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"Datong Zen Master" said, looking into the void, "Kid, if you have the ability, then run."
"Are you talking to me?" Zhao Yang asked, pointing at himself in surprise. After all, when he had used Divine Sense to observe Master of the Myriad Spirits Sect Ji Wudao, he had not been detected. Yet now, he had awakened as a Core Formation Stage practitioner, and his Divine Sense had become even more powerful. How could he have been noticed by the high-ranking members of Xuanfo Temple?
"They're not here for good intentions. The matter of the Haotian Pill must have been discovered; such a big commotion can't be hidden. Should I run or not? I've heard from my senior brother that his master is no kind soul; if I'm not careful, I might end up in pieces. The one who just spoke must be his master, giving me a heads-up to run. Does he really think he can catch me?" Zhao Yang hesitated in his heart.
"Junior Brother!" A voice called out, and Song Baliang appeared in front of him in an instant, tears glistening in his eyes. "I thought I would never see you again!"
Looking at the sincere expression on Song Baliang's face, Zhao Yang felt moved and smiled as he replied, "I thought so too. Did you save me?"
"It wasn't me; I was also severely injured. It was my master who saved me. However, I heard that you were brought back by the host. His Buddhist teachings are profound and his Divine Power vast; it must have been him who saved you."
"Is that the old monk sitting benevolently in the main hall?" Zhao Yang asked, puzzled; he had no recollection of him.
Song Baliang understood that Zhao Yang had used Divine Sense to observe the situation in the hall, so he wasn't surprised. He nodded and continued, "The Haotian Secret Realm collapsed, and the barrier shattered; everyone could enter. Everything inside was looted, even several dominant beast overlords from the Haotian Secret Realm were killed by various sects for their materials. The inner core of the Hell Python Bull is incredibly miraculous; it's said that it was taken by Elder Sidu Yuanzheng from Azure Cloud Palace. Junior Brother, did you obtain the Haotian Pill?"
Zhao Yang nodded, knowing this matter couldn't be concealed; there was no way to deny it.
Song Baliang nodded again and said, "No wonder! The host mentioned that the medicinal power within your body is overwhelming; an ordinary person would have exploded long ago from such power. Even if I took it, I would perish instantly; it's no different from poison. I really don't understand how the Haotian Pill could possess such immense potency."
Following Song Baliang, Zhao Yang arrived at the main hall of Xuanfo Temple. Along the way, some monks looked at Zhao Yang with strange expressions. The disciples in the hall had already dispersed; only the host and Four Divine Monks remained. Datong Zen Master glanced at Zhao Yang and grunted, "At least you know how to behave and didn't run away. Otherwise, don't think that just because you've achieved Core Formation and swallowed the Haotian Pill that you're invincible!"
Zhao Yang politely replied, "Zhao Yang does not dare."
The host of Xuanfo Temple said, "Zhao Yang, you indeed obtained the Haotian Pill?"
Zhao Yang nodded without hiding anything; the medicinal power within him had not dissipated and could easily be detected with a slight probe.
The host of Xuanfo Temple nodded and said, "Hmm, good. Although one of our Buddhist Sect's precepts prohibits falsehoods, the matter of the Haotian Pill is significant. This secret should be known only to us at Xuanfo Temple; it's best if you don't mention it to others. Otherwise, there may be endless troubles ahead and even a threat to your life."
"This is your protection for me?" Zhao Yang wondered, as he did not fully trust Xuanfo Temple, even with his senior brother present. However, he replied, "Thank you for the reminder, and I am also grateful for your life-saving grace."
The abbot of Xuanfo Temple nodded and said, "It was someone else who saved you, not me. But I cannot reveal that person's identity; you may consider it as my doing."
Zhao Yang was a clever man and could tell that the person in question had a close relationship with the abbot of Xuanfo Temple; otherwise, the abbot would not have accepted his gratitude on behalf of another.
Datong Zen Master fixed his sharp gaze on Zhao Yang and said, "Your name is Zhao Yang, right?"
Zhao Yang nodded and replied, "I go by Zhao Yang without changing my name or surname. What do you wish to teach me, Master?"
"Oh? Quite confident, are we? Let me ask you this: Did you deliberately close the entrance to the Haotian Secret Realm?" Datong Zen Master demanded.
"Yes!" Zhao Yang admitted honestly.
"Why did you close it?"
"Because I was unhappy, so I closed it!" Zhao Yang felt a bit annoyed by Datong Zen Master's questioning, thinking he was asking trivial matters.
"Oh? You closed it because you were unhappy? Do you know how much good entertainment you've blocked for me?"
"Huh?"
"Junior brother! Junior brother! Ahem, junior brother..." Datong? The abbot and three Divine Monks looked at Datong Zen Master with strange expressions.
Datong Zen Master snorted and continued without feeling any impropriety in his questions. "Let me ask you again: You deceived and killed the Holy Son of You Xian Sect, didn't you? And you also injured the Holy Son of Azure Cloud Palace."
Zhao Yang fell silent, unsure whether he should respond.
Datong Zen Master added, "Don't think that if you don't admit it, I won't know. You killed them; that's your business. It has nothing to do with me. But why are you pretending to be a monk from Xuanfo Temple?"
"This... I never said I was a monk; others called me a monk, so I just acknowledged it. However, I never claimed to be a monk from Xuanfo Temple," Zhao Yang explained.
"Hmph." Datong Zen Master snorted, "You shaved your head; who wouldn't think you're a monk? If you admit you're a monk, who wouldn't associate you with Xuanfo Temple? Do you know that in this trial of the Haotian Secret Realm, our Xuanfo Temple only sent this fool?"
Datong Zen Master pointed at Song Baliang, who nodded proudly.
"And I'm this fool's master. You impersonated him and killed someone—specifically, their Holy Son. Naturally, they will come looking for me. I've been questioned by over a hundred people today. Now tell me, how do we settle this?"
"Datong? You..." the abbot of Xuanfo Temple interjected.
"Uh, Abbot, I see you're tired today; why not go rest for a bit?" The Great Compassion Zen Master, who had a dignified appearance but was slightly overweight, spoke as he pushed the abbot out of the main hall.
"My goodness, what an unseemly display! And it looks like they're trying to extort me," Zhao Yang thought, feeling incredulous at the scene unfolding before him.
After the abbot was dragged out by the Great Compassion Zen Master, he exchanged glances with Great Suffering Zen Master and Datong Zen Master before turning to Zhao Yang with mischievous smiles. Sensing something was off, Zhao Yang suddenly felt Song Baliang tugging at him to run outside. "Junior Brother, run! They're trying to rob us!"
Zhao Yang was stunned. Monks of such high repute robbing? He had barely taken two steps when his vision blurred, and Datong Zen Master appeared before them, kicking Song Baliang away while angrily shouting, "You traitorous thing! How dare you help an outsider!"
Song Baliang got up from the ground and clutched his chest as he pleaded with Datong Zen Master, "Master, please spare Zhao Yang. After all, he's my junior brother. You've already taken quite a bit from me; can't you leave his things alone?"
"What nonsense are you spouting? Your things were mine to begin with! But he has caused me immense trouble. All the major sects are now demanding answers from me because they say my disciple killed their Holy Son. Hundreds of sects are involved! Should I hand you over or him? If they didn't know my reputation from years ago, do you think they wouldn't come knocking at my door? This is what I deserve; otherwise, he would have been hunted down long ago after swallowing the Haotian Pill! I deserve some compensation!" Datong Zen Master scolded Song Baliang for his actions.
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