Chapter 176 - 155: Discussing the Matter_2
It is precisely because of this that the Daoist of Penglai is trapped on Penglai Island, while the Medicine Bodhisattva sends his dharma body across to Mount Ling, leaving only his incarnations to wander the mortal realm. Among them, Master Zhihui, who traveled the Western Regions to preach, is believed to be one of the incarnations of the Medicine Bodhisattva.
However, an incarnation is the Medicine Bodhisattva, yet the Bodhisattva is not merely an incarnation.
The Buddha appears before sentient beings in myriad forms, whether human, celestial, dragon, or ghost, adopting the forms of the world but without resembling the Buddha’s own form. The incarnations of immortals and Buddhas may be living entities, yet they lack a soul or spirit, resembling lifeless things; when such an incarnation dies, it does not enter reincarnation but instead enters extinction.
After listening to Zhou Yitang’s narration, Chen Yi lowered his gaze in thought.
The conflict between Buddhist and Daoist philosophies, the Medicine Bodhisattva, the demonic sect... fragments of information about Yin Tingxue intertwined in his mind, yet still failed to paint a cohesive answer.
Finally, Chen Yi shook his head and turned to the quiet little fox eating its meal.
"You need to start learning some magic techniques."
Yin Tingxue’s hand paused mid-motion as she looked at him with some surprise.
She had always thought that, in order to keep her captive, he would never allow her to cultivate.
"Don’t think learning it will help you escape."
Chen Yi sneered.