One person above Qing Huang Ting

Chapter 919 A ​​Three-Way Battle, Testing the Waters

Erlang Shen trapped all the members of the Heavenly Court by himself.

However, he himself thus became the human-shaped wick of the Lotus Lantern, constantly burning himself to release light.

【The Lotus Lantern】Now, every ray of light emitted is a sacrifice of Erlang Shen's cultivation and lifespan.

Erlang Shen fell into the air and threw out all his magical treasures, including the Three-Pointed Double-Edged Sword, the Mountain-Splitting Axe, the Azure Cloud Demon-Slaying Sword, and the Silver Bullet Golden Bow.

Several magical treasures were thrown to Sun Wukong and Nezha.

Both of them are skilled in the art of having three heads and six arms, and are also masters of weaponry. Entrusting these weapons and magical artifacts to them can temporarily enhance their strength.

Yang Jian threw all his weapons away, clearly prepared to die there.

He wanted to perish together with all the gods in Heaven.

"Big brother!" "Big brother!" "I'll take your place!"

The six brothers of Meishan were all very excited and tried to break into the influence of the Lotus Lantern to rescue Erlang Shen.

Prince Zhang raised his white spear and whip, blocking the six brothers of Meishan.

The six fierce gods glared angrily, about to reveal their true forms.

Prince Zhang said slowly, "You know the True Lord. He will never go back on his decision halfway. If you want to save him, you should end this war as soon as possible."

With the war over and the Jade Emperor's death, Erlang Shen no longer needed to make sacrifices.

The six brothers from Meishan wiped away their tears and dried their blood.

Erlang Shen also sensed the movement outside, raised his right hand with a sword-like finger pointing at the Jade Emperor and Nuwa.

Chang Hao, the White Snake Demon among the six brothers of Meishan, gripped his twin snake spears tightly and gritted his teeth as he said:
“The Crown Prince is right. If we want to save our elder brother, we must first defeat the Jade Emperor.”

"We can't waste any more time."

The Yellow-Robed Master, Wild Boar Spirit Zhu Zizhen, said, "However, how can we intervene in battles at that level? Even my elder brother can only offer some advice in those kinds of battles."

"The Zhou Tian Star Array has no effect on the Jade Emperor."

“You’re right.” Prince Zhang looked up. “We naturally have no way to deal with the Great Luo, but someone else has a way.”

Then, Prince Zhang looked down at the mortal realm and said, "We can help Goddess Nuwa in other places."

You don't necessarily have to join the fight to help those in battle.

Factors from thousands of miles away can also determine the outcome of a battle.

Miaoyin, one of the Four Divine Generals, asked, "Senior Brother, is there a key to deciding a battle in the mortal realm?"

Prince Zhang nodded: "There is an opportunity that can decide the outcome."

"Great Sage, Lord Chonglou and General Feipeng are here to assist Goddess Nuwa."

"Let's seize that last sliver of opportunity!"

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"The Purple Bamboo Grove has never been so lively before."

Outside the Guanyin Bodhisattva's sacred site in the Purple Bamboo Grove of the South China Sea, Guanyin Bodhisattva and Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva walked together to the edge of the sacred site, on the shore of the East China Sea.

On the turbulent sea, there is an army powerful enough to flatten the waves.

The Flower Fruit Mountain army retreated from the Thirty-Three Heavens.

The demons are below, the gods are above, the generals are in front, and the allied forces are behind.

Marshal Tianpeng dyed the East Sea a dark, inky black, with lightning flashing within the water.

The Purple Bamboo Grove in the South China Sea was completely surrounded, with no way to pass through. Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva remained calm and composed, saying, "Amitabha, why don't you all go beyond the Thirty-Three Heavens to compete for that supreme position?"

"Why did you come here to cause trouble for us two orphans from a broken family?"

Prince Zhang asked, "I would like to ask you two for something?"

Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva reached into his sleeve, sensing something amiss: "What is that?"

Prince Zhang said, "You should have guessed it by now, it's the [Thunderous Sound of the Coffin]!"

Using the three thousand Buddha kingdoms, the entire Mount Ling, the Great Thunderclap Temple, and all the innate magical treasures personally refined by all the Buddhas, Bodhisattvas, Arhats, Vajras, and Laozi within the mountain—

[Thunderous Sound of the Coffin]!
If Nuwa possessed this [Spirit Coffin Thunder Sound], she might be able to gain the upper hand in her battle against the Jade Emperor, or even win the battle.

The hand of Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva, hidden in his sleeve, emerged, along with the magnificent, ornate, heavy, and exquisitely crafted [Coffin Thunder Sound]:
"So you really came for it!"

"To obtain the greatest treasure, one must endure hardship."

The "Lingji Leiyin" can be said to be the protective treasure of Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva. If he lost it, Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva would worry that he would die in the mortal world sooner or later.

Furthermore, the powerful force of the [Coffin Thunder Sound] also deeply fascinated Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva.

How could he possibly give up a power comparable to that of the Great Luo?

Moreover, with the [Coffin Thunder Sound] in hand, he might not necessarily lose.

Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva, holding the precious treasure, is eager to try it out.

Guanyin Bodhisattva, holding a jade vase, pinches a slender willow branch with her fingers in a gesture of holding a flower.
"Amitabha, cause and effect are cyclical, retribution is inevitable, this battle is still unavoidable."

Everyone in the Three Realms had a very good impression of Guanyin. Nezha, with good intentions, offered this reminder:

“Guanyin Bodhisattva, our journey here is only for the [Lingji Leiyin], you don’t need to get involved in this quagmire.”

Guanyin Bodhisattva said softly, "There must always be someone to practice the Dharma."

"Nezha, Prince, Buddhist scriptures are good and should be studied more. Don't let the Buddha's actions lead Mount Ling astray and affect your views on Buddhism and scriptures."

Prince Zhang sighed, "It seems that a battle with Guanyin is now inevitable."

Guanyin Bodhisattva believes in and practices Buddhism; she truly believes in the principles and concepts in Buddhist scriptures.

At a time when both Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva and Mount Ling have made mistakes, Avalokiteshvara Bodhisattva is now prepared to sacrifice herself for the cause.

He demonstrated through his actions the great compassion and wisdom of Buddhism.

The Buddhist scriptures are not wrong; the mistake lies with those who are greedy and fail to persevere in practicing the Dharma.

If Huaguo Mountain and the Heavenly Court hadn't come, Guanyin might have quietly taught her disciples the true Buddhist teachings in the Purple Bamboo Grove of the South China Sea.

But now that she has been drawn into the conflict between Flower Fruit Mountain and the Heavenly Court, Guanyin Bodhisattva will not run away.

Seeing her fellow disciples suffering and fleeing, how could Guanyin Bodhisattva have the face to claim that she had comprehended Buddhist teachings and practiced Buddhist principles?

Avalokiteshvara Bodhisattva clasped his hands together and recited the scripture: "When Avalokiteshvara Bodhisattva was practicing the profound Prajnaparamita, he perceived that the five aggregates are all empty, and thus transcended all suffering and distress. Shariputra, all dharmas are empty in nature, neither arising nor ceasing, neither defiled nor pure, neither increasing nor decreasing. Therefore, in emptiness there is no form, no sensation, no perception, no volition, no consciousness."

If one views life, death, and the five aggregates as empty, why would one fear the end of death?

Young Prince Zhang raised his white-bladed, black-bodied spear and whip, channeling the power of the Buddha, and lines of cause and effect appeared in his eyes:
"I understand. In that case, we will see the Bodhisattva off on his journey!"

Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva, who had been neglected for a long time, unleashed the [Coffin Thunder Sound], using the power of ten thousand Buddhas to activate inconceivable mass, and separated the sky and sea with sheer force.

Gods and demons of Huaguo Mountain avoided him, and no one dared to confront his sharp edge.

"Since you've come to take him, then come over here!"