Despite the fact that everyone had already speculated about Mingxuan's identity, upon hearing Yuanyuan's words, everyone was still stirred by a tempestuous wave in their hearts.
The Buddhist Sect has three Zen Masters, whereas the Taoist faction has five Supre Elders.
Similar to the three Zen Masters of the Buddhist Sect, except for issues of extre import, a Supre Elder would never personally arrive!
Now, during this turmoil within the Buddhist Sect, a Supre Elder suddenly arrived, his ambition nearly as clear as day! The Taoists intend to act aggressively towards the Buddhist Sect!
However, despite the outrage in their hearts, none dared utter a single word against Mingxuan! For Mingxuan's power was formidable enough! Just his imposing presence was enough to deliver a stern lesson to the whole Buddhist Sect!
What saddened them even more was that, as one of the three Zen Masters of the Buddhist Sect, Yuanyuan not only refrained from reproaching Mingxuan's provocative actions but instead bowed reverently to him...
If such a person truly beca the host of the Buddhist Sect, what fate would await the Buddhist Sect?
This question was nearly self-evident.
"Greetings, Supre Elder Mingxuan!"
At this mont, the Zen Masters Yunzhi and Yuan Kong also regained their composure from the imnse shock. Despite their eyes were filled with deep reluctance, they still had no choice but to bow to Mingxuan.
With the Buddhist Sect in turmoil, although only a Supre Elder ca from the Taoists, nobody dared disrespect Mingxuan.
"No need for formalities."
Mingxuan's expression was indifferent, and he accepted the salutations of the three Zen Masters of the Buddhist Sect with composure.
Yuanyuan showed sincere reverence, bowing humbly, while Yunzhi and Yuan Kong exhibited only courteous respect, which Mingxuan accepted unreservedly. His aloof and superior deanor clearly disregarded the three Zen Masters before him.
This scene made everyone's eyes blaze with anger, and Yunzhi and Yuan Kong clenched their fists tightly.
As Zen Masters of the Buddhist Sect, they held esteed positions and never suffered such humiliation before. Additionally, Yunzhi had exhausted all sches to finally unite the Buddhist Sect and ascend to the position of host, yet Mingxuan's sudden interference ruined Yunzhi's plan.
Yunzhi could hardly restrain himself from tearing Yuanyuan apart!
The one Yunzhi despised wasn't Mingxuan, but Yuanyuan, his fellow Zen Master of the Buddhist Sect! The Taoists, celebrated as a reputable and orthodox faction of Huaxia, although determined and domineering in their tactics, greatly cared about their reputation.
Without Yuanyuan's secret bridge and connection, Mingxuan would have had no excuse to co to the Buddhist Sect!
All of this was due to Yuanyuan's madness and stupidity!
Yunzhi gritted his teeth so hard they made a grinding sound, Yuan Kong also looked grim, while Yuanyuan wore a face full of smugness.
Collaborating with the Taoists, using their prowess to pressure the entire Buddhist Sect, thus smoothly taking the host seat, was Yuanyuan's plan right from the beginning!
Yuanyuan didn't care about the dignity or respect of the Buddhist Sect, nor of the Taoist wolves' ambition, as long as he could beco the host, Yuanyuan mattered not for anything else!
"Supre Elder Mingxuan! My Buddhist Sect's host has entered nirvana, it is precisely a tumultuous ti, fearing we cannot entertain guests...May I inquire, why has Supre Elder Mingxuan co to the Buddhist Sect this ti?" Yunzhi pondered slightly and finally stood out to question Mingxuan.
For the position of host, Yunzhi had practically exhausted every sche and strategy. Despite Mingxuan's arrival having thoroughly disrupted the plan, Yunzhi still refused to give up easily.
Yunzhi's words bore a very clear implication! A hint of courteous eviction!
The host of the Buddhist Sect has entered nirvana, a tumultuous ti indeed, yet you, the Taoists, proclaim yourselves as a reputable and orthodox faction, why have you co to the Buddhist Sect at this ti?
If the Taoists cared for their reputation, they would leave obediently, but if they forcibly ddled, then they should not call themselves a reputable and orthodox faction!
Yunzhi was indeed shrewd, stabilizing quickly from the shock and chaos, employing offense as defense, questioning Mingxuan's intent!
Upon hearing Yunzhi's words, Mingxuan's brow slightly furrowed, yet before he could speak, Yuanyuan beside him couldn't help but stand out, shouting angrily and rebuking Yunzhi.
"Presumptuous!"
Yuanyuan pointed at Yunzhi, clearly intending to prosecute, but instead appeared imnsely disappointed, "Brother Yunzhi! From ti immorial, our Buddhist Sect and the Taoists have been closely connected, should one perish, the other would suffer! Now with the turmoil of the Buddhist Sect, Brother Mingxuan spared no effort, traveling from miles away, personally coming to awe the petty brigands, settling our Buddhist Sect's unrest!"
"What great righteousness is this? What benevolence?"
Yuanyuan first flattered Mingxuan, then shifted his tone directly at Yunzhi.
"Brother Mingxuan bore the hardships, traveling miles to the Buddhist Sect, yet hadn't even enjoyed a sip of hot tea, and you, Brother Yunzhi, would drive him out! Such unkind and unjust behavior, I truly can't believe it was committed by a junior disciple!"
"The Taoists' benevolence, dispatching Brother Mingxuan to stabilize the Buddhist Sect's turmoil, whereas Brother Yunzhi's face changed dramatically, hastening to drive Brother Mingxuan out of the Buddhist Sect. May I ask...What exactly is Brother Yunzhi's intention!?"
Yuanyuan spoke with great righteousness!
In Yuanyuan's words, the deviously-inclined Mingxuan had beco a gallant knight, specifically here to aid the Buddhist Sect through its difficulties, whereas with rely a word, Yunzhi was cast into the role of conspirator.
Many monks looked at Yuanyuan with eyes filled with undisguised disdain, while Yunzhi's face grew darker, a cold gleam flashing through his eyes, even a hint of murderous intent arising in his heart.
Earlier, Yunzhi and Yuan Kong worried that Xu Fan might behead Yuanyuan, fearing the Buddhist Sect would lose a powerful disciple of the Mysterious Light Realm, hence they stood out. Even while opposing Yuanyuan, Yunzhi never harbored intentions of harming Yuanyuan's life.
But now, Yuanyuan not only colluded with the Taoist might, but openly and brazenly reversed the truth!
Yuanyuan never intended to resolve the matter peacefully! For the host position, Yuanyuan wouldn't hesitate to sacrifice two Zen Masters! As for the fate of the Buddhist Sect losing two Zen Masters, whether it might beco a puppet of the Taoists, Yuanyuan cared not a single bit.
Yuanyuan only desired his seat as host!
At this mont, Yunzhi's face was grave, and Yuan Kong's expression was equally unpleasant, yet Yuanyuan seed utterly different, full of smugness, while Mingxuan maintained a cold indifference, watching silently as if an outsider at the verbal duel among the three Zen Masters of the Buddhist Sect, eyes filled with intense mockery.
Exhale!
Unexpected to everyone, Yunzhi took a deep breath, casually glanced at the corner where Xu Fan was seated, then unexpectedly cald down imnsely.
"Brother Yuanyuan's reprimand is indeed correct, it's my rashness."
The serenely calm sentence stirred a seismic wave among the ten thousand monks.
Yunzhi actually voluntarily withdrew from the competition for the host position!
The three Zen Masters ford a balance of power, Yunzhi stepped back, Yuan Kong naturally couldn't compete against Yuanyuan, the scenario imdiately reversed!
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