Chapter 208 Riding a Tiger and Being Difficult to Dismount

During the Luo Dynasty, Buddhism flourished, and naturally there were many people who worshiped Buddhism.

However, Buddhism has long been secretly occupied by evil spirits, and it is not a pure place. The more determined these people are in their devotion to Buddhism, the harder it will be to escape from the poisonous hands——

Coming out of the mud but not stained?

The premise is that it can come out!

When people become monks, the first step is to turn into the skin of a demon.

Naturally, it is impossible for the world to breed any more truly eminent monks.

Because of this, the number and proportion of Jianghe killing evil monks is much higher than that of other sects, and he is even regarded by the world as hating Buddhism...

This is obviously impossible.

Jiang He knew the truth of everything and would not equate the "monster who stole the Buddha" with the "Eternal Buddha" like the world did.

He knew very well that looking thousands of years ahead, there was no essential difference between Buddhism and Taoism.

Perhaps there are still evil monks who seek benefits for themselves in the name of Buddha... There will also be more eminent monks and great virtues who save the world and save people, and Bodhisattvas and Buddhas who save all sentient beings, who are worthy of respect.

Therefore, after confirming Wu You’s intention.

Jiang He did not persuade him to change his mind, but was willing to help.

As long as you don't go astray...

Study Buddhism? Let’s learn!

Follow me and learn slowly, and when you grow up, you can also become a strong person who helps others. As for Buddhism or Taoism, it is just a difference in means.

As for cultivating a Buddhist elite with one's own hands, is it an act of subsidizing the enemy?

Will it reverse the deteriorating reputation of Buddhism and make many people who hate Buddhism change their minds, develop a heart to worship Buddha, devote themselves to Buddhism, and eventually become human skin...

Don't worry about this.

Everything has two sides.

An eminent monk with an excellent reputation and who has truly helped countless people can indeed improve the image of Buddhism in the eyes of the world and win back some criticism.

but……

Reversed.

What if this eminent monk also dislikes Buddhism?

An eminent monk who has achieved Taoism does not enter temples, spiritual mountains, or Buddhism, but only cultivates the Buddha in his heart...

Even he hates Buddhism, so wouldn’t the public opinion plummet to a freezing point?

Ega can also take advantage of the situation and promote his ideas.

Respecting the Buddha is not respecting the monks, and worshiping the Buddha is not respecting people.

As long as the operation is better, not only will it not provide KPIs for Buddhism.

Perhaps it will also allow some people who originally worshiped Buddhism to change their focus from Buddhism and temples to conceptual Buddhist scriptures.

Studying Buddhism is not limited to location.

As long as you have good intentions in your heart, don't do good deeds because they are small, and don't do them because they are small things.

There is no need to enter a monastery or become a monk, and there is no need to be rigid about whether to be a monk. Lay disciples can also worship the Buddha without diminishing their merits.

"Expose evil, attack reputation, put forward ideas, support others, and advocate a new type of worship..."

"With a multi-pronged approach, even if it is difficult to step on the thunder for the time being, we can still use this to attack the demon Buddha's sect and cause it to break its muscles and bones!"

“Fewer people go to temples to worship Buddha. It’s not that easy for Buddhist temples to add new blood.”

As for the question raised by Wu You:

If you don’t go to a Buddhist temple, where can you get Buddhist scriptures?

This is not simple!

The Leiyin Temple built by the demon Buddha in Lingshan contains Buddhist scriptures from all over the world.

As long as he goes to Lingshan Mountain, the Buddhist scriptures he retrieves are enough to keep Wu You from having to worry about it for the rest of his life.

As for whether the Buddha would refuse...

Considering that Jiang He has already gained a reputation as an enemy of Buddha, and the spiritual mountain has become a cave for demons, let alone seeking the true scriptures.

He took Wu You over directly to see if the Buddha could see him.

Hey, who ordered takeout?

They devoured them alive on the spot.

The likelihood of this happening is not low.

but……

Knowing that this might happen.

Ega can naturally respond in advance.

“What about Buddha?”

"It's just a monster that stole the name of Buddha and based on a morbid mentality, occupied a mountain and called it Lingshan; built a temple and called it Leiyin Temple; and with a little power, called itself Buddha Tathagata."

"Does He have the courage to face the power of the world?"

Jiang He has long been different from the past and has become a very important figure in Daluo.

As long as the news is released that Buyi Xantian went to Lingshan Mountain with a child who was praying to Buddha to obtain Buddhist scriptures, this matter will naturally spread throughout the world.

Considering the rigid relationship between Buyi Xantian and Buddhism.

This will definitely become a major event that attracts the attention of the world.

Under the strong onlookers of the world.

Can the so-called Buddha dare to actually take action?

As for whether He would make excuses to refuse the two of them to borrow Buddhist scriptures.

Ega also has ways to deal with it.

Everything is under control.

"..."

Gu Yuerong always felt that her husband did not go to seek Buddhist scriptures, but to play in the gym.

Speaking of which, how dare you go to Leiyin Temple in Lingshan and slap Buddha in the face...

Looking at the world, there is only one sir, right?

…

Jiang He said that he would take Wu You to Lingshan to obtain Buddhist scriptures.

But when the three of them officially set off, he did not recruit horses or use any speed-increasing method.

Instead, he followed the official road and walked step by step in the direction of Lingzhou.

Gu Yuerong was fine. Not only was she not anxious, she was also a little happy.

As a fourth-level peak cultivator, even if she carries the Yao Qin on her back, she will not feel tired from walking.

As for the long distance and the slow speed...

With your husband, no matter how far you go, you will never be bored.

Wu You, on the other hand, was a bit stuck in the city. He walked along the official road for a whole day and felt that he was not making any progress, so he couldn't help but ask.

"Sir, Manzhou is thousands of miles away from Lingzhou. If we walk slowly like this, when will we reach Lingshan?"

Jiang He didn't answer directly and spoke.

"Buddhism is vast and boundless. Even if you spend your whole life, you will never reach the end."

"Since you have decided to pursue the endless Dharma, why are you still confused about the path under your feet?"

After all, Wu You is just an eight-year-old child, and most of his understanding of scriptures comes from his own thinking.

Even if he is precocious, he cannot have a high level of thought.

When he heard Jiang He's question, he seemed to understand something and couldn't help but say it.

"But the path we are taking now is not the path of learning Buddhism."

"I can't get the Dharma, but I spend so much time on the road. By the time I get to Lingshan, I am already seventy and eighty years old. How much time do I have to study the principles in the Buddhist scriptures?"

Hearing this, Jiang He smiled.

"Have you not read Buddhist scriptures and been on the path to learning Buddhism a long time ago? Why do you still say that this is not the path to learning Buddhism?"

[If you take Wu You on a trip without riding, the road will be very far. Wu You wonders when you will arrive at Lingshan. 】

[You didn’t answer, but asked: Buddha’s Dharma is boundless. Since you seek Buddha, why should you stop at one step? 】

[Wu Youyan: The way of taking the first step is not the way of Buddhism. 】

[You ask with a smile: After reading the Buddhist scriptures thoroughly and entering the Buddhist path, why do you say this? 】

[Wu Youwu realized that he did not complain about the long journey. He recited Buddhist scriptures while walking, understood the principles, and improved the Buddhist teachings. 】

[You are very relieved to read Buddhist scriptures and discuss Buddhist principles with him. 】

[You have traveled thousands of miles in the mortal world and read all kinds of things in the world. Although you have never studied Buddhist scriptures, you have cultivated through Taoism and entered the Buddha through Taoism, and your understanding is very fast. 】

[Wu You has learned a lot from talking with you, is convinced, and admires you even more. 】

The principles of the world are often the same.

Especially those scriptures that are pure in nature and do not contain any teachings, but simply state concepts and principles. It is extremely normal to have some similarities.

In this case, those who are extremely accomplished in Taoism and Buddhism, as well as those who have rich experience and have read all the world, can often easily understand the truth conveyed in the scriptures.

In his later years, he became a monk, entered Taoism from Buddhism, entered Buddhism from Taoism, practiced both Taoism and Buddhism...

None of these things are uncommon.

In fact, no matter what era it is, the people who can take advantage of the war of words between Taoism and Buddhism are those who have read both classics.

Only by knowing yourself and the enemy can you be victorious in every battle.

Although Jiang He has never studied Buddhist scriptures, he has been a Taoist priest more than once in his several reincarnations.

Even the Taoist Celestial Masters of this era were amazed by his attainments in Taoism.

In addition, he has not only experienced this era while walking in the mortal world, but also experienced the changes of the times. Even the Taoist Celestial Masters who have lived for one or two thousand years are far inferior to him in this regard.

If you stay in a high place and study Buddhist scriptures, you will naturally make rapid progress.

Even Wu You beside him made rapid progress.

He is a precocious child. If he enters a normal temple to practice, it will not be difficult for him to gain the reputation of a child prodigy.

He was also very lucky, and got the guidance of Jiang He, a Taoist cultivator. Especially in terms of eloquence, his skills improved by leaps and bounds.

Only one month passed, and Gu Yuerong was left speechless during the argument.

Half a year later, while borrowing scriptures from temples along the road, I was able to discuss Buddhism with the abbot of the temple, no matter who was superior or inferior!

This is also thanks to the poor academic skills of the temple abbot...

After all, under the skin of these monks, there are monsters in disguise.

They do not really admire Buddhism, and even many monsters even put on human skin, not out of their true intentions, but were chosen by monster monks.

Just to survive, I had to work hard to learn human language and act like a monk.

Under such circumstances, it is self-evident how enthusiastic they are about learning Buddhism.

Even the so-called abbot of a temple, who has been studying Buddhism for decades, only regards it as a practice method to improve his strength, and does not really think about and learn the principles behind it.

The so-called familiarity with Buddhist scriptures is just superficial.

As for the "others" among the monsters, those who truly understand, understand, and believe in Buddhism...

You know, human skin is not only a gift, but also a bondage.

Such a little white sheep-like existence will not gain more benefits in a temple full of monsters. Instead, it will be ridiculed, ostracized, and even eaten alive.

"Monster Buddha, demon Buddha."

“If you don’t change your evil nature, how can you become a Buddha?”

Jiang He shook his head slightly.

On the road to seeking the Tao, one should be humble.

But the big demons who stole the name of the Buddhist sect not only built Lingshan Mountain and Leiyin Temple, but also claimed to be Arhats, Bodhisattvas, and Buddhas one by one.

It seems that in this age of the end of Dharma when all Buddhas have perished, the Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss will be reappeared.

Such behavior can no longer be described as arrogant.

If you were a Taoist Celestial Master, let alone an eighth-level true cultivator.

Even if it reaches the realm of true invincibility.

Do you think he calls himself Tianzun?

To be honest, even if it is the so-called Buddha in Lingshan, maybe he has reached the eighth level of power, but when it comes to the meaning of Buddhist scriptures...

Jiang He only had two words to comment.

"expect."

…

Not only did Jiang He not cover up his itinerary, but he also took the time to resolve the incidents he encountered on the way to Lingshan.

He often took Wuyou to temples to borrow scriptures from the abbot and discuss Buddhism.

With such a high-profile behavior, their itinerary and purpose quickly spread.

"Gu Xantian plans to go to Lingshan Mountain to obtain Buddhist scriptures?"

"And you go there on foot to show your piety in seeking scriptures?"

"What does it mean?"

"Afraid of the strength of the Buddhist sect, are you planning to make peace with the sect?"

"Gu Xuntian is afraid of power. I think you don't understand it at all!"

"Buddhist lackey, right? Arhat will go to your house tonight!"

"I think Gu Xantian probably discovered another major case and went to find the Buddhist monks to investigate..."

As Jiang He expected, this incident caused an uproar.

People were talking a lot, speculating about the purpose of his trip - not many people thought that he really just went to get the scriptures for a child.

After all, what kind of child could make Gu Xuntian so aggressive?

The answer is quickly revealed.

【Kaihui Soul Boy】

Such an uproar will inevitably attract the attention of the world.

When people noticed that every time a group of three people passed by a Buddhist temple, the child named Wuyou would find the abbot and ask for Buddhist teachings.

It was okay at first, just a simple pointer.

It didn’t take long for the taste to change.

Guidance turned into discussion.

This eight-year-old child was able to discuss Buddhist scriptures with the abbot of a Buddhist temple who was over 100 years old, without distinction, which made many people stunned.

Another half year passed, and Wu You was nine years old.

The discussion turned back into giving advice.

It's just someone who points out the other person's mistakes and gives them advice.

From the abbot of a Buddhist temple, he became Wuyou.

Is this girl nine years old? !

The world doesn't know that the abbots of these Buddhist temples are all parallel imports, and they just find it incredible.

After the shock, he suddenly understood what Jiang He did.

Gu Xantian probably discovered the child's talent and recognized it very much, thinking that he would have extraordinary achievements in the future.

But at the same time, Gu Xuntian could not believe in Buddhism.

In order to prevent Buddhism from teaching the child bad things, he personally took him to Lingshan Mountain to pray for Buddhism.

After figuring this out, people can't help but sigh.

As expected, Gu Xantian understood the righteousness well. Although he did not like today's Buddhism, he did not reject the classics and was even willing to take the initiative to put down his grudges.

So, what about Buddha?

"..."

That is to say, the Buddha did not understand what show means, otherwise he would have to be scolded.

However, this did not prevent him from feeling like he had eaten shit.

Gu Xantian's high-profile action not only attracted the attention of everyone in the world, but also prevented him from taking action at will.

He even gained a reputation for being profoundly righteous and tolerant.

Reputation is rising slowly.

What about his Buddhism?

If Gu Xantian is turned away, he will definitely be labeled as a "small-bellied chicken intestine" and "Yai Cani must be repaid".

After all, in the eyes of outsiders.

It's all because of your lax discipline in Buddhism, and evil monks appear frequently, causing harm to many people.

Thanks to Gu Xuntian's discernment, he was able to protect innocent people.

Now that Gu Xuntian no longer cares about it, why are you Buddhists feeling resentful because of those evil monks?

The prestige of Buddhism has already been greatly reduced. The number of offerings in temples and the growth rate of monks in various places has dropped significantly, reaching a freezing point for thousands of years.

If this happens again, I don’t know how many years it will take to recover.

Paying such a high price just for one breath?

In fact, Gu Xuntian would not suffer any losses.

Just a few scriptures, just collect them slowly.

So……

Allow them to enter Lingshan, and even welcome them with a smile?

Buddhism will not gain much either.

It was obvious that Gu Xantian and his party were still thousands of miles away, and they were walking slowly and leisurely.

The Buddha actually understood what it means to be unable to dismount from a tiger.

"Disgusting, disgusting!"