Compared with a year ago when Zeng Shuchang led a crowd to attack, Tianyin Temple today is still very lively, even better than the temple fair on the first and fifteenth day of the lunar month.
However, those who came were not ordinary people, they were all monks.
When there are many monks, it is inevitable that they will talk about Taoism and Dharma, and they will inevitably have to fight for a while, so the monks at Tianyin Temple are extremely nervous. Large numbers of disciples take turns patrolling, for fear of some angry and bloody incidents.
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Fashan stood at the door, greeting the monks from various sects. He was Faxiang's junior brother. Since Faxiang's death, he had the most outstanding talent in cultivation among the disciples. Naturally, he should take part in such matters.
"Senior Brother Fashan!"
At this time, a loud voice of surprise came, and it was a tall, strong man, and in front of him stood a short, thin, dark old man.
"Lord Dali!"
"He's from the Vajra Gate."
"They came so late?"
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The monks started talking about it, and it turned out that the people coming were none other than Master Dali and Shitou, the master and disciple.
The Vajra Sect is an affiliated force of Tianyin Temple. Although it is not as good as the three righteous giants, the strength of the sect cannot be underestimated. In the eyes of various small sects, it is definitely a giant. The strength of a single Venerable Dali
He is not inferior to the monks in the higher realm.
"Amitabha."
Fashan recited the Buddha's name in a low voice, then clasped his hands together, nodded and saluted, and said to the two of them: "Uncle Dali, Junior Brother Shitou, this disciple is polite."
"Dharma Shan, why don't you see the Dharma's appearance? Are you here to welcome the guests?" Venerable Dali asked a little strangely.
As an affiliated force of Tianyin Temple, he is very clear about the internal inheritance of Tianyin Temple. Although the older generation is headed by the four great monks, the next generation is the well-deserved senior brother who is the unofficial successor.
Abbot.
Although Dharma Shan's qualifications and deeds are good, they are still not as good as Dharma Appearance, let alone his understanding of human nature.
Logically speaking, this important moment when the gates of the mountain are opened to welcome the monks from all over the world should not be caused by Dharma Shan. However, it happened to be him who appeared here. Venerable Dali couldn't help but wonder.
Fashan's face was a little gloomy, but he thought of Faxiang's death. He recited the Buddha's name in a low voice and said: "Brother Faxiang is no longer here. Uncle Dali, please come in."
The Dharma is dead!
Venerable Dali was shocked and his pupils shrank slightly!
"Amitabha!"
He recited a Buddhist chant in a deep voice, and then said: "I'm sorry, I was rude."
"It doesn't matter, I invited my uncle and everyone here this time just for this matter." Fashan said.
Qingyun's attack on Tianyin Temple could not be concealed at all. It had been spread all over the world for a long time, but the two giants were silent on the specific reasons, and no one had the courage to ask.
Everyone knows that the Manjusri Dharma Conference was held for this matter, but it also involved the death of heirs such as Fa Xiang. There is no doubt that the conflict between Qingyun Sect and Tianyin Temple is far more serious than imagined.
Be intense.
Venerable Dali had a lot of thoughts in his heart, but it didn't show on his face. He and Shitou walked in calmly.
The square in front of the Main Hall of Tianyin Temple was already densely packed with people.
Dozens of long tables are arranged in two rows. Those who can sit on them are all well-known figures in the practice world, or leaders of a force, or real people with profound spiritual practices. As for other people, they can only stand.
The share of holding.
The place above the main seat was empty, but Master Puhong had not arrived yet.
But no one dared to say anything. This is Tianyin Temple. In today's world, except for the Qingyun Sect, which is very popular and can overwhelm them, who dares to act wild in front of them?
Moreover, even the Qingyun Sect collapsed in front of the opponent a year ago.
Venerable Dali's heart was heavy and he was still thinking about the death of Dharma. This was by no means a trivial matter. No wonder Tianyin Temple summoned the monks from all over the world to make such a big fuss.
However, if you want to deal with the Qingyun Sect, these monks will not be able to do anything at all. Instead, they will be half-hearted and hold them back.
Soon, the sun rose high above the head, and it was already noon.
Only three heavy bells were heard, and the originally noisy square suddenly became solemn.
The monks of Tianyin Temple brought all kinds of spiritual fruits and wine and placed them on various long tables. Then, a skinny old monk wearing a bright red cassock slowly walked out of the main hall and walked towards the main seat.
Seeing the monk, the whole Tianyin Temple was in a state of excitement. Everyone shouted: "Master Puhong!" "Master Puhong!"...
Even the monks sitting on the long table stood up one after another with expressions of admiration on their faces.
After the three giants of the righteous path were all destroyed in Fenxiang Valley, only the Qingyun Sect and Tianyin Temple were left.
It can be said that the monk in front of me, without Daoxuan, is the person with the highest reputation in the righteous path.
"Amitabha!"
Master Pu Hong nodded to everyone, his voice was not loud, but it rang clearly in everyone's ears.
He smiled and said to the crowd: "Today is the birthday of Manjushri Bodhisattva. We are holding a Dharma assembly in this temple. All the donors are here. It is really a glorious day."
"Some fruits and vegetables, a pot of plain wine, I wish all the donors good health and peace."
All the monks sitting on the table picked up their wine glasses and said, "Congratulations to Manjushri Bodhisattva!"
Then they drank it all in one gulp.
At this time, only an old man with a bright head and gray beard asked: "Master Puhong, you have invited us to participate in this Manjusri Dharma Assembly. We are really honored, but Tianyin Temple has not held such an event for hundreds of years.
, I suddenly invite colleagues from all over the world for such a grand event, I don’t know why?”
The old man was tall and tall, with a strong back and a strong waist. He was quite imposing. He was Huang Tianren, the head of the Zixia Sect, who had dealt with Mo Li and others once before.
Master Puhong showed bitterness on his face, sighed softly, and said: "Today I just want to invite all of you to have a happy gathering. I have no other intention. You'd better stop asking and try some of the specialties of Mount Sumeru."
Venerable Dali saw the sad look on his face and immediately shouted loudly: "Senior Brother Puhong, do you have anything to do with Qingyun Sect? Why did you invite colleagues from all over the world today, but did not invite Qingyun Sect alone?!"
There is no Qingyunmen!
All the righteous monks couldn't help but feel panicked. They looked at the main seat. Except for Pu Hong, there was no empty table or chair. However, it was clear that they were not prepared for Qingyun Sect!
With the status and momentum of Qingyun Sect, how could Puhong miss it alone?!
Everyone thought about what they had heard recently, the rumor that Qingyun Sect had a battle with Tianyin Temple a year ago, and they keenly felt that something was wrong.
"Qingyun and other Taoist friends are used to being carefree. They don't like this kind of celebration. It's not that I didn't invite you."
Pu Hong looked a little unnatural and said: "Drink, use some fruits, we won't talk about Qingyun today, just chatting."
"Senior Brother Puhong, today all the righteous heroes in the world are gathered here. If you are unhappy or have any injustice, you can speak out. There is no need to hide it."
Venerable Dali shouted: "I heard that Master Faxiang's nephew has passed away, and the Qingyun Sect came to attack the mountain a year ago. What is the reason for this?"
"If Qingyun Sect really dares to bully Tianyin Temple, we will never stand idly by!"
He had an awe-inspiring and righteous appearance, which actually fascinated many passionate monks present.
However, the monks sitting on the table, all of whom are old foxes who have matured into fine men, have indifferent expressions. They know the affiliated relationship between Vajra Gate and Tianyin Temple, and of course they will not easily pluck their heartstrings with a few words.
Already.
"Junior Brother Dali, why do you have to force me?" Master Puhong looked unbearable, "Today is a happy day, why do you need to talk about these unhappy things?"
These words are undoubtedly the acquiescence.
Venerable Dali's eyes flashed, he slapped the table and said: "I know that the Qingyun Sect must have done something, so I have no shame to come here today!"
"Senior Brother Puhong, just tell me, if we, the righteous people, behave uprightly, what can't we say?"
Many monks below clamored: "That's right, just say it!" "Although Qingyun Sect is strong, it cannot be domineering!" "We are all willing to bear witness for you, Master Puhong!"
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Master Pu Hong saw the anger among the people, but he gritted his teeth, as if he had made up his mind.
He recited the Buddha's name in a low voice, and then said helplessly: "Everyone, be quiet for a moment, be quiet..."
There was a sudden silence on the field, and everyone looked at the old Buddhist monk.
Master Puhong said: "Originally, I didn't want to mention this matter. After all, Patron Mo of the Qingyun Sect killed the beast god just a year ago and was seriously injured. He has made great contributions to my righteous path. However, since
If you insist on knowing, then I will tell you all..."
When they heard that it was about Mo Li, everyone pricked up their ears and listened quietly.
After all, this young monk had only been in Qingyun Sect for a few years, but he had actually done some earth-shattering things.
He turned the tide in several battles between good and evil, and dueled with the beast god. It is said that he also attracted gods and demons to the world, but he surrendered them one by one.
Nowadays, the legends about him and his deeds are all miraculous and outrageous. There are even rumors that he has ascended to immortality and passed away!
This also has something to do with the fact that many monks went to Qingyun Sect to ask for a meeting but could not get it.
Master Pu Hong said slowly: "A year ago, that earth-shattering battle was related to the safety of my righteous colleagues. Therefore, Lao Na sent Fa Xiang and Pu Kong to lead a dozen disciples.
I went to watch the battle, thinking that I could do my part for Master Nephew Mo. Who knew..."
He paused for a moment and said: "Not a few days after the fight, the leader of Qingyun Sect, Zeng, led a large number of Qingyun disciples to Tianyin Temple to question the crime, and also killed Junior Brother Pukong and Faxiang and other disciples.
They brought the Buddhist Golden Bowl, the inherited treasure of our temple, to our door, saying that it was our Tianyin Temple who attacked their disciples of the Qingyun Sect, and they killed Junior Brother Puhong and others now, and now they want to come to seek justice."
"This is absolutely impossible. The Pukong Divine Monk is a world-famous divine monk. He has done countless things to subjugate demons and protect the right path. How can he be the villain who sneaks up on the passage from behind?!" Venerable Dali
He shook his head.
"There must be a misunderstanding about this matter!"
Huang Tianren also said: "That day at the boundary of Zixiamen, I and many of my colleagues witnessed with my own eyes that the disciples of the Demon Sect wanted to sneak attack on the Taoist friends of Qingyunmen, but the eminent monks of Tianyin Temple killed them with golden bowls of pagoda.
After repelling and rescuing them, how could the disciples of Tianyin Temple subsequently attack Qingyun Sect?"
"As long as they watched on that day, all Qingyun comrades would have narrowly escaped death."
"Donor Huang, are you serious about what you said?" Master Puhong asked with a surprised look on his face.
"Absolutely no lies!"
Huang Tianren said: "Many of my colleagues were still present that day. Master Puhong, if you don't believe it, you might as well ask them!"
"Exactly! What Huang Sect Master said, we saw it with our own eyes!"
"It was indeed the Divine Monk Pukong who used the Golden Bowl of the Buddha to save Qingyun and his fellow Taoists that day!"
"I can testify!"
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Behind Huang Tianren, many monks were clamoring, all proving that what he said was true.
The other monks present heard this and couldn't help but murmur in their hearts, is it true that the Qingyun Sect really repays kindness with enmity?
Master Pu Hong nodded slightly and said: "It turns out that there is something like this involved. It seems that it was really a misunderstanding."
"At that time, I didn't know the reason, and I didn't dare to admit such a big thing easily. Moreover, Junior Brother Pukong and Faxiang are always good-natured, and they would never do such a thing. Therefore, I said that I would find out the reason before reporting back.
Qingyun Sect, if the investigation turns out to be true, it will never protect any criminal."
"Unexpectedly, Chief Zeng didn't listen to the explanation at all, and instead attacked Lao Na directly. Fortunately, with the blessing of the ancestor of the sect, the magic circle luckily blocked the offensive of fellow Taoists Qingyun, and they had no choice but to retreat."
"It's just that Lao Na and others have been investigating this matter for a year, but they haven't found any clues. They can only see that the Qingyun disciples are intact. All the disciples of Tianyin Temple have been beheaded, and the Qingyun Sect is still holding on to this matter.
, I’m afraid I’ll still come looking for trouble.”
"All of you, my colleagues, happen to be here today. Please bear witness. If anyone knows the inside story, please tell me. I will definitely reward you generously."
The abbot of Tianyin Temple had a worried face and a frightened look, as if he was extremely afraid that the Qingyun Sect would come to seek trouble again, which made many monks present sympathize with him.
No one knows whether the Tianyin Temple disciples made a sneak attack or not.
However, the result was that all the disciples of Tianyin Temple were wiped out, but the disciples of Qingyun Sect were unharmed and came to look for trouble. Furthermore, Huang Tianren testified that the disciples of Tianyin Temple also extended a helping hand to Qingyun Sect on that day. What do you want them to think?
"There must be a misunderstanding about this matter!"
Huang Tianren frowned and said: "Fellow Taoists from Qingyun Sect are also reasonable people. I don't think it's better than this. All comrades present, let's go to Qingyun Sect together and ask this matter clearly. I believe that fellow Taoists from Qingyun Sect will not embarrass us.
of."
"This...it's not necessary anymore."
Master Puhong sighed and said: "Now that the Qingyun Sect is at its peak, you fellows don't have to offend them for my Tianyin Temple, so forget it, forget it..."
"It doesn't count!"
A clear shout suddenly sounded in the square.
Then, a figure suddenly appeared in the center of the square among the crowd. He looked around the crowd and said coldly: "Since Master Puhong wants to make it clear today, let's make it clear!"