Only then did everyone realize that the real person pretending to be a pig and eating a tiger was Ma Xiangzhong Bajie. He looked fat, but in fact he had practiced unique internal strength.
The disciples of the Shenquan Sect stepped forward to help Ge Qizhen up. Ge Qizhen was accidentally ejected by Ma Xiangzhong Bajie. He vomited a mouthful of blood before he could recover his true energy. He was not seriously injured. He pushed the others away angrily. , I still want to go higher.
Zhuge Jingxu shouted: "Actually, Uncle Ma Guo is merciful. Don't ignore me anymore and retreat quickly."
The name Ma Xiangzhong Bajie is too outrageous. Zhuge Jingxu maintains his own identity and cannot use the vulgar name "Ma Laofai" like Cheng Qianli. Ma Xiangzhong Bajie calls himself Tubo Zampu's brother-in-law, so he calls him "Guo Fei". "Uncle" is commensurate.
Ge Qizhen said: "But..."
Zhuge Jingxu went against his elegant nature and scolded: "Back off!"
Ge Qizhen blushed. He still refused to believe that "Uncle Ma Guo" really possessed unparalleled martial arts. However, although Zhuge Jingxu was his uncle, he was always very majestic. Ge Qizhen did not dare to disobey. He could retreat to the side angrily.
Cheng Qianli whispered to Lu Yuxuan: "This Sage Zhuge is really strange. Others come to provoke him, but he restrains himself at all times. Even when his disciples suffer losses, he remains calm."
Lu Yuxuan said: "I don't know the details about this. It is said that for so many years since the Kongtong sect has been established, there are people who want to make a name for themselves every year. If they are allowed to come and go like this, I'm afraid Kongtong's reputation will be long gone." It fell to the ground.”
Cheng Qianli said: "I see, among the three old men, Tie Zheng Daoyuan is the more solid. Sima and Zhuge are both as good as their ancestors, and more skilled than the hozen."
Ma Xiangzhong Bajie knew that Zhuge Jingxu was unwilling to take action, and it was useless to provoke him. He simply cupped his hands to Zhuge Jingxu and said carelessly: "Since Master Zhuge has reservations, we will meet again in two days."
After saying that, he led Iron Blade Xinuolo and Zhang Zangxie out of the hall. Although the Shenquan Sect had many disciples, they saw that the leader of the sage, Zhuge Jingxu, stopped Ge Qizhen from stopping the Tubo people, so the disciples did not dare to step forward.
Ma Xiangzhong Bajie became more and more proud and laughed all the way. Even after walking for a long time, he could still hear laughter coming from far away.
Cheng Qianli said: "Hey, Uncle Ma Guo is so arrogant, he simply regards the Divine Fist Sect as nothing..." When he spoke, he deliberately glanced at the disciples of the Divine Fist Sect from left to right, and all the disciples were looked down upon by him. Feeling ashamed, Zhuge Jingxu folded his hands and said, "Thank you Cheng Lang and Young Master Jiang for standing up for our Shenquan Sect today, but we do have a last resort and cannot fight against this crazy fan."
Lu Yuxuan said: "The two leaders are indeed cautious. Not only do they have reservations about the Tubo people, but they are also not truthful about us."
Sima Qingyun said hurriedly: "We have a request from Young Master Jiang, and there is no deception."
Lu Yuxuan waved his fan and laughed loudly: "How do you say there is no deception? I never heard Master Sima say that about the Nine Religions Conference that Uncle Ma Guo mentioned today."
Sima Qingyun said to Jiang Shuo: "What I said before about Fei Hongzi's appointment to fight is also true, but he did not only invite the three Kongtong sects, but nine sects in the world."
Jiang Shuo wondered: "There are actually nine religions in the world? I have only heard of the saying 'three religions and nine streams', but these nine streams refer to all kinds of people in the world."
Sima Qingyun said: "The Nine Religions are not just sects in the Central Plains. In addition to the three religions of Confucianism, Buddhism and Taoism in the Central Plains, there are also the three barbarian religions in the Central Plains - Nestorianism, Zoroastrianism, Manichaeism, and even those not found outside the Central Plains. The three religions—Islamic religion, Bon religion, and Tianzhu heretics.”
Jiang Shuo said: "I only know about Confucianism, Buddhism and Taoism, and I also know about Nestorianism and Manichaeism, but I have never heard of the other four religions."
Sima Qingyun said: "Among the three barbarian religions, Zoroastrianism was the earliest to be founded and introduced to the Central Plains. It was already introduced to the Han Dynasty during the Northern Wei Dynasty. It was originally a Persian Zoroastrian religion. It was renamed 'Fire God' in the Han Dynasty. "Huo Zoroastrianism", since the Northern Wei Dynasty, Northern Qi and Northern Zhou Dynasty have set up Huo Zoroastrian priests in Honglu Temple, and the emperor personally worshiped Hu Tian and served Yi customs."
Lu Yuxuan said: "In my dynasty, there were Zoroastrian temples in both the east and west capitals. There were also Sabao officials in the temples to preside over fire Zoroastrian sacrifices. Among them, the Zoroastrian officials to the fourth rank were all held by Persians."
Jiang Shuo said: "Zoroastrianism worships fire? It's similar to Manichaeism."
Sima Qingyun glanced at Ruixi and said: "Manichaeism was founded only five hundred years ago, but Zoroastrianism lasted a thousand years..." The implication is that Manichaeism may have originated from Zoroastrianism.
Ruixi hurriedly said: "Although Manichaeism and Zoroastrianism seem to have a lot in common, they are actually completely different. Zoroastrianism cooks pigs and sheep, sings and dances, and is actually a secular religion. My Manichaeism teaches vegetarianism. Observing the precepts and practicing asceticism is the holy teaching of great light and great compassion.”
Although the members of the three Kongtong sects did not say it with their mouths, they said in their hearts: The demon sect eats vegetables and serves the devil. In the words of the elders of the demon sect, it has become a great light and a great mercy. It's just that they didn't know the relationship between Jiang Shuo and Rui Xi, so they all held back and didn't speak out to refute.
Jiang Shuo hurriedly changed the subject and said, "I know a little about Nestorianism. They believe in Jingzun. Jingzun visits the poor and asks about their sufferings. There are also many believers among the Han people."
Sima Qingyun nodded and said: "Nestorianism does not establish idols. According to legend, its missionary saint Yi Shu was crucified on a cross and resurrected three days later... so its temple uses a cross as its symbol."
Jiang Shuo thought about the Luoyang Cross Temple and felt good about it, and asked again: "What about these three foreign religions?"
Sima Qingyun said: "The Yi religion is most prosperous in the west of Congling. It was founded by Maha Mo. It is the state religion of Dashi and does not establish idols. Hu Da is the only ruler in the world."
Ruixi said: "Islam and Nestorianism also have many similarities. For example, they both believe that the end of the world will come, when all people will be resurrected and accept the judgment of the Lord God. At that time, those who do good will go to heaven, and those who do evil will go to heaven. Hellfire.”
Cheng Qianli said: "Although it sounds ridiculous, it is reasonable that good will be rewarded with good and evil will be punished with evil."
Ruixi said: "There are nine sects in the world. The teachings of each sect advise people to do good. Whether they do good or evil depends on whether the believers follow the teachings. People in the world call our sect a demonic sect. If they practice my Manichaean teachings, they may not be unable to do good. .”
Sima Qingyun nodded and said: "I heard that the Islamic religion eliminated pagan religions in the land of Persia. Zoroastrianism, Nestorianism, and Demonic religions all came from Persia. However, life in Persia is not very easy at the moment."
Cheng Qianli said: "Hey, our Tang Dynasty is open to all rivers. No matter Hu or Han, no matter what religion, all have a foothold." He glanced at Ruixi and said: "Except the Demon Sect."
Sima Qingyun directly called Manichaeism a "devil religion", and Cheng Qianli also meant his words with a hint of irony. However, this was not the first time that the world had such an attitude towards Manichaeism. Rui Xi did not feel dissatisfied and said: "Wait until I reorganize the religious world. , spread my righteous path of Mani to the world, and one day I will be able to wash away the world’s prejudice against my religion.”
Everyone disagreed after hearing this, but Jiang Shuo nodded and said: "Elder Ruixi, I hope you will get what you want one day."
Sima Qingyun did not want to get entangled with this Manichaeism and continued: "Bon religion? Uncle Ma Guo today is a Bon worshipper. However, the Bon religion lives in a remote plateau and is extremely mysterious. We don't know much about them."
Jiang Shuo asked again: "Isn't Tianzhu the birthplace of Buddhism? Why is there another heretic in Tianzhu?"
This time it was Tie Zheng Daoyuan who spoke: "When Master Xuanzang went to Nalanda Temple in Tianzhu to learn Buddhist scriptures during the reign of Emperor Taizong of this dynasty, Buddhism was already in decline. Master Xuanzang had "The Records of the Western Regions of the Tang Dynasty" handed down to the world. It is recorded above that the worship of Shiva, Vishnu, and Brahma is extremely popular in India. Over the years, Buddhism has become increasingly declining in India, and the most prosperous one is the Brahmin heretic religion."
Jiang Shuo said: "That's it. Taoist Master Sima has a wide range of knowledge and is admirable in his discussion of the world's sects."
Cheng Qianli laughed at the side and said: "Master Sima, you talk too much, but you used to cherish your words like gold. We thought it was the grudge between the Demon Sect and your three sects, but now it is So it turns out to be the Nine Sects in the World?"
There was no shame on Sima Qingyun's face, and he still said calmly: "The Demon Sect aims at the world, whether it is the Nine Sects or the Three Sects, what's the difference?"
Cheng Qianli said: "Isn't that right... Master Sima said that Feihongzi wanted to seize your Kongtong Mountain, which is why he made this appointment. But if he made an appointment with the nine sects in the world, the other sects have nothing to do with Kongtong Mountain. It is even less possible for me to covet your three-acre land in Kongtong Mountain. It can be seen that the reason why Feihongzi convened the 'Nine Religions Conference' is definitely not the reason you said."
Cheng Qianli only looked arrogant on the surface, but was actually quite wise. His words immediately hit the mark. Everyone below Jiang Shuo looked at Sima Qingyun, waiting for his explanation.
Sima Qingyun suddenly lost his previous calm expression, and for the first time he looked helpless. Tie Zheng Daoyuan said: "Hey... Brother Sima, if you ask me to tell you, let's tell the truth. Young Master Jiang is a gentleman. If he continues to lie like this, he really loses the integrity of our Kongtong sect. "
Sima Qingyun said: "But..."
Jiang Shuo saw that he was in trouble and said, "Master Sima, but that Feihongzi threatens you?"
He actually knew yesterday that the Three Saints of Kongtong were hiding something from him, but he didn't know what the three of them were hiding. As soon as he asked, he shouted: "No, no."
What Sima Qingyun said to Jiang Shuo was that Fei Hongzi wanted to compete with the Three Saints to win the mountain, and asked Jiang Shuo to help him. Fei Hongzi didn't necessarily threaten the Three Saints and ask Jiang Shuo to deal with Fei Hongzi himself.
Tie Zheng Daoyuan said: "Brother Sima Dao, if you don't tell me, I will deal with all the consequences."
Turning to Jiang Shuo, he said: "Actually, someone asked us to take you, Young Master Jiang, up the mountain. That person was afraid that you would not go up the mountain, so he asked Brother Sima to lie to you and say that Feihongzi wanted to seize the Nine Sects Uncovered Conference two days later. I, Kongtong Mountain..."
Lu Yuxuan asked curiously: "Why is this?"
Tie Zheng Daoyuan said: "That person said that the Nine Sects Uncensored Conference is very boring, and Young Master Jiang may not be willing to come. But if it is said that our Kongtong Sect is in danger of survival, Young Master Jiang's righteousness and chivalrous heart will certainly Will not refuse."
Jiang Shuo was confused after hearing this, but Lu Yuxuan seemed to have some realization and said: "Young Master, it seems that this person is very familiar with you."
He knew that Jiang Shuo did not like to fight bravely, but he was indeed a chivalrous man who loved justice. Where justice existed, he would not hesitate to do it despite all difficulties and dangers. No matter who was the person who threatened the Three Saints, he had no regard for Jiang Shuo. Shuo's character selection can be described as accurate.
Lu Yuxuan asked again: "Monk Daoyuan, three of them are highly skilled in martial arts and have many disciples of the Kongtong Three Sects. How could that person coerce you into doing things for him?"
Jiang Shuo rushed to ask, "What does that man look like? How old is he?"
Tie Zheng Daoyuan said: "He..."
Just after he said the word "he", Daoyuan suddenly felt a huge shock all over his body. His eyes rolled up, his mouth twisted, and he fell down tiredly.
Some people died, but not completely...
