The Neo-Confucian thinker Wang Yangming's focus on moral individualism bore some resemblance to which contemporary Western European theologian's view that individuals could seek salvation by "faith alone" without the assistance of a priestly hierarchy?

The Neo-Confucianism was closer to Martin Luther (Lutheranism) conception about faith and salvation.

Explanation:

The main idea, both Neo-Confucianism and Martin Luther's beliefs, is the salvation by faith. Lutherans believe that salvation is achieved through people's attitudes coupled with Christ's passion and death in atonement for men's sins. Lutheran belief believes that the Bible is the word of God and that it must be read and interpreted by everyone. As the Neo-Confucianism as well.