One of the four people was familiar to everyone in the team. The man holding a willow purification vase in his hand was wearing a white gauze. Who could he be if he wasn't Guanyin Bodhisattva?
Of the other two Bodhisattvas, one had nothing in his hand, and the other had nothing in his hand either.
The two Bodhisattvas both present themselves as men, and their facial features are indeed different. The characteristic that can be distinguished at a glance is that the Bodhisattva on the left has a lively look in his eyes, while the Bodhisattva on the right has a calm and serious face.
"If you ask me, you should go ahead. Even if you can't reach an agreement, come back." The Bodhisattva on the left opened his mouth and said.
He sounded like a man talking about business, and he really didn't look like a great Bodhisattva who had achieved enlightenment.
"Who are you, Bodhisattva?" Qi Zhen asked.
The Bodhisattva on the left suddenly remembered that he had not introduced himself yet, and said: "I am Manjusri, the one over there is Brother Samantabhadra, and the one in the middle you must know, is Venerable Avalokitesvara."
Darling, Manjushri, Samantabhadra and Avalokitesvara, in addition to Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva, three of the four most famous Bodhisattvas in the country are gathered here.
Then everyone's attention turned to the old woman in the middle. Since the identities of these three daughters are the three great Bodhisattvas of Buddhism, the identity of the old woman in the middle is quite interesting.
"This is the Holy Ancestor of Yuqing, Ziyuanjun." Manjushri Bodhisattva added.
Everyone in the team looked puzzled.
"That's the title given to the old woman by Heaven. She cultivated herself in Lishan Mountain." The old woman said with a very gentle tone.
"It turns out it's Old Mother Lishan. I'm rude and rude." Qi Zhen bowed and saluted.
Everyone in the team actually didn't know much about Old Mother Lishan, but seeing the three great Bodhisattvas vaguely respecting her, they all knew that this great immortal had a very high influence in the world of gods and Buddhas.
It is often difficult for modern people to summarize the status of Lishan Old Mother in traditional Chinese mythology. However, there is no doubt that both Taoism and Buddhism appeared much later than Lishan Old Mother.
This is just like the legends of primitive gods such as Nuwa, Descendants, Pangu, Fuxi, and Chiyou. It is difficult to define their status in Buddhism and Taoism. However, their existence is undoubtedly the beginning of everything. It is no wonder that the three great Bodhisattvas would have such reverence for her.
"I was invited by the three Bodhisattvas to come and have a look. I also think what the Tathagata said is quite reasonable. I think you should really go to Lingshan to see it. Staying with Tang Monk and his disciples is a waste of your good abilities." Li Mother Shan said.
"It's no problem to go, but I'm curious, why aren't we allowed to go to heaven?" Qi Zhen said playfully.
"Those three old guys from Sanqing don't care about anything, and the Jade Emperor is too obsessed with winning. Is this a good enough reason?" Lishan's mother asked back.
Everyone in the team was silent.
I'm afraid only this Lishan old woman can mention the three most powerful figures in the Taoist sect casually in this tone.
While Old Mother Lishan was speaking, the three great Bodhisattvas just listened quietly behind her and refused to say a word.
"With such a big battle, it seems we can't do it if we don't go." Qi Zhen said helplessly.
Several well-known great Bodhisattvas in Buddhism, Tathagata Buddha, Assistant Bodhisattva Manjusri and Samantabhadra, and Amitabha Assistant Bodhisattva Guanyin Mahasthamaprapta, all four have been met by everyone in the team. This kind of standard cannot be said to be unprecedented, it must be unprecedented. , it seems that the Buddhist side is bound to win for everyone in the team.
"We have seen Taibai Jinxing before." At this moment, Lin Biao suddenly said.
"Taibai Jinxing said something to us, which is close to what Old Mother Lishan said just now. Indeed, the Jade Emperor is very determined to win. We originally understood that this might be the dispute between Buddhism and Taoism over the four continents of the world." Lin He spoke slowly.
Mother Lishan and the three great Bodhisattvas all showed gentle smiles on their faces.
"But since it was Old Mother Lishan who came forward, I think things should not be as superficial as we, or not as described by Taibai Jinxing." Lin Biao said, "After all, as an ancestor who existed when the whole of China was founded, you can't I would fight in person over such a small matter."
"Venerable Guanyin, you are indeed right. This person is extremely wise." Manjushri Bodhisattva clapped his hands and praised.
"Extreme wisdom will inevitably hurt you, and it may not be a good thing for him." Puxian Bodhisattva continued.
"Two senior brothers are in Buddhism. Manjushri Bodhisattva is the teacher of the seven Buddhas. He is the first in wisdom. Samantabhadra is the first in practice. I advise people to practice the ten great vows. It is better not to argue." Guanyin Bodhisattva said with a smile. .
Lin Biao was not disturbed in any way, and then said: "So I am very curious, why are you so eager for us to go to the West?"
"Buddha said: It cannot be said." Guanyin Bodhisattva said.
"Can you give us some time to discuss?" Qi Zhen asked.
"It's all right." Lishan's mother nodded.
Then she waved her hand, and a dazzling golden light enveloped the entire team, isolating the four of them and the whole world.
"I can't have such magical powers with my hands and feet." Nuo Lan reached out and touched the golden light film lightly, frowning and saying.
"I can't do it either." Lin Biao sighed.
"Okay, I guess the other party will most likely not take us to Lingshan forcibly, but we have to have an opinion whether to go or not." Qi Zhen said straight to the point.
"I want to take a look." Sun Jie said directly.
"Can I come back after leaving?" Liang Sicheng asked.
"I don't know." Qi Zhen shook her head.
"Isn't that dangerous?" Zhang Qi asked.
"I don't know." Qi Zhen said, and then added, "There should be danger."
"If we don't go, does that mean we have given up on the main mission?" Zhang Chi asked.
"That's a good question." Qi Zhen pondered for a moment, and finally shook her head, "Maybe it means that we have abandoned another main line."
"Can we divide the troops?" Zaka asked.
"I think in this game, you shouldn't think about hedging your bets like Naruto. It's better to be together. No matter whether the other group of people choose to stay next to the four masters and disciples, or choose to go to the heaven, I always feel It won’t be as simple as before,” Qi Zhen said.
"I don't have any objection. I can go anywhere, but I can't fly." Wang Jianguo said.
"If we don't go, the only result of the commotion at Guanyin Yuan will be that we will be put under the spotlight of the Three Realms, so my opinion is to go." Lin Biao said.
"I agree with Lin Shuai's opinion, and I'm also curious about what will be there in the West." Nuolan continued.
Snapped.
Qi Zhen clapped her hands.
"Then let's vote." Qi Zhen said. "When we were hesitant in the past, the minority obeyed the majority."
Everyone had no opinion.
The final result was that Liang Sicheng, Zhang Qi, Zhang Chi, and Zhaka still felt that it was safer to stay where they were or divide their forces.
Lin Bian, Nuo Lan, Sun Jie, and Wang Jianguo thought there was nothing wrong with going and taking a look.
Qi Zhen finally gave his opinion and reasons.
According to Lin Shuai's analysis just now, Old Mother Lishan has come forward. The difficulties faced by the team must not be as simple as a battle between Buddhism and Taoism. So before that thing happens to everyone in the team, seize every opportunity to obtain Intelligence and gathering as many allies as possible is a very smart choice.
Since these three Bodhisattvas and Lishan Mother did not simply let Lin Biao go to the West alone like last time, it is also a good choice for everyone to go to Lingshan together.
As for continuing the journey westward with the four masters and disciples of Tang Seng?
Don't deceive yourself, the four masters and apprentices can complete this journey without the protection of the team. After all, there was no such thing as the team in the original westbound team.
The reason why we went to the Western Heaven instead of the Heavenly Court was due to two considerations. Firstly, from a lobbyist's point of view, the weight of Lishan Old Mother plus the three great Bodhisattvas was greater than that of Taibaijinxing no matter how you look at it. The weight is much heavier. Secondly, as Lin Biao said, if the Jade Emperor's plan is only to fight against Buddhism, then the choices made by the team will be too meaningless.
Qi Zhen's analysis obviously made Zhaka, Liang Sicheng, Zhang Qi, and Zhang Chi look a lot better, and they generally understood that what Qi Zhen said was right.
It's just that out of the inertia of their thinking or the laziness of human beings, they don't want to choose this kind of challenge and step out of their comfort zone.
Qi Zhen shouted outside, and the light barrier broke and disappeared between heaven and earth.
Qi Zhen believed in Lishan's mother's integrity and knew that she would never eavesdrop on the conversation of the team. On the one hand, it was unnecessary, and on the other hand, if she really wanted to listen, I'm afraid she would have countless ways to do it. It's unnecessary.
"Has it been discussed?" Mother Lishan asked with a smile.
"Yeah." Qi Zhen nodded, "But we have a few conditions."
"But it doesn't matter, my aunt will make the decision for you." Lishan's mother said.
"First, after we go to Xitian, no matter what happens, the nine of us cannot be separated unless we ask for it." Qi Zhen said.
"Yes, I promise you on their behalf."
"Second, we can't fly, so we don't know how to get to Lingshan."
"I'm here to help you." Guanyin Bodhisattva said.
"Third, whenever we want to come back, you must send us back unconditionally." Qi Zhen added.
"Lingshan is not a mountain of swords and a sea of fire, so how can it be like this?" Samantabhadra Bodhisattva said with some displeasure on his face.
"Brother, don't be angry. I promise you. If you have any doubts, I will personally send you back." Manjushri Bodhisattva said with a smile.
"Fourth, not from a Buddhist perspective, but from the perspective of the three great Bodhisattvas, I hope you can agree to a small request of mine." Qi Zhen finally said.
"The Ronin Begins with Douluo"
The three Bodhisattvas looked surprised.
Manjushri Bodhisattva then waved his hand, and the deepest Buddha's breath instantly enveloped the venue.
"Don't worry, no one else can know what you say here except the people present." Manjushri Bodhisattva looked at Qi Zhen and nodded with approval.
