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

Upon hearing the summons from the goddess Nuwa, Zhao Gongming was puzzled, but a thought also stirred within him.

Subhuti had just gone to the East Sea to find the stone embryo when Nuwa summoned him. Could it be related to this matter?

With this in mind, Zhao Gongming sat upright in his Nine Dragons Incense Chariot and arrived in front of the Nuwa Palace.

Before he could speak, Nuwa spoke first: "What do you think of Subhuti's matter?"

As he spoke, with the roar of the Great Dao of Creation around him, Subhuti had already arrived at Flower Fruit Mountain, and the scene of him guarding the stone embryo had already unfolded.

Seeing this, Zhao Gongming thought to himself that it was indeed so, but he felt somewhat helpless.

What can this humble Taoist priest think?

Of course, you should sit and watch.

This matter involves the Dao Ancestor repaying the karmic debts of the Western Regions, and it is beyond my ability to intervene.

After organizing his thoughts, Zhao Gongming honestly replied, "Your Majesty, the matter concerning Subhuti is quite simple."

He just wants to take on apprentices.

Why does Your Majesty need to ask such a question?

Could it be that those two Western saints did not discuss this matter with the Empress?

Upon hearing this, Nuwa remained silent, but her expression clearly showed displeasure.

discuss?

That stone embryo was formed from a five-colored divine stone that she had left over when she mended the sky, and it had a significant connection with her.

Your Buddhist sect wants to accept disciples without even asking my opinion; that's rather unreasonable.

Of course, she wasn't good at scheming; otherwise, the reincarnated Lingzhuzi wouldn't have been taught to be the way she is by the Chan Sect.

Professional matters should be left to professionals.

This is also why she came to find Zhao Gongming today.

Thinking of this, Nuwa looked at Zhao Gongming and said, "Those two have not asked me!"

"I summoned you here today to ask you if you have a way to stop this."

Compared to the Chan Sect, Buddhism held an even lower place in Nuwa's heart, and she was unwilling to see a second "Spirit Pearl" appear.

Upon hearing this, a bitter smile immediately appeared on Zhao Gongming's face.

How to stop this?

This is a matter ordained by Heaven, and it concerns the Dao Ancestor Hongjun repaying the karmic debts in the West. How could I, a humble Daoist, possibly stop it?

He immediately replied, "Your Majesty, this disciple has no way to resolve this matter, but..."

"But what?"

Looking at the goddess Nuwa seated on her cloud bed, Zhao Gongming immediately asked, "Does Your Majesty still remember the matter of the Spirit Pearl?"

"It is precisely because I remember the matter of the Spirit Pearl that I wish to prevent that stone embryo from entering Buddhism!"

Nuwa answered directly.

Upon hearing this, Zhao Gongming admired the Heavenly Sage's foresight, which was truly remarkable. He realized that he knew about Sun Wukong's actions because he had memories of his past life.

Making a scene in the underworld, altering the Book of Life and Death, causing chaos in the Heavenly Court, taking away the magic staff that stabilizes the sea—these are just some of the many karmic obstacles they have created.

How much merit would a monkey have to accumulate to diminish this immense karmic burden?

But looking at the entire Journey to the West, who actually benefited?

The first time, Venus and Haotian persuaded the Monkey King to surrender, which can be considered as earning a lot of merit.

Then there were Cihang, Laozi, and Yang Jian, each of whom reaped a lot of merit from the monkey.

The third time, naturally, was when the Buddhist sect and Duobao got a huge advantage.

These guys have accumulated merit by subduing monkeys.

It's like stripping away all the merits and virtues from the monkey, layer by layer.

In contrast, what did the monkey actually gain?

In the Eight Trigrams Furnace, he obtained some dregs from alchemy and his eyes were damaged by the furnace fire. His innate great supernatural power, the Golden Eyes of Illusion, was forcibly transformed into Fiery Eyes of Truth.

The difference between the two is simply worlds apart.

No!

How can such a good thing be allowed to benefit others?

The waters of Journey to the West are too deep for you to handle. Even the Milky Way is a river, and I, a humble Taoist, am an amazing swimmer. You must let me handle this.

As for causing trouble for those guys, that's just a side effect!

Duobao?

hum!

I will block the entrance to Mount Sumeru and see if you dare to come out!

Furthermore, if the Sage Nuwa develops a grudge against Buddhism because of this matter, wouldn't that give Zhao more room to maneuver?

After thinking for a moment, Zhao Gongming organized his thoughts and said, "Your Majesty, the great trend of heaven and earth cannot be changed even by a sage!"

The stone fetus entered the Buddhist order, and the disciple was powerless to help.

However, this matter is not without room for maneuver.

What does this mean?

Upon hearing this, Zhao Gongming said solemnly, "This matter may cause the stone fetus some suffering. Your Majesty, please do not blame him!"

The Buddhist method of accumulating merit is to subdue demons. The closer one gets to the foot of Mount Sumeru, the more ferocious the demons become, and the deeper their karmic obstacles, making it easier for the Buddhists to subdue them and plan for future fortune.

If the stone fetus were to enter the Buddhist order, according to Buddhist principles, it would probably be even more powerful than the spirit pearl.

At that time, Di Zi will take action to teach him a lesson and, incidentally, enlighten him!

Therefore, regardless of the nature of Buddhism, the stone fetus will likely no longer have any goodwill towards Buddhism!

After the great calamity, the goddess took him back to the Nuwa Palace and gave him proper guidance!

Firstly, the Empress reaped the benefits without lifting a finger, allowing the Buddhist community to teach her disciples on her behalf.

Secondly, the stone embryo helped Buddhism flourish, which could be considered fulfilling its karmic connection with Buddhism, and therefore would not go against the natural order of things!

Upon hearing Zhao Gongming's plan, Nuwa was initially delighted, but then she glanced at Zhao Gongming and asked, "I'm afraid this matter is not as simple as you say, is it?"

Upon hearing Zhao Gongming's plan, Nuwa was initially delighted, but then she glanced at Zhao Gongming and asked, "I'm afraid this matter is not as simple as you say, is it?"

Say it!

"What are you plotting now, you little rascal?"

Based on Nuwa's understanding of Zhao Gongming's character, this guy wouldn't do anything without a profit, so he certainly wouldn't be as simple as he claimed.

Upon hearing this, Zhao Gongming immediately protested, "Your Majesty has misunderstood!"

"I am an upright person, what evil intentions could I possibly have?"

Nuwa glanced at Zhao Gongming, who was spouting nonsense, but did not expose him. Instead, she said, "I don't care what your plans are, just don't ruin the path of that stone embryo!"

However, I am unable to travel to the Three Realms; you will need to handle this matter personally!

"Saint Nuwa, this matter is rather improper. I am now the Ziwei Emperor, in charge of the Underworld Fengdu, and I am also busy with matters concerning the Sect Master..."

Before Zhao Gongming could finish speaking, Goddess Nuwa interrupted him calmly, saying, "After this is accomplished, I will naturally reward you handsomely!"

This is the Qiankun Cauldron, which can reverse the innate state. After the matter is accomplished, I can lend it to you for a Yuanhui!

Now, tell me, am I particular?

Upon seeing the simple, ancient cauldron that the Goddess Nuwa had taken out, Zhao Gongming's heart skipped a beat.

It is an innate treasure, and it can also be used to reverse the acquired nature and transform the origin of a living being. Even if it can only be used for one eon, its value is already immeasurable.

He patted his chest and assured them:

"Your Majesty is always particular; how could you not be?"

Your Majesty, please rest assured, Your Majesty's affairs are your disciple Zhao Gongming's affairs!

"Leave this matter to your disciple. Your Majesty, please stay in the Nuwa Palace and await my good news!"