NOVEL NEXT Chapter 530, Tianpeng's Reincarnation
Marshal Tianpeng felt a warmth in his heart, convinced his Master still loved him, he quickly knelt down, moved, and said, "Thank you, Master! Your disciple will definitely practice diligently and never let Master down."
Master Xuandu nodded slightly and took a few steps back, saying, "Six Ding and Six Jia, carry out the execution!"
Numerous Divine Generals of the Six Ding and Six Jia approached, two of them stepped forward to grab Marshal Tianpeng's arms, while another Divine General presented the Immortal Slaying Saber.
The Divine General holding the saber said solemnly, "Marshal, apologies for the offense!"
Marshal Tianpeng lowered his head and said, "Proceed!"
The Divine General swung his saber fiercely, a streak of cold light flashed, and, with a pff~ sound, a noble head flew off, a few drops of fresh blood fell, and Marshal Tianpeng's stalwart body collapsed with a thud.
A black hole formed in the void; the Primordial Spirit of Marshal Tianpeng headed towards the black hole and entered it.
The Six Ding and Six Jia respectfully said, "Immortal, we must return to report our task is complete."
"Go ahead!" After the Six Ding and Six Jia respectfully bowed, they turned and left with large strides.
Master Xuandu stretched out his hand, and the head and body of Marshal Tianpeng rapidly shrank, flying towards Master Xuandu and shrinking to the size of a finger upon landing in his hand, then he casually put it away.
Master Xuandu turned and walked outside, following a long void corridor, exiting the Immortal Slaying Stage.
At the end of the walkway, Gold Star Taibai stood waiting, and upon seeing Master Xuandu approaching, he hurriedly bowed in greeting, saying, "Greetings to the Immortal! His Majesty has summoned you~"
Master Xuandu was not at all surprised by the Jade Emperor's summons and said, "Let's go!"
"Immortal, please follow me!" Master Xuandu followed Gold Star Taibai towards the Heavenly Court.
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In the Dew Gathering Hall, the Jade Emperor and Master Xuandu sat facing each other.
The Jade Emperor inquired, "Xuandu, why are you so insistent on reincarnating Tianpeng?"
Master Xuandu smiled and said, "The Calamity is imminent, Buddhism rises in the West, and the one going West is the protagonist of the Calamity. Before my Master, I secured a place for Tianpeng on the Westward journey, and by having him reincarnate now, one reason is for later gaining the Calamity's Destiny during the journey West. Secondly, it is to let him cultivate anew, honing his Dao Heart."
The Jade Emperor's eyes brightened as he eagerly asked, "Are there still available places?"
Master Xuandu shook his head and said, "I do not know, and even if there are, they are difficult to obtain."
The Jade Emperor's eyes shifted, thinking the places were like cotton — always possible to squeeze out more. You have a master, and I, too, have a powerful patron! If worst comes to worst, I will throw a tantrum, cry, and even threaten to hang myself at the gates of Zixiao Palace. Without a place for me, I will die hanging there.
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Meanwhile, The Buddha and Guanyin Bodhisattva stood above a golden cloud, heading towards Western Spirit Mountain.
Guanyin Bodhisattva, with a frown, asked in puzzlement, "Buddha, why did Master Xuandu insist on executing Tianpeng? Tianpeng is at fault, but execution seems excessive."
The Buddha's grand voice responded, "What do you think was the reason?"
Guanyin Bodhisattva shook her head lightly and said, "Your disciple is foolish and truly does not know!"
"In the past, the one who spread rumors played the Wenshu Demon Clan against the palm of his hand. Such cunning is not something Tianpeng is capable of. There must be someone behind Tianpeng. I initially thought it was Bai Jin, but now it seems Master Xuandu cannot be absolved from this."
Guanyin Bodhisattva's expression changed with surprise, "Could it be that Xuandu is cutting off loose ends, abandoning Tianpeng to escape all ties? That's right, the reason for the uncompleted efforts in the West Sea was due to the West Sea Dragon King's sudden assault on Tushan Female Immortal, and it's logical for the Human Sect to retaliate."
Guanyin sighed, "To decisively execute a disciple for one's own reputation, truly the 'Taishang' is heartless, completely disregarding the bond between master and disciple."
The Buddha said, "The practice of the Human Sect is the Taiji Dao, life and death are embraced within Taiji; comprehending this, fear loses its grip, and clarity leads to detachment, this is the 'forgetting emotions' of the Taishang."
"Thus, I am unable to do so."
A golden cloud streaked across the sky and swiftly returned to the Spiritual Mountain.
The immense golden cloud descended in front of the Great Leiyin Temple, dissipating into wisps of smoke that vanished, as both The Buddha and Guanyin Bodhisattva stepped toward the interior of the Great Leiyin Temple.
Inside the grand hall, many Buddhas and Bodhisattvas had already been waiting for quite some time.
Suddenly, the figure of The Buddha vanished and reappeared in the next moment on the Lotus Platform in the seat of honor, with a dignified and majestic aura.
Guanyin Bodhisattva glided to the lotus seat on the left, holding a willow branch in her hand.
All the Arhat Bodhisattvas stood up, put their hands together, and bowed as they said, "We welcome the Buddha!"
A mighty voice echoed within the Great Leiyin Temple: "All Buddhas, to your positions!"
All the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas took their places above the Lotus Platforms.
The Buddha of Tranquil Light and Joy could not help but ask, "Has the Heavenly Court severely punished Tianpeng?"
The Buddha looked around at all the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas, his mighty voice echoing within the Palace of the Polestar: "The Marshal of the Heavenly Canopy was taken to the Immortal Slaying Stage and could not escape the fateful slash, doomed to the Reincarnation Beast Path."
All the seated Buddhas and Bodhisattvas showed expressions of joy and began to discuss in low voices.
"Has the Heavenly Court capitulated?"
"Is our Buddhism truly rising?"
"The Buddha has gone to the Heavenly Court, even the Heavenly Emperor must bow his head."
"Guanyin Bodhisattva embodies the boundless Buddhist Law, with wise eyes she observes all Three Realms, and at a glance spotted the hidden Tianpeng."
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Universal Virtue Bodhisattva smiled stiffly, she actually found him? How did she manage to do that?
The Tathagata Buddha said, "Many a delusion arises from the mind; the inability to see clearly the external is due to a mind not at peace.
The true cause of obstacles comes from greed, avarice, and erroneous views, and when these are removed, the multitude of obstacles will naturally dissipate.
Abiding in the mind is to stay true to the authentic nature of all beings' hearts, that is, to reside in omniscience.
One named as the Knower of All, the Seer of All, the Awakened of All.
The awakening of the bodhi mind within one's heart inherently possesses myriad actions, realizing the true awakening of one's heart, attaining the Nirvana of one's heart, enacting the expediencies from one's heart, and eventually purifying one's own Buddha Country of the heart. The heart like the Buddha, all external obstacles will naturally be removed."
All the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas brought their hands together, bowed respectfully and said, "We are grateful for the Buddha's enlightenment!"
All the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas in their hearts held even greater reverence for The Buddha, who not only possessed great power but also great wisdom.
The Buddha nodded in satisfaction.
Om~ A ray of Buddha Light suddenly materialized from the void, shining down upon them.
Within the Buddha Light, a young monk dressed in white robes slowly descended.
The young monk pressed his palms together and bowed, saying respectfully, "Greetings to the Buddha~"
All the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas turned their gaze upwards towards the young monk descending from the sky, a sense of surprise in their hearts, how has a servant of the Saint come here?
The great voice of The Buddha rang out: "For what reason has the servant come?"
The servant said respectfully, "The Buddha Mother has sent down a Dharma Decree: the first disciple of the third generation of the Human Sect, Zhu Ganglie, who holds the office of the Heavenly River Water Army Grand Marshal in the Heavenly Court and has been managing the Heavenly River, has accumulated much merit.
A Great Tribulation is approaching, and one from the Eastern demands to journey West to obtain the scriptures and glorify Buddhism, to resolve the Calamity of Destiny between Heaven and Earth.
The Marshal has been ordained by All Saints as the Sutra Taker, who must reincarnate to undertake the task of obtaining the scriptures and complete the Great Tribulation.
The Buddha Mother has proclaimed that for Tianpeng to reincarnate, a reasonable and appropriate cause must be provided, and asks The Buddha to deliberate on this."