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After three days of debate, the outcome was unknown.

All that was known was he left one temple for another, and within the span of three months, he had visited every major Buddhist temple in the capital.

In the end, the power of Buddhism was unified under him; the high monks from the temples regarded him as their leader and went to all the major Taoist temples to debate on the doctrines and scriptures.

This debate went on for three months; in nine doctrinal debates between Buddhism and Taoism, Master Duxing alone defeated three True Monarchs, and the Buddhist Sect triumphed over Taoism, achieving a complete victory.

Afterwards, Master Duxing entered the palace representing Buddhism, assisted the young Emperor in removing powerful ministers, executing traitorous courtiers, reorganizing the court hierarchy, and revitalizing the nation's vigor.