I am a fairy in Journey to the West

Chapter 139: Bodhi attains Buddhahood and is called Miaosheng

Chapter 139: Bodhi attains Buddhahood and is called Miaosheng

Zizhulin Temple, Luojia Mountain, Nanhai.

When Guanyin Bodhisattva heard Zhuang Yan's words, she was extremely surprised and asked, "You want to give up the Buddhahood to someone else?"

Zhuang Yan nodded and smiled, "That's right. If Lingshan is willing to give him the Buddhahood and confer the title on him immediately, then I, Zhuang Yan, will take care of the eighty-one difficulties in the journey."

"Immediately confer the title?" Guanyin Bodhisattva laughed and said, "Lord Lingtai, this is not that simple. The Buddhahood cannot be conferred just by saying so. It requires great merit and great achievements."

Zhuang Yan laughed and looked at Guanyin Bodhisattva and said, "Bodhisattva, you are worrying too much. Don't worry, this person has all the merits, achievements, power and realm. He is more than capable of becoming a Buddha."

When Guanyin Bodhisattva heard Zhuang Yan say this, her expression finally became serious, "Who is this person?"

Zhuang Yan raised his right hand, dipped his fingers in the tea in the cup, and then wrote two words on the table: Bodhi.

"Bodhi?" Guanyin Bodhisattva looked at the two words and said in surprise, "Could it be a Bodhisattva in my Buddhist sect?"

After a brief thought, Guanyin Bodhisattva suddenly asked: "Subhuti?"

Zhuang Yan smiled slightly and said nothing more. He just said to Guanyin, "Bodhisattva, you can go to Lingshan and report this matter to the Buddha Tathagata to see what the Buddha has to say."

"That makes sense." Guanyin Bodhisattva smiled and stood up, then called Hui'an Xingzhe and instructed him, "Entertain Lingtai Shenjun for me. Don't neglect him."

The monk Hui An put his hands together and bowed, saying, "Disciple will obey the command of the Dharma."

Zhuang Yan smiled and said, "Buddha, you don't have to be so polite. I'll just drink some tea and leave."

Guanyin Bodhisattva smiled slightly, bowed eleven times to Zhuang Yan, and said, "I'm leaving now." After that, he turned around, stepped on the golden cloud, flew out of Luojia Mountain, and went straight to the west.

Zhuang Yan saw Hui An Xingzhe standing aside, so he smiled and said, "I told you not to be polite, please sit down."

"Thank you, God." Hui'an Xingzhe bowed and thanked him, then sat down aside.

Zhuang Yan smiled and asked, "Is your brother Jin Zha also practicing Buddhism?"

Hui An Xingzhe nodded and said, "Yes, my elder brother serves the Buddha Tathagata and is the front guard. My third brother is with our father and protects him during the court."

"Yeah." Zhuang Yan nodded and said, "I heard you have a younger sister?"

Hui An Xingzhe was stunned. "Little sister? Do I have a little sister?"

When Zhuang Yan saw him like this, he realized that the journey to obtain Buddhist scriptures had just begun, and Li Zhenying should not have been born yet.

However, Zhuang Yan also reacted very quickly and said with a smile: "Have you forgotten? Your father also adopted a daughter, who is a golden-nosed white-haired rat spirit."

The traveler Hui An suddenly realized and nodded repeatedly, "Yes, yes, yes, there is such a sister. I never thought that the Lord God even knew this?"

Zhuang Yan smiled and said nothing, but in the eyes of Hui'an Xingzhe this was a mysterious expression.

After drinking a few more cups of tea, Zhuang Yan stood up to say goodbye. Hui'an Xingzhe hurriedly stood up and sent Zhuang Yan out of Zizhulin Temple. He watched him leave on a cloud before returning.

Lingshan, Da Leiyin Temple, Main Hall.

Guanyin Bodhisattva reported what Zhuang Yan said to the Tathagata Buddha. As soon as he finished speaking, the Tathagata asked, "Who is the one that Lingtai Shenjun is talking about?"

Guanyin Bodhisattva nodded to Mahavairocana Tathagata, and then said: "Lingtai Divine Lord only said the word 'Bodhi'."

Hearing these two words, all the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas sitting in the hall were startled and began to exchange glances with each other.

But like Guanyin Bodhisattva, everyone's eyes finally fell on the Venerable Subhuti.

Subhuti did not have any strange emotions. He just stood there quietly, with his hands clasped together and his mind clear.

Guanyin Bodhisattva bowed to the Tathagata Buddha and said, "Please let me make the decision."

The Tathagata Buddha smiled, then turned his gaze to Subhuti and said, "Subhuti, how many years have you been in my Buddhist sect?"

Subhuti bowed and said, "I have been following the Buddha in cultivation for eighty-one kalpas."

"Your merit is complete." Tathagata Buddha said, "Your true body has already penetrated the true teachings of the three religions and cultivated the great power of 'the unity of the three religions'. Now your merit is complete and you can return to your true self."

Upon hearing this, Subhuti immediately bowed and said, "I thank the Buddha for teaching me the Dharma."

The Tathagata Buddha smiled and said, "You have served me for many years. I have already repaid your kindness in teaching me the Dharma. Now I will go back and help you achieve Buddhahood. When we meet again, I will call you my fellow Taoist."

Subhuti bowed and said, "Disciple will follow the command of the Dharma."

After saying this, Subhuti bid farewell to the Tathagata Buddha, then left the Main Hall in front of all the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas, turned into a ray of Buddha light and flew out of Lingshan, heading straight to Lingtai Fangcun Mountain and the Xieyue Sanxing Cave.

Seeing this scene, all the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas in the hall were extremely surprised. Subhuti was one of the ten great disciples of Tathagata Buddha, so could he have another origin?
As if seeing the confusion of the crowd, Tathagata Buddha smiled and said: "There was once a congenital being who first practiced Taoism with the Three Pure Ones, then entered the mortal world to study Confucianism, and finally incarnated into my Buddhist sect to seek the Dharma, and finally cultivated the great power of the Three Religions into one."

Hearing this, all the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas present were surprised. Even Maitreya Buddha exclaimed: "How can such a god exist in the world?"

"Yes." Buddha Tathagata smiled and said, "He is in the Three Stars Cave in the Lingtai Fangcun Mountain. The Monkey King who caused havoc in the Heavenly Palace was his disciple."

This time, the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas were not simply amazed, but rather shocked. They were shocked that they had never known of such a powerful being.

At this moment, a ray of auspicious light suddenly illuminated the three realms, and then the secret of heaven was revealed to the world. All those with great supernatural powers felt an infinite sense of connection at this moment.

The Tathagata Buddha sat high on a golden lotus platform, pointed outside Lingshan Mountain and said with a smile: "Look, the first Buddha who combines the three religions into one is here."

All the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas turned their heads and saw a deity in this world wearing Taoist robes, with Buddha's light on his head, a righteous and immortal demeanor, white hair and beard, and full of compassion.

"I am Subhuti, and I am honored to meet you fellow Taoists." Bodhi Patriarch is a true saint who has united the three religions. Although he has become a Buddha, there is no problem in calling himself "poor Taoist" or "poor monk". At this time, the three realms and four continents were filled with auspicious signs, the ground was shining with golden light, and countless sweet rains fell. There were faint mysterious sounds and bursts of Sanskrit between heaven and earth.

All the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas looked at Subhuti who entered the main hall and stood up to return the greetings.

Subhuti rode on the nine-colored auspicious cloud all the way to the main hall, bowed to the Tathagata Buddha and said, "Greetings to the Tathagata Buddha."

The Tathagata Buddha smiled and said, "Subhuti, you practice the three religions and comprehend the true Dharma. Now that your merits are complete, I will name you 'Bodhi Wonderful Saint Tathagata'. Because you comprehend the three religions, I will allow you to enjoy the great way of freedom without being bound by Buddhism."

Subhuti put away his whisk, put his hands together and said, "Thank you, Buddha Tathagata."

Afterwards, in the main hall, a new lotus pedestal slowly appeared among the Buddhas’ seats. Patriarch Bodhi bowed eleven times, then flew up and sat high on the pedestal.

Afterwards, all the Buddhas, Bodhisattvas, Arhats, and Vajras in the main hall put their palms together and sang: "Praise to Namo Bodhi Wonderful Holy Tathagata Buddha."

Patriarch Bodhi also put his hands together, nodded in return, and chanted the titles of all Buddhas and Bodhisattvas.

Afterwards, all the gods and immortals from heaven and Taoism came to the Buddhist sect to offer congratulations, and even the Jade Emperor sent Taibai Jinxing to offer gifts to congratulate.

The Tathagata Buddha immediately held the "Bodhi Buddha Conference" at Lingshan Mountain, firstly to celebrate the Bodhi Patriarch's attainment of Buddhahood, and secondly to set up a vegetarian banquet to entertain the saints and immortals from all directions.

Zhuang Yan naturally also came to the meeting, holding a lotus in his hand, and personally came to congratulate Patriarch Bodhi.

When Patriarch Bodhi saw Zhuang Yan coming to congratulate him, he quickly stood up from the lotus platform, walked down from the lotus platform and came in front of Zhuang Yan.

Seeing this scene, all the gods, Buddhas, and immortals present were astonished.

Zhuang Yan held a lotus in his hand and said to Patriarch Bodhi: "Congratulations to you for attaining Buddhahood."

Patriarch Bodhi took the lotus in person, thanked Zhuang Yan with a compassionate smile, and then said, "Thank you, Lord Lingtai."

Here, Patriarch Bodhi did not address him as "little friend", but instead called him by his honorific title in a very formal manner to show respect.

Zhuang Yan smiled and nodded, and then the two of them said no more and returned to their seats.

The 'Bodhi Buddha Assembly' ended after three days, and the holy saints and immortals from all directions also bid farewell and left after three days.

Just when Zhuang Yan was about to leave, he was stopped by Patriarch Bodhi.

"My friend, you can't just leave like that. Tathagata wants to make a promise with you." Patriarch Bodhi said with a smile.

After saying this, Zhuang Yan was taken to a monastery by Patriarch Bodhi.

In the monastery, Tathagata Buddha sat at the top, with only Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva sitting below him. Other Buddhas and Bodhisattvas were not present.

Patriarch Bodhi brought Zhuang Yan to the hall, bowed to the Tathagata Buddha and said, "Tathagata, the Spiritual Platform Lord has arrived."

The Buddha nodded, and then Patriarch Bodhi walked to the lotus platform beside him and sat down.

Then the Buddha looked at Zhuang Yan and said, "Lord Lingtai, now you have to fulfill your promise and take on the task of obtaining the scriptures."

Zhuang Yan smiled and said, "Please rest assured, Buddha, since I have already agreed, I will never break my promise."

Buddha Tathagata smiled and said, "Let's make a written agreement."

Zhuang Yan: “.” The boomerang from many years ago finally hit me.

"Okay, since the Buddha has said so, I will write a written agreement." Zhuang Yan nodded.

Then Zhuang Yan signed a document to undertake the mission of obtaining the scriptures and the eighty-one difficulties. After signing his name, it was taken away by Guanyin Bodhisattva, who then signed his name on it as well.

When the document was handed over to the Buddha, he said with satisfaction: "From now on, Venerable Guanyin will be responsible for recording the progress of the journey, and you, Lord Lingtai, will be in charge of the journey."

Zhuang Yan nodded and said, "Okay."

The matter was settled like this, and Zhuang Yan then bid farewell to Tathagata and Guanyin and left the beautiful Lingshan Mountain.

A few days later, Patriarch Bodhi also returned to the Sanxing Cave of the Slanting Moon in Fangcun Mountain. Now many saints and immortals in the three realms and four continents know about Patriarch Bodhi.

Therefore, it is impossible for Fangcun Mountain to be as quiet as before. Every day, there are "Buddhas and Bodhisattvas chatting and laughing, and the emperors or masters come and go."

As for Zhuang Yan, he was summoned by the Jade Emperor to Daluo Heaven and was interviewed by the Jade Emperor in Tongming Palace.

After Zhuang Yan paid his respects, the Jade Emperor stood up and asked with a smile, "Zhuang Yan, you have signed a document with the Buddha Tathagata to undertake the task of obtaining the scriptures, right?"

Zhuang Yan bowed and said, "I was just about to report this to Your Majesty."

The Jade Emperor waved his hand and said with a smile: "This is a good thing. You can also attend the court meeting in the Lingxiao Palace in three days. I will promote you."

"Ah?" Zhuang Yan was stunned and asked in surprise, "Your Majesty, I have not done anything, why do you want to promote me?"

The Jade Emperor laughed heartily, his laughter was full of the spirit of 'everything is under control'. He looked at Zhuang Yan with a smile on his face and said, "Since you have undertaken the Buddhist mission of obtaining Buddhist scriptures, you must have the corresponding authority to facilitate your work. In this case, I will expand your authority and assign the entire Xiniu Hezhou to your rule. In this way, you will be able to better preside over the mission of obtaining Buddhist scriptures."

After saying this, the Jade Emperor smiled deeply and said, "Buddhism will not object to such a good thing. My dear minister, please go back and make some preparations. You will go to the Lingxiao Palace to receive the title in three days."

Zhuang Yan was shocked when he heard this. He looked up at the Jade Emperor above him and felt for the first time the weight of the ruler of the Three Realms.

After a moment, Zhuang Yan immediately bowed and said, "Your Majesty, I obey your order."

(End of this chapter)

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