Mythology: Erlang Shen begins to show his divine power in the heavens

Chapter 49, Return to Qingcheng, Yuan Tiangang, Secrets of the World

Although Guan Yu is still a ghost general now, Lin Yuan knows it.

In the future, Guan Yu will be respected by the three religions and have a lofty status.

Confucianists revere him as Emperor Wenheng, Emperor Guansheng, and Emperor Wusheng.

Buddhists revere him as the guardian Kāla Bodhisattva and the Ancient Buddha of the Sky.

Taoism reveres him as Xie Tian Emperor, Xiang Han Heavenly God, and there is also the Three Realms Subduing Demon Emperor, Shenwei Zhenyuan Tianzun.

Confucianism calls him Saint, Buddhism calls him Buddha, and Taoism calls him Heavenly Lord.

Is there anyone in this world who is like Guan Yu, who stands at the pinnacle of the three religions?
in a sense.

Even someone like Qingyuan Miaodao Zhenjun may be inferior to Guan Yu in status in the end.

When Zhuge Kongming told Guan Yu that he was destined to become a great god with a high status in the future, he was not deceiving Guan Yu but it was a kind of destiny!
but
Now that Lin Yuan has intervened, Guan Yu’s future has become unclear.

When Guan Yu completely stabilized his soul and spirit, he slowly opened his eyes, and suddenly, two captivating rays of light seemed to shoot out from his eyes.

His strength has undergone a drastic change at this moment.

If Guan Yu was a ghost king who could roam freely in the underworld of Fengdu before, then now, his ghost body has disappeared, and his body is now balanced in yin and yang, like a god descending to earth.

In terms of strength, they may be no worse than some stars.

In Meishan, except Lin Yuan, I am afraid no other monster can subdue him.

Lin Yuan was very satisfied with this:

"It seems you have gained a lot."

Guan Yu clasped his fists and said:
"It was all thanks to the True Lord's care that I went to look for the head, but was not stopped by the Buddhists. When I arrived outside Daxing City, the Buddhists took the initiative to deliver my head to me. I think it was because of the True Lord."

"Oh? The Buddhists took the initiative to return your head to you?"

Lin Yuan raised his eyebrows.

He thought Guan Yu would have a big fight with the people over there.

But it doesn't matter.

"In that case, I will teach you some Taoist scriptures to help you consolidate your strength. By then, you will be able to combine Buddhism and Taoism, and perhaps your strength will be even higher. In addition, you will be able to purify the ghost soldiers under your command so that they will not be restricted to being ghost soldiers forever."

Guan Yu bows:

"Thank you for your gift, Master! If you have any orders, I will go through fire and water without hesitation!"

Lin Yuan waved his hand:

"I never treat anyone who follows me unfairly."

Then he taught Guan Yu some Taoist scriptures.

He originally wanted to tell Guan Yu about some things that happened on Mount Mei.

But considering Guan Yu’s attitude, let’s just forget it.

Afterwards, he gave some instructions to his other brothers and prepared to set off for heaven.

But before leaving, he had to go back to Qingcheng Mountain first.

Qingcheng Mountain.

When Lin Yuan arrived, he did not see his brother Zhao Mian, but only saw a projection incarnation left by his master Taiqing.

"You came."

The incarnation of Taiqing floated before him.

Lin Yuan was puzzled:

"Master, where is my brother? Did he come to his senses and reincarnate?"

Taiqing shook his head:

"No, he suddenly realized the truth and felt that he needed to return to the secular world, so he went down the mountain."

"Sudden enlightenment?"

Lin Yuan looked at Taiqing strangely.

Taiqing smiled and said:

“Although his aptitude is average and his comprehension is only fair, he has good luck. First, he has a brother like you. Thanks to you, we have a master-disciple relationship. Then he suddenly realizes the truth and understands everything.

The future may be limitless.”

Lin Yuan nodded slightly:

"Where did he go?"

Taiqing shook his head:

"I don't know. I only know that he changed his name to Yuan Tiangang and became a wandering sorcerer and fortune teller in the mortal world."

"Yuan Tiangang?!" Lin Yuan raised his eyebrows.

Taiqing smiled and nodded:

"It seems that your celestial eye also allows you to have some ability to glimpse into the future destiny."

Lin Yuan, however, could not calm down for a long time.

Yuan Tiangang is actually my brother?

wrong
Lin Yuan clearly remembered that although Yuan Tiangang was indeed from Shu, he also had a family background.

For example, do you have an uncle named Yuan Shoucheng?

but
Yuan Shoucheng is a character in Journey to the West, and this world.
It is a separate mythological world, and perhaps there is no such person as Yuan Shoucheng.

It seems possible that Yuan Tiangang is a pseudonym for a person who has achieved success in cultivation.
Shaking his head, Lin Yuan was too lazy to care about these details for the time being.

Now that it has happened.

Just accept it.

"You came here to see your brother, but you also want to go to heaven, right?"

Taiqing asked.

Lin Yuan nodded:

"Yes, there are some questions I need to ask my uncle."

Taiqing said:
"What's the problem? Perhaps I can answer it for you."

Lin Yuan stared at Tai Qing for a moment, then said:
"What are Buddha and Tao fighting about?"

Taiqing said:
"Taoism has never been in conflict, it's just Buddhism that wants to flourish in China. You should be able to see clearly that no matter how Buddhism and Taoism fight, the one who will rule the world will always be the Confucian school that belongs to the Emperor of Heaven.

Taoism has always been quiet and inactive, but Buddhism wants to squeeze our survival, so we have no choice but to resist. "

"So what you mean, teacher, is that the culprit lies with Buddhism?"

Lin Yuan said.

Taiqing shook his head again:
"That can't be said. The Buddhist sect wanted to enter the Central Plains, but in fact it was forced. Everything was done just to pass on their own tradition."

“Why was Buddhism forced?”

"In the past, Buddhism wiped out the Brahmins in India, and incorporated the Brahmins into the Eight Divisions of Heavenly Dragons, which flourished in India. But later, the Brahmins made a comeback and wiped out Buddhism in India. In order to seek a glimmer of hope, they had to come to our Central Plains to continue the tradition."

Taiqing said.

Lin Yuan was immediately surprised:

"The realm of India, Brahman?"

There is also a world of Indian mythology in this world?!

Taiqing said:
"Yes."

"So, the Buddhist sect is just a stray dog ​​driven out by the Indian Brahmins. How can it have such power in the Central Plains?"

Lin Yuan was puzzled.

Taiqing shook his head:

"There is no Buddhist foundation in the world of India. Buddhism has been rejected by heaven and earth, and the Buddhas cannot exert any power. Otherwise, how could the Brahmins, who were once exterminated by Buddhism, make a comeback? It is only because they are favored by heaven and earth.

As for the land of Central Plains, the Great Lord of Heaven embraces all rivers, and the Buddhist sects here will naturally thrive like fish in water."

Lin Yuan understood.

and so.

In this world, there really are many kinds of mythical worlds.
I just don’t know if there are only the Central Plains and the Tianzhu border, or if there are other mythological worlds?
"Who is stronger, the Central Plains or the Tianzhu?"

Lin Yuan asked curiously.

But I have forgotten my original intention.

Taiqing said:
"The Lord of Heaven embraces all rivers, while the Brahmans of India reign supreme. The two are essentially different, so why do they have to compete with each other?"

"What if someone from that side calls one day?"

Tai Qing just smiled when he heard this: "Haha."

There were no other words.

Afterwards, Lin Yuan asked some other questions. After satisfying his curiosity, Lin Yuan said:

"Although I have already gotten answers to some questions, there are still some things I need to ask my uncle in person. So, Master, will you come back to heaven with me?"

Taiqing nodded.

(End of this chapter)