The atmosphere in the hall grew solemn.
Li Yingling's dissatisfaction seemed to have been brewing for a long time. Her sharp gaze stayed fixed on Wuwang, and her tone was utterly blunt.
Wuwang caught the Jade Token Li Yingling had hurled at him and listened as she elevated the matter into an issue of principle. After a moment's consideration, he said:
"We are naturally aware of Senior Chu's sincerity, and the Buddhist Sect naturally offers corresponding sincerity. Perhaps there is some misunderstanding on your part."
Before Bai Xuanling underwent Tribulation Transcendence, Chu Xingchen had been known throughout Central Province as the Fierce-Devouring True Lord. Though much of that reputation came from malicious rumors and basking in Bai Xuanling's reflected glory, it was fitting to some extent.
A certain degree of unreasonableness, along with strange methods that even bore a strong Evil Cultivator Style-the clearest thing of all was that Chu Xingchen fiercely protected his own, especially his disciples.
Chu Xingchen had even challenged Buddha Ruzhong over his Third Disciple, Chen Baiqing.
In the Buddhist Sect's internal deliberations, they had also agreed that Chu Xingchen's disciples really could determine whether the promotion of Hinayana Buddhism succeeded or failed. This was why the Buddhist Sect had accepted Li Yingling presiding over the discussions.
Wuwang naturally would not truly stand his ground against Li Yingling. After all, the Buddhist Sect was the one benefiting from promoting Hinayana Buddhism.
Having gained benefits, they naturally had to yield elsewhere.
Li Yingling made no attempt to hide the derision in her voice. "You think you can gloss over this by calling it a misunderstanding? Isn't that letting yourself off a little too easily?"
Wuwang pondered briefly, then glanced at Yun Li again.
After all, Yun Li's control over his expressions could not be called flawless-it could