On the Western Heaven’s Spirit Mountain, the Buddha, the Tathagata, stood with his single palm held upright in front of him, his eyes fixed on the front.
A curtain of light descended, revealing a幽幽 bamboo forest, awash in purple hues.
“Namo Amitabha Buddha, Venerable Guanyin, is it done?”
In the South Sea Purple Bamboo Forest, a figure cloaked in white robes, with a white veil falling from their head, emerged from the light.
With a solemn and majestic demeanor, they held a Jade Pure Bottle in one hand, the other raised before them in a slight bow.
“Amitabha Buddha, I report to my Buddha, the Tathagata, that the karma has been fulfilled, and the Heavenly Secrets lineage of the Daoist sect has already made their move.”
“Good, Bodhisattva, you have worked hard!”
“My Buddha is merciful, free and unbound, I myself observe the free and unbound!”
Guanyin nodded in a bow, chanting the Buddha’s name.
“Good, the few disciples of the Sanzang, please ask Venerable Guanyin to give them some extra guidance!”
The Tathagata nodded slightly, his palm waving, shattering the curtain of light before him.
Upon seeing the light curtain shatter, Guanyin seemed to lose all her energy and spirit.
Her body went limp, and she slumped directly onto the lotus platform, scratching her head and saying,
“Ah, I’m only just back, can’t I have a few days’ rest?”
After a while, a ray of light shot out from the Purple Bamboo Forest.
After instructing Guanyin Bodhisattva, the Tathagata turned to the withered old monk beside him.
The old monk was extremely withered, as if he were only left with a handful of bones and a layer of skin.
“Ancient Buddha, has the Heavenly Court shown any movement?”
The skin-and-bones Burning Lamp Ancient Buddha opened his eyes, his eyes flashing with wisdom.
“Amitabha Buddha, the Old Sage has no anomalies, but the Jade Emperor wants more support!”
The Tathagata frowned slightly, a trace of displeasure appearing in his eyes.
In order to build up Sun Wukong’s reputation, the Buddhist sect had paid a high price to get the Jade Emperor to agree.
Now they were asking for support, were they treating the Buddhist sect as an ATM?
“The Great Heavenly Sovereign is the model for the Three Realms, the Heavenly Court is the place where the karma of the Three Realms gathers.
The Great Heavenly Sovereign returning to his position as the Jade Emperor, karma cannot stain him, Amitabha Buddha, well said, well said!”
“Amitabha Buddha, my Buddha is merciful!”
Burning Lamp Ancient Buddha’s face twitched, he bowed deeply, and immediately left the Great Leiyin Temple.
The Tathagata watched the departing back of Burning Lamp Ancient Buddha, his eyes closed.
In the next instant, the sound of chanting scriptures resounded once again in the Great Hall of Heroism.
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“Wuwuwu, Master, I was wrong!”
Red Boy followed behind Kong Dun Ling, whimpering, clutching his bottom.
He looked at the ruler in Kong Dun Ling’s hand with a face full of terror, as if he were looking at a devil.
The ruler, when it struck a person, wouldn’t damage their flesh, tendons, or bones.
But every time he was struck by the ruler, besides the pain, a passage of rules and etiquette would appear in his mind.
It was all about why he was wrong to name his home the Fire Cloud Cave.
And if he didn’t completely memorize those rules and etiquette, the pain would accumulate.
It would also automatically give him questions, and if he answered incorrectly, the pain would escalate.
What kind of devil would create such a ferocious treasure!
“No, you only know your mistake because you fear the pain.
However, this is the first time you have made a mistake today, so I will not punish you too harshly!
When you have studied for longer and still refuse to repent, then I will punish you severely!”
Hearing Kong Dun Ling’s words, Red Boy’s eyes widened and his little mouth opened.
This was still light?
Kong Dun Ling looked up at the sky, a parental, benevolent aura appearing on his body.
“My Master, long ago, I felt a chance encounter with the Dao in the depths of my being.
I understood a supernatural skill, one that could allow children to experience the hardship of their mother carrying them for ten months.
I have only just understood the greatness of motherhood, unfortunately, my disciples all don’t understand my good intentions.”
“Damn, wouldn’t it be that move?”
Chen Fan, who had been snickering, felt a chill down his spine, a look of terror appearing in his eyes.
Chen Fan suddenly remembered a certain squirrel from a novel he had read in his previous life.
Those eyes, with their eerie glow, intimidated the heavens.
“Hmm? Brother Chen, why is your expression similar to the expressions of my unruly disciples?”
Kong Dun Ling looked at Chen Fan curiously, making Chen Fan shiver.
He immediately bowed down to Kong Dun Ling, his tone sincere.
“Master, I respect my mother very much, please don’t make me experience the greatness of motherhood!”
“Ha, Chen Fan, you’re too cowardly.
Just a little spell, and you’re so scared!”
Red Boy held a grudge against Chen Fan for making fun of him earlier.
Seeing Chen Fan so scared, he immediately mocked him.
Chen Fan, however, looked like everyone else was drunk while he was the only sober one, speaking with a grave tone.
“Little Red Boy, you don’t understand!”
“Ha, what’s there to be afraid of, Master’s spell doesn’t harm life.
You’re just a coward, I’m not afraid!”
Red Boy, completely unaware of what he was facing, looked disdainful.
Kong Dun Ling nodded with satisfaction and said,
“Red Boy, my Master indeed didn’t misjudge you, it’s just a pity that I can’t use this move on myself.
If you have any insights in the future, be sure to tell me, so I can make adjustments!”
“Okay, Master!”
Red Boy nodded excitedly, Chen Fan filled with pity.
Bai Qianli was full of 纠结, with a look of struggle in his eyes.
Fire Cloud Cave was a human race holy land, and there were infinite karmic sins that isolated it from the outside world.
Even with his supernatural powers, he could not see into it.
So, Kong Dun Ling’s supernatural power, he didn’t know.
For Bai Qianli, this was a form of torture.
Moreover, how did Chen Fan know?
They walked all the way back to Zhaojia Village, the tall furnace emitting black smoke.
Red Boy’s eyes lit up when he saw it, his heart beating rapidly twice.
“Hey? Master, I know why I can sense this place!”