As Li Yun and the others departed, the atmosphere in Jade Void Palace's plaza suddenly grew oppressive.
Yuanshi Tianzun stood there without speaking, yet everyone could sense the dissatisfaction radiating from him.
For a time, the Registered Disciples trembled in fear.
Meanwhile, Guang Chengzi and the others in the foremost area lowered their heads, not daring to look at Yuanshi Tianzun—especially Guang Chengzi.
His face was filled with regret and shame.
This Three Teachings Exchange Conference appeared to have benefited everyone, but Chan Teachings had actually suffered the greatest loss.
Especially Guang Chengzi.
He was the only one who had been directly stripped of his status as a Direct Disciple.
Even though Duobao had also been stripped of his position as chief disciple, he was still a Direct Disciple. In that regard, he was far better off than Guang Chengzi.
"Raise your heads!"
After a long while, Yuanshi Tianzun's imposing voice rang out.
In an instant, all the Chan Teachings disciples present raised their heads to look at Yuanshi Tianzun, their hearts filled with unease and apprehension.
Yuanshi Tianzun did not waste words. He said bluntly, "I am deeply disappointed in your performance this time!"
"Defeat by Human Teachings at this Three Teachings Exchange Conference was inevitable. Whether Xuandu or Li Yun, both are exceptionally outstanding among their peers."
"But shrinking from battle before it began and disregarding the honor and dignity of the entire sect is an utterly disgraceful act. If he were not my disciple, I would have erased him completely long ago."
As soon as those words fell, every Chan Teachings disciple present shuddered.
Then, their gazes instinctively turned toward Guang Chengzi, and traces of schadenfreude and contempt flashed in their eyes.
They all knew whom Yuanshi Tianzun was referring to and who had incurred his dissatisfaction.