At this moment, the focus of the surrounding monks was still on the two individuals competing in the Martial Arts bout.
When Fan Wang called out, "Great Master," many people immediately shifted their gaze toward Li Xuanxiao.
To be addressed as 'Great Master' by a High Monk who had cultivated for many years meant one was at least a High Monk within Fanyin Temple!
Thinking along these lines, they looked over, only to be surprised to find that the so-called Great Master the other person mentioned was actually a Martial Artist!
The surrounding monks all showed expressions of surprise, and after the surprise, their expressions varied.
The monks from Fanyin Temple mostly showed incomprehension and doubt.
As for the monks from Chongguo Temple, they were very direct, showing frowns and displeasure that were almost written on their Faces.
To call a common Martial Artist 'Great Master' when one is a High Monk from the greatest temple in Dayu, who has cultivated Buddhist Dharma for years.
The path your Fanyin Temple walks is truly skewed!
Li Xuanxiao was a bit bewildered. Why would the defeated monk suddenly call him 'Great Master'?
Now he had become the focus of all the monks present.
Awkward...
Li Xuanxiao looked at Fan Wang walking toward him. He accessed the memories in his mind and finally recalled who the other person was.
"Benefactor, you have an affinity with my Buddha. If one day you tire of worldly disputes and the slaughter between Martial Artists and demons, you can join the ranks of my Buddha's followers. I also invite the Benefactor to visit Fanyin Temple when you have time to listen to Buddhist Dharma and cultivate the Buddhist Path together."
This monk, Fan Wang, was the Zen Doctor who had treated Si Yiwu!
He hadn't expected to meet him again today.
Li Xuanxiao was slightly surprised and immediately replied with a greeting: "Great Master, please don't call me Great Master. I am just a mere martial man."
Fan Wang shook his head, appearing very pleased.
After returning from the Si Family, he had recounted his encounter with Li Xuanxiao at the Si Family to his Senior Brother, the Abbot.
He spoke sincerely, expressing his reverence for Li Xuanxiao.
"Senior Brother Abbot, that Martial Artist truly possesses astonishing Comprehension Ability on the path of the Buddhist Path!"
At that time, Abbot Fan Lu had merely smiled faintly: "If that Benefactor has an affinity with the Buddha, he will naturally visit Fanyin Temple on his own."
Senior Brother Abbot was absolutely right!
This Great Master truly has an affinity with the Buddha, and he indeed came to Fanyin Temple!
Fan Wang uttered 'Amitabha' and was about to speak again.
However, a discordant voice came from behind him.
"Junior Brother Fan Wang, as a High Monk of Fanyin Temple, how could you call a mere martial man 'Great Master'?"
"Senior Brother speaks the truth! Fanyin Temple is indeed going in the wrong direction!"
"How dare they discuss Buddhist scriptures with us and contend for the orthodoxy of the Buddhist Path with such behavior? It's laughable!"
Li Xuanxiao was stunned. He never expected that such a simple form of address would provoke such a strong reaction from the monks!
Indeed, no matter the group, once the dispute over orthodoxy is involved, they will become fiercely confrontational.
Fan Wang frowned slightly, but still maintained a relatively calm expression.
"All Senior Brothers and Junior Brothers may not know, but this Lord is not one of those martial men who only know fighting and killing. He is a person truly destined with the Buddha!"
"How can a mere martial man have any affinity with the Buddha?"
The monks from Chongguo Temple clearly did not believe it; instead, their suspicion and disdain for Fanyin Temple deepened.
Even the monks from Fanyin Temple frowned slightly, feeling that Fan Wang's action was indeed inappropriate, causing them to lose Face in front of Chongguo Temple.
Li Xuanxiao frowned slightly, not bothering to argue with the monks.
The belief he always held was: Who cares about what Buddhist Dharma? Who cares about what orthodoxy? As long as it's useful, that's all that matters!
Mahayana or Hinayana, if it can strike someone dead, that's enough!
"Dare I ask, Master Fan Wang, where are the Abbot Master and the Buddha Son right now?"
As soon as he asked, Jing Shan's cheerful voice came from not far away: "Lord Li, have you finished reading the Buddhist scriptures?"
Li Xuanxiao turned around, smiled, and nodded: "Little Monk, thanks to you, my understanding of Buddhist Dharma has deepened considerably."
Jing Shan was very happy. Buddhism speaks of Karma, and Li Xuanxiao had saved his life.
Being able to help the other party was a very good thing.
However, this simple exchange between the two seemed to trigger a collective silence, as all the surrounding monks fell into a daze!
Not only the Chongguo Temple from Tianxuan, but also Fanyin Temple and Lingchan Temple from Qingluan.
Almost all the monks stared blankly at the two of them.
That Martial Artist actually called the Buddha Son of Fanyin Temple... a Little Monk!?
It was simply outrageous and brought shame upon the lineage!
How could the dignified Buddha Son be called 'Little Monk' by a mere Martial Artist!
"Benefactor, you must not speak carelessly!"
"This is the Buddha Son of our Buddhist sect, not an ordinary monk you see every day!"
"Treating him with such disrespect, are you deliberately provoking the majesty of Buddhism?"
Li Xuanxiao was completely speechless. In his view, this was just normal interaction with a young monk.
He had always treated people this way; it wouldn't change based on the other person's status.
But these monks were reacting so angrily, which he didn't understand and didn't want to understand.
If they could get along, they should get along well. If they couldn't, he would teach them how to interact with people!
As a Martial Artist at the Origin Realm Fourth Layer, possessing three Source Realm Cultivation Techniques and Martial Arts, two of which originated from Buddhism.
If a real contest of skill were to happen, even if it were a debate on Buddhist Dharma, he truly didn't think he would be inferior!
"Little Monk, this matter is concluded, I shall take my leave now. Please send my regards to the Abbot Master for me. I will come find you to play again when I have time!"
Li Xuanxiao patted the little monk's bald head and was about to stand up and leave.
"Benefactor, please stay!"
The monk from Chongguo Temple who had defeated Fan Wang immediately blocked Li Xuanxiao's path of departure.
"To be respectfully called 'Great Master' by Junior Brother Fan Wang, and even the Buddha Son respectfully calls the Benefactor 'Lord,' it seems the Benefactor must possess extraordinary qualities."
"Since the Benefactor has an affinity with the Buddha, This Humble Monk Du Yuan also wishes to test your skills."
Li Xuanxiao shook his head: "Not interested."
I'm busy!
During the time he was perusing the scriptures, the jade token on his waist had vibrated multiple times.
He hadn't dealt with them yet; how could he have time to waste here with this monk!
The monk calling himself Du Yuan stood smiling but unyielding, once again blocking Li Xuanxiao's path.
This finally annoyed Li Xuanxiao!
Bald donkey, you're really asking for trouble, aren't you?
His eyes instantly glowed with golden light, and a vast surge of Origin Qi appeared.
Li Xuanxiao suppressed his cultivation to the Mystic Realm level. Even though the other party had provoked him multiple times, he maintained his composure.
After all, the other party coming to Dayu was definitely not solely for debating scriptures.
They also intended to help Dayu resist the Myriad Demon Nation, so there was no need to completely tear the relationship apart.
Du Yuan showed surprise. He now finally understood what Fan Wang meant by having an affinity with the Buddha.
The Benefactor's Origin Qi was profoundly vast; he was clearly cultivating a profound Buddhist Dharma.
At least the Mystic Realm!
And the golden light in the other party's eyes, along with the Buddhist aura it emitted, clearly indicated that this Martial Art also originated from Buddhism!
Truly a strange fellow!
He is clearly a Martial Artist, yet he cultivates Xuan Buddhist Dharma.
While inwardly puzzled, his desire to spar with the other party grew even stronger.
Let me see just how much affinity you truly have with the Buddha!