Bi Lanlan and others followed the old nanny and entered the Zhou Palace through the side door. They turned around, dodged left and right, and came to a side hall.
"It's a forbidden area in the palace, you guys are not allowed to go out and walk around randomly." The old nanny ordered, "Someone will send an offering later."
After she left, not long after she left, two maids followed two guards and brought some spiritual fruit tea.
Everyone was enjoying and observing at the same time. The palace was naturally magnificent and royal, and there were many restrictions both overt and covert. No movement from outside could be transmitted in, and no movement from inside could be transmitted out.
"Is there any conspiracy in this?" Zhao Qiuhe suddenly sent a secret message to others.
"What kind of conspiracy could there be? Could it be that this palace has become a human flesh inn?" Bi Lanlan said calmly.
"Didn't the royal family of the Great Zhou Dynasty go to heaven? Why is there still a princess left?"
"The princess must not be a direct descendant, so she is not welcome."
"The Great Zhou Dynasty exists in name only, and the six sects attack together. What will happen?"
"Then Princess Huxiu, what scriptures do you like to listen to?"
"With this kind of status, I'm just chanting sutras and chanting mantras to suit the occasion."
"It's nothing more than the Nirvana Sutra, the Great Compassion Mantra, the Rebirth Mantra and the like."
"This matter may be an opportunity. We'd better be careful and try our best."
After everyone discussed this, they were speechless and patiently waited for the old mama's announcement.
It's just that several days passed by, but the old woman didn't come. The two maids were also unsmiling. Every time they delivered something, they left silently without looking away.
Everyone had no choice but to stay in this peaceful place for the time being.
In this blink of an eye, half a month has passed. The spiritual flowers outside the palace have been fragrant for some time. If they were in the human world, it would be the cycle of cold and heat.
On this day, the two maids finally received news from the old woman, asking Bi Lanlan and others to prepare and start chanting sutras at dusk, and designated the "Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva's Original Vow Sutra" as the required one.
"I wonder what else you want, mama?" Bi Lanlan pondered for a moment and asked respectfully.
One of the maids had a round face and a cherry mouth. Seeing that everyone was always calm and respectful, she thought about it and said, "There's nothing else, but you can just chant sutras in the hall." I'm afraid this is also the case.
It seems that Bi Lanlan and others are dressed in vulgar attire.
Bi Lanlan immediately took out two crystal clear and fragrant elixirs, "This elixir is a secret mandala elixir made by Buddhism. It can calm the mind and nourish the skin, and repel insects and detoxification. These days, I have been taking care of two female donors. A small gift would not be disrespectful."
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The two maids, whose cultivation was not high and had always been arrogant because of their status in the palace, finally smiled and each took the so-called mandala pill that Bi Lanlan had made nonsense of.
Then, another maid, with an oval face and red phoenix eyes, slightly rolled up her sleeves and said in a deep voice, "Today is the death anniversary of Princess Huxiang's mother-in-law, Concubine Hu. Princess Huxiang is very filial. If nothing else, after dusk,
Then I would go to the garden outside to worship. Last time, a senior monk from Ci'en Temple came to the palace and recited the "Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva's Original Vow Sutra" in Sanskrit. It is said that hundreds of flowers bloomed overnight, and Concubine Hu came back to life."
Sanskrit chanting? After the two maids left, Bi Lanlan and others looked at each other and shook their heads. Neither Wuxu nor Shi Hai knew Sanskrit.
As for the so-called "Let a hundred flowers bloom, Concubine Hu returned from the dead", Bi Lanlan and others also found it a bit incredible. Let a hundred flowers bloom, which is no problem; but the resurrection from the dead is probably an illusion or deception. Wuxu once told Bi Lanlan and others that after death,
, the physical body disintegrates, and the spiritual consciousness dissipates. If he could be reborn at that time, he would no longer be in this world. He might have practiced ghost ways, but there would be no resurrection from the dead, and there would be no need for Buddhist monks to recite sutras to recall him.
"These two maids are of low cultivation, and what they said may not be true." Jiang Ruchun suddenly said, "Staying in this palace like this all the time is not an option."
"The royal family of the Great Zhou Dynasty will probably leave. But as the saying goes, there are still three thousand nails in a broken ship. If you can stay for the time being, it is also a way." Zhao Qiuhe said slowly, "But what is going on in the palace?
The situation is also unknown.”
Bi Lanlan thought for a while, "In my opinion, if we and other Dharma realms are integrated, we can recite and uphold scriptures through the Sravaka Dharma, and do our best. Even if it doesn't work, I have a clear conscience and am worthy of the hospitality of others these days."
These words were unanimously agreed upon by everyone.
At dusk, everyone offered sacrifices to the Dharma Realm, merged into one body, and chanted and upheld the "Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva's Original Vow Sutra" together through the Sravaka Dharma.
As a result, the ups and downs of chanting resounded in the hall, and then, under the deliberate efforts of everyone, spread outside, circling and echoing in the garden.
Deep in the garden, a young woman in plain clothes closed her eyes and clasped her hands, her red lips moved slightly, and she was burning incense to worship. Suddenly she heard the sound of chanting sutras, and she couldn't help but slightly opened her eyes, "Where did such a sound of chanting sutras come from?"
The old woman who had been standing silently next to her looked at the side hall where Bi Lanlan and others were sitting with an unhappy face, and said softly, "Today is the death anniversary of the imperial concubine, so I have the courage to invite some Buddhist monks. Although these people
He is dressed up as a layman, but he looks like he is wearing pure Buddha breath, but he didn’t expect that he can’t even recite sutras well, and he is so gibberish that he seems to be endorsing it by those sour scholars.”
After hearing what the old woman said, the young woman didn't know what to say. She only said four words, "As long as you are sincere." Then she closed her eyes and continued to worship.
As the night grew darker, the chanting sounds of Bi Lanlan and others gradually became louder. The old woman also frowned slightly. She had just secretly informed the maid to go and send a message, asking Bi Lanlan and others to change to reciting the Great Compassion Mantra, but who
After the maids went in, Bi Lanlan and the others were nowhere to be seen. They called out carefully, but there was no response.
at this time
At this moment, Bi Lanlan and others are in the Dharma Realm, concentrating on chanting sutras. How can they contact the two maids?
In fact, no matter what language the sutras are recited in, in this case, the key to reciting sutras with the donor as the main focus is generally singing. It is not pure recitation, but singing along with it, and the speaking speed should be faster, or even
Unclear pronunciation is allowed, not the cadence
It means that the chanting should create an atmosphere or artistic conception. Otherwise, it will be a bit distracting, and it will appear that the person chanting the sutra is preaching and giving a big lesson to others. However, Bi Lanlan and others did not recite the sutra for the donor.
experience.
How can we be happy if this continues?
After a while, the young Princess Huxiu opened her eyes again, finished her worship, stood up and faced the old woman, and said softly, "Please, Grandma Shen, please give them some offerings as usual."
The old woman nodded and replied, "Princess is kind. I will let them out of the palace tomorrow morning."
Princess Huxiu turned around and left without comment. Unexpectedly, she suddenly stopped after taking a few steps.
In the sound of chanting sutras, in the deep night, blurry pictures emerged unexpectedly. Mountains of swords, seas of fire, scenes of hell...
Princess Huxiu even vaguely saw many figures that seemed very familiar. They were tortured and wailing in hell!
"How dare you, the evil monk, come to the palace to cause trouble!" She immediately turned around and flew towards the side hall where Bi Lanlan and others were. She was as light as a swallow and as powerful as a tiger.
Bi Lanlan and others are still in the void Dharma Realm, practicing the Sravaka Dharma, and reciting and upholding the "Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva's Original Vow Sutra" with concentration. Bi Lanlan and others rarely recite and uphold this sutra, so this can be regarded as an opportunity.
Princess Huxiu flew to the side hall and saw no one there. She sneered, turned her hands over, and presented a golden treasure seal. This seal is the seal that is given by royal family when the children of the royal family come of age. It is not only a symbol of status, but also has many other features. magical effect.
As soon as this seal came out, the restrictions of the side hall started to work. Golden lights hung down from the top, and many mysterious talismans appeared in the golden light.
"Golden light lock spirit, even if you hide, there is nothing to hide." The old woman who followed hurriedly said sternly.
An image of Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva appears in the sky, close before our eyes and far away in the horizon. The golden light that locks the soul cannot be fixed or locked.
The figures of Bi Lanlan and others appeared around the Dharma image, and then they looked at Princess Huxiu and the old woman like they were waking up from a dream.
"Your Highness Princess, Shen Shangyi, why is this? We are following the instructions and reciting the sutra wholeheartedly. I don't know what is offensive?" Bi Lanlan asked slowly with his spiritual consciousness.
Still pretending to be innocent? The old woman Shen Shangyi was about to ask questions again, but Princess Huxiu raised her hand and stopped her.
"Masters, there was no trace just now. I thought someone was secretly attacking me." Princess Huxiu said with a smile while receiving the gold seal.
Bi Lanlan and others looked at each other. If it hadn't been for a chance, and by chanting and upholding it wholeheartedly, and cultivating a statue of Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva in the Dharma Realm, they would have been locked by this golden light breaking through the void.
"How can a bad person dare to throw himself into a trap in this majestic palace?" Bi Lanlan said with a smile, as he, Jiang Ruchun, Zhao Qiuhe and others left the Dharma Realm, landed on the ground, and saluted with their palms clasped together.
Princess Huxiu returned the salute by clasping her hands and showing two tiger fangs, "You masters, you are profound in Buddhism, and I admire you endlessly. I wonder if you masters, can you please go to my Amber Dream Garden to talk about it."
Bi Lanlan and others were not squinting, but they were all secretly happy. It seemed that they could stay in the Great Zhou Palace for a long time. Moreover, looking at the formation just now when the golden seal came out, Princess Huxiu probably had a good position and power in the palace.
Humengyuan, the private courtyard of Princess Huxiu. In the courtyard, there are more than ten tigers like cats. Ordinary maids and guards dare not approach this place. Especially at night, these tigers, with the aura of monsters, Sneaking around everywhere, but those tiger eyes were shining brightly, as if they would jump out from some corner in the darkness and pounce at any time.
But tonight, these tigers were as docile as cats. Some of them even stood up, walked upright, and politely delivered plates of fine wine and delicacies to Princess Huxiu, Bi Lanlan and others.
Seeing this situation, Bi Lanlan's heart moved, and while toasting, he talked about it, "When I was waiting in Yongzhou, I heard Senior Brother Wuxu often talking about Fuhu General Lu Zhishen. He said that not only did he and General Lu They are very close, and they both have a close relationship with the Tiger Clan."
Princess Huxiu was shocked. The wine glass she raised stopped in mid-air and she hurriedly asked, "So all the masters are fellow disciples of Yongzhou Wuxu Master?"
Bi Lanlan and others nodded reservedly.
Princess Huxiu suddenly raised her head and drank the wine in her hand, then placed the wine glass heavily on the table!
This is almost like breaking the cup!
In an instant, the tiger demon who had just been holding the plate with his eyebrows lowered suddenly rushed towards Bi Lanlan and others in twos and threes. The old woman suddenly let out a low tiger roar and rushed into Bi Lanlan and others like a sword. The sea made everyone feel that their consciousness was about to burst, and they were unable to sacrifice themselves to the Dharma Realm immediately.
In this way, Bi Lanlan and others, who were unable to fight at close range, were thrown to the ground by these tiger monsters without any suspense.
"Princess Tiger Sniff, why is this?!" Bi Lanlan turned her head to avoid the bloody mouth and asked loudly.
"Why?!" Princess Huxiu sneered, "How many elites in our Tiger clan were all destroyed in the hands of your ungrateful senior brother Wuxu!"
At this point, Princess Huxiu waved her hand and said, "They're all tied up!"
A group of tiger demons responded in unison, binding Bi Lanlan and others like rice dumplings with tiger tendon ropes.
Bi Lanlan and others secretly complained, who would have thought that Wuxu would form such a deep hatred with the tiger clan?! They were bound by the tiger tendon rope, unable to move, and their consciousness was also blocked.
The ban really makes the heavens and the earth not respond to each other, and the earth and the earth are ineffective.
"Mother Shen, how should we deal with these people?" Princess Huxiu asked the old woman beside her.
Shen Shangyi smiled and said, "It would be cheaper to kill them. It would be better to turn them all into demon puppets."
Bi Lanlan and the others were horrified! Their eyes widened as they watched Aunt Shen getting closer and closer, stretching out her broad palms.
A golden light flashed, and a bald general covered in armor flew over from the distance in the night and said loudly, "Lu Zhishen came late to protect you. I hope the princess will forgive you!"
When Lu Zhishen, Bi Lanlan and others heard Wu Xu talk about their relationship, they felt happy and wanted to cry out for help. But then they found that they could no longer speak out, and even their consciousness was firmly suppressed by Granny Shen. live.
Lu Zhishen flew to the ground, glanced at Bi Lanlan and others, then raised his hands to Princess Huxiu and Shen Shangyi and said, "These people dare to bluff and cheat in the palace, and they have disturbed the prince. The prince specially ordered us to come and arrest them."
"Lu Zhishen!" Princess Huxiu said nothing, but Grandma Shen shouted angrily, with a strong murderous intent in her eyes.
Lu Zhishen shrank his head and did not dare to look directly at him. He only said softly, "Senior, this is the Imperial Palace of the Great Zhou Dynasty."
"Don't think that in this palace, I won't dare to kill you?!" Grandma Shen's voice was also low, and she took a step forward with murderous intent.
"Senior, calm down, calm down." Lu Zhishen stepped back, smiling bitterly, looking at Princess Huxiu.
"In that case, Commander Lu, let them take them away." Princess Huxiu suddenly said. She stood there, her bright face looming in the night, and her whole body was cold, like a winter plum that has not withered in spring.
Lu Zhishen, as if granted amnesty, left in a hurry with Bi Lanlan and others.
After leaving Humengyuan, Bi Lanlan and others thanked each other one after another.
Lu Zhishen did not answer, but secretly transmitted the message with his spiritual consciousness, "Tonight, you are chanting sutras, which alarmed the Crown Prince. Later, the Crown Prince summons you, you should deal with it carefully, and then find an opportunity to leave the palace."
Bi Lanlan and others followed Lu Zhishen as he walked
Deep in the palace, there were many secrets, and there were even fleeting murderous auras surrounding several places. Special tokens were needed to teleport there. However, with Lu Zhishen leading the way, the journey was smooth.
Soon, everyone came to a bright palace. At the top of the palace, sat a middle-aged man with fair skin, a high hooked nose, and slender eyes, with a faint flash of fascinating brilliance. On his left and right sides, stood respectively
There were two young and beautiful maids, who seemed to be of high cultivation. A little below, there was an old man sitting on each side, with his eyes slightly closed, seemingly turning a blind eye to the spiritual wine and fruit in front of him.
After everyone followed Lu Zhishen and bowed, the middle-aged man nodded slightly and said, "My sister has always been a bit arrogant, so you don't need to take offense."
Bi Lanlan took the lead and said, "Your Highness, you are welcome."
The prince smiled and waved his hands, "I also admire Buddhism very much. Just now I heard you chanting sutras, and I suddenly felt like getting closer. Everyone, would you like to stay in the palace and be worshiped by me?"
Bi Lanlan remembered that Lu Zhishen had sent a message when he came, and after thinking for a moment, he replied, "His Royal Highness the Crown Prince fell in love with you by mistake, and we are of low cultivation. We came from Yongzhou this time just to travel around and increase our knowledge."
The prince smiled again, "There are also many Buddhist classics in the palace. If you stay, you can read them."
As soon as he said this, Lu Zhishen's eyes widened and he nodded hurriedly to Bi Lanlan and others. There are countless Buddhist classics in the Great Zhou Palace. It was this time that the royal family "ascended" to settle in the Zhoutian Star Array, bringing with them secret treasures.
, but there are still many left.
"Amitabha!" Bi Lanlan and others chanted the Buddha's name, put their palms together and saluted His Highness, and agreed.
"That's great!" His Royal Highness smiled heartily, waved his hand, and flew out three tokens, "You all will live in Xiangyun Yuan for the time being, and you will have your own dedicated person to take charge of the offerings."
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In Yongzhou, Wuxu received a summons from Bi Lanlan and others. Yandao temporarily settled in the palace, pondered for a moment, and recited the Buddha's name to the jade slip of the summons as a response.
Zhang Cuilu and others went to the Taoist Gate to report the news. On the third day of their departure, the Ziyang Palace of the Taoist Gate sent two Zhenling monks, one with the Taoist name Xuan Mingzi and the other with the Taoist name Xuan Lingzi. Ziyang Palace had its own panacea.
, Xuan Gong secret method. Wu Xu, naturally there is no need to worry, but instead he is thinking about Zhang Cuilu and others.
Bi Lanlan and others have news and whereabouts; Zhang Cuilu took Xie Lingyun and others to the Taoist Gate. I don't know where they are at the moment. Have you seen Qingtianzi Liu Bowen? These days, not a single message has been sent back.
When Xuan Mingzi and Xuan Lingzi first arrived, when Wuxu met, they also asked about the current situation of the Taoist sect and inquired about Liu Qingtian's situation. However, without saying a few words, the two men hurriedly retreated and worked hard for Xuanji.
I went to heal my wounds.
After Wuxu received the news from Bi Lanlan and others, he felt a little worried about Zhang Cuilu, and couldn't help but look towards the Huanzhu Tower. The purple spiritual energy formed a talisman, blocking everything.
.......
Suddenly, a demonic shadow flew from the sky. Before it reached Yongzhou, it shouted loudly from afar, "My Lord of Yichun City has sent a greeting card."
After saying this, the demonic cultivator shot a scroll in his hand that looked like an imperial edict towards Yongzhou.
Yichun? He has never been there. Wuxu thought about it, and a gap appeared in the Heavenly Eye Formation, allowing the scroll to fly in. Then he unfolded it and saw that there were only a few numbers on it, which shocked Wuxu.
"The scene of the future, the age of Dharma Ending, come and take a look."