"Buddha! No! Absolutely not!"
A piercing scream shattered the tranquility within the Buddhist Sect. Yunzhi knelt on the ground, his face full of heartfelt pain, as if the mont Pu Xian appointed Xu Fan as the new host of the Buddhist Sect, he would die of sorrow, and the Buddhist Sect would plumt into eternal damnation.
Yunzhi's shrill cry finally brought so clarity to the stunned crowd, but the majority remained numb, with just a buzzing in their ears, unable to hear a sound.
A re seventeen or eighteen-year-old youth, not to put too fine a point on it, a green kid not fully matured. Despite being very powerful, how could soone of such age take on the position of host of the Buddhist Sect?
Moreover, Xu Fan was not even part of the Buddhist Sect and didn't understand a word of Buddhist Law, yet he was directly appointed by Pu Xian as the new host. How could this win people over?
What was even more unacceptable was that once Xu Fan accepted the appointnt and beca the new host, everyone in the Buddhist Sect would have to bow to him, even Pu Xian the Buddha himself would have to accept Xu Fan's appointnts and instruction.
In other words, Xu Fan only needed to nod and he could imdiately control the life and death of tens of thousands of people in the Buddhist Sect!
Even Monk Huitong, who always stood on Xu Fan's side, was now gaping in disbelief. Clearly, even Monk Huitong thought the Buddha's decision was too hasty.
"Buddha! Young Benefactor Xu cannot beco the host of the Buddhist Sect for three reasons! First, he is still young and inexperienced, though his cultivation talent is extrely high! If he becos the host, he will be burdened by countless trivial matters, potentially delaying his plans!"
"Second, Young Benefactor Xu is not of the Buddhist Sect and has no connection with us whatsoever. Even if he sits in the host position having made significant contributions, how can this win people over?"
"Third, Young Benefactor Xu has significant misunderstandings with the Taoist side, and once he becos the host of the Buddhist Sect, conflicts between Buddhists and Taoists are inevitable. Wouldn't this violate the friendship that has lasted thousands of years?"
"For these three reasons, we implore the Buddha to reconsider! We also ask Young Benefactor Xu to reconsider!"
Yunzhi's words were sincere, reasonable, well-structured, doing his utmost not to offend Pu Xian nor Xu Fan, laying out the facts and reasoning. Clearly, Yunzhi is not a simple man!
In contrast, Yuanyuan, who harbored great ambition for the host position, stood quietly aside, bowing his head in silence.
Yuanyuan, though eager for the host position and willing to sacrifice much for it, would not risk his life!
Now it was clear that Pu Xian had a very favorable impression of Xu Fan! Like a martial arts master wanting to pass on his skills, seeing a promising young talent, he seed determined to grip the young sleeve of his robes and sell the Tathagata Palm for a pittance!
At such a juncture, Yuanyuan dared not block it! To block is to die!
The response of Yunzhi and Yuanyuan caused the congregation of monks to be like a boiling pot of ants, causing chaos and disorder!
Yunzhi's three reasons were indeed very reasonable! Making Xu Fan the host would be pushing the entire Buddhist Sect and all its disciples into the fire pit! As a result, even in front of the Buddha, the monks were full of uproar.
"On what grounds does Xu Fan beco the host? We do not accept it!"
"That's right! Even if we are at fault today, even if we need to compensate Xu Fan, it absolutely cannot be with the host position!"
"If Xu Fan becos the host, our Buddhist Sect will not only be ridiculed by the world but also be attacked by the Taoists! We are in grave danger!"
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However, Pu Xian did not pay any attention to these voices. At this mont, his wise eyes steadfastly fixed on Xu Fan's youthful face, a smile at the corner of his mouth, quietly awaiting Xu Fan's answer.
Pu Xian had his reasons for wanting Xu Fan to be the host.
For soone as strong as Pu Xian, the opinions of others were utterly insignificant! Even if everyone opposed it, a re nod from Pu Xian would ensure absolute compliance!
And Xu Fan, anwhile, had transitioned from initial surprise and doubt to calm and detached.
Initially, when Pu Xian proposed Xu Fan serve as host, Xu Fan was indeed startled, but as he gradually analyzed the situation calmly, he began to guess Pu Xian's intentions.
Years ago, when Pu Xian resigned his host position and retreated into seclusion, he was at the peak of the Mysterious Light Realm, aiming to achieve the Kai Yang Realm! Now, Pu Xian had successfully crossed into the Kai Yang Realm, becoming a god-like existence! Thus, it was impossible for Pu Xian to stay in the Buddhist Sect.
Though the world is vast, where could a Kai Yang Realm expert not go?
Yet despite Pu Xian being such a powerful figure, he was still a part of the Buddhist Sect. Now that the sect faced turbulence, how could Pu Xian leave with peace of mind? Even if his presence temporarily stabilized the situation, once Pu Xian left, the sect would beco vulnerable again.
Therefore, Pu Xian thought of Xu Fan.
Today's battle demonstrated Xu Fan's terrifying power and imnse potential to everyone! With Xu Fan around, the Buddhist Sect would surely be safe! It could even face a chance for resurgence!
Currently, Xu Fan and the Buddhist Sect were at odds, but if Xu Fan accepted the appointnt, he would be one of them, the sect's host! Past grievances could be swept away, and he could beco a future pillar!
A wonderful plan killing two birds with one stone, why not?
As the saying goes, 'the older, the wiser!' As a Kai Yang Realm expert and a senior powerhouse, Pu Xian considered more thoroughly and comprehensively than people like Yunzhi!
But would Xu Fan agree with Pu Xian?
Of course... he would not!
The host position, although seemingly splendid, controlling thousands of Buddhist disciples, to Xu Fan, was rely an empty na. Because the thousands of monks did not respect him!
Xu Fan certainly had ways to gradually earn the respect and command of the monks, but that was not his goal. His goal was to beco a superpower! To control his destiny!
Currently, Xu Fan did not even have a firm grip on his destiny, so what was the point of controlling thousands of monks?
But in a certain sense, an individual's strength isn't just about personal prowess. The forces they organize and their extensive network are also indispensable!
So, becoming the host of the Buddhist Sect wouldn't necessarily be a bad thing for Xu Fan!
Then why would Xu Fan still decline?
Of course... because Pu Xian hadn't offered enough enticing benefits yet!
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