That Bodhisattva hearing these words did not dare to delay, and hurriedly bowed back to the Tathagata once more before turning around and rushing off to convey the Tathagata's imperial will.
The Tathagata, however, did not retract his gaze. With burning eyes, he continued to gaze far out toward the distant East Sea, chanting softly in a low and earnest voice.
"Heavenly Venerable, Duobao has strictly followed your instructions to let those demon kings manifest in the world. Yet regarding the specific future arrangements for these seventy-two cave demon kings, this disciple still harbors some different calculations and plans in his heart. I earnestly beseech the Heavenly Venerable to understand this disciple's painstaking efforts and grant this plan of mine..."
Chapter 440