Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva also calmed down at this moment. With the strength of Qin Guangwang at the early stage of Golden Immortal, Zhu Moye was only at the quasi-earthly immortal level. The difference between the two was two major realms and seven minor realms. How could Qin Guangwang not be able to deal with this brat Zhu Moye?

Damn it, you damn bastard!

Thinking of this, Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva felt a pang of pain in his heart, and with a "puff", he spat out another mouthful of golden blood. After returning to the Buddhist temple, Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva immediately retreated to practice, suppressing his inner demons with the boundless Buddhist Dharma.

the other side.

Zhu Moye watched Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva leave. He hooked his finger at the Di Ting divine beast and said with a smile, "Come here, Di Ting, take your master away from here and back to the human world." As soon as he finished speaking, the Di Ting divine beast reluctantly walked to Zhu Moye, squatted down, and let Zhu Moye ride on it. With four legs stepping on the clouds, it leaped into the sky, turned into a white light, and disappeared in front of King Qin Guang and Judge Cui.

"Lord Qin Guangwang, are you okay?"

Judge Cui was seriously injured this time, but he's feeling much better now, not as badly injured as Emperor Zhong Kui. His peripheral vision caught sight of Prince Qin Guang, and seeing blood splattered all over his body, he asked worriedly.

"The king is fine."

King Qin Guang waved his hand, and the scars on his body healed with the speed of the naked eye, leaving no trace. King Qin Guang withdrew his gaze, and his aura suddenly changed, becoming full of majesty, a completely different person. With a simple wave of his hand, the ruined Qin Guang Palace was restored to its original state, intact.

He stepped forward and headed straight for the Qin Guang Palace. Witnessing Prince Qin Guang's extraordinary abilities and profound magic, Judge Cui was filled with astonishment. Without a word, he followed Prince Qin Guang, and the two entered the palace one after the other.

"Judge Cui, do you know why it's called the Book of Life and Death?" King Qin Guang grasped at the air, and the air seemed to freeze. Two streaks of white light flew in from afar, landing on his palm, transforming into the Book of Life and Death and the Soul-Catching Pen. "That's because it's only a portion of the Book of Life and Death. These two treasures were born with great merit. Even a saint cannot destroy them."

……

The sea of ​​blood in the underworld.

In a palace beneath the sea of ​​blood, the old ancestor of the Styx sat on a lotus pedestal atop a twelfth-grade karmic fire red lotus. His body ablaze with karmic fire, he suddenly opened his eyes, counted with his fingers, and smiled without saying a word, "This boy really didn't disappoint this Sect Leader. He actually caused the bald donkey to suffer a few losses."

"Ancestor, what exactly happened?" Seeing Ancestor Minghe mumbling to himself, the Demon King Zizai Tianbo Xun was very confused and asked, "Ancestor, please explain a few things and clear up this disciple's confusion."

"Zhu Moye is the Heaven-approved Emperor of Slaughter. That bald donkey forced his conversion, creating a karmic connection between him and Zhu Moye, provoking his inner demons and causing him to fall from the Quasi-Sage realm to the Daluo Golden Immortal realm." The Styx Patriarch smiled and said, "This time, the bald donkey's vitality was severely damaged. And the witch clan is also very calculating, secretly tripping him up, causing Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva to suffer a loss."

"Witch Clan? Old Ancestor, are you saying that King Qin Guang and his men did this on purpose?"

Chapter 506: Buddhist Saints (Part 1)

"Of course!"

The Styx Patriarch nodded and said, "Although most of the Wu Clan's powerful members have perished and retreated from the prehistoric world, a glimmer of hope has remained, entering the underworld. Even without a powerful leader, the Wu Clan should not be underestimated. The Wu Clan is truly a clan that leaves a lasting impression. Nowadays, the world has probably long forgotten the descendants of the Wu Clan who linger in the underworld."

"Ancestor, aren't the Wu Clan afraid of offending that bald monk Ksitigarbha and the Western Buddhist sect?" The Demon King Zizai Tianbo Xun frowned and said, "Now that Buddhism is flourishing, aren't the Wu Clan afraid of being plotted against by Buddhism?!"

"Plot?" The Styx Patriarch laughed meaningfully. "Western Buddhism has long been plotting against the Wu Clan. Millions of years ago, in order to give the Wu Clan a glimmer of hope, Hou Tu Niangniang willingly incarnated into the Six Paths of Reincarnation to complete the Heavenly Path, earn great merit, and preserve the Wu Clan's bloodline, forcing the Wu Clan to take refuge in the underworld. Although Hou Tu Niangniang incarnated into the Six Paths of Reincarnation, the Wu Clan lacked a powerful leader, but their strength should not be underestimated. Meanwhile, Western Buddhism, while Hou Tu Niangniang was incarnated into the Six Paths of Reincarnation, set its sights on the underworld. The reason that Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva, the bald monk, refused to become a Buddha was a hidden ploy by Buddhism. Tell me, if the Wu Clan doesn't plot against Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva, who will they plot against?"

"I see."

The demon king, Zizaitian Poxun, suddenly realized, "No wonder Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva made a vow that will never be fulfilled: 'I will not attain Buddhahood until hell is empty.' It turns out this is a hidden trick of Buddhism."

"Originally, this leader had no intention of interfering in Buddhist affairs, nor did he want to care about reality. However, Buddhism has gone too far and is unreasonable. He is dealing with the underworld and has even set his sights on this leader." The old man of the Styx narrowed his eyes, a cold light flashing, and snorted, "This leader will not let you off easily!"

Turning around, he changed the subject: "Zizaitian Po Xun!"

"Disciple is here." The demon king Zizai Tianbo Xun replied respectfully, "What are your instructions, ancestor?"

"I'm going out to meet a fellow Taoist. You will rule the Netherworld Blood Sea for the time being." The Styx Patriarch issued an order: "While I'm away, if that bald donkey Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva copies books and recites scriptures by the Blood Sea again, you will destroy his Buddhist temple for me. I'll take responsibility for this matter, so go ahead and do it!"

"Yes, ancestor!"

The demon king Zizai Tianbo Xun nodded and said, "Disciple obeys your command."

"Styx!"

A projection appeared in the Nether Palace, it was an old Taoist priest.

"Who on earth are you? How dare you break into the Netherworld Blood Sea and even call the ancestor by his name? Who are you? Come here immediately." The face of the Demon King Zizai Tianbo Xun changed. Someone had actually broken in. He shouted, "Otherwise, I will let you see the power of the Netherworld Blood Sea."

"hehe."

The old Taoist's face was calm, neither angry nor anxious, as he stood there motionless. Although a projection, the aura he exuded was no less ferocious than that of the Zizai Tian Boxun Demon King, and even more ferocious. Seeing this, the Zizai Tian Boxun Demon King was extremely surprised. Who on earth could this person be? A mere projection possessed the strength of a Daluo Jinxian. Could it be that the other party's true strength was at the Quasi-Sage level, a master of the same level as the ancestor?

The old Taoist smiled and said, "Fellow Daoist Minghe, your eldest disciple, the Demon King Zizai Tianbo Xun, doesn't seem to welcome me very much."

The Demon King Zizai Tian Boxun was horrified, but from the other party's words, he could tell that this old Taoist was not an enemy. From the word "Daoist friend" he said, he could hear that this person seemed to have a very good relationship with the ancestor. The Demon King Zizai Tian Boxun changed his attitude to a respectful one, "Senior, Zizai Tian Boxun simply mistakenly thought that an enemy had entered the Netherworld Blood Sea. Please don't be offended."

"Don't blame those who don't know."

The old Taoist shook his head and smiled, "Don't be humble, fellow Taoist Minghe, you have accepted a good disciple."

"It's funny."

The Styx Patriarch, who had been silent for a long time, shook his head and said, "Fellow Daoist, why did you project your avatar across the Sea of ​​Blood? Is there something important? Feel free to tell me."

"Fellow Daoist Minghe, I've heard a little about your discussion of the Dao." The old Taoist smiled and said, "I, too, would like to discuss the Dao with you. Therefore, I've come uninvited. I wonder if Fellow Daoist Minghe welcomes my arrival. If you don't, I'll leave the Sea of ​​Blood now."

"Fellow Daoist, you're joking." Upon hearing this, the old ancestor of the Styx was delighted and said with a smile, "It is an honor for Styx that fellow Daoist can come out of seclusion and participate in the discussion of the Dao. This "Dao" must be wonderful."

"Fellow Taoist is so complimentary!"

The old Taoist chuckled and said, "It's getting late. Fellow Daoist Minghe, would you like to set off with me?"

"Alright, I'm about to leave, so why not have someone accompany me on the journey?" The Styx Patriarch smiled and said, "It will save us from being bored on the road." After a pause, the Styx Patriarch stood up and made a "please" gesture, "Daoyou, please!"

"How to do it?"

The old Taoist also made a gesture, and said calmly, "Fellow Daoist Minghe, please come in!"

"Why don't we go together?"

The ancestor of the Styx could not move and just stood there.

"Alright!"

The old Taoist nodded, and he and the ancestor of the Styx turned into two golden lights, soaring into the sky, leaving the Netherworld Sea of ​​Blood, casting a spell to break open a space channel, drilled in, and disappeared.

……

Beyond the thirty-three heavens is the realm of bliss.

Before a palace, the Celestial Saints, Zhunti and Jieyin, were playing chess. Suddenly, they both stopped. Zhunti calculated with his fingers and said calmly, "Brother, something terrible has happened in the underworld. Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva is plagued by karma, his inner demons have arisen, and he has been severely injured, falling from the realm of Buddha to the realm of Bodhisattva."

"When Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva was first sent to the underworld, a karmic connection was established between him and the Wu Clan. This is his calamity." The Taoist Jie Yin had a bitter expression on his face, clasping his hands together as he spoke, "If he survives, Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva will truly attain the realm of Buddhahood. If he fails, he will remain in the Bodhisattva realm for eternity. Unless the great cause he set forth can be fulfilled, then he still has a chance of attaining Buddhahood."

"I will not attain Buddhahood until hell is empty. Emptying hell is easier said than done."

Chapter 507: Among the Buddhist Saints

Taoist Zhunti shook his head, clasped his hands together and said, "The difficulty of this calamity depends entirely on Ksitigarbha's luck."

"Of course."

The Taoist Jie Yin had a bitter face and clasped his hands together, saying, "There is a plan in the dark."

"This Zhu Moye is actually the Slaughterer of Humanity." Zhunti Taoist placed his white chess piece on the board, a golden light flashing. "Is a new great calamity approaching? He is truly an anomaly. Could this child be connected to a new, immeasurable calamity? Otherwise, the secrets of heaven wouldn't be so obscure. Even I can't get a glimpse of it. However, after the immeasurable calamity, Buddhism flourished."

"The laws of nature are unpredictable. Junior brother, please do not speculate on 'God's will.'" The Taoist Jieyin dropped his black piece, and a flash of golden light swept across the entire chessboard, giving him the upper hand. "The appearance of such an unusual number will probably have a significant impact on the previous layout."

"Of course."

Zhunti Taoist nodded and said, "There are fifty great ways, forty-nine of which are derived from the heavens, and one has disappeared. This child is a variable, a variable." Zhunti Taoist said "variable" twice and pinched the child again. "In the future, there may be even more variables. I wonder what plans you have, brother?"

"This child's appearance is heaven's will!" Jie Yin Taoist said with a bitter face, neither sad nor happy: "Since it is heaven's will, we cannot act against it. We should just obey the arrangements of heaven and do not need to make any more preparations."

"Senior brother, no!"

Taoist Zhunti shook his head and said, "This move is crucial to whether Buddhism can truly flourish. Although the Three Pure Ones and the Jade Emperor haven't made any moves, who knows if they've already laid out their pieces, preparing for another round of chess? This move is crucial in the Buddhist-Taoist conflict. Buddhism cannot afford to lose. We must completely seize the fortune of Eastern Taoism and ensure its long-term prosperity."

"Junior brother."

The Taoist Jie Yin had a bitter face and clasped his hands together. He said, "Since you have made up your mind, no matter how much I advise you, you will not listen. It is better to follow your heart. I just don't know what your plans are. I would like to hear more details."

"This boy and I have a connection to the West. I intend to convert him to Buddhism and eliminate this uncertainty." Zhunti Taoist counted with his fingers and frowned. The heavenly secrets were hazy, and he could not calculate Zhu Moye's past, present, and future. A clone, identical to Zhunti Taoist, emerged from his body. The clone nodded to Zhunti Taoist and clasped his hands together. "Daoist friend, leave this matter to me."

"Thank you, fellow Taoist."

The Taoist Zhunti nodded and put his hands together.

call out!

The incarnation of the Taoist Master Zhunti chanted a Buddhist name and then flew away into the air.

Taoist Zhunti said, "Brother, continue playing chess."

"Junior brother." The Taoist Jie Yin frowned, his face looked even more miserable. He sighed in his heart, but said nothing more. He continued to play chess with the Taoist Zhunti wholeheartedly and did not give any more advice.

……

Biyou Palace.

Tongtian Patriarch counted on his fingers, frowned, and looked extremely puzzled, but then revealed a faint joy, "It is God's will! Killing the Human Emperor, causing chaos in the underworld, and forcing a Buddhist bald donkey Bodhisattva to be infected with inner demons, it is truly God's will."

After a pause, Tongtian Patriarch's expression was a bit strange. "Those old monsters from the Shura Sect, the Minghe Patriarch, are also coming out to interfere with Buddhism and Taoism, and join forces with Taoism to deal with Buddhism? Or do they want to profit from it?!"

"Master, what's the good news?" Seeing Master Tongtian suddenly happy, the Water and Fire Boy asked in confusion, "Could it be that a new immeasurable catastrophe is about to begin? I'd like to hear the details."

"You're not stupid either. You guessed a few things right. A new great calamity is coming." Tongtian Patriarch's gaze fell on the Water and Fire Boy. "A new great calamity is about to arrive, and the saints will face off again. This calamity is the key to the victory or defeat of the battle between Buddhism and Taoism. If we lose this great calamity again, Buddhism will seize the fortune of Eastern Taoism and prosper from then on. Conversely, if Taoism wins, it will be able to reverse the disadvantage of the Conferred Gods calamity."

"So, is a new, immeasurable catastrophe really about to begin? I wonder who will be the protagonist of this catastrophe?" The Water and Fire Boy's face changed drastically, and then he showed some joy. "Master, are you planning to..."

"That's right." Tongtian Sect Master's expression turned grim, and he said in a cold voice: "Two Saints of the West, Laozi, Yuanshi Tianzun, I will never let you plot against me. It's time to end the cause and effect."

"But, Master." As Tongtian's attendant, Shuihuo Tongzi was not afraid of Tongtian's blame and said bluntly, "The Jie Sect is now isolated. How can we fight them?"

"Jie Jiao."

Tongtian Patriarch's expression became even more gloomy. When he mentioned "Jiejiao", a memory emerged from his mind:

The conflict between Buddhism and Taoism flared up among the Three Pure Ones. Tongtian Patriarch deployed the Immortal-Slaying Sword Formation. Taishang Laojun allied with Yuanshi Tianzun and, at the cost of Buddhism's prosperity in the Central Plains, enlisted the aid of the Western Saints, Jie Yin and Zhunti. The Four Saints met to slay the Immortals, effectively breaking the Immortal-Slaying Formation. Tongtian Patriarch lost his four swords, suffered several blows from Laozi, and was struck by Zhunti's Blessing Pestle, leaving him humiliated. Later, upon returning to the Biyou Palace, he attempted to deploy the Ten Thousand Immortals Formation, but the Immortal Chang'er Dingguang, entrusted with this important task, betrayed the Jie Sect. This event resulted in Tongtian Patriarch's resounding defeat.

Eight thousand Jiejiao disciples were brutally slaughtered, and three thousand were trapped and abducted. Tongtian Patriarch's Jiejiao lineage was completely shattered. The Jiejiao sect, once renowned for its "veneration by all Buddhas and homage by all immortals," was now a bygone era.

After betraying Jiejiao, the Long-Eared Dingguang Immortal defected to Western Buddhism and was listed as Dingguang Joyful Buddha by Zhunti and Jieyin. The other 3,000 Jiejiao disciples became Buddhist mounts, which really pissed off this leader!

The other half of his disciples were also included in the Conferred God List, leaving Tongtian Patriarch alone, with only the Water and Fire Boy to serve him, and his mount, Kui Niu. Thinking of this, Tongtian Patriarch's face turned cold, and he wished he could skin Laozi, Yuanshi Tianzun, and the two Western Saints alive. However, as the Water and Fire Boy had said, the Jie Sect was weak and could not confront them head-on.

Otherwise, you will go back to the old ways and end up in a miserable defeat!

However, Tongtian Sect Master had his own plans and summoned Kuiniu, "Let's go to the Wa Palace outside the thirty-three heavens. This Sect Master wants to meet Junior Sister Nuwa."

Chapter 508: Buddhist Saints (Part 2)

"Yes, Master."

Kui Niu is a jet-black water buffalo, surrounded by auspicious light and auspicious clouds rising from its body. Its horns are shaped like crescent moons, and the Tai Chi Bagua pattern is etched in the center of its forehead. It is seen crawling on the ground.

After Tongtian Patriarch sat on the Kui Niu, he instructed, "Water and Fire Boy, I will temporarily leave the management of the Biyou Palace in your hands. Please take good care of the house."

"Yes, Master."

The Water and Fire Boy nodded and said respectfully, "Master, please rest assured."

Tongtian Patriarch patted Kuiniu's head, and Kuiniu stood up, its four legs treading on a multicolored auspicious cloud. It soared into the sky, heading for the Wahuang Palace, thirty-three days away. Along the way, auspicious light and auspicious mist shone in a dazzling array of colors. As its four legs stepped on the auspicious cloud, a rumbling sound of thunder was heard.

call out!

Tongtian Patriarch rode the Kui Ox to the front of the Wa Palace outside the Thirty-three Heavens. A pretty young girl came out to greet him and said respectfully, "Tongtian Patriarch, Nuwa has predicted your visit and has sent Yang Chan to greet you."

"Ah."

Tongtian Sect Master dismounted Kuiniu and entered the Nuwa Palace with Yang Chan, arriving at a courtyard. Nuwa was sipping tea, and Yang Chan respectfully said, "Nuwa, the Sage Tongtian has arrived."

"Chan'er, there's nothing for you to do here, go down!" Nuwa stood up and waved her hand, signaling Yang Chan to leave first. Yang Chan replied, "Yes, Nuwa," and she left.

"Brother Tongtian, long time no see." Nuwa asked Tongtian to sit down, poured him a cup of fragrant tea, and said with a smile, "I apologize for not welcoming you in person. Brother, please forgive me, but please don't blame me."

"Junior sister, it's Senior Brother who's come to visit unexpectedly. How abrupt." Tongtian Patriarch shook his head. He wasn't one for pretense or pretense, always being straightforward and honest. This had led to him making enemies everywhere during the Conferred Gods Tribulation. Furthermore, the Jie Sect was too ostentatious, claiming to be "a pilgrimage of ten thousand immortals." Not only had he been targeted by the Two Saints of the West, but even his fellow disciples, Yuanshi Tianzun and Laozi, were plotting against him. Therefore, he stated his purpose directly, "Senior Brother needs Junior Sister's help with something."

"Brother, please speak."

Nuwa smiled and said, "I will never refuse anything that is within my ability."

"A new great calamity of heaven and earth is about to begin," said Tongtian Patriarch. "After this calamity, Western Buddhism will seize the fortune of Taoism and prosper forever, while Taoism will decline. If Taoism prevails, it will flourish again. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, the last of the great calamities of heaven and earth. If we lose, there will be no more. I will completely sever the cause and effect of the Conferred Gods calamity! We, the Three Pure Ones, are the true Pangu sect, while Buddhism is merely a side sect that has robbed the East of its fortune through scheming. The Jie Sect was also wiped out because of this incident. Junior sister, please give me a helping hand."

"Brother, are you planning to make another move?" Nuwa frowned, puzzled. "Brother, so much time has passed, why are you still so persistent?"

"Perhaps it's obsession!" Tongtian Patriarch said with a wry smile, "I also want to let go. But how can I let go and see things clearly? Laozi and Yuanshi, both of whom are orthodox Pangu sects, gave up the fortune of the East to plot against me, leading to the prosperity of Western Buddhism. And because of this, most of the disciples of Jiejiao were listed on the Conferred God List and were controlled by the Heavenly Court. The remaining 3,000 disciples were even deceived and deceived by that old scoundrel Zhunti. I really can't swallow this anger. If it weren't for my teacher stopping me, I would have re-refined the earth, water, fire and wind and created the prehistoric world again."

"Brother, I really can't help you..." Nuwa shook her head and said, "I'm really powerless. Please forgive me, Brother. It's not that I don't want to help, but I don't want to see my fellow disciples fighting each other again."

"Junior sister, have you forgotten how Yuanshi plotted against you? He captured the demons and slaughtered the human race, slandered you for not helping them, and joined forces with me to exclude you, and even deprived you of the human race's luck." Tongtian Patriarch said with murderous eyes, gritting his teeth, "Junior sister, Yuanshi and I are plotting against even our own family. Can you swallow this? I thought you felt the same way as me and would definitely lend me a hand. It turns out that I was just overthinking this. Since you are unwilling to help, I can only do it myself. If all else fails, I will practice earth, water, fire, and wind again in advance, and then open the prehistoric world and part ways."

Tongtian Patriarch stood up and turned away, "Junior sister, don't say I didn't warn you. I've calculated the secrets of heaven. The demon race is also a pawn in this catastrophe. You're in the game, so take care of yourself!"

"Senior brother, wait a minute!"

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