Shen Gongbao's proposal might have been a way out of his predicament.
However, Randeng had doubts about Shen Gongbao's proposal and asked why he should trust it.
In response, Shen Gongbao merely invoked his master Zhunti's name, saying that the proposal he had brought was trustworthy.
Randeng's next choice would become a crucial turning point in the major actions of Venerable Yuanshi and the entire Chan Sect.
He decided that he needed to weigh and consider this important choice carefully.
At this time, Venerable Yuanshi and the entire Chan Sect had their attention drawn to another matter—the Nine Bends Yellow River Formation was about to open, presenting an opportunity for the Investiture of the Gods.
Though they faced layer upon layer of danger, Chan Sect's fury and determination to fight had not diminished.
That fury also contained anticipation and longing for the war that was soon to unfold.
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Randeng had been contemplating Buddhism. He had sensed the Three Thousand Side Paths and wished to try exploring them.
However, his position within the Daoist Sect was awkward. Though he was the Chan Sect's vice sect leader, the title had long existed in name only.
He felt that his standing within the Chan Sect was gradually being replaced by Guangchengzi, who had risen later, and he had constantly been seeking another path.
In truth, he had no affinity with the Daoist Sect and had long harbored thoughts of leaving the Chan Sect. He had merely lacked an opportunity.
Shen Gongbao's persuasion brought him that opportunity.
A clever man naturally understood how to weigh gains and losses. Daoist Randeng accepted Shen Gongbao's goodwill.
At this time, Yuanshi also noticed a fluctuation in Chan Sect's fortune, but