Tao and Heaven

Chapter 259 Gu Wen's Dharma
The next day, Gu Wen woke up in a daze and kicked away Akabane, who was drooling while clinging to his thigh.

Chi Tianzun put his head on the ground and woke up immediately. He glared, stood up, patted his Taoist robe, and said faintly: "You have changed. Before, when we were in the Immortal Land, you would carry me back to bed."

When they were at Luoshui, the two of them would often get drunk in the tavern, and every time it was Gu Wen who carried her back to the room.

Gu Wen said: "It's naturally different when you ask for help from others. And I ignored you once before, and who beat me up the next day in the name of teaching swordsmanship until my whole body ached?"

"Uh...is there any?"

Akabane looked away and vaguely remembered.

At first, she just treated Gu Wen as a follower and drinking buddy, so it was normal for her to teach him a lesson when she was unhappy. But when it came to things that were not right, Akabane usually didn't insist on it.

dong dong dong.

There was a knock on the door, neither hurried nor slow.

"Come in."

The Qianfeng Sect's steward walked in, and she bowed and asked, "Did the two seniors have a good rest yesterday?"

"Don't waste your time. Did you find out anything?"

Akabane was sitting on a chair, her slender, round legs crossed on the table, holding the wine jug and tilting her head back, with liquid flowing down her white neck.

Although she was ridiculed by a certain saint, her appearance was as dazzling as her talent, like the bright sun.

There is no one more favored by heaven than this.

Deacon Qianfeng looked at him in amazement, but then quickly lowered his head to avoid any offense with his gaze.

There is a distinction between men and women in the spiritual world, but there is not much difference between them.

Long Yang's love for mirrors and his love for polishing mirrors are both common and no one would find them strange.

The Qianfeng Sect is composed entirely of women, and they need to preserve their virginity, so many of them are fond of women.

"Why drink in the middle of the day? Don't let alcohol ruin your work."

Gu Wen snatched the wine jug, then took a sip to moisten his throat.

Akabane felt a little resentful, but didn't say much.

Now she was like a tamed lioness, and she understood her position in the family. As long as she was not as good as Gu Wen, she would have to obey him and would never act recklessly like before.

Deacon Qianfeng replied, "Senior, I used some connections to find out about the Sword Buddha, but I don't know where he is. Not only that, the spy planted in Mount Xumi lost contact this morning, and I'm afraid he is in danger now."

“So strict?”

Chi Yuzi frowned and said, "The existence of the Jade Sword Buddha is no secret. When she chased Jun Yan to kill him, everyone in the world knew about it."

Deacon Qianfeng said, "I don't know either. Xumi's actions are a bit of an attempt to cover up something, perhaps it involves the dispute between Mahayana and Hinayana."

"explain."

"Buddhism has four vehicles and ten stages, namely, the vehicle for hearing, the vehicle for understanding, the vehicle for bodhisattva, and the vehicle for Buddha, which are further divided into the Mahayana and Hinayana. Now, as the Taoist sect is spreading the teachings of the Dao to enlighten the people, the popularity of the Mahayana is gradually declining, while the popularity of the Hinayana is gradually increasing.

But Mahayana Buddhism is deep-rooted, and there have been countless battles over the past few hundred years. Master Yujian Buddha was originally from the Mahayana school, but later suddenly converted to the Hinayana school. "

Gu Wen's mood calmed down, and memories emerged one after another.

Yu Hua mentioned to him that Jade Sword Buddha was enlightened at the age of three, understood Mahayana Buddhism at the age of ten, and entered the realm of Buddha at the age of twenty. Later, he abandoned his cultivation and was reincarnated from a Buddhist ancestor into a Buddha Sword, and his Buddhist status fell to Arhat.

Because she seeks not only herself but also survival.

The practice of spiritual cultivation is inherently mysterious. When a body cultivates its true mind, it in turn imprisons Buddha and the devil.

Many Bodhisattvas and Buddhas in Buddhism believed that this was a calamity and did not interfere or obstruct it.

'The fruition of Buddhist incense is Vajra, Jie Di, Arhat, Bodhisattva, and Buddha. Unlike the Taoist practice of Qi, they need incense mixed with spiritual energy and wishes. The fruition is a Dharma instrument, and holding it is Buddha.'

'There is another kind of Buddhism, the Sravakayana, which practices the Four Noble Truths and attains Buddhahood and freedom, and is called the Hinayana.'

'Mahayana Buddhism is the only major branch of Buddhism, while Hinayana Buddhism is rare.'

Akabane asked, "Do you know the difference between the fruit position, incense, and Mahayana and Hinayana in Buddhism?"

Gu Wen glanced at her and said, "I'm not blind, I know it naturally."

"Tsk! Sister Yuhua is so annoying. Why does she tell you everything?"

Akabane was quite disappointed.

If Gu Wen had no idea that the other party needed his help, then he would be able to control him.

Deacon Qianfeng didn't understand why, but didn't ask any more questions. He whispered, "Although the Hinayana has received support from the Dao Sect, it is still not enough to suppress the entire Buddhist sect. The Mahayana tree is big and deep-rooted and difficult to shake. There are rumors that many Hinayana monks are secretly Mahayana."

Akabane interrupted, "Who cares about Mahayana or Hinayana? Just tell me where that nun is."

"Two hundred years ago, at the Xumi Buddha Assembly, the Buddha used a high monk to preach, saying that the sea of ​​sin is vast, and turning back is the shore. Put down the butcher knife and you will become a Buddha right away. Then Master Yujian Buddha stood up and said, bullshit."

Akabane was stunned for a moment, then raised her head and laughed: "Geese, geese, geese... This nun is interesting. Why does she talk to you the same way as Gu Wen?"

"I have always used reason to convince people when discussing the Dao."

Gu Wen flatly denied it, saying he never remembered swearing at anyone.

He used to be a peasant, but now he is a saint.

“Haha, I wonder who made the demon race’s proudest disciple kneel down.”

Chi Yuzi naturally didn't believe it. If Gu Wen had looked like a handsome young man at the beginning, she would have looked down on him.

"She only cares about you and Yu Hua, and Yu Hua would never say such vulgar words. It must be your fault. You haven't said anything profound."

The pupils of the Qianfeng Sect's steward shrank slightly, and he dared not say a word.

Akabane asked: "And then?"

"The Buddha discussed Buddhism with Master Yujian again. The Buddha said a lot, which was compiled into Buddhist scriptures."

The deacon of Qianfeng Sect took out a thick yellow book. Chiyuzi and Gu Wen scanned it with their minds. The former lost interest halfway through and withdrew his mind.

The Buddha said that the butcher knife is the demon in one’s heart and only by letting it go can one become a Buddha.

One must get rid of the evil thoughts of killing and arson before one can have the Buddha's heart to become a Buddha instantly.

Gu Wen was quite interested and picked it up to read it carefully. He compared it with Dao Zong's method and found that it was somewhat similar.

Taoism emphasizes a pure heart and few desires, and restrains worldly desires through behavior. The same is true of this Buddhist scripture, which is to first generate evil thoughts and then eliminate them.

Ultimately, it is not for goodness, but for cultivation.

"The Jade Sword Buddha Master asked if one could still become a Buddha if one committed all kinds of evil. The Buddha replied that it was possible, and then the Jade Sword Buddha Master killed the monk who was possessed by the Buddha."

"In future Buddhist meetings, Master Yujian Buddha will definitely be there to ask about the method of putting down the butcher knife and becoming a Buddha right away. He killed ten Bodhisattvas in a row, so much so that Mount Xumi complained to Dao Zong many times."

Deacon Qianfeng began to list the information he had obtained one by one. There is no wall without ventilation in the world, and not all monks are Bodhisattvas or Buddhas.

It is normal for people to gossip, not to mention that the dispute between the Mahayana and Hinayana Buddhism involves all monks.

It is difficult to integrate Buddhism with other methods. It is not as simple as Taoism, where one can switch to practice a new method.

This involves faith. How can one become a Buddha without faith and sincerity?

"...The master of the Jade Sword Buddha, the previous generation of the Buddha Sword Saint, is in Ci'an, Fozhou."

“…Thirty years ago, Dao Zong’s special envoy came to Fozhou to inspect the bewitched souls. Later, Zhenjun from other places were ordered to conduct secret inspections and found that many temples had begun to worship the Buddha, which was prohibited by Dao Zong.

"...In recent years, the number of monks in Mount Xumi has been decreasing. It is suspected that they have gone to some secret place."

"...Perhaps Master Jade Sword Buddha is inside, but if you two seniors want to go, please make adequate preparations. According to some unconfirmed information, this secret place is a bead, and it may escape if disturbed."

The dispute between Hinayana and Mahayana was also the result of Taoism's domestication and education of Buddhism.

The Jade Sword Buddha was obviously a troublemaker planted by the Dao Sect to constantly eliminate the power of Mahayana Buddhism. Deacon Qianfeng paused and said, "There is one more thing, I wonder if the two seniors know it. Previously, the True Buddha of Mount Xumi was suspected of reincarnating, but then the Dao Sect did not allow it. Now it seems that the Jade Sword Buddha may be the reincarnation."

In the past, the human race had a world of its own for each state and a country for each sect. There were exchanges between the various sects, but they would not interfere with other sects unless they had some ulterior motives.

Today's era is very different from the previous ones. The world is unified, the laws are complete, and virtue is unified.

Now we talk about justice and the law.

The rules of a particular sect cannot be greater than the law. If they lose their moral conduct, second- and third-rate sects will be supervised by the Heavenly Lord, and the Heavenly Lord will be supervised by the Taoist Lord.

She glanced at the two powerful men in front of her whose cultivation levels she didn't know, and was already thinking whether to take the opportunity to send them back, or to stay and try her luck.

It involves the dispute between Taoism and Buddhism, as well as the two transcendental beings, Qingcang Immortal and Zhenru Buddha. Even the slightest splash of water can drown themselves.

"And Dao Zong's special envoy has already arrived at the Impure City earlier. Perhaps he can go and ask for instructions."

Yuqing Tianzun and Chi Tianzun, who was in charge of the Zhenwu Dao soldiers, looked at each other.

Akabane turned around and asked, "So what should we do next? Just attack?"

Deacon Qianfeng was horrified when he heard this and had many doubts about the identities of the two.

Kill on Mount Xumi?

This is a holy place of Buddhism, equivalent to Mount Sanqing. Although it cannot be on par with it, it is almost the same as one of the Three Pure Ones.

Gu Wen thought for a long time and said, "The enemy is in the open, and we are in the dark. We must always be careful. Qianfeng Sect continues to inquire, you go find the Dao Sect envoy, and I will go find the little nun's master first."

When you first arrive and know nothing, you should act with caution.

And Yu Hua has made arrangements, he just needs to follow them step by step.

"It's really troublesome. Why can't we just go ahead and fight them? I fought those bald donkeys before."

Akabane complained as she left the room, then looked back inside.

"When are we going to try the Immortal Drunk?"

"It's happened here."
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The Taoist is fifty years old, spring.

A small courtyard in a bamboo forest and dilapidated houses.

The Taoist in green stood in front of an old tree that was about to die, and stroked it with his palm. A ray of Buddha's light flashed, and the dead tree turned into spring, with new buds growing on the branches and leaves.

“Your Dharma has taken another step forward.”

A familiar voice came, he turned around, and a man in white clothes and a straw hat came towards him in the spring breeze. He stood three steps away, took off his straw hat and smiled like a flower.

"Your Buddhist teachings are more profound than Taoism. I shouldn't have introduced the Jade Sword Buddha to you in the first place."

"My cultivation comes from the Xuanmen techniques, but I have a deeper understanding of Buddhism."

"Why?"

"Killing Path."

The Taoist priest in green had an ordinary face with an extremely serious expression. The nun was stunned and then said, "Other people talk about compassion, but you talk about killing people. It seems that you will never be able to become a high-ranking monk in this life."

"What is an enlightened monk?"

"If you have attained the fruit position and are compassionate, you are a great monk."

"That's rather boring."

The nun took out a spiritual fruit from her sleeve and said, "This is what she gave me. Because the ancestral tree disappeared, she only found this one as an equivalent substitute."

"The agreement we made back then can be annulled. I no longer need spiritual fruit."

The Taoist in green shook his head, but was forced into the arms of the nun, who said, "You can't refuse. She has very few things to worry about now. Only when she has more desires can she resist the Buddha and the devil."

"Is there a solution now?"

"We have already made some progress. Grandmaster Qingcang intends to cut off the Mahayana Buddhism's incense first to weaken the Buddha's power. In order to prevent the other party from jumping off the wall, we have to take it step by step and not rush."

The nun felt slightly delighted when she saw the Taoist in green robes showing a rare look of concern.

His problem is very similar to that of a nun.

"She still needs to get through this by herself. If you can get out, maybe you can help her."

The Taoist in green looked puzzled: "How can I help?"

The nun replied, "You are the only one in the world who is so proficient in Buddhism and is willing to take risks to serve as her immortal."

"How can my Dharma be better than that of the Buddha?"

"You never leave your house, so you don't know that your skills are already the best in the world."

The nun held his cheeks, and such an intimate gesture made the Taoist in green take half a step back, but he took two steps closer and hugged her tightly.

Her love was so clear, just like the time at the Dragon Bridge in Bianjing. Facing a Taoist emperor, she still loved a servant like a thirst for talent.

He is never slow to react and knows what the other person likes, so he caters to their tastes and displays his talents.

It is the same now, your love is enough for me to smell the tranquility at the ends of your hair.

The Taoist in green clothes held his arms in the air, then slowly lowered them.

How can a poor person dare to enter the prosperous world? How dare the breeze in his sleeves mislead a beautiful woman.
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Ci'an.

Located on a remote hillside, Gu Wen walked up step by step along the moss-covered stone path, and at the end he saw a courtyard building with white walls and black tiles.

The doorway is only wide enough for two people to pass through, and the stone carvings on both sides are weathered.

【Do not accept any dust, and your mind will be pure】

A young nun in her teens was sitting on the steps at the door to rest. She had a young and pretty face, slightly rosy ears, and a pair of bright eyes as clear as glass.

Seeing Gu Wen coming up, he quickly stood up, smiled shyly, and asked, "Do you want to burn incense?"

Gu Wen shook his head and said, "I don't worship Buddha or burn incense."

The little nun tilted her head, her bright eyes showing confusion, and for a moment she didn't know how to answer.

"I am here to find a sword technique that can kill the Buddha."

"How can you kill the Buddha?"

The little nun frowned and said angrily, "Are you here to tease me?"

"Miaoyu, don't be rude."

An old voice was heard, and Gu Wen looked up, and saw an old nun with a hunched back coming out, leaning on an eight-foot Buddhist sword in her hand, and walking towards her with a swaying step.

At the peak of semi-immortal status, only one breath away from transcendence.

The old nun narrowed her eyes into slits, looked at Gu Wen for a long time, and asked in a hoarse voice: "Is it Yuqing Tianzun?"

Gu Wen nodded and replied, "I was entrusted by someone to come here to solve the Buddha and demon disasters."

"It can't be solved. The Buddha and the devil's disaster can only be solved by oneself. Dao Zong and I have worked hard for hundreds of years, but we have only managed to eliminate a few Mahayana Bodhisattvas, and we still can't disturb the Buddha. But since you are here, maybe you can relieve some of Yu'er's burden."

"Someone told me that my Buddhist teachings can be understood."

Hearing this, the old nun paused slightly, and then drew a sword mark on the ground. Gu Wen understood, leaned over, and the golden light in his palm wiped across the sword mark, only erasing half of it.

He looked at the dust in his palm for a long time without saying a word.

"Forgive me for being blunt, but Buddhism, Taoism and the devil are not the same. Your Dharma is not even half as good as mine, and not even one-tenth as good as the Buddha's."

(End of this chapter)