Chapter 22: The Monk and the Buddha
On Mount Meru, although it is late at night, the lights are still bright in the main hall of Mount Meru, and Xuankong and others are here.
"That Wan Fan's coming this time must be a conspiracy of the Demon Sect. If we don't solve the problem as soon as possible, I am afraid that there will be endless troubles in the future. Peuben was the first to speak.
"The art of raising babies is indeed extremely weird, and we have to guard against it. Puhang also chimed in.
Xuankong and Puyang glanced at each other, but they didn't say anything.
But he heard Pulun speak: "Wan Fan can't have the slightest surprise at this moment. Regarding the matter of the primordial immortal sword, it is also necessary to consider it in the long run. ”
As soon as these words came out, Pu Ben immediately retorted: "It's just a person from the Demon Sect, and now he has killed my first day in the Eastern Wilderness, how can there be no accident." Even though the Primal Immortal Sword is very important, with the strength of my Sumeru Mountain, can't I send it back to the Primordial Sacred Mansion?"
Puyang, who had never spoken, said at this moment: "What Senior Brother Pulun said is extremely true. A few senior brothers thought about it, it was not a big deal for this Taichu Immortal Sword to be sent back to the Taichu Holy Mansion, but behind this, it was related to the cause of Rong Bin's death. No matter what Wan Fan says, he used to be a disciple of my Buddhism. Our relationship with the Primordial Holy Mansion is another one that affects the whole body. So it's a good thing that Wan Fan keeps silent at this time, because only when Rong Qin himself comes to ask the reason for the matter, can I, Mount Meru, sit back and relax. ”
Pu Ben wanted to say something, but he didn't stop Pu Hang, who had been thinking about it, he said, "That's right, Rong Qin came to ask himself, and then it will be the festival between Taoism and the Demon Sect." At most, I, Mount Meru, caught the murderer of the Demon Sect for the Taichu Holy Mansion. But because of Wan Fan's former identity, if we Buddhism say it, it is likely to make Rong Qin think that we have something to do in the middle. ”
As soon as he said this, Puben also understood, so he didn't say anything more.
Puyang said again: "This matter must be solved as soon as possible, Wan Fan is a hot potato at the moment." ”
Hearing this, everyone looked at me again, and I looked at you, and they didn't know why Puyang suddenly said that. Only Xuankong nodded secretly.
Puyang opened his mouth and said: "Now what Wan Fan knows is related to Taoism, he used to be a disciple of my Buddhism, and at this moment, he appeared in my Sumeru Mountain, it is likely that it is a conspiracy of the Demon Sect." If the two families suddenly gather on Mount Meru, Wan Fan will become the target of everyone. The Demon Sect asks us for people, and the Taoists will definitely not allow it, after all, Wan Fan is inseparable from Rong Bin's death. But no matter who we hand Wanfan to, it will cause dissatisfaction on the other side. Originally, as the right path, the feelings of the Demon Sect should not be scrupulous. However, once we handed over Wan Fan to the Taoists, the Demon Sect would have a reason to directly attack the Eastern Wilderness. When the time comes, the Taoists will sit on the mountain and watch the tiger fight, and they will definitely not make a move. The final result is that we and the Demon Sect are both defeated, and the Taoists are reaping the benefits of fishermen. ”
"Amitabha, what Senior Brother Puyang said is right, everything is in our hands, no matter who we hand it over, it will cause a big war between my Mount Meru and the other side. At that time, a big war will break out on Mount Meru, and the Demon Sect and the Daomen will each have half a chance to sit on the mountain and watch the tiger fight. Xuankong said.
"So, in any case, I'm not good for my Buddhism?" said Puben.
Puhang also realized the seriousness of the matter and said, "Is there no solution?"
Everyone was silent again, and after a long time, Puyang spoke: "We just need to invite Rong Qin to Mount Meru." ”
"Senior Brother Puyang, what do you mean by this?" asked Pulun.
Puyang smiled and said, "Rong Qin came to ask himself, but Wan Fan is still on my Sumeru Mountain, and we didn't hand him over to Daomen." Even if the Demon Sect comes, there is no reason. When the time comes, the two of them will speak with their strength, whoever wins will take Wan Fan away, and I, Sumeru, don't care about anything else, just hand over Wan Fan to the one who has reached an agreement. The crux of the matter is that as long as the person is not sent out by me on the initiative of Mount Meru, it will be fine. The Demon Sect and the Taoists are at war, and I can watch the fire from the other side of Mount Meru. ”
Xuankong nodded again and again after hearing this, and the others also agreed.
Don't look at Puyang is the youngest among the senior monks of the Puzi generation, but his mind and qualifications are indeed the highest, and sometimes, even Xuankong admires him.
"But the problem is that since Rong Qin was born, from the beginning of the primordial god realm, to his ascension to the position of the head of the Taichu Holy Mansion, more than five hundred years, but he has never been to my Sumeru Mountain. Even if we go and invite him this time, I'm afraid he won't come. Puhang worried.
Xuankong said at this time: "Rong Bin is Rong Qin's parent. Rong Qin has lived a lifetime, and only in his twilight years did he have a pair of children, and he loved him very much. Coupled with Rong Bin's rare talent, Rong Qin was even more pleasantly surprised. Now that the parents and children have been killed by the Demon Sect, don't say that I am Mount Meru, which is the land of southern Xinjiang, Rongqin will go to it. ”
Hearing this, everyone was at ease, and Xuankong said: "Senior Brother Pulun, this time it is still up to you to invite Rong Qin to take charge." ”
"Yes, the Abbot's decree. Purlun replied respectfully.
"The rest of the junior brothers, arrange in the mountains. The first is to prevent the sudden arrival of the Demon Cult. Second, for the first time in 500 years, I can't be laughed at in the battle. Xuankong said.
"Yes, the Abbot's decree. The crowd replied in unison.
"Senior Brother Pulun, once the head of Rongqin agrees to go to my Sumeru Mountain, I will send the news back immediately. Then the junior brother of Puhang spread the news, so that the heroes of the world gathered in Mount Meru, the demon sect and the Taoist sect did not give in to each other, and someone had to correct the name of my Buddhism. Xuankong arranged it again.
After hearing this, Pulun and Puhang replied in unison: "Your Excellency presides over the decree of the law." ”
In fact, there is no need for Mount Meru to spread the news, once Rong Qin agrees to go to Mount Meru, the news will spread like raindrops. Mount Meru and the Primal Holy Mansion represent the ultimate in the power of the Eastern Wilderness, and I don't know how many eyes are staring at them.
And Rong Qin's prestige is no less than Xuankong, and when he was young, he was an invincible opponent in the Eastern Wilderness. It is rumored that Rong Qin had a short temper when he was young, and it was better to fight with people. His belligerent name resounded in the Eastern Wilderness Continent for two or three hundred years, and later, for some reason, Rong Bin suddenly retreated. And when he came out of the customs again, his temperament changed greatly, he became mature and steady, and his realm actually advanced by leaps and bounds to reach a new height, and finally took over the banner of the Taichu Holy Mansion from the hands of the old mansion master, and this resistance was hundreds of years.
But no matter what kind of mentality Rong Qin has, he has never been to Mount Meru. Even when he was young, he fought with Buddhists, but he never climbed Mount Meru.
After Rong Qin took over as the head of the Taichu Holy Mansion, if he had to come into contact with Buddhism, he would also send someone else to Mount Meru for him.
No one knows the reason why Rong Bin did this, but this time, Rong Bin is afraid that he will make an exception.
The big guys don't know about it, at this moment he is in the cage where Xuexin was imprisoned at the beginning, and time has passed, and he has become a prisoner from outside the cage.
Xingzang and the others are still guarding here, and their posture is no weaker than when guarding Xue Xin.
Wan Fan naturally couldn't think of Xuankong and the others, because behind him, there was no Demon Sect.
Wan Fan sat cross-legged here, his eyes closed. The Taichu Immortal Sword is not far away, and although Wan Fan can't get it, he can see it at any time. This was done to prevent Wan Fan from breaking through the cage with the Etheric Primal Immortal Sword, and secondly, the Buddhism wanted to avoid suspicion. If the Taichu Immortal Sword goes directly into the depths of Mount Meru, when the Taoist asks, he will not be able to tell the truth.
I don't know how long it took, Wan Fan slowly opened his eyes and saw the disciples of the Dragon Descending Hall around him. At the beginning, Guan Cheng's poison could not kill people, so they were already in no problem at the moment.
At this moment, Hui Ling walked in, he was the first seat of the Dragon Descending Hall, and he came over at this time, but it was understandable.
"Master. When Xingzang and the others saw Hui Ling, they all saluted respectfully.
Hui Ling's face was very ugly, and he didn't have a good impression of Wan Fan. Although the disciples of the Dragon Descending Hall were plotted last time, the people of the Demon Sect escaped from the Dragon Descending Hall after all. This made Hui Ling feel that he had become the laughing stock of everyone, even when his peers and brothers talked, he felt that he was laughing at himself.
At this moment, seeing the 'culprit' of the people who let go of the Demon Sect, how could Hui Ling have a good face.
I only heard him say: "You have all opened my eyes wide, if you let people escape again, the Descending Dragon Hall will have no face on Mount Meru again." ”
"Yes. Xingzang and the others hurriedly replied, and they naturally saw that Hui Ling's face was very bad.
Hui Ling walked over and looked at Wan Fan in the cage, but Wan Fan smiled at him without the slightest fear.
Hui Ling said: "After joining the Demon Sect, your courage has also increased a lot. ”
"Wan Fan has never entered the Demon Sect, and before that, Wan Fan was not a timid person, but just maintained a humble heart in the face of Buddhist monks. Wan Fan said.
"Then what about now, after joining the Demon Sect, you don't have to maintain a humble heart towards my Buddhism?" Hui Ling didn't pay attention to Wan Fan at all, and still entered the Demon Sect one by one.
Wan Fan was not in a hurry or annoyed, and said, "I think the Buddha will listen to the sorrows of the world and relieve the troubles of sentient beings. But I didn't expect that the Buddha himself had not practiced a pair of discerning eyes, and how could he see the dense fog of mortal dust. ”
Hui Ling smiled disdainfully and said, "The Buddha will only see the facts. ”
Then Hui Ling didn't pay attention to it anymore and strode out.
Wan Fan smiled indifferently and said no more. It's just that when he turned around and saw Xingzang, he suddenly asked: "Senior Brother Xingzang, do you also think it's Wan Fan's poison?"
Xingzang was not surprised by Wan Fan's question, but said calmly: "Xingzang is just a small monk in the Dragon Descending Hall, and he can't see the chaos of the world clearly. ”
"And what can you see?"
"I can see the Buddha and see the Buddha's teachings in the midst of this vast world. I'm just an ordinary person, and even if it's different, the difference between me is that I'm willing to live in the Buddha's teachings. ”
"Isn't the Buddha right?" Wan Fan asked.
"The Buddha didn't miss it, and he didn't do it right. There is no right or wrong in the Buddha's eyes, only cause and effect. Xingzang said.
"The poisoning, how did it come about, didn't the Buddha see it clearly this time?"
Xingzang was not anxious after hearing this, but turned to look at a huge Buddha statue enshrined in the main hall of the Dragon Descending Hall, he saluted respectfully to the Buddha statue, folded his hands on his chest, as if reading something, and then said: "Senior Brother Wanfan, when did the Buddha speak?"
Wan Fan wondered: "If the Buddha didn't speak, how could I be here?"
Xingzang turned his head, his eyes were secretive, and he said to Wan Fan: "The one who defines you here is a monk, not a Buddha. On Mount Meru, there are only Buddha statues, and the Buddha in your and my hearts. All you see in front of you is just a monk. ”
After Wan Fan heard this, he was silent for a long time. He seemed to be thinking about something, and he didn't feel anything around him anymore.
It was only in a vague space that Wan Fan heard a sentence from Xingzang: "We are all practicing Buddha, but we have never become Buddhas." In this case, how can the Buddha's fault be blamed on the Buddha. ”