When Guanyin Bodhisattva left, Xue Tianqing was already in a quiet courtyard.
In the courtyard, there are not only flowers, grass, melons and fruits, but also a rockery pond, which is like a paradise.
The only drawback is that outside the courtyard wall are dark rocks. Although there are some green embellishments, it still makes people feel depressed.
Looking up, the top of the head is the same. Three feet up, there is the imposing Five Fingers Mountain.
Fortunately, there are a few luminous pearls embedded in the mountain at the top, illuminating the yard brightly, which makes the feeling of depression fade a lot.
Xue Tianqing looked around, and a trace of doubt flashed in her heart: Did the cave where the white fox spirit lived also have such an experience?
When he was young, he took out a Nuwa stone from his arms and looked at it carefully.
What exactly is this, even Taishang Laojun and Guanyin Bodhisattva, who are very close at hand, cannot discover it.
Especially when the Bodhisattva was standing opposite just now, the power of the Nuwa Stone was obviously stronger than usual, as if she was ready to counterattack at any time.
After a long time, Xue Tianqing felt a little sleepy, so she went back to her room and lay down to rest for a while.
But not long after he closed his eyes, the majestic figure appeared in front of him again.
The man walked up to Xue Tianqing and whispered again, but what he said was still unclear.
From that day on, Xue Tianqing could dream of men every day.
In the dream, not only did the person's appearance become clearer and clearer, but his voice was also gradually identifiable.
Finally one day, Xue Tianqing heard that what the other party was talking about was the method of refining Nuwa Stone.
Looking at the man whose figure was flickering, Xue Tianqing knew that he was actually extremely far away from her, and that he had used great magic power to reach the dreamland.
"Senior, may I ask your surname?"
The man's voice seemed to come from ancient times: "When the time comes, you and I will meet each other."
Seeing the man's figure becoming increasingly blurry, Xue Tianqing asked anxiously: "Senior, what exactly is the Nuwa Stone?"
The man replied: "The origin of human beings! It can help you understand the way of heaven and man. Remember that the human heart has been the most unpredictable since ancient times. Don't forget your original intention because of temporary fame and fortune."
After the man finished speaking, he turned into nothingness and disappeared.
Xue Tianqing opened his eyes and sighed. He understood that the man would never appear in his dream again, and he didn't know when he would see him again.
After a long time, Xue Tianqing took out a Nuwa Stone from his arms and held it in his palm. He silently recited the mantra in his heart and poured his magic power into it. The Nuwa Stone emitted bursts of colorful light directly between his eyebrows.
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One night twenty years later, Guanyin Bodhisattva appeared out of thin air at the pass of Liangjie Mountain.
The sleeves of her robe were shaking slightly, and two boys aged fourteen or fifteen appeared in front of her.
"It's a long way to go, so be careful."
The boy knelt down and kowtowed: "Master, don't worry, we will definitely find someone to learn the scriptures and carry forward Buddhism."
The Bodhisattva nodded: "Go."
Looking at the boy's retreating figure, the Bodhisattva sighed softly, then rode the clouds back to Putuo Fairy Mountain.
It is said that it has been more than three hundred years since the founding of the Tang Dynasty by Taizu.
The kings of the Tang Dynasty worked diligently and carefully in governing the country, making the world peaceful and the seas and rivers clear.
Currently in charge of the government is Li Zhi, the eighth emperor of the Tang Dynasty, who has been on the throne for sixteen years.
Since Li Zhi came to the throne, he has followed the precepts of his ancestors and devoted his attention to the country and the country, and he did not dare to slack off for a moment.
Because of this, the Tang Dynasty's national power became stronger and stronger, and its military front swept across the entire Nanfang continent.
Although the Tang Dynasty was extremely powerful, Tang Wang Li Zhi became ill due to overwork and was plagued by diseases. If he was not treated as soon as possible, he would probably die soon.
However, Chang'an officials searched all over the world for famous doctors, but they were unable to do anything about Li Zhi's health because he was not sick but overworked.
Although hundreds of officials tried to persuade him many times, Li Zhi remained unmoved and reviewed the memorials for at least eight or nine hours every day.
For this reason, the palace posted a notice recruiting doctors. As long as Li Zhi's illness can be cured, the wealth and splendor will be inexhaustible.
It's been half a year since the imperial list was posted, but it's still being beaten by wind and rain outside the palace gate.
After nightfall, the lights in the Hall of Supreme Harmony were brightly lit, and Li Zhi was leaning on the Long Shu desk to review the memorial.
At the third watch of the drum beat, a chamberlain walked into the palace: "Your Majesty, it's late, it's time to rest."
Li Zhi said without raising his head: "I don't have much time left, so I'd better do more for Datang."
The chamberlain wept and said, "Your Majesty, I will go to Huasheng Temple and Baiyun Temple tomorrow to summon all the monks and Taoists into the palace to pray for Your Majesty."
Li Zhi shook his head: "Other than wasting money and wasting people, it's of no use, so just don't go."
"Your Majesty, I heard that there are immortals in heaven and Buddhas in the west. The power of the immortals and Buddhas can certainly heal your majesty's dragon body. Why not send your personal bodyguard to the Immortal Cave to seek ways to prolong your life."
Li Zhi raised his head and said: "Immortals and Buddhas have existed since ancient times, but they treat the common people like ants. What use is there for such immortals and Buddhas?"
Seeing that the servant was silent, Li Zhi continued: "Don't you see that Xiniu Hezhou is full of monsters and monsters, and the people are in fear all day long like lambs waiting to be slaughtered? Although there were no immortals or Buddhas in the Tang Dynasty, there were ancestors. Today, the people live and work in peace and contentment, and the people sing and dance. What’s wrong with Shengping?”
"Your Majesty, although the world is important, your dragon body is even more important. Only by taking care of your dragon body will the Tang Dynasty be blessed forever."
Li Zhi rubbed his temples: "Birth, old age, illness and death are normal for human beings. Besides, Taizong has already set an iron rule that the kings of the Tang Dynasty must not be greedy for the art of immortality, otherwise it will be difficult to enter the ancestral temple. I won't talk about this anymore. I am a little tired. Help me. Let me rest."
After returning to the bedroom, Li Zhi fell asleep. Unexpectedly, as soon as he closed his eyes, he saw two figures in robes standing in front of the bed: one in black and the other in white.
Li Zhi frowned when he saw this: These two people are definitely not from the palace. How did they enter the palace?
Although he felt strange, Li Zhi did not panic: "Who are you?"
The visitor did not answer Li Zhi's question, but said: "Human Emperor, the time has come. It's time to leave with us."
Li Zhi asked puzzledly: "Where to go?"
"We'll find out when we get there." After the man in white finished speaking, he reached out and pulled Li Zhi up.
Li Zhi couldn't help but follow the two of them outside. Not far away, he felt something was wrong because there was no such road in front of him in the palace.
Although it was night now, the surroundings were too dim, and the flowers, plants and trees on both sides were something he had never seen before.
What's more, there was a dark wind blowing from time to time on the road, which made Li Zhi feel very uncomfortable.
Finally, the three of them came to a small bridge. The man in white turned to Li Zhi and said, "Human Emperor, after crossing this bridge, you will forget your past and present lives. The Wangxiang Terrace is nearby. Will the Human Emperor come on stage to have a look?" "
It was only then that Li Zhi realized: "I'm dead? Are you two black and white?"
The man in white clasped his hands and said: "Exactly, the Human Emperor has worked day and night for the Tang Dynasty, and his physical body has been worn down. Now, on the orders of Yama, the two of us specially ask the Human Emperor to move to the underworld."
Li Zhi suddenly woke up after hearing this: "Although I am not afraid of death, I have not yet explained what will happen after my death! My death is a small matter. If my return to the west causes sudden changes in the Tang Dynasty and the people are in trouble, can you two bear it?"
After finishing speaking, Li Zhi pulled away and wanted to go back.
But before he could take a step forward, Hei Wuchang was already standing in front of him: "Human Emperor, please don't put us in trouble."
Li Zhi wanted to leave, but Black and White Wuchang blocked him. While the three of them were tugging, they suddenly heard a loud shout: "Stop, the Human Emperor is here, how dare you act so presumptuously!"
Li Zhi looked along the sound and saw a troop of soldiers and horses flashing out not far away. The leader was wearing a black python robe, wearing a twelve-pointed crown, and riding a black war horse.
When the visitor came to Li Zhi, he got off his horse, raised his hands and saluted, saying: "The Human Emperor is here, the underworld is shining brightly, and the Wheel-turning King has seen His Majesty."
Li Zhi frowned and said: "The wheel-turning king among the ten palaces of Yama?"
The Wheel King nodded: "Exactly!"
Li Zhi bowed and said, "See you, Mr. Yan."
King Chakravartin quickly returned the gift: "No, Your Majesty. You are the Emperor of Humanity, and I cannot accept such a great gift."
Then the Wheel King turned around and asked Black and White Wuchang: "Why is the human emperor's soul imprisoned here?"
Bai Wuchang replied: "The Human Emperor has reached the end of his life span, so we specially brought him here."
The Wheel-turning King said angrily: "That's nonsense. The Human Emperor is the most powerful person in the world. We all know the length of his lifespan. How could he come to the underworld now?"
Hei Wuchang looked at each other in confusion after hearing this. Finally, Hei Wuchang took out a book from his arms and looked through it carefully.
When he was young, Hei Wuchang suddenly turned over and knelt down: "Your Majesty, forgive me, but it was my subordinate's negligence that I regarded Li Zhi of Lijiazhuang as the human emperor."
The Wheel-turning King said angrily: "As a soul seducer, you should be so negligent. It is an unforgivable crime! Now I will punish you to serve in Avici Hell for a hundred years to see the consequences!"
After Li Zhi's persuasion, King Chakravartin calmed down and said, "How many years does the Human Emperor have left?"
Hei Wuchang hurriedly replied: "Twenty-seven years."
The Chakravartin King nodded: "That's good. If the Human Emperor hadn't begged for mercy, you would have been serving in the Abi Hell for a hundred years, so why don't you retreat as soon as possible!"
Seeing Hei Wuchang leaving, Chakravartin King said to Li Zhi: "It's a misunderstanding. I hope the Emperor will forgive me. Since the Emperor has come to the underworld, you might as well travel with me."
Li Zhi smiled slightly: "That's fine. I am busy with state affairs on weekdays and talk about the underworld. I rarely go out to Chang'an. I just want to take this opportunity to visit and relieve the boredom in my heart."
The King of Chakravartin stretched out his hand and said: "Please, Human Emperor, you can only truly enter the underworld after crossing the Naihe Bridge. What you just walked was just the road to hell."
Standing on the bank and looking at the water of Wangchuan River, except for being a little turbid, it is no different from an ordinary river.
But when we got to Naihe Bridge, the scene in the water suddenly changed: not only were there countless snakes, insects, rats, and ants, but there were also many ghosts floating in the water.
When snakes and rats see a ghost in the water, they will swarm up, surround it, and gnaw it into bones in an instant.
But the ghost had no power to fight back and could only let out piercing screams.
Seeing the sudden change in Li Zhi's face, the Chakravartin King said: "Don't panic, Human Emperor. The souls of grievances can only enter the underworld by peeling off their skin and turning into bones in the Wangchuan River to wash away their grievances. Snakes, insects, rats and ants all live on grievances. Without them, , these innocent souls can never be reincarnated."
Li Zhi asked in confusion: "Injustice souls, weren't these souls heinous criminals during their lifetime?"
King Chakravartin nodded: "These are all unjust souls who died in vain. Their grievances are too heavy. If they go straight to the underworld, they will definitely make the Yama Palace full of resentment. Therefore, they must be allowed to dispel their grievances in the Wangchuan River to ensure the peace of the underworld."
"Who decides whether a ghost is good or evil during its lifetime?"
"Yam Luo sits down with many ghost judges. They will determine the reincarnation of the soul in the next life based on the good and evil in the soul's lifetime."
