At the same time, Zen Master Red Eyebrow, after obtaining Fa Hai's Golden Body, did not return to Jinshan Temple immediately.

On the contrary, he made a trip to Lingyin Temple.

The presence of a Foundation Level being upon arrival drew several piercing gazes from deep within the Lingyin Temple, and the entire Inner Heaven and Earth instantly filled with terror.

Fortunately, those in the ancestral grounds of Lingyin Temple soon realized that the visitor was a Foundation from Jinshan Temple.

The aura that intimidated enemies vanished, allowing the pervasive pressure to disperse.

"Why have you... emerged from seclusion?"

From the ancestral grounds, a voice of doubt came from a peer of Zen Master Red Eyebrow.

"It concerns the millennial rise and fall of Jinshan Temple; I had no choice but to emerge from seclusion,"

Zen Master Red Eyebrow responded, his tone filled with helplessness.

"Have you invited Fa Hai to descend to the mortal world?" the presence in the ancestral grounds asked.

"Yes, I have,"

Zen Master Red Eyebrow replied, then calmly stated, "This time I come, firstly to reclaim the Leifeng Pagoda, and secondly, to ask for the help of Lingyin Temple in finding the reincarnated form of Fa Hai."

"I see."

The presence in the ancestral grounds murmured and then fell silent.

Zen Master Red Eyebrow rode the clouds to the gates of Lingyin Temple.

By then, all the monks of Lingyin Temple had hurriedly come out to greet him, and Abbot Chen Yin, with great courtesy, bowed with his palms together, saying:

"Greetings, Ancestor of Jinshan Temple!"

His heart was shocked, completely unexpected that the Foundation of Jinshan Temple had come forth.

And Zen Master Red Eyebrow, slightly stunned, looked at the vast realms, but with scattered Buddhist halls as Lingyin Temple appeared desolate, couldn't help but wonder.

"Why have you fallen to such a state?"

It was widely acknowledged that Lingyin Temple had a much deeper foundation than Jinshan Temple. Even though Jinshan Temple produced Fa Hai, it was only for those few hundred years that it briefly outshone Lingyin Temple.

After Fa Hai's influence waned, Lingyin Temple remained steadily the second Saint Sect.

But what kind of place is this before my eyes?

A temple to the east, a Buddhist hall to the west, separated by miles; such desolate regions hardly carry the demeanor of the Buddhist Saint Sect.

This couldn't even compare to a strand of hair of Jinshan Temple...

The descendants of Lingyin Temple have squandered thousands of years of foundation to such a miserable state?

Zen Master Red Eyebrow's expression was peculiar.

Chen Yin also couldn't help but look embarrassed, gritting his teeth as he said:

"To speak the truth, all this is the doing of a Daoist."

"That Daoist, Master Uncle you should also know."

Zen Master Red Eyebrow looked slightly startled, blurting out: "The one from Qingfeng Temple?"

"Precisely!"

Chen Yin looked resentful.

"That scoundrel defies heaven, not only stealing away the Golden Body of Patriarch Fa Hai from Jinshan Temple but later caused chaos in our Lingyin Temple."

"I coincidentally went to your temple to mourn the recently deceased Brother Ku Wu that day, never expecting a leak of information, allowing the scoundrel to exploit the situation..."

His tone was filled with indignation.

Yet his speech was extremely tactful, subtly indicating that though Lingyin Temple suffered, Jinshan Temple also lost Fa Hai's Golden Body.

In comparison, both were equally disgraced.

Zen Master Red Eyebrow didn't address the implications in his words, merely said plainly, "The Golden Body of Fa Hai, I have retrieved from Black Mountain."

Chen Yin was stunned: "What?"

In his eyes, an inexplicable annoyance emerged.

Considering Lingyin Temple suffered such heavy losses just a few days ago, all for the sake of seizing the Golden Body of Fa Hai!

And now Jinshan Temple... actually had already taken the Golden Body back...

Realizing this, he couldn't help but feel resentful towards his own Ancestor.

Both being Foundations, Jinshan Temple's was willing to act.

Theirs remained inactive even as their home was emptied; how could Lingyin Temple ever hope to flourish eternally this way?

"What prosperity!"

"I come this time to retrieve the Leifeng Pagoda." At this moment, Zen Master Red Eyebrow spoke again, his tone calm.

"This... "

Chen Yin's face changed slightly, an uneasy glint flashed in his eyes.

"What? Is it inconvenient?" Zen Master Red Eyebrow's tone was indifferent.

"Convenient, how could it be inconvenient?"

Not daring to conceal it, Chen Yin, with a thought, took out the already damaged Leifeng Pagoda from his personal space ring.

He hesitantly offered it with both hands, saying: "This item almost fell into the hands of that Daoist from Qingfeng Temple; it was Brother Dust Spirit who risked everything to claim it back, so, concerned that our forces weren't well-prepared when we went to confront him, we brought along the Leifeng Pagoda."

"Originally, we intended to return the Leifeng Pagoda to Jinshan Temple afterward, but who expected... who expected we'd encounter the Black Mountain Demon Fiend."

"Not only did Brother Dust Spirit die heroically, but even this Immortal Tower was damaged..."

His tone was filled with sorrow, tears faintly appearing in his eyes.

Without expression, Zen Master Red Eyebrow put the Leifeng Pagoda away in his sleeve, then said lightly:

"I already know about the previous events; later I will personally go to Qingfeng Temple to solve the threat for the Buddhist Sect."

"As for you..."

Zen Master Red Eyebrow stated indifferently:

"Mobilize the local Buddhist Sects and help search for newborns today, those bearing the Celestial Dragon, and send them to my Jinshan Temple."

His tone was calm, not like a command, but somehow carried an irrefutable authority.

Chen Yin immediately clasped his hands together, bowing: "Rest assured, Master Uncle, once any are found, I will send them to Jinshan Temple at the earliest!"

There was joy in his eyes.

This Foundation level would soon head to Qingfeng Temple to eliminate that Daoist, much to Chen Yin's delight.

After giving his instructions, Zen Master Red Eyebrow was about to fly away when he turned back and said to Chen Yin with deep meaning:

"An abbot's thoughts can be good."

"But as troubled times approach, the Buddhist Sect should unite."

"Do not focus your mind on your fellow sect members."

Chen Yin's body trembled, clearly understanding that his counterpart was reprimanding him regarding the Leifeng Pagoda and his intentions to seize Fa Hai's Golden Body.

He swallowed, bowing lower: "Thank you for your teachings, Master Uncle!"

…

Zen Master Red Eyebrow returned to Jinshan Temple.

When he handed over Fa Hai's Golden Body and the damaged Leifeng Pagoda to Ku Shen, the entire temple's disciples were elated!

What is called Foundation?

This is called Foundation!

To them, matters exceedingly difficult were easily resolved once a Foundation left seclusion.

This is the power of Foundation!

"Ancestor, are you leaving?"

Upon seeing the Ancestor about to leave after just returning, Ku Shen couldn't help but be slightly puzzled.

"I have little time left. While I still have time, I'll help resolve the matter with that Daoist for you,"

Zen Master Red Eyebrow said casually.

All the monks were overjoyed upon hearing this.

This plight of Jinshan Temple's dire situation could all be attributed to Qingfeng Temple's machinations.

They yearned day and night to eliminate that Daoist to avenge their heavy grievances!

Now seeing the Ancestor heading there, everyone was naturally overjoyed. However, outwardly, Ku Shen and others still feigned a sorrowful demeanor, saying:

"Ancestor has cultivation reaching the heavens; there must still be a way to extend your life!"

Zen Master Red Eyebrow, expressionless, turned and left directly.

Inside, he felt no gratitude whatsoever.

"If you weren't so worthless, would I have had to break my seclusion?"

He grumbled to himself, leaving without turning back.

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