A master of comedy!

The situation took an unexpected turn, and the solution was straightforward.

For a moment, Zhou Sheng was even unsure how much of the black-clad dragon king's earlier impassioned speech was true and how much was false.

He was like a madman whose thoughts jumped wildly; one second he was full of passion, and the next he was frighteningly calm.

“Monks do not lie, not because they are guilty, but because they are unaware.”

Without the slightest hesitation, Zhou Sheng calmly admitted that he was not omniscient.

When dealing with such a clever and arrogant person, sometimes you can't lie, but you have to tell the truth, ideally nine parts truth and one part falsehood.

Upon hearing this, a knowing glint flashed in the eyes of the Black-Clad Dragon King, as if he had anticipated it.

"Indeed, if a Bodhisattva is at the peak of their power, how could this humble monk be qualified to sit before you?"

Zhou Sheng didn't need to explain further; the Black-Clad Dragon King had already filled in the blanks in his mind. In his view, Zhou Sheng had awakened some of his memories and supernatural powers after taking the Awakening Soup, but he was far from being fully awakened.

Therefore, only a portion of the secrets of heaven can be calculated.

"Since the Bodhisattva has foreseen this humble monk's fate, may I ask what my final fate will be?"

The black-clad dragon king's eyes flashed, and he asked another tricky question.

Zhou Sheng smiled faintly, as if speaking with a deeper meaning, and said, "I dare to say it, but do you dare to listen?"

The black-clad dragon king was slightly taken aback, then put his hands together and said, "Amitabha, this humble monk has learned much."

Not giving a direct answer is also a form of answer, indicating that in the eyes of the "Bodhisattva," his fate was not good. The reason for not saying it directly was to avoid discouraging his faith.

Even so, there was not a trace of fear in his eyes, nor much fluctuation.

Those who follow the will of Heaven become human; those who defy the will of Heaven become immortals.

Cultivation is about seizing the creation of the sun and moon and exploring the mysteries of heaven and earth. He has reached his current level step by step and has long since forged a Dao heart that has been tempered a thousand times.

What about Bodhisattvas?
Bodhisattvas also ascended to enlightenment through human practice.

At this moment, Zhou Sheng felt even more wary of him. He was a man of unwavering resolve, and once he made up his mind, nothing could change it, not even if the sky collapsed, the earth crumbled, or the sun and stars shifted.

"My direction will not change, but seeing the Bodhisattva today has given me an extra shortcut."

After talking for a long time, the Black-Clad Dragon King finally revealed his true intentions.

“Bodhisattva carries two dragon veins, and may well be the one destined for the future. If you can gather all nine dragon veins, while I have not yet successfully nurtured a new dragon vein, I am willing to do my best to assist you... in establishing this Buddhist kingdom on earth!”

He paused, then grinned, revealing gleaming teeth beneath his mask and a chilling, mad glint in his eyes.

"Therefore, I will not kill you today."

This statement is extremely arrogant, but he has the right to be arrogant.

Even if Zhou Sheng is truly the reincarnation of Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva, he is only at the fifth level of cultivation, and there is still a great gap between him and Zhou Sheng.

Given his temperament, he would never let go of such a rare opportunity as killing a Bodhisattva.

“You keep calling yourself a humble monk, yet you show no respect for Buddha and have no piety whatsoever. Why should I cooperate with you?”

Zhou Sheng watched coldly from the sidelines and then asked a question in return.

Upon hearing this, the Black-Clad Dragon King laughed, and a distinct emotion flickered in his eyes once again.

“The Bodhisattva has the wisdom to see. This humble monk once thought of taking refuge, but after reading through the Buddhist scriptures, I discovered that the most hypocritical thing in this world is... the Buddha.”

"Salvation for all living beings?"

He sneered mercilessly, "If all sentient beings become Buddhas, then would a Buddha still be considered a Buddha?"

"Just like gold in the mortal world, it is precious because it is rare. If all the stones in the world were turned into gold, then gold would only become stepping stones for latrines."

"It is precisely because sentient beings are difficult to save that the Buddha has value." This statement is utterly blasphemous, yet it seems to contain some twisted logic, making it difficult to refute for a moment.

"Bodhisattva, you said that you would not become a Buddha until hell is empty, but after all these years, has hell been empty?"

"If Hell were truly empty, would you still hold such a transcendent position in Mount Ling?"

The Black-Clad Dragon King's voice was filled with a bloodthirsty chill.

"No matter how nicely slogans are spoken, they are just used to deceive people's hearts. Just like the so-called 'the people are the most important, the state is next, and the ruler is the least important,' but who would really value those starving people more than the ruler and the state?"

"In the end, aren't those lowly commoners the ones kneeling on the ground shouting 'Long live the Emperor'?"

After a pause, seeing that Zhou Sheng remained silent, he sneered, "Does the Bodhisattva think that this humble monk has fallen into demonic possession and is beyond redemption because he is not speaking?"

"No, I'm just feeling sorry."

Zhou Sheng shook his head and sighed, his gaze complex.

The Black-Clad Dragon King frowned: "What's a pity?"

"It's a pity... you've never seen the real sun."

If Zhou Sheng hadn't had his past life experiences, he probably would have been moved by his sharp words, but he knew that some slogans were more than just slogans.

There are indeed people who are risking their lives to put this into practice.

At this moment, he felt genuinely sorry, because through this conversation, he could sense that although this black-clad dragon king was extreme and bold, he seemed to have a cynical heart deep down.

Perhaps in his youth, he also had a youthful passion that hadn't cooled.

"If I were to see the Great Sun Tathagata, I would truly like to debate with the Buddha and see whether the human heart is truly that of a Buddha or a demon."

Zhou Sheng knew he had misunderstood, but he couldn't explain it.

"It is my great fortune to be able to discuss the Dao with the Bodhisattva today. Originally, I wanted to retrieve the soul of the Gluttonous Demon, but now... I have changed my mind."

A strange light flashed in the eyes of the black-clad dragon king.

That gluttonous demon soul can affect the primordial spirit and pollute the spiritual platform. I wonder if it can cause some kind of change in this "Bodhisattva" who has not yet recovered after reincarnation?

"The Taotie Divine Power can devour everything, and can even devour and refine the magical power of others. Of course, there is a method to control it."

As he spoke, he uttered several incantations.

The next moment, the golden reverse scale that Zhou Sheng had hidden in the Immortal Stone Cave suddenly trembled, and a gluttonous demon soul flew out from it, easily piercing through the cave's barrier and arriving in the hands of the black-clad dragon king.

The black-clad dragon king didn't even glance at it, and waved it to Zhou Sheng.

"With the wisdom of a Bodhisattva, you must have already memorized the incantation. You can deal with this gluttonous demon soul as you see fit."

Finally, he stood up and respectfully bowed, then tossed the Buddhist prayer beads in his hand. The black prayer beads transformed into a black dragon under the moonlight, carrying him soaring into the sky, as bright as the moon.

Zhou Sheng held the Taotie Demon Soul in his hand, feeling the surging demonic energy within it. His eyes flashed, and he knew exactly what the other party was planning.

But it must be said that this gluttonous feast is indeed a huge temptation.

It can devour the magical power of others, which is equivalent to the Northern Darkness Divine Power in the cultivation world, which can quickly improve one's cultivation level and increase one's magical power.

Of course, this must come at a huge cost.

The Luoshu (洛书) has already provided the answer.

"The Gluttonous Demon Soul is a strange creature created by combining the secret technique of raising dragons with an ancient evil spirit. After possessing a body, it can help the host devour all things, turning snakes into dragons and dragons into dragons."

"However, the more one devours, the stronger the demonic thoughts become, and one may eventually lose one's mind completely, be reborn by the Taotie, eat without restraint, and suffer the torment of hunger forever."

"The solution..." (End of Chapter)