Chapter 136 Buddha’s Affairs, Great Wish
Under Zhang Shuming’s explanation, Cui Heng finally learned what these strange purple-black bugs were.
During the Great Yan Dynasty 3,000 years ago.
The people of the Heavenly Void World suddenly appeared, and the Daoyi Palace suffered an extremely tragic attack. In the end, the Ancestral Master had no choice but to ” ascend” to the Upper World and become a part of it. Only then did he avoid the calamity.
However, 3,000 years ago, there was no lack of Heavenly Immortals in Daoyi Palace. It was not easy to force such an incomparably powerful sect to ascend.
Back then, the reason why Daoyi Palace was quickly defeated was because of this “Sky Ruins Evil Bug”.
This was a poison unique to the Heavenly Void World. Its exact origin was unknown, and it was used as a rare treasure by the nine great immortal sects of the Heavenly Void World.
The Sky Ruins Evil Bug’s strength was extremely weak, but its spiritual energy strength was comparable to an Earth Immortal.
And there was also a strange and evil ability -corruption!
As long as one had yet to become a Heaven Immortal, once they came into contact with this kind of Heavenly Ruins Evil Bug, there was a high chance that their soul would be contaminated, and they would lose their rationality and kill crazily. Moreover, they liked to devour living souls.
Back then, many Devas and Earth Immortals in the Daoyi Palace had been contaminated by the Sky Ruins Evil Bug. Even Heaven Immortals and Heaven Monarchs were helpless against it and could only compromise.
“So it’s a poison from the Heavenly Void World.”
Cui Heng nodded slightly, but he was also a little puzzled. “But why are there Heavenly Void Evil Bugs in space? Could it be that the evil bugs in the Heavenly Void World were actually obtained from the starry sky of the universe?”
“It’s not impossible.” Zhang Shuming nodded and said, “It’s rumored that outer space is extremely dangerous. Only Heaven Monarch-level mighty figures can go out to explore. Perhaps this is also the reason.”
At this point, he couldn’t help but sigh and say, “It’s a pity that the books of my Daoyi Palace are severely damaged. Otherwise, it definitely wouldn’t be like this. I can only vaguely understand some of the situation.” “That’s enough.” Cui Heng smiled and said, “After the Immortals and Buddhas of the Heavenly Void World descend, I can personally ask them.”
Although Zhang Shuming did not provide many clues, it was enough for him to figure out the danger level of the Heavenly Void Evil Bugs.
Furthermore, there was another pleasant surprise. The level of danger in space did not seem to be high.
Heaven Monarch could already go out and explore.
This was equivalent to the Late-stage or Peak-stage Foundation Establishment realm.
Of course, it was also possible that martial artists in this realm could not discover the true danger.
It was better to wait until he reached the Nascent Soul or Soul Formation realm before attempting to explore the universe.
“By the way, do you know what realm the Buddha that Great Bodhisattva Vast Bright mentioned is?” Cui Heng asked Zhang Shuming.
“Buddha is a very strange realm.” Zhang Shuming thought for a moment and said, “A hundred years ago, I heard from the Patriarch of my sect that although the Buddhas mentioned by the Buddhist sects is above the Heaven Monarch realm, they are still in the Third realm of the Immortal World.
At that time, I was puzzled. Since Heaven Monarchs are already at the peak of the Three realms of the Immortal World, why were the Buddhas who were above the Heaven Monarch realm still considered to be in the Third realm? Ancestral Master answered me that the paths of Buddhism and Daoism were different and were not completely the same.
Even if they are both in the Third Realm of the Immortal World, there will be all kinds of differences due to the different cultivation methods and concepts. Although Buddhas are above the Heaven Monarch Realm, it is extremely difficult to reach this realm because above the realm of Great Bodhisattva is Buddha.”
“I see.” Cui Heng came to a realization when he heard this. He said thoughtfully, “Breaking through to the Buddha realm directly after the Great Bodhisattva realm. This leap is a little huge.”
He already knew what realm this Buddha was equivalent to.
A Heaven Monarch was most likely equivalent to a Late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator.
If Buddha was above the Heaven Monarch realm, then it should only be at the Peak of the Foundation Establishment realm.
But if that was the case, the cultivation method of Buddhism in the Three Realms was ridiculous.
Great Bodhisattva was only equivalent to the Early-stage Foundation Establishment realm, while Buddha was equivalent to the Peak of Foundation Establishment.
The difference was like the difference between heaven and earth.
If Buddha was above Great Bodhisattva, it was equivalent to letting a Buddhist martial artist directly jump from the Early-stage Foundation Establishment realm to the Peak of the Foundation Establishment realm.
It was almost impossible to do that.
The distance was too great.
“Yes, the difference is indeed huge.”
Zhang Shuming nodded and said, “Therefore, there are rumors that if a Great Bodhisattva wants to become a Buddha, he has to make a great wish. Only by completing the great wish can he become a Buddha.”
“There’s actually such a thing?” Cui Heng frowned. It seemed that it was not easy for Buddhist martial artists to cultivate.
“I don’t know if it’s true or not. When the Ancestral Master told me about this, he only spoke of rumors.” Zhang Shuming shook his head, his expression a little ashamed. It was rare for Exalted Immortal to ask him so many things, but he couldn’t give an accurate answer. This made him feel a little embarrassed.
“The Buddhist sect is quite strange.” Cui Heng sat down again. At the same time, he gestured for Zhang Shuming to sit down and smiled. “After the Immortals and Buddhas of the Heavenly Void World descend, I should really communicate with them.”
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At the same time that Cui Heng returned to Changfeng Prefecture and asked Zhang Shuming, The news that the barbarian army was about to attack Fengzhou from the south had just reached the Central Continent Imperial City.
This immediately caused an uproar among the courtiers.
Wei Yi, who had made it clear that he wanted to be the ruler of a fallen country after scolding the officials, came out to attend court again.
There was no choice. Chu Yuanliang had already “recovered” and returned to court.
This “King of the fallen country” could not withstand the Prime Minister’s persuasion and could only step up again.
However, although Wei Yi came out, he only planned to brush the matter off.
He was still lying crookedly on the Dragon Throne. His eyes were half-closed, and he looked like he had not woken up. He said with a muffled voice, “Everyone, isn’t it just the barbarians? What’s the big deal?
“Didn’t you already know that I had already given Fengzhou to Huyan Chanyu? It’s not wrong for him to want to take back his land. What’s wrong with that?”
This was a complete mess.
“Your Majesty! It is the will of the heavens for the Son of Heaven to protect the land for the ancestors!” Chu Yuanliang stepped forward and said loudly, “Your Majesty’s order to give Fengzhou to the barbarians is against the laws of the ancestors. It should be invalid.
Now, the barbarians have sent troops to Yunshu County City. Governor Meng Zhang only has a few thousand old soldiers in his hands. He can’t take on a battle of that scale. It’s already too late to send reinforcements. Only by sending troops over to meet the barbarians and subdue Yunshu can Fengzhou not fall into the hands of the barbarians.
I request Your Majesty to confer the title of Northern Garrison General on Cui Heng, the State Overseer of Fengzhou. He is allowed to recruit troops from all over Fengzhou to resist the barbarians. Only then can we defend the entire Fengzhou.” “Huh?” Wei Yi was still napping, but when he heard the name Cui Heng, he was stunned.
He remembered that this seemed to be the county magistrate who defeated King Yan’s army of bandits previously. Now, he was actually the State Overseer of Fengzhou?
How many months had it been?
“Your Majesty, you can’t!” At this moment, Jiang Wanshan, the Central Secretary, suddenly jumped out and bowed. “I’m the Grand Marshal and know about military affairs.
The State Overseer is already a marquis with land, if he’s appointed as a Great General, he can raise a flag and rebel in the future. The country will be overturned in an instant!”
“Oh?” Wei Yi’s eyes widened when he heard that. He suddenly became energetic and clapped his hands as he laughed. “There’s actually such a good thing?”
Then, he looked at Chu Yuanliang and nodded. “Prime Minister, I’ll permit this matter.”
The royal court fell silent.
Jiang Wanshan was even more stunned, his face filled with disbelief.
Now, everyone understood that this Emperor above the jade steps had not just said those words out of anger when he said that he wanted to be the ruler of a fallen country.
He really wanted to be the ruler of a fallen country!
Actually, the so-called edict to cede Fengzhou to Huyan Chanyu had only given the other party a reason to march south. The final ownership of the territory could only be determined after the war.
But now, he had directly conferred the title of Northern Garrison General on a State Overseer. This was clearly digging his own grave.
If the dynasty really changed, they, as court ministers, would be finished as well.
Hence, the ministers stepped out one after another and knelt under the jade steps. They bowed and kowtowed, begging Emperor Wei Yi to retract his orders.
Jiang Wanshan also reacted and hurriedly led the ministers beside him to scold Chu Yuanliang.
In Chu Yuanliang’s opinion, if he wanted to protect Fengzhou and prevent the people of Fengzhou from being ravaged by the barbarians, he could only let Cui Heng lead the troops to resist.
In any case, the Imperial Court had long lost control of Fengzhou. It would not be much different from now if they conferred a title of Northern Garrison General. They could still protect their territory, so why not?
However, the court ministers did not think so. Under Jiang Wanshan’s lead, they continued to argue with Chu Yuanliang.
18
Emperor Wei Yi stood on the jade steps and watched the court ministers argue with a mocking expression.
He said nothing
This situation continued for three days.
It was on this day that the latest news about Yunshu County City finally reached the Imperial Court in the capital.
The bizarre outcome of the battle with the 300,000-strong barbarian army was presented in front of all the court ministers.
The entire hall was shocked!
Jiang Wanshan and the others were speechless, but Chu Yuanliang was also shocked.
No one expected this outcome.
With the situation in Yunshu County City, they could actually win?
Not only did they win, but they also won a huge victory and wiped out the entire barbarian tribal army!
Just as everyone was feeling puzzled, Emperor Wei Yi suddenly spoke.
He gave an edict that made everyone’s scalps tingle.
“The State Overseer of Fengzhou disregarded the friendship of his neighbors and attacked without permission. He cruelly killed 300,000 people from the grasslands and violated the virtue of the heavens. His crimes are unforgivable. I order the State Overseers of the world to execute him!”
Chu Yuanliang vomited blood again and fainted.
The other courtiers were also completely dumbfounded.
He was crazy! The Emperor was really crazy!!
….
Cui Heng did not know about the dispute in the Central Continent’s Imperial Court, nor did he know how ridiculous the Yan Emperor, Wei Yi, was.
Even if he knew, he wouldn’t care.
After all, letting the State Overseers of the world go after him together was definitely more beneficial than harmful to him.
He could take the opportunity to harvest a large wave of Seven Emotions Light.
He might even be able to push the gray and green light to seven feet.
It was just that the progression of the red and white lights would take some effort.
On this day, Cui Heng was nurturing the young spirituality born in the Hongwu Divine Sword.
At the same time, he comprehended the profundities within.
Suddenly, his heart skipped a beat as he looked up.
Red and white light could be seen faintly in the sky.
This was the light of the seven emotions that only Cui Heng could see. It symbolized joy and love, and they were all directed at him.
After a while, Liu Litao came over to report.
“Emissary, the Sect Master of the Immortal Dawn Sect, Perfected Zhu Qing, is here…”