Ye Qingyao didn't know who the two people below were, but Jiang Shuo recognized them - the one wearing filthy robes was Mercyd who was excommunicated from Manichaeism - that is, the protective elder, Ruixi. Jiang Shuo, who was wearing a white robe, also recognized him as the Moxide and Huaijin of Miaofeng Hall whom he saw that day at Longquan Temple in Xiangping, Andong.
Ruixi was different from the other Manichaeans Jiang Shuo encountered. The demonic cultists led by Yihai Apo Damucha took refuge in Fanyang Jiedushi An Lushan, which could be described as doing evil things. This time they even joined forces with the so-called Kongtong The Qimenxi Shaolin lineage used bright salt to kidnap many masters from Shaolin, Caobang, and Jianghu League. The Manichae sect led by Ruixi can be called a flower army, and they are all poor farmers and river workers.
Jiang Shuo had a good impression of Rui Xi and could not help but listen attentively to the conversation between him and Huai Jin.
Ruixi said: "I joined Manichaeism because Mingzun appeared in the world to teach and transform sentient beings and free them from suffering. But now, with what Damuja Yihai Apo is doing, how can I still have any respect for Mingzun's way? Teach the ten precepts - no worship, no lying, no greed, no killing, no interfering with women, no stealing, no fraud, no witchcraft, no dichotomy, no laziness. How many of them did Apo break?"
Huaijin stood there in silence for a long time, then said: "Our religion was banned by the sages of the Tang Emperor, so we had to turn to secret preaching. In order to preserve the religion, Da Muji had to take some expedient measures..."
Ruixi said: "The three seals and the ten precepts are the iron rules that our monks and lay followers must abide by. If we can break the precepts at will in order to preserve the religion, then what we preach is no longer the true teachings taught by Mani. Well, what’s the point of such a religious religion even if it spreads and prospers?”
Before Huaijin could reply, someone outside the pavilion laughed and said, "Ruixi, when Damuchan expelled you as a sect, there were still people who complained on your behalf. Today, after hearing your subversive remarks about the sect, I should have killed you directly." You are."
But he saw two men in white robes with long knives coming in. Ruixi said coldly: "Cui Qianyou, are you ashamed to be a talisman to a tiger? Yihai Apo expelled me as a monk without reporting it to the Persian General Altar. This is against the rules! I have written a letter and sent it to the Persian General Forum to explain everything."
The two people who came in were the two envoys of Guangming, Cui Qianyou and Tian Qianzhen. Jiang Shuo was overjoyed. Since the two envoys of Guangming were here, it seemed that the Demon Cult army had indeed returned to the main altar. However, Abo was not seen at this moment, let alone the captive heroes. Jiang Shuo still hid on the beam, temporarily Not showing up.
Huaijin saw that Cui Qianyou was carrying a sword and was approaching menacingly, so he hurriedly tried to dissuade him: "Your Majesty Cui, you are not allowed to use weapons in the Holy Fire Hall. We are all brothers, so don't hurt your harmony."
Cui Qianyou laughed strangely and said: "My brother? Huaijin, have you forgotten that Ruixi rebelled and was expelled from the religion? Why shouldn't we carry weapons to hoe women?"
Hearing this, Ruixi became furious and said, "How did I apostatize? Which commandment of Mingzun did I not respect? I heard that the second envoy had accepted the official position of Anlu Mountain and became the eagle and dog's minion in Fanyang Fan Town. , Mingzun ordered the monks to practice pure and ascetic practices, but he didn’t ask you to do official work, food and salary, but tell me, who is the apostate?"
Cui Qianyou said: "It is natural that ordinary people cannot fulfill the official positions awarded by ordinary people, but An Zhongcheng is the god of war sent by Mingzun to the mortal world. His eagle and dog are serving for Mingzun, so why not?"
Ruixi spat: "Even the God of War is all far-fetched by Apo. An Lushan was just born as a sheep thief, but he was regarded as a god and came to the world! I have read the classics of the sect, but I haven't seen any God of War. The Oracle of the World!"
Cui Qianyou said: "What do you, a little Mercyd, know? Only the Twelve Great Muchas in the world have the power to interpret scriptures. Apo Damucha said that An Zhongcheng is a god, so he is a god!"
Ruixi sneered and said: "Everyone knows that An Lushan wants to rebel. He bribed Abo and gave him the title of god of war. He just wanted to encourage the army to serve him. Apo regarded exegesis as a business. , it is extremely funny and extremely hateful!”
Cui Qianyou said coldly: "Ruixi, it's useless to talk more. Do you think that Damu Chao is out on business and the main altar is empty at the moment, so you can take advantage of the situation and seize the Holy Seat? To tell you the truth, Damu Chao will sneak attack on the president if he gets you. According to the news from the altar, I have been ordered to lead a team of brothers to stop you, but you have no chance of winning."
Jiang Shuo couldn't help but be disappointed after hearing this. It turned out that Apo had not come back, but then he thought again. The two envoys of light naturally knew where Apo was going. I just listened to them.
Keep talking and see if he can reveal the whereabouts of Apo and the Demon Cult army. "
Unexpectedly, the four people below stopped talking about Apo's whereabouts, and Ruixi said: "I don't want to fight with you. Today we will go south after worshiping the holy fire."
Huaijin said: "Mingli Hall is moving to the savage land in the south? Why is this?"
Cui Qianyou scolded: "Huaijin! Be careful what you say. Damu Cha has rebuilt Mingli Hall, and Ruixi is no longer the Mercide of Mingli Hall."
Ruixi ignored Cui Qianyou and only replied to Huaijin: "It is true as you said, the south is a barren and smoggy land, but there are many people suffering there, and Buddhism and Taoism are not as deep-rooted as here in the Central Plains. It’s suitable for spreading my divine religion. We joined Mani’s disciples not to enjoy happiness. Wouldn’t it be good if we could help more poor people escape from suffering?”
Cui Qianyou said solemnly: "Da Mucha said that there are no Lun Shazai among the Han people in the south."
"耨沙喭" means "a listener with pure faith", which also means "a lay believer" in Chinese.
Ruixi shook his head and said: "Everyone in the world can be redeemed. The Mingzun Sutra states that there must be a battle between light and darkness in the middle. Only when there are more people of light who believe in religion than people of darkness who do not believe in religion, can light defeat darkness, and can all suffering beings survive" Later, "Ascend into the paradise world of light. I went to the south to preach, and if I preach, one person will get more light, but why not?"
"Zhongji" and "Houji" mean the present and the future. Huaijin was silent again after hearing this, obviously feeling that what Ruixi said was quite reasonable.
Cui Qianyou said: "Ruixi, you have repeatedly misinterpreted the scriptures, did not follow Damucha's decree, and have not repented even after you were dismissed from the religion. How dare you come to the main altar to speak such fallacies? It seems that I will not get rid of you." It’s not possible.”
Ruixi said: "If Mingzun feels that what I said is wrong, he can let the holy fire burn me to ashes right now, but there is no need for the two light envoys to do anything."
Cui Qianyou gritted his teeth and said, "The traitor still wants to pollute my holy fire? Today I will crush your bones and raise your ashes, and drag you out to feed the dogs, but there is no need to burn you."
As he spoke, Cui Qianyou stepped forward with his sword. His Ruixi Kung Fu was superior to Cui Qianyou's, and he avoided it sideways. However, Cui Qianyou found that Tian Qian was really standing there, and with a feint, he said: "Tian Qianzhen, why are you still standing there?" ? Come on shoulder to shoulder!"
Tian Qianzhen gritted his teeth and stamped his feet and said, "That's alright!" After saying this, he caught up with his sword and first put the long sword in Cui Qianyou's hand. The two blades immediately turned into two burning flaming knives. Then the two of them waved their weapons. Ren Yi greeted Rui Xi from left to right.
Ruixi lowered his head to dodge Tian Qianzhen's chop, and then suddenly used the "Dragon Swinging Tail" move. He wore special silver gloves on his hands to avoid water and fire, and stabbed Cui Qianyou with one palm. His flaming sword missed, but the flames could not burn his palm. Ruixi then turned around and avoided Tian Qianzhen's second slash.
Although the two envoys of light, Cui Qianyou and Tian Qianzhen, often have conflicts, they have a tacit understanding of their sword skills. The two of them attacked together and launched the flame sword skills around Rui Xi. Although Rui Xi had higher internal strength than the two of them, he used One against two, but ultimately lost. If it weren't for the fact that the silver gloves were not afraid of flames and took advantage of them, Ruixi would have been defeated long ago.
Cui Qianyou saw that although the two of them had the upper hand, they could not win for a while, and that Rui Xi's inner strength was stronger than his own. He had a long inner breath, and it would be difficult to determine the outcome if the fight lasted for a long time. He said to Huai Jin, "Huai Jin, you are stunned. What are you doing there? Come help quickly and capture this traitor!"
But Huaijin seemed to have made up his mind to watch the tiger fight from afar. Although he agreed, he just hesitated to step forward to help.
Tian Gan was really an honest man. Seeing that Huai Jin was not speaking the same mind, he was very angry and said, "Huai Jin, come as you come. Where are you doing this? If you are afraid of death, get away!"
He said this angrily, but he didn't want Huai Jin to be forgiven. He said hello, turned around and left the Holy Fire Hall.
Cui Qianyou said angrily: "Shi Tian Zuo, what are you talking about?"
Tian Qianzhen said: "I, I...how did I know he was such a coward..."
Cui Qianyou took out something from his arms and threw it into the holy fire. The holy fire suddenly burned violently and emitted thick smoke. The roof of the Holy Fire Hall is a double roof, with a ventilation gap between the upper roof and the lower roof. , a gray column of smoke emerged from the gap. Ruixi knew that this was used in Manichaeism to convey messages to the outside world.
Fengyanyan, Ruixi asked in surprise: "Cui Qianyou, what are you doing?"
At this time, I suddenly heard shouts of killing outside the courtyard, and the noise became louder and louder from far to near. Cui Qianyou smiled cruelly and said: "Since you are a traitor, naturally the disciples you have accepted cannot be considered as members of my religion. Ruixi, you can't I used to be a protective elder, but please tell me how you should deal with someone who breaks into our sect's forbidden area privately."
Rui Xi said angrily: "Cui Qianyou, what do you have to do with me? Many of my disciples don't know martial arts, but you actually instigated the believers to massacre civilians. Anyone who commits murder will fall into the dark hell!"
Cui Qianyou and Tian Qianzhen joined forces but were unable to attack for a long time. At this moment, the excitement in their mouths disturbed Ruixi's mind, and the sword moves in their hands became faster and faster.
Tian Qianzhen said: "Youshi Cui, killing civilians is against the doctrine, isn't it not good?" He objected in his mouth, but because he had cooperated with Cui Qianyou for a long time, he unconsciously followed Cui Qianyou's moves and hit him faster and faster.
Regardless of the opponent's fierce moves, Rui Xi attacked repeatedly in an attempt to get out of the pavilion, but was forced back by the two of them. While he was anxious, he heard an uneven chorus coming from outside: "It's true that Mingzun has mercy on you, and so on." Ming Neng saves his father, he is the supreme brother of all Buddhas, he is also the mother of wisdom and compassion... He is the only one in the three realms, he is the compassionate parent of all living beings, he is also the guide of the three realms, he is also the great spiritual doctor... he is also the all-encompassing heaven. , it is also the one that can bear fruit in reality,... it is also the one who has eternal life in death, it is also the clear and neutral nature of all living beings, and it is also the enlightened door of liberation from the fixed prisons in the three realms."
"Huiming Envoy" is the envoy sent by Mingzun to the human world. This must refer to Mani himself, the founder of the sect, and this set of Mani's hymns seems to have been sung by the followers of Ruixi outside when they resisted. song, it seems that these poor people are at the last moment.
Jiang Shuo could no longer stay on the beam. He pressed the seven-star sword on his waist and said, "I can't wait any longer. Sister Qingyao, let's go down and help Ruixi!"
