There is a splendid Zen monastery in the suburbs of Luoyang called Jingnian Zen monastery. It is one of the largest sects in the White Way of Buddhism today.
In this era, the Shaolin Temple was founded by Bodhidharma and was passed to the fourth generation Master Daoxin. There were not many disciples and the power did not grow.
Jing Nian Chan Monastery and Ci Hang Jing Zhai are regarded as the leaders of the white path of Buddhism.
Recently, Shi Feixuan, the most outstanding descendant of Cihang Jingzhai in history, is regarded as the successor to the founder of the Kai sect, and lives in Jing Nian Zen Monastery.
Her black hair is like clouds, her black eyebrows are beautiful, and her temperament is refined without any makeup. She kneels on a futon with her hands clasped together. She seems to be wandering outside her body, in a deep state of concentration, experiencing The world of mountains and forests is empty and empty.
In fact, some well-educated people in the world know that the earliest nuns in the Central Plains only appeared in the Eastern Jin Dynasty. They were named Jingjian, set up an ordination altar, received full ordination, showed sincerity and upright etiquette, and became a bhikshuni.
The founding founder of Cihang Jingzhai was in the Eastern Han Dynasty. He was originally a martial artist. He joined Buddhism just because people in martial arts had long legs and it was easier to travel around the world. After being exposed to Buddhist ideas, Use it to practice martial arts.
Although she is called a "Dini", she is actually an illegal nun.
After Cihang Jingzhai later developed a reputation, they also knew that this was not conducive to them gaining a foothold in Buddhism, and it was not easy to directly expose the shortcomings of the founder.
So we simply stipulate that when descendants of all generations walk on the rivers and lakes, they are all in a state of cultivation with their hair on. They make mistakes and interpret the behavior of illegal nuns as special customs and etiquette of both martial arts people and Buddhists. .
When people in the Jianghu tell them about the rules of the Jianghu, they say that they are Buddhists. Sometimes the Buddhists cannot understand their behavior, so they say that they are from the Jianghu.
It is a sect that pays great attention to practicality. It is no wonder that it can quickly develop into a top gang in Baidao.
Suddenly, a small string of Buddhist beads wrapped around Shi Feixuan's left wrist emitted a faint light, causing her to open her eyes. The light came into her eyes, and the message was conveyed naturally.
“Demon Lord?”
Master Fei Xuan’s expression changed slightly and she murmured.
This whisper immediately attracted the attention of Monk Liao Kong, the leader of Jing Nian Zen Monastery.
The light outside the door flickered, and a thin, long-faced, middle-aged monk appeared at the door of the hall. He was wearing a yellow inner robe and a brown monk's uniform outside, which was smooth and clean.
"Why did Fei Xuan mention the Demon Lord?"
When Liao Kong asked this, he glanced around, as if he was wondering if there was any aura of the Demon Lord appearing around him.
Yesterday, the four holy monks besieged the Demon Lord in Dongliao Kingdom, but the Demon Lord escaped from the trap. The news spread, and it has shocked many people who are interested.
Although the prophecies of the Buddha and the legends of the ancestors all mention the fear of the devil, they are just illusory things after all.
With the four great sage monks in the world and the four great Buddhist soldiers attacking together but unable to achieve anything, those prophecies and legends have real reality.
"It's not the one from Dongliao, it should be another Demon Lord."
Shi Feixuan turned around, and the light of the rosary flashed in Kong's eyes.
“Amitabha, I never expected that another Demon Lord would appear in Suiye Kingdom and take away the Buddha’s Ninth Divine Weapon.”
Liao Kong couldn't help but look heavy, "The Hanshan Demon Lord asked Benefactor Xu and the others to send news. He clearly intends to make a fight. With our strength, I'm afraid there is no chance of winning, so we still have to inform the four holy monks."
Shifei Xuan said worriedly: "The four great holy monks are searching for Demon Lord Dongliao. If they are invited here, Demon Lord Dongliao may not be able to contain him. If he takes the lead, he can fight against Demon Lord Dongliao." respect We don’t know what changes will happen when we get together.”
Liao Kong walked into the main hall, looked at the Buddha statue in the hall, thought for a moment, and said, “Please take action.”
< br>Shi Feixuan was shocked: "He?!"
There is a jingle in the world about the masters in the world today, which is called "Emperor Yang Gong, the Three Sects of Bliss, the Four Saints of Divine Foot, and the Evil Alliance of Heavenly Sword".
I don’t know who made it up in the first place. After it was circulated, everyone found it easy to read, and it spread like that.
But this jingle is actually very sloppy. For example, some people think that the person "Yang Gong" refers to the Taishi Yang Su, while others think it refers to the patron king Yang Lin. There is no conclusion.
These two are both relatives of the emperor, but one is dead, and the other does not go to court very much, so he is semi-reclusive.
And in this jingle, the order of ranking does not represent the level of force.
Many people feel that the person referred to by the word "Bliss", Mahaye, the authentic leader of the Bliss Sect, is probably the number one master in the world today.
The predecessor of Bliss Zhengzong was Brahmaism. Although the theory of the sect has changed a lot, in the eyes of Central Plains Buddhism, it is still a heresy.
Even because it evolved into a heresy, it is even more hateful than the original heresy.
However, the Four Holy Monks plus the Jing Nian Chanyuan, Cihang Jingzhai and the six powerful forces, including the White Taoists of Buddhism, have not been able to eradicate the Bliss Authentic Sect for so many years.
It’s not because of how wide the power of the Pure Bliss Sect is and how dense its talents are, but just because their sect leader is Maha Ye.
Since the founding of the Sui Dynasty by Yang Jian, this head of the Bliss Sect has been regarded as the supreme minister, and this has not changed to this day.
Buddhism had no choice but to shelve the apparent conflict with the Bliss Orthodox Sect, but over the years, the relationship between the two parties was definitely not good.
"Maha Ye has always had a plan against the Li family in Taiyuan. Previously, it was because our Buddhist sect had a firm attitude in this regard and would not let him interfere. For this reason, we even invited Sanren Ning, one of the three great masters. "Dodge, he didn't do anything."
Monk Lokong said, "He has always been determined to turn the Bliss Orthodox Sect into a Xianliu Orthodox Sect that can be passed down for generations. Reputation is also very important."
"Let's make concessions on the Li family first, and then be humble and ask him to help us in this case, he will definitely come."
Shi Feixuan hesitated: "Back then, Ning Daoqi looked through the secret books of our two ancestors. In order to repay the favor, he told us that Li Yuan was destined to be the founding dragon."
"But we have secretly checked over the years. Even if Li Yuan has the destiny of a real dragon, he is just an old dragon. The one who truly represents the new vitality and can fight against Yang Guang and others and eradicate the remaining troubles of the Sui Dynasty should be his son's generation. "
" Maha Ye will definitely take action against the sons of the Li family. If we give in like this, even if we can hold the demon king back for a while, what will we do in the future when we face those big demons like Yang Guang? "
Kong smiled slightly: "The current three members of the Li family Of the two sons, the eldest, Li Jiancheng, is quite heroic, the second, Li Shimin, lives at home and is weak and incompetent, and the third is undecided and has flaws in everything he does. "
"Which one of them seems to be able to fight against the big devil. It looks like that woman My son, Li Xiuning, has some plans. If she and Li Jiancheng become one, they may have two chances of winning in the future.” ”
"Ha!"
Liao Kong chuckled, "Have you never thought about it, Fei Xuan? The son of the Li family may be Yang Guang's nemesis, but this son of the Li family may not be the son raised in their family. "
Shi Feixuan thought for a while and suddenly said: "Didn't Mahaye want to kidnap the children of the Li family, try to poison them, and control them, but he secretly cultivated a person a long time ago? , To replace Li Jiazi?"
Liaokong nodded and said: "That's probably the case. When Mrs. Li was pregnant with her second child, some people saw that the baby was full of vitality, but they couldn't see it. "The condition of the fetus in Qing's belly."
"The second child, Li Shimin, has grown up to be ordinary and completely inconsistent with the situation before birth."
"Now that I think about it, Mrs. Li's second pregnancy was probably twins. She gave birth to two children in one pregnancy. Mahaye had already taken action at that time to take away the one who was really talented."
Liao Kong said regretfully, "The poor woman gave birth. How could we and other Buddhists be so close? The four great saintly monks didn't even pay attention at the beginning. The God of Mahaleaf took advantage of her without even realizing it." "
Shi Feixuan was still a little hesitant: "But this way..."
"Feixuan doesn't have to worry."
It's clear that Ji Le Zhengzong has already absorbed it. If Maha Ye wants to cultivate a generation of British masters, it is impossible for him to instill too many strange ideas in Brahma.”
"Li Erlang, who was secretly taught by him, must have been influenced by Buddhism, and he himself is extraordinary. In the future, if we use some means, Li Erlang will most likely return to the right path. Even if he is nostalgic and will not completely destroy the Bliss Sect, I The glory of Buddhism will inevitably increase instead of decreasing."
Shi Feixuan looked up at the kind Buddha statue: "I mean, the Li Shimin who lives in the Li family doesn't have many evil deeds. , If we make a concession, won’t he suffer?”
Leakong said without a word, “After all, we put the overall situation first. This person was born with the True Dragon Emperor, so he is. The destiny of a pioneer king is also God’s will. Alas, I am merciful. I will recite a mantra for him when the time comes!” Tighten.
Liao Kongduan shouted: "Idiot, the sword's heart is clear, how can you tolerate distracting thoughts? My Buddha is merciful and only saves those who are destined, how can I worry about those who are not destined?" "He was not killed by you. , if you are so inexplicably worried, you will become a demon sooner or later!”
Shi Feixuan was startled, clasped her hands and said, "Thank you, Master, Feixuan has learned a lesson."
"You are still a little younger after all. Although your cultivation level is high, there are signs that you will be better than your master. It’s time to reflect on yourself and kill the inner demons.”
Liao Kong gave a few words of encouragement, pulled off a Buddhist bead, and after chanting the imprint, he immediately threw it into the sky to send a message to the Maha Leaf.
As soon as his prayer beads left, another one flew in the air.
This Buddhist bead is as transparent as if it were invisible, and it comes very discreetly.
Shi Feixuan saw that this was a rosary from White Horse Temple.
When Buddhism was introduced to China, the earliest temple established was Baima Temple, which can be called the origin of Buddhism in China.
But Baima Temple now has a bad relationship with Jing Nian, Ci Hang, and even the four great holy monks.
More than a hundred years ago, there was a master Bianhe who was successful in practice. He opened a forum to give lectures in Baima Temple and gathered many disciples.
Later, Master Huike, the second founder of Zen Buddhism, also went to Luoyang to give lectures. Many monks from Baima Temple went to listen to his lectures and felt that his lectures were more realistic, explained in simple terms, and easier to understand.
Bianhe was displeased and had Master Huike killed. He also let Master Huike's body float on the river for hundreds of miles to show that Master Huike was a rebellious person who committed suicide.
Master Sengcan, the third generation founder of Zen Buddhism, later buried Master Huike and burned the relics, which attracted the worship of nearby people. And because Zen Buddhism was so well-known, the matter of his body floating upstream in the river became a scandal. miracle.
Bianhe got angry again and beat Master Sengcan to death.
The poor third-generation founder of the Zen sect ended up with an unknown date of birth before he had accomplished many great deeds.
But at that time, Daoxin, the fourth generation successor of Zen Buddhism, had already taken over the mantle and became close friends with the three masters Jiaxiang of the Sanlunzong Sect, Zhizhi of the Tiantai Sect, and Emperor Xin of the Huayan Sect.
The four people were of different ages. Although Daoxin had not yet achieved cultivation at that time, there were some who had already achieved great success. With the help of the Buddhist soldiers, they also had allies from the two lines of Jing Nian and Ci Hang.
Master Bianhe could not continue his attack.
Not many people in the world know about these secret things, but Master Bianhe has many well-known deeds. He is very popular and famous.
The "divine foot" among the "Four Saints with Divine Foot" refers to him.
Ten years ago, the cultivation of the four great holy monks reached their respective peaks, and the strength of the Buddhist sect increased.
In order to build up his momentum, Liao Kong Youzhuang spread the word that he practiced closed-mouth meditation and wanted to see his nature and become a Buddha, which made him famous for a while.
Master Bianhe couldn't bear the limelight of other monks. As expected, he wanted to attack Jingnian Temple. The four holy monks had made arrangements.
Unexpectedly, this thief was treacherous and did not attack directly. Instead, he stole people one after another within a hundred days.
Since Jing Nian Chan Monastery was empty, all the four highest-status Vajras were stolen by him.
Soon someone saw that all the four Vajras looked kind and enlightened. They visited Master Bianhe at the White Horse Temple and switched to the White Horse Temple.
Kong was embarrassed, so he was so angry that he broke his silence.
He was not discouraged. He learned from the experience and tried his best to place an undercover agent in the White Horse Temple.
This transparent Buddhist bead came from the undercover of Baima Temple.
"How to use this method to convey messages, it is too imprudent..."
As he spoke, Liao Kong caught the Buddhist beads and his reproachful words came to an abrupt end, "I don't know what news I received last night. I sat in the quiet room for half the night. I suddenly left the White Horse Temple this morning. Before I left, I left A breath enveloped the entire White Horse Temple, isolating the inside and outside. "
The more he talked, the more ugly his face became, and the bridge of his nose and eyebrows wrinkled.
If you know the purpose, it's okay to say that, but someone like Master Benhe who acts suddenly without knowing the purpose is even more worrying.
Especially at such critical moments as the demon star breaks through the sky and the demon king comes to the world.
The undercover also felt that the purpose of the trip might be very relevant, so he did not hesitate to expose and spread the word about the beads.
Shi Feixuan said: "During last night's action, could it be that he knew about the battle in Dongliao and was going to embarrass the four holy monks?"
"But the actions of the four holy monks all echoed, so he should not be so It’s easy to take advantage of someone’s misfortune.”
Liao Kong sighed: “It would be a good idea if he really went to find the four holy monks, but I’m afraid he didn’t go there.”
Shi Feixuan thought of the news about King Rongliu: "The Archmage is extremely greedy for fame. Will he be like the King of Dongliao and want to preemptively suppress the Demon Lord of Dongliao who has been hurt many times?"
Zikong thought for a moment and snorted coldly: "It would be a big joke if someone like him could fight against the devil."
"If he could really do such a thing, I could eat all the mud in the lotus pond of White Horse Temple!"
This was when this conversation and planning took place in Jing Nian Zen Monastery.
Su Hanshan has already led people to ride on the clouds, away from the broken leaves, passing through large areas of desert and oases, heading east.
Halfway through the journey, I saw a faint golden light in front of me, shining through the sky, the sound of Zen singing, and the aroma.
Su Hanshan suppressed the clouds and looked down. It turned out that he was over Gaochang Kingdom.
This Gaochang was originally developed during the Western Han Dynasty, when the army and their families reclaimed land and built the city here, and then it gradually became prosperous.
Later, due to the wars in the late Han, Wei and Jin Dynasties, this place was divided into separate kingdoms and overlapping many times.
Today’s Gaochang royal family advocates Buddhism and respects monks.
No matter the southeast, northwest, or Buddhist monks of any sect pass by here, the Lord of Gaochang will treat them with courtesy and arrange good housing, food, and services.
Because of this, the caravans on the Silk Road all knew that Gaochang State loved to use all kinds of Buddhist spices, and also wrapped Buddhist scriptures to promote Buddhist rituals and festivals.
There were more festivals and celebrations, and more caravans came here to trade and open markets, making Gaochang Kingdom prosperous.
Especially on some major festivals, the whole country chants sutras and burns incense, sings and dances, the fragrance fills the sky, and the royal family travels to enjoy themselves with the people.
Prince Harsha and the three of them were uneasy and had no intention of enjoying the scenery along the way. Seeing Su Hanshan's clouds stop here, they became even more nervous.
“It turns out to be Gaochang, a mere small country.”
Prince Haris took one look at it and laughed, “I have visited such a small country before, and it is far worse than the Central Plains. , Senior, let’s continue on our way.”
Kou Zhong nodded repeatedly: "Yes, yes, Luoyang in the Central Plains is truly prosperous." Next, all our emperors from the Sui Dynasty lingered there, building palaces and accompanying them with hundreds of civil and military officials. They were really rich in resources and talented people!"
Su Hanshan glanced at the three of them.
Okay, now there are more than two playful smiling faces, the third one is also beginning to show the true colors of Yangzhou Xiaoxu.
“Gaochang is a small place, but I think it is a place where dragons and phoenixes gather, and masters emerge in large numbers.”
Su Hanshan sighed, "The clouds and mist are invisible and loose after all. We are flying over other people's houses. If something breaks up the clouds, wouldn't we kill you?"
"It's better to lower the clouds, from Let’s walk through the city, just in time to see the scenery in the city.”
(End of this chapter)