Regarding Sun Wukong's provocation, Tathagata merely greeted it with a smile, without expressing approval or disapproval.
He then asked, "How is Jin Chanzi doing?"
Guanyin replied, "He has reincarnated for the third time."
She wanted to explain more about the distinctions of the scripture-seeker's past life, but Tathagata nodded, uninterested.
Instead, he inquired further, "How is Marshal Tianpeng faring?"
Guanyin responded, "Marshal Tianpeng is arrogant and overbearing. He originally claimed a mountain as his own, yet he doesn't devour humans for sustenance, merely becoming overly familiar with a few female demons."
The Buddhas whispered and debated among themselves.
Ananda said, "If that is so, isn't he degenerating even further?"
Kassapa commented, "It is said that Tianpeng has a lecherous nature. Since he has become close with female demons, it will indeed lead him further into depravity."
