"Fine. This matter had to be settled sooner or later, so let's make it quick and end it today. That will save the two of us from running back and forth, scheming against each other. What do you have in mind?"
Qingsong raised his brows, braced his fists together until they cracked, then glanced at the silent Yuanbao off to one side as he agreed and asked his question.
"Simple. My Ku Hai lineage is an outsider, and your Qingyang Dao Palace is also an outsider. Eight Leaves and Yuanbao, however, are both from Kasyapa Temple. The affairs of Kasyapa Temple should naturally be settled by themselves. You and I need not interfere; we need only stand aside and watch."
Shi Fayuan formed a lotus seal with his fingers and lightly twirled the red hair hanging before his collarbone. His gaze was solemn, his tone calm, as though he were truly considering matters for Kasyapa Temple.
It could not be denied that Yuanbao's activation of the Pure World Buddha Disc, drawing upon the power of the Pure World Mantra within, had indeed startled him.
Yet drawing upon it was merely drawing upon it. Yuanbao's cultivation was still somewhat lacking if he wished to completely unleash the immense power within. Given Eight Leaves' foundation and cultivation, defeating him would be more than easy.
There was, in the end, a gap in strength. It was not one that a single Buddha Disc could easily make up.
"No. Eight Leaves betrayed Kasyapa and defected to the demonic Ku Hai lineage. He is no longer a member of Kasyapa Temple. This is plunder and occupation, not an internal dispute."
Monk Huitong's eyelids twitched. He shook his head repeatedly and hurriedly interjected.
The old monk cried bitterly in his heart. It was not that he