"That is to say, Dao Hong has been fighting the elders of the Seven Sects alone for a long time, and he has not escaped?"

The voice, low, came from the dark room, if there was nothing, there was no anger at all, although it was still dusk, and the rhyme of the sun was still there, but it could almost give people the illusion that "it was dark".

"Yes."

Respectfully agreed, the young monk standing outside the door secretly shook his body, trying to shake off his incomparably heavy feeling, but it was useless.

"Dao Hong is certainly strong, but he is not strong enough to be able to escape with the cooperation of the elders of the Great Seven Sects, so let's say..."

Groaning, the voice inside became deeper and lower, and the pace of speech became slow, as if he was struggling to think about something.

"Everything is just a bureau, and it is not only Dao Hong who has to deal with it, but also those who resonate with him in the White Lotus Sect and Buddhism: in the process of pursuing Dao Hong, there will be evidence that will continue to appear to give the various sects an excuse to punish the White Lotus Sect and even seize their temple property, and at the same time, there will be a storm of purges within the various sects... What a good game? ”

But why can such wisdom only appear in such a place? When it is necessary to preach the light of the Buddha, when it is necessary to manifest the Buddha's radiance, why has such wisdom never appeared? ”

The sarcastic questioning made the monk's head bead with sweat, and he was completely unable to answer.

“… And also. ”

After a moment of silence, the voice in the dark room rose again.

"What I'm more interested in, for me, I, who has always been considered a friend of Dao Hong, who announced that I would go to his fellow Daoists as soon as I got out, what kind of punishment will I get for being forcibly sealed by the six elders because I was prevented from going?"

couldn't help wiping the sweat from his bald head, the monk could no longer suppress the war millet in his body, but suddenly heard a familiar voice coming from behind him.

"The answer is, that's not going to happen."

The gentle and steady voice made the monk immediately straighten up again, and also silenced the voice of the black room, and after a few breaths, Fang said slowly: "Master." ”

Appearing behind the young monk was the head of the Zen sect who had participated in the siege of Dao Hong, Shi Zizi, who did not answer Shi Futu's question, he took his hands, paced to the door, and said, "Okay, you go first." The young monk bowed as if he had been pardoned, and then he flew away.

Everything fell silent again.

After a long time, Shi Zizai Fang let out a long breath and said, "Futu... Can't you understand it as a teacher? Seeing that Shi Futu didn't answer at all, his brows frowned slightly, and he said, "You don't have to worry about the future. ”

"You are still your holy monk, spotless, high up, looking down and guiding the whole Buddha gate."

"Dao Hong's affairs have nothing to do with you, you just decided to go and save him because you sensed his demonic heart, and even that day you did go to the foot of Qinglong Mountain, just because Dao Hong's demonic nature has been revealed, and he can't bear to show up because he broke his vows and killed people... All right, you are still a flawless monk, and you are still able to have the worship and reverence of the devotees. ”

The sound of strong breathing came from the room, and Shi Futu's voice suddenly became cold and hard:

"So, Master... Do you think I'm going to accept such a wonderful prospect? ”

With a confident smile, Shi Zizi said lightly: "I think, definitely." ”

"Because, this is not for you alone, but for the entire Buddha sect and for the cause of the Buddha."

After a pause, there was a burst of laughter in the room, a laugh that could not be controlled.

"For what? Buddha... Master, when you say this, do you really have the Buddha in your heart? ”

His attitude changed to seriousness, and he said freely: "Maybe you don't believe it, but Master is completely serious." ”

After a pause, he said: "Among the people who cooperate with the master, there are certainly people like Wuming and Xuantong who are completely greedy and have long deviated from the Buddha's path, but there are also people who are seriously considering and worrying about the future of Buddhism. ”

The night, the night that is so dark that you almost want to suffocate.

In the dark, there are eyes that are more dazzling than starlight!

Even though his shirt is tattered, even though his appearance is embarrassing, but Daohong's eyes are still as compelling as gods, even if he is now in boundless darkness, such eyes have the courage to ignite all this darkness together!

"You're here."

Contrary to his calmness, Shifang and Baidao could no longer control themselves when they saw Daohong, and almost immediately began to cry.

"Uncle Shi!"

Sobbing loudly, the two of them took turns to tell about the recent changes: those temple properties planned by Daohong and built by the White Lotus Sect were swallowed up by the various sects one by one, and the monks who were close to Daohong's position were hit one after another, and from time to time, when it came to the sad place, the two of them were even more tearful, crying and talking, and in the end, both of them couldn't help themselves: Shifang hugged Daohong's arm and cried: "Uncle, why is this happening, those uncles and uncles all say that you killed someone, that you have fallen into demons, that you have always been a bad person, No one dares to speak for you, why, why did it become like this..."Baidao on the side was slightly quieter, and did not make a sound, just silently wept, and could not wipe it clean.

"Don't... Don't do that. ”

Seeing that the two of them were in such a true relationship, Daohong couldn't help but be moved, hugged the two together, patted his back, and said, "It doesn't have to be like this... Why bother? As he spoke, he said, "Human words... I know that people's words are terrible, I only ask you, do you believe me? Seeing the two nodding together, he smiled and said, "Good boy." Suddenly, his face sank, and he said sharply: "You two beasts, you dare to sell me!" As he spoke, he slammed his hands into the chests of the two of them, and immediately knocked the two of them upside down and flew out, spurting blood from his mouth along the way, and he was extremely seriously injured!

"Uncle Shi, you..."

Shocked, but immediately got the answer, the two of them flew halfway to catch and quickly handed to the back, and at the same time, there was a constant rumor of clothes: it turned out to be a total of nearly a hundred monks, and at the same time as they appeared quickly, they had expanded into a semicircle shape to surround Xiang Daohong.

The first person was Wuming, staring at Daohong, and he smiled proudly and cruelly.

"Daohong, if you are about to commit murder when you are dying, you are really hopeless." As he spoke, he suddenly waved his hand and said, "Conquer demons and subdue demons, it's this time!" Hearing a shout, the warrior monks rushed up and pounced on Daohong.

"Uncle Shi...!"

At the same time as screaming, Shifang involuntarily pounced forward, but was pulled up by Wuming with his collar, and said with a cruel smile: "Little thing, doesn't it look like it's already confused?" Ignoring him, he fell down with one hand, and still sneered: "If you're smart, don't move!" As he spoke, he moved forward, and his mouth was vague, as if to say: "Shu Daohong is shrewd, and he originally planned to overtake you together..."

"Uncle Shi..."

Knowing that it was useless to do anything now, Shifang stood stiffly, tears flowing, although he didn't want to see it, he couldn't help but look at it: I saw that Daohong was trapped in the formation of many warrior monks, left and right.

But when he heard Baidao, he suddenly said, "You are lying." The voice was extremely firm, and even Wuming moved, turned to stare at him, and said, "Oh? ”

Looking directly at Wuming, Baidao was not afraid, and said, "You lied, Uncle Shi didn't kill anyone." As he spoke, he raised his hand and pointed to the front, saying, "He... He doesn't know how to kill, otherwise you'd be finished. ”

Wuming was stunned for a moment, and suddenly laughed: "Oh, is it? ”

Laughing, he stretched out a hand, pointed to Baidao, and said, "But so what, now everyone knows that he killed someone, and everyone thinks that he killed someone, and violated this greatest commandment... What's the use of just a few words from you? ”

In the terrible laughter, Shifang's face turned red, and he suddenly shouted: "Kill if you kill, what's the big deal!" People like you, killing is to serve the Buddha! Saying that, he actually said loudly: "Uncle Shi, what are you still putting up with, anyway, you have also betrayed this reputation, just kill them all!" But before he could finish speaking, he was slapped by Wuming, who couldn't bear it anymore, and suddenly fainted.

The sun rises.

Outside the dark house, Shi Zizai was still standing silently, since last night, Shi Futu no longer answered, and he no longer had any words, just standing silently outside the door, in the blink of an eye, it was already night.

When the first rays of sunlight crossed the roof and shone on the top of Shi Futu's head, there was a sound of fluttering wings, raised his hand, took a picture of the carrier pigeon in the air, took off the silk on his legs, unfolded it and glanced at it, rubbed his hand, breathed a long sigh of relief, and said: "Futu, after another night, have your thoughts changed?" ”

I heard Shi Futu say in a hoarse voice, "Master." ”

"Futu is foolish, I hope you can sort it out and say it again."

Shi Zizi was slightly relieved on his face, and said, "Have you figured it out?" He added: "Yes, as you expected, your exit from the customs and the action against Daohong are not coincidences, but an action that we have been planning for a long time, a self-help operation of Buddhism. ”

Save oneself.

If nothing changes, Buddhism will continue to decline, but if you take too drastic action, you must be concerned that you will lose your old supporters first.

Therefore, there must be a holy monk, an idol who can make the common people trust and worship, a precursor of enthusiasm who can reunite the faith of the monks.

"Actually, Dao Hong was also a suitable candidate, his reputation was very high, and his Dharma cultivation was also very profound, but he was too obsessed with the wrong way, and had very strong objections, and after discussion, most people thought that it was not appropriate to pin their hopes on him."

And a person who can't become a "holy monk", but has that level of cultivation and prestige, of course, can't just be treated as if he doesn't exist.

"There is no other day, and the idols worshiped by the people are the same, there is no need for two holy monks in Buddhism, in that case, it will bring more troubles, but at least for a while, he is still useful."

Although he has a bad record of rebelling against the Pure Land Sect, Daohong at least claims that he is a Buddhist, and while he is trying to help the White Lotus Sect expand its power, he is essentially a pioneer for the Pure Land Sect.

"But, you can only let him move until you get out."

If a qualified monk appears, the missing "preacher" loses its value, so when Shakfutu comes out with a perfect image and declares his existence to the whole world, the positive value of Dao Hong disappears, and its negative effects begin to emerge.

"The action to eliminate him was set a long time ago, and it was an accident that he would send someone to invite you that day, and you directly agreed, which also made us very passive, but now, all traces of unfavorable conditions have been removed, and a set of valid statements has been disseminated, which should not have any effect."

"Yes, everything was perfectly planned."

In a low voice, which seemed to be a sign of "obedience" but also a precursor to "anger", Shi Futu muttered, "But, Master, why do these add up to why I should cooperate? ”

Coldly glancing at the door of the house, he said with relief: "Because, all these things are invisible, and they don't know how many precepts they have violated for all these things. ”

"If we who have done these things are known, if the truth is known, we will have no shame to be the head of the Buddhist sect again, and we will have no shame to fight against the Taoist sect again."

"So, you have to cooperate."

"Why?!"

There was a strong anger in his voice, and Shi Futu said, "Why, Master? ”

"Since you also know that all this is not in accordance with the rules of the Buddha, since you also know that all this is wrong, why do you still do this, why do you have to ask me to cooperate?"

"Because..."

His voice became tough and cold, and he said freely, "You are one of us, because the biggest beneficiary of all this is actually you. ”

"Do you want to keep your hands clean by yourself? That's impossible. ”

"When we all work together to help you create the miracle of 'rejuvenation of all things', why don't you stand up and say, 'You don't cooperate'? When the elders of the Eight Sects are deliberately increasing your prestige, why don't you stand up and say, 'You don't cooperate'? ”

"In the presence of the Buddha, or we are all sinners, but when these sins are in your favor, you cannot be left alone."

"Even if it's just for fairness, you should come down and get your hands and body dirty, with us people."

"I've enjoyed all the benefits from crime, but I want to retreat when I need to pay, Futu, there is no such good thing in the world, do you understand?"

After being silent for a long time, Shi Futu finally said, "I understand." The voice was extremely tired, as if after a lot of struggle, he had finally made up his mind about something.

Suddenly, he asked, "Just now... What the hell is the news, can you tell me? The voice was very calm, but there was a hint of anticipation.

Smiling slightly, he said with relief: "Of course you can." ”

"Good news at night, the two sects of the Faxiang Tiantai have made great contributions, and the demon monk Daohong has already died in the Death Prison Valley of Chezhou Mountain, from now on, you don't have to have any worries."

With a low "hey", Shi Futu said, "I understand, Master." ”

"You're right, there is no such good thing in the world, fairness, I should also give others a fairness..."

Waiting for a while with a smile, but couldn't wait for any response, Shi Zizi's face changed suddenly, and said, "Futu, you..."

Everything is irretrievable.

On the same day, a little later than the news of "Dao Hong Fu Zhu", another equally shocking news was quickly spread all over Buddhism: the great virtue of Zen Buddhism Shi Futu was complete, and the body became a Buddha, and he had sat in the Lianyin Temple!