Chapter 1,637(1/2)
"Huh! It's just an illusion propagated by Buddhism."
Li Shimin said with an ugly expression.
"What Mahayana Buddhist sutra can save people from suffering and live without damage? Since this sutra is so miraculous, why can't it even save the living beings in the West? Instead, let them be cannibalized by demons? Even life cannot be guaranteed!"
"It's really ridiculous to want to introduce Buddhist scriptures to the Tang Dynasty!"
"It's really ridiculous."
Queen Changsun was silent for a long time, and then sighed leisurely.
These stories shocked her so much.
I really don’t know how many such horrific things are recorded in the entire book and other chapters.
"Buddha's teachings are harmful to the country. This is not a lie. I will continue this book to let the world see the positive side of Buddhism."
Li Shimin snorted coldly.
Queen Changsun's heart moved.
"Your Majesty wants to print rubbings to promote this book?"
Li Shimin nodded.
"Yes, I finally understand why the Prince Consort wants me to read this book. If this book can be popularized in conjunction with the general trend of destroying Buddhas, it will definitely eliminate a lot of resistance and be of unimaginable help in destroying Buddhas.
As he said this, Li Shimin became excited.
Didn't the Buddhists want to use their divine power to make him surrender? Now he wanted to show these gods and Buddhas that he, Li Er, could not be manipulated casually.
Qin family,
On the long pavilion in the garden, Sun Wukong and Qin Ran were sitting opposite each other, and Guanyin Bodhisattva was sitting next to Qin Ran. The figure next to him had tenderness in his eyes.
Qin Ran said to the monkey next to him:
"Are you confused about anything?"
"There's nothing else. I just feel that my practice has been too slow since I entered Daluo."
Sun Wukong said annoyed.
Qin Ran glanced at the monkey and said slowly
“Practice is inherently about taking things step by step and not being impetuous.
Sun Wukong said:
"But my old grandson has been in seclusion in Huaguo Mountain for a long time, but he has just touched the threshold of the middle stage of Da Luo."
Guanyin Bodhisattva was speechless.
After the journey to the west, how long has it been since the dead monkey returned to Huaguo Mountain?
In such a short period of time, I came into contact with a small mouth prisoner.
This speed can be described as unbelievable, yet it is not enough.
If other cultivators knew this, they would probably die of anger on the spot.
"When did you achieve Daluo enlightenment? Now that you have a breakthrough, it is already very good."
Guanyin couldn't help but said.
"That's just for you, Bodhisattva, but it's different for me, Old Sun."
Sun Wukong said jokingly.
Guanyin was so angry that she gritted her teeth.
This monkey is still as annoying as before
In fact, I don’t blame Sun Wukong.
He was struck like this when he was walking with Qin Ran.
Qin Ran has been proving the truth for thousands of years, and his terrifying qualifications almost make him look up to him.
In contrast, his standards have naturally been infinitely higher.
"Have you ever fully understood the method of practice you taught me?"
Qin Ran asked softly.
"Most of them can be understood, but some are too obscure and profound to be captured."
Sun Wukong said.
Qin Ran nodded, understanding in his heart.
In the realm of Daluo Jinxian, the complete laws have been touched. Every step forward is very difficult.
What's more, what Sun Wukong practices is the fighting method of the Chaos Demon Ape, one of the three thousand Chaos Demon Gods?
With Sun Wukong's heel, it is still somewhat difficult to fully understand the true meaning.
"Look carefully, I will only demonstrate it once."
Qin Ran said this, and then a stream of light popped up with his finger, causing ripples in the space.
Suddenly, the surrounding laws of heaven and earth began to become chaotic.
The light and shadow rotated, and a huge magic ape appeared, holding a black stick and roaring.
Sun Wukong was shocked. His eyes were fixed on the fantasy in the void, and his mind was completely in a trance.
…
The above story is sensational.
Nishu, a place where Buddhism flourishes, is full of demons and monsters.
And some demons are also related to gods and Buddhas.
The story is scary, but very exciting.
Some ministers were surprised, but also very skeptical.
Whether the truth of the story is worthy of belief.
Under the deliberate promotion of the imperial court, in just a few days, the story of Journey to the West became popular throughout Chang'an City.
Not only books are widely circulated.
There are also many storytellers active among the major wine shops and teahouses in the city.
Because the books are extremely exciting, they are very suitable for storytelling
These places are often overcrowded, and there is always a line of people listening to books.
In Zhuque Street, a very large inn, many people came here early in the morning.
"Mr. Zhang, why are you here so early today?
"Isn't this the beginning of the story? If I don't come early, I'm afraid the place will be gone again soon."
"The story of Journey to the West is so exciting. I really don't know what monsters Master Tripitaka will encounter in his next difficulty, and what magical experiences he will have."
"Master Sanzang's Arhat Suppressing Demon Fist is so powerful. He suppressed the pig demon with just one punch. How come you haven't heard of such martial arts in this world before 1999?"
"You idiot, that's not martial arts, that's magical power that can only be practiced by immortals."
"That is, in my opinion, when it comes to magical powers and immortal arts, the Arhat's Demon Subduing Fist should be ranked number one in the world."
"Nonsense, the most powerful one is clearly the Tathagata Palm! When passing by the Five Elements Mountain, Master Sanzang used this palm technique to smash the entire Five Elements Mountain with one palm, and rescued the ancient demon monkey that had been suppressed for five hundred years."
"This palm technique legend was created by Tathagata Buddha. It has long gone beyond the scope of magical powers. It is an ancient forbidden magic."
"Stop talking nonsense, what you are talking about is not recorded at all!"
"Don't you think this Xihe Niuzhou is not the legendary place where Buddhism flourishes? How come there are so many demons?"
"Who knows? This is just a story. Who knows whether the story is true or false?"
"This story is absolutely true. Didn't you see that the government has announced it? This book is a true record of Master Tripitaka's journey to the West."
When many people were talking heatedly, the storyteller walked in, slapped the hall, and suddenly there was silence. Everyone straightened their backs, stared at the storyteller above with bright eyes, and raised their heads (bidh).
Ears, looking forward to the next story.
At this time, a woman walked into the inn,
This woman was wearing a pale pink dress, covered with a white gauze gown, and the pleats of her skirt were like snow and moonlight flowing to the ground.
Three thousand blue hairs are held up with hairbands, and no powder is applied, but it is difficult to hide her stunning appearance.
The autumn waves are full, and there seems to be infinite tenderness in the eyes.
As soon as the woman sat down on her seat, a commotion broke out in the crowd, and many audience members looked sideways, eyes wide open.
"Could this be a fairy from heaven?
Many young men have begun to become restless. They have never seen such a stunning beauty in all their lives.
The woman looked at the storyteller on the stage and said something about the demon. She suddenly became curious and said to the scholar next to her.
"What story is this storyteller telling? Why have you never heard it before?"
The scholar's face suddenly turned red with excitement.
"Young lady, I don't know. The person on the stage is talking about the work of Journey to the West."
The woman's beautiful eyes lit up, and her interest immediately increased.
"Journey to the West, is Tang Sanzang's trip to the West to obtain Buddhist scriptures?"
To be continued...