Taoist Master Xuanhuang

"Where does the older sister plan to start? Is there anything her younger sister can help with?"

"Not yet, let's see what the four super teams do first."

It's enough to understand what's happening right now; no action is needed for the time being.

Star Mother Yuanjun knew very well that killing a saint was not so simple, and she was also curious about the methods of the Four Supermen.

Simply luring out a holy being and then killing them is fine, but it's troublesome to go deep into the realm, or even to eradicate the realm itself.

Even killing a saint requires a long and slow process, let alone the now corrupted saint and realm.

"That's true." The Holy Mother of Tushan agreed with this idea; it is best to plan carefully before acting.

The moment the two looked at Si Chao.

Xuanhuang's gaze was also fixed on the Four Supermen.

After his seclusion ended, he observed the current situation of all his subordinates.

Finally, they turned their attention to the Four Superpowers and the cultivation world.

At this moment, although he cannot be called omniscient and omnipotent, he can still achieve semi-omniscience and omnipotence, especially information within the Great Universe of Reincarnation, which no longer poses any obstacle to him.

Countless pieces of information flowed into his soul, and he understood everything that Si Chao was planning.

The Confucian and Taoist schools were the last to act, and sure enough, they set their sights on heretical Confucian scholars and heretical Taoist saints.

Like Buddhism, this is a 'stain' they cannot get around.

We can only target these heretical Confucian scholars, heretical Taoists, and heretical Buddhists.

However, they were prepared.

The Buddhist sect has spies like Jingguan, and so do these two families.

They were already prepared. As soon as they took action against these heretical scholars and heretics, they would act swiftly and devise a nearly perfect plan.

The Buddhist community is observing in action.

He came to Wuchan Xiefo once again.

"Well, have you thought of a solution?" Wu Chan Xie Fo asked anxiously.

Although he was trying to find a solution, all his methods ultimately led to one end: hiding in the realm and not going out.

This was the helpless reality he had to face after trying every possible solution.

Without the protection of the realm, he really couldn't escape the pursuit of the Buddhist sect. It was as if he had left his sanctuary, and his magical power would be greatly reduced.

There is also the risk of running out of power, so if this contradiction is not resolved, even his best ideas are useless.

"This isn't just my problem; you need to think of a solution too. Have you thought of one?"

He responded with a lukewarm response.

"Is the little monk still angry? What I said before wasn't a threat, but rather to show that we're in the same boat. I think you understand that, right?"

Wu Chan Xie Fo thought Jing Guan was still angry, so he spoke in a gentler tone.

“I understand without your threats,” said the monk Jingguan.

"That's good." Wu Chan Xie Fo said with difficulty, "No matter how perfect my plan is, it's not as good as your fundamental solution. As long as you remove my name from the Buddhist sect's list, I will be safe."

“Do you think I don’t want to? But you should know that my status in Buddhism is not high, and I am even being suppressed by petty people,” said Monk Jingguan.

Wu Chan had no doubts when she heard this.

Why were they able to get together? Wasn't it because they were watching the young monk suffer unfair treatment in Buddhism?

They cooperated with me simply because they were dissatisfied with the status quo and the suppression from the higher-ups in Buddhism.

Without these prerequisites, why would a promising high-ranking monk of the Jing generation get entangled with a demon like himself?

Therefore, he had no doubts.

On the contrary, I'm very happy; it would be unpleasant if this weren't there.

It represents that stillness and contemplation can transcend oneself.

For example, if someone has the protection of a high-ranking official, even if they are related to a heretical Buddha, they can suppress or cover it up by virtue of their powerful status.

He believed that the upper echelons of Buddhism were indeed this corrupt.

“Master, you must have a way,” Wu Chan Xie Fo said with a smile.

They've changed their way of addressing him; before he was called a little monk, now he calls him a master.

In any case, face and reputation are dispensable to him.

If this thing could bring him benefits, he would definitely sell it for a very high price.

Face, or even dignity, are nonexistent.

"No need to flatter me, flattery is useless..." Jingguan said calmly, "However, I do have some ideas."

"Please speak, Master."

Jingguan followed Wuchan Xiefo's thoughts and said, "Although you are on the list, there is only a one in ten chance. What we need to do is change that probability, or even erase your name from the list."

"Yes. But how do we do it?" Wu Chan pressed on.

"There's something risky I'm wondering if you, Master, dare to do it?" Jingguan asked.

"Tell me about it?" Wu Chan asked cautiously.

“He is the master’s neighbor, the one who creates animals,” Jingguan said.

"The Creator of Animals? Him? What is his connection?" Wu Chan asked the Evil Buddha.

“Of course it’s related. He’s a heretic, and we need to eradicate him. Don’t you think it’s related?” Jingguan said.

"Eliminate him? But?" Wu Chan couldn't figure it out for a moment.

After calming down for a while, I figured things out.

"Little monk, do you mean that I, the abbot, should demonstrate an attitude of laying down the butcher's knife and becoming a Buddha on the spot, an attitude of being irreconcilably opposed to evil, so that the Buddhist community can see my transformation and then remove me from the list?"

"That's understandable."

"Please explain in detail."

Jingguan said, "You're right. We need to show a repentant attitude, like someone who has laid down their butcher's knife and become a Buddha on the spot. But that's not enough. Here's my plan."

"Plan one: no matter what, we must first make it real. Make it real that you have truly repented. I can then use public opinion to create momentum for you, Master, and establish a fait accompli. Even if the Buddhist headquarters has doubts at that time, they will need to be cautious. Once they are cautious, they will need time to find out whether you have truly repented. That will be enough."

"Amitabha!" Wu Chan chanted the Buddha's name.

He got it.

Regardless of whether you have truly repented, first create the impression that you have repented.

This assumption alone is sufficient.

At least the Buddhist headquarters needs to conduct a careful investigation, and the time spent on this investigation will allow them to temporarily remove themselves from the list.

The Buddhist community won't wait until the investigation is complete before deciding to eliminate that evil Buddha.

They will inevitably go and eliminate other evil Buddhas, and then they will be safe.

Even if you later find that you haven't repented, you're already safe by then.

Moreover, having spent so much time preparing for this is far better than having only a physical body while not having improved one's realm.

Given time, one can enhance their realm and increase the strength of their origin.

Once the domain becomes stronger, one will be safer.

Previously, due to my caution, I wanted to break free from the constraints of the realm, so all my plans were to strengthen myself rather than strengthen the realm's origin.

This error needs to be corrected.

Despite having done nothing wrong before, one should be cautious in dealing with the origin of the realm.

But times have changed.

Even if you're being cautious, you still need to ensure your own safety.

Why was I on the list? It's because my domain has never changed since my birth, so the Buddhist headquarters is treating me like an easy target.

This mistake must be corrected. "Brilliant, brilliant!" Wu Chan Xie Fo exclaimed after figuring it out.

"That's not all." Jingguan said, "This humble monk can also say that Master's sudden repentance is thanks to this humble monk. It was after this humble monk had a long talk with Master that Master suddenly repented. I'm borrowing a bit of your merit, Master wouldn't disagree, would he?"

“Agreed, absolutely agreed,” said Wu Chan Xie Fo.

He understood what was going on as soon as he heard it.

The young monk wanted to claim credit for converting a deity.

A reputation that is very important to a Buddhist.

What could be more appealing than the reputation of converting a false Buddha into a true Buddha?

When he is safe, the young monk will also be safer by leveraging his fame, and may even receive rewards and gain great renown.

I would be safer then, since we would all be in the same boat, whether we suffer or prosper.

"Hmph, those hypocritical high-ranking officials love this kind of fame the most. Once our plan succeeds, the Buddhist sect will definitely publicize it extensively, saying that we have converted you, Master. They certainly won't miss this opportunity to gain fame."

Jingguan had an expression that suggested he had seen through the corruption of the Buddhist elite.

“Young monk, you are indeed wise, seeing through this at such a young age. Yes, Buddhism is indeed dark and filthy.” Wu Chan spoke with the air of someone who had been through it all.

However, one is pretending to see through things, while the other genuinely believes it.

Seeing this, I felt a little sad for the little monk.

In any case, Wu Chan's feeling certainly didn't appear out of thin air.

Even if it is the origin of the realm, it is not created out of thin air. There must be a story behind it for such an evil Buddha to be born.

That means that Wu Chan must have lived in a completely corrupt Buddhist sect in his previous life.

This is very sad.

Why does such rottenness always seem to emerge in our Buddhist community, endlessly spanning ancient and modern times?

It's really uncomfortable.

"I also want to thank the master for his enlightenment, otherwise I wouldn't have been able to see through it... Getting back to the point, the master needs to take a gamble and provoke the animal-creating Taoist. It's best to make the performance as convincing as possible. Don't be afraid of getting injured. The more seriously injured you are, the safer we will be. When I'm promoting and creating hype, it will be more authentic."

Jingguan withdrew from his wanderings and continued speaking.

"Hmm?" Wu Chan felt a little uncomfortable.

I really don't want to go out, and I especially don't want to perform, but I have no choice but to go.

“Master, you must know that sacrifice and reward are proportional, and you cannot hesitate. Have you ever thought about why I would choose to create animals if I didn’t choose any other deity?” the little monk said, delivering an Oscar-worthy performance.

"I understand? Our two sects have been fighting for thousands of years. If I reform and slay the evil path, Buddhism will pay even more attention to it. At that time, we can also publicize the depravity of Taoism and the righteousness of Buddhism."

Wu Chan is very smart; he understands things immediately.

The young monk also took advantage of the feud between Buddhism and Taoism.

Challenging another demon-possessed saint is definitely not as good as challenging a heretical Taoist sect.

There's so much to say about this, and so much to explore.

"It's good that you understand, Master. It's better for a fellow Daoist to die than for this humble monk to die. Only by living can we have a future."

Observe quietly as the fire continues to burn.

"Little monk, you misunderstand. It's not that I'm unwilling to do it, but I'm worried about the risks."

Wu Chan responded.

It wasn't out of pity for the creators of animals, but out of concern for their own safety.

A monster like him wouldn't care about the life or death of others.

"How can one be safe without taking risks? Who can live a peaceful life in this world? Everyone is fighting and struggling. Although my cultivation is shallow and cannot compare to yours, Master, I am afraid that you do not understand the cruelty of this world as well as I do."

Although it sounds like self-criticism.

However, Wu Chan, the evil Buddha, was not angry. He was just evil and bad, not stupid.

I know that there are some things I need to listen to, and some things I need to understand.

"Under the Dao Master's advocacy, there are no cultivators who can stay at ease; everyone is striving. We true cultivators are even more famous for our scrolls. When the Master is born in the future, he must not have this kind of risk-averse mentality, as it will harm both himself and others."

"I've learned a lot," Wu Chan Xie Fo said politely.

He knew this was truly for his own good.

To reiterate, I am bad and wicked, but not stupid.

Furthermore, for sacred reasons, one's own understanding of the world can never compare to that of the living beings actually living in this world.

The young monk's spiritual cultivation and insight were inferior to mine, but his understanding of the world was far superior.

Having a divine origin, one is ultimately born with a silver spoon in one's mouth, starting at the fourth level, which is unacceptable to true cultivators.

There are such differences when you come from a high social status.

If I want to live a better life in the future, I need to humbly accept more advice, including the advice from the young monk.

After all, her relationship with the young monk was too special.

They are not relatives, but they are closer than relatives.

"It's good that you understand, Master. That's why I said earlier, don't be afraid of getting hurt. The more serious your injury, the more the Buddhist community will care, and the better I can promote you and create momentum for you."

"I understand!" Wu Chan Xie Fo understood.

"When should we take action?" asked Wu Chan Xie Fo again.

"Of course, the sooner the better. After all, you're still on the list. The sooner you're cleared of suspicion, the better. This kind of thing can't be delayed," Jingguan said.

“You’re right.” Wu Chan Xie Fo agreed: “Then let’s start tomorrow. I’ll make preparations tonight.”

Wu Chan, the evil Buddha, said cruelly.

"Alright, Master, please prepare well. This humble monk will take his leave now."

Seeing that things were settled, Jingguan left first.

Barring any unforeseen circumstances, the plan has succeeded.

Moreover, this plan will help me avoid many risks.

“Hmm!” Now that things had come to this, Wu Chan Xie Fo had no doubts.

After all, according to his logic, there's nothing left to doubt.

Jingguan truly improved through refining his own flesh and blood; this cannot be faked.

Is this all there is to it? How can he possibly escape the punishment of Buddhism?
He seems to have forgotten a certain practice in Buddhism—

The phrase is: "To feed the demon with one's own body."

He cried out: "If I don't go to hell, who will?"

There's always an explanation that can clear Jingguan's name.

It can not only clean it thoroughly, but also create a golden statue.

As long as Buddhism follows its plan and successfully eliminates the evil Buddha Wuchan, it can then spread the story that Jingguan sacrificed himself to eliminate the demon, orchestrating the crisis with composure and equanimity...

Finally, it made a powerful comeback and achieved its golden form.

……

Xuanhuang smiled slightly upon seeing the display at the Buddhist temple.

The divine does not pose a great threat to true cultivators. You can't say that this thing is stupid, but the level of its wisdom is different from that of true cultivators.

And the gap will only widen.

Because true cultivation is constantly strengthening one's will, and will is the master of everything.

A strong will leads to greater wisdom.

...(End of chapter)