Tao and Heaven

Chapter 255 Jade Sword Buddha

The next morning.

"Akabane, wake up."

Akabane opened her eyes drowsily and glanced at Gu Wen who was still sleeping not far away. A paper crane had landed on the windowsill out of nowhere.

The paper crane combed its non-existent feathers like an ordinary bird.

A thought came to my mind.

[The demon cave is in rebellion, drought demons appear in Youzhou, the Buddha of Mount Xumi is possessed by a demon, and the Buddha of Mount Xumi is reincarnated]

She used her magic power to turn the remaining alcohol in her body into white smoke and exhaled it. Her mind instantly became clear and she quickly woke Gu Wen up.

"Gu Wen, wake up. It's time for a morning meeting."

"What morning meeting?"

"Early meeting at the Jade Emperor Palace. Now you are the Celestial Lord who rules the world. All matters in the world are decided by you."

Under Chiyuzi's forcible pulling, Gu Wen reluctantly returned to the Jade Emperor Palace.

The powerful people in charge had been waiting for a long time, staring at the sleepy Jade Purity Heavenly Venerable sitting on the high platform.

Gu Wen said: "If you have anything to report, please report it. If not, please leave the court."

Akabane nudged him with his elbow and reminded him, "You are not here to be the emperor. Whether the meeting will be disbanded does not depend on you, but on whether the issue has been resolved. Let them report the rebellions and evil deeds in various places first, and then order troops to suppress them."

It's really hard to follow rules everywhere, is it so difficult to be a god?

Gu Wen was very reluctant, but he had no choice but to do it.

Because he took over this position that year, strictly speaking, he asked for it on his own initiative.

Calm your mind and remain calm.

The great man from the Zhenwu Palace below took three steps forward, bowed and said, "Evil spirits have been causing trouble in various places for a long time. There are thousands of sects in Wenkui Prefecture that are involved in evil spirits. Although most of them are small sects, a thousand-mile dam is destroyed by an ant hole. Please ask the Heavenly Venerable to order the dispatch of True Lords and Taoist soldiers from other places to thoroughly investigate Wenkui Prefecture."

Gu Wen did not answer immediately, he glanced at Akabane.

The latter transmitted her thoughts, "I don't understand these things either, but whatever they say is right. Dao Zong has ruled the world for so many years, and they have handled all matters big and small in this way. They have experience, and they won't joke about their own lives."

"And if there is a real problem, it is most likely that the people below have made mistakes in execution. You can't just order extortionate taxes and kill people to practice martial arts, right?"

Makes sense.

Gu Wen nodded in agreement and stamped the seal on the table.

Afterwards, he was like a ruthless nodding machine in many matters, accepting all the opinions of the powerful people below.

The affairs of the Jade Emperor's Palace involve hundreds of millions of people in the world, but on paper they are not complicated because decision-making is not execution.

Dao Zong, a ruling machine that has been in existence for 800 years, has become very mature. The powerful people who can enter here are more or less politically capable. Even a pig can become a spirit after living for hundreds of years, let alone a human.

The only thing to guard against is rampant corruption.

Apart from that, as long as Gu Wen doesn’t think about how to achieve universal peace and how to change the existing system, all he needs to do is stamp his stamp.

Even if the demons seemed extremely dangerous, they were just one of many unstable factors for the Dao Sect. Even if a first-rate sect in a certain place had problems, Chiyuzi would be the one to deal with it.

The Three Pure Ones do not need to do it themselves.

As long as he doesn't want to move, Dao Zong's rule will last for a thousand years without any major problems, and it will probably be difficult to overthrow him even if it lasts for ten thousand years.

It is just a feudal system of Tianzun. It is difficult for it to become chaotic unless Jianmu invades.

Many times, conflicts between different places are directed against the local first-class sects, just like what happened to the Qianfeng Sect in the past. The local sects would not directly point the finger at the Dao Sect, but instead treat the Dao Sect as the master of the world.

Peasant uprisings could not shake the monks, but monks from poor families could be recruited and become Heavenly Masters if they rose to power.

The originator of this system was Huayang Tianzun.

'This old man is as rational and calculating as ever, maybe he can take over.'

Gu Wen looked thoughtful.

Although he had just entered Dao Sect not long ago, he had already learned about the personality traits of these two chief sect masters from Yu Hua.

Yunmiao is carefree and easygoing, while Huayang is the opposite, always putting the overall situation first and focusing on rules and interests.

In comparison, the former is more likable, while the latter is more likely to offend people.

Gu Wen had a grudge against him, so it was not impossible to force him to take over. But the only problem was how to get the master's consent to let him leave Dao Sect.

Below, after all the trivial matters were reported, everyone was silent for a while, and then a powerful man dressed as a monk came forward.

"The reincarnation of the Buddha of Mount Xumi, I have come to ask for instructions from Dao Zong."

The Zhenwu Palace faction began to whisper to each other, and the Bafang City faction also had all kinds of divine thoughts flying in the void.

Some were trying to reach a consensus, some were arguing with each other, and some were telling the situation to the uninformed Great Power.

Gu Wen glanced down at the document.

[The reincarnation of the Buddha of Mount Xumi...]

Buddha is an existence comparable to that of an immortal.

It should be someone who is not as good as his own master, but if someone of the same level openly reincarnates, it may cause a riot in the Buddhist community or even a rebellion.

Among the three schools of Buddhism, Taoism and Demonism, Taoism is supreme, and it is impossible for the other two to not have opinions.

Chi Yuzi transmitted his thoughts: "This Xumi Mountain killed first and informed later, I'm afraid he has ulterior motives. In the past, even if there were great reincarnations, they would either come secretly without any notice, or inform Dao Zong first."

"To publicize it like this now is suspected of being a struggle for power and profit."

Mount Sumeru?
Gu Wen thought of a certain bald guy and asked, "What is the identity of the reincarnated person?"

"It is the true Buddha."

"The reincarnated person."

"He is the Jade Sword Buddha, a descendant of Buddhism from eight hundred years ago."

"Then you are not allowed to reincarnate."

A calm voice echoed in the Jade Emperor Palace. The noisy people suddenly quieted down and looked up like the monk, their faces full of astonishment.

No reincarnation allowed?

This is too overbearing.

So it can be said that Mount Xumi had ulterior motives by executing first and reporting later, but after all, the other party was the Buddha, which was equivalent to an immortal.

Besides, can't it be stuffed back in?
Maybe, but Buddha will never give up.

The monk frowned and said, "This happened suddenly. Mount Xumi did not inform Dao Zong in advance, but he did inform Dao Zong of the reincarnation of the Buddha six hundred years ago. Please let Tianzun see clearly."

At this time, Gu Wen had already casually drafted a decree based on the written document and stamped it with the seal.

despair!
A dull sound spread.

He said, "Telling you does not mean you agree. Send an order to Mount Xumi that the Buddha cannot be reincarnated."

The monk stepped forward and bowed, saying, "Please take back your decree, Your Majesty. The matter of Mount Xumi should be resolved by Mount Xumi. This is also the promise that Dao Zong made to Buddha and Demon back then."

"presumptuous!"

The next moment, a nine-zhang-tall golden man appeared, his body covering the entire dome of the Jade Emperor Palace, and boundless murderous aura surged like waves.

Deep as a bell, loud as a war drum.

"If Buddhism wants to rebel, it will kill it."

The monk was horrified and dared not say anything.

The court meeting ended, and the powerful people from all sides left, bringing with them a piece of news that spread throughout the world.

Countless means of transmitting letters over thousands of miles rose into the sky like meteors, shocking all religions and schools of thought including Buddhism, Taoism and the devil.

The Jade Emperor Palace does not allow the Buddha to reincarnate.

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A small courtyard in the forest.

"Traitor, you're trying to rebel against Buddhism before you even have time to sit down. The reincarnation of the Buddha was mentioned hundreds of years ago. Although it happened suddenly, it's understandable."

Li Yunshang knocked Gu Wen's head angrily.

"Where is your former cleverness? You were able to win over the geniuses from all sides when you became an immortal, but now you don't understand it anymore?"

Gu Wen replied, "My disciple and Jade Sword Buddha are old acquaintances. She helped me a lot in the Immortal Land. I can't just sit there and watch." The next moment, Li Yunshang grabbed his ears and scolded, "Traitor, you are attracted to a nun. I remember that little girl from the Thousand Phoenix Sect also had a crush on you. You are really a playboy."

"..."

Gu Wen was speechless.

He wondered how the topic came to this, as he and the little nun had more in common than friendship, and they rarely spoke to each other on a daily basis.

"I just think that the Buddhist sect is ungrateful and has brought shame to my master. They are openly promoting the reincarnation of the Buddha, which shows that they have ulterior motives. Moreover, the Buddhist sect has made it clear that they want to compete with the Taoist sect. There is no room for two masters, so how can there be two masters?"

Li Yunshang's expression eased. She was like a cat slave who could only stroke its fur. Once Gu Wen started to say something nice, any problem could be easily solved.

Gu Wen climbed onto her shoulders, squeezing and hammering her, like a fawning eunuch.

"The Buddhist sect says that it will obey the Taoist sect, but in reality, after the reincarnation of the Buddha, the Buddhist sect can only listen to the Buddha first and then the Taoist sect. If they cannot be used, then they will be destroyed."

Li Yunshang frowned slightly and said, "This person is really like the Buddha, he is not simple, he may also be a minor saint."

"Master can't beat him?"

Gu Wen looked surprised.

Wouldn't it be possible for me to be stronger than my master if I accumulated more knowledge? Then I could turn the tables and go wherever I want.

Li Yunshang glanced at him, knowing what the traitor was thinking, and said calmly:

"I can kill him, but it's not morally justifiable, and it's not easy to deal with his aftermath. If I don't kill him completely, he'll come back again in the future."

Gu Wen was desperate and said, "How about I go there myself?"

Li Yunshang frowned and didn't speak for a long time.

Gu Wen finally came back to me, and it has been less than three days in total. If he is released, how long will it take for him to come back?

Li Miao at the side said: "Yuqing Tianzun has only been back for a few days. He needs to manage all the affairs of the world. It is not convenient for him to get away now."

Gu Wen said: "I can choose two other Tianzun to take over."

"Then what kind of Jade Pure Heavenly Lord are you?"

Li Yunshang laughed in anger. Gu Wen's eyes lit up when he heard that and he quickly said, "I can give up..."

Halfway through her words, Li Yunshang had already raised her hand, and Gu Wen's voice suddenly stopped.

If you can't win, don't force yourself to suffer. Maybe you can take a roundabout way and ask Huayang to persuade him.

Gu Wen's mind suddenly changed, because he could beat Huayang.

"I will send Daozi to handle this matter. Please don't mention it again. Just stay here and accompany me for a while."

"The disciple naturally wants to stay by the master's side day and night."

"Well, you will live here from now on. I will give you this only bed."

"Uh... this is not polite. How can you occupy the master's bed?"

Gu Wen repeatedly shook his head to refuse. If he really moved in, regardless of etiquette, it would be difficult for him to go drinking with Akabaneko in the future.

Li Yunshang said jokingly, "Yu Hua watched you sleep at the beginning, and you didn't seem to dislike it. You are so partial. It seems that there will be conflicts between mother-in-law and daughter-in-law in this family in the future."

"Filial piety is the most important virtue. How can others compare to the master?"

"You are the only one with a poor mouth."

Li Yunshang's expression became serious, and she changed the subject and asked, "Have you ever heard the words of the Heavenly Saint?"

"I heard it yesterday."

"and then?"

"I asked Tiansheng if he could bring people back to life, and he replied that the laws of heaven and earth cannot be violated. What do you think?"

Li Yunshang's expression was slightly gloomy. She didn't want to discuss Yu Hua's resurrection too much.

The two of them had shouldered too much back then, and now that he was still alive, he shouldn't let Gu Wen bear the burden anymore.

Gu Wen asked, "The Great Ones can be reincarnated, but a mortal cannot be resurrected from the dead?"

"When a great being reincarnates, either his life span is still there or he has already transcended. Death is the only fair thing that all living beings deserve. If one does not become an immortal through external objects or other people's methods, his or her path will remain in heaven and earth, and he or she can be reborn through reincarnation."

Li Yunshang pursed her lips and said in a deep voice: "As a mortal, Yu Hua will never be resurrected after his death. This is the avenue of the Earth Saint."

The Saint of Earth is not allowed to bring the dead back to life.

Gu Wen understood that as long as he was stronger than the Earth Saint, all problems would be solved.

Akabane asked a simple question: "Can't you be more lenient? This saint is also unsympathetic and is eyeing the life of a mortal."

Allowing a mortal to come back to life can earn the support of the two saints, otherwise they will become enemies.

Li Yunshang shook her head and said, "The Great Dao is invisible and simple. There is no possibility of any roundabout compromise. If a saint would give in for the sake of profit, then he is not a saint."

"Have you ever seen me give in to the world?"

Gu Wen said bluntly: "Eat hard things, not soft things."

"Oh! I see."

Akabane immediately understood.

Gu Wen asked: "Master, since the Path of Sainthood is inevitable, how can you bring Yu Hua back to life?"

Li Yunshang fell into silence again and turned her eyes away from Gu Wen.

It's not that I feel guilty, but I just don't want to say it.

Gu Wen felt helpless. His master was quite lovable sometimes and would never say no.

"Master, you have to give me a reason to wait with peace of mind, right?"

"..."

After a long while, Li Yunshang sighed and said, "The method is very simple. Let Yu Hua become an immortal."

"So you plan to make Yu Hua's body holy first?" Gu Wen asked, "But Yu Hua's three souls and seven spirits are all in the netherworld. How can you snatch his soul back from the hands of the Earth Saint?"

"Just rob her, but after she gets her back, Yu Hua must become an immortal within a short period of time, otherwise the Saint's Way will still kill her."

"So we need to defeat a great saint?"

"The Great Sage has no form. He has no tangible individual, so naturally we cannot defeat Him. We can only use tricks to circumvent His laws."

"Specific methods."

Li Yunshang shook her head slightly and said earnestly: "Disciple, please believe in me, okay? I will solve everything, and all you need to do is practice well and don't be troubled by the demons in your heart."

Gu Wen looked calm and said frankly: "Master, I am not affected by the inner demon. Is wanting to bring someone back to life the inner demon?"

After these words were spoken, Akabane and Li Miao looked a little subtle.

If Gu Wen wasn't the Little Saint, then they would think it was indeed an inner demon.

Li Yunshang still shook her head and said, "Then how about staying with Master for a while? You are my only disciple, but you, the rebellious disciple, want to run away after only seeing me for one day."

Gu Wen, whose ears were twisted, nodded repeatedly.

"Of course, the disciple must accompany the master."

In the blink of an eye, a month passed.

Gu Wen's life became a routine: Jade Palace, drinking, and meeting his master.

At the same time, he learned that Huayang was preparing to leave the country recently.

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Mount Xumi is shone with Buddha’s light and is surrounded by golden clouds.

In an ancient temple, there are green lamps and ancient Buddhas, and nuns in white clothes are bowing their heads to the ground, listening to the Buddha preaching.

Boom!
The bronze bell sounded long, but the Buddhist sound suddenly stopped.

The kind ancient Buddha suddenly became angry.

"Amitabha, Buddha, please forgive me. I have obtained the spiritual fruit."

An old nun walked in and placed a spiritual fruit next to the nun in white. The nun in white took the spiritual fruit in her arms.

There is still a trace of greed, anger and ignorance.

(End of this chapter)