Li Zhouwei nodded helplessly, while Li Ximing's thoughts grew clearer and clearer. The latter then said softly, "The karmic entanglement between the Buddhist cultivators and our family has grown to this extent. Even the fundamental methods of the Buddhist lands were obtained from Wei's Li. How could they not wish to eradicate us as quickly as possible? From Lord Tongya to Lord Xuanling, and later to Lord Xuanfeng, there are likely those who will go even further in hopes of converting our family into the Buddhist lands like that renowned Undefeated King of Brightness!"3

The sight of the various Merciful Ones when he seemed almost mad was still vivid. If Ling Mei had not been there to hold the line, Li Ximing would likely have been injured again. Once he finished the events, his expression turned cold as he said, "The Northern Buddhists are the foremost...0