Chapter 1: The Absolute Path
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Tarzan.
This is the first time that Li Ye has climbed Mount Tai after coming to this realm. The five states of Pinglu are just east of Mount Tai, and according to the world before Li Ye traveled, it was called Shandong.
Mount Tai also has a Taoist temple, but it is not affiliated with the five major gates, but the place where the Quanzhen Temple is located. Quanzhenguan is a new Taoist school founded by Su Emei and Wei Xiaozhuang.
"If the mountain is not high, there is a fairy name, and the water is not deeper than the dragon. According to the old way, there is no need to build the Quanzhen Temple on Mount Tai, it is so high and difficult to climb, and my dustpan mountain is good. β
When he reached the top, Chu Nanhuai pouted with his hands in his sleeves, as if he didn't think highly of Dongyue.
Before dawn, the four fields were deep and silent, and from the top of the mountain, the mountains were hidden in thick darkness. The morning star is already very bright, but it is too far away to illuminate the top of the mountain.
Su Emei was personally arranging Xiao'an, futons and other things for Li Ye and others, Li Ye stood in front of the cliff with his hands, and said with a smile: "Taking advantage of the situation to achieve something, although it is a bit clichΓ©, it is also inevitable." Whether it is a Taoist temple or a Buddhist temple, we must try our best to occupy the world's famous mountains and rivers. In addition to the beautiful mountains and rivers in these places, the spiritual energy is abundant, which is beneficial to practice, and the original reputation of the mountains and rivers is used to enhance the status of Taoist Buddhist temples, which is also the proper meaning of the question. β
Chu Nanhuai sat down behind the small case that Su Emei had set up, waiting for Su Emei to serve him wine. Everyone was waiting at the top of the mountain to watch the sunrise, and naturally they could not live without wine. Su Emei disliked Wei Xiaozhuang's clumsiness, she handled these things single-handedly, as if she had returned to the days when she was young, taking care of the Taoist temple in Dustpan Mountain.
Chu Nanhuai looked at Li Ye and suddenly asked: "Pinglu demons are in turmoil, how does Your Highness plan to deal with it?" Let's say it first, Lao Dao is already old, and he just wants to go back to Dustpan Mountain to retire. β
Li Ye turned around, smiled disappreciatively, and came to sit opposite Chu Nanhuai in front of the small case.
Su Emei put the wine pot and wine glass on the two of them, and there were plates of pastries, with different styles, but the most was osmanthus cake, and I don't know where she got the osmanthus at this time. When she did this, her eyebrows and eyes were always calm and peaceful, and she did not interject, and the green silk slid down on her fair and flawless face, and danced and fluttered in the breeze on the top of the mountain.
In addition to Li Ye and Chu Nanhuai's master and apprentice, there was only Shangguan Allure, who was dressed in silver armor, and brought three guards to guard the crossing on the edge of the flat land. Shangguan Allure still didn't squint, standing by the knife, his waist was straight, and his posture was heroic, as if he could draw his knife at any time and protect Li Ye behind him - even if it was very safe here.
Li Ye said to Chu Nanhuai: "I don't know something. β
Chu Nanhuai picked up the wine glass, motioned to Su Emei to fill it quickly, couldn't wait to take a sip, smacked his lips beautifully, and then said: "Your Highness just asks, the old Taoist knows everything." β
When he said that he planned to retire, he was not interested, and now he drank a glass of wine, and his mood immediately became high. Looking at his appearance, if Li Ye is willing to give him dozens of jars of wine, it is not impossible to make him an entourage.
Li Ye asked seriously: "Are there demons in this world?"
There is naturally no one on the earth, but whether there is one in this world, Li Ye really doesn't know. If not, the demons who are currently in trouble in Pinglu will not be able to explain, if there is, then the Dao Gate will release the door to subdue the demons and eliminate the demons, wouldn't it really be a thing?
Chu Nanhuai chuckled and said, "After Pangu opened the world, before the Great Manifestation of the Human Sect, the witch and demon clans were the masters of this realm. The demons are headed by Nuwa and Donghuang Taiyi, who are in charge of the immortal court and build the immortal palace; Later, the co-workers knocked down Buzhou Mountain, the lich battled, both were defeated, each retreated, and the people were greatly prosperous. If Your Highness asks about this, then witches and demons do exist. As for the ...... What is a demon?"
Li Ye frowned slightly, and asked further: "Daomen subduing demons, releasing demons, is it true or false?"
Chu Nanhuai laughed: "Your Highness, a smart person, how could you ask such a question." β
He flicked his sleeves lightly and said slowly: "In the Taoist Sect Interpretation, demons are monsters that plague the world and kill people without blinking, which is really ridiculous and generous." There are no demons in the world, and in order to attract people to believe in them, and in order for someone to offer them incense to feed them, they made up the story of subduing demons and eliminating demons. Through these stories, people were in awe of the Buddha and began to worship them, especially when life was not going well, and they wanted to pray for blessings. β
"However, the demons in the world all rely on the Liberation Gate to subdue, so before the appearance of the Liberation Gate Daomen, who will subdue the demons? At that time, no one subdued the demons, why didn't the demons go everywhere, why didn't the demons go everywhere, why didn't they cause trouble in the world, so that the people couldn't live?"
"Saints don't die, thieves don't stop. Beauty is beauty, and evil is evil. If there are no demons, how can there be gods and Buddhas? If there are no demons, what is the meaning of the existence of the Buddha? In order to exist, the only way to exist is to fabricate things about demons to show the necessity of their existence. β
Speaking of this, Chu Nanhuai sneered, picked up a piece of pastry and threw it into his mouth, enjoying it beautifully.
Li Ye took a sip of wine. The wine is a good wine, and it is produced in Jiannan Burning Spring in Shu. The fragrance is overflowing, and it is the middle of winter now, so it is just right to warm up the stomach with a sip. However, the wine that tasted good before came to Li Ye's mouth at this moment, but it didn't taste anything.
Li Ye put down his wine glass and asked: "There are no demons in the world, and there is no need for anyone to subdue demons and eliminate demons, so what do you need gods and Buddhas to do? Just to show their own strength and ask people to worship? To support their disciples? What is the difference between that and robbers? Aren't robbers also robbing other people's sweat and fruits without doing their own work? Isn't the difference one by force plundering and the other by mental control?"
"If the gods and Buddhas are benevolent, why should someone offer incense to eliminate disasters and solve problems for others? If they don't offer incense, they won't solve disasters for others? What is the essential difference between them and the killers of rivers and lakes who take people's money and eliminate disasters for others? If gods and Buddhas can really eliminate disasters and solve problems for people, why is there still so many disasters and difficulties in the world?"
"For the rich and unkind, for the corrupt and perverted the law, how can they ever die violently for no reason? Those who are kind to help others have a few fine clothes and fine food? The scene of this world is just that the former are doing whatever they want, while the latter is becoming more and more difficult to survive and are in constant trouble. If there are gods and Buddhas, why don't they have vajra angry eyes, bodhisattvas lower their eyebrows, and gods appear in the world?"
Speaking of this, Li Ye took a deep breath and continued to ask: "If there are no demons in the world, if the gods and Buddhas can't eliminate disasters and solve problems for people, if the gods and Buddhas can't punish adultery and eliminate evil, is the meaning of the existence of gods and Buddhas just to let ordinary people who have no strength and are already living a difficult life be in awe and go to bow down and worship? Is it just to let the people of the present world willingly endure the hardships of life, and the torture of the rich and unkind, and hope for the vain afterlife, so that they can become rich nobles who can do whatever they want?"
"If there are no demons in the world, if there are no gods and Buddhas in the world, then the people who are enshrined are just selfish monks who have cultivated to become powerful and selfish, what is the difference between them and the mortal magnates? Can it be that if you are detached from the world and have six pure roots, you can forget with peace of mind where what you eat and drink come from? Can you forget with peace of mind who gave your flesh and blood and who raised it? If you have the world in mind, why don't you contribute a little bit of your strength to make this world a better place?"
"If there are no demons in the world, if there are no gods and Buddhas in the world, if there are no powerful monks in the world, if the meaning of the existence of the Buddha Sect is not beneficial to the people, if it cannot be beneficial to the world, then what is left? What is left of just gathering a group of people who sing and chant Buddhas, playing tricks in front of ordinary people, saying insincere words, talking about unrealistic dreams, fantasizing about the peak that cannot be reached, and using this to defraud the people of their money? What is the difference between that and pyramid schemes?"
Li Ye didn't continue, he was a little emotional, and he even blurted out the word "pyramid scheme".
Su Emei knelt beside the small case, quietly listening to Li Ye and Chu Nanhuai talking, hearing this, she looked at Li Ye with shining eyes, and her eyes looked a little weird.
Chu Nanhuai smiled, "The people who can enter the threshold of the Liberation Gate must be a few people in this world, and they must have some kind of outstanding qualifications, which is commendable." If there are no demons in the world, if there are no gods and Buddhas in the world, if there are no powerful monks in the world, then as an unusual group of people, if the Daomen and the Buddha cannot help the people of the world, when they are in distress and illness, help them solve the pain and suffering, if they can't walk in the world, let the people hear the words of the Buddha, and have less anger and evil in life, so as to love each other and have fewer disputes, so as to know books and etiquette, honor their parents and brothers and help each other, and help each other in neighbors, then what is the meaning?"
Speaking of this, Chu Nan drank a glass of wine, stood up, and faced the moving star.
He generously stated: "People in the world believe in Taoism and Buddhism, and want to ask for protection, wealth, and health. However, it is undeniable that the teachings of the Buddha do have the effect of purifying the soul and making people's hearts pure and calm. The goodness is like water, the sound is loud, and the avenue is indisputable, so there are also some people who are disgusted with the worldly disputes, and turn to the Taoist gate and the liberation door to find a trace of purity. The Liberation Gate has become a haven for them to escape from the world and seek peace of mind. If this is the case, then the Daomen should not enjoy the incense offerings. β
Chu Nanhuai beckoned, and the wine jug of the small case flew into his hand, and he raised his head to drink.
In the middle of the sound, he continued to speak, his tone became more and more sonorous, and his voice became more and more loud: "The Liberation Gate and the Daomen in my heart are a group of people who eliminate the violence and evil thoughts of the human heart and make people live a peaceful life! The Liberation Gate and the Taoist Gate in my heart are the group of people who promote benevolence and friendliness! The Liberation Gate and the Taoist Gate in my heart are a group of people who carry forward the righteousness and make the world a better place! The Daomen and the Liberation Gate in my heart are a group of people who help those in need, reduce the suffering of the world, and make the world more harmonious!"
"The Daomen and Shimen in my heart are a group of people who walk on the road, walk on the road of the world, help others, benefit the people of the world, and make the world a better place!"
"People who can make the world a better place, even if it's just a little bit better, are people who deserve the respect and love of the world. All people are equal, all beings are equal, and between equality, what is needed is courtesy and fraternity, so why be afraid to bow down?"
"The Daomen and the Liberation Gate in my heart are not people who need people to worship, need people to be respected, and need people to kneel and worship, and they don't work or pay, but they can wear bright clothes and enjoy the fruits of others' cultivation with peace of mind!"
"Such a person is a moth in the world! My Taoist temple, my disciple, is not such a person!"
"They will let the people of the world know that the Daomen is an existence worthy of their respect and love, and can let them rely on! Even if they can't give them disaster relief, at least they won't bluff people with those fairy legends and ask them for a penny! Even if they can't let them have enough food and clothing, at least they can make them feel at ease!"
"This is my Dao Gate, the Dao Gate that I Chu Nanhuai wants!"
When Li Ye heard this, his spirits perked.
The mountain wind was howling, and Chu Nan's clothes were flying.
What he was wearing was still the robe with many patches like cow's hair, and it looked so shabby and inconspicuous. Walking on the official road and walking in the market, the rich and noble people in fine clothes will not only not look at him squarely, but will also cover their noses and leave from afar, like avoiding flies.
However, at this moment, in front of the rising star, the old-fashioned brown-skinned old way made Li Ye see hope.
Li Ye couldn't help but stand up, "Heaven and earth are not benevolent, and all things are used as dogs." In the eyes of the sage, the common people and the grass and trees are the same, and they will not favor one over the other, why would the Taoist chief care about the common people?"
Chu Nanhuai turned around and looked directly at Li Ye: "The saint looks at all things the same, not without mercy or pity, but with great compassion and great mercy." If the grass and trees are thick and the grass and trees are thin, one day, the plants and trees and beasts will suffer a catastrophe, and at that time, the common people can still exist? β
Li Ye was stunned, and after half a sound, he bowed deeply to Chu Nanhuai: "I have been taught." β
Chu Nanhuai came to Li Ye, held his hand, and said with hope: "Your Highness was born for heaven and earth, and I hope to comprehend the emperor's way as soon as possible, that is the blessing of heaven and earth." β
Li Ye was stunned again. Emperor Road, what is Emperor Road? Before Yuan Tiangang was dismissed, he also mentioned Emperor Road and said similar things to Li Ye.
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