Most importantly, if he had split the draw into two, Fangzheng might not be able to receive a corresponding set. For comparison he could draw two guns instead of a gun and its bullets. The synergic effects would be greatly reduced.
Fangzheng was obviously no stranger to the Buddhism's Nine Syllables. Buddhism originated from India and was adapted by China. The Buddhism practiced in China and India is now completely different from how it used to be. Buddhism was now a part of tradition and considered deeply rooted in Chinese culture. As for the Nine Syllables, he had spent quite some time to study it.
