Extra Chapter 7: Arrangements for Journey to the West to Obtain Buddhist Scriptures
Upon hearing this, the Supreme Being shook his head and said:
"Your Majesty, I think it would be better to wait until the moment before the sutra collection is completed to inform the three realms. Especially at the last moment, we will say that the list of gods has appeared. Even if Tathagata has doubts, he will only suffer the loss of silence."
The Jade Emperor held a grape in his hand and nodded thoughtfully. His purpose was to completely mess up the journey to the West to obtain Buddhist scriptures. Although it was an important part of the calamity, it had a serious impact on his status. As long as the plan to obtain Buddhist scriptures was destroyed, the Jade Emperor would
Lingshan loses the good thing of gaining a lot of luck, of course he supports it.
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In the Xitian, Lingshan, and Main Halls, all the important Buddhas and Bodhisattvas in the West are arranged on both sides according to their respective status. Xiao Jiang, as the Dharma Protector Bodhisattva who succeeded Kong Xuan, has a status above all Bodhisattvas, but Cihang stands in front of him because of his special status.
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Xiao Jiang deliberately changed back to his stone monkey body. He looked around and showed a friendly smile to Cihang from time to time. His friendly appearance did not move Cihang. Cihang still lowered his eyes, feeling unhappy.
Know what you are thinking.
The Tathagata taught the Dharma on the Nine-Rank Golden Lotus for a while, then looked at Cihang and said:
"Your Majesty, how long will it take before we head west?"
As the boss of the West, how could Tathagata not know how long it would take to travel to the West? This question means that the boss is getting into the topic.
Cihang saluted and said:
"Arrangements have been made by the Heavenly Court, but now only the arrangements by the Great Western Heaven Dharma Protector King Bodhisattva have not been made.
Jin Chanzi has entered the tenth reincarnation, and the relevant arrangements have been made. It only takes twenty years to start the westward journey plan."
Tathagata nodded slightly, looked at Xiao Jiang and said:
"Venerable Sun, have you ever heard of Journey to the West Measuring Tribulations?"
Xiao Jiang scratched his cheek and said:
"What is "Journey to the West"? I have never heard of it in Heaven, nor have I heard anyone say it when I was patrolling the Three Realms. However, I have heard of "Measurement of Tribulation", such as the opening of the sky by Pangu, the battle between dragons and phoenixes, the battle between lich and the battle between three emperors.
The Battle of the Gods, these are all caused by calamities.
What is this journey to the west to measure tribulation? Listening to what Venerable Cihang said, it seems that I still need to participate in this measurement of tribulation. I dare to ask the Buddha, is this measurement of tribulation dangerous? Is it like being a god and losing your life at every turn? If so,
I don’t want to participate.”
Xiao Jiang's words caused the entire Mahavira Palace to fall into silence. Tathagata's mouth trembled slightly, Cihang's eyes were full of astonishment, Ran Deng's face was filled with a bitter smile, Amitabha's eyes were playful, and Maitreya was still smiling happily but even happier now.
A group of Buddhas, Bodhisattvas and Vajra Jialan were all in disbelief at Xiao Jiang's words, but one Buddha stared at Xiao Jiang thoughtfully.
Tathagata endured the pain of heart disease and said:
"Venerable Sun, all cultivators from the three realms of Journey to the West have entered it. You can't escape from it even if you don't want to."
Xiao Jiang touched the monkey head and said with a smile:
"It turns out that none of them can escape, so it doesn't matter. It's just that no one can escape from the calamity. Let's discuss it if anything happens. Don't let Lao Sun become cannon fodder. Even if Lao Sun dies, he still wants to die behind others.
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The Tathagata almost spat out a mouthful of old blood. The monkey's words were so infuriating. At this time, the Tathagata kept chanting Amitabha in his heart, while Amitabha kept chanting the Infinite Buddha. The Infinite Buddha shouted in his heart the Buddha's mercy. Anyway, everyone was upset.
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Cihang had the deepest grudge against Stone Monkey. When she heard what Xiao Jiang said, her face was tangled, and her usually peaceful and beautiful face turned gloomy. She pinched her orchid finger and said to Xiao Jiang:
"Venerable Sun, this calamity has had an impact on all three realms. The specifics are not yet known. Before this, there was a plan to go west to collect scriptures in Lingshan. The plan was to have Jin Chanzi, a disciple of the Buddha, come to the west to collect scriptures after ten reincarnations in order to save the ignorant mortals in the world.
Resist the invasion of calamity.
The Venerable One is the great sage who protects the three realms, and is also the Bodhisattva who protects the three realms. He has made it his duty to protect the three realms, so how can he be afraid of death and hardship?"
Xiao Jiang rolled his eyes and said:
"When I conquer demons, I at least have the support of heavenly masters. The danger level is not too high. I naturally stick to my responsibilities.
Everyone is involved in this calamity. It is difficult to protect oneself. Who has time to help me? Of course I can only save myself.
Venerable Cihang, if I encounter danger while traveling west to measure tribulation, are you willing to help me with all your strength?"
Cihang frowned and said:
"Of course, I will definitely come if you need me."
Xiao Jiang chuckled and said:
"With Venerable Cihang's promise, Old Sun can rest assured. What does Old Sun need for this journey to the west to obtain Buddhist scriptures? I am absolutely unambiguous about subduing monsters and slaying ghosts to free the souls of the dead."
Cihang was stunned for a moment. She felt as if she had been tricked by Xiao Jiang and jumped in on her own initiative, but she couldn't tell what the trap was.
Tathagata breathed a sigh of relief and said:
"Since Venerable Sun is willing, let Cihang wait to discuss with you the matter of obtaining the scriptures. I also plan to discuss the scriptures and lecture on the Dharma. I wonder if the Venerable would be interested in listening here?"
Tathagata was afraid that Xiao Jiang would not agree to participate in the journey to the west to obtain Buddhist scriptures. In that case, without the protagonist of Calamity Tribulation, the Buddhist scripture-collecting team would not have much meaning.
"Oh, to discuss the Dharma and lecture on the scriptures... I'd better find a place to discuss with Venerable Cihang about going west to collect scriptures.
Buddha, you are busy, so I won’t disturb you. Venerable Cihang, where do you think we should go to chat?”
Xiao Jiang stared at Cihang and said with a smile, but Cihang felt cold all over and twitching in her heart. She always felt that something was wrong, but she could only think that it was the influence of her memory on the monkey.
"Let's go to Lingyundu to discuss it."
For the sake of her mission, Cihang still had to face the monkey that made her heart tremble. The two left the main hall and went all the way to Lingyundu. Looking at the churning river, Cihang put up a soundproof barrier and said:
"Venerable Sun, let me first tell you about the general situation of the plan to go west to obtain Buddhist scriptures.
The journey to the west to obtain scriptures was prepared by the saints for the purpose of measuring tribulations. The purpose is to give mortals more faith when facing tribulations, thereby preventing them from falling into evil and heretical ways.
In order to cope with the calamity, the Buddha asked his two disciples, Jin Chanzi, to reincarnate as scripture collectors. At the same time, Heaven and Lingshan prepared to escort the scripture collectors.
Worshiping Buddha and seeking scriptures at Lingshan Mountain can reflect the importance of Buddhism.
You are the one who is facing the disaster, so you have to intervene, but your cultivation level is too high. If you were involved, the dangers along the way would be reduced too much, so..."
Cihang paused for a moment when she said this, because she found Xiao Jiang's eyes staring at her heart. She suddenly felt uncomfortable all over, and the horrific memory of the Huaguo Mountain reappeared in her mind.
The monkey in front of me is not the original Zhang Chen, nor is it the normal Monkey King of Huaguo Mountain, nor is it the Monkey King.
I have never been a Bi Ma Wen, nor have I made a big fuss in the Heavenly Palace, and Tathagata has no capital to suppress me. Now I still have to let monkeys learn from the scriptures, so I have to make plans.
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