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Xuanji Temple Faces Late-Night Challenge; 'Gadian Master' Fights Back in Ji Gong Robe, Cries Betrayal on Live Stream

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A confrontation occurred at the Xuanji Temple in Taiwan, involving a temple leader known as "Gadian Master" and a group challenging the temple.
  • The challenger group, from Zhiben Yongqingtang Xiluo Temple, arrived with deities and religious implements, leading to a standoff with temple followers.
  • The "Gadian Master" emotionally accused the challengers of betrayal during a live stream after the confrontation.

A late-night confrontation took place at Taiwan's Xuanji Temple, where the temple's leader, known as the "Gadian Master" (also referred to as Master Ji Dian), clad in a Ji Gong robe, faced off against a group of challengers. The incident involved approximately 200 individuals who gathered to protest the temple, with police intervening to maintain order.

You are ungrateful.

โ€” Gadian MasterAccusing the challenging group during the confrontation.

The challengers, reportedly from the Zhiben Yongqingtang Xiluo Temple, arrived with deities, palanquins, and religious instruments, engaging in rituals in front of Xuanji Temple. The "Gadian Master," who has previously drawn attention for her claims of communicating with aliens and her distinctive attire, emerged to confront the group. She accused the challengers of ingratitude, stating that Xuanji Temple had previously assisted the Zhiben temple during a difficult period.

Don't trouble the police, don't clash with the other side.

โ€” Gadian MasterCalming her followers during the standoff.

During the tense standoff, the "Gadian Master" urged her followers to remain calm and not to engage with the police or the opposing group. The situation was diffused by a strong police presence, preventing physical altercations. Following the event, the "Gadian Master" initiated a live stream, expressing her deep hurt and sense of betrayal over the incident, recounting how Xuanji Temple had supported the challenging group when others did not.

You are ungrateful. When this small temple in Zhiben faced difficulties, even the deity's consecration was handled entirely by Xuanji Temple. Unexpectedly, they have now turned against us and brought people here to accuse us.

โ€” Gadian MasterExplaining her feelings of betrayal during a live stream after the confrontation.
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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.