"Ahem, since I have once again ascended to the host position, it's necessary for to establish so rules."
Xu Fan cared little for being the host, but the situation had reached this point, and Xu Fan was already prepared. Set the tone first and prepare the stage for Yunzhi to take over as host to prevent Yunzhi from being imdiately ousted by Pu Xian.
Of course, it was best to gather so information about the previous events and the trials along the way.
Upon hearing Xu Fan's words, both Pu Xian and Yunzhi felt a tremor in their hearts.
Pu Xian gritted his teeth; this Xu Fan, the little thief, was acting as if he truly were the host by establishing rules right after taking the stage. Once you leave, won't this Buddhist Sect be under my command?
But Yunzhi couldn't fathom Xu Fan's intentions. A person who always considered himself a hero now had his fate controlled by others, naturally causing chaos in his heart.
Thinking this, Yunzhi couldn't help but shout, "The host commands, who dares not follow! Thousands of disciples of the Buddhist Sect, who dares not follow!"
Pu Xian, of course, could not say such embarrassing things, but he kept nodding, appearing as if he looked up to Xu Fan, this behavior naturally led Jiang Quan, standing behind Xu Fan, to scoff.
"No need for the two of you to be nervous. I have always been lenient, always using reason to convince people, and absolutely disdain forcing others into difficult situations."
Xu Fan first comforted the two, and then with a smiling face, said, "There is only one rule to establish. Within the Buddhist Sect, who takes precedence, the host or the Buddha?"
Hearing this, Pu Xian almost spat blood in anger.
You lavish yourself with praise, claiming to be magnanimous and reasonable, fine, I can barely play along with you. But this rule, isn't it too much?
Even if there is only one rule, if the host truly has absolute authority within the Buddhist Sect, then a hundred rules, ten thousand rules, wouldn't they all be randomly decided by Xu Fan? Do as he pleases?
At this mont, Pu Xian had but one thought... never had he seen such a brazen person!
And Yunzhi was even more shocked, sensing the unfathomable depth of Xu Fan.
"Hmm?" Seeing the two remain silent, Xu Fan's expression imdiately turned icy. "What? I have only this one rule, do you refuse to obey it?"
Pu Xian hated Xu Fan with a passion, he, a dignified Kai Yang Realm a stronghold, a Buddha, subjected to such disgrace today, nearly made him grind his teeth to powder!
If he truly abided by Xu Fan's rule, if Xu Fan told him to die, would he really have to die?
How could Pu Xian possibly accept such terms?
However, Xu Fan's domineering presence made it impossible to confront him at the mont. Doing so would render all previous efforts to endure in vain—a lose-lose situation!
At this mont, Yunzhi carefully deliberated and opened his mouth, "With respect to the host, with respect to the Buddha, since its creation, the Buddhist Sect has always been managed by the host. Logic dictates that while the Buddha holds a noble position, he too should obey the host's orders."
Before Pu Xian could get angry, Yunzhi hurriedly added, "However, given the Buddha's esteed status and significant strength, which are of great importance to the Buddhist Sect, the host should not disturb the Buddha unless the Buddhist Sect faces life and death circumstances...."
This dialogue may sound like empty words, yet Yunzhi's stance clearly favored Xu Fan.
The situation had long been apparent—Xu Fan had gained a massive victory while Pu Xian was utterly defeated. Knowing this, Yunzhi naturally knew whom to side with.
"Oh?" Xu Fan nodded slightly, "So, you an while the Buddhist Sect must obey the host's orders, it cannot command the Buddha, and the Buddha cannot interfere with the host's orders?"
Yunzhi carefully watched Pu Xian, appearing very loyal to him. Only after noticing Pu Xian's expression soften did he nod towards Xu Fan, "The Buddha's status is noble and transcendent; it should be this way."
Like performing a double act on stage, their question and answer set the tone.
Poor Pu Xian internally marveled, thinking though human nature had degraded in these troubled tis, despite Xu Fan's antics, there were still loyal subjects like Yunzhi, wise and prudent, deserving of future promotion and importance.
Seeing Xu Fan with a regretful expression, Pu Xian couldn't help but laugh internally. Everyone in the Buddhist Sect is loyal to , you're wasting your ti, Xu Fan. You're too naive!
In truth, at Pu Xian's level, the Buddhist Sect's existence rely facilitates communicating with the higher realm and serving its interests. As long as Xu Fan didn't interfere, Pu Xian hardly cared about the matters of hosting and the Buddhist Sect.
Xu Fan sighed regretfully, only able to nod with resignation, before suddenly announcing, "In that case... Yunzhi, hear my order! I declare you the new host!"
Pu Xian and Yunzhi were dumbfounded!
Pu Xian was stunned, not expecting the host position Xu Fan regained with such hardship to be handed over so neatly to Yunzhi. What was Xu Fan seeking in all he did today?
For a mont, Pu Xian deeply felt the crushing pressure on his intelligence.
Yunzhi, equally shocked, couldn't comprehend Xu Fan's decision.
Xu Fan's command was far too sudden! Even though Yunzhi had long recognized a promising future following Xu Fan, he never imagined fortune would arrive so unexpectedly!
All prior efforts and sches to seize the host position seed futile as he was now the host in the blink of an eye, and with ultimate power unimpeded even by the Buddha!
However, what kind of person was Yunzhi? In no ti, he cald himself from excitent, refraining from rushing to accept but instead glanced aningfully towards Pu Xian.
This glance greatly reassured Pu Xian.
Yunzhi was incredibly loyal! Even when tempted by the host position from Xu Fan, he presented unwavering allegiance to Pu Xian, following his lead!
With such loyal subordinates, it mattered little how influential Xu Fan's background was. In the end, he would fail!
With no hesitation, Pu Xian exchanged a reassuring, appreciative look with Yunzhi, nodding discreetly.
Understanding the signal, Yunzhi turned and loudly declared to Xu Fan, "Yunzhi hears your command!" Then he stood behind Pu Xian, implicitly making his stance clear.
Xu Fan nodded with an impassive face and turned to exit the Buddhist Sect.
Watching Xu Fan's retreat, Pu Xian couldn't resist erupting in laughter. No matter how strong you are, Xu Fan, like a breeze brushing past pinewoods! Xu Fan, in trying to weaken my hold over the Buddhist Sect and publicly embarrass , underestimated Yunzhi's loyalty.
This battle, Pu Xian decisively won!
Patting Yunzhi on the shoulder, Pu Xian's face was full of smiles, "Yunzhi, you didn't disappoint ! The position of host of the Buddhist Sect, I leave it in your hands. In two days, you'll represent us in the trials."
The Buddhist Sect, under the Buddha Lord, naturally held a spot in accessing the Divine Demon Battlefield, participating in the trials was rely formal, any of the three Zen Masters could attend.
However, Pu Xian could only trust his people to ensure reliability. Yunzhi was clever and loyal, capable of taking charge independently.
With one knee on the ground, Yunzhi's voice rang with resoluteness, "I will go through hell and high water! I will not fail the Buddha! I will not fail the Buddhist Sect!"
Such devotion in a dignified host!
Moved, Pu Xian kindly pulled Yunzhi up, "For this trial, you need not exert too much, just closely monitor Xu Fan. Be cautious; Xu Fan is cunning and must be vigilantly guarded against..."
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