"and you……"
Looking at Pei Wende in astonishment, the former man-eating tree demon was confused.
Since the other party didn't come to kill him, why did he come to this ruined temple?
"I just came to see if you are sincerely repentant, and by the way, I invite you to become my ally."
It has to be said that the answer given by Pei Wende made the man-eating tree demon even more confused.
"I believe you can see it too."
"A catastrophe is brewing that is about to sweep across China, and you and I are both one of them."
"So even if it's not for yourself, I hope you can prevent this disaster for the sake of the common people."
As soon as these words came out, the confusion on the man-eating tree demon's face suddenly turned into realization.
Although he has never left this temple, he is also aware of what is happening in the outside world.
"I promise you!"
Without a moment's hesitation, after figuring out Pei Wende's purpose, the man-eating tree demon immediately answered decisively.
"I spent the first half of my life in ignorance and ignorance..."
"Now I just want to do something that is truly beneficial to others and beneficial to all sentient beings."
There was no confusion in the man-eating tree demon's tone, but only unswerving determination.
"If I can really prevent this catastrophe, even if I die, I will have no regrets."
No longer using words like "liberation", at this moment, for the first time in his life, the man-eating tree demon found a goal that allowed him to move forward firmly.
Even if it's just once, even if this goal comes from Pei Wende...
But the man-eating tree demon is convinced that Pei Wende will not betray his trust - because he is a disciple of Zen Master Lingyou.
"Although I know that your trust comes from the old monk, I still have to thank you."
Pei Wende could see the thoughts of the man-eating tree demon at a glance, but he didn't care at all.
After these days of persuasion, Pei Wende discovered that most of the monsters sealed by the old monk were those with good nature.
Even if the hands were stained with blood before the seal, there were reasons for them, and they had nothing to do with simple "evil".
The kind of monster that knew exactly what it was doing and was not ashamed but proud of it had long been eliminated by the angry old monk.
"It's me who should thank you."
The man-eating tree demon sitting cross-legged in front of the ancient Buddha nodded slightly, and a faint ray of Buddha light emerged from behind his head.
——Put down the butcher knife and become a Buddha immediately.
This sentence is never used for those who have sinned beyond forgiveness.
Only beings like the man-eating tree demon who repent from the heart are the real targets of this sentence.
Buddha is a belief and a kind of enlightenment, rather than something more utilitarian.
It is only those fake monks who recite the sutras in a wrong way and equate "Buddha" with other things.
In fact, only when you are truly enlightened deep in your heart can you put down the butcher knife of continuing to kill.
Therefore, the real meaning of this sentence must be understood in reverse. Only when you have a Buddha in your heart can you put down the butcher knife.
Moreover, putting down the butcher's knife does not mean letting go of the past.
Similar to the man-eating tree demon, a being who has committed endless murders, once he has kind thoughts in his heart, it is a kind of suffering and torture for him.
This is Zen Master Lingyou's final punishment for the cannibal tree demon - the blame and repentance from the depths of his soul.
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When Pei Wende slowly walked out of the dilapidated ancient temple, Hu Ruier, who had been waiting for her grandfather for a long time, immediately stepped forward.
"Success?"
With a little surprise, Hu Ruier asked uncertainly.
"Successful, he agreed to join our camp."
Hearing this, Hu Ruier's inner surprise not only did not weaken, but became even stronger.
Others may not know the details of the man-eating tree demon, but after personally checking the other person's past Hu Ruier, how could they not know it?
Before being sealed by Zen Master Lingyou, the man-eating tree demon was a monster that most people were afraid of avoiding.
Even the former Qin Tianjian acquiesced that the mountain village occupied by the man-eating tree demon was his territory. Not only did he not dare to send anyone to disturb it, but he evacuated the nearby villagers on a large scale.
Therefore, when Pei Wende entered this ancient temple, Hu Rui'er was actually ready for a battle.
What she never expected was that in less than half a stick of incense, the other party actually convinced the ferocious man-eating tree demon.
"Sir, we have convinced many monsters along the way..."
"So if the man-eating tree demon really has any unreasonable ideas, you don't need to give in."
When she said this, Hu Ruier's hands had turned into fox claws, waiting for Pei Wende's order.
"He made no demands and joined us unconditionally."
Glancing at Hu Ruier helplessly, Pei Wende discovered that this fox demon, who had inherited a ray of his sister's soul, was indeed very suspicious in a sense.
Especially his attitude towards strange monsters is exactly the same as that violent maniac Xiao Qing.
If we really listened to what Hu Rui'er said, it would be pretty good if three or five of the monsters we found along the way survived.
It is really unimaginable that such a guy is actually regarded as the incarnation of a god among the eight heavenly beings, and has the authority to act on behalf of the "will of god".
"Actually, let me tell you, we don't need to convince those messy guys at all."
In front of Pei Wende, Hu Rui'er was just like Pei Hui before, not hiding her disdain for the sealed demons at all.
"As long as you give the order, I guarantee that at least half of the members of the Eight Tribes are willing to go through fire and water for you."
Hu Rui'er didn't lie on this point. With her authority and Pei Wende's strength, she was indeed enough to influence more than half of the world's right-wingers.
In comparison, those eight heavenly beings who were led astray by Huang Chao were not a threat at all.
"The idea is indeed a good idea, but water from afar cannot quench the thirst for nearness!"
Pei Wende naturally knew this, otherwise he would not have approached Hu Ruier and Li Yanran, hoping to use their power to quell this crisis.
However, the members of the Eight Heavenly Clan are scattered in every corner of the land of China.
It is simply unrealistic to gather them at short notice.
"And have you ever thought that those members of the Heavenly Sect who did not listen to Huang Chao's instigation may not want to be involved in this incident."
"Forcing those heavenly members to gather together will only arouse their dissatisfaction."
Pei Wende never thought that the prestige left by Pei Hui could be maintained for a long time, nor did he think that the Eight Departments of Heaven were just a steel plate.
Those monsters who choose to follow Huang Chao to cause trouble in the world are the best example.
"Let's go to the next location quickly!"
"Your disciples and grandsons seem to have found the demon spirit..."
——Monthly Ticket/Recommended Ticket——
(End of chapter)
