Chapter 162 The Five Realms of Buddhism, the Golden Body of Arhat
Jiang Yuer's answer can be said to directly hit the heart of the ruler.
Most of the students in Jixia came from aristocratic families, so they naturally agreed with Jiang Yuer's answer, and the clan members were even more supportive.
Therefore, for a while, the students and clan disciples were all excited.
Emperor Pingle was naturally even more happy, and immediately said: "Chief Jiang's argument is very in line with my wishes, and I also like the Taoist sect's rule of inaction."
As soon as these words came out, everyone knew what they meant.
Although the Queen Mother didn't like Jiang Yu'er very much, the reason was simply because Jiang Yu'er was loyal to the emperor.
However, in terms of national affairs...
She is still very cautious.
Moreover, after listening to Jiang Yuer's defense, she also felt in her heart that... Taoism is indeed suitable to be established as a state religion!
In this case, she naturally would not object out loud, but gave Emperor Pingle enough face: "Since the emperor likes it, I have no reason to object."
Emperor Pingle and the Queen Mother expressed their approval together.
Fenglingzi and everyone else in the Taoist sect laughed.
That’s it!
I originally thought I was in dire straits.
Unexpectedly, Jiang Yu'er turned the desperate situation around with just one sentence... He literally saved the Taoist sect from danger.
But Fu Men's face darkened.
Especially Bao Qing, at this time he almost felt like he had shot himself in the foot.
"This son cannot be underestimated!"
Baoqing thought to himself, but after all, he still maintained proper etiquette on his face.
He thought for a while and then spoke again: "It seems that Ambassador Jiang is also involved in Taoist knowledge. I wonder if I can answer the poor monk's question again?"
"Okay, please ask." Jiang Yu'er nodded.
"I heard that there is a famous saying in Taoism, which says: A perfect person has no self, a god has no merit, and a saint has no name. I wonder if Jiang Yushi knows what he means?" Baoqing spoke again.
Jiang Yuer laughed.
Bald donkey Baoqing, trying to trick someone again?
However, he did not expose it, but answered frankly: "This sentence comes from Zhuangzi's "Xiaoyaoyou", which means that if a perfect person does not consider his own interests, a true god will have no merit in his life.
The saint was never famous throughout his life.
In Zhuangzi's thought, he believed that Confucius was a perfect man.
Because Confucius lived a relatively poor life for most of his life, teaching his disciples knowledge and thinking about the peace of the world, instead of earning more wealth for himself and living a wealthy life.
Only in this way can we be called a perfect person.
Don’t know if that’s right?”
When Bao Qing heard this, the smile on his face became more obvious: "Jiang Yushi explained it very well, but since the Taoist sect emphasizes poverty and does not need credit or fame, why should we fight for the position of the state religion? Such a move,
Does it violate Taoist thought?"
I knew you were going to do this! Jiang Yuer looked calm and replied directly: "Master Baoqing misunderstood."
"Oh? What misunderstanding did I have?" Baoqing was puzzled.
"The Taoist sect does value poverty, and does not require credit or fame. However, when we see the world in dire straits, how can we not step forward and bravely assume the responsibilities of the Taoist sect in subduing demons?"
Jiang Yuer continued: "The misunderstanding I am talking about is that the establishment of Taoism as the state religion is not something Taoism wants to fight for, but because our country in Qin needs Taoism, so Taoism has to stand up. Buddhism is not about 'fate'
Da Qin needs Dao Sect, and Dao Sect also needs Da Qin. Doesn’t this correspond to the Buddhist theory of ‘conditional law’? As a Buddhist eminent monk, Master Baoqing doesn’t know this, right?”
"you!
"Baoqing was speechless for a moment.
Jiang Yuer smiled again: "I heard that Buddhism not only pays attention to 'conditional law', but also pays attention to 'cause and effect'. I wonder about the word cause and effect. Master Baoqing can give an answer?"
hiss!
Baoqing took a deep breath to calm down, and then replied: "Of course it is possible. I, Buddha Tathagata, believe that everything that happens in the world is a cycle of cause and effect. We can come here,
There must be a cause in the past, and what we do now will definitely have corresponding results in the future."
"Okay, since that's the case, let me ask Master Baoqing, what contribution did Buddhism in the Western Regions make to the Great Qin? In other words, what kind of cause did Buddhism plant in the Great Qin these three hundred years ago?"
"This..." Baoqing frowned.
"If I remember correctly, there are currently less than ten Buddhist temples in Daqin, and demons frequently cause chaos in Daqin. Although Buddhism has established temples in Daqin, there are very few real demons and demons.
Do you know what I said is right?" Jiang Yuer continued to ask.
"The foundation of our Buddhism is in the Western Regions. Although there are temples in Daqin, there are not many eminent Buddhist monks who actually travel in Daqin. It is reasonable to do less to subjugate and eliminate demons."
"God's Coming"
"It makes sense, then, according to the Buddhist theory of cause and effect, your Buddhist sect has not planted a 'cause' in Da Qin, so why are you forcing the 'result' now?"
"This, this..." Baoqing was really confused at this moment.
"There is no effect without a cause. If Buddhism wants to gain a foothold in the Qin Dynasty, it needs to show enough sincerity. What do you think of my words, Master Baoqing?" Jiang Yu'er said with a smile.
Baoqing's face turned red and his mouth opened, but he couldn't make any sound.
When the surrounding Jixia students and clan disciples heard this, they couldn't help but cheer again.
"This Jiang Yu'er is really awesome!"
“Using Buddhism’s cause and effect to explain Taoism’s saying ‘A perfect person has no self, a god has no merit, and a saint has no name’ is simply amazing!”
"It seems that the rumors are true. He has really traveled to the fairy world. Otherwise, how could he be so proficient in Buddhism? He even defeated the Zen practitioners in the four realms!"
And Fenglingzi stood in front of Bao Qing, his face even more proud.
He is really lucky now that Jiang Yu'er 'persuaded the Taoist sect first'. If it were Jiang Yu'er who 'persuaded the Buddhist sect first', then how could his Taoist sect still have a chance of survival in Daqin?
Alas...inexplicably, I just won!
His eyes unconsciously looked at Jiang Chaoge, who was sitting next to Wu Lingzi... Without Jiang Chaoge's reminder, he would not have thought of using Jiang Yu'er's words to argue the case.
It seems that it is necessary to take the relationship between Jiang Chaoge and Daomen a step further!
Just thinking about it...
A voice came from the pulpit.
"Jiang Yushi said that I have learned Buddhism!"
The one who spoke was naturally Samantabhadra.
His opening actually meant that Buddhism lost this round.
Wu Lingzi was very happy at this time and grabbed Jiang Chaoge's hand: "Thank you for the reminder, brother!"
"Since my little sister called me brother, there's no need to be so polite." Jiang Chaoge raised the corner of his mouth.
"Yes!" Wu Lingzi nodded heavily, and then quickly retracted the hand holding Jiang Chaoge, but a blush appeared on his face.
Jiang Chaoge took a serious look at Wu Lingzi.
To be honest, Wu Lingzi is not young, but he is really well-maintained. Moreover, he has a special Taoist temperament and an air of immortality about him.
The large black robe not only failed to conceal her figure, but also filled people's hearts with fantasy.
Of course, Jiang Chaoge is devoted to cultivating immortality, but women... he is not interested!
…
After Pu Xian opened his mouth.
Baoqing lowered his head and retreated slowly: "Baoqing's Buddhist teachings are shallow, so he is willing to return to the Great Leiyin Temple in the Western Regions, study quietly for three years, and ask the Bodhisattva to make him perfect!"
"Well, you go ahead." Puxian nodded.
Baoqing clasped his hands together, bowed to Samantabhadra on the lectern, and then turned around and left.
At this point, the two Buddhist Zen masters were defeated one after another.
Pu Xian also looked at Jiang Yu'er seriously: "Chief Jiang mentioned cause and effect just now. Pu Xian thinks he is absolutely right. Since I, a Buddhist, want to seek results in Da Qin, I naturally need to show some sincerity and strength.
.”
After speaking, he waved.
A young monk came out of the pulpit.
It’s none other than Kongxiang!
…
After Kong Xiang walked out, he gave a Buddhist salute to Fenglingzi and those around him: "Poor monk Kong Xiang, Buddhist warrior monk!"
Monk?!
As soon as everyone heard it, they understood what Buddhism meant.
This is a show of force!
Pu Xian's next words also confirmed this point: "Puxian strongly agrees with what Jiang Yushi said just now. We Buddhists are willing to follow cause and effect, so we also hope that Da Qin can give Buddhism some opportunities.
Kong Xiang is the leader among the younger generation of our Buddhist sect. Today, our Buddhist sect is willing to compete with hundreds of schools of thought. As long as the age difference between Kong Xiang and Kong Xiang is not big, everyone can come forward and fight.
As long as someone can break the Vajra Body of Kongxiang, our Buddhist sect will be defeated in this round."
Losing one's body and losing one's body?
This tone is indeed a bit arrogant.
Which of the Jixia students and clan members present is not a genius?
Moreover, now that Emperor Pingle and the Queen Mother are watching the battle, how can we miss this opportunity to show our ‘strength’?
Although, they all know that Jiang Yu'er is the youngest Confucian scholar, and there are rumors that Jiang Yu'er also studied Mohism and Buddhism at the same time when he traveled in the immortal world for twenty years.
But this doesn't mean that they are willing to watch Jiang Yu'er steal the show alone.
Not arguing, just fighting... they are not cowards!
So, someone immediately stood up and said: "Buddhism wants to challenge the young masters from hundreds of schools of thought this time, so we can't let Buddhism look down upon it, right?"
"right!"
"Since it is a challenge, we should do our part!"
This means that Jiang Yuer will not be allowed to appear immediately.
…
Jiang Yu'er looked at the glances around him and could only sit back.
Since you want to fight...
Then go ahead and fight!
Moreover, this is in line with his plan.
After all, he had never thought about letting Buddhism "completely disgrace itself and return to the Western Regions in disgrace."
Because this is not in line with his plan.
Now that the Southern Territory Kingdom and the Western Territory Monster Clan are jointly marching to the border of Great Qin, if Buddhism is kicked out of the Central Plains, then it is almost unnecessary to think about what choice Buddhism will make?
Therefore, Buddhism needs to properly demonstrate its strength.
At the very least, the void phase needs to be shown!
However, the first person to jump out... surprised Jiang Yu'er.
Because the person who jumped out was - Ying Luo Yu!
…
When Luo Yu was debating Buddhism and Taoism, she had been restless and asked her teacher for advice.
In fact, I just want to get answers from the teacher so that I can go up and have a debate.
As a result, the teacher is not effective?
She could only hold it in.
Now that Buddhism has finally sent a young monk to fight, how can she endure it?
Therefore, when everyone was talking, she had already jumped out and took out a spear: "Luo Yu, the first genius of the younger generation of the Za family, is willing to break the Vajra Body of Master Kongxiang!"
"You evildoer, no!" the old man immediately stopped him: "Buddhist Vajra is in the four realms, how can you break it?"
"Teacher, don't let others gain prestige or destroy your own morale. We, the Za family, also have methods!" Luo Yu ignored the old man's advice at all.
The Four Realms of the Vajra Realm?!
Some of the sect disciples around who were eager to try immediately sat back down.
It was so dangerous, I almost jumped on it.
Fortunately, Ying Luo Yu came forward who was not afraid of death.
The Jixia students looked at Jiang Yu'er and found that Jiang Yu'er had sat back down. Naturally, they couldn't say more and could only watch Ying Luo Yu's performance first.
Fenglingzi was determined to give it a try.
But now there are two problems.
First, the Taoist sect’s youngest genius, Jiang Chenshui, has been defeated. Looking for another Taoist from the Fourth Realm... is no longer available.
Second, Samantabhadra made it very clear just now that only those of the same age can challenge. If he goes up, it will be bullying the younger, and Buddhism will definitely not do it.
So, after thinking about it for a while, he decided to 'let it go as soon as possible'.
Anyway, now that the Taoist sect has won two games in a row, and the establishment of a national religion by the Taoist sect is already stable, there is really no need for him to find Taoist disciples from the Third Realm to wade through the troubled waters.
"Senior Brother Feng, our Taoist sect has already fought the first battle. Next, let's let the various schools of thought show some strength." Wu Lingzi tactfully gave Feng Lingzi a step down.
"Well, what Junior Sister Wu said makes sense!" Fenglingzi immediately borrowed Poxia's donkey and ran back.
Luo Yu, on the other hand, stood at Fenglingzi's original position with a spear in hand, pointing the spear in his hand toward Kong Xiang: "My spear is a treasure made by Qing Liang. It can break through all defenses in the world. If you can't stop it,
Don’t blame me.”
Kong Xiang could only return the greeting and said: "The Vajra Bone body of the poor monk is the supreme cultivation method of Buddhism. It can protect against the blades of all weapons. If you accidentally break your gun, don't blame the poor monk."
"Hahaha!" Luo Yu laughed: "The little monk has pretty features, but his mouth is very powerful. If you can really break the spear in my hand, I will consider you powerful!"
After saying that, without any politeness, he stabbed Kong Xiang in the chest with one shot.
"So fast!"
"At least the speed of the peak of the three realms!"
"Can the empty phase be stopped?"
Everyone exclaimed in surprise.
Then, a sound of gold and iron mingled together.
"Ding!"
The spear stabbed Kong Xiang's chest at the heart.
And Kong Xiang's body has also been covered with a layer of golden light. That layer of golden light is poured on Kong Xiang's body like golden paint, dyeing Kong Xiang into a golden man.
The most important thing is that there is a faint and weird rune on Kong Xiang's forehead, which adds an aura of sanctity to his face.
Feng Lingzi, Jin Lingzi...and the representative of the Za family, the old man, the representative of the Yin and Yang family, Meng Xingchen, the representative of the Moh family, Mo Jian...
The expressions of almost all the representatives of various schools of thought changed.
"No, this empty phase is not the Four Realms Vajra!"
"He...he is the fifth realm of Buddhism - the Golden Body of Arhat!