Chapter 337: Strange Tang Monk Qi Tian is Suspicious
Human race, Tang Dynasty, Chang’an City.

Emperor Taizong of Tang ordered the holding of a water and land ceremony, in which all sentient beings in the six realms suffered immeasurable pain and prayed for blessings and merits to help the world.

The ceremony was held in Huasheng Temple.

The newly ordained Buddhist master Chen Xuanzang presided over the ceremony and summoned monks from various temples to choose an auspicious day to hold a water and land ceremony for 49 days.

And above the city of Chang’an.

A figure was standing quietly on auspicious clouds, looking down.

It was Guanyin who came under the order of Tathagata to guide the Buddhist disciples on their journey to the West to obtain Buddhist scriptures.

Behind him was a man dressed as a traveler.

It is Hui’an.

That is Nezha’s second brother Muzha.

During the Conferred God Period, he became a disciple of Guanyin of the Chan Sect. Later, Guanyin rebelled against Buddhism and took Muzha with her.

at this time,

Mu Zha looked at his master with a frown on his face and couldn’t help wondering:

“Master, what’s wrong with you? Aren’t we going down now?”

“hold on!”

Guanyin waved her hand, her eyes still fixed on Chen Xuanzang who was sitting on the high platform in the Huasheng Temple below.

“There’s something wrong with this!”

Guanyin’s heart was filled with endless doubts. She did not feel any Buddhist aura from Chen Xuanzang.

Although Jin Chanzi has been reincarnated, Tathagata told her that there is an imprint of the Buddha seed of Theravada Buddhism within Jin Chanzi’s soul, and she, who is also practicing Theravada Buddhism, can feel the same aura.

but now,
She had no feeling at all.

and,

She was also very familiar with Jin Chanzi. Even though she had experienced ten reincarnations, it was impossible for her not to feel a trace of familiar aura within her soul.

Did you find the wrong person? Or was he replaced?
Guanyin was shocked and suspicious.

She glanced towards a corner of Huasheng Temple, then waved her hand, and a figure hidden in the void was secretly photographed from below.

The person who was brought by Guanyin was startled at first, but when he saw it was Guanyin, he immediately bowed down and said:
“Meet the Bodhisattva!”

Guanyin nodded, looked at the Arhat who was sent by the Buddhist sect to secretly protect Jin Chanzi, and asked:
“Are you sure this is Jin Chanzi’s reincarnation?”

Luohan was stunned for a moment, then nodded and said:
“Yes, I have been searching for my reincarnation based on the relics of the Golden Cicada given by the Buddha. Now I am in my tenth reincarnation!”

“Where’s the relic? Give it to me!”

“Yes!”

The arhat took out a relic that was glowing with golden light and gave it to Guanyin:

“Buddha, is there something wrong?”

At this time, Luohan felt a little uneasy.

This was something the Buddha himself instructed, and he specifically warned that there must be no mistakes.

Now Guanyin’s behavior clearly shows that there is a problem.

How can I not be nervous and afraid?
Guanyin ignored the Arhat’s question, but first used her soul to investigate the relic.

After confirming that it was the relic of Jin Chanzi, he took out a ray of golden spiritual light from the relic, and then injected the Buddhist seal into the spiritual light.

“Om~”

The next moment, the spiritual light containing the Golden Cicada suddenly trembled and shot directly towards the Huasheng Temple below.

Finally, it sank into the body of Chen Xuanzang, who was sitting cross-legged on the platform and preaching.

but,

Chen Xuanzang, however, seemed unaware of anything and continued to preach.

The other people in Huasheng Temple seemed not to see it either.

When Guanyin saw that the spirit and aura of the Golden Cicada in the relic actively merged into Chen Xuanzang’s body, her brows not only did not relax, but became even more furrowed.

I was also confused:

“It is him, but it’s just his aura. Why worry about it? As long as we are sure that this is the reincarnation of Jin Chanzi, the rest has nothing to do with me. I just need to do my part and get the luck and merit that belong to me!”

Guanyin thought hard but to no avail, and finally shook her head.

She doesn’t have much sense of belonging to Buddhism.

The reason why she rebelled against the Chan sect and joined Buddhism was partly because her former master Yuanshi was partial to her, but the main reason was that Buddhism could repair her Niwan Palace that was polluted by Yunxiao.

right now,

Her Niwan Palace had long been restored to its original state, and even her cultivation had broken through to the early stage of Quasi-Saint.

If it wasn’t for the order from Tathagata, who is the Buddha, and the promise that he would share some of her luck and merits after success, she would not bother to care about the affairs of Buddhism.

Retreat and practice are her top priority.

After all, the little fame and fortune of the Bodhisattva’s fruit position is not worth her devoting herself to Buddhism.

right now,

Although the golden cicada was a little weird, it was not a big problem and she didn’t want to go to the trouble of getting to the bottom of it.

As long as it is a golden cicada, as long as it does not affect the journey west and east, it will be fine.

Thinking of this,
Guanyin looked relieved, and said to the nervous and trembling Luohan:
“No problem, go back!”

Hearing this,

The Arhat immediately let out a long sigh of relief, then bowed and took his leave, turning into a stream of light and heading west.

After the arhat left, a flash of light appeared on Guanyin’s body, and she turned into an old monk. Then she descended from the clouds with Muzha, who had also transformed into a young monk.

He removed his invisibility and walked into Huasheng Temple.

After standing at the outermost edge and watching for a while, Guanyin winked at Mu Zha.

Mu Zha had received instructions long ago, and when he saw his master’s gesture, he immediately understood.

“Om~”

His mind moved slightly, and suddenly an invisible force appeared. The crowd in front of him retreated to both sides as if wheat was blown by the wind, shouting and accusing.

For this,

Guanyin ignored him and took Muzha directly from the middle outer area to the innermost area.

In her eyes, the mortals around her were not even as good as ants and could not stir up any ripples in her spiritual heart at all.

but,

Guanyin didn’t care, but Chen Xuanzang on the high platform noticed the movement below and stopped preaching.

Looking at the two monks, one old and one young, who were squeezing over, a hint of strangeness flashed across Chen Xuanzang’s eyes, and he immediately looked puzzled and asked:
“Brother, why do you want to disturb my Water and Land Ceremony?”

The voice just fell,

The old monk transformed by Guanyin showed an arrogant look on his face and shouted to Chen Xuanzang:

“What you just preached was all scattered Buddhist teachings, without reaching the profound Buddhist principles. Why don’t you talk about the true sutras of the Hinayana and Mahayana in the West?”

With this remark,
The monks who were accusing around him suddenly became serious and looked at the old monk. Although his robe was worn out, he had an extraordinary bearing and majesty.

Coupled with what the other party had just said, they immediately realized that the other party was not a simple person, so they all shut up.

Chen Xuanzang walked down the platform with an excited look on his face, bowed to the old monk transformed by Guanyin and said:
“Brother, I have only heard that there are Hinayana and Mahayana Buddhism in my sect, but I have never seen the original, nor have I heard anyone talk about it. I hope you will teach me.”

Seeing Chen Xuanzang being so humble, Guanyin’s heart was slightly moved.

“In his previous life, Jin Chanzi was a rebellious person who never took others seriously. He even dared to contradict his master, Tathagata. I didn’t expect that his character would change so much after reincarnation. It seems that the abnormality he felt before should be due to reincarnation!”

After confirming the doubts in her heart, Guanyin nodded and said:
“Since you have such a kind heart, and we have a predestined relationship today, I will tell you something to broaden your horizons.”

Chen Xuanzang was overjoyed, clasped his hands together and chanted the Buddha’s name:
“Buddha has mercy on me, thank you, Senior Brother!”

The old monk transformed by Guanyin nodded and said in a clear voice: “What you just preached are the introductory Buddhist teachings spread by some minor monks. They cannot help the dead to ascend to heaven, nor can they relieve the suffering of sentient beings. It is just like fishing for the moon in the water. The real small Buddhist teachings and Mahayana Buddhist teachings can not only save oneself, but also save sentient beings. They can help the dead to ascend to heaven, relieve the suffering of the distressed, cultivate the infinite golden body, and achieve no coming and no going. They are the true scriptures of the great wisdom of our Buddhist school!”

As the old monk transformed by Guanyin finished speaking, the monks present suddenly became agitated.

There was a look of longing in his eyes.

at this time,

A man dressed as a waiter suddenly walked out from a hall next door and said that the King of Tang had ordered them to come to the emperor for an audience.

Guanyin did not refuse and entered the hall.

The King of Tang, now known as the Human King Li Shimin, looked at the old monk below with a gleam in his eyes.

Although he has no cultivation, he is blessed with the luck of the human race. In his eyes, there is no old monk, but a Bodhisattva radiating endless golden Buddha light.

For this,

Li Shimin was not afraid and did not expose it.

Because some time ago, the human race’s emperor Fuxi used the golden dragon of luck to convey a message to him, telling him that a powerful Buddhist would be coming, and then he would cooperate with the Buddhists to perform a show.

Although Fuxi did not explain in detail, Li Shimin knew that the Emperor would not do anything bad to the human race, so he did not refuse.

of course,

I dare not and will not refuse.

The Three Emperors are the emperors who have made great contributions in leading the human race to rise, and they are also the protectors of the human race. Being able to talk with the Emperor almost made him too excited.

Thinking about the instructions of Emperor Fuxi, Li Shimin said solemnly:

“Hey, monk, is what you just said false?”

Hearing Li Shimin’s question, Guanyin below trembled and then came back to her senses.

But I felt a little cold in my heart.

The other party’s gaze just now was so sharp that it made her feel cold all over and she felt as if everything was seen through.

Guanyin knew that this was not an illusion.

Because when she came, Tathagata had reminded her that the human king had a golden dragon of luck to protect him, and she must not act rashly or offend him rashly.

of course,

Tathagata also said that Buddhism has reached a deal with the Three Emperors of the Human Race, and the Human King will cooperate with her.

Therefore,
Facing Li Shimin’s pretense, Guanyin also responded:

“It is absolutely true. The true Buddhist scriptures can save people from suffering, prolong their lives, and bring them eternal life, eternal peace, and the foundation for a thousand years, making the country prosperous for eternity.”

“Cough cough.”

Listening to Guanyin’s bragging getting louder and louder and more and more outrageous, Li Shimin couldn’t help but interrupt with a dry cough.

Guanyin also stopped, feeling a little embarrassed, as if she had blown too much.

At this time,

Li Shimin spoke again:
“What are those scriptures you are talking about? Where are they? If you can fetch them, I will reward you generously.”

Guanyin suppressed her embarrassment and smiled slightly:

“The true scripture of Hinayana Buddhism, the Dīrgha Āgama Sutra, and the true scripture of Mahayana Buddhism, the Vajra Prajnaparamita Sutra, are in the Great Leiyin Temple in the west heaven, where the Tathagata Buddha came. They can resolve all grievances and eliminate misfortunes, but they cannot be given away easily, nor can they be bought with money. Only monks with great virtue and perseverance can go there in person and sincerely seek them, and only then can they obtain the true scripture and achieve the golden body and righteousness.”

After finishing speaking,
Without waiting for Li Shimin to say anything, Guanyin took Muzha and flew out of the hall, revealing her true form above Huasheng Temple.

With feet on auspicious clouds and hands holding a willow bottle.

“It’s the Bodhisattva!”

The monks of Huasheng Temple below suddenly cried out in surprise and prostrated themselves on the ground.

“Great and merciful Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva!”

When Li Shimin walked out of the hall and saw this scene, a cold light flashed in his eyes, but he quickly regained his composure.

But he had made up his mind that once Emperor Fuxi’s instructions were completed, Buddhism must be suppressed, otherwise it would be detrimental to the human race.

For Buddhism,

He didn’t like it very much, that the human race was actually asked to kneel down and worship some Bodhisattva or Buddha.

It also teaches people some empty wishes and things like spiritual liberation, which are all talk of getting something for nothing.

It is of no benefit to the country.

Guanyin didn’t know that Li Shimin, the human king, was already thinking about suppressing Buddhism before he even started.

Looking at the monks kneeling on the ground below, a benevolent smile appeared on his face.

Slowly said:
“Put on my robes, hold my Zen staff, and travel 18,000 miles to the west with a sincere heart, to obtain the true scriptures at Lingshan, and use the Dharma to save all living beings!”

After she finished speaking, she flipped her white hand, leaving behind a Zen staff with endless precious light and a cassock, then she rode away on a cloud.

Li Shimin retracted his gaze and looked at the monks in Huasheng Temple:

“Who is willing to follow my orders and go to the West to seek the true scriptures?”

As soon as these words were spoken, all the monks looked at each other in bewilderment.

Although they had the intention, the journey was tens of thousands of miles long. Not to mention the time, the monsters and demons, cold and heat, diseases and disasters along the way made them give up the idea of ​​recommending themselves.

“His Majesty!”

At this time, Chen Xuanzang suddenly walked out, bowed to Li Shimin and said:

“I am a humble monk, but I am willing to serve you. I will help your majesty obtain the true scriptures and ensure the eternal stability of our kingdom.”

“it is good!”

Li Shimin shouted:
“Since you have a loyal heart, I will not treat you unfairly. I will grant you the surname Tang and ask you to choose an auspicious day and travel west with my Tang Dynasty’s customs clearance document.”

Chen Xuanzang immediately thanked him:
“Thank you, Your Majesty, for the gift!”

Afterwards, the water and land ceremony was not continued. Li Shimin brought Tang Xuanzang back to the palace and asked the officials to select an auspicious day.

“Tang Monk is in place!”

In the void of Huasheng Temple, in the Chaos Pearl that had turned into a grain of dust, Qi Tian watched Tang Xuanzang leave with Li Shimin, his eyes flashing with brilliance.

This person will soon become the cheap master of his clone.

He is also a nagging master.

Ever since the last battle between Yang Mei and Hong Jun, he had returned to the Five Finger Mountain.

It was not until the five hundred years were approaching that he came out again and took a trip to Fuling Mountain, Liusha River, and Yingchoujian.

He met Zhu Bajie, the Marshal of the Heavenly Troops who had been demoted to the mortal world, Monk Shasha, the General of the Curtain, and Little White Dragon.

Finally they came to Chang’an City, and Tang Seng could not let go.

Although he already knew the whereabouts of the four people, Qi Tian still wanted to use his golden eyes to take a look.

He didn’t want any other culprit to ruin his plan. After all, this primitive world was very different from what he knew in his previous life.

After a round, Qi Tian discovered that Zhu Bajie possessed the Taiqing magic and knew that he must be a chess piece arranged by Taiqing’s incarnation, Laozi.

For this,

Qi Tian was not surprised at all. The Shangbaoqinjin Rake that Zhu Bajie held in his previous life was made by Taishang Laojun. It would be strange if there was nothing wrong with it.

And Monk Sha,

Naturally, the luck of heaven within the soul could not be hidden from Qi Tian, ​​so it was normal for him to be an undercover agent of heaven.

As for Xiaobailong, he is the third son of the Dragon King of the West Sea and a pure member of the dragon clan.

There is no abnormality.

“Only this Tang Monk”

Qi Tian’s eyes were filled with surprise and confusion:
“How can he understand the law of cause and effect? ​​Did he understand it himself?”

(End of this chapter)