Moreover, as part of Tokyo University's culture, Taoism is often demonized, whereas Esoteric Buddhism rarely sees Europeans and Americans demonizing it, which seems illogical.
Everyone looked at New Dynasty Elegance with surprise, listening to his explanation.
"Back when the Golden Jewel Mami charged into the Demon King's palace, that reincarnated Demon Monk fled to the United States with many high-ranking lamas. Since then, they've taken root in the United States, with their presence visible in Utah and Atlanta. Besides them, many Maoshan left paths and Northeast Five Immortals are also present, though they haven't fared well, becoming sorcerous religions instead. They didn't manage to infiltrate the upper echelon like the great monks did."
"You see these prayer flags below? They're likely their handiwork."
For some reason, when New Dynasty Elegance saw these prayer flags, he thought of the self-sacrificing AI in Night City and the Esoteric Buddhist group it had developed.
