The Buddha is actually me

Chapter 370 The Emperor bestows the Scriptures, and the Dao Bells Ring

Hearing Yue Ling's question, Zhang Jiuyang was silent for a moment and said, "I don't really want to use the Jade Ding Xuan Gong, but I haven't made up my mind which scripture to choose."

Yue Ling was slightly surprised.

The Jade Ding Mysterious Art is known as the number one mysterious art in Taoism, and Zhang Jiuyang has also cultivated the Pure Yang Dragon-Tiger Golden Pill. Logically speaking, it is the most appropriate to use.

But from the meaning of his words, it seems that he actually looks down on Yu Ding Xuan Gong.

"By the way, I want to tell you something. During the time you were unconscious, someone sent you this true scripture."

As she spoke, she stretched out her hand, and the ancient book that she had been reading under the candlelight flew over automatically and was handed to Zhang Jiuyang.

He took it and looked at it, raising his eyebrows.

Taiping Jing.

In the past, there was also the Taiping Jing, also known as the Taiping Qingling Book, on Earth. It is said to be a Taoist Taiping Dao scripture given to the alchemist Yu Ji by a god in the Eastern Han Dynasty. It is regarded as a prophecy that conveys the will of heaven. It constitutes the Taiping section of the "Three Caves and Four Auxiliary" Taoist scriptures and is included in the Taoist Canon of all dynasties.

But this book is obviously not the "Taiping Jing" on Earth in the previous life, because the name signed with four characters.

Master of Taiping Temple!

He is the most powerful master in Taoism today, and it is suspected to be written by a great man in the seventh realm.

"During the time when you were unconscious, the Imperial Observatory's Jizhou branch sent someone to deliver this scripture to me, saying that His Majesty had issued a direct decree ordering them to deliver it 800 miles away."

The emperor bestowed the scriptures?

Zhang Jiuyang was somewhat surprised and asked, "This should be the scripture of Taiping Temple. Why would the emperor give you this scripture?"

"Yes, why did His Majesty give me this scripture... I'm afraid this scripture was not given by His Majesty, but by the abbot of Taiping Temple."

"Besides, the Taiping Temple Master is not giving it to me, but to you."

Yue Ling looked at Zhang Jiuyang and said meaningfully.

"Give it to me? Why would he—"

Zhang Jiuyang paused, thinking of a possibility, and looked at the Taiping Sutra in his hand again, with a complicated look in his eyes, "Could it be that he predicted that I would be reading the sutra soon?"

Yue Ling nodded and said, "This is the only explanation. I couldn't understand the meaning of your majesty's gift of the scriptures before. It wasn't until we talked about the scriptures that I suddenly understood."

She looked at the Taiping Sutra and said in a concentrated voice, "I have carefully read this sutra several times. There is nothing wrong with it. It is a very profound Taoist sutra, mysterious and profound, and seems to contain the secrets of the stars in the sky."

"Although this kind of scripture does not involve spiritual practice, it can give people a bird's-eye view of enlightenment. If it is used in reading scriptures, it will also be of infinite use."

"Didn't the Taiping Monastery Master want to take you in as his disciple? Although you refused at that time, it seems now that he has not completely given up."

"If you use this "Taiping Jing", even if you don't become my disciple, you can be considered a disciple of Taiping Temple. It's rare for the number one person in the Xuanmen world to be able to do this for you."

Yue Ling looked at Zhang Jiuyang and said with some complexity: "It's up to you to choose."

Deep down, she didn't like the abbot of Taiping Temple. The Imperial Observatory and Taiping Temple did not get along well. There were even many people in the Imperial Observatory who privately called him a sorcerer.

His Majesty valued him more and more and even intended to make him the imperial teacher, but gave up the plan due to strong opposition from the Imperial Observatory.

As the supervisor of the Imperial Observatory and the successor favored by the chief supervisor, she was very reluctant to let Zhang Jiuyang become a member of the Taiping Temple.

However, she was equally determined that she would not let her likes and dislikes affect Zhang Jiuyang's future.

From the perspective of spiritual practice, the quality of this "Taiping Jing" is extremely high. Even though she is in a high position and has great power, it is difficult for her to find a more powerful scripture for Zhang Jiuyang to practice.

From a practical perspective, the abbot of Taiping Temple is the best Taoist master today, and Taiping Temple is also the leader of Taoism, and is highly regarded by His Majesty. If Zhang Jiuyang becomes a direct disciple of Taiping Temple, he will definitely soar to fame.

His power is not even lower than hers, the Supervisor of the Imperial Observatory.

Zhang Jiuyang did not answer immediately, but read the "Taiping Jing" from the beginning and nodded continuously.

It is indeed a very powerful scripture, as profound and magnificent as the stars in the sky.

Zhang Jiuyang slowly closed his eyes.

The Jade Ding Xuan Gong, the Taiping Jing, and other Taoist classics from previous lives emerged in his mind one by one.

Yuding Xuan Gong is the most reliable, but also has the smallest benefits.

The Taiping Jing is good, but you still have to owe favors to others.

As for the Taoist classics from his previous life, Zhang Jiuyang was vaguely worried that his golden elixir might not be able to withstand the power of the classics.
Moreover, when Taoist classics that do not belong to this world appear in the world, will the Heavenly Dao be able to sense it and bring down punishment?

There may be great rewards, but there are also great risks.

After hesitating for a moment, he sank his mind into his dantian and saw the pure yang dragon-tiger golden elixir in the Huangting.

Jindan, Jindan, which option do you like?

Perhaps sensing the hesitation in Zhang Jiuyang's heart, the golden elixir instantly burst into thousands of golden lights, illuminating almost the entire dantian in a brilliant golden color.

The sound of dragon roars and tiger roars rang out from the pill, exuding domineering and unparalleled pride.

Zhang Jiuyang smiled slightly, and finally stopped hesitating and made a decision.

Afraid of birds!
You have the visualization diagram on you and the dragon-tiger pill in your hand, but you are still hesitant and dare not give it a try. How can you cultivate to become an immortal or achieve the Tao?

Once this mind is clear, all thoughts will be purified.

Zhang Jiuyang suddenly opened his eyes, his gaze was firm, like a sharp sword drawn from its sheath.

"Yue Ling, please protect me. I need some scriptures."

After a pause, he reminded again: "Set up a concealing formation. There may be some noise later, and I don't want to disturb others."

Yue Ling smiled slightly. Although she didn't know what choice Zhang Jiuyang had made, at this moment, she felt an indescribable pride and courage.

The other party's mood seemed to have changed.

"it is good."

It was just one short word, but it made Zhang Jiuyang feel particularly at ease.

He felt relieved with Yue Ling around.

After she set up the formation, Zhang Jiuyang immediately sat cross-legged with his eyes closed, put aside all distracting thoughts, sank his soul into the Huangting, and came to the golden elixir.

This time, he did not transform into a human form, but instead let his spirit transform into a knife, a carving knife.

As the tip of the knife moved across the golden elixir, the scripture was officially begun!

……

Capital city, Taiping Temple.

The abbot of Taiping Temple was unusually not playing chess. Instead, he wore a cloak, stood under the vast starry sky, and looked up at the sky intently.

His snow-white temples showed the vicissitudes of time, but the rest of his hair was as black as ink, and his skin was as white as jade, with a hint of redness.

The whole person is like a contradiction. At first glance, he looks like an old man who has experienced many vicissitudes of life, and at second glance, he looks like a young man in his prime.

"Master, the things have been delivered."

A figure appeared quietly, as if walking out of the shadows, his facial features were hazy and unclear, as if covered by an invisible veil. "Ghost, thank you for your hard work."

The master of Taiping Temple did not turn around, but seemed to have a third eye behind him and called out the name of the person who came.

The man named Gui Zhen hesitated for a moment, but couldn't help asking, "Master, Zhang Jiuyang has already rejected you once. Given your personality, why do you want to give him a second chance?"

In his heart, being able to become the master's disciple is the greatest fortune and honor. All of his fellow disciples have gone through untold hardships and endured numerous tests before successfully becoming the master's disciple.

But Zhang Jiuyang was different. After he refused once, his master actually took the initiative to give him a second chance.

"You don't understand. That's not a second chance. With that kid's character, he will definitely reject my Taiping Sutra."

Gui Zhen was speechless for a long time, then whispered, "Master, could Zhang Jiuyang be... your illegitimate son?"

The Taiping Temple Master was stunned for a moment, and then laughed and said, "Do you know why I can live so long?"

"Because I never touch women."

"Sex is a knife that scrapes bones and a poison that shortens life. If my master had ever touched a woman, I'm afraid the grass in front of his grave would be three feet high by now."

"Then why are you so concerned about Zhang Jiuyang?"

"because……"

The Taiping Temple Master paused for a moment, then smiled and said, "The reason is actually very simple. I am afraid that he will beat me to death in the future, so I want to establish a good relationship with him in advance."

Ghost formation: “???”

"The latest news is that he defeated that little fellow Xuanqing in Jizhou. Wow, the young are really formidable. Each of them is so powerful, as if they had taken medicine."

The master of Taiping Temple smiled and sighed.

Gui Zhen sneered and said, "If Master is worried, I will go to Jizhou and assassinate him right now!"

hiss!
The master of Taiping Temple took a deep breath, as if he saw the way to death.

"Evil disciple, are you eyeing the position of your master and are you afraid that I will live too long?"

"You will definitely not be able to kill him this time. He will escape and bear a grudge against you. He might even turn a disaster into a blessing and encounter something extraordinary, which will improve his strength."

"When you feel threatened, you ask your senior brother for help. The two of you join forces and help him survive a disaster. He encounters something unexpected and the hatred intensifies..."

"I was reluctant to take action, but because you and several of my disciples died in his hands one by one, I had no choice but to take action. Then, he survived the disaster and had an adventure..."

Gui Zhen interrupted helplessly: "Master, why... why are you so..."

He hesitated.

"So cowardly, huh?"

The Taiping Temple Master smiled and said, "What does the word 'cowardly' mean? It means to follow the heart and ears. If a Taoist practitioner doesn't follow the heart, then does he follow the kidneys?"

Gui Zhen looked like he was being taught a lesson, but he was sighing in his heart.

He really couldn't understand. His master was obviously extremely powerful and the best in the world, so why was he so... hesitant?
After thinking for a while, he asked again: "Master, what if Zhang Jiuyang chooses to use the Taiping Jing to recite the sutra?"

hiss!
The Taiping Temple Master took another deep breath and said, "That would be a big trouble. This guy is simply a troublemaker. Wherever he goes, a lot of people die. Even the Lord of the Palace is not as powerful as him. If I were his master, wouldn't there be endless trouble?"

Thinking of this, he paced back and forth, fidgeting, and quickly ordered, "Quick, go to the Fulu Hall in the temple to burn some incense for me, and ask the Fulu Immortal to bless me, so that the boy will not choose the Taiping Sutra."

"Ah... is this necessary?"

"Well... I heard that the Reclining Buddha Temple next door is very effective. You can disguise yourself and help me burn some incense."

Ghost array: “…”

Master, that is a Buddhist temple, it is a Buddhist temple!!!

You are the number one master of Taoism, and you let your disciples go to the Buddhist temple to burn incense?
It's even more shameful than dressing up and going to a brothel...

But he had to obey his master's order and could only turn around and do it, but he was hesitant and was really reluctant to do it.

Just as he was dawdling at the door, he suddenly heard the sound of a bell.

clang!
clang!
clang!
The sound of the bell is powerful and heavy, lasting for a long time and seeming to be continuous.

"Is this... the Taoist bell of my Taiping Temple?"

Gui Zhen was furious and asked, "Who is so bold as to move the Dao Bell at night?"

The Taoist bell has a revered status in the temple and has lofty significance. It should not be struck easily. Once it rings, any disciple who hears it must immediately put down what he is doing and rush back to the temple, no matter what he is doing.

"It's not just the Taoist bell of our Taiping Temple. Listen."

The master of Taiping Temple closed his eyes and listened carefully. The sound of bells rose and fell between heaven and earth, forming a whole. The sound of bells came from Taiping Temple, Qianxing Temple, Huanglong Cave, Zhenyang Palace...

The bells of Taoist temples, big and small, in the capital were ringing.

Maybe it's not just the capital.

A rare solemnity appeared on the face of the master of Taiping Temple. His earlobes automatically lengthened and then trembled slightly, as if he was taking in all the sounds from all directions.

He heard the sound of a very distant bell.

Feixian Cave in Xuzhou, Ziyun Temple in Qingzhou, Lingguan Temple in Yangzhou, Babaoshan in Yongzhou...

All the Taoist temples, big and small, scattered across Kyushu, rang their bells at the same time. The sound of the bells was like a prairie fire, echoing between heaven and earth.

At this moment, all the cultivators in the world, big and small, felt a tightness in their hearts, and an inexplicable throbbing arose in their hearts.

It's unclear.

In the sea of ​​stars, wisps of purple air quietly emerged, as brilliant as clouds.

With this kind of commotion, could it be that someone is about to become an immortal?

Is it Miao Shenke from the underworld?
The abbot of Taiping Temple immediately began to calculate the secrets of heaven by counting on his fingers. Mysterious rays of light rippled from his fingertips, as if he was operating the secrets of the stars in the sky.

Seeing this scene, Gui Zhen immediately held his breath, not daring to breathe, for fear of disturbing his master.

He has followed his master for nearly a hundred years, and his master has always been cynical. This is the first time that his master has looked so serious.

After a long time, the abbot of Taiping Temple stopped moving his fingers, his eyes were a little dazed.

"It turned out to be him..."

"What on earth did this kid learn?"

……

The interior view of Huangting, the dragon and tiger golden elixir.

Zhang Jiuyang used his soul as a knife and slowly and firmly carved out three words.

"The way is right..."

(End of this chapter)