Chapter eight hundred and ninety-ninth: Master Wisdom, you will be the head of my Buddhism in the future
"..."
After hearing Monk Song's question, the immortals from the Chengshi Sect and the Kushe Sect who were present also stopped talking and focused their gazes on the wisdom master of the Fahua Sect, with expressions on their faces.
Waiting expectantly for the other person's answer.
"Senior brothers, you are really..."
Facing the hopeful eyes of these visiting immortals, Master Wisdom did not answer immediately. Instead, he pondered for a moment, seeming to be considering how to answer this question.
After thinking for almost half a minute, the wisdom master raised his head and answered in a positive tone.
"Okay! The old monk is not lying. What Monk Song said is true. It is true!"
"ha!"
After hearing the words of the Master of Wisdom, the earthly immortals present looked at each other, with a look as expected in their eyes.
Next, these immortals heard Master Wisdom continue to speak in a slow tone.
"After all, Prince Jiancheng is the eldest son of the late Emperor Li Yuan. Legally speaking, he is the impeccable prince of Li Tang. However, King Qin Li Shimin relied on his own power to persecute Prince Jiancheng and robbed him of his title of crown prince.
It’s just a bit…”
"These things in the mortal dynasty actually don't matter!"
Before Master Wisdom could finish his explanation, Monk Song couldn't wait to ask further.
"Master Wisdom...someone also heard that Prince Jiancheng has now become the Lord of the Netherworld, and he also holds a large army in his hands, which is enough for him to change the world and ascend the throne again. Isn't this also true?"
"Well..."
After Monk Song finished speaking, Master Wisdom did not answer immediately, but paused again. He first glanced at the earthly immortals present with his gentle eyes, and then continued with the expectant eyes of the earthly immortals.
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"Indeed, perhaps because of the pity of the Buddha, Prince Jiancheng was temporarily snatched away from his position as prince by Qin King Li Shimin, but he has merged all the underworld and created the underworld. And he is indeed in the underworld.
Recruiting troops and buying horses, we have a large army that is not afraid of death and is very powerful."
"Not afraid of death... very brave..."
Hearing these two adjectives from the Master of Wisdom, the immortals present looked at each other again, with a look of surprise in their eyes.
"Master Wisdom, is this army really what you said?"
"The old monk once tested... The Prince built this army called the Knights. Almost all the formal members who can be called knights can be compared with the foundation-building monks, and the core members, such as
The strength of Shi Wei Zheng, the head of the East Palace at that time, and others were already comparable to those of Buddhist Arhats!"
Master Wisdom twisted the rosary beads with his hands, glanced at the immortals present again, and emphasized the tone of his words.
"Brothers, you might as well think of this army as an army composed entirely of practitioners!"
"Ha...an army of practitioners!"
After hearing the words of Master Wisdom, these earth immortals immediately looked at each other in surprise again.
Prince Li Jiancheng actually has such a powerful force in his hands. Doesn't that mean he is plotting to usurp the throne? That's wrong! It should be said that the matter of regaining Chang'an and ascending the throne as emperor has been settled!
"Master Wisdom, by chance, I, the Chengshi Sect, have also obtained several talismans that can enter and exit the netherworld..."
Then Monk Song reached out and took out a blue talisman from his sleeve and said to the Master of Wisdom.
"But after the old monk went down to the underworld, he didn't find the army that Prince Jiancheng and you mentioned!"
"hehe!"
Great Monk Zhizhi glanced at the talisman in Monk Song's hand, and said with a smile.
"Master Song, this talisman was issued when Prince Jiancheng was still in Chang'an. At that time, his status was stable and he was not very concerned about the management of the Netherworld. Therefore, whoever held this talisman at that time could enter the Netherworld.
You can go, but..."
As he spoke, the wise monk changed the subject.
"Now everyone knows about Prince Jiancheng. He was persecuted by his younger brother, King Qin, and had no choice but to leave Chang'an and retreat into the Netherworld. But King Qin is cruel and ruthless. If the other party knew that there was such a talisman, he would inevitably not send him
Assassins...for example, the famous Qingxia Gao from the Taishi Bureau entered Qingweizi into the underworld and ended up killing Prince Jiancheng...
Therefore, after Prince Jiancheng retreated into the Netherworld, I, the Lotus, immediately extended a helping hand and sent Earth Immortals down to the Netherworld. We used a magic circle to temporarily separate the City of Wasted Death where Prince Jiancheng currently lives from the rest of the Netherworld.
This is the reason why, Monk Song, you took the talisman to go to the underworld and failed to find Prince Jiancheng!"
"oh……"
After hearing the words of the wise monk, the group of immortals from Chengshi Sect and Jushe Sect nodded at the same time.
No wonder they wandered around in the underworld for several days but couldn't find any of Prince Jiancheng's subordinates. It turned out that these guys from the Fahua Sect actually hid Prince Jiancheng in order to eat alone.
asshole!
You are simply taking advantage of the situation... But sadly, it seems that now you and others can only be robbed!
"I see!"
After hearing the words of Master Wisdom, Buddhist COSER Monk Song immediately showed an expression of enlightenment.
"Master Wisdom, since you have answered my question seriously, I won't hide anything from Master..."
As he spoke, he clasped his hands together, bowed to the wise monk at his position, and bowed to the ground, looking very humble.
"A certain person came here because Li Shimin, King of Qin, was unprincipled and did what Zhou Wu did, forcing countless Buddhist monks and nuns to return to secular life. Although my Buddha's purpose is to be kind to others and to be patient, Li Shimin's move is tantamount to destroying the foundation of my ascetic, so a certain person is here
I really can’t bear to wait any longer.”
Hearing what Monk Song said, the immortals from Chengshi Sect and Jushe Sect behind him also started talking.
"good!"
"This matter is really intolerable..."
"The rise and fall of my ascetics depend on this!"
"The King of Qin, Li Shimin, must be defeated!"
"..."
"Master of Wisdom!"
At this time, Buddha COSER, Monk Song, spoke again.
"You are recognized as the wisest person in Buddhism. To be fair, if we, the Buddhist sect, launch an uprising of believers now, will we be able to overthrow Li Tang's empire?"
"this……"
The wise monk pondered for a moment, then slowly shook his head.
"The troubled times have just ended and the people want peace of mind. Taking action at this time is like fishing for the moon in a well. It is a futile effort!"
"Master really understands it!"
Monk Song continued.
"So after some thought, I felt that only by supporting Prince Jiancheng like Fahua, can we truly overthrow Li Shimin's tyranny and re-glorify our Buddhist sect. Today, a certain group of people came to the rooftop just to enshrine Fahua as the leader of our Buddhist sect.
Fa Hua led a group of people who supported the crown prince to regain Chang'an and ascend the throne and proclaim himself emperor!"
"this……"
After hearing Monk Song's words of surrender, even the wise master of the Fahua Sect couldn't help but show surprise in his eyes for a moment.
Huh!
I haven't exerted my strength yet, why did you fall?
"Why did Master Song say this? I, the Lotus, have always only taken it as my duty to help all sentient beings. I have never thought of becoming the leader of any Buddhist sect!"
"What the great wise monk said is wrong. As the saying goes, this moment is the same as that moment..."
In response to Master Wisdom's false statement, Monk Song responded without hesitation.
"If our Buddhist sect is prosperous and hundreds of flowers are blooming, it would be fine if the Lotus Sect wants to be alone and save all sentient beings. But now is the time of great calamity for our Buddhist sect. A suitable sect must stand up and lead us.
Everyone in Buddhism will work together to survive this calamity..."
Having said this, Monk Song said sincerely.
"Master Wisdom, I am not belittling myself, but our Chengshi Sect does not have the ability to lead group discussions, and I think other sects do not have such ability. Although there are many eminent Buddhist monks in the world, they can make everyone follow them with sincerity.
There is only one wisdom master of the Lotus Sect!"
As soon as Monk Song finished speaking, the earthly immortals behind him started to express their support again.
"Yes! Monk Song is right..."
"Except for the Master of Lotus Wisdom, no one in the entire Buddhist sect will accept it!"
"That is, even if the Zen sect invites Bodhidharma out of the secret realm, the poor monk feels that he is not as good as the wisdom master!"
"Yes, yes! How can that monk Bodhidharma be qualified to represent our Middle-earth Buddhism? He must be a master of wisdom!"
"..."
"this……"
Seeing that these earthly immortals actually unanimously asked him to lead Buddhism, the wisdom master known as the last wisdom of Buddhism seemed to have no idea at all. With an expression of astonishment on his face, he waved his hands repeatedly and declined.
"The old monk is really grateful for the love from all the senior brothers, but how can the old monk dare to say the four words "leader of Buddhism"? It's better to let this matter go..."
"Can't give up!"
Before the Master of Wisdom finished speaking, he heard Monk Song continuing to speak.
"Buddhism has been suffering from King Li Shimin of Qin for a long time now. Someone must stand up and lead us. Although you, Master Wisdom, are modest and tolerant, for the sake of the rise and fall of Buddhism, you no longer care so much about the honor and disgrace of some individuals! Master Wisdom, the old monk has these words from the bottom of his heart.
, if you don’t come out, what will happen to the people!”
"That's right..."
"Master Wisdom, just agree!"
"This is also for the sake of all the people in the world!"
"..."
In the end, under the unanimous recommendation of the earthly immortals of Chengshi Sect and Jushe Sect, Master Wisdom could only nod his head reluctantly and temporarily agreed.
"Okay! Since you senior fellow apprentices are so complimentary, the old monk will reluctantly give it a try..."
"Master of Wisdom..."
After hearing the other party's agreement, Monk Song immediately bowed to the old monk in front of him with a solemn expression and bowed to the ground.
"That's not right! Now we should call you, Master, the Buddha Emperor... Monk Song of the Chengshi Sect meets the Buddha Emperor!"
With Monk Song taking the lead, the immortals from Chengshi Sect and Jushe Sect behind him also bent down and saluted.
"I'm going to see the Buddha Emperor!"
"Namo Miaoguang Bodhisattva!"
Seeing all the earthly immortals present sitting in their seats and bowing to him, the wise monk couldn't help but raise the corners of his mouth slightly. He stretched out his hand and continued to speak to the earthly immortals below in a gentle tone.
said.
"Brothers, please get up quickly. The so-called laws of the world are equal and there is no superiority or inferiority. How can an old monk be worthy of the title of emperor!"
However, in response to Master Wisdom's humble concession, the group of immortals from Chengshi Sect and Jushe Sect present all chose to ignore it and continued to call him whatever he wanted.
"Yes! I will obey the decree of the Buddha Emperor!"
After prostrating, Monk Song put his hands on the ground, sat upright again, and asked sincerely.
"Honorable Buddha Emperor, the King of Qin is now unruly. We, the Chengshi Sect and the Kushe Sect, also want to do our part to help His Royal Highness return to the throne. I wonder if Your Majesty can make a recommendation to someone so that we can all join in this grand event.