After hearing Peacock Great Bright King's words, Maitreya Buddha could only smile.
Under normal circumstances, Peacock Great Bright King was indeed qualified to take part in these peace talks, but they did not want her here now.
It would have been one thing if Peacock Great Bright King stood with the Buddhist Sect, but she was now standing with the Mystic Spirit King—with the Demon Clan.
"Peacock Great Bright King, I know you care deeply for the Buddhist Sect, but Tathagata has issued orders for this occasion as well. Only I am permitted to lead a number of Buddhist Sect disciples in these peace talks; everyone else is forbidden from attending. I hope Peacock Great Bright King will forgive us," Maitreya Buddha explained.
Peacock Great Bright King stared at Maitreya Buddha without immediately speaking.
Under Peacock Great Bright King's gaze, Maitreya Buddha felt somewhat uneasy. After all, her seniority far exceeded his. Even the Buddha had to show her considerable deference, much less Maitreya Buddha.
"Peacock Great Bright King, it is not that I deliberately wish to stop you. This is the highest order of the Buddhist Sect, and I cannot change it," Maitreya Buddha continued. He was unwilling to yield, because once Peacock Great Bright King entered Fallen Dao Mountain and took part in the peace talks, dealing with Uchiha Shin would become even more difficult.
Nine Heavens Mysterious Maiden alone was already hard enough to handle. If Peacock Great Bright King were added to the mix, who could possibly deal with them?
"Peacock Great Bright King, we of the Dao Sect also have rules. Apart from those selected, no one else is permitted to enter Fallen Dao Mountain for the peace talks," Yuanshi Tianzun said with a smile as he stepped forward.
After all, Peacock Great Bright King