The two Zen masters, who had always been hiding in the shadows and refused to show themselves, Master Yunzhi and Master Yuan Kong, finally had to step forward under Xu Fan's relentless bombardnt.
Their faces were as stern as ice blocks, expressing their inner turbulence. Particularly, Master Yunzhi's expression was the most complicated, mixing coldness with surprise, and surprise with a hint of embarrassnt.
Inviting Xu Fan to the Buddhist Sect and leaking the news to Master Yuanyuan were all part of Yunzhi's backstage sches aiming to further disrupt the already chaotic Buddhist Sect. Thus, Yunzhi could seize the opportunity to overthrow the two Zen masters and ascend to the coveted position of host.
Yunzhi's plan was impeccable, especially the idea of bringing Xu Fan to the Buddhist Sect—it was an extraordinarily clever move!
Xu Fan, a rising star, was not too strong, making him easy to control while stirring the waters of the Buddhist Sect! This was an openly strategic move! Even if Xu Fan knew Yunzhi's plan, he couldn't resist and could only follow Yunzhi's strategy to seek his own chance of survival.
Initially, everything proceeded as Yunzhi had envisioned, in a orderly manner, with the two Zen masters quietly observing all happenings from the sidelines.
When the two Zen masters saw Xu Fan draw in thousands of monks and clash with Yuanyuan in a fiery confrontation, they exchanged smiles.
When Xu Fan brazenly slapped Yun Kun in front of Yuanyuan, trampling on Yuanyuan's honor, the two Zen masters could barely conceal their delighted expressions.
However, as events unfolded, the two Zen masters began to feel restless as Xu Fan attracted an audience of thousands of monks, and in front of Master Yuanyuan, a lotus blossod, shaking the entire Buddhist Sect!
And that wasn't all; as the two Zen masters hesitated whether to step forward, Xu Fan initiated another big move, a series of explosive actions that literally blasted the two Zen masters from their seats.
The situation now entirely exceeded the expectations of the two Zen masters, especially Yunzhi, whose plans were almost on the brink of collapse!
Initially, Yunzhi intended to wait for Yuanyuan to eliminate Xu Fan and then erge leisurely to strip Yuanyuan of his hosting qualifications, but both Yunzhi and Yuan Kong now had to appear prematurely.
After all, the Buddhist Sect could not afford to lose a super expert of the Mysterious Light Realm!
"Xu Fan! Do you know your cri?"
The two Zen masters walked into the field with a gloomy face, Yunzhi stepping forward first, issuing a furious roar at Xu Fan, resembling a wrathful Vajra. If soone timid were present, they might be scared to death.
However, Xu Fan remained calm, standing casually in the field, watching Yunzhi silently.
Xu Fan indeed was not flustered. Although he was in the midst of the Buddhist Sect and surrounded by three strong Mysterious Light Realm experts, Xu Fan had confidence.
After all, Xu Fan was invited by Yunzhi. Now that Yunzhi had made his presence known, Xu Fan was no longer in danger! Even if Yunzhi and the other two Zen masters decided to act against Xu Fan, he could rely on his terrifying speed to maneuver with them.
In front of thousands of Buddhist Sect disciples, having witnessed Xu Fan's terrifying speed, who dared to tear faces with Xu Fan?
Even Yuanyuan, if he had known Xu Fan's speed was so frightful, would definitely not dare to provoke Xu Fan. If a mistake was made, and Xu Fan slaughtered thousands of disciples, Yuanyuan's position as Zen master would be over! Even if Yuanyuan died, he wouldn't be able to atone!
This fact was certainly clearer to Yunzhi!
Therefore, Yunzhi's angry shout—notwithstanding its loudness—was rather hollow, while Yuan Kong remained stationary, leaving the dilemma for Yunzhi alone to solve.
In the chaotic Buddhist Sect, where the three Zen masters mutually vie for the host position, Yuan Kong's alliance with Yunzhi was rely a strategic collaboration. Now facing the upheaval caused by Xu Fan, Yuan Kong wouldn't trouble himself by plunging into the fray.
"Cough, cough!"
Yunzhi felt embarrassed seeing Xu Fan completely ignore him, but he dared not provoke Xu Fan. So he thickened his face, feigning ignorance, sweeping his stern gaze over the crowd.
"My brother Yuan Kong and I were discussing the Buddhist Law at a crucial mont and were suddenly interrupted. Can anyone tell what happened?"
The Buddhist Sect was in chaos, ravaged repeatedly, its buildings and statues almost entirely destroyed. The Zen masters Yunzhi and Yuan Kong, initially stern-faced, did not seize Xu Fan but instead asked the people what had transpired.
Yuan Kong, even more outrageous, stood at the back, displaying a nonchalant 'not my concern' deanor.
This scene undeniably exudes strangeness!
In the turmoil of the Buddhist Sect, thousands of monks were taut with nerves, as they usually proceeded cautiously, as if treading on thin ice. Who at this critical juncture would dare to stand up to seek discomfort?
"Master Yunzhi! Master Yuan Kong!"
A highly complex voice broke the silence, as Monk Huitong stepped forward, his gaze towards the two Zen masters riddled with complexity—anger, astonishnt, helplessness, disappointnt...
Monk Huitong was subordinate to Master Yuan Kong, yet during all of Xu Fan's events, Monk Huitong was kept entirely uninford.
And now, though the two Zen masters finally stepped forward, they didn't imdiately apologize to Xu Fan and instead feigned ignorance, playing mind gas—which only deepened Huitong's disappointnt and despair.
However, the complexity in Monk Huitong's eyes didn't last long. After bowing respectfully to the two Zen masters, the complexity in his eyes was hidden deep within.
"Hmm? It's brother Huitong. Do you know what happened? Why is the Buddhist Sect in such disarray?"
Yunzhi's face was stern, his gaze sharp as lightning, scrutinizing Xu Fan. He seed poised to pounce on Xu Fan should Monk Huitong reveal the truth.
However, how could Monk Huitong point fingers at Xu Fan? It was all rely theatrical!
Monk Huitong took a deep breath and honestly accounted for all that had happened today: how Yun Kun provoked, how Xu Fan was humiliated, and how it eventually erupted.
Monk Huitong's narrative was balanced, with no partiality to any side.
"Bold!"
Before Monk Huitong could finish his account, Yunzhi couldn't suppress his "anger" anymore. His razor-sharp gaze swiftly pinpointed Yun Kun in the crowd.
"Our Buddhist Sect is the righteous faction! With a thousand years of heritage! When had such absurd incidents ever happened?"
"Yun Kun! Aren't you coming forward to apologize to young benefactor Xu?"
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