Chapter 126 The Water and Land Dharma Assembly!
"You have harmed my Buddhist disciples and hindered my great westward journey through the primordial world; your crimes are unforgivable!"
"Two seniors! Two saints! I was blinded by greed and made a mistake! I know I was wrong!"
That Void Devouring Flame had lived for countless ages and had long forgotten the meaning of face.
To survive, they kowtowed repeatedly.
"And that little bald guy... no, I mean Juncai, Daxian!"
"Look, he's perfectly fine! I didn't kill him!"
He pointed at Tang San, who had transformed again on the shore, now radiating golden light, as if grasping at the last straw.
"Hmph, stubborn as a mule!"
Zhunti frowned, too lazy to say anything more, and raised his hand to strike down with a palm from a distance!
"boom!"
The Void Devouring Flame didn't even have time to let out a scream.
It was then slammed into the bottom of the Tongtian River by an irresistible force, stirring up towering, turbid waves.
"Heaven cherishes life."
"You are punished to reflect on your mistakes at the bottom of the river. A thousand years later, a destined person will come to help you escape your predicament."
"If you can sincerely repent, your opportunity will come in the future."
"If you continue to be obsessed... you will enter the Avici Hell."
Having said that, Zhunti lightly tapped his finger, revealing nine strange grass leaves left behind by Tang San after his nine rebirths on the shore.
It transformed into nine golden streaks of light, disappearing into the surging river.
The river seemed to stand still for a moment.
It then resumed its flow, but with a subtle, indescribable aura.
At this moment, Tang San also condensed his form once again.
A look of confusion flashed across his eyes, then he recognized the two people in the air and immediately prostrated himself respectfully on the ground:
"Disciple Sanzang pays respects to the two sages!"
His words were earnest, and his demeanor devout, like that of the most faithful believer.
Upon seeing this, Zhunti nodded slightly, a look of satisfaction on his face.
"The body is a Bodhi tree, the mind a clear mirror. Constantly wipe it clean, lest it be covered with dust!"
"Go! Remember your mission, and when you return victorious, your destiny will be revealed!"
After Zhunti finished speaking, he waved his sleeve.
Tang San's figure had already disappeared without a trace from the banks of the Tongtian River.
"This child is crucial to our great cause in the West, and we must pay close attention to him."
"In my opinion, it would be better to let the moonlight and sunlight secretly accompany and protect us."
Jieyin gazed in the direction where Tang San had disappeared and pondered.
"Amitabha, my senior brother is very thoughtful."
Zhunti nodded with a smile.
...
On the other side, when Tang San opened his eyes again, he found himself in a huge and majestic city.
The surrounding area was crowded with pedestrians, and the shouts of vendors rose and fell.
A monk suddenly appeared beside him.
The crowd glanced at it with slight surprise before returning to their own tasks, seemingly unfazed by the situation.
"The methods of a sage are truly terrifying..."
Tang San felt a chill run down his spine. In the blink of an eye, he had transported him from tens of thousands of miles away to this place.
He quickly recognized it.
This place is the capital of the human race, Chaoge.
Composing himself, he straightened his slightly worn robe.
He strode toward the most majestic and imposing palace in the city.
Last time,
He suddenly gained a high position, which made him arrogant and haughty. In addition, the Buddhist sect failed to communicate properly with the human race.
As a result, he didn't even get to see Emperor Xin before being humiliatingly "invited" out of Chaoge.
This time, he learned his lesson.
He respectfully presented his visiting card, then stood quietly outside the palace gate, head bowed, waiting.
Lin Feng had given prior notice.
Di Xin took this matter to heart and had already given instructions.
Therefore, shortly after the visiting card was delivered, a palace servant came and led him into the palace.
Although it was a dynasty on earth,
However, given Emperor Xin's ambitious and extravagant nature, the palace was built to be extremely magnificent.
The palaces and pavilions are carved from beautiful jade, and rare treasures are displayed among them. Exotic flowers and plants bloom everywhere, and cranes call out in the clear air.
In terms of spiritual charm and Taoist essence, it may not be as good as Mount Ling, but in terms of its magnificence and exquisite craftsmanship, it surpasses it.
Tang San was led by the guards to a palace.
The armored soldiers outside the hall were imposing and exuded a dignified aura.
The melodious sounds of string and wind instruments and the gentle singing could be faintly heard from inside the hall.
Graceful palace maids moved about among them, their fragrance wafting through the air.
Entering the main hall,
A tall, imposing man was reclining on the throne, his clothes disheveled.
The palace maid beside him peeled the spiritual fruit with her slender hands and fed it to him one by one.
Below the stage, dancers gracefully moved, accompanied by melodious music and dance.
He behaved exactly like a tyrannical ruler.
Di Xin glanced at Tang San casually, seeing that his aura was weak and no different from that of an ordinary person, and did not take him seriously at all.
But remembering Lin Feng's instructions, he still clapped his hands.
The music stopped abruptly.
The dancers retreated like a receding tide.
"I have been waiting for the Tripitaka Master for a long time."
Di Xin's voice was deep and resonant, with a hint of languor.
"Someone, bring me a seat!"
"Amitabha, this humble monk thanks Your Majesty."
Tang San clasped his hands in a respectful gesture.
"This humble monk was unruly and offended Your Majesty's majesty last time. I beg Your Majesty's forgiveness."
Di Xin waved his hand, appearing quite heroic:
"As the ruler of a nation, how could I be so petty as to fuss over such a trivial matter? Tell me, what do you need?"
"Since the Ancestor of Humanity has spoken, I will naturally cooperate and make proper arrangements for this journey to the west!"
"Your Majesty,"
Tang San lowered his head and said, "This humble monk needs a travel permit to proclaim His Majesty's divine might!"
Proclaiming divine might is a pretense; the real purpose is to gather the fortune of the human race in the name of the Human King.
After all, in the primordial world, the human race was the master.
"also,"
He continued,
"We still need to hold a Water and Land Dharma Assembly in Chaoge to proclaim to heaven and earth and promote the wonderful Dharma of our Buddhism before we can officially set off for the westward journey."
"Very well! I grant your permission!"
Soon, the news spread throughout Chaoge City.
A highly virtuous monk has arrived from the West, intending to preach and pray for the well-being of all people and to save all sentient beings.
He made a great vow to take the sins of all sentient beings upon himself and go to the Western Paradise to seek the true scriptures.
At that time, even His Majesty and all civil and military officials will attend the Dharma assembly!
Upon hearing this,
The people immediately became interested.
Given their king's penchant for grand displays, this ceremony will undoubtedly be an unprecedentedly grand and lively affair, with plenty of exciting entertainment to see.
At the street corner, a disabled beggar, covered in dirt and with a scraggly beard,
Ignoring the surrounding noise,
He continued limping as he rummaged through the garbage for scraps of food.
What others discard as garbage is a panacea to him.
He could sense it.
The old injuries within his body are slowly healing, and his cultivation level is gradually recovering.
It's even... a little more refined than before.
"Ah Yin... wait for me."
A glimmer of light ignited in Tang Hao's eyes.
"I will definitely become stronger... I will definitely find a way to restore you."
With the decree of Emperor Xin,
A magnificent high platform was quickly erected in Chaoge City.
Monks from nearby temples were also summoned to the city to prepare for the religious ceremony.
The next day, the sky was clear and the air was crisp.
Crowds surged in from all directions, completely surrounding the altar.
Emperor Xin, surrounded by civil and military officials, personally attended the Buddhist ceremony.
In the void, the Bodhisattvas of Sunlight and Moonlight concealed their forms and silently watched down below.
My heart is filled with anticipation.
If the journey to the West is successful, Buddhism will not only be able to recover its vitality, but may even surpass its former glory.
As protectors of the Way, they naturally receive a massive share of merit.
In their view,
This is truly a sure-fire, profitable opportunity.
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