The expressions of those present varied. Some were envious, some wary, while others were already calculating how to draw closer to Chen Qing.
At the center of the Vajra Platform, Chen Qing drew a deep breath.
The honorary position of Guardian Vajra was undoubtedly the best possible outcome. He could obtain the subsequent cultivation methods of the Dragon Elephant Prajna Vajra Body without being bound by monastic rules.
More importantly, with this status, his actions within the Buddhist Kingdom of the Western Region would be far more convenient.
He bowed to Master Jingkong once more. "My thanks to Master Jingkong and all the Buddhist Sect's esteemed seniors for your favor."
Master Jingkong nodded slightly. Then his expression shifted, and he looked toward the depths of Great Sumeru Temple.
Almost at the same moment, Jingming, Jingxuan, Jingku, and several other eminent monks all turned to look in the same direction.
Master Jingkong turned to Chen Qing and pressed his palms together. "Mr. Chen, come with me. The Abbot wishes to see you."
Outside the Vajra Platform, the atmosphere, which had only just settled somewhat, erupted into turbulence again at Master Jingkong's words.
The Abbot wanted to see him!
Countless gazes fell in unison upon Chen Qing.
Abbot Jingchen was the current presiding abbot of Great Sumeru Temple, one of the three publicly acknowledged greatest experts of the Buddhist Kingdom. His Buddhist dharma was unfathomable, and he had lingered before the threshold of the Nascent Soul Realm for many years. He was hailed as the person most likely to attain the fruit of "Venerable."
A figure of such stature usually lived in seclusion. Even ordinary Chief Seats and elders within the temple rarely had the chance to meet him.
Yet now, he was personally summoning a disciple of the Outer Dao. The