Since Chu Xingchen had shown his stance in both words and actions, he at least gave the impression of complete sincerity.
Besides, Chu Xingchen now possessed ample fame and prestige.
After considering it for a moment, Ru Nan felt that, from any angle, attempting to forge a genuine friendship with Chu Xingchen this time was both necessary and the most rewarding choice.
Most importantly, this opportunity might only come once.
Ru Nan would never believe that Chu Xingchen was truly innocent enough to tolerate the Buddhist Sect again and again.
Having made up his mind, Ru Nan turned his gaze toward Wuwang:
"Though the Buddhist Sect has stabilized somewhat for now, the crisis remains. Chu Xingchen now bears the Heavenly Mandate, and since his sincerity appears genuine, the Buddhist Sect naturally has its own breadth of spirit."
"As for promoting Hinayana Buddhism, there is no need to follow the drafted terms either. Whatever the Buddhist Sect ought to shoulder, we shall shoulder ourselves. Whatever we ought to do, we shall do ourselves."
"Acting miserly would only make others think the Buddhist Sect petty."
"As one of the Eighteen Immortal Sects, we ought to display the bearing befitting them."
Ru Nan spoke steadily, his voice deep and weighty, yet every word stirred the heart and set the blood surging.
Wuwang immediately cupped his hands and replied:
"I accept the Venerable Buddha's decree. But will a Buddha be appointed to oversee this matter?"
Ru Nan looked at Wuwang, the Buddhist Child in the Body Integration Realm, and pondered for a moment. Thinking over the Buddhas currently within the Buddhist Sect, he really could not pick one who was certain not to cause problems.
The Mundane Buddhas had always held a hostile attitude toward Chu Xingchen. Whether it was pointing his sword at