"Ha-ha..."
Everyone laughed in unison.
After all, "Pudu Cihang" was Cihang's real name. When she traveled among the Buddhist Sect, she had already become renowned.
In ancient times, Lü Dongbin and Pudu Cihang had both been famous immortals and deities, worshiped by the people and known far and wide.
Later, after the Manchus entered the pass, the Daoist Sect's status was once again suppressed. After all, the Ming Dynasty had treated Taoism as the state religion. In such a politically sensitive situation, the Manchus elevated Lamaism's status to consolidate their rule.
Lamaism also believed in Buddhism. After enduring repeated cultural influences, as well as the popularization of the film and television industries—especially after Shaolin Temple-related works rose to prominence—it was heavily promoted as a commercial gimmick. With the assistance of martial arts novels, the Buddhist Sect's reputation became increasingly popular.
Pudu Cihang, who had been advancing ahead of them, suddenly noticed the commotion. In full view of the public, he did not come over, but walked straight past them and eventually disappeared.
"Whew... The Imperial Advisor's pressure is truly overwhelming. No wonder all the civil and military officials, even the Emperor, trust him so deeply." Commander Zuo sighed in relief.
"Bullshit! This is clearly a demon! Whenever a nation is on the verge of collapse, demons will cause trouble. The world is going to fall into chaos again!" Yan Chixia shouted angrily, his face full of displeasure.
"All right..." Xuanming waved her hand and said, "The world will remain chaotic for a while longer. You should focus on cultivating yourselves. However, Pudu Cihang won't live much longer..."
As she spoke, Xuanming suddenly hooked an arm around Cihang's neck, inhaled her fragrance, and wore a smug expression as she teased, "Tsk, tsk... You certainly smell like a woman."
"Senior Xuanming, stop