Chapter 112 – Chen Changsheng: The knife is in your hand, the mysterious Holy Son of Yaoguang

Feeling the change in Chen Changsheng's realm, a peculiar emotion flickered in Xuanxin's eyes.

The Buddhist Sect teaches one to forget the eight sufferings of the world, yet he himself could neither attain nor let go.

It was precisely because of this that he traveled thousands of miles to the Central Court to participate in the Hero's Gathering.

Seeing Xuanxin's state, Chen Changsheng smiled faintly and continued to speak.

"Xuanxin, are you a demon or a Buddha?"

Facing Chen Changsheng's inquiry, Xuanxin clasped his hands together and said, "This humble monk knows the forty-eight thousand laws of the Buddhist Sect, to save all beings, naturally, I am a Buddha."

"If you are a Buddha, why is there still a slaughtering knife in your heart?"

"There is no knife in my heart!"

"You do have one!"

"The knife is in your hand!"

As he spoke, Chen Changsheng pointed with his right hand, and a blood-stained slaughtering knife appeared in Xuanxin's hand.

Looking at the knife in his hand, the Buddha light in Xuanxin's hand began to fade, and a fierce-looking Buddha shrouded in black mist emerged behind him.

Faced with this situation, Jiang Bufan and others squinted their eyes.

Xuanxin practiced both demonic and Buddhist paths, and Chen Changsheng had pinpointed Xuanxin's demonic nature with a single sentence. This could lead Xuanxin to completely fall into the demonic path.

After a long time, Xuanxin looked up at Chen Changsheng again.

"Buddha's teachings say, 'Lay down the butcher's knife and become a Buddha on the spot.'"

"If there is a knife in my heart, it proves that I am not far from becoming a Buddha."

After speaking, the slaughtering knife in Xuanxin's hand began to gradually dissipate, and the Buddha light on his body became strong again.

"Is that so?"

"You lay down the knife in your hand and become a Buddha, but what about the knife in my hand?"

"The forty-eight thousand laws of the Buddhist Sect, is there any that can save me?"

"If I slaughter all the Buddhas in the world and then lay down the knife, can I still become a Buddha?"

Facing Chen Changsheng's questioning, Xuanxin simply said, "There is no one the Buddha cannot save. As long as you are willing to lay down the butcher's knife, you can become a Buddha."

"Ridiculous, the slaughtering knife in my heart originates from you."

"If you don't die, how can I lay down this knife? If you want me to lay down the knife, you must first lay down the knife in your heart."

"Since you stepped out of the Buddha Realm of the Northern Desert, you have made everyone pick up the slaughtering knife in their hearts."

"Are you saving people or killing them!"

As these words were spoken, Xuanxin's figure wavered, and the previously vanished slaughtering knife reappeared in his hand, and the terrifying Buddha emerged once more.

Seeing Xuanxin's state, Chen Changsheng's lips curled slightly.

Because he knew, he was going to win this debate.

However, not everyone could understand such a muddled conversation, including Gongsun Huaiyu.

......

"Is this what they call a debate?"

"Why does it feel like nonsense!"

Gongsun Huaiyu scratched her head, unable to grasp the meaning.

Seeing this, Ye Hensheng approached and whispered, "Miss Gongsun, keep your voice down."

"Brother Chen and Xuanxin are discussing the Grand Dao of Buddhist teachings, speaking like this will make people laugh."

Hearing this, Gongsun Huaiyu turned to Ye Hensheng and asked, "Where is the Grand Dao of Buddhist teachings in their conversation?"

Faced with Gongsun Huaiyu's confusion, Ye Hensheng focused on Xuanxin and Chen Changsheng and explained.

"Both of them are well-versed in Buddhist teachings, so they don't speak of it openly but question each other on the essence of Buddhism."

"Brother Chen asked if Xuanxin is a demon or a Buddha, essentially questioning Xuanxin's path."

"Xuanxin claimed to be a Buddha, implying he is saving the world."

"But Brother Chen presented the opposite view, saying Xuanxin is a demon because he is 'killing people.'"

Gongsun Huaiyu: "......"

Ye Hensheng's explanation did not clarify things for Gongsun Huaiyu; instead, it left her more confused.

"What do you mean by killing and saving, can you explain it more clearly?"

For Gongsun Huaiyu's "wooden head," Ye Hensheng pursed his lips and continued to explain patiently.

"Xuanxin came from the Northern Desert, overturning nineteen strongholds along the way."

"This inevitably stirred up countless desires, anger, ignorance, and hatred."

"How could a Buddha, who saves all beings, incite such emotions?"

"So Xuanxin's actions are 'demonic.'"

"At the same time, Xuanxin, who is proficient in Buddhist teachings, naturally understands this, so he says to lay down the butcher's knife and become a Buddha."

"In translation, it means Xuanxin will help everyone lay down the slaughtering knife in their hearts."

After this explanation, Gongsun Huaiyu roughly understood a bit.

"And then?"

"Since Xuanxin has clarified his actions, why does he still appear to be going berserk?"

Hearing Gongsun Huaiyu's question, Ye Hensheng became excited.

"This is Brother Chen's brilliance."

"Xuanxin wants the world to lay down the knife, but Brother Chen says the knife originates from Xuanxin."

"Xuanxin just admitted this."

"To solve a problem, you must address the root cause, but the root cause lies within Xuanxin himself."

"A healer cannot heal himself; Xuanxin cannot solve this problem."

Considering Ye Hensheng's explanation, Gongsun Huaiyu tilted her head and pondered for a moment.

"This problem is easy to solve!"

"Xuanxin just needs to withdraw from the Hero's Gathering, right?"

For Gongsun Huaiyu's naive idea, Su Tian, who was beside them, finally couldn't help but speak.

"Xuanxin withdrawing from the Hero's Gathering could solve Brother Chen's problem, but have you considered why Xuanxin came to the Hero's Gathering?"

"Whether to spread Buddhist teachings or for other reasons."

"In any case, Xuanxin came with a purpose."

"If he withdraws now, it means he was wrong before, and how can a person's obsession be so easily let go?"

"Moreover, if Xuanxin doesn't withdraw, he will cause many people to pick up a knife that cannot be laid down."

"Making the world pick up the knife, is this what a Buddha would do?"

"Poof!"

As he spoke, the demon-enshrouded Xuanxin suddenly spat blood.

His aura visibly weakened at a speed discernible to the naked eye.

Wiping the blood from the corner of his mouth, Xuanxin clasped his hands together and said, "Amitabha!"

"This humble monk has lost. Thank you, wise one, for helping me see the knife in my heart."

After speaking, Xuanxin turned and returned to his position.

Seeing Xuanxin's state, Chen Changsheng did not continue to "press the attack."

After all, Xuanxin was the Buddha Son of the Northern Desert. If he completely broke him with words, the Northern Desert might come looking for trouble.

With their debate concluded, the contest between the Holy Son of Yaoguang and the Heartless Fairy also came to an end.

A beam of light flew out from between Fuyao's brows and returned to Yao Yingying's body.

Opening her eyes, Yao Yingying looked at the Holy Son of Yaoguang with a complicated expression.

Seeing this, the Holy Son of Yaoguang responded with a smile.

After a few breaths of silence, Yao Yingying cupped her hands and said, "Holy Son of Yaoguang, your reputation is well-deserved."

"I, Yao Yingying, am sincerely convinced."

After speaking, Yao Yingying also returned to her position.

Seeing this, Chen Changsheng couldn't help but raise his eyebrows slightly.

The reason heroes are called heroes is not only because of their unparalleled talent but also because of their pride that bows to no one.

For the Holy Son of Yaoguang to make a top hero like Yao Yingying concede, he truly must have something extraordinary.