"Nowadays, the turmoil in the Buddhist Sect is not only caused by the sudden death of the master, leaving us leaderless, but is also related to three Zen Masters."
Monk Huitong said this, with an obvious look of anger on his face.
"The three Zen Masters are Master Yunzhi, Master Yuanyuan, and Master Yuan Kong. Apart from Master Yunzhi, both Master Yuanyuan and Master Yuan Kong are high monks of the sa generation as the master, holding high status and renowned reputations."
"When the master was alive, the three Zen Masters were diligent and cautious, overseeing everything personally. However, after the master's sudden death, they not only failed to investigate the cause of death, quickly covering it up as 'nirvana', but also split into three factions, fighting openly and covertly!"
"The three factions can be generally divided into the Pro-Taoist Faction, the Main Battle Faction, and the Neutral Faction. Among them, Master Yuanyuan belongs to the Pro-Taoist Faction, Master Yuan Kong to the Main Battle Faction, and the two sides are at odds, constantly fighting. Master Yunzhi belongs to the Neutral Faction, wavering indecisively."
Upon hearing this, Xu Fan couldn't help but show a trace of surprise on his face.
Xu Fan's surprise was not only due to Daoist influence but also at Monk Huitong's anger. When talking about Masters Yuanyuan and Yuan Kong, Monk Huitong showed little anger, but when talking about Master Yunzhi, his tone was full of grit.
However, in the blink of an eye, Xu Fan understood.
Monk Huitong desires the stable continuation of the Buddhist Sect. Yet, now the two factions are evenly matched, and Master Yunzhi's stance has beco the biggest variable. Master Yunzhi is indecisive...
From a certain angle, it is precisely because of Master Yunzhi's attitude that the Buddhist Sect has descended into chaos.
Clearly, Monk Huitong is not a foolish person, and from Master Yunzhi's invitation to Xu Fan, Monk Huitong senses the scent of ambition.
To compete for the position of master is not wrong; Master Yunzhi is exceptionally talented and very young. As long as he waits, the position of master will undoubtedly be his. Yet, Master Yunzhi chose to gamble for his position at this critical juncture.
Sothing is amiss!
Seeing Monk Huitong's expression, there seems to be a deeper layer of anger!
Just as Xu Fan was about to voice his doubts, a sudden noise ca from outside the main hall.
"Uncle Yun Kun, I saw it with my own eyes, the outsider is right here!"
"Hum! The pure land of the Buddhist Sect is not a place where any cat or dog can just walk in! Follow in!"
"Uncle Yun Kun, Monk Huitong is also inside. It is said that the outsider seems to be an old acquaintance of Monk Huitong."
"Huitong? What ti is it now? The master has just achieved nirvana, and the Buddhist Sect is leaderless. Even if Master Yuan Kong invites an old acquaintance, I will still expel him from the Buddhist Sect!"
With the sound of chaotic footsteps, a bald monk dressed in gray robes, like Monk Huitong, strode in with a stern face, followed by several bald monks of varying sizes, all with unfriendly expressions, evidently coming to settle a dispute.
Seeing this scene, Monk Huitong's face changed drastically, and he whispered to Xu Fan, revealing the identity of the newcors.
"This person is Yun Kun, a Great Monk under Master Yuanyuan's command, who is from the sa generation as Master Yunzhi, with unfathomable strength."
Xu Fan nodded slightly, looking at the nacing Yun Kun and his followers, his mind racing with strategies.
Master Yunzhi's invitation to Xu Fan to the Buddhist Sect has a clear purpose: to use Xu Fan's sensitive identity to stir greater chaos within the sect! Imagine, a person wanted by the Taoists suddenly entering the Buddhist Sect; what will the Pro-Taoist Faction think? How will the Main Battle Faction react?
Conflict is inevitable!
It can be said that Master Yunzhi's strategy is flawless!
Even if Xu Fan and Monk Huitong have speculated Master Yunzhi's ambition, they have no room for resistance. Either they follow Master Yunzhi's plan and incite conflict within the Buddhist Sect, with Xu Fan as the catalyst, likely facing a grim fate even if Master Yunzhi ascends as master.
And if Xu Fan chooses not to resist and obediently leaves, it is equally impossible.
Not to ntion Xu Fan's firm nature, which would never allow himself to be expelled; even if Xu Fan bears the humiliation, he fears that once he steps out of the Buddhist Sect, he will face pursuit from both the Taoists and Buddhists.
By offending two of Huaxia's three major sects, Xu Fan, no matter how talented, is dood to a bitter fate!
Previously, Xu Fan couldn't understand why Master Yunzhi would show such compassion and tell him the secrets of the Mysterious Light Nine Realms. Now Xu Fan finally understands; Master Yunzhi was clearly warning him!
In front of a Mysterious Light Realm expert, there is no such thing as a super genius! Having offended the Taoists, if Xu Fan also offends the Buddhist Sect, even with great talents, it's futile!
This is what Master Yunzhi truly wants to convey to Xu Fan!
"You brat, are you Huitong's old acquaintance?"
An extrely rude voice interrupted Xu Fan's thoughts, emanating from a tall, robust monk in gray robes, bald and barefoot, as mighty as a Wrathful Vajra, glaring fiercely at Xu Fan—this was Yun Kun!
Xu Fan showed no reaction, but Monk Huitong beside him changed his expression.
Monk Huitong and Yun Kun, both Great Monks, have equal status, and even if they don't exchange pleasantries when eting, they must at least nod in acknowledgnt,
Yet now, Yun Kun not only barged in without Monk Huitong's permission, already an act of great disrespect, but also directly addressed Xu Fan without asking Monk Huitong a word, in a condescending tone.
Mind you, Xu Fan is Monk Huitong's old acquaintance, and Yun Kun's behavior is practically a slap in Monk Huitong's face!
"Brother Yun Kun, suddenly bringing people and rushing into the hall isn't quite in accordance with rules, is it?" At this mont, Monk Huitong's face was cold, asking Yun Kun in a lowered voice.
"Rules?"
Unexpectedly, Yun Kun did not apologize to Monk Huitong but looked at him with a mocking expression, displaying none of the kindness expected of a monk.
"Since Brother Huitong wants to discuss rules with , then I'll discuss them properly with him."
Yun Kun, sturdy as a Vajra Iron Pagoda, stood motionless, his face carrying a cold sneer, "With the master's nirvana, Master Yuanyuan, being the supervising monk, naturally shoulders the responsibility of the sect's rules. As a Great Monk under Master Yuanyuan, I must naturally share his concerns."
"Now, with the Buddhist Sect in turmoil, it is a special period. Yet, Brother Huitong brings such an old acquaintance to the sect. Tell , which part of expelling this kid from the sect is against the rules?"
Such words left Monk Huitong speechless.
And at this ti, Yun Kun's condescending gaze was already fixed on Xu Fan, coldly shouting, "Take him away!"
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