At this time, it was the time when the rising sun was rising in the east, with thousands of rays of light, like fire. The whole world was filled with splendor, and Shaoshi Mountain seemed to have become an isolated island that was "drowned".
On the mountain road of Shaoshi Mountain, two riders were covered with golden light and winding up the road. It really seemed like they were coming from the light. The riders on this horse were naturally Gu Chaoci and Mu Nianci.
As the two of them walked along, they saw that Shaoshi Mountain was majestic and steep, with steep and straight peaks, surrounded by banners and arrayed like swords and halberds, which was quite spectacular. Although the mountain was steep, the mountain road was eight miles long, even
It is a wide stone staircase. The scale of this project is grand. It was built when Li Zhi, Emperor Gaozong of the Tang Dynasty, came to Shaolin. It consumed a huge amount of manpower and material resources, which is rare.
At that time, Dajin had occupied Henan for hundreds of years. Many Taoist temples in the world had been destroyed by war. However, Shaolin respected itself with martial arts and carried the name of the ancestral home of Zen Buddhism. It did not participate in the change of dynasties, so it was not affected by the war.
Disaster, uniquely called perfect.
After a while, the two of them arrived in front of a stone pavilion.
Gu Chaoci knew that this place should be a meeting place for people from the Shaolin Temple and some people who were inconvenient to enter the Shaolin Temple. Thinking of this, he tied the horses here.
The two of them climbed up the steps again, and saw five waterfalls on the opposite mountain, with flying beads and jade splashing down, which was really spectacular. This was the Five Breasts of Shaoshi Mountain, and they could already see the Shaolin Temple.
You will see a place surrounded by peaks, a series of temples, and magnificent buildings. Whoever sees it will not say that this ancestral temple of Zen is so grand that it is difficult for any Buddhist temple in the world to match it.
The two of them looked at the continuous houses, lost in thought for a while, and while admiring, they slowly walked up the mountain until they reached the door of the temple. There was not a single person along the way, which made them feel strange.
When you come to the temple gate, you will see yellow walls, green tiles, and dense trees. In front of the temple gate is a stone tablet written by Emperor Taizong Li Shimin of the Tang Dynasty. It contains the thirteen eminent monks of Shaolin who helped him besiege Wang Shichong of Luoyang and capture his son Wang Renze.
's achievements.
It's just that due to age, wind and rain, most of the vigorous and flying handwriting on the monument has become blurry.
There were several young sweeping monks outside the temple gate, sweeping the floor from time to time, and melodious Sanskrit singing could be heard from inside the temple.
Gu Chaoci knew that coming here today would definitely offend someone, so he didn't want to play tricks, so he said directly and loudly: "Gu Chaoci, a martial arts disciple, has admired the reputation of Shaolin for a long time, and today I brought my wife to pay homage to the mountain!"
His words were not very loud, but his voice was deep and powerful, like the waves of the sea. It was sent out from afar. The mountains echoed, the wind moved and the clouds merged. Even the bronze bells and drums hanging high outside the temple gate were affected by the sound of his words.
It was stirring and buzzing at the same time.
The sound of Sanskrit shouts in the temple also stopped abruptly.
A few sweeping novices saw a young man and woman coming, and wanted to ask them what they were doing. Before they could ask, they heard this person talking like this.
Although they are young, they also know that the so-called worshipers are basically here to choose the door.
Moreover, as soon as the other party spoke, the bell began to buzz. Even if they lay down in front of the bell and shouted, they couldn't do anything. This shows how powerful this person is.
As soon as I changed my mind, I remembered the name "Gu Chaoci" and immediately took the seat. My face suddenly changed with horror. Some people had stronger determination and rushed into the temple to report.
Little did they know that they were doing something unnecessary. As soon as Gu Chaoci's voice came out, even half of Shaoshi Mountain in the Shaolin Temple was buzzing with vibrations. Naturally, it could be heard everywhere in the front and back yards of the Shaolin Temple.
At this time, Master Xintong, the abbot of Shaolin Temple, was discussing with several junior disciples the matter of the "dirty scholar" appearing in Luoyang and killing hundreds of people. Suddenly, they heard Gu Chao's words coming from a distance outside the temple, and several people looked at each other in shock.
, thinking to himself: "This tricky scholar's spiritual skills are truly unfathomable!"
Of course, those who had fought against Gu Chaoci, the three leaders with clear hearts, minds, and hearts, were all surprised, and each of them felt a tremble in their hearts: "His inner strength has actually improved again!"
At this time, the abbot put his palms together and recited "Amitabha", stood up slowly, and said softly: "Brothers, this person's level of internal strength is unmatched by anyone in this temple. His martial arts attainments must be extraordinary. I
If you wait unfaithfully, this temple will be weak and can be bullied!
Now that things are coming, we can’t avoid them!
Junior brothers, let's wait and see what kind of charm the tricky scholar is!"
"What the abbot said is true, please!"
All the monks stood up and followed Tong Xin Tong out of the main hall and headed towards the entrance of the temple.
After Gu Chaoci finished speaking, he and Mu Nianci stood in front of the Shaolin Temple, waiting patiently.
After only a moment, more than ten giant bells in the temple were heard ringing together, and the sound of "clang, clang" shook the mountains. After a while, there was a sound of footsteps, and each step was brisk.
Suddenly there was a "squeak" sound from the temple door, and the left and right doors opened. Two rows of monks in gray robes filed out, fifty-four on the left and fifty-four on the right, a total of one hundred and eight people.
The number of one hundred and eight Arhats.
Eighteen monks followed, wearing gray robes and light yellow cassocks. They were all older than the Arhat monks.
Then Abbot Xintong, wearing a bright red cassock, walked out slowly, followed by a dozen old monks wearing golden cassocks. They all looked to be in their fifties or sixties. They were all from Bodhidharma Temple, Discipline Temple, Prajna Hall, and Arhat Hall.
Among them are the elders and eminent monks, the three major heads of Xin Yuan, Xin Guan and Xin Cheng.
After a while, two more old monks wearing large plaid robes came out. They had wrinkled faces and fluttering white beards. They looked about eighty years old. They were eminent monks of the Shaolin generation. Finally, another hundred people came out.
Shaolin lay disciples are displayed on both sides.
Gu Chaoci didn't pay attention to the others. He saw these old monks, their walking postures, and their concentration. They were all highly skilled in martial arts. They were all top-notch masters in the world. He thought to himself: "Shaolin Temple is now in decline.
, and it is only because there are no top masters in charge that the glory of Wujue is overshadowed. But after all, it has a long history, a wide variety of martial arts, and a profound foundation, which is far beyond the comparison of other sects. If you don’t have a good discussion with them, you are not a good man!"
Since he had this thought in his heart, even though he was a little surprised when he saw the Shaolin Temple's formation, he took it calmly.
Gu Chaoci originally planned to ask Mu Nianci to wait at the foot of the mountain, but then he thought that he had just killed so many people in Henan, and at this moment, he was not safe anywhere. No matter how courageous the Shaolin Temple was, they would never dare to do anything to him again.
Mu Nianci took action.
Because of their pure heart and mind, how could they not tell the abbot Mu Nianci's identity? Moreover, on the day Hong Qigong came to rescue people, although they had not met, they must have had suspicions about that person. Besides, if they really had such a desire
The idea of face, then he also has a way to deal with it.
As soon as Xintong and the other monks left the temple, they were also looking at the two of them.
Seeing Gu Chaoci dressed in white, with a graceful appearance, and Mu Nianci dressed in emerald green, with a sword hanging from his waist, youthful, beautiful and heroic. The head of Luohan Hall Xin Cheng whispered a few words into the abbot's ear again, saying that this woman is
Mu Nianci, who was taught his skills by the nine-fingered beggar.
As for the fact that Gu Chaoci and the others officially became the disciples of Hong Qigong, not many people in the world know about it. Even the dog beating stick, Gu Chaoci has been wrapping it in a cloth bag and hiding it from others. Shaolin information is very well-informed.
, we still don’t know the clues.
Hearing the words, Xintong nodded slightly, understanding in his heart.
All the eminent monks were knowledgeable people. Just from the way they stood, they knew that Mu Nianci had a very special status and only had average martial arts skills. But when they saw Gu Chaoci, everyone couldn't help but look at each other, and everyone was shocked.
They all heard from the other party's voice that Gu Chaoci's internal strength was extremely profound, but when they came out to see this man, apart from his handsome appearance, he seemed so ordinary, especially his eyes that did not show any brilliance, but had a layer of warmth and crystal clearness.
The feeling is that when the sun shines on it, it can be said to be brilliant.
The eminent monks in Shaolin naturally know that their internal strength has reached an extremely high level, so their behavior and vision are hidden in everything. They have reached the wonderful state of returning from reality to emptiness, from authenticity to simplicity.
To reach such a wonderful state at such a young age, this level of cultivation is truly amazing.
In the hundreds of years since our sect has been established, there have not been many such figures!
The monks admired him very much and secretly praised him: "The abbot is really foresighted!"
That day in northern Zhejiang, Gu Chaoci defeated Shaolin's three major formations and three small Arhat formations. This kind of martial arts had shocked the abbot and other eminent monks.
Shaolin disciples are prosperous and spread all over the world. Although the temple has been closed for many years, it is a blessing. However, all the big and small things in the world are known to everyone. What kind of ruthless scholar possesses the Nine Yin Manual and the Yi Jin Jing. For this reason, the world is full of blood and blood.
, they all know it.
Yesterday, we even heard that Gu Chaoci went on a killing spree in the "Juetian Valley" outside Luoyang City, killing more than 200 people at one time. His martial arts skills and cruelty were simply shocking.
They are also members of their own family who know their own affairs, and they know that Gu Chaoci is well-known and ruthless, and it is not difficult to see from various deeds that he is a person who must retaliate. How can such a person not come to Shaolin after he has arrived in Luoyang?
It's just that the reputation of Shaolin Temple is already huge. Since the establishment of the sect, it has been common for people to come to the temple to cause trouble and gain fame. Therefore, in order to save face, even the monks do not stop from their daily homework. However, Abbot Xintong expected that "the tricky scholar"
"It is inevitable that the person coming is not good, so the temple has stepped up its precautions and not to mention it, and also passed down the decree. All monks and lay disciples within five hundred miles will return to the temple to listen.
Now that I heard Gu Chaoci's message and paid homage to the mountain, I knew that Shaolin Temple was facing a critical moment of glory and disgrace today. However, I estimated that my martial arts were similar to those of Xin Cheng, Xin Yuan, Xin Guan and others, so I might not be much better than the three of them. If I relied on
If the number of people swarmed forward, then from Shaolin onwards, there would be no need to gain a foothold in the martial arts world.
Only then did we have to invite two eminent monks from the "Ku" generation who had been cultivating for a long time to come out to hold the formation.
However, the abbot and other eminent monks were not sure whether these two elders could control the "tough scholar". After all, they did not know how far these two elders' martial arts had reached.
But now that I saw Gu Chaoci in person, I felt even more unsure. Everyone knew that no matter how good his martial arts skills were, he was no match for Gu Chaoci.
Abbot Gu and Mu stopped three feet apart from each other. With a thought in their hearts, they clasped their hands together and chanted the Buddha's name: "I have a heart-tong, and I am in charge of the Shaolin portal. I have long heard that layman Gu's martial arts are unparalleled in the world, but it's a pity that I was so lucky."
.I never thought that I would miss you when I came from afar today. I apologize for my sin. I apologize for my sin."
Gu Chaoci cupped his hands and said with a smile: "The abbot is so complimentary!
How can I be unworthy of my reputation? Today I came unexpectedly with my wife, which is really a sin to disturb the master's spiritual practice. I also alarmed all the eminent monks and came out of the temple to greet him. How can I bear the responsibility?"
Xintong saw that he spoke politely and was shocked: "This man is so famous and so humble, I'm afraid he has a big plan!" He was worried in his heart, but his face was calm, and he said as if: "Businessman
You are too polite, please come to the temple to serve tea!" After saying this, he stepped aside and extended his hand sideways to greet the guests.
Before Gu Chaoci expressed his position, he heard an old monk behind Xintong shout: "Wait a minute."
The monks followed the sound and saw that it was the suffering form of the senior monk who had been cultivating for a long time.
Suffering took two steps forward, raised his white eyebrows, and said coldly: "Our temple has been established for eight hundred years, and no women have entered the temple. Although you two are guests from afar, please forgive me for not accepting female guests in order to avoid damage.
The name of our temple is clear.”
As soon as he said these words, not only did Gu Chaoci and Mu Nianci feel unhappy, but even several eminent monks had a headache. What kind of trouble is Uncle Master going to make?
We have always made separate decisions about whether women can enter the temple or not. Don’t you know this?
In fact, Gu Chaoci had never thought that if he entered the Shaolin Temple alone, there would be no difference between him inside and outside the temple. But with Mu Nianci, if the Shaolin Temple was really shameless and the whole temple came together, then what would he think?
It is not easy to come and go freely.
But whether he can get in is one thing, whether he is allowed in is another matter.
When Gu Chaoci saw this man, he almost refused to allow Mu Nianci to enter the temple. He suddenly became mad and looked sideways at him. He saw that his beard and eyebrows were all white, his complexion was sallow, and he had a pair of angular eyes with sharp eyes.
His internal strength is not weak, and his face is lined with ditches. If it catches up with the rainy season, a lot of water will be stored.
You said quietly: "There is one thing I have not yet clarified. Is this Shaolin abbot a master of mind communication, or is he an unknown master like you?"
Wuxiang said without hesitation: "Old monk, Wuxiang, of course the abbot of this temple is the nephew of Master Xintong."
Seeing that he looked like his name, Gu Chaoci laughed and said, "So that's it. Master Kuxiang is actually the abbot of your temple. It's really disrespectful." He said and cupped his hands.
His words were very vicious, and the pain was immediately apparent, as his wrinkled yellow face turned as red as blood in an instant. These words were ridiculing him for speaking without permission, refuting the abbot's decree, and putting his status above that of the abbot.
The rules of the Shaolin Temple are very strict, and the abbot always sticks to his word. No matter how senior you are or how powerful you are in martial arts, you have to obey orders.
A hundred years ago, there was a sweeping monk in our temple. He was so powerful and invincible that he had to act according to his duties, let alone him.
Kuxiang knew what he was doing. Even though he had extraordinary martial arts skills, he was so angry that he was trembling slightly for a moment. However, in front of everyone, he really lost his etiquette towards the abbot and didn't know what to do at the moment.
Abbot Xintong was able to occupy the position of abbot, and he was extraordinary. After hearing what Gu Chaoci said, he just put his hands together and smiled calmly and said: "Amitabha, layman Gu has not been in the profession for a long time, and some things seem unclear. Master Ku Xiang is the elder of this temple.
He has many sutras and is widely known. Although the poor monk is in charge of the family, he often asks his uncle for advice on many things."
Upon hearing this, Xiang Xiang's expression softened, he retreated silently, and said no more words.
But Gu Chaoci secretly admired him. This mental communication not only gave the elder of the temple face, but also implicitly said that he was young and ignorant, which hurt him.
Gu Chaoci came here deliberately to challenge the prestige of Shaolin. Although Liang Zi did not understand it, most of it was due to his character. He had achieved success as a young man, so he naturally wanted to establish an unparalleled prestige, and stepping on Shaolin was only the first step.
But when you see heartache, you always smile. The city is deep, and it is much harder to fight than those with bad tempers.
After all, if Shaolin wants to pick a fight today, it has to be reasonable. It would be meaningless to just make trouble without reason. The most important thing is that people will rush forward, so won't they lose this time?
He is not so arrogant that he can take down a thousand people in Shaolin Temple at once.
Suddenly an idea flashed in my mind, and I couldn't help but laugh: "It's really a strange thing in the world that your temple doesn't welcome female guests. I remember that Wu Zetian first accompanied Emperor Gaozong of the Tang Dynasty, and after becoming emperor, he consecrated Zen in Songshan Mountain, and visited Shaolin twice. I haven't heard of it.
Was she excluded from the temple?
Could it be that your temple is just like ordinary people, treating people based on their status?"
Gu Chaoci was actually making nonsense. How could he know whether Wu Zetian had been to the Shaolin Temple? But Li Zhi must have been, and Wu Zetian had also come to Songshan Mountain to offer Zen. These two things were very certain.
Moreover, these events happened so long ago, seven hundred years have passed. Is there any Shaolin monks or anyone who can truly see all the experiences of this temple?
When Ku Xiang and others saw the truth of his words and knew that their mountain road was indeed dug when Emperor Gaozong of the Tang Dynasty came, this might be true, but it was unknown, they felt a little embarrassed at the moment.
Xintong smiled and said: "I admire the layman who is knowledgeable about the past and the present. Our Buddha is compassionate, all dharma is equal, and all living beings are the same. Men and women are treated equally, regardless of whether they are high or low. This is indeed the rule in our temple in the past, but it was just to avoid gossip in the world. Both of you are martial arts people.
There is no need to stick to this example.”
Gu Chaoci laughed and said: "Master Abbot, I really have you. I came to Baosha and I have three small things to do.
I didn’t want to enter the Pagoda, but I couldn’t stand your strict rules and regulations that favored boys over girls, so I made some idle remarks.”
Xintong smiled and said: "Thank you for your advice, layman. This temple separates men and women, which does seem stingy. I don't know what three small things I would like to see, layman!"
Gu Chaoci stared at him, nodded and said solemnly: "First, more than two months ago, the three monks of your temple, Wu Xiang, Wu Pain, and Wu Ang, had a conflict with me. I gave way again and again, and they
They are aggressive, they swarm them, and they form a siege. They have a good reputation, and I am not angry about any of this.
But I was merciless, but this painless monk used the sinister trick of using a stick with a dart in his hand to plot against me!
According to my temper, I should have dealt with him on the spot, but I heard that Shaolin is the source of martial arts in the world, so I gave Guisi a face and let him go.
But I once said that I would kiss Shaolin and retaliate in kind!"
As he spoke, his eyes sharpened, and the cold light shot towards a monk on the right. It was the monk Wu Pain, and he said coldly: "Wu Pain, please stand up and come out!"
When everyone saw him gesticulating like a Shaolin abbot, his lips trembled without pain and his fists clenched tightly before they could reply.
Hearing Gu Chaoci's words, the bitter man realized that it was all the disciples' fault. He couldn't help but got angry and said angrily: "Gu Chaoci, you have made it clear that you confuse right and wrong, use strength to bully the weak, and use your skills to overwhelm others.
.It is in vain that you have such a prestigious reputation, and your actions are exactly the same as that rogue!"
Gu Chaoci was immediately furious and said with a chuckle: "Old bald donkey, if you don't accept it, I'll teach you a lesson!"
As a monk of the Ku generation, Ku Xiang is the highest-ranking person in the Shaolin Temple, and the abbot Xintong also treats him with great respect. When he saw Gu Chaoci, he made rude remarks and challenged him. He also relied on his position and did not wait for the abbot to say anything.
He snorted coldly: "I understand!".
As he spoke, he waved his arms, the monk's robes shook, he exerted force on his toes, and his body was already shot out with electricity. He raised his right palm, boosted his energy, and swung it towards Gu Chaoci in the air.