Primordial Era: The Ten Deadly Formations are Broken, Shen Gongbao Asks Me to Come Out of the Mounta

Looking at Zhao Gongming, who was sitting upright in the Nine Dragons Incense Chariot, Dizang bowed and asked, "This humble monk is Dizang. May I ask what business Your Majesty has?"

This Ziwei Emperor built palaces and temples at the foot of Mount Sumeru, and even chased the Buddha into the chaotic starry sky.

Although the Buddha spoke lightly, the Buddhist monks present were merely leaving him with a token gesture.

They've been chased all the way into the chaotic starry sky, what else is there to explain?

Zhao Gongming looked at Ksitigarbha before him and said, "You have great perseverance and lofty aspirations, which I greatly admire!"

However, the underworld is orderly. If you are allowed to convert the souls of the dead in this way, it will disrupt the order of the underworld!

Such karmic consequences are something that even your two saintly masters could not bear, let alone you!

Do you realize what your actions mean?

"This humble monk does not know, and hopes Your Majesty can enlighten me!" Ksitigarbha answered honestly, which surprised Zhao Gongming.

He suddenly realized that this bald man seemed even more formidable than those two Western saints!

After a brief silence, Zhao Gongming explained, "Since you have made a grand vow and gained the approval of Heaven, I will not stop you!"

However, if you want to experience all of hell, then you must start from the Nine Netherworlds!

"After you have delivered all the souls from the depths of hell, come back and discuss with me the matter of the salvation of the souls in the eighteen levels of hell!"

Upon hearing this, Ksitigarbha was stunned and stood there dumbfounded.

What is the Nine Netherworld?

In the underworld, isn't there only eighteen levels of hell?

Ksitigarbha, puzzled, asked directly, "May I ask Your Majesty, where is the Nine Netherworld, and what is its connection to Hell?"

Zhao Gongming glanced at Ksitigarbha and realized that Ksitigarbha was not like a disciple of the Western Sect at all; he was more like a brute.

I was at least somewhat prepared, which is why I dared to act recklessly a few times.

This guy, who doesn't even know where the real hell is, dares to make such a grand vow as "I will not become a Buddha until hell is empty."

But at that moment, Zhao Gongming had a sudden thought and spoke again: "I can only tell you that these eighteen levels of hell are only the outermost layer of hell!"

In the primordial world, there are ninety-nine layers of the Netherworld, also known as the Nine Netherworlds, which are the true Avici Hell.

Houtu, out of great compassion, transformed herself into the underworld and the cycle of reincarnation, creating the eighteen levels of hell, merely to prevent more souls from falling into them.

By the way, you can go to the Hell of Karmic Fire below the Nine Netherworlds, where Dipankara Buddha is being tortured.

If you have any doubts, just ask him; he will answer them without hesitation.

However, there is one thing: this hell is not empty. Not only can you not attain enlightenment and become a Buddha, but you can also not step out of the Nine Netherworld!

Otherwise, I will not let you off easily and will cast you into hell to suffer the karmic fire punishment alongside that of Dipankara!

Looking at Zhao Gongming's stern tone, Dizang finally came to his senses. It seemed that this matter had gotten out of hand.

However, upon seeing the endless stream of souls in the underworld, his expression hardened.

"If that's the case, then as long as hell remains empty, this humble monk will not leave hell. Your Majesty, this humble monk departs!"

After bowing and paying his respects, Ksitigarbha immediately headed towards the Nine Netherworlds.

This scene made Zhao Gongming shake his head. He never expected that the Buddhist sect created by the two Western Saints, who were always fond of taking advantage, would produce a true Buddha.

But do you really think the souls of the dead there are easy to appease?

If it were really that easy to convert, then what is the purpose of Meng Po's soup?

After drinking a bowl of Meng Po soup, one forgets both past and present lives.

The obsession naturally dissipated, and the effect came quickly and decisively.

However, regardless of what Ksitigarbha thinks, from now on he can only do things out of compassion.

Thinking of this, Zhao Gongming's expression shifted, and he said, "Since you've come to my Underworld, why bother with all this secrecy?"

Upon hearing this, Subhuti, who had followed Ksitigarbha to the underworld, knew he could not hide it any longer and immediately revealed himself.

I can't just not show up!

The West's arrangement for Ksitigarbha to enter the underworld is not out of genuine compassion, but merely an attempt to interfere in the affairs of the underworld.

Who would have thought that Ksitigarbha, that reckless fellow, would make such a grand vow without a word, and it was even recognized by the Heavenly Dao. Even a sage could not change it.

That's fine.

Now that Zhao Gongming has trapped Dizang in the Nine Netherworlds, if Dizang were to join the Buddhist order, it would be a double loss.

They lost a disciple with great potential, while the underworld gained Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva, who is dedicated to saving the souls of the dead. It's like they lost out big time.

Thinking of this, Subhuti also said to Zhao Gongming, "Your Majesty's actions seem to be too domineering."

Ksitigarbha has a great vow: "I will not become a Buddha until the hells are emptied!"

But why did the Emperor imprison him in the Netherworld, where hell remains unemptied and he cannot leave?

Looking at Subhuti questioning him, Zhao Gongming sneered and said, "Are you teaching me how to do things?"

Are you acting as a saint?

Or should he assume the identity of the Three Corpses of a Saint?

"I am the leader of the Jie Sect, and in terms of rank, I am equal to your Western Sect Leader. Why should I need your advice on what I do?"

Upon hearing Zhao Gongming's words, Subhuti trembled with anger. This arrogant Ziwei Emperor was simply too arrogant!

Upon hearing Zhao Gongming's words, Subhuti trembled with anger. This arrogant Ziwei Emperor was simply too arrogant!

After all, he was a saint with three corpses, representing the will of the Heavenly Saint.

But on second thought, Zhao Gongming's words seemed to make sense; his position as the leader of the Jie Sect was the same as that of his two original selves.

Moreover, this underworld is the home turf of this Ziwei Emperor, who is on good terms with the peaceful Meng Po.

If things really get out of hand, not only will we be unable to rescue Ksitigarbha, but we might even lose ourselves.

Thinking of this, Subhuti suppressed his anger and said, "I dare not interfere with the Emperor's actions, but this matter concerns my Buddhist disciples, and I..."

Before Subhuti could finish speaking, Zhao Gongming impatiently interrupted him, saying, "Enough! Your Buddhist sect wants to interfere in the affairs of the underworld, but I haven't settled accounts with you yet!"

Ha ha!

Do you really think the underworld is so easy to interfere with?

If you, the Buddhist sect, want to rescue Ksitigarbha, that's fine; if you want to interfere in the underworld, that's not impossible either!

First, if your Buddhist sect acts in the underworld and disrupts the order of the underworld, you will bear all the consequences.

Don't think that throwing out two pieces will make things go away!

Every ten thousand years, your Buddhist sect must make a vow to Heaven to settle accounts with Heaven regarding the karma of the underworld and to counteract the fortune and merit of your Buddhist sect!

Second, find the Peacock Bodhisattva in your Buddhist sect, remove the restriction on its primordial spirit, and set it free!

If you dare to agree, let alone release Ksitigarbha, what if I allow Buddhism to reside in the underworld?

Ha ha!

To reap without sowing, and to neglect one's parents and elders.

Do you Buddhists really think you can manipulate the fortunes and merits of the underworld just by talking?

Do you really think that we cultivators of the Underworld are like mortals, whom we can fool at will?

My Xuanmen sect's entanglements of karma are naturally settled through divine calamities. I wonder how your Buddhist sect will repay the karma it has tainted?