Chapter 326

• The scene at Qingping Temple was filled with tension and disbelief after the disappearance of the Yin soldiers and Yin gods. The silence that followed their departure left the temple's inhabitants questioning if they had truly witnessed the presence of the Yin gods. Niutou's earlier statement about the underworld returning, representing the will of heaven and earth, reverberated through their minds. Abbot Xuanye, realizing the gravity of the situation, turned his attention to Jingzun Luohan, who was still recovering from his battle with Fa Neng. Despite Jingzun Luohan's injured state, his earlier demand for the Buddhist sect to take over the Xuanwu Continent now seemed prophetic.
• The tension escalated as Abbot Xuanye hurried to assist Jingzun Luohan, who had fallen to the ground in his weakened state. The abbot's support revealed a shift in the temple's power dynamics, especially after Niutou's recognition of Jingzun Luohan, which hinted at deeper connections and history. The temple representatives, who had previously doubted Jingzun Luohan, now sought to appease him, understanding that the underworld's decision to take Fa Neng but not Jingzun Luohan implied the latter's legitimacy.
• Jingzun Luohan, despite his injuries, managed to assert his authority, instructing Abbot Xuanye to refrain from publicly announcing the Buddhist sect's return. He realized that the sudden appearance of the underworld complicated matters. The underworld's grievances with the Buddhist sect, rooted in ancient conflicts, made an immediate declaration unwise. Instead, Jingzun Luohan advised gathering the Buddhist sect's forces discreetly and re-establishing contact with their higher powers before making any public moves.