Too much fruit

Chapter 881: The Confused and the Enlightened Are One

"Is it just because of this?" said Karma Tathagata.

"There are many reasons. For example, the result is too good. Lingtai Mountain suffered a great disaster. The Awakened One and the two former great Bodhisattvas, Guanyin and Manjusri, have all fallen. The Buddhist Kingdom has completely opened a new chapter. Guanyin and Tan Wuwei participated in this war and can be regarded as the second murderer of the Awakened One. The successor can justifiably cleanse the Buddhist Kingdom."

Jiang Li explained the reason: "And the enlightened one had already arranged his funeral affairs, and even made preparations for entrusting him with things. For example, after the enlightened one passed away, the Buddha Kingdom lost its most powerful one and was no longer able to fight against the Great Zhou. It was also impeccable to conclude a friendly agreement with the Great Zhou. When we know the truth and then reverse the reasoning, we can find reasons everywhere."

"However, if you ask me about my doubts, I can tell you that it is only because of this."

Jiang Li is a suspicious person.

Especially after having interacted with the Enlightened One and establishing a friendship with him, and even after knowing that the Enlightened One and the Karma Tathagata are originally one.

And now, suspicion seems to have become truth.

"Yes, just because of this, that's enough."

Karma Tathagata continued to turn the beads, "Daojun, Tianjun, and Dazun, they have dealt with the Awakened One and Karma Tathagata a long time ago, and the impression has long been ingrained. Guangli, Wei Tuo, and the two disciples Huineng and Huilun, they are in awe of the Awakened One. They are obviously the ones who should be closest to the Awakened One, but they are far from close enough."

"Decades ago, when the Lost One changed his name, they may have had doubts, but it was only for a moment, and they attributed it to the Lost One's self-humility and confusion. After all, it was the war that caused the deaths of hundreds of thousands of lives. The compassionate Enlightened One should repent and be confused."

Jiang Li understood what he said. Admiration is the feeling that is farthest from understanding.

As for the later interpretation of the self-proclaimed "fan", Jiang Li understood it even better, as he had interpreted Mr. Lu Xun's words in the same way back then.

Even for those who know the relationship between Karma Tathagata and the Awakened One, it is more reasonable to call themselves "the lost one". After all, it is the Awakened One who is truly obsessed with karma, which leads to the appearance of Karma Tathagata.

The stereotype has already been established and is difficult to change.

Even Jiang Li only had doubts, after all, it was just a self-proclaimed title. As a strong man, who doesn't have a few self-proclaimed titles that sound high-sounding?

It was not until I saw the various arrangements made by the Enlightened One that I put my doubts aside.

But even so, Jiang Li had no evidence, only various guesses. It was not until he met Karma Tathagata here that he was truly sure.

The enlightened one is a Buddha, the confused one... is a devil!
The awakened and the confused are two sides, and at this moment they are one.

"Then," Jiang Li returned to the original question, "how should I address the lay Buddhist?"

Is it the Karma Tathagata? Or is it the Awakened One?
"The Awakened One and the Karma Tathagata are originally one. During the hundred years of retreat, their minds were connected and they checked and balanced each other, which is why there is the saying 'the Awakened One does not come out of the world, and the Tathagata does not come out of retreat'. However, others would never have thought that the Awakened One and the Karma Tathagata would return to one thought during this process, and the Karma Tathagata would return to the body of the Awakened One."

Karma Tathagata smiled and said, "Both the Awakened One and Karma Tathagata are me. But for now, you should still call me Karma Tathagata. After all, the Awakened One is dead."

After hearing this, Jiang Li felt certain.

After all, no matter what, Karma Tathagata is still the evil thought of the Awakened One. If possible, the Awakened One is more suitable to be an ally. Although the Awakened One is also shrewd and calculating...

“Others would never have thought that as long as the promotion ceremony is completed, the layman will win everything in the end.” Jiang Li also smiled.

If one surpasses the true spirit in the Tathagata's Dao fruit, then one will be promoted to an enlightened one.

If the enlightened one ultimately fails, then it will be Karma Tathagata who will end it.

As for the promotion ceremony...with the help of a third party, how could it not be completed?

No matter how powerful Daojun and Dazun were, they could not break through the obstruction of both parties and interrupt the promotion ceremony of the awakened one. Therefore, the result was determined from the beginning.

Regardless of success or failure, it is the promotion of the enlightened one, but the results of the promotion will be different. Either become a Buddha or turn into a demon.

"There is actually no difference between becoming a Buddha or a demon. Both Buddha and demon are me. Even the Tathagata Buddha is the only one who reigns supreme."

Ye Ruru said this with a hint of regret, "Unfortunately, my disciples and fellow practitioners have not been able to understand this. Their 'I' has been suppressed by me."

This is the reason why “It is easy to find Buddha in a ruined temple, but difficult to find Buddha in one’s heart”.

To a certain extent, Wei Tuo and his companions can also be considered believers - believers of the enlightened one, but they are not so blind, not so fanatical, and have not lost their rationality.

Therefore, the self-proclaimed "fan" never made them have the slightest doubt.

This level of trust and awe is actually widely present in the hearts of the people. Wei Tuo and others are not abnormal. However, if they want to achieve great success in Buddhism, they still need to break the Buddha in their hearts.

It does not mean that they should be as suspicious as Jiang Sikong, who is full of bad intentions, but that they should know themselves clearly and put "I" first.

Of course, there is no need to say more about the last sentence, so as not to make the petty Jiang Sikong angry. So far, the biggest question of this battle has been answered, and the final winner is the Awakener, or it can be Jiang Li.

The enlightened one was promoted and left the Buddhist kingdom to Jiang Li. Although in name, Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva succeeded as the abbot, in reality, the Buddhist kingdom was destined to be ruled by Jiang Li.

From now on, Jiang Li's Daoguo magical power will also include the Buddhist Kingdom, and the Buddhist Kingdom's national power will also be used by Jiang Li.

[After this result was confirmed, Jiang Li keenly realized that the fusion between the Green Emperor Dao Fruit and himself had deepened, but...]

【Not too much.】

Jiang Li saw the words that appeared on the collection of cause and effect, and also sensed the fusion of Tao fruit and his own cause and effect.

As the most powerful being, his perception is already able to see through everything about himself, so it is not difficult for him to grasp the progress of the fusion of the Tao Fruit.

'Not too much...'

Jiang Li couldn't help but feel sad. 'Expanding territory is not the main thing in the interpretation of Qingdi Daoguo. Incorporating the Buddhist Kingdom into the governance is only a part of it.'

As the first of the Three Sovereigns and the first of the Hundred Kings, Fuxi is the first king in history. His interpretation of Daoguo is definitely related to ruling. However, from the current situation, simply expanding the territory cannot meet Jiang Li's interpretation needs.

Although theoretically as long as one of the deductive methods is determined, it is entirely possible to rely on quantity to reach perfection, but with the current progress... taking down a Buddhist country can only advance a small part. If one wants to reach perfection, how many Buddhist countries should be needed?

Judging from Jiang Li's grasp of the Dao Fruit, it would take at least seven or eight more Buddhist kingdoms to fully interpret the Dao Fruit of the Green Emperor.

Moreover, these seven or eight Buddhist countries cannot just have territorial areas, they must also have people and a level of civilization comparable to that of the Buddhist countries. Talent is the foundation of rule, and territory is used to support people.

"When I ascend the throne of the Great Zhou, I should be able to be promoted once more, but it is still far from enough to achieve perfection."

After roughly estimating the subsequent improvement, Jiang Li could only give up relying on the ruling aspect to complete the Dao Fruit. "If it is the Yellow Emperor Dao Fruit, the improvement in this aspect is definitely much greater than the Green Emperor Dao Fruit. But the Green Emperor... or Fuxi, he involves too many aspects and too broad."

Many thoughts flashed through his mind at once. Although Jiang Li hid them well, Ye Tathagata still noticed that Jiang Li's thinking had increased suddenly.

This person is now the Heavenly Demon Po Xun, and his ability to sense thoughts has reached the pinnacle. Even Jiang Li was faintly sensed by Ye Tathagata's fluctuations in his thoughts. It was not much, at most he discovered that Jiang Li's thoughts were surging under his calm surface, but it was enough.

However, he seemed to have some misunderstanding of Jiang Li's thinking.

“Jiang Tanyue may have other guesses. Never mind,” Ye Tathagata chuckled, “Ksitigarbha, bring the Great Sage here.”

As soon as he finished speaking, the bizarre magical realm returned to normal, except that there was still a vague barrier at the edge, separating the inside and the outside.

A whirlpool-like opening appeared in the air, and then a golden light fell, revealing the figure of Sun Wukong, with a monk floating behind him.

Judging from its shape, this should be a Dharma statue.

"Master Jiang, please forgive me. Due to my great wish, I cannot leave the underworld at will. I can only come to see you in the form of Dharma."

The monk looked exactly like a Chakravartin, but compared to the Chakravartins of the past, this monk seemed calmer and more distant, with an aura of purity and peace. He looked more like a Buddha than the Fighting and Victory Buddha next to him.

"You monk, you are not dead after all."

Sun Wukong grinned when he saw Ye Tathagata, but he was not surprised. The monkey might not be as malicious as Jiang Li, but his spiritual perception was quite sharp, and he would not worship the enlightened one as a Buddha.

When he saw Karma Tathagata, he did not shout for war and killing. Instead, considering the situation of Jiang Li being present, he boldly connected the Awakened One and Karma Tathagata together.

"It turns out that the bald donkey has a lot of thoughts."

Sun Wukong scratched his cheek, looked at the monk again, and said, "And you, old Ksitigarbha, tell me, what's going on with you?"

"Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva is my good teacher and helpful friend. Back then, I came into contact with the Taoist instrument containing Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva's Dao fruit and awakened his true spirit. I benefited a lot from him. The method to revive the Great Sage was also derived by Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva. The Great Sage should thank Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva very much." Ye Tathagata chuckled.

"Amitabha, I have met an enlightened one. If I do not obey, I am afraid that I will be beaten to death by the enlightened one."

The King of the Wheel of Time... or should we call him Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva? Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva made a small joke and said, "Also, I should thank the Enlightened One for helping me reincarnate and protecting me as I grow."

That is to say...
"The Wheel-Turning King is Ksitigarbha." Sun Wukong called out the answer.

"Indeed, the reason why the name of Ksitigarbha was erased was actually to prevent the incense from interfering with his reincarnation," said the Tathagata, nodding his head. "For many years, the Wheel-Turning King has been in seclusion in the underworld. It seems that he wants to suppress the true spirit of the Tao Fruit and destroy it step by step, but in fact, he is trying to reconnect with the Tao Fruit."

(End of this chapter)