To discuss the affairs of the world, the one who came from the Taoist sect was Yun Zhongzi, the 'Daojun of Guangde Qingfu', and the one who came from the Buddhist sect was Xuanzang, the Sandalwood Meritorious Buddha. As for the demon clan, all twelve demon gods came.
Fang Jian first paid his respects to Yun Zhongzi, because Yun Zhongzi was a "Tao Lord" and had the same position as the Emperor in the heavenly court, so he had to pay his respects to Yun Zhongzi first.
However, Fang Jian is the god of justice, so he doesn't need to be too humble in front of Yun Zhongzi. After all, Yun Zhongzi is only an emperor, not an emperor who directly holds power in heaven.
Other gods in heaven might be respectful in front of Yun Zhongzi, and even if Erlang Shen came, he would have to call Yun Zhongzi "Uncle Master" according to seniority, but there was no need for Fang Jian to do so, which was why he was asked to do this.
Then Fang Jian saluted Xuanzang and the twelve demon gods. After both sides saluted each other, Fang Jian waved his hand, and a golden cloud suddenly rose in the Haotian Palace.
"Please take a seat, everyone." Fang Jian said with a bow, then took the initiative to sit cross-legged on the golden cloud.
Yun Zhongzi, Xuanzang, and the twelve demon gods also sat down cross-legged, forming a semicircle without any distinction of priority.
"Fellow Daoists, you all know about the depletion of immortal and spiritual energy in the world, right?" Fang Jian asked.
Yun Zhongzi said, "I have known about this for a long time. The immortal and spiritual energy of the worlds have been exhausted, and their luck has been cut off. It will not be able to recover in a short time."
Fang Jian nodded and said, "Indeed, that's why the Heavenly Court is planning to allow the Daoist, Buddhist, and demon tribes to each save and guide the lower realm immortals into the Great World of Yamabu. That's why we invited all of you fellow Taoists here today to discuss this."
"At this critical moment when the lives of the cultivators in the lower world are at stake, our Buddhist sect should shoulder the heavy responsibility. We are willing to convert and guide the scattered immortals in the Eastern and Western Dipper Heavens." Sandalwood Merit Buddha said with a righteous face.
Yun Zhongzi was not happy when he heard this and objected on the spot: "I don't think your Buddhist sect can bear this heavy responsibility at all. Giving you a Western Dou Zhutian will be enough."
Sandalwood Merit Buddha said: "Daoists, please do not judge others by your own standards. Just because the Daoists cannot save others does not mean that the Buddhists cannot save them."
"Your Buddhist sect just can't save people." Yun Zhongzi said.
The Buddha said, "It can be saved."
"It can't be saved." Yun Zhongzi emphasized.
Sandalwood Merit Buddha confirmed with a serious face: "It can be saved."
The twelve demon gods nearby saw this and quickly discussed with each other. Then the demon god Bai Ze said, "Then our demon clan will not fight with the Taoists or Buddhists. We only need the Southern Dipper and the Northern Dipper."
As soon as Bai Ze finished speaking, Yun Zhongzi and Sandalwood Merit Buddha, who were originally arguing, immediately stopped arguing and quickly formed a united front.
"No." Yun Zhongzi said, "You don't have that ability."
The demon god Shang Yang said: "We have this ability, it is enough to save the two great heavens."
"No." Sandalwood Merit Buddha said, "Daoist Yun Zhongzi is right. You demons don't have that ability."
"We do!" Yingzhao, the leader of the Twelve Demon Gods, said with his neck stiff, "We absolutely have this ability. Taoist Master Yunzhongzi, Buddha Sandalwood Merit, please don't underestimate our demon race."
Upon hearing this, Yun Zhongzi said, "Oh? Is that so? Then my sect would like to send a few Taiyi Golden Immortals who have attained the Dao to Northern Julu Continent to give it a try."
The Sandalwood Merit Buddha said, "We in the Buddhist sect would also like to send a few Bodhisattvas and Arhats to test our fellow Taoists from the demon tribe."
The twelve demon gods lost their momentum upon hearing this, but the demon god Taowu shouted to Fang Jian, "Master Hongqing, the Taoists and Buddhists have teamed up to threaten us. You must uphold justice."
Fang Jian also spoke to Yun Zhongzi and Xuanzang at this time, saying, "My fellow Taoists, this is just a discussion. Don't threaten others."
Yun Zhongzi smiled and said, "Master Hongqing has misunderstood. I am not threatening the demon race. I just want to send a great monk from my sect to guide the demon race in their cultivation."
"Yes, I think so too. Guidance on cultivation cannot be considered a threat." Sandalwood Merit Buddha said with a smile.
Fang Jian said, "Well, how about I go to the Taoist and Buddhist sects in a couple of days to spread the Heavenly Law?"
"Master Hongqing, you are the god of justice, you cannot use heavenly laws to threaten us." Yun Zhongzi and Sandalwood Merit Buddha immediately said with a vigilant look on their faces.
Fang Jian spread his hands and said, "Popularizing the Heavenly Law, is that considered a threat?"
Yun Zhongzi, Sandalwood Merit Buddha: ""
"Alright, alright." Fang Jian said, "How about this, I have a plan. How about you all listen to it?"
"Ha!" Yun Zhongzi clapped his hands and laughed, "Master Hongqing, you said you had a plan earlier. Tell me about it now."
The Sandalwood Merit Buddha said, "I am listening attentively."
The twelve demon gods also said, "Please ask True Lord Hongqing for guidance."
Fang Jian didn't keep the conversation a secret and said directly, "What I mean is, don't argue with us. Both Taoism and Buddhism can send people to the five great heavens: East Dipper, West Dipper, North Dipper, South Dipper, and the Unified Heavens to preach the Dharma and enlighten the immortals. Let the immortals in the five great heavens choose for themselves. Those who wish to return to Buddhism can return to Buddhism, and those who wish to return to Taoism can return to Taoism. Taoism and Buddhism can each compete fairly based on their own abilities. How do you say that?"
"Okay, I agree." Sandalwood Merit Buddha said immediately. Just kidding, when it comes to missionary ability, who dares to say they are first if Buddhism is second?
Yun Zhongzi thought about it for a while, and finally nodded and said, "Okay, this method is fair." He also had his own calculations in mind. When it comes to calculations, who dares to say that my Taoist sect is second to none?
Only the Twelve Demon Gods were anxious. Fang Jian had divided the Five Great Heavens among the Dao Sect in the blink of an eye. "Then where are we going?" "They're not asking us to go to the Demon Realm, are they?"
"Master Hongqing, what about us?" the demon god Bai Ze asked hurriedly.
Fang Jian said, "The demon race is easy. All demons and immortals in the five heavens, whether they are Buddhists or Taoists, will be yours."
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