This day is the eighth day of the twelfth month.

Shaolin Temple to the Wulin Niuer, although the change of head is also a major event, but it is not comparable to the disposal of the previous abbot.

The martial arts characters are all happy and quiet, which one doesn't want to witness it in person and bow to it? It is a gathering of people from all walks of life in the martial arts, and there are thousands of people, so it is not lively.

A large square outside the Shaolin Mountain Gate, with a high platform in the middle. This platform is two zhang higher than the ground, the radius is more than ten zhang, and a lot of small benches and bluestone blocks are placed under the stage, which is convenient for everyone to sit.

With this move, it can be seen that Shaolin Temple has indeed made sufficient preparations for today.

But some people with rough mouths didn't see Xuan Ci and Xuan Lonely waiting for the main owner to come out, and immediately shouted: "Shaolin Temple is such a big shelf." ”

"yes, that's going to take a long time."

The heroes clamored one after another, and some people even puffed up, for fear that the Shaolin monks would not hear it.

Suddenly, more than ten giant bells in the Shaolin Temple rang together, and when the sound was due, only the mountains responded.

Suddenly, the temple door was wide open, and the two lines of red-clothed monks each held their blades, and lined up out of the temple on the left and right, and the number of people was five hundred.

He was followed by one hundred and eight gray-clothed monks, all of whom were older than the disciples of the Luohan Hall, and were disciples of the higher generation of Huizi, who also held swords and stood on both sides.

Then more than 300 Shaolin lay disciples rushed out, and everyone knew these famous martial arts figures.

After a while, more than 20 old monks wearing large plaid monk robes came out. Some of them are wrinkled, some of them are white, even if they are young, they are fifty or sixty years old, but they are monks of the Xuanzi generation, either their robes are bulging, or they have blades in their hands.

At this time, the first seat of the former Shaolin Precept Academy, the current Shaolin Abbot Master Xuan Lin and the first seat of the Dharma Academy, the Precept Academy, the Arhat Hall, and the first Bodhi Academy slowly walked out. Xuan Ci, the former abbot of Shaolin, followed behind several people.

Seeing that Shaolin was in such a battle, not only the disciples of Xuan, Hui, Void, and Void were like great enemies, but even the lay disciples were summoned back, and they were all shocked.

What Gu Chaoci said and did on Qingliang Mountain that day shocked Xuan Ci and others. And with his people, how can he give up?

The Shaolin faction is already well-known in the rivers and lakes, and has a lot of friendship with many people in the group, so it naturally knows that Gu Chaoci and the people of the 36 caves, the 72 islands, and the Vulture Palace are attending the meeting in a big way.

Although the martial arts of the Tianshan Tong are high, they never set foot in the Middle Earth, and only deal with the side men of the caves and islands outside the frontier, so the name of "Vulture Palace" is heard by the monks for the first time. However, the people in the 36 caves and the 72 islands, they have heard people talk about it, and they all know that although these people are some sideways, they are too many to be underestimated.

So what kind of size the Vulture Palace can hold these people hostage is, it is self-explanatory.

As soon as Xuan Lin and the others got the information, they knew that Shaolin Temple was facing a critical juncture of glory and disgrace. After discussing with Xuan Ci and other senior brothers, Xuan Lin immediately passed on the decree of the lower abbot, and ordered all monks and lay disciples within a thousand miles to return to the temple to listen to the tune.

As for whether Gu Chao can be allowed to resign and avoid a disaster, then he can only do his best and obey the destiny of heaven.

Surrounded by several senior brothers, Master Xuan Lin flew up to the high platform that had already been built.

Everyone saw that these old monks had white eyebrows and white beards, but their waists were straight and their spirits were strong. When they boarded, they were all solemn, and their eyes were all on the stage.

Xuan Lonely Ten made a salute, condensed the dantian, and said loudly: "Our temple inherits the world's predecessors and heroes, young heroes to attend the ceremony, Shaolin Temple is honored and favored, and the little monk is here to thank you first." It's just that the hospitality is not good, and I beg your pardon. He bowed again.

The heroes in the audience stood up together and saluted, and they all said: "It's easy to say, it's easy to say, Master Xuan Lin doesn't have to be polite." ”

Xuan Lin said: "The little monk Meng brother does not give up, the public is elected as the abbot of our temple, although the little monk is talentless and virtuous, but he does not dare not obey the feelings of the people, today he is here to take over the portal, the heroes of the world are witnessed." "The Shaolin Xuanqi saluted to Xuan Lin in unison.

The group of heroes replied loudly: "Master Xuan Lin took over as the abbot of Shaolin, which is expected by everyone. ”

These warriors were all full of energy, and thousands of people responded, like thunder.

At this time, the two gray-clothed monks were extremely fast, running from the mountain road, but they were monks sent by the Shaolin Temple to watch in the middle of the mountain.

Although Xuan Lin and the others had to deal with family affairs, they kept thinking about Gu Chaoci all the time in their hearts, and when they saw the two monks rushing over, they said in their hearts: "It's finally here!" ”

The two monks rushed to a few zhang away from the high platform and saluted Xuan Lin and the others, and reported: "Abbot Qiqi, the Blood Demon Lord has gone up the mountain, and the people of the Thirty-six Caves and the Seventy-two Islands are close behind. ”

Everyone knows that Gu Chaoci and Shaolin Temple are tied in Qingliang Mountain, which is not small. But no one knows if he will come.

Moreover, Gu Chaoci killed so many people in the two battles of Mantuo Mountain Villa and Qingliang Mountain, which was unheard of, and there were few people in all families who were not poisoned by him, so they hated him with all their teeth, but when he thought about it, the poison weapon he used in Qingliang Mountain couldn't help but shudder and be silent.

The abbot of Xuan Lin was also shocked in his heart, but his concentration was profound, his face was flat, and he said: "Today, it is a trivial matter for the little monk to succeed as the abbot. The most important thing is to deal with Xuan Ci, a disciple of the Xuanzi generation of Shaolin Temple. ”

Xuan Ci had a serious face, stepped forward in response, and folded his hands: "Sin Monk Xuan Ci made the heroes laugh. ”

Rao is everyone already knew which play it was, but after hearing this, the Shaolin monks and the heroes were all terrified, and they all looked at Xuan Ci and listened to him announce how to punish Xuan Ci.

Xuan Lin slowly paced to the front of the high platform, looked sad in the sun, and said: "Xuan Ci has committed adultery, and the first Xuan Pain in the Shaolin Temple Discipline Institute will be punished according to the law, and no leniency will be allowed." ”

Xuanpain, Xuanyan, Xuansheng, Xuandu, Xuanyin, Xuan, Xuan, Xuanhuai, and other monks all sighed secretly, although they had the intention of defending Xuanci, but everyone already understood very well, not to mention that Shaolin Qingyu was above all else, Gu Chaoci also came in an instant, and it was a big war.

If you forgive Xuan Ci's sins, it will be a victory and a defeat, but if you enforce the law impartially, you will still be honored.

Xuan Zhi took over the position of the first seat of the Precept Academy from Xuan Lone's hand, and it was not long before hearing what Xuan Lone said, he stayed for a long time, and then he took a step forward and asked Xuan Ci loudly: "Senior Brother Xuan Ci, do you have any excuse for the sins that the abbot refers to?" ”

Xuan Ci said slowly: "Xuan Ci is guilty of a lot of sin, there is no excuse, and he is willing to accept the punishment." ”

Xuan Pain's face was unbearable, and he said loudly: "Xuan Ci violated the great precepts of Buddhism, and the fornication precepts are especially heavy, and you will be punished with a hundred sticks in public." Xuan Ci, are you convinced? ”

Xuan Ci shook his head and said: "Xuan Ci has committed the precept of adultery, and according to the precepts, he should be beaten with a hundred sticks, but at that time, as the abbot, I should be doubled." ”

Xuan's heart was sour, how did he not know that today Xuanci had no intention of living, he wanted to use his life to maintain the reputation of Shaolin, and now this matter is irretrievable, and said with tears: "Law enforcement monk, severely beat Xuanci with 200 sticks." ”

"Yes!"

Two gray-clad law enforcement monks flew onto the stage.

Xuan Ci knelt on the ground, facing the Buddha statue in the Daxiong Hall of Shaolin Temple, and lifted his monk's robe, revealing his back.

The heroes looked at each other, and the former abbot of Shaolin Temple was punished in public, which was really appalling and contrary to the situation.

There are many people who come to the group, and the Shaolin Temple is famous, most people are very jealous, but seeing that Zhu Xuan is impartial and does not protect his shortcomings, he can't help but admire in his heart.

Xuan said with tears in his eyes: "Senior brother, you are good to go." ”

All Xuan knows that today's meeting, Xuan Ci is to apologize for his sins with death in order to maintain Shaolin's reputation. This sight is the eternal secret, although everyone has been practicing Buddha for many years, but they have not reached the realm of Buddhism without living and living, all of them are sad, chanting the Buddha's name together.

Xuan said painfully: "Law enforcement monk, use punishment." ”

The two law enforcement monks bowed to Xuan Ci and said, "Master Bozu, I have offended. Then he straightened up, raised his torture staff, and struck Xuan Ci on the back.

The second monk knew that Xuan Ci was tortured, and the most uncomfortable thing was to be humiliated in public, not in the flesh and skin. It was beaten with a stick, and there was a crackling sound, and in a moment, Xuan Ci's back and thighs were beaten with cane marks, and blood splashed the monk's robe.

The group of monks heard the law enforcement monks shouting "one, five, ten" and the number of cane reproaches, all lowered their heads and lowered their eyebrows, silently chanting the Buddha.

There are also people in the group who are friendly with Shaolin, seeing that Xuanci has no posture of luck to protect the body, when he hits a hundred sticks, someone suddenly said: "Master Xuanci, your temple has strict precepts, and the abbot of Xuanci is also punished as one, which is admirable." But he is old and refuses to use his strength to protect his body, but these two hundred sticks cannot withstand it.

I took the liberty of the next and said a favor, now I have beaten a hundred rods, and the rest of the number, for the time being, will be written down, and it will be beaten together in the future, and it will not violate the precepts of your temple. ”

Many of the heroes also shouted, saying, "Exactly, exactly, let's also ask for a favor." ”

Before Xuan Lin could answer, Xuan Ci said loudly: "Thank you for your kindness, but the precepts are like a mountain, and you can't be indulged." ”

He looked at the law enforcement monk again, and said sharply: "Law enforcement monk, use the staff quickly." ”

The two law enforcement monks had already suspended the punishment, but after listening to Xuan Ci's resolute words, they had to fight for another five or ten years.

Kankan beat more than forty rods, Xuan Ci couldn't support it, his hands on the ground were weak, and his face touched the dust.

Everyone couldn't bear to look at it anymore, and admired Xuan Ci's good life.

Finally, after two hundred strokes of the staff, Xuan Ci's blood flowed all over the ground, and he barely took a breath of true qi to protect his heart, so as not to faint in pain.

The two law enforcement monks put the torture rod up and said to Xuan bitterly: "Report the first seat, and the ancestor of Xuanci has finished receiving the rod." ”

Xuan nodded painfully, not knowing what to say.

The abbot of Xuan Lin stepped forward, bowed to the group of heroes, and said: "Our temple has been inherited so far, and it can be seen by friends in the rivers and lakes.

From today onwards, our temple will be closed and closed to the mountain, isolated from the red dust, cultivating Buddhism, first seeking to cross oneself and then going to cross people, so we can no longer pay attention to the affairs of the rivers and lakes, and I hope that everyone knows. ”

Xuan Lone's words are tantamount to one stone stirring up a thousand waves, Shaolin Temple is closed to the mountain, the world's first martial arts sect, isn't this just a withdrawal from the rivers and lakes? The crowd was in an uproar.

When the group first heard that the abbot of Shaolin Temple Xuan Ci did not abide by the rules, he had great contempt, and he was willing to be punished in public, in order to maintain the reputation of Shaolin Temple.

Unexpectedly, after Xuan Ci was tortured with the cane, Xuan Lin immediately announced the closure of the mountain. The Shaolin Temple has to close the mountain and close the temple, and Xuan Ci can naturally deal with it behind closed doors, and the humiliation of the 200 rods under the public hall can also be avoided.

But they did not hide their mistakes, Xuan Ci also endured humiliation and received the rod first, in order to maintain the reputation of Shaolin Temple, and then announced the closure of the mountain, so that he was worthy of the world's first martial arts sect, and everyone rose in their hearts.

Just when everyone had respect for Shaolin. Suddenly, a sneer came over with a "hehe" sneer: "Closed doors? The grievances of the rivers and lakes are not over, how can this door be closed, and how can the mountains be sealed? ”

The voice of the visitor was not loud, but there were three or five thousand people gathered in the square, and everyone could hear it clearly.

When Xuan Lin and the others heard this voice, their faces were unprecedentedly solemn.

Without him, because this voice was too familiar to them, it was Gu Chaoci. But the meaning of this voice is really terrifying!

You must know that Gu Chaoci can't see it at the moment, so he sent his voice up, which is not difficult for him.

But when he heard about them closing the mountain and closing the temple a few miles away, it was unbelievable. Buddhism's "Heavenly Ear Pass" is nothing more than that, right?

Xuan Lin said: "Senior Brother Xuannan, Gu Chaoci's martial arts seem to be more sophisticated, inform the disciples, don't talk rashly later." He knew that his senior brother had a hard temper, and he had many verbal arguments with Gu Chaoci, for fear that as soon as he arrived, he would do it directly.

Xuan Nan naturally knew what the other party meant, and bowed down and said, "Yes!" ”

At this time, a rapid sound of horses' hooves was heard, which came from the mountain road endlessly, and everyone followed the sound.

I saw a few horses swept up the mountain like a gallop, and when they approached, the eyes of the heroes lit up, but they saw that the passengers on the first four horses were all women, with a big blue cloak, and the most strange thing was that they looked exactly the same!

The four women galloped near, drew their horses to the sides, and finally two white horses and two black horses galloped out of them.

It was the "Blood Demon Lord" Gu Chaoci and the "Lingbo Fairy" Wang Yuyan who appeared on the stage accompanied by Ah Zi and Zhong Ling.

I saw Gu Chao resign and ride a white horse, dressed in white, with sword eyebrows and phoenix eyes, and thin nose and lips. With a white belt around his waist and a white jade pendant on it, he is really handsome.

And Wang Yuyan beside him is also a white horse and white clothes, spotless, like smoke and clouds, with a beautiful appearance, saying that she is a Lingbo fairy, how can it not be said that she is out of the water Luoshen.

As soon as she arrived, the scenery of Shaomuro Mountain was also tarnished, except for the wonder of Meilan, bamboo and chrysanthemum, which attracted some eyeballs. Even beauties like Zhong Ling and Ah Zi are not taken care of.

But there are people with advanced martial arts, but what they see is Gu Chaoci and Wang Yuyan galloping on horseback, the dust on their bodies is not close, and the depth of their internal strength is clear at a glance.

Gu Chaoci jumped off his horse and strode towards the high platform, and everyone dodged one after another, leaving a passage.

Gu Chaoci seemed to be on the ground, drifting forward, and when he was still more than three zhang away from the high platform, he didn't see how he acted, and the person had already pulled up and landed on the platform.

After the martial arts people present saw this hand, they were all horrified.

Especially the masters of martial arts understand that Gu Chaoci can cross several zhang and soar up with his strength without luck, such an unbelievable move is definitely not something that can be done only by relying on light skills.

In the past, they felt that no matter how powerful Gu Chaoci was, they couldn't pick Shaolin Temple alone, and neither could they add Wang Yuyan.

After all, there are more than 30 monks of the Xuanzi generation in Shaolin Temple, how can they be defeated by only one or two people? But Gu Chaoci only showed this light skill, and the heroes felt that he was competing with Shaolin Temple, and it was not yet known who would lose and who would win.

Xuan Ci also struggled to stand up straight at this time, Gu Chaoci glanced at him, nodded and said, "Master Xuan Ci deserves to be a good husband, a good father, and a good abbot.

Bear everything, but for such a big thing today, Ye Erniang and Ling Lang are not here, which is a fly in the ointment. ”

As soon as everyone heard this, they also exchanged their heads, yes, Xuan Ci took care of everything, and his son didn't say anything, but where did Ye Erniang go?

Before Xuan Ci could speak, Xuan Ci smiled slightly and said, "Congratulations." The old man hereby congratulates Gu Jun and Mrs. Zun on tying the knot. ”

He understood the world, and when he saw Wang Yuyan's woman's hair bun, he knew that she was married.

Gu Chaoci arched his hand and said: "Joy and joy." The master is a monk, and he can marry his inner son in the next place, thanks to what you did that day, and there is no time to forget in the next place.

But your brothers and sisters are too prejudiced against me, and it's really not good for you to have a glass of joyful wine, so as not to make it difficult for you to break the vows. ”

Xuan Lin knew that he was talking about being besieged in Qingliang Mountain, but at that time there were only nineteen Xuan, and he was still invincible, but today it is his home field, whether it is a monk of the Xuanzi generation, or a monk and lay disciple, it is several times that of the day.

But he still came, and calmly, and he couldn't help but have a trace of admiration for this madman. smiled: "Gu Junshi said that the grievances are not settled." The little monk dared to ask, when I was in Weihui City, if I took advantage of your injury and attacked you with all the senior brothers, what are the chances of you and Mrs. Zun? ”

"What ...... this?"

That's really not a good answer. Gu Chao's resignation seemed to be weak, and if he didn't admit it, it seemed that he was arguing again.

With his embarrassment, Wang Yuyan said loudly: "Master Xuan Lin did not take advantage of the danger of several masters with Xuandu, Xuan, and Xuanyin that day, and this kind of high monk demeanor makes the little girl respectful." But if it was really a life-and-death struggle that day, even if the little woman was invincible, she might not be able to pull people on her back.

But all this is imagination, and there is no need to say more. But because of your actions, my husband has a grudge with Shaolin, and he acts above board and does not do despicable acts.

Otherwise, with his temperament, he only needs to come to your Shaolin Temple once a day, kill and injure three or five monks, and he can make the Shaolin Temple suffer countless deaths and injuries in a year, isn't it? ”

Her words were plain, but in the ears of the Shaolin monks, it was like being struck by lightning, and some monks with low concentration couldn't help but shake their bodies a few times.

The heroes also changed color in shock, seeing that Wang Yuyan was quite beautiful, and the color was peerless. But talking too much, everyone knows that Gu Chaoci's strength alone is indeed not the opponent of Shaolin Temple, but he sneaks up every day, who can prevent this?

In this way, won't it be killed slowly?

But some people think that such a non-identity move, Gu Chao's great reputation will definitely be disdainful.

Xuan Lin himself wanted to persuade Gu Chao to quit with his friendship that day, but when Wang Yuyan said this, the cold sweat of her vest was like a small river. I had to say slowly to Gu Chaoci: "What Mrs. Zun said is not unreasonable. So, Gu Jun, what are your regulations, please give me instructions! ”

Gu Chaoci raised his eyes and looked around: "Where is Xiao Yuanshan?" ”

Xuan Lone's eyes flashed, and he said with a smile: "Gu Jun and Xiao Yuanshan are friends and enemies, why do you care so much about him?" ”

Gu Chao said with a straight face: "Just because I am friend or foe with him, how can I not care about his life and death?" ”

"What if he dies?" Xuan asked again.

Gu Chaoci's eyes shot out wisps of essence, and he said with a smile: "A person like him who can not die by jumping from the abyss, if he hadn't watched him die with his own eyes, do you think I would believe it?" ”

Before Xuan Lin could speak, Xuan Ci intercepted: "Gu Jun, Qiao Feng is dead, Xiao Yuanshan has made great contributions to the soldiers and civilians of the Great Song Dynasty in the past, can't you let him go of a person who lost his son?" ”

Gu Chaoci glanced at him and said, "What does this have to do with me?" ”

Xuan Ci said in a deep voice: "You are also a great talent in the world, don't you really have a heart for the country and the people?" ”

Gu Chaoci sneered: "For the country and the people?

You say this to tell me, you have this heart?

Then I would like to ask, what have you done for the country yourself?

Oh, is it the Khitan martial arts master who led the Great Song Dynasty Haojie to besiege the Khitan martial arts masters who came to snatch the Shaolin classics? ”

The muscles on Xuan Ci's face couldn't help but tremble, and said, "Why do you bother to bring up the old things again? ”

Gu Chaoci said coldly: "Don't mention anything here for the country and the people, is there such a person today?" The vast rivers and lakes, who is worthy of talking about these four words?

Your Shaolin Temple and the Beggar Gang are known as the two pillars of the Central Plains Martial Arts, but in order to resist foreign enemies, the Beggar Gang is making contributions to the Liao State or the Western Xia, and there are countless casualties.

It is precisely because most of their relatives and elders died tragically at the hands of foreign races, allowing Qiao Feng to be a hero and have no prestige in the beggar gang, but as soon as the identity of the Khitan people came out, they immediately refused to recognize this gang leader.

And when did your Shaolin Temple participate in the affairs of these countries?

Ever died?

You Xuanci was instigated by Murong Bo in the past to rob and kill the Khitan masters, but you led people from other families, and there is no one in Shaolin Temple anymore?

With so many Xuanzi monks, no matter how unsuccessful their martial arts were thirty years ago, they are better than Zhao Qiansun and others, right? ”

His gaze was like lightning, and he swept across the faces of Shaolin Zhuxuan one by one. "What is this for, you and I know it well, and we are not afraid that it will not work out and bring disaster to Shaolin, what qualifications do you have to teach me the four words 'for the country and the people'?"

Xuan Ci was seriously injured, his face was purple, he couldn't lift his true breath, and said tremblingly: "You ......"

Gu Chaoci waved his hand and said: "The state affairs are big, and I won't mention it, but Ye Erniang claims to do all kinds of evil, and has done a lot of evil in the rivers and lakes for many years. ”

Everyone knows that Gu Chaoci's words are right, if the Shaolin abbot doesn't know who 'does no evil' is, no one believes it at all.

Even the Shaolin monks chanted the Buddha's name in unison.

Gu Chaoci said again: "She is doing evil in the rivers and lakes, have you ever interfered in the slightest?" If you have a word of admonition, forgive her Ye Erniang will not dare to disobey!

But you only care about your own reputation, and those parents who will never see their children again are not the people in your eyes?

What about the vows that you have committed by Xuanci, why not the vows of fornication?

It's just sanctimonious, pretentious, and makes people laugh! ”

Xuan Ci was seriously injured, and his natural concentration was greatly reduced, how could he withstand such a sharp verbal attack comparable to the six-vein divine sword, with a "poof", a mouthful of blood spurted out, and he fell on his back.