Gou Zai Xi You Dao Chang Sheng

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Not long before the monkey fought the demon and the Buddha.

Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva raised his hand and grabbed Li Yan into his palm, bringing him to the Buddhist realm.

The giant palm of Buddha light, with its five fingers as thick as mountains, slowly closed.

Li Yan felt a blur before his eyes.

Upon closer inspection, I found myself in a strange and wondrous world.

The sky and earth are golden.

Even the clouds drifting in the void were golden.

In the distance, there is a forest of seven treasure trees, with lush branches and leaves swaying in the wind.

The sound, like chanting or reciting Buddhist scriptures, brought peace and tranquility to the listener.

Further away, there is the Eight Virtues Water, its surface shimmering, with lotus flowers blooming in its waters.

On the petals, Buddha sits, reciting scriptures.

The scripture shone with light.

Within the light were Buddhas, layer upon layer, endless and inexhaustible.

Li Yan stood in this golden world, his magical power flowing normally, yet he could not break free from the constraints of this world.

He looked up.

Above the dome, five golden mountains stood majestically.

On the summit of Jinshan Mountain, there is a Buddhist seal on each side, faintly emitting light.

Those five golden mountains were transformed from the five fingers of Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva.

And where he was was in the palm of that hand.

Li Yan observed carefully, then suddenly his gaze sharpened.

Among the countless threads of cause and effect, one was connected to the Buddha-land itself.

The line was a pale gold color, almost imperceptible, and would be difficult to detect without close inspection.

Li Yan felt a chill run down his spine.

Look along that line.

At the other end, it connects to the depths of the Buddhist realm, to that unknowable place.

There, it seemed, was a figure sitting upright.

That figure was exactly the same as that of Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva.

Li Yan understood.

That was a wisp of divine thought left in the Buddha's Pure Land by Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva.

If he can find the location of that divine thought, perhaps he can use it to escape.

While pondering, Li Yan sat down cross-legged and closed his eyes to look inward.

They come, the security.

Since we can't get away for the time being, we might as well take this opportunity to carefully observe the mysteries of this Buddha Kingdom in the palm of our hands.

Gradually, he began to see some clues.

This Buddha-land in the palm of your hand is not the real world.

Therefore, the supreme Buddhist teachings have refined a vast expanse of space into the size of a mustard seed.

Within a mustard seed, another world was created.

Although the universe is small, its laws are complete.

The sun and moon revolve, mountains and rivers, plants and trees, all living things, and cause and effect cycle endlessly.

As the saying goes, a mustard seed can contain Mount Sumeru, and Mount Sumeru can contain a mustard seed.

One flower one world, one leaf one bodhi.

Li Yan felt a surge of emotion.

This Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva truly lives up to his reputation.

Although he was trapped here, he also took this opportunity to glimpse the profound mysteries of Buddhism.

If one can understand even a fraction of it, it will surely benefit one's future spiritual practice.

At that moment, Li Yan focused his mind and concentrated on comprehending the mystery.

Meanwhile, in the Netherworld Palace.

Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva accepted Li Yan and turned to leave.

Just then, Venus slowly rose to his feet.

He held a whisk in his hand, the tip of which was snow-white and hung down like clouds.

A glint of shrewdness flashed in those gentle eyes.

"Bodhisattva, please wait."

Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva paused slightly and turned his head.

"Is there anything else, Venus?"

Venus smiled slightly.

"The Bodhisattva just said that, by the decree of the World-Honored One, this young friend Li is invited to make a trip to Mount Ling."

"This old man dares to ask the Bodhisattva, is that decree still in existence?"

Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva's gaze narrowed slightly.

What does Venus mean by this?

Venus shook his head and said, "I have no other intention than to act in accordance with the rules."

"If the Bodhisattva wants to take this young friend to Mount Ling, there must be some proof, right?"

Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva remained silent for a moment, then slowly said, "Venus, do you not trust this humble monk?"

"I dare not. It is only because I am a close minister of the Jade Emperor that I have been ordered to inspect the Three Realms and investigate matters concerning immortals and mortals."

"Now that I have witnessed a Taoist cultivator being forcibly taken away by a Buddhist bodhisattva, how can I explain this to the Great Celestial Venerable if I don't get to the bottom of this?"

Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva looked at him, a strange light flashing in his compassionate eyes.

"Is Jin Xing going to stand up for that young friend Li?"

Venus shook his head.

"Bodhisattva misunderstands. I only met that young friend Li once, and there's no question of me stepping forward or falling behind."

"But over the years, I've seen too many things and too many people."

"Some things may seem ordinary, but they actually conceal hidden secrets."

Some people, seemingly insignificant, actually have a profound impact on the overall situation.

"This young friend Li, who can get the Bodhisattva to personally intervene and the World-Honored One to issue a decree, must be extraordinary."

"I merely wish to know what is so special about him that makes him so highly regarded by the Buddhist community?"

Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva remained silent.

There was a dead silence in the hall.

The Ten Kings of Hell stood to one side, not daring to utter a sound.

King Qin Guang secretly glanced at King Yama, his eyes full of questions.

King Yama shook his head slightly, signaling him not to say anything more.

It's best for minor characters like them to stay out of such situations.

King Chujiang lowered his head and stared at his boots.

Emperor Song stroked his beard, remaining silent with a solemn expression.

King Wuguan lowered his eyes, his hands tucked into his sleeves, trembling slightly.

King Biancheng turned his head and looked at the gray sky outside the palace.

The King of Mount Tai clasped his hands together.

The City King's lips moved slightly as he silently chanted sutras.

King Pingdeng closed his eyes, his expression unchanged, only his forehead was constantly covered in sweat.

King Yama stood still.

His gaze kept darting towards Venus and Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva, filled with trepidation.

Each of the ten kings harbored their own thoughts, yet none dared to utter a sound.

a long time.

Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva spoke:

"The Bodhisattva's teachings are correct."

However, there is one thing I do not understand, and I would like to ask the Bodhisattva for clarification.

Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva said, "Speak."

Venus said, "The Bodhisattva just said that, by the decree of the World-Honored One, this young friend Li is invited to make a trip to Mount Ling."

"This old man would like to ask, how is the word 'please' used?"

Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva asked, "What do you mean by that, Venus?"

Venus said, "If they sincerely invite you, we should treat them with courtesy and allow them to make their own choice."

"But just now, the Bodhisattva forcibly took people into his palm and placed them in the Buddha Kingdom."

Perhaps the word "please" is used inappropriately?

Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva's expression changed slightly.

"Is Venus criticizing this humble monk?"

Venus shook his head.

"I wouldn't dare. I'm just stating the facts."

"This young friend Li is a Taoist cultivator who practices the ancient grotto-heaven path."

His path differs from that of Buddhism.

"Isn't it unreasonable for the Bodhisattva to force him to go to Mount Ling to listen to the Dharma?"

Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva took a deep breath and slowly said:

"Venus, you may not know this, but this young friend Li has a connection with Buddhism. The Buddha's decree must not be disobeyed."

Venus said, "Whether there is a predestined connection or not, is that something a Bodhisattva can decide?"

"If he is truly destined for Buddhism, he will naturally go to Lingshan to worship Buddha."

If there is no affinity, what benefit would it bring even if a Bodhisattva forcibly took them away?

Venus continued, "Furthermore, has the Bodhisattva considered whether this young friend Li has a powerful backer?"

What does Venus mean by this?

Venus smiled slightly.

"The Bodhisattva should know that Sun Wukong was born from a stone monkey, who absorbed the essence of the sun and moon and the spiritual energy of heaven and earth. He has achieved great success in his cultivation and has already attained the status of a Taiyi Golden Immortal."

"His brother Li Yan practiced cultivation with him and advanced and retreated together."

The Bodhisattva forcibly took Li Yan away; how could Sun Wukong let that go unpunished?

Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva said, "Although that monkey is powerful, it is not a cause for concern."

Venus shook his head.

"Bodhisattva is mistaken. That monkey is not to be underestimated."

"Although he was only a Taiyi Golden Immortal, he had seventy-two transformations, somersault cloud, golden cudgel, great supernatural powers, and boundless magic power."

"More importantly, he also has a powerful backer."

"What Venus said is..."

Venus smiled faintly, but did not respond.

Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva pondered for a moment, then slowly said:

"I appreciate Venus's kind intentions."

However, the Buddha's decree must not be disobeyed.

"Young friend Li, you must come with me today."

Having said that, he turned to leave.

Just then, a golden light suddenly flew out from Venus's sleeve.

The golden light was as fast as lightning.

In an instant, it transformed into a curtain of light, blocking the path of Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva.

On the screen of light, the sun, moon, and stars revolve, mountains and rivers appear and disappear, and dragons, phoenixes, and unicorns dance.

Furthermore, auspicious purple clouds rise from the east, and countless rays of light illuminate the scene, creating a magnificent spectacle.

Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva paused, gazing at the light screen.

"Is this the Haotian Mirror?"

Venus nodded and said, "The Bodhisattva has the eye of wisdom."

This is a gift from the Jade Emperor, a ray of divine light from the Haotian Mirror, capable of dispelling illusions and imprisoning powerful beings.

"This old man dares to ask for your forgiveness, that I may linger here with this light for a moment."

Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva's expression turned slightly solemn.

"Is Venus going to make an enemy of Buddhism?"

Venus shook his head.

"Bodhisattva, you flatter me. I was merely acting on the Jade Emperor's orders."

"When the Bodhisattva appeared just now, I secretly used a secret method to send a message to the Heavenly Court."

The Jade Emperor has decreed that I find a way to delay the Bodhisattva until a Great Immortal from Heaven personally arrives to explain this matter to her.

Upon hearing this, everyone in the hall paled.

The ten Kings of Hell looked at each other, their eyes filled with horror.

A celestial being from Heaven has descended to earth and come here in person.

This is such a momentous event!

Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva's expression changed slightly, but then returned to normal.

Is this really true?

Venus nodded.

"If the Bodhisattva is not in a hurry, he may wait a moment."

Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva remained silent in contemplation.

Although he possessed great supernatural powers, he dared not be presumptuous in front of the Lord of the Three Realms.

Moreover, although the light of the Haotian Mirror could not trap him for too long, it was enough to buy him some time.

If a Grand Immortal from Heaven were to personally come, this matter would be difficult to resolve.

His mind raced, and all sorts of guesses came to mind.

Why did the Jade Emperor personally intervene in this matter?

What is so special about this young friend Li that makes the two Celestial Venerables value him so highly?

boom!

The entire Netherworld Palace trembled violently.

The Ten Kings of Hell's expression changed drastically, and they quickly got up to check.

Outside the temple gate, gray mist surged and the Buddha's light shattered.

A golden light shot into the sky from the gray mist.

Amidst the golden light, a figure emerged, wielding a golden cudgel, exuding a majestic and murderous aura.

It was Sun Wukong!

Behind him followed a blue ox.

When Sun Wukong spotted Li Yan in the Buddha Kingdom within the palm of Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva, his golden eyes instantly ignited with fury.

"Ksitigarbha! Hand over my brother!"

He shouted loudly, swung his golden cudgel, and smashed it towards Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva.

This strike, imbued with his pent-up rage, possessed earth-shattering power.

Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva frowned slightly and raised his hand to point.

A beam of Buddhist light shot out and collided with the golden cudgel.

boom!

A deafening roar shook the heavens, shattering the void.

The entire Netherworld Palace was on the verge of collapse.

The Ten Kings of Hell turned pale and quickly used their magic to stabilize the hall.

Venus waved his whisk to protect himself.

Sun Wukong's first strike failed, so he prepared to strike again.

Just then, the blue ox stepped forward and blocked his way.

"Monkey, don't be hasty."

Sun Wukong glared with his golden eyes: "Old Bull, why are you stopping me?"

The green ox grinned and said, "If you strike with that stick, that young friend Li will probably suffer as well."

Within that Buddhist kingdom, Li Yan sat cross-legged, his body surrounded by swirling starlight, his expression unchanged.

Although he was trapped in the Buddhist kingdom, he was not in any danger.

Sun Wukong felt relieved, put away his golden cudgel, and looked at Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva.

"Ksitigarbha! Why did you capture my brother?"

Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva looked at him, a complex emotion flashing in his compassionate eyes.

"Sun Wukong, you've arrived quickly."

Sun Wukong said, "My old Sun can travel 108,000 li in a single somersault, how could I not be fast?"