Self-cultivation of Dragon Palace disciples

However, although Maitreya Buddha is fast, there are still people who are faster than him.

On the way to the west, Tang Seng and his party had a rare two-month stable life. They didn't know what happened some time ago, but they encountered many mountain spirits and wild monsters along the way.

Not only that, but it was the star beasts that bothered them the most.

I don't know where they attract these star beasts, they can meet them almost every day, and they have to eliminate the incarnation of earth evil every day.

Although there are many benefits after eliminating these earth evil incarnations.

But these benefits are simply not worth mentioning to their group.

It's just that he hasn't encountered any mountain spirits and wild monsters in the past two months, which made Tang Seng a little curious. He looked at the towering mountain range in the distance, and asked curiously, "What is the mountain in front of you? "

Everyone looked from a distance and saw green pines like forests on the mountain, flying cranes and elk running. Monkey King was not very familiar with this place, so after a few glances, he felt that there was a spirit of immortality in the mountain, faintly bearing the appearance of Buddha. , I didn't pay much attention to it.

He is not familiar with it, but Canopy knows it.

Tianpeng stopped and said: "This mountain is called Futu Mountain. There is a Zen Master Wuchao in the mountain. He practiced here. Laozhu also met him."

Tang Seng frowned, but he didn't have the impression of Zen Master Wuchao in his memory, so he couldn't help asking: "Who is this Zen Master Wuchao?"

Wukong shook his head, "My old grandson has never heard of it." He looked at the burly canopy.

Tianpeng said: "He has profound Taoism and boundless Dharma. When I was not worshiped under the old gentleman, he once advised me to practice with him, but I like to meditate and recite the Buddha, so I never went there."

Several people said this, but the pace of their feet was very fast, and after a while, they reached the mountain.

There are green pines and bicypresses in the south of Futu Mountain, and green willows and red peaches in the north.

There are hundreds of flowers blooming in the mountains, thousands of different grasses, green water flowing down the stream, and auspicious clouds in front of the cliffs.

In the past few years of walking, several people have not seen such a paradise for a long time. Not only were they attracted by the beautiful scenery in front of them, they stopped for a while to watch.

"Although the beautiful scenery is beautiful, don't miss it."

Suddenly, an old voice sounded, and everyone looked back, only to see a benevolent old monk looking at them with a smile.

When Tianpeng saw it, he hurriedly said, "Zen Master Wuchao, it's been a long time."

Zen Master Wuchao looked at the canopy in surprise, and said hesitantly: "You are, are you the canopy?" The words were very surprised.

Seeing this, Tianpeng smiled nonchalantly, "There is no need for Zen Master to be suspicious. There were some twists and turns a few days ago, and it became like this."

Zen Master Wuchao suddenly realized that although the appearance of the canopy is a little ugly now, he still has the same temperament as before. He only heard him say: "Now, would you like to practice with me?"

Tianpeng quickly refused: "The old Zen master was joking, I have no intention of changing the court."

Zen Master Wuchao immediately expressed regret, "It's a pity."

After sighing, he didn't insist and looked at Tang Seng.

"I have seen the holy monk." Zen Master Wuchao saluted.

Tang Seng's eyes flashed, "Do you recognize me?"

Zen Master Wuchao said with a smile: "The holy monk's actions are to save the common people and promote Buddhism. This is the blessing of the common people and the blessing of Buddhism. He deserves the name of a holy monk."

Tang Seng didn't worry about it either, he asked: "Dare to ask Zen Master, where is the Buddha?"

The main purpose of his westward journey is to train his mind and realize the Buddha in his heart.Now that he finally met the first Buddhist senior, he would naturally ask.

Zen Master Wuchao was stunned when he heard the words, but he still replied: "Buddhas are everywhere."

It was the first time Tang Seng heard this answer, and he was obviously stunned for a while, and then asked: "What is the Quartet."

The Zen master smiled and said: "The Buddha is in the east, teaching the scriptures of cultivation; the Buddha is in the south, overcoming all hardships; the Buddha is in the north, practicing the state of diamond; the Buddha is in the west, enlightening the most holy truths."

After all, the Zen master looked at Sun Wukong, "Who are you?"

Sun Wukong grinned, "The old Zen master doesn't recognize me?" A golden flame flashed in his eyes.

Zen Master Wuchao took a deep look at Sun Wukong, and said with a smile: "The poor monk has been in seclusion all year round, and he hasn't paid attention to the affairs of the outside world for a long time. Forgive me."

Sun Wukong waved his hand, but he didn't get angry. There are many people who know him in the three realms, but there are also many people who don't know him.

The monkeys now don't have the feat of causing trouble in the heavenly palace.

"My grandson is the master of Huaguo Mountain, and he has thousands of disciples."

"Oh!?" The Zen master said in surprise: "I'm sorry, I'm sorry." He said so, but his face still didn't change.

After bowing the salute, the Zen master looked at the thoughtful Tang Monk and asked, "Do you have any enlightenment?"

Tang Seng nodded slightly and said, "I have some experience."

He found that Zen Master Wuchao's understanding of Buddha is completely different from his understanding of Buddha, but it can also be used as a reference, which can be regarded as some gains.

Zen Master Wuchao smiled slightly: "It's good to have a little harvest. This trip to the west is difficult and dangerous. Although you are all powerful and powerful, the road to the west is difficult because the demons are hard to get rid of, and the road is hard to walk. I have "" One volume of the Maha Prajna Paramita Heart Sutra is given to you, if you encounter a demon, just recite this sutra to keep the altar clear."

Tang Seng heard the words and directly bowed: "Please recite the biography, Zen Master."

Demons are hard to get rid of, and roads are hard to achieve. He naturally understands the power of them. The road to becoming a Buddha is difficult and bumpy. With such external help, he will not foolishly refuse, so he bows down and listens.

When Zen Master Wuchao saw Tang Monk bowing down, he quickly helped him up. Langsheng read:

Viewing the Bodhisattva Bodhisattva, if you walk in the deep Prajna Paramita, you will see that all the five aggregates are empty, and you will endure all hardships.Relic, form is not different from emptiness, emptiness is not different from form; form is emptiness, emptiness is form...

When Tang Seng heard the first sentence of the scriptures, he was stunned. Is this the Buddhist scriptures written by Guanyin Bodhisattva?

Then he listened more attentively.

He thought, this is probably what the Bodhisattva taught him specially through the hands of Zen Master Wuchao.

When Zen Master Wuchao passed on the scriptures, he stepped on the clouds and went straight to Wuchao.

The few people who were about to continue on the road suddenly heard the voice of Zen Master Wuchao from deep in the clouds:

The road is not difficult to travel, try to listen to my instructions: Thousands of mountains and thousands of waters are deep, there are many miasmas and many demons.

If you meet the cliff, don't worry about the horror.Come to Morocco, and walk sideways.

Carefully watch the black pine forest, and the demon fox will cut the way.The elves fill the country's city, and the demon master lives in Yingshan.

The tiger sits in the piano hall, and the wolf is the master.Lions and elephants are kings, and tigers and leopards are kings.

……

At the end of the gatha, Tang Seng and his party were all thoughtful.

Tianpeng laughed and said, "This old Zen master still likes to play charades as before, but what he said is always more accurate. We have to be careful in the next journey."

With the approval of the canopy, several people became a little more cautious.

Although they have extraordinary mana, but in the three realms, there are people beyond humans, and there is a sky beyond the sky.

Just now Zen Master Wuchao, except for Tianpeng, the rest of them don't know each other, but the other party's cultivation is unpredictable.

"Let's keep going." After receiving the scriptures, Tang Seng was obviously in a good mood, especially this "Maha Prajna Paramita Heart Sutra".

After they left Futu Mountain, a Dharma protector hurriedly flew to Lingshan.

After arriving at Lingshan, he quickly reported the incident to Buddha Tathagata.When the Tathagata Buddha heard the words, a faint smile appeared on his face.

"I already know about this matter. The Zen master has the ability to know the past and the future. You assign two people to walk forward and see if there are any ghosts and ghosts on the road."

The guardian monk took the order and left.

Tathagata Buddha sits on the lotus platform, but the smile on his face has disappeared, and his brows are slightly frowned.

Zen Master Wuchao naturally knew that the other party was very capable, especially knowing the past and the future, and every word was sure to hit the mark.

He didn't worry about anything else, but the phrase 'the devil lives in Yingshan' made him have to be vigilant.

If there was a demon lord blocking the way, it would be useless for Sun Houzi to come by himself, but the demon lord could be an equal to him.

With him blocking the way, how could this group of Buddhist scriptures pass?

Secretly thinking about it in his heart, the Tathagata Buddha slowly closed his eyes.

……

After leaving Futu Mountain, the group of people remained silent, and Hong Jin followed Tang Seng, also silent.

After walking for so many years, they have already gotten used to this silent atmosphere.

After all, not every day there is something to chat about.

But it was rare to relax for two months, and Hongjin became lively again. She ran to Tianpeng, raised her head and asked, "Where does this Zen Master Wuchao come from? I think you respect him very much."

Tianpeng said with a smile: "I don't know the origin of Zen Master Wuchao, but it must be very extraordinary. After all, it is not easy to dare to compete with the Supreme Master for his apprentice."

When Tianpeng thought back then, he was almost apprenticed to a teacher, and he dared to invite himself, obviously his status was extraordinary.

Hong Jin tilted his head and murmured: "Could it be that he is also one of the earliest batch of saints?"

She heard from her master that the world was just opened, and the earliest batch of saints, as long as they didn't die, most of them are now super powerful and powerful.

"Perhaps, this is what your master told you?" Tianpeng lowered his head and rubbed the little girl's head. Seeing her frowning, he couldn't help but smile.

Hong Jin pursed her lips, got rid of the big fan-like hand of the canopy, and said dissatisfiedly: "Master told me a lot of interesting stories about the Three Realms, and he said that it would be helpful for me to travel abroad in the future."

"Oh?" Canopy also became interested and asked, "What did I tell you?"

Monkey King on the side also raised his ears to eavesdrop. After all, although he had learned a lot on Fangcun Mountain, his knowledge of the Three Realms was definitely not as thorough as that of Dragon Palace.

He also wanted to hear about the secrets of the Three Realms, so he could pass the boring time on the westbound road.

After all, Master Xuanzang, who was behind him, seemed to have realized something since he got off the Futu Mountain, so he was too embarrassed to disturb him.

Hong Jin said: "Master said, among the three realms, Beiju Luzhou is the most chaotic, Xiniuhezhou is the worst, I have never been to Beiju Luzhou, but Xiniuhezhou, we have come all these years, but we can also feel it. It's really horrible here."

"Monsters dominate, mortals live in hardship, none of those monsters are full of evil spirits. When I was in Dongshengshenzhou and Nanzhanbuzhou, I have never seen such vicious monsters. They would devour a country or eat a village at every turn. people."

Tianpeng and Sun Wukong immediately grinned. They quietly glanced at Xuanzang, who was silently comprehending, and said with a chuckle, "There are so many monsters doing evil in Xiniu Hezhou, do you know why?"

Canopy asked.

Hongjin quickly replied: "Master said, the reason why there are so many monsters in Xiniu Hezhou is because the Tathagata Buddha of Buddhism charged money for killing demons, and the people here couldn't afford the money, so they could only be bullied and persecuted by monsters." .”

"Hey!" Tianpeng let out a hey, and laughed loudly: "Feng Ning is indeed right. If there are not so many demons making trouble, how can it show that the scene of Lingshan Paradise is safe?"

"So the closer this Xiniu Hezhou is to Lingshan, the more countries there will be, big and small. If you don't believe me, you can take a good look at it when we get to the foot of Lingshan."

Hong Jin quickly shook her head, "No need, Master has already shown it to me."

Tianpeng laughed, and asked again: "How do you feel about the practice of Buddhism?"

Hong Jin frowned and said: "I can't say. Master said that collecting money from people and eliminating disasters from others is a matter of course. He said Buddhism is right."

Tianpeng gave a thumbs up and praised: "Your master is right. This world is all about exchanges of interests. How can you get anything in return if you don't pay?"

"If everyone wants to get something for nothing, then whoever recites a few sutras at home can invite the Buddha to protect him. The Buddhas and Bodhisattvas in this Buddhist sect will probably die of exhaustion."

"Once people have inertia, it is very scary."

Tianpeng said with a slightly serious expression, although many people despise the way Buddhism collects money to do things, but in the eyes of truly wise people, this thing is not only right, but also worthy of vigorous promotion.

Otherwise, you can get everything just by praying to gods and worshiping Buddha, and the human race is not far from extinction, and the human race is one of the largest sources of spiritual energy in the three worlds. It is impossible for the gods and Buddhas in the sky to make the human race degenerate, and it is even more impossible to make them extinct.

So whether it is a god or a Buddha, they can ignore the disasters that the human race usually encounters, but if it really comes to the power of extinction, I am afraid that all the gods and Buddhas in the sky will not be able to sit still.

Just as Hong Jin was about to answer, a white light suddenly appeared from her body, and the scales that Feng Ning had given her were hanging in front of her.

In the white halo, a scarlet long sword flew out suddenly. After the long sword flew out, it seemed to be quite spiritual, and it fell into Hong Jin's hands deftly.

"This is..." Hong Jin looked at the long sword in his hand, with a confused expression on his face.

"Master, is this a gift for me?" Hong Jin said in surprise and joy after a short pause.

Gently stroking the blade, Hong Jin's eyes glowed, this sword seems very extraordinary, the blade is like a ruby, and you can feel the warmth from the blade when you put your hand on it.

Tianpeng glanced at the sword in Hongjin's hand, twitched the corner of his mouth, and said in a muffled voice: "Your master is really kind to you, and he sent you another spirit treasure."

Sun Wukong also leaned over to take a closer look, his eyes flashed with divine light, and his gifted supernatural powers could see through the sword.

He nodded and said: "This sword is pretty good, but with your strength, it shouldn't be able to exert much power. Practice hard on the way, don't bury this treasure."