Chapter 705 - 706: The Two Characters of True Feeling!

Chapter 705: Chapter 706: The Two Characters of True Feeling!

Tianyan Sect, Sect Main Hall.

Runan led the Buddhist sect’s Buddhas, who had taken their seats in order.

This was a major event for the Buddhist sect, but likewise for Tianyan Sect.

Counting carefully, it seemed this was the first time the Buddhist sect’s Honored Buddha had personally visited another sect.

Every exception carried the risk that exceptions might bring.

For such an occasion, Lu Xuan naturally had to be present, responsible for receiving the Buddhist sect’s visitors. Yanyun also couldn’t escape the hard labor—besides being responsible for the proceedings, she also had to handle any emergencies.

Besides the Buddhas, the Buddhist sect had also brought two Buddhist Sons and several Bodhisattvas and Arhats as attendants. The formation was not small.

Lu Xuan sat in the main seat, his expression gentle as he looked at Runan, who also showed a slight smile:

"I’ve long heard of the Honored Buddha’s great name, but only today do I get to meet you in person."

Looking at status alone, Lu Xuan was Tianyan Sect Master and Runan was Honored Buddha—nominally, their positions were equal.

Runan was genuinely at Tribulation Transcendence cultivation, while Lu Xuan was only at Mahayana realm, so there was still a gap.

Naturally, this didn’t mean Lu Xuan was truly a level below Runan. After all, Lu Xuan’s position as Sect Master was legitimately recognized by all of Tianyan Sect, and he could mobilize Tribulation Transcendence cultivators.

At least Tianyan Sect’s Tribulation Transcendence cultivators were far more obedient than the Buddhist sect’s.

But the gap in cultivation realm sometimes still gave an advantage in conversation.

Runan’s gaze lifted slightly, his smile undiminished:

"This seat feels the same. Fate brings us together like this."

Lu Xuan chuckled twice and began making small talk with Runan.

Runan naturally had to respond.

He had thought this was just a formality—chat a bit to improve the atmosphere, then discuss the real business and invite Chu Xingchen, the main figure, out.

But Lu Xuan seemed to really get into the conversation, chatting from Tianyan Sect’s founding all the way to the past when they and the Buddhist sect had a close relationship, helping each other.

There had naturally been instances of mutual help—after all, with enough time, anything could happen.

The so-called mutual help was most likely ganging up with the Buddhist sect to scam some unlucky fellow.

Compared to mutual help, the number of times Tianyan Sect had tried every method to scam the Buddhist sect was exponentially higher.

Runan naturally knew this in his heart, but he also cooperated very well, beginning to look forward to the vision of future joint development with Tianyan Sect—even though he didn’t believe a word of it in his heart.

Finally, they praised each other’s disciples.

Anyway, good words didn’t cost money, so just say them.

But this casual chat also had its limits.

Anyway, when Lu Xuan was about to have Yanyun go up and further envision the future vision of joint development with the Buddhist sect.

Runan understood that Lu Xuan was stalling for time—especially when Yanyun really went up and spouted envision nonsense.

Setting aside his inner emotions, Runan still patiently listened to Yanyun’s envisioning to the end.

Naturally, Runan hadn’t been listening seriously. Instead, he was calculating in his heart.

Chu Xingchen had clearly agreed to the meeting, so what was the meaning of stalling for time at the meeting.

Was it a show of strength... or was he preparing some backup plan?

Runan’s gaze swept over Yanyun, who was still envisioning the future, and finally turned to Lu Xuan. His eyes were calm, yet steady and carrying pressure.

Facing that gaze, Lu Xuan just half-closed his eyes, looking at Yanyun—as if to say, I’m not looking at you so I don’t know you’re looking at me.

"Since ancient times, the two sects have upheld the path of righteousness. Previously, there may have been reasons that led to poor communication. In the future, we must abandon past grievances..."

Yanyun stared at the Tribulation Transcendence cultivator’s gaze, her expression calm as if reciting a script, reading without emotion.

"Good, truly worthy of being Tianyan Sect’s current core disciple. Indeed envisioning an incredibly promising future."

Outside the hall, Chu Xingchen’s voice suddenly interrupted Yanyun’s envisioning.

Yanyun’s gaze turned to see Chu Xingchen walking slowly into the hall, supported by Xie Lingyu. After bowing slightly, she sensibly returned to her seat.

This script still had about half left to recite. Chu Xingchen was actually punctual this time.

Yanyun had thought she’d really have to freely envision for a long time.

Runan’s expression grew solemn. His gaze turned, and he clearly felt the Primordial Chaos Twin Spirit Beads isolating Chu Xingchen’s aura.

Without using divine sense to probe, relying on sight alone couldn’t perceive Chu Xingchen’s current specific condition.

Chu Xingchen leaned half on Xie Lingyu as he walked into the hall. First he smiled at Lu Xuan, then his gaze turned to Runan. He slowly steadied his figure, then took two slow breaths before bowing with cupped hands:

"Please forgive this sick body, Honored Buddha. My injuries haven’t healed, and I truly lacked the strength to meet with you before. I hope the Honored Buddha understands."

Runan stood up, speaking in a gentle tone:

"There’s no need for forgiveness. It was my lack of consideration."

Hearing this, Chu Xingchen’s expression seemed to relax. He reached out and leaned lightly on Xie Lingyu again, then slowly said:

"The Honored Buddha is sincere. That day, I personally saw the Honored Buddha block the demon race for me. I should have personally visited the Honored Buddha long ago, but my sick body was temporarily unwell, so I asked Fellow Daoist Yanyun to host on my behalf."

Xie Lingyu’s brows furrowed slightly. Following Chu Xingchen’s preset plan, she directly interrupted Chu Xingchen, who was preparing to speak more:

"Go sit down first. Don’t stand for too long."

Chu Xingchen’s words were interrupted. His expression showed slight embarrassment as he smiled at Runan.

Runan immediately showed an understanding expression, gesturing slightly for Chu Xingchen to sit first.

Chu Xingchen slowly sat down, then coughed lightly twice before his gaze slowly turned to Runan.

Runan looked at Chu Xingchen, but in his heart he also felt that Chu Xingchen was planning to drag things out. After all, time wasn’t on Runan’s side. If real changes occurred, or if Chu Xingchen took advantage of his absence from the Buddhist sect to use methods and trick away another Karma Buddha.

By then, when Runan truly lost his bargaining chips, that would be when Chu Xingchen gained the most.

Chu Xingchen raised his gaze, his tone sincere:

"My body is unwell, and I can’t handle affairs for too long."

Hearing this, Runan became more certain of his thoughts. If his body was unwell and he couldn’t handle things for long, then chatting a bit and resting for a day was inevitable.

But the next words from Chu Xingchen made Runan feel strange.

His tone was light but firm:

"So, let’s get straight to the topic. No need for pleasantries. After all, the Honored Buddha’s time is also precious."

"First, if the Buddhist sect had truly fallen into the demonic path, the Honored Buddha wouldn’t have opened the Buddha kingdom to block the attacking demons for me that day, and Huawu True Buddha wouldn’t have held the Nirvana Relic to cover me."

Runan’s gaze carried both joy and surprise as he looked at Chu Xingchen.

Chu Xingchen faced that gaze, smiled lightly, and nodded:

"Perhaps there were some misunderstandings in the past, but with the great tribulation at hand, it’s not the time to dwell on grievances. What matters is right and wrong."

"The Buddhist sect is still righteous and good. It was just that past misunderstandings weren’t clarified. After the meeting with the Buddhist sect ends, I will immediately make a statement."

Runan nodded gently, then waited for Chu Xingchen’s next sentence—the "but" and the demands.

Like Runan having Chu Xingchen verify the Buddhist sect’s situation, and all Buddhas cooperating with inspections, etc.

These were the points to contest.

But Chu Xingchen’s words turned again:

"Next is the Radiant Buddha matter the Honored Buddha raised. Actually, this isn’t something I alone can decide."

Hearing this, Runan’s eyes half-closed. After a moment, he slowly spoke:

"Let’s put that aside for now. Regarding the statement matter mentioned earlier, doesn’t Fellow Daoist Chu need our Buddhist sect’s cooperation?"

Chu Xingchen nodded:

"Naturally, we need to cooperate in promoting it together."

"What else?"

"Naturally nothing else." Chu Xingchen’s gaze was sincere. "I also know something about the Buddhist sect’s current situation."

"Less games, more sincerity. For the Honored Buddha, for the Buddhist sect—that’s true feeling."

Runan was speechless, looking at Chu Xingchen before him and those words.

Recalling Chu Xingchen’s previous expression of pushing his luck even further.

The two characters of true feeling...

They truly made him feel not real at all.

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