chsdbacks Chapter 243: All sacrifices are worthwhile.
Chapter 243: All sacrifices are worthwhile.
Guanyin did not directly answer Black Wind's question.
Instead, it looked eastward on its own.
Those who forcibly entered the bamboo forest are now in the underworld!
Black Wind gasped in shock:
"The Ancestral Witches?! It really was them!"
But at this moment, he suddenly felt that the Ancestral Witches were actually quite nice people.
He actually managed to resist the temptation and didn't steal Guanyin's spiritual root!
Although the spiritual root eventually ended up in the hands of the witch clan.
But one thing is one thing, the Ancestral Witch didn't steal it, and that's that!
"At that time, I didn't know exactly what they had done,"
But they swaggered into the bamboo grove, ignoring all the restrictions.
Its power is as strong as if it were one's own backyard.
I still remember it vividly!
Guanyin spoke softly, as if she were talking to the Black Wind, or as if she were reminiscing about the past!
However, Black Wind was a little confused after hearing this.
What connection does the power of this Ancestral Witch have with going to Flower Fruit Mountain?!
After he was subdued, he barely heard any news from the outside world.
These days, what we hear most often is the chanting of monks.
So he had no idea about the intricacies involved!
Then he asked again, puzzled:
"But Bodhisattva, what does this have to do with your going to Flower Fruit Mountain to enlighten the stone?"
"This is a big deal!"
Guanyin sighed deeply.
"My intuition tells me that Tongtian's return to the holy position is most likely related to the Ancestral Witches!"
After all, in this primordial world, besides their Ancestral Witches, probably no one else could have achieved this!
Black Wind opened his mouth, but couldn't say anything for a moment.
I thought to myself that Guanyin's intuition was quite accurate; no wonder she's been able to live to this day!
"And now,"
Guanyin glanced at the decree before her with a complex expression and said...
"Buddha wants me to go to Flower Fruit Mountain to transform the immortal stone."
According to reliable sources I have received, that stone... Tongtian has been guarding it for nearly a thousand years.
I wonder if they've left yet?!
He paused, his voice filled with helplessness:
Do you think he'll let me succeed so easily?
Black Wind finally understood, and a look of worry appeared on his face:
"Then...then, Bodhisattva, if you go, wouldn't that be..."
"You're just asking for trouble?!"
Guanyin smiled self-deprecatingly.
"But the Buddha's decree has already been issued, what can I do?"
Can I refuse?
Leaving aside whether I have the courage, even if I did, Buddhist rules are very strict.
We all know the consequences of disobeying the Buddha's will.
Speaking of this, he couldn't help but think of Jin Chanzi, the Buddhist disciple who was once the most favored.
He didn't know how he had angered Buddha, but he was banished to ten lifetimes of reincarnation.
Every lifetime has been meticulously arranged by the underworld, and I've heard that they're living a miserable life now!
Although Guanyin is currently the head of the Four Great Bodhisattvas
But in terms of status and identity, he is definitely no match for Jin Chanzi!
Seeing Guanyin's furrowed brows, Hei Feng then rubbed his bear paws together.
A cautious suggestion:
"Then...then, Bodhisattva, could you find a reason to decline this matter?"
For example... let's say it's about breaking through in seclusion, or...
"It's no use," Guanyin shook her head.
"Since the Buddha has already given the order, he has already calculated everything."
If I were to decline, it would make me seem guilty. Besides…”
He looked in the direction of Flower and Fruit Mountain:
"This matter is of great importance."
As a Buddhist bodhisattva, I have to go, no matter how unwilling I am.
It's likely that Buddha left behind a backup plan!
After all, Tongtian is right there in the open!
However, this trip is unlikely to be smooth.
Guanyin calmed herself down and said to Black Wind:
"After I leave, you guard the Purple Bamboo Grove well."
If... if I do not return within three years, then go to the Great Thunderclap Temple and report to Buddha.
I told them I encountered "obstacles."
He emphasized the word "obstruction".
I secretly hope that if something happens, someone will come to my rescue!
Black Wind nodded quickly:
"Don't worry, Bodhisattva, I will definitely protect my home!"
However... Bodhisattva, please be careful. If it really doesn't work out, then... you can retreat.
As the saying goes, "Where there's life, there's hope..."
"alright."
Before he could finish speaking, Guanyin waved her hand.
"I understand these principles better than you do."
Otherwise, how could he have attained the position of Bodhisattva in this perilous and desolate land?
He mounted his lotus platform, ready to depart.
But then he suddenly stopped, turned back to look at Black Wind, and asked:
"Black Wind, when you stole my spiritual root back then, did you ever imagine this day would come?"
Black Wind was taken aback for a moment, then smiled憨厚ly and said:
"Who would have thought!"
At that time, I thought that offering the spiritual root to the demon king would secure me a good future!
Who would have thought that he would later be subdued by the Bodhisattva and attain enlightenment?
Looking back now, those were truly...
"Ignorant and arrogant?"
Guanyin responded.
"Yes, yes, yes!" Black Wind nodded vigorously.
Guanyin seemed to be deep in thought:
"Yes, I was ignorant and arrogant... Sometimes I think back to when I first entered Buddhism, I was a carefree and unrestrained wandering cultivator..."
He shook his head, dismissing these distracting thoughts:
"I'm gone."
The lotus platform rose, carrying Guanyin eastward.
Black Wind stood in the purple bamboo forest, watching the Bodhisattva's departing figure.
Suddenly I felt that,
That Bodhisattva, who is usually aloof, compassionate, and dignified,
His back view at this moment looked rather tragic!
He scratched his head, recalling the conversation they had just had.
I recalled the scene of me stealing bamboo back then.
I couldn't help but shiver.
"Truly, karma is a cycle, and retribution is inevitable!"
The black bear spirit muttered to himself,
"Tsk tsk tsk! This water is too deep."
I'd better just stay home and watch the house!
Hopefully, the higher-ups won't anger the Ancestral Witches, or my leisurely days will be over!
He shouldered the nine-sectioned, nine-aperture purple bamboo and headed into the depths of the bamboo forest, intending to find a place to study it carefully!
......
After a long time, Guanyin flew out of the newly drawn boundary line of the underworld.
He glanced back at the Western Paradise.
There, the Buddha's light shone brightly, and the faint chanting of Buddhist scriptures could be heard.
But for some reason, he felt no peace at all.
"Tongtian...Ancestral Witch..."
He muttered to himself.
"Hopefully, I won't draw enemy fire!"
But he also knew that he was probably really in trouble this time!
Buddhism needs to test the waters and break the deadlock.
Even if Guanyin were to simply throw something out to attract attention...
It's not uncommon for people to fall victim to such a trap, after all, Tongtian is a saint!
With thoughts racing, Guanyin's lotus platform accelerated, piercing the sky and heading straight for Flower Fruit Mountain.
An unavoidable collision is about to begin!
Not far behind him in the void, Jieyin and Zhunti followed at a leisurely pace.
As they moved forward, the two constantly concealed their presence.
They wanted to keep Tongtian from noticing, so that the two of them could launch a surprise attack!
"Hopefully Guanyin can attract more of Tongtian's attention."
Zhunti said slowly.
"Let's hope so!" The guide's gaze was deep.
"But even if we fail, it doesn't matter."
What we wanted was merely a temporary delay!
Zhunti nodded:
"Indeed. It's just a pity about Guanyin..."
"For the great prosperity of the West, we must seize every opportunity."
All sacrifices are worthwhile.
The guide closed his eyes and said nothing more.
Continue to conceal your presence!