Wait a minute, how did Yuan Shoucheng know the Jade Emperor's decree in advance? The timing of the rain could be predicted using other supernatural powers, but even the exact number was perfect.
I used to think that the Bodhisattva was all-powerful and that there were inside agents in the Heavenly Court, but now I realize that it was an imperial edict issued by the Heavenly Emperor. What high-ranking official would know that?
Moreover, he risked public condemnation by participating in the Buddhist mission to the East.
Zuan was getting a little annoyed. Realizing he had overlooked some important information, he closed his eyes and began to replay every detail of the two levels in his mind.
He has now recovered his cultivation, and his powerful divine soul can now support his brain operating at an accelerated pace.
First came the Jinghe Water Palace, then Chang'an City, then the Tang Dynasty Imperial Palace, and finally the Netherworld...
Wait, a portrait in the palace popped into my mind.
Zuan suddenly opened his eyes; he realized he had overlooked something!
Li Shimin was the emperor of the Tang Dynasty. The emperors of the Tang Dynasty were surnamed Li and worshipped Laozi Li Er as their ancestor.
That's Laozi, one of the Three Pure Ones and the leader of Taoism!
Taoism was the state religion of the Tang Dynasty!
No wonder the Buddhist monks were so careful in their planning, no wonder the judges and kings of the underworld acted so strangely, no wonder the Heavenly Court...
No wonder the Colossus said he had already helped him!
Then the colossus's voice rang out: "Have you thought of an answer?"
Zuan nodded, then slowly said, "It is true that all of this was mainly arranged by the Buddhist sect, but they are actually just pawns."
"Oh? And who is the chess player?" The colossus's voice seemed to have a hint of amusement.
Zuan hesitated for a moment: "I know there are some powerful beings who, once I mention their names, can easily attract their gaze and bring unknown destructive power."
"You don't need to worry about that. In this world, I can temporarily shield you from everything and prevent external forces from spying on you," came the giant's voice.
Zuan was relieved: "The mastermind behind this is the Heavenly Emperor. He joined forces with Buddhism to orchestrate all of this."
"Oh, why would you have such a thought? Isn't the Heavenly Court dominated by Taoism? Why would the Heavenly Emperor be aligned with Buddhism?" the giant statue asked.
"Because the Heavenly Court is dominated by Taoism, the Heavenly Emperor does not want one sect to become too powerful, lest the Heavenly Court only respect the Taoist Ancestor and not know the Heavenly Emperor. Therefore, he introduced Buddhism to counterbalance Taoism." Zu An finally sorted out all the clues.
How was Yuan Shoucheng able to know the Heavenly Emperor's decree in advance?
Even though Buddhist bodhisattvas possess great supernatural powers, it is impossible for them to know even this level of decree.
There is only one reason: it was told to the Bodhisattva by the Heavenly Emperor!
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