Not only has Taoism merged with the Heavenly Court, but its achievements and immortality have all been conferred by the Heavenly Court. Now, it has expressed its willingness to enshrine the treasure that suppresses the fortune of Taoism in the Heavenly Court. This is equivalent to handing over the fate of the entire Taoism to the Heavenly Court.
This statement and sincerity were not inadequate. Fang Jian was very satisfied. He then turned to the Buddhist sect and asked, "I already know the intentions of the Taoist sect. So, what about the Buddhist sect?"
The ancient Buddha Ran Deng did not say anything. Although he had a high status, he no longer had the final say in Buddhism.
The Buddha from the East glanced at the Buddhist masters standing on either side. Seeing that they were hesitant to speak, he stood up and bowed to Fang Jian, saying, "Great Emperor Hongqing, could you allow us Buddhists to discuss this matter in the side hall?"
Fang Jian nodded and said, "Okay, Hei Haier, you lead the Buddhist masters to the side hall to discuss matters."
The black boy bowed and said, "I will obey your command."
Afterwards, all the Buddhists stood up and saluted Fang Jian, and then followed the Ancient Buddha Dipankara and the Buddha from the East to the side hall of the Dongzhen Palace to discuss matters.
As the Buddhists left, Fang Jian asked Taishang Laojun, "Laojun, what is the Taoist treasure that suppresses destiny?"
Upon hearing this, Taishang Laojun smiled and said, "Replying to Great Emperor Hongqing, it is the 'Tai Chi Diagram'."
"The Tai Chi diagram is in your hands?!" Fang Jian was shocked upon hearing this. This was something he had never expected. "Isn't the Taoist's most precious treasure for suppressing destiny the Yin-Yang Bagua diagram?"
Even Nuwa couldn't help but look at Taishang Laojun in surprise. Not to mention Fang Jian and Nuwa, even the Taoist monks were in disbelief.
The Tai Chi diagram is an innate treasure, originally held by the Supreme Taoist Ancestor.
Previously, everyone thought that the Taoist treasure that suppressed the destiny was the innate spiritual treasure "Yin Yang Bagua Diagram", but unexpectedly it was the innate treasure Tai Chi Diagram, and it was in the hands of Taishang Laojun.
But Fang Jian thought again, that's not right. The three great masters of the upper realm, Tai Shang Dao Zu, Wuliang Mo Zu and Sakyamuni, took that step together. The innate treasures in the hands of Sakyamuni and Wuliang Mo Zu had been taken away. Why did Tai Shang Dao Zu leave behind the Tai Chi diagram?
If this is the case, there are two possibilities:
First, the power of the Supreme Taoist Ancestor is already so strong that he no longer needs an innate treasure.
Second, the Supreme Taoist Ancestor has another innate treasure.
No matter which possibility it is, it all shows the profound foundation and power of Taoism, and Fang Jian finally understood why the old fox Taishang Laojun expressed his opinion so decisively.
The Tai Chi diagram is an innate treasure. Even if it is enshrined in the Heavenly Court, the Heavenly Court cannot suppress it. It is just a matter of thought for him to take it back.
The only difference is that the Tai Chi diagram suppresses the Taoist fortune and will be monitored by Daluotian.
Thinking of this, Fang Jian suddenly said, "The Tai Chi diagram must be enshrined together with the Investiture of the Gods."
Taishang Laojun's brows suddenly furrowed, but then relaxed again, and he nodded and said, "Okay."
The Investiture of the Gods is also an innate treasure, and it has the great power to operate the laws of heaven. Only by enshrining the Tai Chi diagram and the Investiture of the Gods together can the Taoist fortune be truly bound to the heaven.
Seeing that Taishang Laojun personally agreed, Fang Jian finally felt relieved.
Ji Zhen'e said at this moment: "Nuwa, Great Emperor Hongqing, Emperor Taiyi, Emperor Rensheng, Emperor Qitian, the fact that our Taoist sect's most precious treasure to suppress its destiny is the Tai Chi diagram, I ask you emperors to keep it a secret for the time being, and do not tell the Buddhist sect."
Nuwa said, "Of course not."
Fang Jian also nodded and said, "No one here will reveal the secret, so don't worry, fellow Taoist."
"Yes, thank you, Goddess Nuwa, Great Emperor Hongqing, and all the emperors."
While Fang Jian and the Taoists were talking, another hour passed. At this time, the Buddhists also returned to the Dongzhen Hall and took their seats after paying their respects to Fang Jian.
Fang Jian looked at the Buddhists and asked, "How are the discussions going, fellow Buddhists?"
The Buddha from the East said, "Your Highness, Great Emperor Hongqing, we have concluded our discussion. The Heavenly Court is the ruler of the Three Realms. Taoism and Buddhism should assist the Heavenly Court in governing the Three Realms and saving all living beings. Therefore, our Buddhist sect is now willing to merge with the Heavenly Court and, together with the Taoist sect, all those who have attained the fruit and immortality will be granted by the Heavenly Court."
When the Eastern Buddha said this, there was a stir in the Taoist sect. Except for the Jade Emperor, the other Taoist masters looked at the Buddhists in surprise.
At this moment, the Buddhists all looked calm, with compassionate smiles on their faces. It seemed that they had reached a consensus in the previous discussions.
"Oh?" Fang Jian raised his eyebrows slightly, looked at the Buddha from the East and the Buddhist saints and asked, "Fellow Buddhists, have you all made up your minds?"
Medicine Master Liuli Guang Wang Buddha said: "Great Emperor Hongqing, our Buddhist sect has reached a consensus. From now on, we will merge with the Heavenly Court and assist the Jade Emperor in ruling the Three Realms."
Guanyin Bodhisattva said: "But... I, the Buddhist sect, have three requirements."
Fang Jian said, "Please speak."
Guanyin Bodhisattva said: "First, the Heavenly Court must recognize and confer upon all the great virtues of our Buddhist sect the 'Fruitment Status'."
Fang Jian heard this and nodded, "Okay."
Guanyin Bodhisattva said: "Secondly, the Buddhist sect is willing to offer the treasure that suppresses destiny to the Heavenly Court, but the Heavenly Court must keep the secret and not disclose the information of this treasure."
Fang Jian nodded again and said, "Okay."
Guanyin Bodhisattva concluded by saying, “Third, Buddhism still retains its own title of fruit position, and it is the same as the same level of fruit position honored in heaven and Taoism.”
Fang Jian nodded for the third time and said, "Approved."
Fang Jian's three conditions were all met, and Buddhism no longer had any hesitation. These three conditions fully guaranteed the interests and honorable status of the existing saints and powerful people in Buddhism. As long as these three conditions were met, Buddhism would have no reason to refuse to merge with the Heavenly Court.
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