Chu Chen, Lao Liu is a frequent visitor to the underworld of Fengdu. Although he is not the god of the underworld, it is common for him to travel into the underworld.
Not far from Xiaoling Mountain, the two randomly found a cave far away from the Buddhist temple, arranged it a little, then set up the altar, called out the [Earth Letter Seal], opened the underground door, and headed to the underworld.
Even though Chu Chen went to the Netherworld many times before, because he was a human monk and was rejected by the Netherworld, the place of teleportation was never accurate. Most of the teleportation was random. When he arrived in the Netherworld, he always had to find a way.
However, with Lao Liu, who once served as a temporary god in Fengdu, this is no longer a problem.
Not long after, the two of them arrived at Luofeng Mountain.
"Lao Liu, you worked as an errand in Fengdu Hell, do you have any connections?"
Chu Chen had quite good connections in the underworld. He met Marshal Fengdu Langlingguan, and he also met Marshal Zhao, the God of Autumn Plague. Both of them were powerful figures in the underworld. They were in charge of a clerical authority and had a very high status.
In particular, Guan Shuai was the general who commanded the army under Emperor Fengdu and guarded Fengdu Hell.
However, the affairs of the old monk Chang Kong are not the business of these two great gods.
It is best to find Yama of the Tenth Hall.
In the underworld, there are four top leaders.
Emperor Fengdu, Emperor Dongyue, Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva, and Taiyi the Lord of Suffering.
Emperor Fengdu was the supreme ruler, followed by Emperor Dongyue.
Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva and Taiyi the Suffering God are the Buddha and Taoist sects stationed in the underworld to manage the affairs of gods and ghosts in the Nine Netherworlds and educate the "Netherworld Leaders" of the underworld.
The four great gods are the top leaders of the underworld, but they do not personally handle the affairs of the underworld. The one who is really in charge of handling affairs is Yama of the Ten Palaces.
Old Liu Xu had already guessed that Chu Chen would ask, so he was not surprised at all and smiled:
"Brother Chu, don't tell me. I have a chance to deal with Judge Cui. I got his flying talisman and can contact him."
"Judge Choi?"
Chu Chen was slightly startled. He had heard a lot about the Netherworld, the City God's Yin Division, and the Judge.
However, he was slightly surprised when he heard about "Judge Cui".
"But Judge Cui Jue, the first judge under King Yama?"
Lao Liu nodded: "It's Mr. Cui Fu."
Chu Chen felt happy.
Judge Cui is known as the "chief judge of the underworld" and is most trusted by King Yama. He is in charge of the "Book of Life and Death", in charge of investigating cases, and managing life and death. He controls the laws of the underworld, rewards good and punishes evil. He holds the Book of Life and Death in his left hand and the Soul-Educing Pen in his right hand.
May the good ones live longer and let the evil ones return to the underworld.
Reporting the matter of "Chang Kong" to Judge Cui is undoubtedly the best choice.
With their goal in mind, the two of them went straight to the Heavenly Palace of Yama in Fengdu without any delay and asked to see Judge Cui.
Yama Palace, a side hall.
"Xiao Liu, I heard from Guan Shuai that you returned to the human world to practice. How come you have time to return to the underworld today, but something happened?"
Judge Cui is wearing a red robe, smiling and very kind. At first glance, you can’t tell that he is a judge of the underworld who makes countless evil people fearful. Instead, he looks like a kind elder.
Especially when he looked at Lao Liu, he was quite kind, as if he were looking at his own junior, and he seemed to like Lao Liu very much.
This time, I took time out of my busy schedule to meet the two of them, probably not only because of Emperor Guan's face, but also because Lao Liu, who practiced loyalty and righteousness, fell in love with him.
"Mr. Cui Fu, you are indeed very clever!"
Lao Liu smiled and bowed, then pointed to Chu Chen beside him and said:
"Master Fu, he is my good friend Chu Chen, named Taoist Lingxiao."
Chu Chen immediately handed over his hand: "Pindao has met Mr. Cui Fu!"
"It turns out to be Little Friend Chu! Come, sit down and talk."
Judge Cui ordered the two of them to sit down, then he said with a deep smile:
"I have heard about you. First you helped Taiyi Tianzun capture the nine lions, and then you helped Zhao Zhenjun kill the traitorous general and sinner. You will be formidable in the future."
Chu Chen was a little surprised.
He is so famous in the underworld. He has never met Judge Cui, but others know about him.
This made him a little flattered.
"Your Majesty, you have given me too much praise."
Judge Cui nodded. He was extremely talented and neither arrogant nor impetuous. He was indeed a good prospect.
After some pleasantries.
Judge Cui's eyes fell on Chu Chen and Lao Liu, smiled, and joked:
"You two are looking for me, but there is something wrong? Could it be that a piece of merit has been delivered to my door?"
Chu Chen was a little dumbfounded.
He is an enlightened person. He has inherited the luck of two lives and the fate of heaven. His luck is very good. Han Chen could see through his luck at a glance. Now, Judge Cui is obviously very good at looking at the luck.
skills, coupled with his previous "records", this is why he made this joke
"Master Fu, I do have something to ask of you."
"Oh, tell me!"
As the "Judge of Hades", Judge Cui has always been resolute and resolute, especially when it comes to serious matters, his expression becomes serious and his expression gradually becomes serious.
"Cui Fujun, the thing is like this. Today, I met Chang Kong, an old monk with profound Buddhist dharma in an ancient temple in the mountains. This man practices Buddhism and protects the people. At first glance, he looks like a recluse.
He looks like a Buddhist eminent monk, but he is actually the abbot of Baiyun Temple a hundred years ago. He encountered a demonic obstacle during his practice and became possessed by evil spirits. He first massacred all the monks in the temple and then went on a rampage for thousands of miles and committed heinous crimes."
After Cui Fujun roughly listened to the cause and effect, his expression remained unchanged and he asked:
"Little friend Chu, in your opinion, how should this old monk Changkong be judged?"
"Of course he will be beheaded and his body will be destroyed, and he will be punished to the eighteenth level of hell!"
Chu Chen blurted out: "Although he killed by mistake, he repented sincerely and protected the people, but he committed a heinous crime after all. It is inevitable to die and he deserves to be destroyed. He will be thrown into the eighteenth level of hell, where he will suffer and be punished to wash away his sins!
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"good!"
Judge Cui nodded with satisfaction and then asked:
"Little friend Chu, where is he now?"
"After I discovered his identity, he felt remorseful. He did not resist. He wanted to die and seek a peaceful and eternal void. I severely injured him. However, he did not go as he wished and came to the underworld to seek help from the Lord.
Please judge."
As a practitioner, we have a different understanding of "death".
After death, the ghost enters reincarnation. In the eyes of the spiritual world, this is not considered death, but is still in the process of "reincarnation."
In the next life, he "lived" again.
The real death is the annihilation of both form and spirit, the annihilation of the true spirit, and the absence of even reincarnation. This is the real "death".
The death that Chang Kong wanted was "annihilation of both form and spirit" and "annihilation of true spirit". He was unwilling to come to the underworld to face his "sinful karma", so he still chose to "escape" and wanted to die.
This is also the most "stupid" point in "human nature".
Many people are not even afraid of "death" when something happens, but they dare not face the "fear" in their hearts.
Even if Changkong's Buddhist teachings are profound and his realm is extraordinary, he cannot escape the secular world.
Perhaps, it is precisely because he is a human being and has humanity that he is so remorseful and entangled that he does not dare to face the sins he has committed.
"Eh~"
Cui Fujun shook his head and said with emotion:
"What a pity. He is indeed profound in Buddhism and has good conscience. He did not waste the Buddha's teachings. It's a pity that he is a little timid and less responsible. No wonder he was taken advantage of by his inner demons and made a big mistake!"
"Master Fu, although fellow Daoist Changkong was timid at the critical moment, he also worked hard to make up for it."
After Chu Chen finished speaking, he took out a golden booklet from his sleeve and handed it to Judge Cui:
"Master Fu, this is the "Book of Prayers for the Salvation and Blessing of All Peoples" that he has used his own cultivation and merit over the years to pray for the salvation of the souls of the dead. Please see if this prayer book can extend the life and blessings of the souls of the dead."
To be continued...