Regarding Han Zixiao’s matters, Wang Junze naturally couldn’t inform Monk Benyin, not because he feared that Xuankong Temple threatened Han Zixiao. Even if all the experts of Xuankong Temple mobilized in the Secret Realm, they wouldn’t be able to do anything to Han Zixiao.

It’s just that Han Zixiao clearly doesn’t want to be disturbed by others, so Wang Junze naturally couldn’t reveal it. After all, for Wang Junze, Han Zixiao is like a respected elder.

Moreover, this involves the Guan Family. If leaked, it would undoubtedly betray the Guan Family. Now, under Han Zixiao’s guidance, the Guan Family is considered an ally of Wang Junze, so there’s no reason to harm the Guan Family without cause.

After a moment of silence, Monk Benyin also did not continue to ask.

Having known Wang Junze for quite some time, Monk Benyin is well aware of what kind of person Wang Junze is. Since he won’t speak, even threatening him further would be meaningless.

After thinking about it, Monk Benyin slowly said, “Such a reason can persuade me, but it can’t persuade Xuankong Temple.”

From his heart, Monk Benyin actually didn’t want to turn against Wang Junze. However, many things, even for him, can’t be just based on temperament. After all, he has Xuankong Temple behind him and must consider Xuankong Temple’s position.

With a casual smile, Wang Junze calmly said, “Master, it seems you have something more to say. Since we’re on this topic, why not be more direct… Master, what are your conditions? Feel free to say, let’s see if I can accept them.”

“I don’t want to fight you, but you at least need to give me a reason good enough to convince Xuankong Temple.”

Looking at Wang Junze, Monk Benyin calmly replied, “Xuankong Temple can withdraw from the Nether Sea, but… what can you offer Xuankong Temple?”

With a slight frown, Wang Junze was somewhat puzzled by Monk Benyin’s meaning.

“Sorry, I don’t quite understand… Besides the Nether Sea, I seem to have no other interests to give up?”

“I mean… yourself!”

Shaking his head, Monk Benyin seriously said, “Others care about the interests of the Nether Sea, but to me, Wang Tanyue himself is far more important than the Nether Sea.”

“Master, you couldn’t possibly want me to join Xuankong Temple, could you?”

With a bitter smile, Wang Junze spread his hands and helplessly said, “I don’t oppose the Buddhist Sect, but I also have no intention of becoming a monk.”

“Wang Tanyue misunderstood.”

With a light chuckle, Monk Benyin explained, “Not everyone in our temple is a monk; there are many lay disciples, just like ordinary people. Moreover… I don’t wish for you to join Xuankong Temple.”

“To put it not so nicely, even if Wang Tanyue is willing to join our temple, our temple wouldn’t dare to accept nowadays.”

“…”

These words amused Wang Junze.

Indeed, just the trouble stirred up in the Capital City alone is something no sect can endure, not to mention the matters of the Fallen Demon. Even the Profound Moon Sword Sect had to sever ties with Wang Junze. Xuankong Temple accepting Wang Junze at this time would be unusual.

“Then what does Master mean?”

“Wang Tanyue is fated with Buddhism, would you be willing to try cultivating our Buddhist Sect’s technique?”

Looking up at Wang Junze, Monk Benyin slowly asked, “I know you have fallen into demonic ways, but this demonic energy isn’t necessarily good for long-term cultivation! Our Buddhist Sect’s technique provides the greatest advantage: harmony and balance, and it can also resolve the fiendish aura on you.”

Upon hearing this, Wang Junze finally understood Monk Benyin’s meaning.

Xuankong Temple wants to establish some ties with him, similar to the Profound Moon Sword Sect. Although Wang Junze has now exited the Profound Moon Sword Sect, everyone knows Wang Junze won’t become an enemy of the Profound Moon Sword Sect.

Xuankong Temple’s intention is the same; Wang Junze’s current rise cannot be stopped, so it’d be better to align with Wang Junze, making him one of their own.

What Wang Junze found puzzling was: on what basis does Xuankong Temple assume that merely cultivating the Buddhist Sect’s technique would make him inclined towards them? What if he only takes the benefits but doesn’t care for Xuankong Temple at all?

Thinking of this, Wang Junze couldn’t help but ask, “Is it just cultivating the Buddhist Sect’s technique? Are there any other conditions?”

“No!”

With a slight smile, Monk Benyin seemed to see through Wang Junze’s thoughts, explaining, “Our Buddhist Family speaks of cause and effect; where there’s a cause, there must be an effect. I’m very knowledgeable in this aspect. As long as there’s a karmic connection with Wang Tanyue, that’s enough for me.”

Hearing this, Wang Junze’s heart couldn’t help but tense slightly.

Back in the Capital City, Monk Benyin once mentioned he could sever karma. Although Wang Junze doesn’t understand such methods, he vaguely sensed the danger within it.

Moreover, the more certain Monk Benyin appeared, the more uneasy Wang Junze felt.

At this point, unless he wanted to turn against Monk Benyin, he had no reason to refuse.

After considering for a moment, Wang Junze slowly replied, “Since Master has said this much, if I still refuse, it would be quite ungrateful of me. Okay! I’ll agree to this matter! However, I’m just a layman, and whether I can succeed, I dare not guarantee.”

Wang Junze remained somewhat cautious at heart, wanting first to see the technique they offered to ensure it doesn’t harbor any hidden tricks before deciding whether to cultivate it.

“Amitabha Buddha!”

Monk Benyin gently chanted a Buddhist prayer and smiled, “You don’t need to go through much trouble. As long as Wang Tanyue agrees, I’ll transmit the teachings to you right now!”

“???”

Upon hearing Monk Benyin’s words, Wang Junze instantly felt a sense of foreboding. However, he had no grounds to refuse any further.

“Buddha is merciful!”

Monk Benyin joined his hands, and suddenly, a trace of Buddha Light emanated from him. His fingers formed a Buddha Seal, and in an instant, a ray of Buddha Light fell upon Wang Junze.

For a moment, Wang Junze felt as if he was immersed in the Buddha Light, surrounded by Buddha’s voice, uncontrollably merging into his body and Divine Soul.

Within his sea of consciousness, the Sword Soul quivered slightly!

If Wang Junze truly wished to refuse, he could naturally sever the Buddha Light with his Sword Intent, but that would undoubtedly mean turning against the other party.

Furthermore, apart from feeling a bit out of place, Wang Junze could indeed sense that the Buddha Light was harmless. Both his physical body and Divine Soul could even gain some benefits.

Upon realizing this, Wang Junze immediately suppressed his distracting thoughts, letting the Buddha Light fall on him, while simultaneously urging the Heart Method of Chess Swordsmanship to keep himself alert and not get lost in Buddha’s voice.

Soon, Wang Junze began to perceive a large section of scripture involuntarily entering his mind, being clearly memorized.

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