Chapter Two Hundred and Thirty-Five Heavenly Books and Xuandu
Chapter 235: Heavenly Book and "Xuandu"
Zhang Zixing pointed to the word "囧" and said: "Master, please see, this shape must be the name of a sacrifice or a place name, but why it is the title of a heavenly book, I still don't know its meaning."
Zhunti nodded slightly, and Zhang Zixing pointed to the ten simplified Chinese characters and said: "I have been studying for thousands of years, and I have only recognized this cross, but I have benefited a lot. This sentence is suspected to be the general outline of the heavenly book, which is 'Dependent origination has no self-nature'
, there is no self in everything."
Buddhism in later generations can be divided into Mahayana and Hinayana. Mahayana has eight major sects: Tiantai Sect, Sanlun Sect, Consciousness-only Sect, Huayan Sect, Vinaya Sect, Esoteric Sect, Zen Sect, and Pure Land Sect. Each has its own unique ideological system and principles, and each has its own uniqueness based on the teacher's inheritance.
According to the Dharma lineage, the sutras and treatises they write are different from each other, so they are classified and judged according to their characteristics. The sentence "Dependent origination has no self-nature, and all dharma has no self" is the common spirit of the eight major sects.
Zhunti didn't know these things. He only felt that the cross of this "general outline" was incomparably sublime and contained the supreme truth. It even revealed the essence of Western teachings. He knew that this "heavenly book" must be something extraordinary. Although with him
Regarding the cultivation of saints, this book may not be very useful, but judging from this general outline, it may become a treasure in Western religions.
Zhang Zixing sighed and said: "I am a poor Taoist with dull qualifications. From now on, I have no understanding from the cross below. I hope the leader can give me some guidance."
Zhunti looked down carefully. When he saw the nine strange symbols, he nodded and said: "This is the time of chaos. The patterns formed by the vitality of heaven and earth are very rare. They can be called the writings of ancient chaos. In fact, they are not.
Nine characters, but nine shapes, when combined in one place, can express certain words or special meanings. Such nine shapes can be used as the word 'Qiankun'."
Qiankun? Zhang Zixing finally learned the meaning of the nine characters, and was a little confused for a moment. What does the "Qiankun" represented by the nine characters of King Yu Jiuding mean?
Zhunti deliberately showed his erudition, and when he used his palms, the nine shapes appeared. The nine shapes were combined in sequence to form two characters, which were the ancient characters "Qiankun" he said. Zhang Zixing also noticed that the "Qiankun" in the front appeared.
The first "shape" was the first strange symbol that shattered in his immortal consciousness in the sharp blade and the wind...
Zhang Zixing couldn't bear to be surprised and quickly wrote down the order of the nine shapes, only to hear Zhunti say again: "These nine shapes are listed under 'Dependent origination has no self-nature, all dharmas have no self'. Could it be an allusion to the ultimate principle of the universe?"
After Zhunti finished speaking, he looked down again, and what came next made the Hunyuan Saint frown tightly. Zhunti's performance was also within Zhang Zixing's expectation, because what came next,
It's just too..."that".
In fact, strictly speaking, some of them are indeed considered "the ultimate principles of the universe": the theory of evolution, the theory of the explosion of the universe, the calculus formula, the three major laws, the table of chemical elements, the principles of quantum mechanics... and what is even more shocking is that these things are used by later generations.
The simplified characters of dozens of countries are written in a mixed manner. Even if a modern time traveler comes here, without the use of auxiliary tools, I am afraid it will be as big as a bucket. There are even "super" words such as "Why do crocodiles shed tears?"
Question, the reason for selection is very simple, because this is the question that impressed him the most and remains fresh in his memory from the realistic version of Zhang Zixing's childhood enlightenment book "One Hundred Thousand Whys".
Taoist Zhunti saw Xiaoyaozi flipping through dozens of pages in the metal "Book of Heaven". They were all strange words that even a saint like himself could not understand. Even though he had the cultivation of a saint, he couldn't help but be dumbfounded.
However, Zhang Zixing showed an expression of "eager expectation" and bowed deeply: "Master, this book has a hundred pages. I have sworn that whoever can interpret the whole book for me will be my teacher and I will obey his words. I ask the Master to fulfill his promise."
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Zhunti secretly felt ashamed and sighed: "I'm afraid this book is just like the Chaos Clock. It is an innate thing and cannot be read by anyone who is not destined to read it. You have a cross relationship with it, so you know the cross. Although I
He is a saint, but he only has two words of fate, and the rest are unknown to him!"
Zhang Zixing's performance was very good, and the expectation on his face suddenly turned into disappointment, but he seemed to be suppressing the feeling of loss, and said to the Taoist: "It seems that I really have no fate with the leader! Although I am not a good Taoist, I
High, but the most important promise, please ask the leader not to blame."
Taoist Zhunti also felt helpless. He did not suspect Zhang Zixing of being a ghost. The appearance of the "Book of Heaven" was fine, but the content was extremely mysterious and contained a text of chaos. It was definitely not something that Xiaoyaozi, who was only at the beginning of the Golden Immortal level, could forge.
But Zhunti was not willing to let go of this "unexpected person". Just as he was about to speak, Zhang Zixing said again: "Actually, how can I not know the leader's intentions? Although I admire Xi Tu, I am deeply favored by you, and there are many things
I can't get away from my secular affairs for the time being. To show my sincerity, I would like to give this heavenly book to the leader. When the leader finds a suitable person or gains something from the details, he can send someone to Chao Ge Guoshi Bieyuan. I will abide by it.
Promise, come to the Pure Land of Paradise in the West and listen to the holy teachings of the leader."
Zhunti was surprised when he heard that Xiaoyaozi was willing to temporarily hand over such an important heavenly book to him, and he believed a little more in Xiaoyaozi's admiration for Western religion.
"Although I cherish the Book of Heaven as dearly as my life, this time I sincerely asked the leader for advice, so I believed deeply and entrusted this thing to the leader." Zhang Zixing put the "Book of Heaven" subtitles in it, carefully raised his hands and held it in front of Zhunti,
But his eyes turned to the restrained Three Immortals of Jiejiao, "I don't ask for any collateral from the leader, I just want to ask for a favor from the leader. These three people are my old friends, especially Taoist Fellow Jin Ling who has saved my life.
I want the leader to let these three people go. If they are really destined to your sect, they may be able to return to the West with me."
Zhunti took the Heavenly Book and pressed the switch according to Zhang Zixing's method. As expected, the text appeared. He was very happy and nodded immediately: "Fellow Taoist has the heart to repay his kindness and is also trusted by you. If you give me the Heavenly Book, I will take it as your own."
Complete."
After Zhunti finished speaking, he flicked the Seven Treasures Tree in his hand, and the restraints of the Golden Spirit Mother and the three of them were immediately released. They all glared at Taoist Zhunti. Zhunti didn't care, and said: "Three fellow Taoists, I'm a poor Taoist."
We are of the same mind, and there is no malice. Now, through the intercession of Taoist Taoist Xiaoyao, I want to repay the kindness of Taoist Jinling for saving my life. I don’t want to force it, so please leave!"
The three of Jin Ling Shen Shen looked at each other with surprise. In fact, when Kong Xuan was guiding the three people out of trouble in the mirage swamp, he had explained that he was just repaying his brother's life-saving grace. Xiaoyaozi later reunited with Kong Xuan,
There is no reason why you don’t know this, so why do you want to repay the favor now?
"If you receive a drop of kindness from someone, you should repay it with a spring of water. Have a good journey, three Taoist friends!" Zhang Zixing stepped forward and bowed to Our Lady of Jinling and winked. Our Lady of Jinling understood her and showed gratitude.
He returned the gift solemnly and hurried away with the Holy Mother Guiling and Yu Yuan.
Zhang Zixing watched the three people disappear and then said goodbye to Zhunti. Taoist Zhunti had just obtained the Heavenly Book and was overjoyed, so when he released the three immortals of Jie Jiao, he didn't think much about it. Now that Zhang Zixing was about to say goodbye and leave, he immediately woke up.
Zhunti calculated that Xiaoyaozi was an unexpected person and an unpredictable variable in the killing calamity, which might affect the fate of the entire killing calamity. How could he let him go so easily now?
"Fellow Taoist! Don't be impatient. Since this heavenly book is so important, I am also worthy of it. There is another leader above me who leads the saints. He has extensive knowledge and knowledge, even better than me. You should know this book. Why don't you follow me?"
Shall I go west to seek advice from the Holy Spirit?"
It's strange that he knew it! Zhang Zixing unexpectedly went back on his word, and even wanted to trick him into going to the land of bliss. How could he agree to it at the moment, but he couldn't find an excuse to refuse at the moment.
At this time, a voice came from the sea: "Tao follows nature, gathering and separation are all dependent on fate, why force it?"
When Zhang Zixing heard the voice, which seemed familiar, he saw a person riding on the waves coming from the sea and gradually approaching.
I saw this man with white beard and hair, an old appearance, wearing a fishtail crown, white Bagua Taoist robes, and riding a green bull. He was none other than the Great Master Xuandu whom Zhang Zixing met in Sanwei Mountain.
Zhang Zixing looked happy and shouted: "Fellow Taoist Xuandu!"
The Great Master of Xuandu nodded slightly to Zhang Zixing as a greeting, and his eyes fell on Taoist Zhunti.
When Taoist Zhunti saw Master Xuandu and heard Zhang Zixing's address, his eyes couldn't help but show surprise, and he bowed his head and said, "Fellow Taoist, it's been a long time."
Grand Master Xuandu also returned the gift and said, "Fellow Taoist Zhunti came to China and came to this place in the East China Sea. Is he here for the Chaos Bell?"
Taoist Zhunti shook his head and said: "The Chaos Bell is an innate treasure. It cannot be obtained by those who are not destined. Even if you are a saint, it is useless to force it. How can a poor Taoist go against heaven? If my Taoist friends come here for this, they are too late.
One step later, the bell was taken away by a fellow Taoist Confucius, and it has been away from this place for a long time."
Archmage Xuandu remained calm, pointed at Zhang Zixing and said, "Fellow Taoist, you must have let go of the Chaos Bell for the sake of someone else."
Unexpectedly, Taoist Zhunti Master Xuandu saw Xiaoyaozi's fate at a glance. He was secretly amazed and replied: "This Taoist friend is deeply versed in Zen principles and has admired my teachings for a long time, so he is a poor Taoist who came here to transform.
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Master Xuandu smiled and said: "What Taoist friends call 'transformation', is it just like the three people from Jiejiao, who captured them with magical powers, and then took them to the land of paradise and forced them to convert?"
Taoist Zhunti knew that Xuandu must meet the three people of the Golden Spirit Holy Mother. He did not answer the question directly at the moment, and answered in a evasive manner: "In the killing calamity, everyone has his own destiny. Although our western land is located on the border, there are few disciples.
, but it is also a part of the killing calamity. I came to the Middle Earth to save the destined people, so I followed the destiny."
"Since you are following the will of heaven, why do you covet this undestined person? If your Western religion is willing to settle in the Western Frontier and stay closed-door, how can you encounter the murderous calamity of the Middle-earth? You are clearly coveting the fate of the Middle-earth, how many
If you have a plan, you will take advantage of the opportunity. In the course of time, the Western religion and the Chinese religion have their own predestined relationships, and I am not in a position to interfere. But for this Taoist Taoist Taoist priest, you must not make any plans."
When Taoist Zhunti heard this, he sneered and said: "Fellow Taoist, you are a pure person. You sit back and watch, so you are so carefree. Why do you want to get involved in this dispute? Could it be that you want to go against heaven and forcibly interfere with my luck in teaching?"
Master Xuandu still had the same leisurely expression: "Those who want to defy heaven are probably the Taoist friends and the Taoist friends who will guide them. If there is a destiny in life, it must be there. If there is no destiny in life, don't force it. Everyone has his or her own destiny.
Envy! Could it be that my fellow Taoist has forgotten about Quan Rong?"
As soon as Quan Rong was mentioned, Taoist Zhunti suddenly felt uneasy. The Great Shang conquered Quan Rong in the west. With the help of Jie Jiao, he laid out the Nine-Meander Yellow River Formation and captured all his disciples. However, he himself also missed a move and was defeated.
The disciples of Tongtian Cult Leader, Quan Rong, were killed, and all of his disciples, including Fudo Ming King, the leader of the Five Ming Kings, were captured alive and beheaded, resulting in the loss of nearly half of the elite of the Western Cult. For this reason, the Taoist leader was also heartbroken, and strictly ordered the sect to
People traveled east without permission, and Zhunti also came east for this reason, "transferring" those "predestined" people everywhere to supplement the strength of the sect. The dog-fighting incident is really a shame for the Western sect.
The more Zhang Zixing listened, the more surprised he became. His eyes were fixed on the "Fellow Taoist Xuandu". The tone of the Master Xuandu and the attitude of Master Zhunti were very strange. They seemed not to be like the conversation between Xuanxian and the saint.
, and Na Zhunti seems to be quite afraid of Xuandu.
Next, the two people's words began to conflict, each using his own initiative and showing no weakness. Finally, Taoist Zhunti couldn't hold it back any longer. Qibao Miaoshu showed his hand to Master Xuandu and took action. Master Xuandu also
No less than a green ox, a crutch came out of his hand and he stepped forward to meet him.
If Zhang Zixing, who calls himself a fan of the gods, is still unable to determine the true identity of "Master Xuandu" at this time, then he can only be described as stupid.
He is not the Great Master of Xuandu, he is simply the leader of the Human Religion - Lao Tzu!
Zhang Zixing was a little dumbfounded for a moment: Unexpectedly, the person who "discussed Tao" with him in Sanwei Mountain was actually Laozi himself! At that time, Laozi called himself Xuandu and admitted that he was from Bajing Palace, but he did not explain that he was the great master of Xuandu. Remember the original work
In the plot of the Yellow River Formation, Yunxiao mentioned Lao Tzu, who was once called the "Great Master of Xuandu", and there seemed to be a place like "Xuandu Purple Mansion" in the Bajing Palace. It turned out to be the case. If you want to blame me, you should blame yourself for being preconceived.
My thoughts were too heavy and I didn't even think high.
Zhang Zixing remembered again that the place where he and Han Zhixian met Lao Tzu last time was, strictly speaking, not Sanjiao Mountain, but another famous place - Hangu Pass in the future!
Although Hangu Pass was built during the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period, it was named because it was in a valley as deep and dangerous as a letter. It stretches from Xiaoshan in the east to Tongjin in the west, and is commonly known as Hangu. It is known as a natural danger. But the important thing is not this "natural danger"
, but the story of later generations of Laozi going west to Hangu to transform Huhu. Laozi's transformation of Huhu into Sakyamuni also became a very controversial topic in Buddhism in the future. There was even a book "Laozi Transformed Huhu Sutra" in the Western Jin Dynasty.
Could it be that he is related to the Yin Xi who was said to be the one who went west to preach? And the "undestined person" in the mouth of the two saints seems to be referring to himself. Because of this, Zhunti wanted to keep him several times. This
What does the unintended person mean in this massacre?
While Zhang Zixing was thinking wildly, the battle between the two saints in the field had reached a fever pitch.