Conferred God: Got cramped at the beginning

Chapter 1003 Guilty and Wrong

"We are here."

Cold and chilling, like the echo of ice that has never melted for billions of years rubbing together, it exploded from the depths of the swirling northern starry sky the moment Ao Bing finished speaking!
The voice was devoid of emotion and fluctuation, yet it carried an absolute obedience and chilling killing intent that pierced through time and space and reached the very core of the soul.

Before the words were even finished, the world had already changed color!
The starlight, with its dazzling sharpness, fell from all directions of heaven and earth onto this execution platform.

When those countless streams of light fell, the Buddhist light surging from the body of the Dipankara Buddha on the Execution Platform was directly crushed.

Arctic Exorcism Center!
Within the system of Heavenly Law and Justice, it is one of the most powerful and terrifying forces!

If other celestial beings in the Heavenly Court were to intervene, then no matter what the situation, there would still be some chance for a turnaround.

But once the Arctic Exorcism Institute is mobilized, it means that all chances of turning the tide will vanish!

If other immortals or gods were to intervene, it would only be to suppress or capture them.

So the Arctic Exorcism Institute taking action means a purge!

One after another, masked killing gods appeared on the Execution Platform.

The murderous aura emanating from each of them complemented the execution platform perfectly.

These are all true killing gods!
They are beings who have temporarily withdrawn from the battlefields outside the domain!
The Arctic Exorcism Academy originated in extremely ancient times.

—After the Investiture of the Gods, Pan Tian devoured the origin of a great heaven, and under the influence of that great heaven's origin, the system of karmic positions emerged.

Afterwards, the Heavenly Court gathered all the positions in the world and listed them on the Investiture of the Gods.

When the positions of authority are consolidated, it is also the time when the Heavenly Court uses the Heavenly Rules as a standard to constrain and measure the countless immortals and gods between heaven and earth.

—The consolidation of karmic positions means that all cultivators will be listed in the Heavenly Court's register of merit.

But how could those who commit the most heinous crimes be listed in the annals of heaven?
Therefore, before consolidating the positions of authority, the immortals and gods of the Heavenly and Earthly Judgment system conducted a thorough investigation of all immortals, gods, and cultivators in the world.

At that time, in order to strengthen the power of the Heavenly Court's judicial system and enhance the deterrent effect of those patrolling angels, Ao Bing discussed with Marshal Tianpeng and established the Arctic Exorcism Institute.

In the Arctic Exorcism Academy, every deity is someone who has been fighting too hard on the battlefield outside the heavens, to the point that the fighting has affected their will. Only then do they return to the world to rest and recuperate.

Their instinct for making decisions and dealing with the world is to kill!

With these killing gods as support, when the Heavenly Court consolidated the system of rank, the gods of justice took the opportunity to clean up and verify the actions of all the immortals and gods in the world, which was then completed. At that time, when the patrolling angels issued an edict, the killing bastards of the North Pole Exorcism Institute came down directly to kill.

The system of rank manifested, and the Heavenly Court consolidated the ranks between Heaven and Earth—this change marked a revolution in the world.

And the casualties that occurred during this reform were mostly caused by the murderers of the Arctic Exorcism Institute!
—At that time, it was still the era of the Ji Zhou dynasty!
After the Heavenly Court completely consolidated the system of rank, the situation between heaven and earth gradually became peaceful, and the power of the North Pole Exorcism Institute was rarely manifested between heaven and earth.

After that, the world turned and eras changed.

Ao Bing secluded himself in the East Sea and remained in eternal slumber.

In the Heavenly Court, only Yang Jian remained to uphold the majesty of the Heavenly Rules.

—During that long period of time, the judicial system, which did not have a Grand Luo Emperor in charge, still maintained sufficient deterrence over the world. This was not only due to Yang Jian's own influence, but also because of the existence of the Arctic Exorcism Institute!
The Arctic Exorcism Institute is not only a core force within the judicial system.

At the same time, it also symbolizes the support of Marshal Tianpeng and the entire far northern battlefield for the judicial system—more precisely, for Ao Bing.

Therefore, while Yang Jian was in seclusion, he would use the power of the Arctic Exorcism Institute to maintain the dignity of the Heavenly Rules. However, he was extremely cautious when using the Arctic Exorcism Institute.

The power of the Arctic Exorcism Institute occasionally manifests itself between heaven and earth.

Almost all the immortals and gods in the world have heard of the extremely powerful Arctic Exorcism Institute.

But no one can say for sure how strong this power is.

Only then did the terrifying power of the Arctic Exorcism Institute finally manifest itself before the countless immortals and gods.

—Without using any supernatural powers or abilities.

The gods of the Arctic Exorcism Academy who appeared there, with just the release of their killing intent, had already crushed the Buddha light on the body of the Great Luo Buddha, Dipankara!

what does this mean?
This means that, even though they are all at the Taiyi level, the killing gods of the Arctic Exorcism Academy can suppress and kill other Taiyi beings simply by relying on their killing intent!

"Come with me to Mount Ling!" The plain-colored cloud banner appeared in Ao Bing's palm with a wave.

A long and magnificent cloud bridge connects directly from the Execution Platform to the Great Thunder Temple in Xiniu Hezhou.

The murderous aura emanating from the Execution Platform, along with the murderous aura from the Arctic Exorcism Academy, burst forth from the cloud bridge, pressing down on the Great Thunderclap Temple like thunder.

The pressure was so great that the Buddha's light above the Great Thunder Temple seemed about to collapse.

Seeing this scene, countless immortals and gods in the world couldn't help but stand up.

What kind of place is the Great Thunder Temple?
After the three Buddhas manifested together at the Great Thunderclap Temple, the Great Thunderclap Temple became the very center of Xiniu Hezhou, the embodiment of Buddhist authority, power, and influence!
Here, the light originating from all Buddhas is vast and boundless.

Every ray of Buddha's light here is a manifestation of the Buddhist energy.

This place is also where countless great immortals of Buddhism gather!

If one is unprepared, even if other great immortals step into this place, they will be easily suppressed by Buddhism.

This sacred mountain itself serves as the foundation of Xiniu Hezhou, suppressing all the mountains, rivers, and earth veins within it.

If this place is shaken, the entire Xiniu Hezhou will collapse.

However, at this moment, the murderous demons of the Arctic Exorcism Institute appeared under Ao Bing's command.

That terrifying killing intent directly pressed down on the Buddhist light of Mount Ling.

That incomparably chilling, incomparably tragic, and incomparably terrifying killing intent was like an unprecedented divine weapon, directly slicing the swirling Buddhist light on Mount Ling into pieces!
Under the impact of this murderous aura, even the golden bodies of the Buddhas in Buddhism felt a stinging sensation... Below the Buddhas, the ordinary Arhats who were about to attack fell directly off their lotus platforms and rolled on the ground of the Great Thunderclap Temple.

"Amitabha!"

As the murderous aura grew stronger and more terrifying, Shakyamuni Buddha in the Great Thunderclap Temple also gave a shout.

The entire Xiniu Hezhou seemed to be gently smoothed by an invisible giant hand! The turbulent mountains and rivers instantly stabilized, and the scattered Buddhist light suddenly condensed!
Immediately afterwards, a magnificent golden image, whose grandeur defies description, rose slowly from the Great Thunderclap Temple! Its height was immeasurable, reaching the Thirty-Three Heavens above its head.

With a compassionate and solemn face, and eyes that open and close containing the birth and death of the universe, he is none other than the Buddha Shakyamuni!
He did not use any extraordinary powers; he simply spread his palms out, one hand upward and the other downward, making the Abhaya Mudra and Varada Mudra.

In an instant, the entire turbulent Lingshan Scenic Area, along with the crumbling Great Thunderclap Temple, and even the Buddha light barrier riddled with holes by the desolate torrent, was enveloped by a gentle yet irresistible great force, as if held in the palm of an invisible giant hand!

The cloud bridge connecting the Execution Platform and Mount Ling was also severed by this palm strike.

The suffocating, chilling atmosphere in the world seemed to freeze for a moment.

"May I ask Your Majesty, what crime has the Buddha of Perfect Light committed to warrant such punishment?"

Shakyamuni asked a question.

"The Punisher" is another name for Ao Bing in the world. He is the Heavenly Lord in charge of punishment in the Heavenly Rules system—although the authority of this Heavenly Lord in charge of punishment is currently only at the third rank.

However, Ao Bing's own rank is that of a Great Luo, a super grade.

Furthermore, what Shakyamuni wanted to say to Ao Bing at this time was the Heavenly Rules, not anything else.

Therefore, although Shakyamuni addressed Ao Bing as His Majesty the Punisher.

"Today, I will restrain the power of wealth and determine the merits and demerits of the God of Wealth."

“But Yuan Guang intervened, obstructing fate; is that not a sin?” Ao Bing replied.

"Nature is not a sin." Shakyamuni smiled, radiating boundless compassion.

"Your Majesty, please allow me to report."

"According to His Majesty's precepts, the gods of the Ministry of Finance are merely at fault, not guilty."

As soon as Shakyamuni spoke, he struck at Ao Bing's Achilles' heel—it was none other than the very standard by which Ao Bing dealt with those gods of wealth.

Ao Bing did not deal with those gods of wealth from the perspective of heavenly rules.

Rather, it is in the gap between heavenly rules and faith that he "condemns" those gods of wealth on a moral level—only, because Ao Bing is a Great Luo, he has also triggered destiny, so his "condemnation" of those gods of wealth is extremely powerful.

But no matter how powerful the condemnation, the gods of wealth are only wrong, not guilty!
If the Gods of Wealth are guilty, and the Buddha of the Round Light takes them away to help them escape punishment, then he is naturally also violating the Heavenly Rules—it is only natural for Ao Bing to take action against him.

But the gods of wealth are innocent; they have only made mistakes. So what crime is there in having them enter the Buddhist order and taught them to recognize and correct their mistakes according to the Buddhist precepts?

Since the Buddha of the Round Light is innocent, what reason does Ao Bing have to lead the killing gods of the Arctic Exorcism Institute to attack the Buddha of the Round Light and his opponents in Buddhism?
These words made Ao Bing blush and look dazed.

It was as if he was trying to save face, disregarding right and wrong, and making a scene in the world.

In that instant, the murderous aura pressing down on the Great Thunderclap Temple of Mount Ling seemed on the verge of collapse, becoming difficult to maintain.

Hearing Shakyamuni's words, the other Buddhas in the Great Thunderclap Temple also shouted loudly, questioning Ao Bing in unison whether his domineering actions against Mount Ling were an attempt to abuse his power for personal gain and start a war against Buddhism.
Under such circumstances and with such power, even Ao Bing, who possessed the power to change the world, could only bow his head.

"The words of Shakyamuni Buddha are reasonable."

"It was I, the god, who caused the inconvenience!"

"The God of Wealth is innocent, and the Buddha of Perfect Light guides them into Buddhism, so he is also innocent."

Ao Bing said in a deep voice, "The previously incomparably powerful aura that almost swept across the entire world collapsed at this moment, falling like wind and rain across the entire world."

But in the brief moment of looking down, Ao Bing changed the subject again.

“Since Shakyamuni Buddha is using these heavenly rules to stop me, then I, this deity, will just have a chance to discuss these heavenly rules with Shakyamuni Buddha.”

"Today, the God of Wealth has made a mistake but is not guilty. Therefore, I have offended Mount Ling and this is a great transgression."

"This deity shall give Mount Ling an explanation for this matter."

"But if the God of Wealth is innocent, what about the countless Buddhist disciples in Mount Ling, in Xiniu Hezhou, and even beyond Xiniu Hezhou? Are they guilty?"

Ao Bing's voice rose, and his collapsed momentum was rebuilt.

The God of Wealth is innocent, but are the Buddhist disciples sinners?
Shakyamuni fell silent.

Inside the Great Thunder Temple, the Buddhas who had been so imposing just moments before fell silent.

No one dared to answer Ao Bing's question.

After all, those Buddhist disciples that Ao Bing mentioned were indeed guilty!
Since Ao Bing went into seclusion, Buddhism has truly protected countless sinners!

"It seems that Shakyamuni Buddha dares not answer my question."

"That's fine."

“Since you, Shakyamuni, dare not answer me, then I will tell you myself.”

"They are guilty!"

"Your Buddhist temple's solitary lamps and ancient Buddha statues cannot atone for the sins committed by those Buddhist disciples!"

"What do you mean by 'the sea of ​​suffering is boundless' or 'lay down the butcher's knife'?"

"I do not acknowledge this!"

At this moment, Ao Bing was both fierce and stern.

“As for the Tathagata of Perfect Light, I will not bother with him.”

"But over the countless years, those who have led countless sinners into Buddhism, freeing them from the judgment of heaven, are people I intend to settle scores with."

"Shakyamuni Buddha, do you think that I have summoned the Northern Exorcism Bureau today for the sake of the Perfect Light Tathagata?"

"wrong!"

"I am here for the sake of your Buddhist sect!"

In that instant, the murderous aura spreading between heaven and earth became even more intense.

Inside and outside Mount Ling, throughout the entire Western Niuhe Continent, endless Buddhist light howled under the oppressive force of this murderous aura.

“Since you have come out in person, I will speak frankly with you.”

"You are given three days to stay in the Buddhist monastery!"

"Within three days, all Buddhist disciples who have violated the Heavenly Rules, as well as those who knowingly break the law and protect those Buddhists who have violated the Heavenly Rules, should come to the Heavenly Court to confess their sins."

"If you hadn't come, then I, this deity, would have personally led the Arctic Exorcism Academy to cleanse Buddhism!"

Ao Bing raised his hand, and the list that had been thrown down flew back into his palm.

Three days—that wasn't the time Ao Bing gave to the Buddhist community.

Rather, it is the time it takes for Ao Bing to eliminate all the remaining immortals and gods on the list.

As Ao Bing spoke, an endless chill enveloped the Great Thunderclap Temple once more.

"Excellent, excellent." Under such circumstances, Shakyamuni had no choice but to retreat and, in the Great Thunderclap Temple, looked at the Buddhas with a worried expression.

"The ruler is forceful and unforgiving, what can be done?"

(End of this chapter)