The underworld was transformed from Houtu, and only Houtu could bear the karma left by Pangu. The other ancestral witches were people who were always ready to fight and kill. How could they be asked to sacrifice themselves to transform the Six Paths of Reincarnation? And the witch clan hadn't even used the Six Paths of Reincarnation yet? Anyone who isn't less than 0 in IQ would know that this is impossible.
After being transformed by Houtu, the Six Paths of Reincarnation became one of the foundations of heaven and earth. Yes, it is indeed that important. Since the Wu and Yao races withdrew from the struggle for the main role of heaven and earth, all living beings in heaven and earth have to go through the Six Paths of Reincarnation. Of course, a small number of powerful beings can avoid it, but they are few in number. Most people have passed this test.
Everyone knows the importance of the Six Paths of Reincarnation, but there's nothing we can do about it. Houtu and Xuantian have a good relationship, so as soon as the Six Paths were established, Xuantian embezzled them. Other saints have no way to intervene.
Xuan Tian had foreseen these things back then, which is why he used the Sea-Stabilizing Pearl to transform all the officials of the Underworld into one, to prevent these saints from interfering in other people's affairs. When he established the Heavenly Court, he made it clear that "This Underworld is mine, and I'll fight anyone who tries to touch it."
Logically, the underworld should have been fine, but Xuan Tian never expected that Ksitigarbha would still have to go to Yin Mountain in the end. Xuan Tian was furious. It turns out that all those six Venerables of mine have worked for nothing all these years, and they still haven't been recognized by the Heavenly Dao. It's better if the whole Ksitigarbha is there.
However, Xuan Tian also understood that Ksitigarbha was not the most important thing. Ksitigarbha's entry into hell was a source of the great rise of Buddhism and a fundamental point of its rise. If Ksitigarbha did not enter hell, Buddhism could not rise to prominence because of this. The luck was not enough, and he would have to wait.
Now, Jieyin and Zhunti have also realized this, and whether forced or willing, they have pushed Ksitigarbha to the underworld. In any case, Ksitigarbha is destined to stay in the underworld. With the help of Ksitigarbha, Buddhism can not only intervene in the affairs of the East, but also open back doors for many Buddhist disciples.
As for what will happen to Ksitigarbha in the future, to be honest, it's not part of Jieyin and Zhunti's plan. Yes, that's right, Ksitigarbha is basically a discarded pawn. Whose realm is the Underworld? It's not the Heavenly Court, nor the Three Religions and Four Sages; it belongs to Xuantian of Penglai Island. How can you take something from Xuantian without paying a price? Everyone understands this, except for Ksitigarbha, who is simply foolishly abandoned.
The six venerable monks chanted the Rebirth Mantra for a while, and seeing that Ksitigarbha was still standing there dumbfounded, one of them spoke up: "Hey, don't just stand there like an idiot, come and help." While they were chanting, a muttered voice came from behind: "Everyone says Buddhists are idiots, and it turns out they really are..."
With just one sentence, he left Jizo completely dumbfounded, breaking out in a cold sweat.
Twenty-two seedlings and fishpond
22. Rice seedlings and fishpond
When the Tathagata within the Bodhi Formation saw that the Styx Ancestor was about to attack again, he was greatly alarmed. However, his actions were rather strange. Instead of reinforcing the Bodhi Formation, he removed it altogether.
Tathagata exchanged a glance with Dipankara and the others, who quickly led the Buddhist disciples away and slipped to the side.
Tathagata glanced at Styx Ancestor, patted his head, and a golden lotus platform of four colors emerged from Tathagata's head. When the blood sea water struck, a flash of golden light appeared on the lotus platform, deflecting all the blood sea water.
Styx Ancestor cried out, “Nine-grade Golden Lotus!” The object on Tathagata’s head was indeed the Nine-grade Golden Lotus held by Jieyin. Styx was not surprised by this, as Jieyin’s twelve-grade Golden Lotus had been damaged by the six-winged blood mosquito and now only had nine grades left. This was common knowledge in the world. However, what shocked Styx Ancestor was Jieyin and Zhunti’s intentions.
If one Buddha is already so troublesome, then the Buddha has sent almost all of Buddhism's military force, and even gave the Buddha the Dharma weapons of two saints. What exactly are Jieyin and Zhunti thinking? Do they really want to annihilate the Asura race?
No, the Styx Ancestor suddenly looked at the ninth-grade golden lotus, a glint of light flashing in his eyes, and he immediately understood the thoughts of Jieyin and Zhunti.
The Styx Ancestor said coldly, "Jieyin and Zhunti, what a grand scheme you have! You actually sent out such a large array, all to scheme for the Twelve-Petaled Blood Lotus Platform in my possession. You Buddhists are indeed all bad, each one of you sanctimonious and righteous, claiming to be compassionate, but you are actually plotting to kill and plunder treasures."
Seeing that Styx understood, Tathagata no longer concealed anything and laughed, "The primordial spiritual treasure belongs to the virtuous. Such a treasure cannot be of great use in your hands. Why not offer it to Amitabha Buddha? That would be a meritorious deed for you."
Upon hearing this, the Styx Ancestor was filled with unbearable rage and cursed, "You despicable Buddhists, how can you do such shameless things and still talk about them so righteously? This is intolerable to Heaven!"
Tathagata nodded and smiled, "Ancestor, you are mistaken. Our two holy monks have made a great vow to save all sentient beings in the world and lead them to the Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss. This is a great act of kindness. If you offer the lotus platform in your hand to Amitabha Buddha, you will also be a meritorious official when the Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss flourishes in the future."
Styx Ancestor's face turned red with anger, and he cursed, "Shameless scoundrel, stop spouting such arrogant words! I want to see what you're capable of taking from me!" He was about to launch another attack on Tathagata when a scream rang out. Styx Ancestor was shocked and turned around, his anger rising to the crest of his head.
It turns out that the battle between the Styx River and the Buddha, fueled by the power of the Netherworld Blood Sea, was actually a prelude to the Netherworld followers in the Hell of Reincarnation, who were struggling against the Buddhist followers. Led by the Asura King and his companion, the Netherworld followers were no match for the Buddhist followers led by the three Quasi-Saints, including Dipankara. They were only able to fight like cornered beasts, relying entirely on the power of the Netherworld Blood Sea they were absorbing.
Without the power of the Netherworld Blood Sea, the Netherworld Alliance followers were immediately defeated, with over 100,000 being converted by the Buddhist followers. Only a few thousand remained, desperately holding on behind Yuanbi Atu and his companion.
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