Chapter 208: The first confrontation between Zhen Yuanzi and Tathagata
At first, Zhen Yuanzi really detained Jiang Liu and his party in Wuzhuang Temple, which was considered to have grasped the weakness of Buddhism, so that he could negotiate terms with Buddhism.
But now, seeing Jiang Liu and his party enjoying themselves at Wuzhuang Temple, not wanting to leave at all, and even leading the two Taoist boys Qingfeng Mingyue to a standstill, Zhen Yuanzi's face looked a little ugly, and he wished Jiang could not leave.
The group of people left quickly.
"Isn't this Tathagata's plan to let this pilgrim and his party ruin the atmosphere of our Wuzhuang Temple?"
Even such an idea flashed through Zhen Yuanzi's mind, and the more he thought about it, the more likely it became.
Zhen Yuanzi could see the birth of Buddhism from scratch with his own eyes. Those two people were very good at scheming against others a long time ago. Therefore, the atmosphere in this Buddhist sect is such that they like to scheme at every turn, which can be regarded as the Three Realms and Six Paths.
It is a relatively recognized thing.
Therefore, seeing Jiang Liu and his party changing the atmosphere of Wuzhuang Temple, it is not an exaggeration to have some conspiracy theories in mind.
After thinking about it, Zhen Yuanzi felt that this group of pilgrims could not stay in Wuzhuang Temple for a long time.
It's okay now, it's just the two Taoist boys Qingfeng and Mingyue. The other forty-six of my disciples are still staying in Yuxu Palace. They can't stay forever, right? If they wait until these disciples come back, even myself
If these disciples are also affected, the consequences will be unpredictable.
With a thought in his mind, Zhen Yuanzi secretly thought about how to let Xuanzang and his party leave as soon as possible, and at the same time, he should try to make terms with Buddhism as much as possible.
In fact, in Zhen Yuanzi's mind, the most perfect development would be for him to detain the pilgrims in Wuzhuang Temple. Then, these pilgrims would be anxious but unable to escape, so they could only go to Tathagata and Guanyin for help.
When they come to ask for help in person, then it will be easier for me to make conditions.
But now, if he takes the initiative to let Tathagata and the others take people away, even if he pinches their weakness, if he loses the initiative, he will not be able to offer many conditions. Zhen Yuanzi naturally understands this truth.
However, looking at the current trend of Wuzhuang Temple, Zhen Yuanzi can't wait any longer, and more importantly, the Buddhist monks don't seem to be in a hurry at all!
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Not to mention what Zhen Yuanzi is thinking now, on the other side, in the Great Leiyin Temple in the West, Tathagata Buddha is sitting on the lotus platform, chanting the Buddhist Dharma in a low voice.
Under the lotus platform, all Buddhas and Bodhisattvas are working quietly.
After a long time, the chaotic vision dissipated, and this Dharma conference naturally ended.
The Buddhas, Bodhisattvas, Arhat Vajras, etc. each bowed to the Tathagata Buddha and then dispersed one after another.
"Master Avalokitesvara, please stay in the Zen position!" As the Buddhas dispersed, Tathagata Buddha's eyes fell on Avalokitesvara and he spoke.
The departing Buddhas were not surprised by this scene. After all, the overall situation of the journey to the west has begun. As Guanyin is the general person in charge of the journey to the west, there are always many things to do between Tathagata Buddha and Guanyin Bodhisattva.
It makes sense to discuss the matter.
"The journey to the west has already begun. It must have been nearly a year, right? I wonder how it is now?" Tathagata Buddha asked Guanyin Bodhisattva without meaning to waste too much nonsense.
Almost a year has passed. In the opinion of Tathagata Buddha, Guanyin Bodhisattva should also report to himself the progress of related matters and make regular reports.
"Amitabha, enlightenment Buddha..." Hearing Tathagata Buddha asking about the current work of the Westward Journey, Guanyin Bodhisattva felt a little complicated, feeling a little wronged and a little embarrassed.
The grievance is that these days, I have indeed suffered some grievances and unspeakable suffering, and the embarrassment is because I don’t seem to have done a good job at this job. Will this make the Buddha question his ability?
Not to mention what kind of thoughts Guanyin Bodhisattva had in mind, in short, Guanyin Bodhisattva made a detailed report to the Buddha about everything that Jiang Liu encountered on his journey to the west.
Among them, Guanyin Bodhisattva naturally talked about it emphatically about his Xuanguang Mirror and the nine-grade black lotus.
"Amitabha, as expected, this great calamity of heaven and earth is not so easy to control. These days, the Bodhisattva has actually lost a lot of things!"
After being together for so many years, Tathagata Buddha naturally knows the character of Guanyin Bodhisattva, even when a wild goose plucking its hair is no exception. Now that she has lost something herself, one can imagine how Guanyin feels.
"For our great cause, a little loss is nothing!" Just waiting for these words from the Tathagata, Guanyin Bodhisattva was naturally happy in his heart, but he still had to do some superficial work, as if he was willing to sacrifice himself for the great cause of Buddhism.
appearance.
"Amitabha, from now on, the treasures in my Buddhist treasure house can be used by Bodhisattva. You are right. Nine-nine and eighty-one tribulations must be gathered together. Therefore, to create catastrophes, treasures are indispensable!" For Guanyin!
The Tathagata Buddha nodded with satisfaction and spoke.
If you want a horse to run fast, you must feed it well. Tathagata naturally knows this.
And to create a disaster, treasures are indeed indispensable.
Therefore, after thinking about it, Tathagata Buddha granted Guanyin Bodhisattva the power to use the treasure trove of Daleiyin Temple at will.
"Thank you Lord Buddha for your trust!" Hearing this, Guanyin Bodhisattva was naturally very happy.
In this way, not only will your work become easier to do, but also, if you have the opportunity, you can keep one or two items for your own use, right?
Even if there is a loss in the future, the loss will not be your own treasure!
"By the way, where are Jin Chanzi and the others now?" Seeing Guanyin's delighted expression, Tathagata nodded slightly, and then asked again.
"Reporting to the Buddha, the current situation is a bit tricky!" Guanyin Bodhisattva's face became a little ugly when he heard the Buddha asking about the situation of the westbound team.
"Oh?" Tathagata Buddha raised his brows slightly and glanced at Guanyin Bodhisattva.
Does it make her feel troublesome? Did she encounter something?
"Jin Chanzi and his party are currently in Wuzhuang Temple, and they seem to have been detained by the Immortal Zhen Yuanzi..." Guanyin Bodhisattva said with a troubled look on his face.
When these words came out, Tathagata Buddha's brows furrowed slightly, and he whispered the Buddha's name in a low voice, feeling extremely embarrassed.
Immortal Zhen Yuanzi? What is his identity? Are Jin Chanzi and his party detained by Immortal Zhen Yuanzi now?
Not to mention that Guanyin doesn't have the ability to ask for help. He doesn't have the ability either.
It seems that if you want to win people from the hands of the Great Immortal Zhen Yuanzi, you will never be able to defeat him and you will have to pay some price.
However, if the Immortal Zhen Yuanzi takes action himself, can he be satisfied with a small price?
Could it be that I have to bleed heavily this time? Just thinking about it makes me feel embarrassed.
Tap tap tap!
Just when Tathagata Buddha and Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva looked a little troubled, thinking about how to fish out the group of people traveling to the west from the hands of Zhen Yuanzi, a Vajra wearing golden armor came towards him with heavy steps.
Walked over here.
"Report to the Buddha! Immortal Zhen Yuanzi is here! He wants to see the Buddha! We have arranged for the Immortal to wait in the Hall of Ten Thousand Buddhas!" This Vajra came to the Tathagata Buddha and reported.
"Here we come..." After hearing the words of this hair care king, Tathagata and Guanyin exchanged glances, and both could see the helplessness in each other's eyes.
At this time, the Great Immortal Zhen Yuanzi came in person, and it looked like there was going to be a bit of a verbal spat.
But fortunately, this matter should be resolved sooner rather than later. Since the Immortal Zhen Yuanzi is here in person, why not take this opportunity to resolve it quickly?
"Please come quickly!" With a thought in his mind, Tathagata Buddha said.
However, as soon as he finished speaking, Tathagata stood up again and said, "Wait a minute, I'd better go and greet you in person!"
"I've met Immortal Zhenyuan!" When they met in the Ten Thousand Buddhas Hall, Tathagata Buddha and Guanyin Bodhisattva spoke first and bowed in salute.
"I've seen the Buddha!" In the same way, the Great Immortal Zhen Yuanzi also bowed to the Tathagata.
The Tathagata respects Yuanzi because he respects his status, he is a great master of the three realms, and he is his predecessor.
Zhen Yuanzi respected Tathagata because he respected his status as the master of Buddhism.
After the two parties greeted each other, they sat down one after another, and a monk came over to entertain them with Buddhist tea. You talked to me, and no one seemed to be in a hurry. They just chatted for a few words.
Immediately, Tathagata Buddha looked nonchalant and said, "I wonder why Master Zhenyuan is in such a mood today that he comes to sit in my Daleiyin Temple?"
"By chance, Pindao passed by your Dayeiyin Temple today. I happened to have a little business and wanted to chat with you!" Zhen Yuanzi's eyes fell on Tathagata and he said.
"Please give me some instructions from the Great Immortal!" In front of Zhen Yuanzi, Tathagata Buddha's posture was very low.
After all, on the one hand, Zhen Yuanzi's identity is indeed extraordinary, and on the other hand, it is indeed him who he wants now?
"Well, a few days ago, your second disciple, Jin Chanzi, was reincarnated and passed by my Wuzhuang Temple. I am grateful that I am familiar with your Buddhist sect. I wanted to entertain you in person and show my friendship to all the landlords, but I couldn't do it according to the decree of Yuanshi Tianzun of Yuxu Palace.
, he sent me to discuss Taoism, and then he ordered me, a disciple of Wuzhuang Temple, to give him two ginseng fruits..."
Zhen Yuanzi spoke calmly and briefly explained what happened at Wuzhuangguan.
From Zhen Yuanzi's words, he naturally acted with utmost benevolence and justice, but he didn't expect that the people from the westbound team didn't know what to do and dared to collide with him.
Of course I won't be as familiar with the younger generation, but as an elder, I can't just let it go, right?
Otherwise, wouldn’t everyone in the world think that he is easy to bully, and that anyone would be able to insult him?
"Great Immortal, Wukong, although he is naughty by nature, but..." Guanyin Bodhisattva next to him heard this and couldn't help but interrupt.
However, Tathagata Buddha waved his hand, signaling Guanyin not to speak.
Chapter completed!