Honghuang: Creation of the Green Lotus, the beginning of the Three Pure Ones

Looking at the Guide Daoist before him, Hongjun was so angry he almost kicked him twice. In the end, he could only explain in detail.

“We can give him the merit, which is to show that Buddhism values ​​merit very much. But we need to negotiate before we can agree.”

"Moreover, the key to the eastward transmission of Buddhism lies in the fortune rather than in merit, and this should not be mentioned to anyone, including today's Buddhist disciples."

Now the Guide Daoist understood; it turned out he was just pretending to haggle. While he wasn't an expert in this, the Zhunti Daoist knew it all too well.

So he simply bowed to Hongjun and took his leave, then went directly back to the Western Paradise.

Upon returning to the Pure Land, the Guide Daoist relayed Hongjun's words to the Guide Daoist. He also added a note.

“Junior brother, you need to go there yourself. I’m worried that Tathagata and the others won’t be able to handle this matter well, after all, it’s a very important matter.”

The Daoist Zhunti nodded and then summoned his self-incarnation, the Buddha Mother Zhunti, to take the Buddha back to the Great Thunderclap Temple on Mount Ling in the West.

Upon returning to the Great Thunderclap Temple, Cundi Buddha Mother, accompanied by Guanyin Bodhisattva, once again journeyed to the Netherworld.

Meanwhile, in the Pingxin Hall, Houtu looked at Jin Chanzi and said, "Jin Chanzi, you will have to go through ten reincarnations this time. I wonder what your plans are?"

At this moment, besides Houtu and Dijiang, only Jin Chanzi was in the Pingxin Hall. Naturally, there was nothing to hide.

So Jin Chanzi spoke directly, saying, "This junior wishes to experience the human world, for I believe that true cultivation lies in living in the world and no longer in seclusion."

"Since I have the opportunity to reincarnate fourteen times, let me experience all aspects of life. Only when I reincarnate for the tenth time can I combine the memories of my previous nine lives to understand what cultivation is."

Houtu nodded in satisfaction. "Even Jin Chanzi could think of this, but the Buddhist sect can't. They've truly been blinded by greed and have completely forgotten to wait for me."

Di Jiang, standing to the side, chuckled and said, "Which disciple of the Heavenly Dao Saint isn't like this? If they truly understood what cultivation is, they wouldn't be clinging to life like this now."

"Since Jin Chanzi wants to experience all aspects of life, then let his nine reincarnations be more diverse. He should try begging, being a wealthy merchant, being an official, and being a man or woman."

"However, the Buddhist sect will not allow Jin Chanzi to do this. They want Jin Chanzi to cultivate Buddhism for ten lifetimes, so this matter still needs to be planned."

Houtu laughed and said, "What's so difficult about that? Just split Jin Chanzi's soul in two, and we can fool the Buddhist sect."

As she spoke, Houtu waved her hand at Jin Chanzi, splitting his true spirit in two. One of the spirits even flew directly into the Six Paths of Reincarnation.

Half of Jin Chanzi's soul has already gone to reincarnate. Meanwhile, Cundi Buddha Mother, along with Guanyin Bodhisattva, has once again arrived in the Nine Netherworld.

Houtu, naturally, received Cundi Buddha Mother and Guanyin Bodhisattva in the Pingxin Hall. She then spoke directly to them.

"Now that Fellow Daoist Zhunti has arrived, shouldn't we grant the request of the Nine Netherworld?"

Cundi Buddha sighed and said to Houtu, "Fellow Daoist Houtu, this is the eastward transmission of Buddhism, which is the key to the great prosperity of Buddhism in the West."

"If we were to truly divide three-tenths of our merits to Fellow Daoist Houtu, the great prosperity of Buddhism would likely be hopeless. What difference would it make whether or not Buddhism spreads eastward?"

"so……"

Before Cundi Buddha Mother could finish speaking, Houtu interjected, "Since Fellow Daoist Cundi wishes to abandon the eastward transmission of Buddhism, then take the true spirit of Jin Chanzi back." Houtu's words left Cundi Buddha Mother speechless for a long time. She thought to herself, "How can you negotiate like this? You've practically killed the negotiation!"

Left with no other choice, I could only say, "Fellow Daoist Houtu, please don't joke around. The eastward transmission of Buddhism is ordained by the will of Heaven. How could I dare to cancel it on my own?"

"I only hope that Fellow Daoist Houtu can be lenient and help my Western Buddhism to complete this eastward transmission of Buddhism."

"Of course, I won't let Fellow Daoist Houtu help me for nothing. I can offer half of my merit as a token of my gratitude. What do you think, Fellow Daoist Houtu?"

Hongjun knew that the key to the awakening of Buddhism and Taoism lay in the flow of fortune. How could Chen Xuan not know that?
Chen Xuan knew, and his disciples naturally knew as well. Therefore, Houtu at this moment naturally knew what Daoist Zhunti was thinking.

He shook his head and said, "Half a success? Could it be that Fellow Daoist Zhunti thinks that my Nine Netherworld Realm is lacking your half a success?"

"Since Fellow Daoist Zhunti has no sincerity, there is no need for us to waste any more time. If Jin Chanzi wants to be reincarnated, the Buddhist sect should find a way. My Nine Netherworld will not interfere."

Even the Buddha Mother Cundi found it strange that Houtu had said this. Could it be that Houtu had so easily given up the opportunity to extort money from the Western Buddhist sect?

"Impossible. This matter is far more complex than it appears on the surface. The Nine Netherworld must have other plans."

The Buddha Mother Zhunti couldn't help but think to herself, and even began to wonder what methods the Nine Netherworld would use to make Buddhism pay the price.

Soon, the Buddha Mother Zhunti understood the key point: even if Houtu agreed, Jin Chanzi's reincarnation would enter the Six Paths of Reincarnation. The Buddhist sect could not control everything within the Six Paths of Reincarnation.

What would happen to Jin Chanzi after his reincarnation was truly a matter of fate. From the perspective of Buddhism, it would absolutely not be in line with its interests.

Left with no other choice, they could only say, "The Buddhist community is willing to contribute one-tenth of its merit."

Houtu shook her head and said, "Two parts of merit, if one part is missing, you can arrange for Jin Chanzi's reincarnation yourselves. My Nine Netherworld will not interfere."

As if she had made a tremendous decision, Cundi Buddha Mother said, "Alright, two parts done, two parts done. But the reincarnation of Jin Chanzi must be in accordance with the requirements of our Buddhist sect."

Houtu nodded. "That's natural."

Seeing that Houtu finally agreed, Cundi Buddha Mother then spoke up about the requirements of the Western Buddhist sect for the reincarnation of Jin Chanzi.

Just as Dijiang had predicted, the Western Buddhist sect wanted Jin Chanzi to cultivate Buddhism for ten lifetimes. In his final life, he would travel to the West to worship Buddha and obtain scriptures.

Houtu did not refuse. She then instructed Dijiang to reincarnate with the true spirit of Jin Chanzi, as requested by the Buddha Mother Zhunti.

Seeing that the matter had been resolved, Cundi Buddha Mother bid farewell to Houtu. She then arranged for Guanyin Bodhisattva to take full responsibility for the reincarnation of Jin Chanzi.

In other words, Jin Chanzi's ten reincarnations all involved cultivating Buddhism and Taoism, and this had to be completed under the watchful eye of Guanyin Bodhisattva, with absolutely no room for error.

Upon hearing this, Guanyin Bodhisattva nodded and said, "Buddha Mother, the Nine Netherworld has agreed. However, we must also inform the human race, otherwise, the reincarnated Jin Chanzi may not have the chance to live to adulthood."

How could the Buddha Mother Cundi not understand? In fact, she was quite clear that the human race was probably even more troublesome than the Nine Netherworld. (End of Chapter)