Chapter 143

Jiang Yan raised his hand slightly and said softly:

"I know your concerns; it is nothing more than the fear that Lisa will have her mind influenced by this demonic art, become someone who kills the innocent indiscriminately, and fall completely into the demonic path."

Alice nodded earnestly.

Jiang Yan pondered for a moment and said eerily:

"To tell the truth, such situations did indeed occur in the past; some Shushan disciples saw that the Karma Fire Soul-Burning Technique was powerful and practiced it."

"At first, they still upheld the precepts of Shushan disciples, relying on the Karma Fire Soul-Burning Technique only to subdue demons and eliminate evil."

"But later, after experiencing the speed at which refining karma fire with living souls increased their own strength, they also walked down a path of no return."

"They slaughtered the innocent to catalyze the practice of the Karma Fire Soul-Burning Technique."

"These disciples who fell into the demonic path were all dealt with by the Law Enforcement Hall with capital punishment; none survived."

Hearing this, Alice and Venti became even more worried.

Even Lisa was somewhat shaken.

"But do you know why, despite such situations, Shushan still keeps the Karma Fire Soul-Burning Technique in the Scripture Pavilion?"

"Even this Karma Fire Soul-Burning Technique is just one of many demonic arts in the Shushan Scripture Pavilion."

Jiang Yan suddenly asked a rhetorical question, which raised Lisa's hopes again.

"Sect Master, are there many demonic arts in the Scripture Pavilion?"

Zhongli frowned slightly and asked.

Jiang Yan nodded.

"That's right, but demonic arts that truly bewitch the mind and harm the heavens will be destroyed; those that remain are basically all controllable."

After explaining this, Jiang Yan looked at Lisa and the others again.

"You are also clear about cultivation in Shushan: the master leads you through the door, but the practice is up to the individual."

"Cultivating immortality has always been about cultivating oneself."

"Therefore, every cultivator needs to be responsible for themselves; the sect will not interfere with what path you choose, only provide norms and constraints."

"You must bear the consequences of the path you choose yourself. If you succeed, the sect will be proud of you; if you fail, the sect will purge the sect."

"Although it sounds cold, this is common knowledge in the cultivation world; no one can be responsible for others."

"So, Lisa, do you still want to practice the Karma Fire Soul-Burning Technique?"

Hearing this, Lisa was silent for a moment and said softly:

"Sect Master, when Ancestor Xuanxi practiced this demonic art back then..."

Jiang Yan smiled and said eerily:

"Techniques have no right or wrong, and power has no good or evil."

"This is Shushan's consistent principle. Except for extremely evil demonic arts, others can be practiced as long as they are controllable."

"Some people practice the Karma Fire Soul-Burning Technique to slaughter living beings, while others practice it to protect the common people."

"Although Ancestor Xuanxi practiced the Karma Fire Soul-Burning Technique, she used demons and heinous sinners to nurture the karma fire."

"In this way, the Karma Fire Soul-Burning Technique also became a top-grade Earth-tier technique."

"It is not that Ancestor Xuanxi killed too many demons and ghosts, but that sinful people are the ones who carry the most karma."

"They are the best fuel for the Karma Fire Soul-Burning Technique."

"But many people don't understand this point, thinking that as long as they refine living souls, they can become stronger."

"That is truly ridiculous."

Jiang Yan seemed to sneer and said indifferently:

"Karma fire is the most powerful kind of fire in heaven and earth, a tribulation from heaven to punish those with deep karma."

"Karma is the fuel most suitable for karma fire."

"Ancestor Xuanxi fought all her life, suppressing countless demons, slaughtering thousands of demonic sects; how many hundreds of millions of sinful souls died by her hand?"

"Conversely, practicing the Karma Fire Soul-Burning Technique while staining oneself with immeasurable karma is the most ridiculous thing of all."

90. One practices Buddhism and one practices demonic arts? What talents!

After hearing Jiang Yan's words, Lisa felt much more at ease.

"So, Sect Master, can this disciple practice this Karma Fire Soul-Burning Technique?"

Jiang Yan nodded slightly.

"As long as you practice the Shushan sect rules, Shushan will not interfere with what techniques its disciples practice."

"But the Karma Fire Soul-Burning Technique does indeed use living souls for practice; this point cannot be refuted."

"If you want to practice the Karma Fire Soul-Burning Technique, remember to guard your heart; do not let power overwhelm your mind and do things you shouldn't."

"Otherwise, the Law Enforcement Hall will deal with you strictly."

"Using the Karma Fire Soul-Burning Technique to suppress evildoers and demons is the true way to use it."

"Remember, hold fast to your Dao heart; do not be misled by temptation and fall into the demonic path."

"The Confucian Academy of the cultivation world says: establish a heart for heaven and earth, establish a life for the people, continue the lost teachings for the past sages, and create peace for all generations."

"This is the grand and righteous path."

"The Shushan Sword Sect does not have such harsh, selfless rules; disciples' cultivation has always been about pursuing freedom."

"But the Shushan sect rules also clearly state: eliminate demons and defend the Dao."

Lisa nodded solemnly and said earnestly:

"This disciple will never harm innocent people for the sake of the Karma Fire Soul-Burning Technique; if I break this oath, may heaven and earth destroy me!"

Jiang Yan nodded slightly, looked at the others, and said softly:

"Everyone, remember: techniques have no right or wrong, and power has no good or evil."

"Even truly heinous demonic arts have been practiced by people to save the world."

"If one day Teyvat faces destruction, and there is a demonic art that requires you to slaughter a million people to solve all crises and save Teyvat..."

"How would you choose?"

Zhongli and the others began to ponder thoughtfully.

This question had a great impact on him.

As gods who love their people, asking them to strike at their own subjects is absolutely impossible.

But...

Kill one million people, save a world.

This is not encouraged, but it is worth it!

If that day really came, and Zhongli found no other way, he would absolutely harden his heart and do it himself.

Of course, as it stands now, that day will never come.

As long as Shushan exists, Teyvat is worry-free.

"Therefore, Shushan's elimination of demons and defense of the Dao never looks at so-called justice and evil."

"One man's monster is another man's hero."

"There are too many such things in the cultivation world; some people cruelly kill thousands of bandits to protect their village."

"The bandits are just trying to make a living to support their families; their families and partners behind them believe they are passive heroes created by the times."

"And that person, in order to protect the village, protect their family, and survive, strikes ruthlessly."

"In your eyes, who is the bad person and who is the good person?"

These words made Zhongli and the others even more silent.

These words were useless for their cultivation, but they were of great help to their state of mind.

Right and evil have never been truly opposed.

Seeing that Zhongli and Alice had taken it to heart, Jiang Yan nodded with gratification.

"Today's words, Head Zhongli and Elder Alice, must be reflected upon carefully."

"As people of the Law Enforcement Hall, you must know that the Law Enforcement Hall is not heartless."

"Whether something is right or evil cannot be judged simply; it must be weighed from all angles."

"You supervise the words and deeds of many Shushan disciples and hold the power of life and death over them."

"Any enforcement decision must be cautious, and then cautious again. If there are any enforcement errors in the future, you will inevitably have your cultivation sealed and be locked in the Shushan Forbidden Land's Demon-Locking Tower to reflect for a hundred years."

"Remember this."

After a pause, Jiang Yan added: