vstars Chapter 18 What nonsense are you spouting?
Chapter 18 What nonsense are you spouting?
After a moment of contemplation, Jieyin said, "The situation in the Underworld is currently complicated, and I am unable to send other cultivators to assist you."
However, I have other plans.
After you leave Mount Sumeru, do not go to the underworld.
Instead, we went to Jiuhua Mountain first, where there is a small grotto.
Within the grotto dwells a strange beast named Di Ting.
This beast has a tiger's head, a single horn, dog's ears, a dragon's body, a lion's tail, and qilin's feet.
They are adept at listening to all kinds of secrets, discerning the good and evil in people's hearts, and recognizing all things in the world.
With this beast's assistance, you won't be able to act with impunity in the underworld.
But it can also ensure your safety and prevent you from being schemed against for no reason.
As for other situations, with your sage teacher protecting you, there will be no danger to your life.
After hearing Jieyin's words, Ksitigarbha no longer had any doubts.
He immediately replied, "This disciple has no more doubts!"
"On this journey, I will liberate all sentient beings, leading them out of the sea of suffering."
Upon hearing this, Jieyin nodded and said, "Good!"
May you soon use your great compassion to liberate all sentient beings!
Go!
"This disciple takes his leave!"
The words were spoken.
Ksitigarbha slowly withdrew from the cave.
Once they left the cave, Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva didn't linger.
He immediately used his supernatural powers to head towards Mount Jiuhua.
Much later.
Ksitigarbha stood at the foot of Mount Jiuhua and glanced back at the hastily erected signpost of the temple.
He then lowered his head and said to Di Ting, "Let's go!"
After saying this, Ksitigarbha took Di Ting and headed straight for the underworld.
As for Jiuhua Mountain?
At this point, they've only built some structures, which is barely enough to mark the area and prove that it has been claimed.
Anyway, he'll be staying in the underworld from now on, so he doesn't plan to cultivate here.
Once ownership is determined, the matter is considered closed.
soon.
Ksitigarbha then arrived at the underworld.
Standing before the towering Gates of Hell.
Ksitigarbha looked up at the massive city gate.
He then strode toward the city gate.
Upon approaching, they were stopped by the ghostly soldiers guarding the pass.
"Halt, cultivators ahead!"
This is the underworld; leave immediately!
Upon hearing the ghost soldiers' command to stop, Ksitigarbha bowed.
"Please inform them that Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva of the Western Sect has come to pay a visit to Lady Pingxin!"
As soon as Ksitigarbha finished speaking, the ghost general on the city wall immediately frowned deeply.
Western Christian monks?
This guy is no pushover.
Stop them?
That's not very reliable!
This matter involves the teachings of sages and is not something I can decide on my own.
After a moment's thought, Yin Jiang revealed himself at the city gate.
"Please wait a moment, fellow Daoist from the Western Sect. I have already sent a telepathic message to the Ghost Emperor."
I expect a response soon.
As the ghost general was speaking, a melodious voice rang out from the city gate.
"Bring Ksitigarbha to see me!"
Upon hearing the telepathic message from Lady Pingxin, the ghost general looked at Ksitigarbha and said, "The Lady has agreed to see you, fellow Daoist, please follow me."
Led by the ghost general, Ksitigarbha quickly arrived at the Pingxin Palace.
Stepping into the center of the main hall, Ksitigarbha bowed deeply.
"The Western Sect's Ksitigarbha greets Lady Pingxin!"
Upon hearing this, Lady Pingxin asked calmly, "Have you come to the Underworld because the Western Saints have a message to convey?"
Upon hearing this, Ksitigarbha shook his head and said, "It is not that the sage has something to convey; I have come here to liberate the beings of the underworld."
Please, Your Majesty, grant me this favor!
Give the souls of the dead in the underworld a chance to be liberated.
Upon hearing this, Consort Pingxin immediately frowned slightly.
Haotian came not long ago and helped set up the framework of the underworld.
Now the disciples of the Western religion have come again?
If you had said this before Haotian arrived, I might have agreed, considering the many souls in the underworld.
But now...
What use do you want?
The underworld has its own laws and order.
Do I need you to elevate me?
It's just a matter of reciting the scriptures a few times, isn't it?
Other than that, my Wu tribe might not be able to.
But surely my Wu tribe can recite the scriptures correctly?
Moreover, the Western sect monks would not have come just for this matter.
I fear that this Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva before us is merely a tentacles of the Western Sect intervening in the underworld.
Once I agree, the Western Religion will then take over the Underworld in a large-scale invasion.
Will the underworld still be under our control then?
After a moment's thought, Lady Pingxin said calmly, "The Underworld has been brought under the jurisdiction of the Heavenly Court."
All matters are governed by their own rules and regulations, and do not require the intervention of external forces.
This is crucial for ensuring the orderly operation of the underworld.
"I cannot agree to this. You should go back."
He saw that Consort Pingxin had directly rejected his request.
They even invoked the endorsement of the Heavenly Court.
Ksitigarbha immediately began to make plans in his mind.
It seems that taking up a seat in the underworld this time will not be easy.
But going back like this is clearly impossible.
Since I, Ksitigarbha, am determined to save all sentient beings, how could I back down because of the difficulties before me?
They can't reach an agreement?
If we can't reach an agreement, then we'll have to resort to force.
As long as she has the approval of Heaven, Empress Pingxin can only grit her teeth and bear it.
Immediately, Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva proclaimed in a loud voice: "I am Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva of the Western Sect!"
Now I enter the underworld to liberate all the souls of the dead; I vow not to become a saint until hell is empty...
Before Ksitigarbha could utter the words "Heaven's judgment".
Empress Pingxin waved her wide sleeves and shouted crisply, "Get out!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Ksitigarbha had already been transported to the edge of the Blood Sea.
Gazing at the vast sea of blood, Ksitigarbha's eyes were filled with bewilderment.
So he was kicked out?
All I want to do is help all living beings, why is it so difficult?
After glancing at the spot where Ksitigarbha had disappeared, Empress Pingxin's anger subsided slightly.
Western religions are going too far!
I have already clearly refused, yet Ksitigarbha still insists on using this route to force his way into the underworld.
It's clear they didn't take her seriously.
I vow not to become a saint until hell is empty.
What nonsense are you spouting?
Even though I have transformed into the underworld and accumulated such great merit, I have not yet become a saint.
How much do you think you, Ksitigarbha, are capable of using the path to sainthood as a raft?
The two Western saints swore an oath to the Dao, and it would be fine if they borrowed merit from the Heavenly Dao to become saints.
You, Ksitigarbha, actually want to follow suit and forcibly enter the underworld by swearing an oath.
Should we say that you have fully mastered the true teachings of Western religion?
If you succeed, how will I explain this to Haotian?
What authority does he have to govern the underworld?
And on Mount Sumeru.
When Jieyin saw that Ksitigarbha had been driven out, his body swayed slightly.
When it reappeared, it was with Jizo, and it appeared outside Pingxin Hall again.
As for why it wasn't in Pingxin Hall?
Even the most revered sage could not accomplish this.
This is because the Pingxin Palace has a very important background.
The Pangu Temple of the ancient Wu tribe is now the Pingxin Temple.
Even a saint could not force his way into this hall.
Coincidentally, this is also one of the reasons why Empress Pingxin dared to refuse the emperor.
After glancing at the plaque above the gate, Jieyin said loudly, "Fellow Daoist Pingxin!"
The Western religion has come to visit!
Upon hearing the guiding voice, Empress Pingxin felt a surge of annoyance.
Does this Western religion never give up until it achieves its goal?
I have already made my refusal so clear.
The guide actually came.
But on my own, I really can't handle it.
Given this situation, we have no choice but to ask Haotian for help.
It's all thanks to the alliance we formed with Haotian before.
Otherwise, when facing a sage, one would inevitably find oneself alone and unable to support the effort.
After thinking it over, Lady Pingxin immediately sent a telepathic message to Haotian.
As for guidance?
Let him stand outside as punishment for now!
What saint's bread?
What does this have to do with my peace of mind?
It wasn't me who invited him.
A short while later.
Haotian arrived.
He glanced at the Amitabha and Ksitigarbha monks waiting at the door.
Haotian said calmly, "The Sage hasn't left yet."
If you ask me, since they don't want to see me, why should the sage force them to do so?
Leaving early will save you from making things difficult for others and embarrassing yourself.