Sha Chen's expression instantly grew serious. He wanted to test the waters a little, so he said, "Buddha, there's no need to persuade me. I will not leave the Flowing Sand River. As for the Ullambana Festival and joining Buddhism, there's no need to mention it."

The Tathagata said, "As long as you join the Buddhist order, it doesn't matter if you don't leave here. Practicing anywhere is practicing. As for the Ullambana Buddha Festival, if General Juanlian is willing, I can discuss Buddhism with you here. The Ullambana Buddha Festival is just about talking about Buddhism."

Sha Chen said, "Buddha, there is no need to say more. I have no intention of joining any faction, whether it is Buddhism or Taoism."

Tathagata said, "Since you haven't joined the Taoist sect, why do you only know Taoist magic and supernatural powers? Moreover, the Three Pure Ones' Taoism you spoke of is so proficient that it is definitely not something that can be understood by one person. You must have received guidance from a master."

Sha Chen chuckled and said, "What the Buddha said makes sense. I do have guidance from a master, and the Buddha knows that master. It's none other than your former mentor, Tongtian Jiaozhu. He has been here several times."

The Tathagata Buddha was silent for a moment, then smiled and said, "It seems that the teacher really loves talent. Seeing a talent like you, he can't help but give guidance. If that's the case, why don't you become my disciple?"

"The Buddha must be joking. I am of low status and my words are not taken seriously. I am not qualified to be a disciple of the Saint. Besides, I have already said that I do not want to leave this place and do not want to get involved in the troubles of the world."

Shachen explained calmly, but his words obviously did not make Tathagata relax.

Tathagata continued, "If General Juanlian believes this, why does he practice the Three Pure Ones? Is it possible to practice Taoism and still want to escape from karma?"

Sha Chen said, "I won't go out, so I won't be involved in karma. Besides, these magical powers and techniques were all obtained by me by chance. The Saint was willing to guide me, and I'm willing to learn. I've also given something back to the Saint. We don't owe each other anything, and there's no inevitable karma."

Tathagata's eyes flashed with wisdom, as if he was wondering what the reward that Shachen was talking about was.

And Sha Chen suddenly said, "The Buddha's spatial technique is truly remarkable. He was able to construct a void passage within a painting at Huanghua Temple, and I was unaware of it for over a year."

Tathagata was stunned for a moment and looked at Shachen deeply.

Then he said, "I have long felt that there are special spatial restrictions in the area of ​​​​Liusha River. I thought it was constructed by a spatial magic weapon. Now it seems that it was casually set up by General Juanlian."

He smiled and said, "Amitabha, General Juanlian has truly surprised me. There are so many in the Nine Netherworlds and Ten Classes, but only a handful can leave this space. General Juanlian truly has unparalleled luck."