Primordial Era: A God-Level Choice, Possessing Zhao Gongming at the Start.

Chapter 481 Jin Chan's Scheme to Obtain Buddhist Scriptures from the West

At the Great Thunder Temple, in the main hall, the chanting of Buddhist hymns filled the air, golden flowers fell from the sky, and golden lotuses sprang from the ground!

The Medicine Buddha sat on the lotus platform, calmly looking at Guanyin, Manjushri, and Samantabhadra. "The journey to the West, shall we begin?"

Guanyin forced herself to say, "Your Majesty, Jiang Liuer said he needs to rest for a while."

"Take a break?"

"The Buddhist journey to the West concerns the future and prosperity of Buddhism; there is no time for him to rest."

The pharmacist frowned.

Guanyin said helplessly, "Jin Chanzi said that if he is not allowed to rest, he will not continue his journey westward."

After Guanyin finished speaking, she raised her head and said, "Buddha, I feel that Jin Chanzi has changed somewhat since his reincarnation this time."

"It's changed?"

"Indeed, Jin Chanzi has changed; he's become arrogant. Could he be on the side of the Sage?"

Guanyin spoke hesitantly.

"Absolutely impossible."

The pharmacist shook his head decisively. He glanced at Guanyin and solemnly said, "Go tell Jin Chanzi that the Buddhist journey to the west is urgent. Rest is acceptable, but the rest period must not be too long."

"Yes."

Guanyin set off again, arriving at Jin Guang Temple. After telling Jiang Liuer, she left.

Jiang Liuer watched Guanyin's departing figure, a cold glint in his eyes!

The reason for delaying the westward journey was not that they really wanted to rest.

It's just a delaying tactic!

The aura of calamity is growing stronger every day, and everything is brewing.

The longer it drags on, the stronger the calamity will become, and the more powerful the counterattack will be!

According to the original plan, the extent of the benefits that Buddhism would gain after the westward journey would be matched by the extent of the blows it would suffer.

At Jin Guang Temple, Jiang Liuer settled down completely, ordering people to collect all the books they could find and gather them at the temple, where he began to read them.

Time flies, and a year has passed!

The number of people facing calamity has increased by about five percent compared to a year ago!

During this time, Guanyin came to persuade Jiang Liuer, but he resolutely refused.

Time flies like water, and in the blink of an eye, four or five years have passed!

The rate at which the calamity energy of heaven and earth is increasing is accelerating, already 1.3 times that of several years ago.

The Buddhist monks are urging us more and more frequently.

Jiang Liuer calculated that the time was right, and after Guanyin came to urge him again, he decisively agreed.

Then he entered the palace, the Taiji Hall, where Li Shimin finished his day's work, still full of energy.

He smiled and asked Jiang Liuer, "Master, what brings you to my Taiji Hall today?"

"I have come today to ask Your Majesty for a matter."

Li Shimin frowned slightly. "What are you saying, Master? Speak freely if you have something to say."

"I wish to travel to the Western Paradise to worship Buddha and seek scriptures. I will retrieve the Great Completion Buddhist Scripture from the Great Thunderclap Temple."

"Within the territory of our Great Tang Dynasty, there are already enough Buddhist scriptures; why need more?"

Li Shimin was not actually interested in Buddhism. He only convened the Water and Land Dharma Assembly out of desperation. As it turned out, Buddhism was really not that great.

Jiang Liuer didn't speak, but simply pointed to the sky. Li Shimin immediately understood. "Then how long will this journey to the West to obtain the scriptures take?"

Jiang Liuer shook his head. "I don't know, maybe a few years, maybe several decades."

Li Shimin thought for a moment, "The journey to the West is a matter of great importance. I need to consult with someone. Master, please wait a moment."

Li Shimin arrived at the Taiji Hall and summoned his civil and military officials to discuss the matter.

Ultimately, with Li Shimin's strong support, the journey to the west was completed very easily.

Jiang Liuer returned to Jin Guang Temple, where Guanyin was already waiting for him.

"How is the matter? Has the King of Tang agreed?"

A crucial part of the westward journey was obtaining the Tang emperor's consent.

If the Tang emperor agrees, it means that Mahayana Buddhism has gained official recognition, and its spread will naturally proceed smoothly and successfully.

Without official endorsement, even if the Buddhist community successfully retrieves the scriptures, it will not gain any benefit.

Jiang Liuer nodded. "The Tang Emperor has agreed, and the journey to the West to obtain Buddhist scriptures will begin soon."

"Alright, I'll go back and report to the Buddha right away."

Guanyin hurriedly left Jin Guang Temple. During this time, she had been running around and felt that she had lost a lot of weight.

In the Great Thunder Temple, in the main hall, the Medicine Master smiled and said, "Alright, let's begin our journey to the west."

After speaking, two items appeared in his hands: a brocade cassock and a nine-ringed tin staff.

Shining brightly, inlaid with various jewels and jade, radiating dazzling colors, it is clear at a glance that it is an extraordinary item.

These are secondary matters. If a person with great supernatural powers were here, they would be able to see the Heavenly Tribulation Qi contained in the brocade cassock and the nine-ringed staff!

In other words, these two spiritual treasures are treasures of the Heavenly Dao, treasures born in response to the great calamity.

"Go to Chang'an again and give this treasure to Jiang Liuer."

"Yes."

Guanyin accepted the treasure and then left the Great Thunder Temple.

In the Taiji Hall, Li Shimin summoned his civil and military officials to begin the daily morning meeting.

Just then, someone outside the hall exclaimed in surprise.

Li Shimin frowned. "Who is making such a racket? Go out and see."

The old eunuch beside Li Shimin hurriedly went out and came back shortly after, reporting, "Your Majesty, an immortal has arrived outside, requesting an audience with Your Majesty."

"An immortal?"

"Let him in."

Li Shimin waved his hand.

A short while later, the old eunuch and an old monk with white hair and beard walked in.

Beside the old monk was a young novice monk, holding a nine-ringed staff in one hand and dragging a red plate in the other.

"Is the Tang Emperor planning to send someone to the Western Paradise to retrieve the Buddhist scriptures?"

"Exactly."

Li Shimin could not deny it.

The old monk smiled and said, "The journey to the West to obtain the scriptures is truly a time of great benefit to the country and its people. The Mahayana Buddhist scriptures contain unparalleled wisdom."

Li Shimin said impatiently, "What do you two masters want to say? Just say it."

An awkward expression flashed across the old monk's face. "My disciple and I traveled the world and obtained two treasures. The first is a brocade cassock, and the second is a nine-ringed staff. I heard that the Tang Emperor was going to send someone to the Western Paradise to retrieve the scriptures, so I specially gave them to the pilgrim."

"My disciple, why don't you quickly show it to the Tang Emperor?"

The young novice monk lifted the red cloth covering the nine-ringed staff and spread out his brocade cassock. Instantly, the Taiji Hall was filled with dazzling jewels.

"What a wonderful treasure!"

"They actually took out such a rare treasure."

"Hiss, these two monks are no ordinary people."

Li Shimin said, "Very well, I will pass it on to the pilgrims."

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

The old monk clasped his hands together and led the young novice monk out of the hall.

Soon, Li Shimin handed over the brocade cassock and the nine-ringed staff to Jiang Liuer.

Jiang Liuer donned the kasaya and held the nine-ringed staff, instantly transforming from a handsome young man into a high-ranking Buddhist monk, radiating a divine aura and displaying an extraordinary appearance.

After everything was ready, Li Shimin officially announced that he was ordering Jiang Liuer to go to the Western Paradise to retrieve the Buddhist scriptures!

On this day, all the civil and military officials in Chang'an City turned out, and Emperor Taizong of Tang, Li Shimin, personally saw Jiang Liuer off outside the city.

Li Shimin ordered someone to bring imperial wine and solemnly toasted Jiang Liuer, saying, "Your journey to the Western Paradise will be fraught with peril. I will be waiting for you to return in Chang'an."

After saying that, he drank it all in one gulp.

Jiang Liuer also raised his wine cup, "Your Majesty, rest assured, I will return."

(End of this chapter)