Everyone was stunned. It seemed that no one had expected Tathagata to hold Ao Lie in such high regard. However, what Tathagata said also seemed to make sense. Ao Lie had grown into the foremost person of the Dragon Clan, with strength that reached the heavens and penetrated the earth. Although he was not yet a Quasi-Saint, reaching the pinnacle of Daluo at his current age meant it was only a matter of time before he would become a Quasi-Saint. This person would definitely become a pillar of the Dragon Clan and must be secured.
However, all the Buddhas felt it was unlikely Ao Lie could be subdued, as he had been opposing Buddhism for more than just a day or two.
Guanyin said, "It is indeed impossible to give up on Ao Lie, but to subdue him, that is truly too difficult."
