Monks well-versed in the classics were masters of verbal sparring.
Among them were monks proficient in healing through discourse, who could conjure reason from unreasonableness, so debates were relentless.
In just one day, it was nearly impossible to decide on changes to the Investiture of the Gods.
After arguing for two or three hours, not even the division of the monasteries was clear, with Taoist priests claiming expertise in lecturing and monks promoting enlightenment as their purpose.
Zhou Yi sat in silence at the head, pouring and drinking by himself, as if it truly all depended on their decision.
The monastery belonged to the Ministry of Rites. Future reserve officials of the Heavenly Court, aside from the first generation of deified gods, had to start from Ninth Grade, and disciples of great teachings were the same.
Therefore, in theory, the monastery might cultivate an Emperor of Heaven.