Tathagata ultimately chose to believe Mahavairocana Tathagata's words. The Eastern Sovereign Bell had an owner; it was simply not something they could control.
Mahavairocana Tathagata was also a Buddha of the Buddhist Sect.
His status within the Buddhist Sect was not low either.
Therefore.
Tathagata chose to trust Mahavairocana Tathagata. He would not betray him, nor would he betray the Buddhist Sect.
"Let's go!"
Tathagata spoke.
He was the first to leave.
Randeng, Guanyin, and the others exchanged glances before departing as well.
Their departure.
Caught Ancestor Minghe and Zhenyuanzi completely off guard.
The Buddhist Sect had left far too suddenly.
So suddenly that they could hardly believe it.
Logically speaking.
They should have been happy that the Buddhist Sect had left.
But...
The Buddhist Sect's abrupt and unexplained departure left them deeply uneasy, unsure of what to do.
They had left.
The Eastern Sovereign Bell remained there.
What were they supposed to do? Leave?
Or go claim the Eastern Sovereign Bell? They fell silent.
They did not know what to do.
What should they do? With Mahavairocana Tathagata and the other Buddhist Sect powerhouses gone, they began doubting themselves, uncertain of what to do.
The Buddhist Sect.
Never rose early without profit.
The Buddhist Sect's departure.
Meant there was nothing to gain, which was why they had left.
They hesitated.
Within Spirit Mountain.
Everyone's eyes fell upon Mahavairocana Tathagata, hoping he could give them an explanation.
What was this supposed to mean?
The Eastern Sovereign Bell was right before their eyes.
Why had they given it up?
Without an explanation from Mahavairocana Tathagata, they simply could not understand.
"Amitabha."
Mahavairocana Tathagata uttered a Buddhist chant and met everyone's gazes. Naturally, he knew what they were thinking.
They wanted an explanation.
Mahavairocana Tathagata said, "The Eastern Sovereign Bell