The copy of the universe from the journey to the west

Chapter 169 A Little Clever Plan, Destiny and Magical Power (asking for monthly ticket)
At the beginning of the fifth year of Yuanjia, a young man from an aristocratic family named Lu Xiujing, along with several servants, traveled all the way from the capital Jiankang to Yuzhang City. On the way, they met Xu Huangmin, who was being hunted by Wang Lingqi and was seriously injured.

Lu Xiujing rescued him, and after questioning, he found out the identity of the person in front of him. He was a descendant of the Xu family, a direct descendant of the Shangqing School.

Lu Xiujing was from a noble family. The biggest characteristic of the southern noble families was that they all had some understanding of religion to some extent.

Lu Xiujing was very fascinated by Taoism and was a Taoist believer. He then rescued Xu Huangmin.

Not long after, the relationship between the two improved a lot.

Xu Huangmin was at a low point in his life when he met Lu Xiujing, a promising Taoist cultivator, and was willing to give him some guidance.

Lu Xiujing also learned that Xu Huangmin was tracking down Dong Feng.

Yuzhang is the place where Dong Feng stayed to treat illnesses and save lives before he retired to Mount Lu.

Lu Xiujing was a young boy, so he was naturally very interested in this and followed Xu Huangmin.

The latter also thought highly of Lu Xiujing and intended to recruit him into the Shangqing Sect, but because of his special situation at the time, he never actually did it.

However, he did not expect that although Lu Xiujing was young, he had many complicated thoughts.

After learning about the Yin-Yang Realm from Xu Huangmin, and also knowing the chaos within the Yin-Yang Realm, Lu Xiujing's three views had actually begun to be reshaped.

After death, people still have souls.

But the soul cannot find rest.

Although the incident of Lantian City God is only one of the few isolated cases.

However, it is true that after the soul enters the Yin-Yang Realm, its own consciousness will gradually distort.

Therefore, Lu Xiujing's long-standing worldview completely collapsed, and he began to feel a sense of strangeness and novelty in his understanding of the current world.

The most obvious manifestation was that Lu Xiujing suddenly became interested in many things.

Just like a newborn baby, he is very curious about everything around him.

Xu Huangmin didn't take it seriously at first, and was even very happy about Lu Xiujing's diligence and eagerness to learn, and his attitude of asking questions when he didn't understand.

He would answer whatever Lu Xiujing asked.

But gradually, he discovered that Lu Xiujing's problem gradually became clear.

I began to think about the relationship between heaven, earth and man.

This should have been something worth being happy about, as it meant that Lu Xiujing had already begun to enter the Tao and had his own path.

But gradually, Xu Huangmin discovered that Lu Xiujing's approach was not normal.

In other words, it seems very unusual in this era.

He actually wanted to change the world!
Whether it is Shangqing, Lingbao, or Tianshidao, he wants to change!
Xu Huangmin noticed something was wrong, but it was too late. Lu Xiujing had already completed his understanding of heaven, earth and man.

He knew that there were a group of immortals practicing in the blessed land, and he also knew that many Taoist lineages relied on the divine throne to pass on their legacy.

However, the blessed land has become a legend, and the inheritance of the divine throne has mostly been unable to escape the distortion of the primordial spirit, gradually turning into monsters.

Therefore, Xu Huangmin decided to stop teaching Lu Xiujing.

……

Listening to Sun Haoran's story, Lu Chen and the others also understood.

"So, if Xu Huangmin knew that Lu Xiujing was trapped in Mount Lushan and in danger, he would definitely go to rescue him." Xu Lingqi put himself in other people's shoes.

If, because of me, a young man with good values, moral conduct and character falls into danger, I will definitely try every means to rescue him.

Not to mention, if that young man is the successor he favors, he will definitely find ways to rescue him!
Lu Chen nodded, and understood the current situation better.

Except for the Tianshi Dao which has a large number of successors, in most of the Taoist lineages, whether they are hidden or visible, there are basically only one or two true successors.

The Xianshi Taoist lineage may have many disciples, but the inheritors are basically all from the same lineage.

Sun Haoran said anxiously, "I didn't know that Lu Xiujing appeared in Mount Lushan, but Brother Huang Min was different. He might have found out some information about Lu Xiujing, so he suddenly decided to enter Mount Lushan without telling me. It is very likely that he felt that he would be in danger if he brought me with him."

"It's possible."

Lu Chen nodded: "Master Sun, don't be too anxious. Xu Huangmin dared to enter Mount Lushan by himself, so he must have some directions for investigation. It doesn't mean that he is going to die. He has some confidence in himself."

"Perhaps you will choose to sacrifice yourself?"

Daosheng said faintly, and seeing the other three people looking at him, Daosheng put his hands together and said, "Namo Amitabha, many stories in the storybooks are interpreted in this way, stories where the old man sacrifices himself to save the newcomer."

It would have been fine if he didn't say it. As soon as he said it, Sun Haoran became even more anxious.

Xu Lingqi comforted him, "This place is not far from Mount Lu. I can help you search."

Sun Haoran was about to express his gratitude when Daosheng suddenly shook his head and said, "Although Mount Lushan doesn't look big and is easy to search, there are many relics left by hidden practitioners that will suppress the power of the primordial spirit. If you want to enter Mount Lushan to search, it will not be easy. Moreover, there is a demon king Tiger King in Mount Lushan. Huiyuan used the stream as a formation to suppress it at one end of Tiger Creek, which is why it got the name Tiger Creek. There are also legends that tiger sounds can be heard from the other end of Tiger Creek from time to time. It is possible that there are also big demons in Mount Lushan now, so it is not a good idea to enter rashly, especially since Tiger Creek is too close to Donglin Temple and belongs to Donglin Temple. If you rashly enter, Donglin Temple and even the White Lotus Society will probably take action."

Although he was a monk, he seemed to have completely integrated into the small group of people at this time.

Xu Lingqi frowned and asked, "What can we do?"

Daosheng shook his head. He couldn’t think of it.

To be precise, he didn't think there was any good way, after all, Xu Huangmin's cultivation was too weak.

"I have a solution."

Lu Chen touched his chin and said, "If it is feasible, we can not only find Xu Huangmin, but also get a glimpse of the secrets of Huxi. However, this requires the cooperation of the three of you."

He looked at the three of them.

Sun Haoran immediately said, "Master Lu, if you have any ingenious plan, I will do my best to cooperate with you."

Daosheng asked, "Would you like to hear what you have to say?"

Xu Lingqi didn't say anything, but he kept listening, because he also wanted to hear what Lu Chen wanted to say.

Lu Chen smiled and said, "This method is to muddy the water. I need three of you to act according to the plan..."

Then, Lu Chen expressed his thoughts.

Sun Haoran nodded repeatedly after listening, and Xu Lingqi's eyebrows twitched, looking at Lu Chen with some surprise.

Daosheng looked strange. After Lu Chen finished speaking, he couldn't help but ask, "Daoyou Lu, are you really a Taoist practitioner?"

Lu Chen looked at Daosheng in confusion.

The latter seemed to feel that what he said was somewhat ambiguous, and added: "I thought you were a diplomat during the Warring States Period."

Lu Chen laughed in silence: "Master Daosheng, you are too kind."

"It's a good plan, but there's just one thing. If the plan is completed, it will probably completely mess up the situation of many major sects."

Xu Lingqi was a little undecided.

Lu Chen’s idea is really too dangerous.

If you are not careful, it may cause conflicts among the many major sects of practice.

Especially at this time, Taoism and Buddhism were involved, and even the government and the court were involved.

"Don't worry, I have my own plan."

Lu Chen said: "Although it is a bit dangerous, only by muddying the water thoroughly can we discover the secrets hidden deep within Mount Lushan. Perhaps, it can also solve some of the questions in our hearts."

The other three people heard this and nodded slowly.

Yes, there are too many secrets hidden in the spiritual world now.

The inheritance of the divine throne, the legend of the blessed land, although they are all top figures of the contemporary era, they only know the basics of these things.

The truly hidden secret is impossible to discover.

If you can really know these secrets, then... it doesn't matter if you are a little confused.

After all, the world today is already chaotic enough.

How chaotic can it get?
"In that case, we will follow Daoist Friend Lu's instructions." Sun Haoran was the most anxious. If his best friend was in danger, it would be a lifelong pain for him. He immediately said, "Sun will arrange for someone to spread the news."

"I will also go and meet the people of the Three Emperors Sect." Xu Lingqi smiled and said, "I hope the fellow Taoists of the Three Emperors Sect can still give me some face."

"Then I will go to the White Lotus Society."

Daosheng also smiled: "If it is really as Daoist Fellow Lu said, I will become famous and will no longer be a demon monk in the future."

"Hahahaha, Master Daosheng will become a holy monk in the future." Lu Chen said with a smile.

Afterwards, Xu Lingqi took Sun Haoran away.

Go and act according to the plan.

When Daosheng was about to leave, Lu Chen suddenly called him: "Master Daosheng, I still have some doubts..."

"Are you wondering why I am willing to make friends with fellow Taoists?"

Daosheng interrupted Lu Chen, who nodded.

There is nothing to be ashamed of: "I think it is better to make it clear in advance. To be honest, I don't trust you all. However, whether it is Xu Lingqi or Sun Haoran, I still have some trust. After all, I am the successor of the Golden Elixir and a disciple of the Three Caves. Only you, Master, do I worry the most."

Lu Chen looked very calm when he said this.

He also told the truth.

It is much better to say some things to someone's face than to plot them secretly.

Of course, one of the reasons why Lu Chen was willing to say it was because in the Gui Zang Guanjing technique, the three people had no ill will towards him.

There is really no malice in this, maybe some vigilance, but mostly good intentions.

However, what surprised Lu Chen was that both Xu Lingqi and Sun Haoran's kindness towards him remained within a certain normal range.

Equivalent to the level of ordinary friends.

But Daosheng's kindness to him was a bit excessive.

The trust value went straight to the maximum, without any hidden vigilance at all, which was a bit wrong.

This made Lu Chen doubt whether Daosheng had the means to confuse the Guizang Compass.

"Namo Amitabha."

Daosheng chanted the Buddha's name, pondered for a moment, and then slowly said, "In fact, I don't know what's going on. I'm also a little confused as to why I trust you so much. But I really don't know why. If I knew, I would definitely tell you."

"Really?" Lu Chen doubted unconsciously.

Daosheng nodded and said hesitantly: "Actually, the reason why I am so polite is probably because I think you... are a living Buddha?"

He looked at Lu Chen, a little embarrassed: "Don't blame me, Taoist friend, I just feel this way."

"..."

Lu Chen was speechless.

He looked into Daosheng's eyes and said, "Master Daosheng, have you ever practiced the divine eye?"

The clairvoyance is one of the magical powers in Buddhism, on par with the telepathy, and can see many things that are invisible to mortal eyes.

Daosheng said: "No, the supernatural power I have cultivated is the destiny-seeing power, but I have only cultivated some superficial skills, which are not worthy of being worthy of being put on the stage. I can only rely on some unworthy means to deduce the true path of my Buddha."

When he said this, the corners of Lu Chen's mouth twitched a little.

Fate-seeing?
Why did this damn fatalism come up again?

The ability to know one's past and future is said to be a magical ability in Buddhism.

It is said to contain the power of destiny.

Daosheng is an outlier because he started practicing the ability to see the future more than ten years ago.

It is also said to be the second most powerful supernatural power after the power of cessation of all defilements!
In Buddhism, there are six great supernatural powers, and when one reaches the complete realm of the power of cessation of outflows, that is the realm of Buddha where all roots of troubles are cut off. It doesn’t matter whether one has supernatural powers or not.

Therefore, usually the power of cessation of outflows is excluded from the five supernatural powers.

Although no one has ranked the five great Buddhist supernatural powers, the power of destiny is recognized as the most difficult to practice!

Of course, if it is mastered, it will definitely surpass the other four supernatural powers.

Things like divine telepathy, divine sight, divine hearing, and divine movement.

Everything is changing now!
However, the ability to see one's destiny is to know the past and the future directly!
From ancient times to the present, there are very few monks who can master the ability to see the future.

Even people like Kumarajiva and Huiyuan, who were promoted from Buddhist gods to Buddhas, had never cultivated the ability to see past lives.

The supernatural powers of Buddhism are so unreasonable. If you can’t practice them, you can’t practice them. It doesn’t matter how famous you are.

The ability to see past lives and future is indeed very strong. In the current mainstream, Daosheng relied on the ability to see past lives and future to discover the errors in the interpretation of classical teachings by Buddhist monks and sisters, and put forward the true foundation of Buddhism.

This is also the reason why Daosheng is called the evil monk.

You are one step ahead of others, that's a genius.

But if you are ten steps faster than others, then you are a monster!

Daosheng relied on his ability to see past lives and future and was able to vaguely see the true Buddhist path.

But other people can’t see it!
But Daosheng has been able to persist and promote his ideas for more than ten years because of his knowledge of destiny.

It's just that he vaguely knows that what he insists on is not sensationalism, but the truly correct path.

"Now that you say that, I think I know the reason."

Daosheng's eyes lit up, as if a blind man had discovered something brilliant: "It is indeed destiny, Daoyou, are you really a living Buddha?"

"Master Daosheng, I am a Taoist priest."

Lu Chen laughed and perfunctorily said: "I'm afraid the master sensed it wrongly."

Smiling on the face, but cursing in the heart.

Even with the clairvoyance, one may not be able to see the golden Buddha light hidden deep within one's own purple palace.

But fate knows...

It’s really hard to say.

"is it?"

Daosheng nodded slowly, but the expression on his face was one of 'it would be strange if I believed you'.

But he didn't argue.

He found the reason why he was friendly and trusting of Lu Chen, so he continued to explore.

Sooner or later, he will actually find the evidence.

Just like the correct Buddhist teachings he is upholding.

No matter whether others agree or not, as long as he thinks it is right, that's enough.

Lu Chen didn't say anything more to Daosheng. He was really worried. Daosheng's ability of destiny suddenly sensed something.

It is enough to be a natural born Buddha once in the world of Journey to the West, and those people in the reincarnation space also said so.

The fate of his so-called natural born Buddha was not good. It was just a delicious pie set by "Tathagata" in order to "eat" him.

Therefore, Lu Chen had an instinctive aversion to his identity as a Buddhist.

He was afraid that the Buddhist masters in the copy world of the heavens would suddenly discover him and come up to arrange a big drama for him!
"Since Fellow Daoist Lu has nothing else to do, I will take my leave now."

Daosheng bowed slightly to Lu Chen, his attitude was indescribably respectful.

It was as if he treated Lu Chen as a true disciple of Buddha!

(End of this chapter)