to disobey, you are betraying me. I won't forgive you! " As soon as he finished speaking, he raised his hand and three beams of light flashed. Villa Master Xia dodged left and right, but the beams of light followed him closely as if they had consciousness. Not long after, Villa Master Xia's clothes were cut open and fresh blood gushed out.
Jiang Liechen snorted coldly and said, "Do you think you can escape?" The red light in his eyes became brighter and the fierce beams of light shot out like the previous day. Before Villa Master Xia could dodge, the beams of light followed him like a shadow and tightly bound his limbs. Villa Master Xia struggled with all his might, but the pressure on his limbs became heavier and heavier until he couldn't move at all.
Jiang Liechen sneered and said, "It's useless. This is more useful than your family heirloom." Villa Master Xia finally gave up struggling and said, "You … What do you want to do to me?" After he finished speaking, he realized that he was asking the obvious. Jiang Liechen wanted to kill him and he had made it very clear, but he couldn't possibly ask directly, "How do you want to kill me?"
Jiang Liechen said, "Shut up. I've already told you that it's all because of your incompetence that my body is still very weak. These days, I've been dealing with those dregs and I've lost a lot of my Profound Qi. I urgently need strength to replenish it. I might as well absorb all your Profound Qi right here and when you're just an empty shell, I'll at least leave you with a complete corpse. This is already the most benevolent thing I can do to you. "
He suddenly opened his arms wide and his cloak fluttered in the wind. A red light flashed in his eyes and Villa Master Xia's body trembled violently. He felt the internal energy that he had painstakingly cultivated for many years quickly dissipating and flowing away from him at an incredible speed.
Those who were skilled in martial arts relied entirely on their internal energy to maintain their normal life. As their internal energy was continuously lost, the blood and Qi in their body also dispersed. Villa Master Xia's fingers lost their color and quickly shriveled up. Jiang Liechen's eyes became redder and redder as the power of the light flowed through him. His hair fluttered behind him again and the red light that enveloped his body became even more intense.
Villa Master Xia's eyes narrowed slightly. At this time, it was extremely difficult for him to even breathe. The scene in front of him gradually blurred and he said to himself, "I … Am I really going to die like this?"
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