Chapter 15 Do you dare to say that you have never thought about studying scriptures from the West?
In fact, this is because Ding Zheng misunderstood Zhen Yuanzi.
As the ancestor of the earth immortals, Zhen Yuanzi received such a title, but it was not completely unrelated to his ginseng fruit.
But also because his strength is outstanding enough!
Otherwise, you just want to protect this ginseng fruit in the mortal world.
It is already an extremely difficult thing.
To know.
When Zhen Yuanzi wanted to fight for his life, even the Bull Demon King and six other demon saints joined forces to avoid his sharp edge.
But Ding Zheng directly beat Zhen Yuanzi to death.
This can already prove how strong Ding Zheng is at this time.
In fact, Ding Zheng's strength was not weak to begin with.
Even between the Bull Demon King and the Demon Saint, there is not much difference.
But now, coupled with the energy in those ginseng fruits, it continues to fill its congenitally deficient body.
Let Ding Zheng's strength grow in a linear manner.
It's not just fast.
more importantly.
The part that its strength has improved now is exactly the part that it should have received in the past.
There will be no restrictions. If the life energy is sufficient, it can be replenished directly.
What troubles these gods the most about Ding Zheng now is his powerful physique.
Zhen Yuanzi was completely desperate because of this.
He was unable to kill Ding Zheng, and even injuring him was extremely difficult.
But now, Jin Chanzi faces Ding Zheng, and this situation is also impossible to solve.
After all, Jin Chanzi is not much stronger than Zhen Yuanzi in terms of strength.
Ding Zheng's attacks are getting faster and stronger.
Although it is not like Sun Wukong, a casual attack can be as heavy as a mountain, making it impossible to resist.
After all, Ding Zheng doesn't have such good weapons.
But Ding Zheng's attack power is not bad at all.
Because it has good teeth!
Jin Chanzi was beaten back step by step by Ding Zheng's continuous attacks.
He didn't even think about fighting back.
Because he found that his spells and Buddhist instruments were like scratching Ding Zheng's body and had no effect at all.
He could only sigh that he was indeed a giant monster who could attack the heaven together with Sun Wukong.
So at this time.
Jin Chanzi just wants to delay time.
I didn't want to win at all.
He thought that with his own ability, it would not be difficult to delay Ding Zheng here.
But Ding Zheng didn't want to be delayed.
It is like a lurking hungry wolf that will never reveal its claws until the critical moment!
…
Although Tathagata allowed Jin Chanzi to restrain Ding Zheng in time.
What Dante Zheng said and what he wanted to express have actually been conveyed and prepared to be conveyed to Sun Wukong.
No matter how childish Sun Wukong is, he is not a fool after all.
Ding Zheng had made his words so obvious, so naturally it was impossible for him to just hear a pee.
Therefore, when Ding Zheng was restrained by Jin Chanzi, Sun Wukong still did not agree to Tathagata's bet like in the original work!
Instead, he kept clamoring to have a peeing contest with Tathagata.
It is naturally impossible for the Tathagata to agree.
But he can't really attack Sun Wukong.
Just like all the gods are afraid of Taishang Laojun, the current Tathagata is also afraid.
It's just that he had to take action due to some reasons.
But this method of taking action still needs to be careful, and it must not harm Taishang Laojun.
Otherwise, you may lose the rice by stealing the chicken.
And betting is naturally the method Tathagata found for himself.
As long as he can beat Sun Wukong in the bet, there is reason to make Sun Wukong pay the price for losing.
After all, Sun Wukong also has the possibility of winning.
It's not that he, Tathagata, is deliberately bullying the juniors.
Even if Taishang Laojun is dissatisfied, he can't say anything.
However, it is not easy to truly defeat Sun Wukong, so Tathagata also made preparations before coming over.
But who knew that Ding Zheng suddenly appeared, knew what he was about to say, and ruined his plan.
Now Sun Wukong has become more playful, but he is unwilling to cooperate and walk into the trap.
Even Tathagata felt a little helpless.
"In that case, why do you want us to compete? Of course, there is no need to mention things like what you two said." Tathagata could only take a step back.
I plan to really make a bet with Sun Wukong based on his strength.
He is confident that he can defeat Sun Wukong.
Sun Wukong also knew that it was impossible to let the great monk in front of him compete with himself in peeing.
But after being reminded by Ding Zheng, Sun Wukong had already completely calmed down and understood what he was here for.
At this time, I used my brain and came up with an excellent solution.
He jumped out of Tathagata's palm and pointed at the Lingxiao Palace.
"In that case, let's bet on who can sit on the Jade Emperor's throne first!"
"If you don't want to bet, then get out of here, Grandpa Sun!"
With that said, he rushed towards Lingxiao Palace again.
That's right, Sun Wukong's mind is very clear now.
I am here to cause trouble in the Heavenly Palace, and it has nothing to do with you, a Buddhist monk.
If you want to bet, you are also betting on how to cause trouble in the Heavenly Palace.
Otherwise, get out of here!
With Tathagata's qi-nurturing skills, it was naturally impossible for Sun Wukong to get angry after being scolded like this. However, the situation in front of him was beyond his original imagination.
Now Sun Wukong doesn't listen to him, but wants to continue causing trouble in the Heavenly Palace. If he wants to stop it, he must fight Sun Wukong.
That’s too much for Taishang Laojun.
But if you don't stop it, you will offend the Jade Emperor.
After weighing the pros and cons, it doesn’t matter which one you choose.
Staying out of trouble like those gods is the best choice.
But Tathagata cannot do this.
Because of some reasons.
He must side with the Jade Emperor.
However, in the past, things like this were kept secret as long as they could.
But now, as long as he takes action against Sun Wukong, all discerning people will be able to see it.
But even so, Tathagata had to take action!
"Just stay..."
Tathagata swung out his palm, and his huge palm fell towards the outside of Lingxiao Palace, directly blocking Sun Wukong.
Sun Wukong swung his stick and struck, but he couldn't move it at all.
He had no choice but to try to go around, but another palm fell from the sky and pinned him directly under the palm, making him unable to escape.
Then, Tathagata landed another palm, but this time, it was directed at Ding Zheng, who was entangled with Jin Chanzi.
At the same time, Jin Chanzi also received a message from Tathagata and decided to leave to avoid being harmed.
But he was lost in thought for a moment.
Ding Zheng seized the opportunity, and it rushed up, grabbed Jin Chanzi's right leg, and pulled it towards him.
Throw it into your mouth.
Teeth together!
Click!
Jin Chanzi's body shimmered with golden light, like a body made entirely of metal, but cracks continued to appear in Ding Zheng's hard teeth.
The Tathagata was immediately shocked. He took away his palm and glared at Ding Zheng: "Let go quickly! Otherwise, you will be thrown into the endless hell! You will never be reincarnated!"
Although Ding Zheng kept his mouth tightly shut, he spoke in ventriloquism, mocking directly: "Isn't Buddhism compassionate? Isn't it about saving all sentient beings? Why don't you save me? If you want to save me, let us demolish this heavenly palace.
Got it!"
"Don't talk nonsense about saving all sentient beings!" Unexpectedly, Tathagata suddenly changed his face and scolded him angrily.
It looks like Ding Zheng would be silenced if he didn't have the golden cicada in his mouth.
"If you don't save all sentient beings, why are you going to the West to obtain scriptures? Do you dare to say that you don't want to do such things as seeking scriptures from the West? Monks don't lie." Ding Zheng ignored it and directly told the Tathagata's purpose after five white years.
Said it out.
It has told this to Taishang Laojun before, but Taishang Laojun did not believe it all.
After all, strictly speaking, Buddhism and Taishang Laojun are also related.
He once transformed Hu into a Buddha and was the founder of Buddhism.
So I don’t believe that Buddhism dares to conceal any conspiracy he has.
Therefore, Ding Zheng only got a counterfeit diamond bracelet.
At this time, Ding Zheng insisted on forcing Tathagata to tell the truth!
"What do you plan to do in five hundred years to go to the West to learn Buddhist scriptures, spread Buddhism to the East, and make Sun Wukong a member of the team traveling to the West? Is that right?"
Ding Zheng looked at Tathagata fiercely, and with a bang, the golden cicada in his mouth broke into pieces, and then said: "You will drive this golden cicada in my mouth out of the disciples and let him be Sun Wukong's
Master, in the end, let Sun Wukong, Marshal Tianpeng, and General Curtain Curtain all become disciples of Buddhism, dig the foundation of Taoism, and satisfy your selfish desires!"
"Isn't what I said all lies?" Sun Wukong looked at Tathagata, "Monks don't tell lies very much."
Ding Zheng's idea is very simple.
It doesn’t know the inside story about Journey to the West, which exists or does not exist.
I don’t have the time, energy, or IQ or ability to check it out.
In the case of only 365 days.
Five hundred years before Sun Wukong was trapped in the Five Elements Mountain.
When his strength, wisdom and understanding of the world are unable to keep up with these powers.
It only has one chance, at this time, to flip the table!
No more playing!
It doesn't matter what inside story or conspiracy you have.
I'll expose it all for you.
Look what you hypocritical guys are trying to do!
As for whether the task can be completed...
Ding Zheng was not completely sure.
However, contact every mission world that I have experienced before.
And the previous conversation with Taishang Laojun.
He felt that he should still be 60% sure!
And what Ding Zheng did did indeed silence Tathagata.
At this time, the one thing Tathagata wanted to do most was to slap Ding Zheng to death!
But he just couldn't do that.
It’s not that you can’t shoot it to death.
But don't dare.
Because he knew that at this moment, Taishang Laojun was looking at him.
Watch what you are going to do!
Not just Taishang Laojun.
When Ding Zheng said these words, even the entire heaven and the gods and Buddhas in the sky were actually looking at him.
Because what Ding Zheng said was so rebellious!
Now these three realms are the three realms of Taoism.
It is the three realms of Taishang Laojun.
It’s not his Tathagata, it’s not the three realms of Buddhism.
Whether it is demons, gods, humans, ghosts, or Buddhas.
In fact, they are all under the rule of Taoism.
Even the Jade Emperor was a part of the Taoist system.
And what is the identity of Taishang Laojun?
Taozu!
Just this ancestral character already explains a lot of things.
So even though the Jade Emperor is the Lord of Heaven and Taishang Laojun has no position in Heaven, the Jade Emperor still has to bow when he sees Taishang Laojun.
This is entirely a matter of discussion.
Taishang Laojun is the ancestor of the Jade Emperor’s cultivation system and even the belief system.
The Jade Emperor is the tallest person in heaven who governs the three realms.
But the problem is that the entire Three Realms are actually based on Taoism.
And Heaven is just the manager.
In order to ensure its purity, Taoism established the Heavenly Court and gave up its management rights.
Heaven is under Taoism!
Buddhism is even under Taoism and is just a branch of Taoism at this time.
Naturally, they will do whatever Taoism tells them to do.
If they are not allowed to do it, they will not dare to do it.
Because of this, Tathagata always stayed in Xiniuhezhou and had no intention of appearing in other continents.
We had to wait until the Tang Dynasty five hundred years later before we dared to launch a westward journey and preach to the east.
It's because now he doesn't dare!
Not only don't I dare, I can't even think about it.
If Tathagata thought so, and if others knew about it, it would be really troublesome.
If you want to promote your own Buddhism in the Taoist world, this situation is tantamount to treason in the imperial court!
So what Ding Zheng said just now actually put Tathagata on the stake.
No matter how Ding Zheng knew it, no matter whether what Ding Zheng said was imagination or slander.
Tathagata must first pass this level before he can do the next thing.
Otherwise, Taishang Laojun can make him unable to do anything!
In the entire heaven, everyone's eyes were focused on Tathagata.
Even Sun Wukong, who had an unruly temperament, seemed to feel the solemn atmosphere at this time, and stopped shouting and became quiet.
Everyone is waiting for Tathagata's response.
If he said that this was purely a fabrication and that there was no such thing, what Ding Zheng said was all lies.
Then of course everything will be fine.
But here's the thing.
Monks don’t lie much!
Tathagata dare not tell lies!
He has reached this stage.
If you dare to tell lies, your own realm will fall, and it will be reflected in his golden body.
Everyone can see it.
But if he can't deny what Ding Zheng said.
That’s not just Taishang Laojun.
The entire heaven, and even some believers in Western Buddhism, will want to kill him.
After all, Tathagata's idea was so rebellious that few people knew about it.
Only his most trusted disciple Jin Chan, and the Lord of Heaven who chose to cooperate with him, the Jade Emperor!
But now it seems that the Jade Emperor is already scared and has no intention of showing up.
Apparently Tathagata was sold.
In this situation.
As long as Taishang Laojun can confirm that what Ding Zheng said is true.
Then Taishang Laojun can directly take action and kill Tathagata on the spot, and no one dares to say a word of mercy to him!
This is almost a dead end.
Moreover, it is a dead end that Tathagata cannot break.
This is also the final solution that Ding Zheng and Taishang Laojun came up with!
That’s right!
Ding Zheng's real purpose was not to really drive the Jade Emperor out or anything like that.
After all, it doesn't know whether it can do it.
Who knew that the Jade Emperor did not have his own strength and magic weapon?
Moreover, the Jade Emperor was personally acknowledged by Taishang Laojun.
Even if he is to be ousted from power, can Taishang Laojun accept it?
Ding Zheng almost had to face the Taishang Laojun and the Jade Emperor, as well as all the gods in the entire heaven.
This is completely unwise.
Therefore, Ding Zheng’s purpose is actually the Tathagata!
Even Taishang Laojun’s purpose is actually the Tathagata!
Tathagata was silent for a long time, not daring to say a word.
But as Tathagata remained silent, Ding Zheng gradually breathed a sigh of relief.
It knows it has won the bet.
at the moment.
He no longer needs to face Tathagata anymore.
Instead, you only need to leave this matter to Taishang Laojun, the ancestor of Taoism!
As for the Jade Emperor.
Ding Zheng has reason to believe.
It has been proven just now that even if Tathagata tried his best to offend Taishang Laojun, he had to prevent Sun Wukong from breaking into the Lingxiao Palace.
The relationship between the Jade Emperor and Tathagata is definitely not an ordinary relationship between monarch and minister.
Otherwise, how come Tathagata can do something that even Erlang Shen cannot do?
Is he that loyal?
The choice Tathagata just made has been fully proved.
He is different from other gods!
Although the situation has stabilized now, Ding Zheng did not relax, but continued to hold the golden cicada in his mouth.
Use all your strength to prevent Jin Chanzi from escaping.
But it doesn't mean to kill the opponent either.
After all, Tathagata is truly powerful.
Ding Zheng was also worried that Tathagata would jump over the wall in a hurry!
There was silence in the entire heaven.
Even some gods who are not very bright have not yet reacted.
Obviously it was Taishang Laojun who created Sun Wukong. Maybe he saw that the Jade Emperor was becoming more and more powerful, so he gave the Jade Emperor a warning.
Why did it suddenly turn into Buddhism trying to do something treacherous and treasonous!
But no matter how confused they were, they didn't dare to say a word.
I'm afraid I'll say something wrong.
After a long time, when Ding Zheng's originally relaxed heart started to beat again, suddenly, a heavy sigh appeared.
"Tathagata, is any of what he said true?"
All the gods and Buddhas in the sky held their breath and concentrated, not even daring to blink again.
Because the person who just spoke was none other than Taoist Taishang Laojun!
Tathagata remained silent, but everyone could feel his panic.
He doesn't have to answer Ding Zheng's questions.
But does he dare not answer Taishang Laojun's question?
After a few breaths, Tathagata's voice came.
"No! None of what this monster said will actually happen!"
Then nothing happened.
Ding Zheng was stunned for a moment, and then immediately realized that Tathagata was engaging in the art of speaking!
What Ding Zheng said has indeed not happened yet.
Therefore, he is not lying.
Ding Zheng will immediately remind Taishang Laojun.
But if Ding Zheng could hear something, how could Taishang Laojun not hear it.
Taishang Laojun took a deep breath.
The tone was obviously a bit heavier than before: "I'm asking, what he said is what you think in your heart!"
Tathagata fell silent again.
And in this silence, it was like thunder brewing.
All the gods did not dare to speak, waiting for Tathagata's response.
Finally, Tathagata's voice became firm again and he said: "Yes!"
Just one word.
That proves everything.
No matter where Ding Zheng's information comes from.
Everything Ding Zheng said is true!
Tathagata actually admitted it himself!
What on earth does he want to do?
Just when everyone was extremely shocked by Tathagata's answer.
Tathagata suddenly raised his arm, aimed it at the top of his head, and struck it with a palm!
Suddenly, a huge palm print rushed straight to the thirty-third heaven.
The immortals immediately realized that this kind of thing cannot be tolerated by anyone in the Taoist system.
Immediately, all the gods who had been hiding aside when they were making a big fuss in the Heavenly Palace, and who did not even dare to take action, tried their best to surround the Buddhas brought by Tathagata.
And those Buddhas actually didn't know that Tathagata had such thoughts.
Naturally, it was impossible to resist, so he said "Amitabha" and then slowly sat down on the ground.
There was no intention of resisting at all.
And at this moment, suddenly, another huge bright light lit up from the Lingxiao Palace and shot straight into the sky.
Gods and Buddhas are shocked again!
The Jade Emperor actually took action against Taishang Laojun!
The Jade Emperor actually joined forces with Tathagata in secret!
Every god was confused and at the same time felt deeply shocked!
However, they had no intention of helping Taishang Laojun.
They know how powerful Taishang Laojun is.
More importantly.
Taoism is more than just a supreme master.
There are other second clearings.
Compared with combat prowess, no matter how talented Tathagata is, he cannot be a match for Taoism!
Only Ding Zheng looked anxious.
It was worried that Taishang Laojun would not be able to defeat Tathagata and the Jade Emperor together.
But Ding Zheng's worries did not last long.
Bang!
A muffled sound came from above the Tathagata's ten thousand feet golden body.
Suddenly a huge crack appeared.
Then, it was like the dam was washed away.
Bang!
Bang bang bang bang bang bang bang bang bang…
Tathagata's golden body was covered with cracks that slowly appeared.
Moreover, that huge, radiant golden body disappeared instantly.
In these thirty-third heavens, no trace of existence can be seen anymore!
Another moment.
A voice came.
"All the immortals disperse! Three days later, we will hold a Buddhist trial meeting with Lingxiao Hall!"
Taishang Laojun's voice returned to its original tone without any smoke or smoke.
But what he said made everyone shudder.
Buddhist Review Conference.
It’s not just the Tathagata that needs to be judged, but the entire Buddhism!
Moreover, although Taishang Laojun has not said it clearly yet.
But it is completely impossible for the Jade Emperor to be alone.
This matter is going to become a big deal.
These three realms.
Things are going to change too!
All the immortals were silent.
Ding Zheng also relaxed completely, and then his mouth tightened.
Youdao rushed into Ding Zheng's mouth with a force so huge that it could not resist at all.
The golden cicada that it was biting tightly in its mouth floated away automatically and slowly rose into the sky.
The huge palm holding down Sun Wukong also completely disappeared at this time.
The heaven, which was originally in chaos, completely returned to calm within this moment.
But Ding Zheng can feel that behind this calmness, what is actually hidden is that the storm is about to come!