Thirty-six Heavens, Daluo Heaven, Heavenly Palace, and Lingxiao Palace.
"The Great Celestial Venerable has decreed that the Minister of Western Heavenly Prefecture, Fang Jian, enter the palace for an audience."
"...Xuanxi Tianfu Shangshu Fang Jian entered the palace to pay his respects."
"...Fang Jian enters the palace to meet the emperor!"
This time Fang Jian's audience at the Lingxiao Palace was different from the previous ones, because this time the Lingxiao Palace used the ceremony of announcing the emperor's death to show its favor and honor to Fang Jian.
The ceremony of the list of successors first had Taibai Jinxing convey the Jade Emperor's order, and then summon Fang Jian to the Lingxiao Palace for an audience.
Then the Right Heavenly Lord of Lingxiao Palace would issue an imperial decree and summon him for an audience.
Finally, the Right Guard General in front of the Lingxiao Palace conveyed the imperial decree and summoned him for an audience.
The whole process is solemn and meticulous, and it is a great honor for the gods to be able to use the ceremony of announcement when meeting the Jade Emperor.
After the entire ceremony of announcing the names of the successful candidates was completed, Fang Jian tidied up his appearance, and then, led by two heavenly generals, walked up the jade steps to the Lingxiao Palace, and then stepped into the Lingxiao Palace.
As soon as he entered the Lingxiao Palace, Fang Jian felt countless powerful gazes falling on him.
But he remained unmoved. He simply stared ahead and quickly walked to the center of the Lingxiao Palace. Then, he bowed to the imposing figure above and said, "Your servant, Fang Jian, the Minister of the Western Heaven Palace, pays homage to the Jade Emperor."
The Jade Emperor looked at Fang Jian below with a smile on his face, nodded slightly, and then said, "Stand up."
"Thank you, Jade Emperor." Fang Jian bowed in thanks, then stood up straight.
At this time, the Jade Emperor raised his hand and pointed at Taibai Jinxing, saying, "Announce the decree."
"Yes." Taibai Jinxing responded respectfully, then stepped out of the clouds holding the decree.
"The decree of the Jade Emperor, the Great Celestial Venerable, the Mysterious Sky High God: Fang Jian, the Minister of the Heavenly Monarch Palace of Hezhou, West Niu, has quelled the demonic rebellion, upheld the laws of Heaven, suppressed the evil sects, and eradicated the evil laws. Although his service has been brief, his achievements are remarkable, making him renowned throughout the Three Realms and respected by the Four Continents..."
"...You spread Heaven's majesty throughout the land, spreading virtue to all living beings. You personally follow Heaven's laws, diligently and conscientiously day and night. I am deeply pleased with you."
"... Merits will be rewarded, faults will be punished. I commend your achievements and bestow upon you the following honors: I grant Fang Jian fifty million in merits, a Lingxiao Jade Belt Robe, and confer upon him the title of 'True Man' in the Heavenly Court, making him the representative of all gods and the leader of all spirits."
Fang Jian was extremely delighted to hear the Jade Emperor's reward to him.
Not to mention the Lingxiao Jade Belt Robe, which, like the Qingxia Jade Fighting Qilin Robe, has more symbolic meaning than practical significance, but the Lingxiao Jade Belt Robe is definitely more advanced than the Qingxia Jade Fighting Qilin Robe.
But the reward of 50 million merits and the status of "True Man" can be said to be a real reward. There is no need to say how important 50 million merits are.
The status of a true person is very important. It means that Fang Jian has entered the ranks of the "Great Gods of Heaven".
The word "Hongqing" is the Taoist name given to him by the Queen Mother of the West, and "Master Hongqing" is the respectful title given to him by others. For example, the immortal officials of the Western Heaven Palace still call him "Shangshu Lord".
But since he attained the status of "True Man" in Heaven, True Man Hongqing is no longer a respectful title, but a practical name.
From then on, the immortal officials of the Western Paradise could call him "Mr. Shangshu" or "Master Hongqing", because he had already obtained the status of "Master" in the Heavenly Court and was a true "Master of Morality".
After Taibai Jinxing finished reading, the imperial edict immediately flew in front of Fang Jian. "Master Hongqing, please accept the order." Taibai Jinxing said with a smile.
Upon hearing this, Fang Jian immediately extended his hands, respectfully receiving the decree. He then bowed again and said, "Your servant Fang Jian, I thank the Jade Emperor for the reward."
At this time, many immortals in the immortal classes on both sides also bowed to Fang Jian and said, "Congratulations, Master Hongqing."
Fang Jian bowed repeatedly in return, saying, "Thank you, colleagues."
After a round of greetings, Fang Jian once again stood solemnly in the center of the Lingxiao Palace, because he knew that the Jade Emperor did not let him leave, which meant that he still had something to ask him.
"Fang Jian." As expected, the Jade Emperor asked, "What plans do you have for the Western Paradise?"
Fang Jian's expression grew solemn upon hearing this, and he immediately said, "Your Majesty, the Jade Emperor, I wish to unite with the Buddhist sect to jointly stabilize Xiniu Hezhou."
Hearing Fang Jian's words, all the gods present were surprised. "Allied with Buddhism? If we remember correctly, you just wiped out a large sect of theirs, right?"
But the Jade Emperor and the Five Great Emperors were not surprised at all. Instead, they looked at Fang Jian with surprise.
The Jade Emperor then asked, "How do you plan to unite with Buddhism?"
Fang Jian said, "I wish to follow the example of the Pure Land and Zen sects of Buddhism, unite with the seven major Buddhist sects, and establish the Xiniu Hezhou Buddhist Association. Each of the seven major Buddhist sects will send a Bodhisattva to participate. Together, we will establish the Heavenly Code of Dharma and precepts to regulate the teachings and teachings of Buddhism, and completely eliminate the emergence of evil sects and evil dharma."
After hearing Fang Jian's words, the gods in the Lingxiao Palace finally reacted. This was not about joining forces with Buddhism, but clearly about bringing the entire Buddhist community of Xiniu Hezhou under the supervision of Xitian Mansion.
Once the Xiniu Hezhou Buddhist Association is established, Xitian Prefecture can legitimately send supervisory immortal officials to the major Buddhist temples in Xiniu Hezhou. At that time, every move of the entire Xiniu Hezhou Buddhist community will be exposed under the eyes of Xitian Prefecture.
"He really dares to think and do." The immortals and gods present were amazed at Fang Jian's courage.
If it were them, they might not have thought of what Fang Jian did, but thinking of it and daring to do it or being able to do it are two completely different things.
If they were given the choice, no matter how many chances they were given, they would still choose not to offend Buddhism.
After all, not everyone has the strength of Fang Jian, nor is everyone as fearless as Fang Jian, completely unafraid of offending a behemoth like Buddhism. If it were any other immortal, they would have already admitted defeat when the Eight Great Bodhisattvas mobilized the Small Thousand Buddha Kingdom.
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