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Chapter 561 - 340: Accountability_3
Chapter 561 - 340: Accountability_3
Chapter 561: Chapter 340: Accountability_3
“There is also the responsibility of failing to properly govern and oversee subordinates!”
Before he could finish his words, he was interrupted. Xu Yang, seated at the head, spoke with an indifferent expression, “After all, the Golden-Furred Lion is the mount of a Bodhisattva. It came here as a demon, committing atrocities and causing calamities for over five hundred years, resulting in countless innocent deaths and endless suffering. If the Bodhisattva, as its master, does not offer an explanation, how can people feel at peace?”
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As these words were spoken, everyone fell silent, including the Peony Fairy and others, who were somewhat astonished. They had not expected Xu Yang to take things this far.
Questioning a Bodhisattva?
This…!
In response, both the Cloth Sack Arhat and the Pagoda-carrying Arhat remained silent for a while before finally speaking, “What do you mean, Zhen Yuan?”
“The Purple-Gold Bell shall remain at Wuzhuang Temple.”
Xu Yang shook his head and calmly stated, “We’ll wait for the Bodhisattva or any of their disciples to come here and express their apologies, to comfort those who died in vain. Then Zhen Yuanzi will offer up this treasure with both hands, without the slightest hesitation.”
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As these words were spoken, the room fell into a deafening silence, and everyone remained quiet.
The terms were neither light nor heavy.
So long as that Great Mercy Bodhisattva would bow their head and send a disciple to admit a fault of ‘lax governance and oversight,’ then this matter could be laid to rest.
It was simple, without much pursuit.
But…
How could a Bodhisattva admit fault?
This matter, at most, could only be the responsibility of the Golden-Furred Lion, not a fault of the Bodhisattva.
To say nothing of the Bodhisattva coming personally, even sending a disciple would not be acceptable.
Because a Bodhisattva cannot be at fault, and even if there were faults, they cannot be admitted, otherwise the authority and dignity of Buddhism would be severely damaged.
Therefore…
The two from Buddhism remained silent for a while, until finally, the Cloth Sack Arhat spoke, “The Bodhisattva is in seclusion, meditating earnestly to face the Heavenly Tribulation. Indeed, there was a lack of oversight, but it was not a case of indulging subordinates…”
“So I’m only asking for an acknowledgment of the oversight,” Xu Yang interrupted, speaking calmly. “Is even a slight acknowledgment of oversight too much for the Bodhisattva to admit?”
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The Cloth Sack Arhat was speechless, unsure of how to respond.
“Indeed!”
It was at this moment that a stern shout rang out, coming from below.
Everyone turned their heads, following the voice, to see a man standing up, accompanied by a woodcutter, vehemently questioning the two from Buddhism, “Just as Zhen Yuan said, the Golden-Furred Lion has caused disasters here for over five hundred years. How many innocents have suffered miserably, and with the Bodhisattva as its master, are you saying they can’t even bear the slightest responsibility of oversight?”
It was Lord Chu Shan!
Facing Lord Chu Shan’s questioning, the Cloth Sack Arhat furrowed his brows and offered no response.
A mere Integration Cultivator was not worth his attention.
But Zhen Yuanzi’s actions…
What was his intention in doing this?
Was he deliberately making things difficult for Buddhism, or trying to win over the hearts of the South Observance Cultivation Realm and claim the moral high ground of the Righteous Path?
What was his ultimate scheme?
Full of suspicion and uncertainty, he finally managed to suppress his thoughts and said, “The words of Zhen Yuan will certainly be relayed to the Bodhisattva. However, this matter is entangled and truly difficult to explain…”
“You don’t have to explain it,” Xu Yang said with a smile, looking at the two, “Today I have entered Mahayana and can be considered your equal. Let’s consider this a bout, a match. If you win, I will personally return the Purple-Gold Bell to you!”
“This…”
Upon hearing this, the brows of the two from Buddhism furrowed even more.
After all this, was it still about a fight?
But if they could win, would they be in such a predicament?
Was he determined to step on Buddhism and become renowned in South Observance?
“Amitabha!”
The Cloth Sack Arhat sighed, “Zhen Yuan is knowledgeable and wise, beyond the reach of us two monks.”
Between the lines, there was an implication.
Xu Yang smiled lightly, “We’ll just compete with Magical Treasures and Divine Powers, without any other tactics. How about that?”
“This…”
The two were taken aback upon hearing this.
Then, regaining their composure, the Cloth Sack Arhat brought his hands together and chanted another Buddhist invocation, “Amitabha. Since Zhen Yuan insists on this course of action, we two monks can only accompany him with our lives!”
“How can there be life and death struggles at the Pill Origin Gathering today?”
Xu Yang shook his head and said with a light laugh, “Three moves per person, by any means necessary. If either of you can overcome a single move, I will offer up the Purple-Gold Bell with both hands!”