宏智禪師廣錄 3.27

3.27

舉臨際兩堂首座齊下喝。僧問際。還有賓主也無。際云。賓主歷然。師云。殺人刀活人劍。在臨際手裏。雖然如是。當時便與一喝。直饒他大逞神通。也祇得同聲相應。

[The Master] cited the head monks of the two halls of Linji shouting in unison. A monk asked Linji, "Was there still a guest and a host?" Ji said, "Guest and host were distinct." The Master said, "The sword that kills people and the blade that brings people to life are in Linji's hands. Even though it is like this, had he given a shout right then, even if they displayed great spiritual powers, they could only respond with the same voice."