Unexpected Change

The position of Buddhist Son at Brahma Sound Temple had been passed on twice in just ten short years.

Before Miao Zhen awakened, Yin Chanzi had held the position.

After Miao Zhen awakened and found the Tanluan Buddha Bone, he passed the position on to Mi Yun.

During the second transfer, Xie Xuanyi had happened to be in secluded cultivation within the Thirty-Three Grotto-Heavens. By the time he emerged, Northern Prefecture had undergone a sudden upheaval, leaving far too much news for him to process.

"This journey north through the pass was Buddhist Son's decision."

Fude Arhat lowered his head to look at the teacup in his palm. After pondering for a long while, he slowly said, "As for why we entered the pass, I do not truly understand either... I only heard Buddhist Son say that Li may perish, but the world must not perish. Some things must always be done by someone."

Li may perish, but the world must not perish...

Xie Xuanyi lowered his eyes.

After Mi Yun accepted the "Tanluan Buddha Bone," he comprehended the Dao of karma and became the new Buddhist Son.

In a sense,

this little fellow could see the "future."

For Mi Yun to say such words, he had most likely seen where that Demon Kingdom strategist had placed his piece and knew that Xuanbei Pass was about to face a great calamity.

After thinking for a moment, Xie Xuanyi asked seriously, "So... Mi Yun entered the pass as well?"

"My apologies... forgive me, but I cannot tell you."

Fude shook his head, his expression grave.

This was only his first meeting with the man in the conical hat.

Though he had acted to save him on Buddhist Son's orders, he did not know the other man's identity. He would never divulge