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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 the vast three realms, the desire realm, as the lowest level, is full of endless temptations and struggles. Mara, the chief of the demons, is hidden at the top of the six desire heavens - the Heaven of Enjoyment.

The four words "he transforms himself into freedom" seem to contain endless magic power, making people think of a supreme ability, which is to easily transform the happiness of all things in the world into one's own enjoyment.

The existence of Mara is like a dark 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 that nourishes his power.

Against such a background, the contest between Mara and Buddha became the most profound confrontation in the universe.

Po 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.

The Buddha, this compassionate and wise man, has the mission of guiding all living beings to get rid of these shackles, walk out of the sea of ​​suffering of desire, and reach liberation on the other shore.

That is why Mara and Buddha became mortal enemies.

Upon hearing this, Chang Wei curled up his lips into a meaningful smile.

He did not deny that he was Mara, but looked at Ji Dian with a deeper gaze: "So what if I am Mara? I am just putting forward my own views on the path of pursuing the truth. And you, Arhat the Dragon Subduer, do you really dare to face the doubts in your heart? Do you really dare to question the faith you firmly believe in?"

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

He began to reflect on whether the beliefs he had held for so long were truly impeccable.

Are those overlooked issues really just insignificant details?

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

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

It was a look that was a mixture of doubt, determination and relief.

He understood that no matter whether Chang Wei was the incarnation of Mara, his words had made him have unprecedented doubts about cause and effect and reincarnation.

"Bo Xun, you are indeed cunning."

Ji Dian finally spoke, his tone containing a hint of teasing and self-mockery.

"You are able to see through the flaws of Buddhism in the body of another person, which is rare. But please remember that Buddhism is not perfect, it is also constantly evolving and correcting. Although karma and reincarnation have their limitations, they are also an important way to guide sentient beings to be good and pursue liberation."

Chang Wei heard this and smiled slightly. He did not continue to refute or further elaborate on his point of view. In his opinion, Ji Dian's reaction said it all.

Although this Arhat seemed firm on the surface, the seeds of doubt had been planted deep in his heart.

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

Ji Dian seemed to have seen through his delusion, but had he really?

"The Dharma Ending Era destroyed the Way of Heaven, and Po Xun killed the Tathagata."

"When you attain enlightenment and enter Nirvana, all things are empty."

As he finished speaking, his body gradually became blurred, and finally disappeared with Esdeath beside him, leaving Ji Dian alone standing there, looking at the empty space ahead. This sentence echoed in Ji Dian's heart, like the morning bell and evening drum, knocking on his heart that seemed to have seen through the world, but was actually full of ups and downs.

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

The imprisoned Li Maochun and his wife, as well as the other members of the Li family, regained their freedom the moment Chang Wei disappeared.

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

After a brief moment of unconsciousness, Ji Dian finally set his eyes on Li Maochun and his wife. His eyes were filled with complex emotions, including pity for the elderly couple and helplessness about his own identity.

"I'm not Li Xiuyuan, but in this world, I may be the only one who can bring you comfort."

Ji Dian said softly, with an imperceptible 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 and their only support.

This family relationship is a responsibility that he cannot give up, and it is also a difficult hurdle on his path of cultivation.

Because of his awakening, Li Xiuyuan no longer exists, but the blood-related kinship is like an invisible bond, tightly connecting him with Li Maochun and his wife.

So, Ji Dian made a decision, a decision that went against his original purpose of practice.

He decided to temporarily put aside his lofty status as an arhat and his 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 an easy one, as the Arhat who subdues the dragon had an extremely strong character and remained determined despite going through countless hardships.

But Ji Dian knew that true spiritual 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 is willing to put everything aside temporarily for the sake of this family relationship, even if it means facing more trials and tribulations.

But it doesn't matter. Chang Wei was just doing it for fun. He really wanted to see if he could make Ji Dian become possessed.

From the current perspective, Ji Dian has made changes and has given up on the idea of ​​this life or 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 empress was jealous. Because of their high positions, they were implicated in countless things and not only harmed themselves, but also countless innocent people.

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

The countless evil consequences and bitter fruits created by the two were all caused by 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 just stand by and watch.

He decided to change everything in his own way, even if it meant violating some heavenly rules.

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?
(End of this chapter)