Heavenly Dragon Temple's Decision

"A traitor who steals the country!?" As soon as Zhuge Xiang finished speaking, the expressions of all the high monks of Heavenly Dragon Temple changed, and they stared at Zhuge Xiang in astonishment.

Indeed, anyone who hears Zhuge Xiang's news for the first time will be shocked. The founding emperor of the Great Qin Empire was Qin Shi Huang, and it is common knowledge that the lineage of First Emperor has continued to this day. However, Zhuge Xiang has put forward a completely different view.

"That's right, that's why the Great Qin Imperial Family is afraid of the Heaven's will and blocks our perception of Heaven's will," Zhuge Xiang nodded and said. Although it's impossible to determine whether the blocking of the Heaven's will is man-made or natural, Zhuge Xiang felt that it must have been a decision made by the Great Qin Imperial Family.

The monks of Heavenly Dragon Temple looked at each other, exchanging bewildered glances. To be honest, they didn't think Zhuge Xiang would joke about such a matter, but it was just too far-fetched. Therefore, these high-ranking monks of Heavenly Dragon Temple were only half-believing and half-doubting. Without seeing any substantial Evidence, they dared not readily believe the news that Zhuge Xiang had told them.

"It's not that we don't believe you, but this matter is of great importance, and we need to see substantial Evidence," the eminent monks whispered among themselves before Zen Master Da Wu spoke to Zhuge Xiang.

"Indeed, Fellow Daoist Zhuge, if you can provide Evidence to prove that the current Imperial Clan is not descended from the First Emperor, our Heavenly Dragon Temple can immediately declare that we are joining your Asura Sect's Rebel Army to punish the usurper," the Chief Seat the Disciplinary Hall beside him nodded and said to Zhuge Xiang.

"Evidence?" Upon hearing that Heavenly Dragon Temple needed substantial Evidence, Zhuge Xiang frowned slightly. He then said, "Regarding this, as long as you ask Bai Qi, he will surely give you a satisfactory answer. You should be able to trust the God of Slaughter Bai Qi."

"Bai Qi?" The Zen Master Da Wu and the others exchanged glances, then the Chief Seat of the Disciplinary Hall shook his head and said, "The God of Slaughter Bai Qi, is within your Alliance. He's one of your people. We can't completely trust what he says."

Now, Zhuge Xiang's expression also turned grim. Evidence? What substantial Evidence did Zhuge Xiang have? Otherwise, if he presented the Evidence and revealed Ying Qianshan's identity, wouldn't he be able to directly use the power of Heaven's Punishment to deal with him? Therefore, Zhuge Xiang had absolutely no way of producing the Evidence that the high monks of Heavenly Dragon Temple wanted.

"If that's the case, then there's nothing I can do." Zhuge Xiang shook his head and said to the high monks of Heavenly Dragon Temple, "I've made myself clear. Whether you believe me or not is your decision. Compared to me, Zhuge Xiang, and the God of God of Slaughter Bai Qi and the Yin Yang Demonic Palace, whether you trust the Imperial Clan more is up to you."

Zhuge Xiang, let's be frank. I have no Evidence, but I've made myself perfectly clear. Whether you believe me or not is up to you. So, do you believe me, Zhuge Xiang, more, or do you believe the Great Qin Imperial Family more?

As Large Sect, can Heavenly Dragon Temple really wait until it's absolutely certain to ensure its succession before making a decision? Sometimes, in critical moments, one has to risk everything. As for victory or defeat, survival is entirely up to one's own actions...

Zhuge Xiang's words made the monks of Heavenly Dragon Temple all look very uneasy. Zhuge Xiang had already explained the whole story, but whether they believed him or not, whether they stood on the side of the Great Qin Imperial Family or on the side of the Asura Sect, was a decision that Heavenly Dragon Temple had to make themselves.

The Great Qin Imperial Family or the Rebel Army? A choice must be made between the two. If a great war breaks out, no one within the Great Qin Empire can remain uninvolved.

Should they believe Zhuge Xiang's words or not? The monks of Heavenly Dragon Temple found it difficult to make a decision based solely on their subjective opinions.

After discussing in hushed tones for a moment, the eminent monks of Heavenly Dragon Temple were unable to reach a definite answer. Finally, Zen Master Da Wu chanted a Buddhist prayer to Zhuge Xiang and said, "Fellow Daoist Zhuge, this matter concerns the life and death of our Heavenly Dragon Temple. Please forgive this humble monk for needing to discuss it carefully with my fellow disciples."

"Very well, the day our Rebel Army will meet in two days is the day I hope to see all the eminent monks arrive on that day." Zhuge Xiang knew that he had done his best in this matter, so he nodded and took his leave from the eminent monks of Heavenly Dragon Temple without hesitation.

"Believe it or not, it's up to you. I hope you don't make a foolish decision," Zhuge Xiang murmured as he hovered in the sky, looking at the grandeur and magnificence of Heavenly Dragon Temple. Then, he transformed into Sword Light and flew towards the direction of the Asura Sect.

Zhuge Xiang still held a good impression of Heavenly Dragon Temple. Over the past ten years of his cultivation career, he had received a lot of help from Heavenly Dragon Temple, both openly and secretly. However, he had already done what he could, and Heavenly Dragon Temple's decisions were not something he could interfere with. Even if Heavenly Dragon Temple later sided with the Great Qin Imperial Family and was eventually wiped out, Zhuge Xiang would have a clear conscience.

"Abbot, what do you think?" Zhuge Xiang had already left, leaving only the eminent monks of Heavenly Dragon Temple. The Chief Seat the Disciplinary Hall spoke up and asked Zen Master Da Wu. The other Chief Seat also looked at Zen Master Da Wu, waiting for his answer.

"Amitābha Buddha," Zen Master Da Wu chanted, his hands clasped together. He then said, "Now that the Heaven's will is blocked, we cannot sense Heaven's will. Therefore, we can only act based on our own intuition and opinions. In any case, once the Imperial Clan and the Asura Sect go to war, we must find our proper place. We must either go left or right; there will be no middle ground for us."

"Please, Abbot, make a wise judgment," said the Zen Master Da Wu. These eminent monks all knew his words, and as he finished speaking, they all said in unison.

"What do you fellow disciples think about the credibility of what Fellow Daoist Zhuge said?" Before rushing to state his own views, Zen Master Da Wu simply glanced at his fellow disciples and asked.

Several high-ranking members of Heavenly Dragon Temple remained silent for a moment before speaking up and expressing their opinions. Some said that although Zhuge Xiang's words were reasonable and logical, they were ultimately just empty words without Evidence and could not be believed. They believed that Zhuge Xiang had simply fabricated such a story to win over the Asura Sect.

Of course, while some people didn't believe it, others did. Led by the Chief Seat the Disciplinary Hall, most of the high monks said that Zhuge Xiang's words were trustworthy. After all, compared to the Great Qin Imperial Family, at least what Zhuge Xiang said made sense.

"So, fellow disciples, the majority believe that Zhuge Xiang's words are credible?" After the eminent monks had all expressed their opinions, Zen Master Da Wu Dawu spoke up.

The monks of Heavenly Dragon Temple remained silent, watching Zen Master Da Wu quietly as he made his decision.

"Back then, in the Great Qin Imperial Palace, during the battle with that Golden Body Bodhisattva, do you all still remember?" Zen Master Da Wu Dawu asked, looking at his fellow disciples.

"I remember," although they didn't know why Zen Master Da Wu had steered the conversation to this point, the monks all knew Zen Master Da Wu and knew he would say more, so they all nodded, looking at Zen Master Da Wu and waiting for his next words.

"On that day, the Gate of the Hungry Ghost Path opened, and countless Evil Ghost appeared. Even Ghost Emperor almost passed through the Gate of the Hungry Ghost Path and descended upon the Cultivation World. But at the last moment, it was Zhuge Xiang who forcibly closed the Gate of the Hungry Ghost Path with his own power. Zhuge Xiang's great achievement was enough to make the Great Qin Imperial Family grateful. But what happened next?"

After a slight pause, Zen Master Da Wu Dawu began, "But not long after, news spread that Zhuge Xiang was being hunted down by the emperor. Why? What exactly did Zhuge Xiang do that forced the emperor to abandon his great contributions to the Imperial Clan and pursue him? This matter has always been a mystery in our Great Qin Empire, but..."

At this point, Zen Master Da Wu's expression became much more serious, and he continued, "If the reason the emperor was pursuing Zhuge Xiang was because he knew that the current Imperial Clan lineage did not originate from the First Emperor's lineage, then all of this can be explained."

"What the abbot says makes sense," several eminent monks from Heavenly Dragon Temple nodded in unison upon hearing the words of Zen Master Da Wu.

"So, does the abbot also believe Zhuge Xiang's words?" the Chief Seat the Disciplinary Hall asked Zen Master Da Wu.

"What Zhuge Xiang said is reasonable and logical, and I believe all of you fellow disciples are well aware of this. The reason you dare not believe it is simply because Zhuge Xiang lacks substantial Evidence. However, the Great Qin Imperial Family also has no Evidence to prove that Zhuge Xiang's words are false. Therefore, relatively speaking, I personally think that what Zhuge Xiang said is more convincing."

"Master, you are wise!" Upon hearing Zen Master Da Wu's words, all the eminent monks exclaimed in unison. Zen Master Da Wu's words made sense, and if they had to choose, Zhuge Xiang seemed to be more convincing.

"Since that's the case, and most of you fellow disciples have reached a consensus, then let's begin preparations now. In two days, we'll head to the Asura Sect to join forces with the Rebel Army," Zen Master Da Wu said, nodding after the higher-ups had largely reached an agreement.

"Alright, let's begin preparations now." Upon hearing the final order from Zen Master Da Wu, the eminent monks of Heavenly Dragon Temple nodded in agreement. Given the scale of Heavenly Dragon Temple, once things started, it would require a significant undertaking.

"Is Heavenly Dragon Temple really going to betray the Ying Clan?" Among the dozen or so high-ranking members of Heavenly Dragon Temple, the Chief Seat of the Fuhu Hall, Zen Master Da De, frowned deeply, a troubled look flashing in the depths of his eyes.

Just now, the eminent monks expressed their opinions. The Zen Master Da De strongly opposed joining the Rebel Army, but unfortunately, the minority had to submit to the majority. (To be continued...)