Li Er watched Shakyamuni being swallowed and shook his head helplessly.
"What was this supposed to mean? Why had the Phoenix Clan gotten involved? Could Kong Xuan have plans of his own?"
Yuanfeng had been away from the Primordial Wilderness for many years now, and Huo Ling'er spent almost all her time with Mo Yuan.
It was Kong Xuan who led the Phoenix Clan.
What they did not know, however, was that Kong Xuan was just as bewildered at that moment.
He had simply been enjoying the spectacle from the sidelines, happily munching on melon seeds, never expecting the trouble to suddenly land on his own Phoenix Clan.
Just then, outside Phoenix Heaven, a golden Buddha avatar ten thousand feet tall appeared, radiating boundless golden light and an oppressive might that bore down on everyone.
"Kong Xuan, what is the meaning of this from your Phoenix Clan?"
Seeing Zhunti's golden avatar, Kong Xuan felt rather helpless as well.
Meanwhile, countless powers throughout the Immortal Realm turned their attention toward them.
They all wanted to know why the Phoenix Clan had suddenly attacked Buddhism. More than that, they wanted to see what sparks would fly when these two great powers collided.
For a time, storm clouds gathered outside Phoenix Heaven, drawing eyes from every direction.
Within Phoenix Heaven, Kong Xuan emerged with the Phoenix Clan's senior members and stood before Zhunti.
His expression was calm, his robes fluttering in the wind. Even facing a Sage, he showed not the slightest sign of retreat.
"Saint Zhunti, our Phoenix Clan will certainly give Buddhism an explanation for this matter."
Zhunti snorted coldly at his words. "Kong Xuan, your clan's Golden-Winged Great Peng Bird swallowed the Buddhist disciple of our faith, and now you think a mere 'explanation' will settle this? I demand that