Abbot Xu Jing sighed and said, "It's a matter of life and death. I have no choice but to do this."
He beckoned.
A few young disciples ran out of the Hall of Great Strength. Not long after, they carried over a few stretchers with corpses lying on them.
Judging from their attire, they should be the core disciples of the Heaven Choice Temple's elders.
Xu Jing pointed at the corpses and said, "The Heaven Choice Temple's Monastic Hall's First Seat, Kong Jian, the Scripture Hall's First Seat, Kong Jian, the Eight Deacons of the Supervision Institution, and the 12 Temple Seats were all killed by the Temple of Great Emptiness's Four Divine Monks."
Not many corpses were brought in.
However, Xu Jing had described quite a number of people.
When he said this, his mood was very calm, as if he had already seen through life and death.
Lu Zhou said, "The Temple of Great Emptiness and the Heaven Choice Temple are of the same lineage. Why would the Temple of Great Emptiness kill their own people?"
"It's a long story …"
Abbot Xu Jing said slowly, "Ever since the Temple of Great Emptiness's Master Kong Xuan came out of his closed-door cultivation, the Temple of Great Emptiness has changed its attitude of not meddling in worldly affairs. The Heaven Choice Temple and the Temple of Great Emptiness had always minded their own business. However … "
He paused for a moment before he continued, "The Temple of Great Emptiness's Kong Xuan suddenly died … The Temple of Great Emptiness insists it's my doing."
Lu Zhou stroked his beard as he listened.
He still vividly remembered what happened at the Holy Altar in Runan.
However, he did not expect this incident would trigger a conflict between the Temple of Great Emptiness and the Heaven Choice Temple.
"I can't defend myself even if I have a hundred mouths … In addition, there were many righteous sects who witnessed it with their own eyes. The Temple of Great Emptiness is using this as an excuse to cause trouble … The Heaven Choice Temple is no longer what it used to be. How can they possibly stop the Four Great Divine Monks? "Xu Jing asked.
Lu Zhou said.
"Is that why you thought of the Evil Sky Pavilion?"
"Not bad."
Xu Jing bowed slightly. "I heard that the Temple of Great Emptiness is on bad terms with the Evil Sky Pavilion … I have no other choice. There are more than 1,000 lives in the temple. I have no choice but to do this. If the Evil Sky Pavilion eliminates the Four Divine Monks, not only will I offer the sable magnolia and zen tunic, but I'll also submit to the Evil Sky Pavilion! "
Mingshi Yin and the others were stunned.
How much courage did it take to make such a choice?
The Noble and Fiend Paths were irreconcilable in Great Yan.
The Buddhist sects had always been neutral. If they were to participate, it would mean that the Heaven Choice Temple would have to face the righteous path's suppression.
Lu Zhou shook his head and said, "You're the Heaven Choice Temple's abbot, and you've always been close to the Noble Path. Now that you've chosen to submit to the Fiend Path … Aren't you afraid that the world will laugh at you?"
Abbot Xu Jing snorted and said with some dissatisfaction, "One thought to become a Buddha, one thought to become a demon."
He recalled the scene of the Clarity Sect and the Righteous Sect criticizing him together.
He recalled the scene where the Temple of Great Emptiness's Four Divine Monks mercilessly killed the Heaven Choice Temple's disciples.
He recalled the scene of the Heaven Choice Temple's bald donkeys hanging everywhere in Jingzhou City.
Compared to these …
When had the Evil Sky Pavilion ever wronged the Heaven Choice Temple?
Lu Zhou stroked his beard and said, "Zhu Honggong once took the zen tunic from the Heaven Choice Temple. Don't you bear a grudge against him?"
"If the zen tunic was left in the Heaven Choice Temple, it would have long been taken away by the Temple of Great Emptiness … It's fortunate that it's in your hands now," Xu Jing said.
Zhu Honggong was amused when he heard that. He said, "I was wondering why you didn't strip me … So that's why."
Mingshi Yin. "…"
Duanmu Sheng. "…"
Lu Zhou glanced at Zhu Honggong who was standing at the side and said, "The Noble Path isn't necessarily the Clarity Sect and the Righteous Sect … Why don't you seek help from them?"
Abbot Xu Jing replied,
"There are many Orthodox Sects in the world … However, there are only a few who can be compared to the Temple of Great Emptiness. Moreover, it's better to avoid trouble. Who would offend the Temple of Great Emptiness because of the Heaven Choice Temple? "
"Even so, how can you be sure the Evil Sky Pavilion will interfere?"
Speaking of this.
The Hall of Great Strength was silent.
The disciples of the Heaven Choice Temple stood up straight, but no one interrupted.
Xu Jing said, "There are three reasons. First, the sable magnolia. Second, I know Kong Xuan was killed by the Evil Sky Pavilion. Third, the zen tunic …"
The abbot was not stupid. His mind was clear and his logic was clear.
When Mingshi Yin heard this, he could not help but want to applaud him as well.
Lu Zhou said, "Well said."
He paused for a moment before he said, "If the Evil Sky Pavilion chooses to side with the Temple of Great Emptiness, what will you do?"
Xu Jing. "…"
The disciples in the great hall were shocked. Their eyes widened in anger as they glared at the members of the Evil Sky Pavilion.
They did not know if they were afraid or nervous.
Xu Jing was silent for a moment before he sighed. He shook his head and said, "If that's the case, I'll be the Heaven Choice Temple's greatest sinner. I'll be the first to repent before Buddha!"
"Master!"
"Abbot!"
The disciples of the Heaven Choice Temple in the great hall exclaimed in shock.
Lu Zhou stroked his beard and nodded. He said slowly, "Don't be nervous …"
"Old benefactor." Xu Jing was so nervous that his hands were trembling.
How could he not be nervous?
He was truly afraid that Lu Zhou would choose to side with the Temple of Great Emptiness.
"I like people who know their place."
The Heaven Choice Temple was willing to offer the sable magnolia, the zen tunic, and even submit to the Evil Sky Pavilion.
How could Lu Zhou let such an opportunity slip by?
"Benefactor, this is …" Xu Jing was, naturally, nervous since he did not receive a clear answer.
"Where's the Temple of Great Emptiness?" Lu Zhou asked.
Xu Jing was overjoyed when he heard this. He said, "The Temple of Great Emptiness has given us three days. Today is the last day. Tomorrow morning, the Temple of Great Emptiness's Four Divine Monks will arrive at the Heaven Choice Temple."
Lu Zhou nodded and said, "Mingshi Yin."
"Yes, master."
"Yes, master."
"Conceal the flying chariot."
"Yes, master!"
Mingshi Yin's love for showing off was triggered. He swaggered out and glanced at the group of monks. With just a flash, he unleashed his grand technique!
Duanmu Sheng was speechless.
'Do I have to use a grand technique for this?'
Xu Jing hastily said, "Prepare the rooms!"
"Understood!"
Lu Zhou was calm.
That night, they stayed in the Heaven Choice Temple.
After the people in the Hall of Great Strength left, the place was plunged into darkness.
Xu Jing was the only one who sighed softly. 'With a single thought, I became a demon and a Buddha …'
Early the next morning.
Clang.
Clang.
The morning bell and evening drum.
The sound of the bell resounded from Clear Source Mountain.
It resounded through the entire Heaven Choice Temple.
The Heaven Choice Temple's disciples quickly gathered and prepared for battle.
"Report to me immediately when the Temple of Great Emptiness's flying chariot appears."
"Understood!"
In the Heaven Choice Temple. The Brahman Sea realm monks flew into the air.
The disciples below the Sense Condensing realm gathered in front of the Hall of Great Strength.
Xu Jing was dressed in a kasaya, staff, prayer beads, and a monk's hat. He was dressed more formally than usual.
"Benefactor Ji. This way please. "
Lu Zhou and the Evil Sky Pavilion disciples did not stand on ceremony. They entered the Hall of Great Strength.
The sun was high up in the sky.
A flying chariot appeared on the horizon and flew toward them at a steady speed.
"Abbot! The Temple of Great Emptiness's flying chariot has appeared. "A disciple rushed into the Hall of Great Strength.
When Mingshi Yin heard this, he smiled faintly. He was the first to leave the Hall of Great Strength.
He stood on the steps and looked up.
"Oh, the Temple of Great Emptiness seems to be richer than the Heaven Choice Temple … It's alright, but it's a little small."
The flying chariot was not big. It was yellowish-white, and there were roughly 30 monks flying around it.
Before it arrived, a deep voice rang from the flying chariot.
"Xu Jing, why aren't you coming out to welcome us?!"
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