Conferred God: Got cramped at the beginning

Chapter 652: Carving a Name on a Monument, Subhuti Arrives

Temporarily take over the duties of the criminal officer.

Well, it's just a temporary replacement... But after the temporary replacement really takes over the position, it's only natural for him to investigate past criminal cases.

In addition, Ao Bing, who is currently investigating, is in the process of settling his grudges...

With the two factors combined, even Ao Bing would suffer a lot.

By then, using Ao Bing's matter as a deal, the Queen Mother would be able to relax her control over the flow of ominous filth in heaven and earth a little, and the dragon clan that controls the rivers, lakes and seas would also be able to completely bow down before him.

With the support of rivers, lakes and seas, he would have a say in his position as the Water Emperor. Moreover, he could directly exercise actual control over the human race, and then unite the upper and lower parts. In this way, all the gods in heaven would be in his hands.

Even if the gods of the Shangqing lineage still do not get along with him and do not cooperate with his decisions, after he has gained control of the other gods, it will be easy for him to find someone to replace the duties of those gods of the Shangqing lineage.

This is the Jade Emperor’s strategy—the idea he came up with after much contemplation and meditation to control the current situation in Heaven.

Therefore, this was regarded as a decisive factor, and the Jade Emperor investigated it with great anticipation, and the investigation lasted for a full thousand years.

The Jade Emperor looked at the results of the investigation, and he and his confidants exchanged glances with each other, their faces filled with unimaginable disbelief.

How can it be?

How is this possible?
On the prairie, Ao Bing used wind and rain to block the road - that was Ao Bing practicing magic, harmonizing the properties of wind and rain in the four seasons between heaven and earth. It was the authority of the four symbols and the authority of wind and rain that spread between heaven and earth. It had nothing to do with that dispute, and it was not aimed at just the mortals in the Central Plains, but all living beings equally. That dispute over grievances could only be said to be a coincidence.

When the coalition forces of the princes from the Central Plains stepped into the grassland, they were confused by the stars and got lost in the grassland - that was also due to the joint performance of the Azure Dragon and the White Tiger. The Rongdi people on the grassland also found it difficult to determine the direction through the stars.

The most worthy of in-depth study is actually the part where Ao Bing stepped into Haojing and blocked the door of Yushan Sword Sect.

But even in that period, when the Weak Water flooded, those who died at the hands of Ao Bing were only practitioners from the Yushan Sword Sect - it also had nothing to do with mortals.

As for their investigation into past cases in the Judiciary, they also found nothing.

Because they overlooked one thing.

That is Ao Bing’s definition of the judge.

Under Ao Bing's deliberate separation, although the Judge is responsible for the death penalty according to the Heavenly Rules, for an immortal god who has committed a sin, his life and death is not decided by the Judge - the Judge only executes but does not make decisions.

The only time he "overstepped his authority" was when the Heavenly Court was gathering the positions of karma, and the Palace of Justice and the Palace of Heavenly God of Justice joined forces to inspect the heaven and earth.

At that time, the decision-making power of the Punishment Hall was obtained on the spot with the approval of all gods. During that period of time, everything was borne by the entire Heavenly Court, and it could not be used as "evidence" of Ao Bing. Moreover, if one wants to delve into the actions during that special period of time, no matter which immortal god it is, he will have some different ideas in his mind.

"Is he really indestructible and can't be found to have any fault with him?" The Jade Emperor gritted his teeth, unwilling to accept the current situation, and threw the letter away.

"What about the Four Rivers?"

"Where's the Dragon Clan?"

"During the time when he was involved in the feud, were the Four Rivers and the Dragon Clan really obedient? Did no immortal god disturb the waters because of the feud and try to force the human race to surrender?"

"No." The immortal god opposite the Jade Emperor trembled with fear. "The Four Rivers Dragon Court has long issued a strict order prohibiting the water gods of the four rivers from participating in any grievances and disputes in the world - and the Red Luan Star Lord is personally supervising in the Dragon Court..."

"What about Buddhism?" the Jade Emperor asked again.

"Back then, a Buddhist Daluo died at his hands, and even the Daluo Dao Fruit collapsed and turned into smoke. The prestige of Buddhism was also greatly affected. Now, many Buddhist Daluo have returned from the calamity. Among them, is there no one who wants to take this opportunity to stir up waves between heaven and earth and make the silent Buddhism known again?"

The immortal god opposite the Jade Emperor shook his head with an unpleasant look.

Naturally, he also had his eyes on Buddhism - and now that Buddhism is strong and powerful, it does have the idea of ​​reviving its prestige.

But this does not mean that Buddhism is willing to cooperate with the Jade Emperor.

"Your Majesty, why don't you think of a solution from the Chan Sect?"

"I have seen the changes in Conferred Gods and the trend of Chanjie, which have turned the world upside down, all because of Ao Bing."

"How could they not have a prejudice against Ao Bing?"

The Jade Emperor shook his head.

"That senior brother from the Chan Sect has always been very concerned about his appearance."

"If they have real evidence, they can use it as an excuse, but if they want to create trouble out of nothing, that senior brother will never agree to it."

The more they talked, the more embarrassed they became.

"Your Majesty, I have an idea, but I wonder if it is feasible." Suddenly, the voice of the god sounded slowly.

"Tell me." The Jade Emperor said immediately.

No matter what, after a thousand years of investigation, there must be a result - otherwise, he, the Jade Emperor, would really become a joke.

On the contrary, Ao Bing wanted to set up a model of indestructible virginity through his investigation.

"Your Majesty, when the Heavenly Court collected the positions, there were many disputes between heaven and earth."

"Even so, there are still some immortals and gods who are connected to certain traces of the past and are in a state of panic all day long, fearing that the God of Justice will one day follow those traces and find them."

"If Your Majesty can show mercy and pardon those immortals and gods, and not dwell on the past, and show leniency to those immortals and gods who are bound by the law."

"In this way, those immortals and gods who can survive will be grateful for your majesty's kindness."

"When the gods who died at the hands of the chief judge saw the gods who survived and escaped punishment, they must have resented the judge for being too harsh. They believed that if the judge had left a way for the gods to live, those gods would have been able to survive under your majesty's pardon."

"As for this thousand-year inspection, it shows the uprightness of the judge."

"Your Majesty may reward those who have done good deeds by recording the names of those sentenced by the criminal officials on a monument and listing them in the heavenly palace."

“The dead are gone, but the living have to carry the dead’s past with them—even those who are in charge of criminal justice have friends and relatives.”

"And every time they look at the list on the monument and trace back the past, they feel a little more resentment in their hearts."

"Wonderful." Upon hearing this, the Jade Emperor was also moved.

"As expected of me!"

"Only I have such a sophisticated mind." As he spoke, the god opposite the Jade Emperor had already dispersed - it was actually the incarnation of a thought of the Jade Emperor. He was communicating with himself...

"List the names on a monument?" In the Lingxiao Palace, the Jade Emperor summoned all the gods because of the Ao Bing incident. When he read out the results of the thousand-year investigation, before the gods could be astonished at Ao Bing's 'innocence', they were once again disturbed by the Jade Emperor's words.

To have his name listed on the monument was a reward for Ao Bing's contribution, which Ao Bing could still refuse. However, there was another reason - to intimidate the gods, so that when they looked at the monument, they would see the importance of the heavenly rules and would follow the rules from then on. Even though Ao Bing knew that the Jade Emperor's proposal was not well-intentioned, he still found it difficult to refuse.

As for the other immortals, no matter they were the registered gods of heaven and earth, or the immortal officials of Buddhism and Taoism, Jia Lan, could not help but think about what kind of impact this listing on the monument would have on them.

In the heavenly court, the judicial gods, that is, the inspectors, are a considerable force.

Once this stele is engraved, it is destined that the judicial inspectors will go to the stele to "awaken themselves" before taking office.

This also means that the gods and immortals on the inscription, their names, and their crimes will be mentioned over and over again.

The names of the immortals and gods who had a relationship with them will inevitably be mentioned again and again.

Under the current karma system, all immortals and gods belong to the Heavenly Court - and there are certain conflicts between the immortals and gods who hold actual power and those who do not.

When some immortals and gods are fighting for a certain power, it is inevitable that someone will be influenced by the content of the inscription: there are two immortals and gods, one of whom is related to the immortal god who was crossed out in the inscription, while the other has a clean background... It is easy to imagine what choice will be made.

In this case, what would the immortal god think if he lost his power because of the inscription?
Should I blame myself for choosing the wrong friends, or should I blame Ao Bing for being too cruel?

Especially since the Jade Emperor has pardoned some of the immortals and gods, changing their guilty status to innocent, one can imagine what those immortals and gods will think.

After all, it is always easier to resent others than to blame yourself. Even immortals and gods are no exception in this regard.

Amidst all the different thoughts, the inscription had not even been written yet, but when the gods in Lingxiao Palace looked at Ao Bing, there was already something wrong with their gazes.

"Since the purpose is to deter lawbreakers, why is it necessary to list their names separately on a monument?"

Ao Bing pondered for a moment, then made another suggestion.

"The Immortal Execution Platform is located in the Heavenly Palace."

"Your Majesty, what do you think about listing the names of immortals and gods on the Immortal Execution Platform?" Ao responded.

Before the Jade Emperor ascended to heaven, he could call the Jade Emperor by his name, but after the Jade Emperor ascended to heaven, he could only call him "Your Majesty".

On the highest throne, the Jade Emperor's expression froze again.

To have one's name listed on a monument and to have one's name listed on the Immortal Execution Platform are two completely different concepts - to have one's name listed on a monument, anyone who is interested can go and take a look, and the immortal gods of the judicial system will definitely go there and publicize the names on it, causing discord between the Palace of Justice and the Palace of the God of Justice, and making countless gods bear more hatred towards Ao Bing.

But being listed on the Immortal Execution Platform is another matter.

Not to mention that the Immortal Execution Platform itself is a treasure of rules and it is extremely difficult to be listed on it. Just the existence of the Immortal Execution Platform itself is enough to make people extremely fearful.

Looking at all the gods and immortals in heaven, who would go to the Immortal Execution Platform for no reason?

So what if they were listed on the Immortal Execution Platform? Which immortal god would go to the Immortal Execution Platform and count the names on it?

Even the gods of justice would not do this.

But the Jade Emperor had to admit that if it was just for the purpose of intimidation, then being listed on the Immortal Execution Platform could indeed maximize the attribute of intimidating the gods.

……

"Subhuti, hello to Lord Chongyi Zhentian." When the 'skilled craftsmen' in the Heavenly Palace, that is, those who have reached the pinnacle of casting and ascended to immortality through this, were thinking with shivers all over their bodies under the sharp edge of the Immortal Execution Platform, wondering how to carve the names of the sinful immortals and gods of the past onto the Immortal Execution Platform, a figure knocked silently on the door of the Punishment Hall.

The one who came was Subhuti.

After the two Buddhist saints passed away, the Taoist Master Jie Yin turned into Amitabha Buddha, who is still struggling until now. He is still between life and death, and it is difficult for him to manifest himself between heaven and earth.

After the nirvana of the saint Cundi, he turned into Subhuti, left Mount Sumeru, and opened a new temple in the Three Stars Cave of the Slanting Moon, to study the Taoist and Buddhist methods, attempting to integrate them with the Buddhist methods and reconcile the Buddhist methods so that the Buddhist methods would no longer be naturally rejected by Taoism.

At the same time, preparations are also being made for subsequent Buddhist plans.

At this time, Subhuti came for their subsequent plans.

That is the sacred being that is about to be born in the East China Sea.

In the Punishment Hall, Subhuti frankly stated the purpose of his visit.

What is being nurtured in the East China Sea is a natural sacredness, an existence that can be described as innately sacred - and such a existence, from the moment it is born, has incomparably strong power.

Such an existence is not suitable for being "educated".

Therefore, Subhuti planned to use a special method to transform the divine innate power so that the divine being could be reborn in the form of a mortal body.

Let them walk in the world with flesh and blood, feel the universe, temper their inner will, and have an incomparably solid and clear "heart of Tao" before they set foot on the practice.

Then, it is between the gains and losses of power that one must hone one's character...

However, when Subhuti was planning, he suddenly discovered a situation that required the cooperation of the dragon clan and Ao Bing and his wife.

First, it was the island that gave birth to the sacred being, the place where Jianmu was, and the dojo of Azure Dragon. Without the cooperation of Ao Bing and his wife, even if he was a saint, it would be difficult for him to dissolve the sacred power without causing any trouble. He also could not guarantee that the sacred being would not become a disciple of Azure Dragon and White Tiger after being born.

Second, it is the vast ocean.

The Slanting Moon and Three Stars Cave is located in Xiniuhezhou.

But the sacred place of birth is in the East China Sea.

With a mortal body of flesh and blood, one must cross the vast oceans from an isolated island in the East China Sea, and along the way one must temper one's worldly wishes and finally reach Hezhou in the West.

If there is no cooperation from the dragon clan, even a Xuanxian may not be able to accomplish such a thing, let alone a mortal with flesh and blood.

Whether it is the cooperation of the dragon clan or the matter of the sacred island, it can be traced back to Ao Bing.

Therefore, Subhuti appeared in person in the Hall of Punishment.

Similarly, this is also the reason why Buddhism rejected the Jade Emperor’s request without hesitation.

What the Jade Emperor can give is nothing compared to the heavy bet that Buddhism has placed on the sacredness!

(End of this chapter)