Chapter 354: One Hundred Thousand Demons

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Zhu Kang knelt on his knees and respectfully took the underworld token. Read 520 official website

"The Immortal is kind, Xiao Zhu is willing to die for the underworld!"

"Amitabha!"

Miao Shan put his hands together, chanted the name of the Buddha, and silently recited the sutra in his heart.

Zhu Kang was a powerful demon in his previous life. He surrendered for the wonderful good and promised to be his disciple and servant for generations to come. Regardless of whether it was voluntary or not at the time, the mark of Buddhist cause and effect has been planted in his true spirit.

The scriptures triggered the mark and directly distorted the soul, causing the pain to be a thousand times greater than Ling Chi.

The veins on Zhu Kang's forehead throbbed, and he firmly grasped the token, gritting his teeth and saying nothing.

Pindao glanced at Miaoshan and said, "Master, do you have any objections to me?"

"Juniors don't dare!"

When Miao Shan heard this, he was so frightened that he couldn't even speak the scriptures. The Immortal Chief claimed that he was alienated from the relationship or disliked, so he quickly explained: "The poor monk and his disciple have the fate of master and disciple in the past life, and they fell in love for a while and deeply blamed him." Yes, Immortal Wan Wang understands!”

Zhu Kang argued: "As the saying goes, if a Taoist dies, then what he promised in the previous life has nothing to do with his disciples?"

"The true spirit does not change, and cause and effect do not change."

Miao Shan taught me a lesson: "Disciple, don't be naughty. Listen to the teacher recite sutras at night to eliminate your karma!"

Zhu Kang had a look of fear on his face. Every time he heard the longitude change, a strange figure would appear in his soul.

As time goes by, the human figures turn into substance, and they will inevitably compete for their souls.

Zhou Yi nodded slightly, indicating that Zhu Kang did not need to worry, and asked: "Zen Master Miaoshan, which came first in this world, the true spirit or the human race?"

Miaoshan said: "Reporting to the Immortal, there must be true spirits first. In ancient times, before the human race was born, it is said that a supreme god and man created the human race through great good fortune."

"According to what the Zen Master said, the true spirit continues to trace upwards."

Zhou Yi said: "There must be a time when Zhu Kang will be the same generation as the World Honored One. Does the Zen Master dare to call himself the Elder of the World Honored One?"

"Amitabha!"

Miao Shan looked horrified and quickly sat down cross-legged, chanting Buddhist sutras and praying to the Lord for forgiveness.

Ordinary Buddhist disciples are too far away from the Buddha. They think that the World Honored One has great merit, great light, and great freedom. Naturally, his mind is as broad as the sky and the ocean. In fact, this is not the case. Arhat without Precepts has warned Miao Shan several times: The World Honored One is short-sighted!

"So, there is no such thing as fate in this world."

Zhou Yi pointed a finger, and the magic power washed through Zhu Kang's body, and the mark that was said to be indestructible even in reincarnation shattered and dissipated.

After establishing the underworld, Zhou Yi was guiding the reincarnation of the true spirit every moment, and his understanding of such techniques became increasingly profound.

Zhu Kang felt relaxed from the inside out, as if he had gone away from the mountain pressing on his body. The figure deep in his soul was shattered at the same time, leaving only fragments of memories of demonic and Buddhist practice.

"Thank you, Immortal, for saving your life! Xiao Zhu will report to the underworld right now. He will die as soon as possible."

Zhou Yi smiled and said: "There is no need for this. Pindao always pays attention to fate and will not repay kindness."

"We are destined to be together. Xiao Zhu and Xianchang are destined to grow up!"

Zhu Kang didn't dare to miss the opportunity. The immortal had to listen to his words. If he understood something wrong, he would be doomed.

Miao Shan recited the sutra several times, relieved the fear in his heart, and felt that the mark of cause and effect was broken, and said helplessly.

"My disciple has gone to the underworld, so don't forget to practice Buddhism, so that you can become the Ming King who protects the Dharma."

Zhu Kang clasped his hands together, bowed and saluted: "Thank you, Master, for your teaching."

The relationship between master and disciple is mysterious. Apart from the mark of the true spirit and the soul of the previous life, Miao Shan is devoted to Zhu Kang.

Zhu Kang was reincarnated from a human into the Dangkang demon clan. Miao Shan traveled across thousands of mountains and rivers to find his reincarnated body. He taught kindness and taught Buddhism. Otherwise, he would most likely die in the Four Kills of the demon clan or in the Great Qiannan Expedition.

"Good, good, good!"

When Miao Shan saw his disciples being respectful, he couldn't help but feel regret and relief in his heart.

When Zhu Kang died in his last life, Miao Shan promised to help him return through reincarnation and renew the fate of master and disciple, so he used the secret method of reincarnation on Zhu Kang.

"The master has made great ambitions to save the world's demons, and there happen to be countless evil spirits and ghosts in the underworld."

Zhou Yi said: "According to the laws of the underworld, they must be tortured in the eighteen levels of hell to pay for their sins in life. It is better for the master to go to the underworld and transform them one by one, which will not only have their own merits, but also eliminate the pain of the evil ghosts."

"Amitabha!"

Miao Shan shook his head and said: "The World Honored One has returned to preach the Dharma of Buddhism. The poor monks cannot miss it."

"That's it."

Zhouyi sighed: "When the underworld was first established, there was no one in charge of each department, so the merits of reincarnation were wasted. What a pity!"

"..."

Miao Shan's clasped hands stretched out uncontrollably: "The World Honored One does not teach the Dharma every day. Poor monks have more free time and are willing to help the underworld save demons."

"Very good!"

Zhou Yi took out another underworld token and said with a smile: "After passing through the eighteen levels of hell, the master will become the supreme Buddha Dharma!"

"Thank you, Immortal, for your teaching!"

Miaoshan felt that the token was hot to his hands, but his palms were not in control, and he said: "The poor monk wants to send an invitation to Da Qian's court to watch the ceremony, so he won't bother the immortal anymore."

After saying that, he glanced at Zhu Kang, turned into a light and left.

…

Hall of Supreme Harmony.

The civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty were discussing whether to follow Dashun's example.

A few years ago, the people of Dashun were no more than two to three million, and after that, the Qingqiu people were only tens of millions, which was not even as large as the entire Daqian state.

Emperor Shun established a country from scratch. Most of the laws were borrowed from Daqian and changed according to the conditions of his country.

One of the most bold changes is that monks cast spells to help people with many matters including farming, medicine, construction, etc. Relying on the attraction of the blessed land of Qingqiu Lingshan, the monks put down their posture and lived among the common people.

In just a few years, Dashun's national strength was booming, and its population easily exceeded 100 million.

After Emperor Longqing ascended the throne, he ordered the Internal Affairs Department to count the probability of Dashun's newborns turning one year old and becoming adults within 20 years. The result was that less than 10% of them became adults.

Comparing the population growth rate of Dashun, Emperor Longqing was interested in promoting the imitation of Dashun's methods after learning the results of the survey.

This matter is beneficial to the country and the people, but the biggest obstacle is Taizu's will.

In order to prevent the people from being deceived by the monks, Taizu specially issued an edict before his death, prohibiting the monks at the level of Qi Refining and above from contacting the mortal world unless necessary.

The monks did not reject this will. They were already high above, and it would be better to practice in seclusion if they had time to care about the mortal world.

After the court today, all officials fiercely debated whether the ancestral law could be changed. Newcomers in the court such as Du Si naturally supported it, while some old ministers opposed it. Of course, there was no shortage of fence-sitters in the middle.

"Your Majesty, the Taizu Law has been used for thousands of years, just like the law of heaven..."

"Natural disasters are not to be feared, and ancestors are not to be followed! Today's Dagan is no longer the Dagan of Taizu, so the law is naturally not suitable!"

"Do you want Your Majesty to disrespect the ancestors?"

"Modifying the law has nothing to do with respecting ancestors. Zhongzong and Emperor Jingtai changed it more than once!"

"That's why Jingtai was given the temple name Li after his death. Do you want to harm Your Majesty?"

"..."

Emperor Longqing couldn't help but feel a headache after hearing this. He had made up his mind to modify the law. After half a year of promotion, the officials who blocked it in the court had become a minority.

There are still many problems afterwards, such as mobilizing monks to cast spells for the people, first of all, let them put down their high and mighty attitude.

At this time.

Eunuch Chu received a message from the eunuch in his ear, and immediately reported to Emperor Longqing in a low voice.

The eunuch of the Eunuch Department used to be replaced by one emperor for each generation. After all, he was a personal guard and must be trustworthy. As a result, Emperor Hongde died two years after ascending the throne, and there was no one at the disposal of Emperor Longqing, so it was a good opportunity to win over Eunuch Chu.

Thus, Eunuch Chu became the only eunuch in the history of Dagan who was in charge of the Ministry of Internal Affairs for three dynasties.

"Your Majesty, Master Miaoshan of the Buddhist Realm requests an audience."

Emperor Longqing remembered Miaoshan and had heard her talk about Buddhism in the capital. He wondered, "Do you know what it is?"

Eunuch Chu was full of envy in his words: "Master Miaoshan said that the monk Fahai will attain Bodhi and invited the Dagan court to send an envoy to watch the ceremony."

"The monk Fahai..."

Emperor Longqing quickly flipped through his memories and said happily, "So he is Mr. Zhou's friend. If so, he is also my friend. My friend will become an immortal Buddha, so I must send him a heavy gift!"

Eunuch Chu reminded, "When the monk Fahai made meritorious service in the Demon Slaying Department, the late emperor gave him the Arhat relics."

As for whether Emperor Jingtai gave him the Arhat relics for other purposes, Eunuch Chu was not sure, and it was not easy to discuss the late emperor.

"There is such a cause and effect, so I should go!"

Emperor Longqing said: "Send it to Master Miaoshan."

The conversation between the monarch and his ministers was not concealed. When the officials heard the news, they no longer had the heart to discuss it. It was the real big deal about the immortals and Buddhas. Many officials thought about how to take the position of envoy, maybe they could find the immortal fate.

Eunuch Chu stepped forward and said loudly: "Announce, the Buddhist monk Miaoshan is here to see you!"

A moment later.

Miaoshan entered the Hall of Supreme Harmony and knelt on the ground to pay homage.

"Amitabha! I, the poor monk Miaoshan, pay homage to the Emperor Dagan!"

The last time he met with the emperor was in the Wanshou Palace, and Emperor Jingtai was still in office, forcing Miaoshan to kneel down. This time, he was nominally an envoy of the Buddhist realm. Originally, Miaoshan wanted to treat him equally, but he experienced the incident of Qingfeng Xiaozhu.

Miaoshan felt that the water in Dagan was too deep and she couldn't control it, so she knelt down obediently.

"Master, please stand up."

Emperor Longqing said, "Master Fahai is my good friend. I never thought that after not seeing him for several years, he would attain Bodhi."

Hearing this, Miao Shan couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief and was glad that she had performed a great ceremony. The legend about Master Fahai has never stopped since the day he followed the killing arhat to worship the Buddha.

The most eye-catching thing is that Master Fahai is good at using force to convince people.

"Your Majesty, Master Fahai said that the Dharma of killing karma he created came from the Demon Killing Department."

Miao Shan said, "Now that I have attained Bodhi, I must invite the envoys of Dagan to watch the ceremony. After I become a Buddha, I will come to Dagan to preach the Dharma and save all living beings."

Emperor Longqing nodded repeatedly when he heard this. Master Fahai's words and deeds will be the pillar of Dagan in the future.

"Lord Du, you will be the leader when we go to the Buddha Realm. Don't lose the dignity of the court."

"Minister, obey your order!"

After receiving the order, Du Si said, "Your Majesty, Master Fahai has a deep connection with the Demon Slayer Division. It is better to bring the commander of the Demon Slayer Division to show closeness."

"It should be so."

Emperor Longqing clapped his hands and said, "Mr. Zhou and Master Fahai are close friends. They should go together."

Miao Shan's heart skipped a beat and she said quickly, "Your Majesty, I have sent an invitation to Mr. Zhou. Master Fahai specifically told me that he would discuss the Dao with Mr. Zhou before attaining Bodhi."

Emperor Longqing said, "In that case, I will be the co-governor of the Demon Slayer Division..."

At this time, a clan member stepped forward and bowed, saying, "Your Majesty, when Master Fahai was in the Demon Slayer Division, the King of Chu was the commander. The two had a good relationship."

Emperor Longqing was moved. Emperor Jingtai had been dead for several years, but he still had many supporters, such as the King of Chu.

Soon after Emperor Jingtai ascended the throne, he appointed the King of Chu as the commander. After that, the monarch and his subjects worked together for sixty years, and their relationship was deep. Especially the posthumous title of Li completely denied the achievements of Emperor Jingtai's life, which led many people to complain about his injustice.

At this time, appointing the King of Chu as an envoy and witnessing the Buddha's enlightenment is a great opportunity for the monks, and it may win over the old people of Jingtai.

Emperor Longqing nodded and said: "According to your words, I will appoint the King of Chu as the envoy of the Demon Slayer Division."

"Your Majesty is wise!"

...

Emperor Longqing said: "Send the message to Master Miaoshan."

The conversation between the monarch and his ministers was not concealed. When the officials heard the news, they no longer had the heart to discuss it. It was the real big deal about the immortals and Buddhas. Many officials thought about how to get the position of envoy, perhaps they could find the immortal fate.

Eunuch Chu stepped forward and said loudly: "Announce, the Buddhist monk Miaoshan is here to see you!"

A moment later.

Miaoshan entered the Hall of Supreme Harmony and knelt on the ground to pay homage.

"Amitabha! I, Miaoshan, greet the Emperor Dagan!"

The last time he met with the emperor was in the Wanshou Palace, and Emperor Jingtai was still in office, forcing Miaoshan to kneel down. This time, he was nominally an envoy of the Buddhist realm. Originally, Miaoshan wanted to treat him equally, but he experienced the incident of Qingfeng Xiaozhu.

Miaoshan felt that the water in Dagan was too deep and she couldn't control it, so she knelt down obediently.

"Master, please stand up."

Emperor Longqing said, "Master Fahai is my good friend. I never thought that after not seeing him for several years, he would attain Bodhi."

Hearing this, Miao Shan couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief and was glad that she had performed a great ceremony. The legend about Master Fahai has never stopped since the day he followed the killing arhat to worship the Buddha.

The most eye-catching thing is that Master Fahai is good at using force to convince people.

"Your Majesty, Master Fahai said that the Dharma of killing karma he created came from the Demon Killing Department."

Miao Shan said, "Now that I have attained Bodhi, I must invite the envoys of Dagan to watch the ceremony. After I become a Buddha, I will come to Dagan to preach the Dharma and save all living beings."

Emperor Longqing nodded repeatedly when he heard this. Master Fahai's words and deeds will be the pillar of Dagan in the future.

"Lord Du, you will be the leader when we go to the Buddha Realm. Don't lose the dignity of the court."

"Minister, obey your order!"

After receiving the order, Du Si said, "Your Majesty, Master Fahai has a deep connection with the Demon Slayer Division. It is better to bring the commander of the Demon Slayer Division to show closeness."

"It should be so."

Emperor Longqing clapped his hands and said, "Mr. Zhou and Master Fahai are close friends. They should go together."

Miao Shan's heart skipped a beat and she said quickly, "Your Majesty, I have sent an invitation to Mr. Zhou. Master Fahai specifically told me that he would discuss the Dao with Mr. Zhou before attaining Bodhi."

Emperor Longqing said, "In that case, I will be the co-governor of the Demon Slayer Division..."

At this time, a clan member stepped forward and bowed, saying, "Your Majesty, when Master Fahai was in the Demon Slayer Division, the King of Chu was the commander. The two had a good relationship."

Emperor Longqing was moved. Emperor Jingtai had been dead for several years, but he still had many supporters, such as the King of Chu.

Soon after Emperor Jingtai ascended the throne, he appointed the King of Chu as the commander, and the monarch and his subjects worked together for sixty years, and their relationship was deep. Especially the posthumous title of Li completely denied the achievements of Emperor Jingtai's life, which led many people to complain about his injustice.

At this time, appointing the King of Chu as an envoy and witnessing the Buddha's enlightenment is a great opportunity for the monks, and it may win over the old people of Jingtai.

Emperor Longqing nodded and said: "According to your words, I will appoint the King of Chu as the envoy of the Demon Slayer Division."

"Your Majesty is wise!"