Chapter 449 Token
Chapter 449 Token
“When you see a mountain, it is a mountain; when you see water, it is water; when you see a mountain, it is not a mountain; when you see water, it is not water.
“This is a Buddhist saying, aimed at the level of one’s state of mind.
"We take the most superficial path, limited by what we see, and what we see is what we get.
“You see green mountains, I see flowing water, therefore, you get the green mountains, I get the water.
“This is the [Original Path-Opening Sutra].”
Song Chengdao's voice was steady as he slowly explained to Chu Qing:
“And the [Original Scripture of Opening the Way] that I learned is not the real [Original Scripture of Opening the Way].
“The various martial arts that Li Juechen comprehended were not from the [Original Dao Sutra].
"If one day you can see the secret book of [Original Path-Opening Scripture], you will definitely gain your own insights."
Chu Qing said thoughtfully:
"So the secret book of [Original Path-Opening Scripture] is unique in itself?"
"The book that our ancestors used their life's learning to complete is naturally extraordinary... Unfortunately, the younger generation is unfilial and mistakenly believes in evil people, bringing shame to the unique learning."
When Song Chengdao said this, he turned his head and looked outside the door. His eyes seemed to linger in the direction of the proprietress for a moment:
“What we considered previously was actually somewhat groundless.
“I have lived for only forty years, and Song Chengdao and Manager Song each occupy half.
“And the experience of the past decade or so would not be a blank.
"It's a pity... Young man, I can't take her away."
Without waiting for Chu Qing to ask, Song Chengdao murmured:
“I am a sinner of the First Path and have no right to be the Path Master.
"After the matter with Li Juechen is settled, I will commit suicide in Daoling.
"If they follow me, nothing good will happen...
"So, young man, can you do me another favor?"
"No."
Chu Qing shook his head decisively:
"I'm not a good person, how can I share everyone's worries?"
Song Chengdao was stunned, and immediately smiled bitterly:
"Well, this matter really shouldn't bother you anyway.
“It’s just… after I return to the First Path, this matter must be made public.
“What Li Juechen did must be made known to the world.
"In this way, my sins will be exposed to the world... I am destined to die, so why should I make her sad?"
"Whether you live or die is not decided by you alone."
Chu Qing said slowly:
“I don’t understand you first, but as far as this matter is concerned, the fault is not yours.
“Even… even that Martial Emperor Li Juechen, from his original intention, might not be completely evil.
"At least, a lot of what he said came true."
"Ok?"
Song Chengdao was stunned:
"What was fulfilled?"
“Over the years, you have been living in seclusion in Xiaohewan, so you don’t know that the organization that Li Juechen talked about back then was not a lie.
“Its name is Tianxie Cult!
"There are many masters with profound background. Nowadays, the four regions and one state in the world are in constant turmoil, and almost all of them are caused by this group of people."
"Is this really true?"
Song Chengdao's expression changed slightly.
Chu Qing looked at his expression and began to murmur in his heart.
Nian Xin and Nian An of Bodhi Temple have a deep understanding of the Tianxie Cult. The Tomb Prince of the Tianxie Cult used a body from a tomb to come to see him. When he saw Nian Xin and Nian An, he even jumped off a cliff rather than fight with them.
The first one of the five hidden sects in the world knows nothing about the Tianxie Cult.
From this point of view, Bodhi Temple must have a close relationship with the Tianxie Cult.
While thinking in his heart, he slowly nodded to Song Chengdao and told him everything that the Tianxie Cult had done since it appeared in the world.
The Tianxie Cult did a lot of things, so this story is also very long.
Chu Qing and Song Chengdao were both patient enough. After Chu Qing finished speaking, Song Chengdao slowly let out a breath:
"In this case, I'm afraid this matter will be a little difficult to handle."
He lowered his brows and his eyes were full of thought.
Chu Qing glanced at him:
"What was your original plan?"
"If there were no external enemies, based on what Li Juechen did, he deserves death."
Song Chengdao said slowly:
“But now, the Tianxie Cult has launched a massive conquest, causing trouble for the martial arts world, and the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors must not be harmed.
"Without Li Juechen, no one can guarantee whether the Tianxie Cult will be able to take advantage of the situation.
"Originally, I only needed to speak out about this matter, and I would definitely get the support of the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors. But now there is an extra layer of consideration, and things will become a little more complicated."
"Then do you think... Li Juechen deserves to die?"
"Should!"
Song Chengdao did not hesitate at all:
"He deserves to die, I said, even if everything he said is true, he is on the wrong track.
“He shouldn’t have done it this way.
“He implicated too many innocent people…
"But the other people among the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors may not think so."
"Then don't worry about what they will think."
Chu Qing said indifferently:
“Just do your own thing.”
"...But without the support of the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors, I am no match for Li Juechen."
Song Chengdao smiled bitterly:
"More than a decade ago, I was still able to fight against it, but this fighting ability does not mean that I can win.
"Now, I have wasted more than ten years of my life. The way of martial arts is like sailing against the current. If you don't move forward, you will fall behind. Now, I am no match for him...
"If I can't get the support of others, not only will I fail to kill Li Juechen, but I will also bring disaster upon myself."
Chu Qing opened the system interface, took a look, and then looked at Song Chengdao again:
"Then just wait."
"wait?"
Song Chengdao looked at Chu Qing:
"What are you waiting for?"
"Wait for me to go and meet Li Juechen in person."
Chu Qing said:
“I’ve heard so much, but never seen it with my own eyes.
"Wait until I see it with my own eyes. This person deserves to die, and I will do it."
Song Chengdao was silent for a moment, then shook his head:
"You are so young but you have already become the leader of the Lingbei martial arts world. Your martial arts and intelligence must be top-notch.
"I don't doubt your ability, but you are definitely not as good as Li Juechen.
“Maybe, in a few years, you’ll have this opportunity.
“But at that time, who knows how many more people will fall into Li Juechen’s hands, unable to live or die…causing countless tragedies.”
"It won't take a few years."
Chu Qing said:
"Give me a year, and maybe it won't be necessary."
He thought of October 5th and the deal he made with that group of people.
If one of my guesses is correct, perhaps that day will be the end of everything.
Song Chengdao looked at Chu Qing with a strange look:
"Less than a year?"
"Yes."
Hearing Chu Qing's straightforward answer, Song Chengdao slowly closed his eyes.
After a while, he opened his eyes:
"Okay! During this period, I will bide my time and wait for you to come...but the original plan needs to be changed.
"You must not tell anyone except Bai, Wu, Qian, and Zhang that I have recovered my memory."
"That's your own business."
Chu Qing stood up:
"It's dawn, that's all for today.
"If I really kill Li Juechen, I will go to Zhongzhou to find you."
"You don't need my help?"
Song Chengdao was stunned. "When I need you, I will find you, but you probably won't be needed."
Chu Qing has arrived at the door:
“You may be skilled in martial arts, but when it comes to killing people, you are an amateur.
"Don't make trouble."
He said this and pushed the door open to go out.
The sunlight came into the room through the door, causing Song Chengdao's pupils to shrink slightly.
Chu Qing had already walked out of the door.
Bai Wu, Qian Zhang and the other three stepped forward one after another, wanting to explore.
Chu Qing pointed inside the house, then walked past them, came to Wu Qianhuan and Wen Rou, and glanced at Wan Chunhua again.
He was sitting in the corner, leaning against the wall and taking a nap.
In his hand was still the shark-slaying knife.
Chu Qing flicked his finger, knocking the shark-slaying knife that was supporting his body off balance. Wan Chunhua woke up with a start and looked up at Chu Qing.
"We should go."
Chu Qing's voice came, and Wan Chunhua woke up from his dream and patted his chest:
"Go? To the North Territory?"
"Go to Tianfo Temple."
Chu Qing smiled and said:
"Of course, you can also stay here and wait for me to come back."
"No, I want to follow you."
When Wan Chunhua said this, a look of confusion appeared on his face.
But this entanglement only lasted for a short time, and then it returned to normal.
To him, Tianfo Temple was not a good place, and if possible, he didn't want to go there a second time.
But now, no one knows when the big shot they have offended will find them...
If he was found before that, he didn't want to resist, but he couldn't die early.
Even if I die, I will not be able to rest in peace.
Therefore, he had to follow Chu Qing to ensure that everything was safe.
"Then leave after breakfast."
There was no point in traveling on an empty stomach, so Chu Qing and the others stayed here and had a meal with Song Chengdao and the others.
Bai, Wu, Qian and Zhang all knew that Song Chengdao had recovered his memory, but the proprietress and his children were not aware of it.
He ate the meal with some anxiety, and when Chu Qing left, he first returned Bai Sheng's jade token, and then learned from Song Chengdao how to get in touch with the First Dao.
Then everyone parted ways.
……
……
early morning.
The light shone into the room, Meng Hui opened his eyes and said:
"Amitabha."
Then he stood up and tidied the bedding.
He washed his face vigorously, and his cheeks turned red as he rubbed his rough hands.
He looked at his hands, lost in thought.
His hands became like this because he was used to carve Buddha statues.
This is good……
People in the village said that carving Buddha statues was a great merit.
If one could accumulate nine hundred and ninety-nine Buddha statues, one might have a chance to attain the status of Arhat.
So Meng Hui has been working very hard.
In order to be able to step into Tianfo Temple, for eternal peace.
None of this means anything.
But for some reason, he always felt that something was wrong these days...
Whenever he looked at his hands, he felt that these hands were not just used to carve Buddha statues.
They may have had other functions as well.
But I can’t remember it.
“Is it karma?”
A little fear arose in Meng Hui's heart.
People in the village said that when carving Buddha statues, many strange ideas would appear and they would even see many pictures.
But those thoughts and images are not real.
It is the karma carried over from reincarnation to reincarnation.
You can’t take anything with you except your karma.
These are the steps to accumulate great merit, eventually achieve enlightenment, and enter the Ten Thousand Buddhas Temple.
Only with a firm mind can you overcome it.
However, there are also people whose karma is too heavy, which eventually causes their mind to sink, causing the fire of karma to burn them, and eventually turn them into ashes.
He had seen people who were burned by karmic fire. They died tragically, with their bodies twisted into various shapes and shattered into pieces at the slightest touch.
The people in the village said that people like them could not escape karma.
I can only wait for the next reincarnation...
But if they don't have the opportunity to enter this Tianfo Village and don't have the Buddha's careful guidance, no matter how many lifetimes they are given, they will not be able to eliminate their karma.
They can only continue to reincarnate in the five turbidities and evil worlds, experience endless suffering, and never have peace.
This is a terrible consequence!
If I had never gotten that opportunity, I might not have felt anything was so scary.
But since there is an opportunity for eternal peace, who would be willing to sink in the sea of suffering?
Meng Hui didn't want to...so he shook his head vigorously.
He needs to get rid of his karma and become more devout toward Buddha.
"idiot."
A voice came into my ears.
It's a woman's voice!
Meng Hui's whole body tensed up. He suddenly turned his head and looked around, trying to find the source of the sound.
But no.
He wanted to ask who was talking.
But he dared not.
He didn't dare let anyone know that he was entangled by karma.
Although I heard that the monks in Tianfo Temple can help people purify their karma.
But for some reason, he clearly yearned for Tianfo Temple and dreamed of stepping into it.
However, he didn't want the monks from Tianfo Temple to help him purify his karma.
After searching for several times, there was nothing in the room.
This made Meng Hui give up his search and he didn't even have the mood to eat. He hurried out the door and followed the road he had walked thousands of times until he arrived at Wanfo Forest!
Here... is the world of Buddha statues.
As far as the eye can see, there is no limit and no end.
Buddha statues of various shapes are listed here.
Some have their hands folded together with a compassionate look on their faces, while others have angry eyes and a majestic appearance.
Meng Hui once asked, how many Buddha statues are there here?
But there is no answer, and beyond this endless Buddha statue are vast expanses of fog.
People in the village said that beyond the fog was the world of five turbidities and evil.
There are countless living beings who are sinking in the sea of suffering. Sometimes, someone will have a connection with Buddha and walk through the fog, cross the sea of suffering, and come here.
If you encounter them, you must keep them, no matter what means you use.
Because this is a good deed that benefits all sentient beings and has great merit!
It's a pity that Meng Hui has never seen...
He obediently came to a nearly completed Buddha statue and climbed up the ladder to the scaffolding.
All the tools were here. He checked them briefly and was about to pick up the hammer when he suddenly found that there was something extra next to the familiar tools.
It's a sign.
The surrounding is decorated with cloud patterns, and in the middle is the word "xu".
He looked at the token, not knowing why, even though he clearly didn't remember anything, he always felt an indescribable bitterness and sadness in his heart.
(End of this chapter)