FVN Chapter 406 The Bureau of Judgment
Chapter 406 The Bureau of Judgment
Chapter 407 The Bureau of Judicial Review (Seeking monthly votes at the end of the month)
After a while.
A monk emerged from the void.
He had only half an inch of short hair on his head, wore a yellow-blue monk's robe, and was followed by a guardian deity.
This guardian deity has a blue face and fangs, wears scale armor, rides the water, manipulates a black python, and is bathed in moonlight. It vaguely seems to be the same evil spirit that was transformed before.
"Venerable One, thank you for bringing me this guardian deity!"
The monk clasped his hands together, smiled, and bowed, saying, "This humble monk comes from Dazang Temple, and my Dharma name is Shouzangxuan."
"Daizang Temple? It's not Zhusheng Wuxiang Temple after all. Could I have guessed wrong?"
Fang Wuchen felt as if something under his belly was about to burst out of his body.
The monk Shouzang simply smiled slightly, and a divine ray descended.
The flesh and blood seemed to vanish instantly, or rather—be "hidden" away.
Fang Wuchen immediately let out a long breath. To a True Person of the Purple Mansion, the physical body was nothing more than a stinking bag of skin.
As long as this major threat doesn't cause trouble, no matter how badly my body is injured, it's a minor matter.
He rolled over and got up, wiped his face, and his wounds quickly healed. He bowed and said, "I am Wuchenzi. Thank you for saving me, Master."
"It's alright. The benefactor has brought a guardian deity to this humble monk, which is a karmic connection—but from a worldly perspective, the benefactor and this humble monk have an even stronger karmic connection."
Shou Zangxuan smiled very kindly, but Fang Wuchen felt a chill run down his spine.
Even if he were a True Person of the Purple Mansion, he wouldn't want to discuss matters with the Secret Treasury.
But at this point, there was no way to avoid it, so one couldn't help but ask, "Where did this fate come from?"
"Your family has lived in a secluded place for generations, this is the first reason why you have brought a guardian deity to this humble monk. This is the second reason why your descendant and this humble monk's descendant have become husband and wife. This is the third reason why..."
Shou Zangxuan bent three fingers and counted several times.
What is meant by husband and wife?
Fang Wuchen, recalling the wondrous power of the [Kui Wood], changed his expression: "You are—that Purple Mansion cultivator from the Hu family?"
"Before I became a monk, I did indeed have a secular name, Hu Yanzhou!"
Shou Zangxuan chuckled and said, "My Hu family has a daughter who married into your Fang family. Isn't that quite a coincidence?"
Fang Wuchen's smile immediately froze. This was all a tragic fate!
"In any case, thank you very much, Master."
He sighed and expressed his gratitude.
"It's alright—I have another matter to discuss with you. I have received a decree from the Buddha on the Great Snow Mountain, requesting that all the disciples of Wuxiang Temple visit Dazang Temple at an appropriate time."
The First Master of the Hidden Way said, "Having met you today, I feel you have a strong affinity for Buddhism. Would you be willing to follow me in my practice?"
"I don't want to!"
Fang Wuchen quickly shook his head.
"In that case—there is a temple nearby called Hayagriva Temple, which enshrines the hospitable Mukung-doshi. You may go there to stay and recuperate temporarily—"
Shou Zangxuan smiled and said, "I'll see you off—"
Now that things have come to this, Fang Wuchen can no longer object.
Moreover, he is currently seriously injured and needs to find a way to forge some treasures or cultivate spells to deal with the hidden dangers on his body.
【Kui Mu】is merely hiding, not destroying. Therefore, once this wondrous thing passes, he will still have to face the flesh and blood inside his belly.
In terms of his condition, Fang Wuchen was indeed finding it difficult to even traverse the void.
At this point, they could only resign themselves to fate and let Shouzangxuan lead them to the Horse-Headed Vajra Temple.
Horse Head Vajra Temple.
Abbot Dorje had finished his day's lessons and was preparing to practice the "Hayagriva Indestructible Supernatural Power" when he heard the voice of Invincible Dzogchen: "Dorje, a distinguished guest has arrived. Go and receive him—"
"yes!"
Dorjee immediately ordered his men to prepare butter tea and other treats, and also had his servant monks bring over pastries and sacred fruits.
Just as he finished setting up a meditation room, his own disciple entered with two important figures.
One of them was clearly a high-ranking monk from the Tibetan Buddhist sect, while the other was dressed as a Taoist, wearing an earth-yellow Taoist robe, with a faintly pale complexion.
"Doji, this benefactor Wuchenzi will be recuperating at our temple for some time—you must receive him with the utmost respect."
The old man, seemingly powerless, glanced at Dorje and gave the order.
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"I will obey the decree—"
Dorjee had just bowed when he looked at the high-ranking monk from the secret realm and felt inexplicably that the man seemed familiar.
"Haha—this abbot truly has a first-rate affinity with this humble monk."
Shouzang Xuan glanced at Dorje and burst into laughter.
"Oh? I wonder what kind of karmic connection this is?"
Out of curiosity, Fang Wuchen asked a question.
"Blood ties!"
Shouzangxuan smiled and replied, "However, having entered the esoteric realm, one forgets all worldly matters—it's a pity that Dorjee, you are already the abbot of Hayagriva Temple, otherwise, if you had followed me to Dazang Temple to cultivate, perhaps you could have ordained your son in the future—"
"You—who are you?"
Dorjee's cultivation was ultimately insufficient, and his body trembled violently. He then bowed with a bitter smile, saying, "Greetings, Venerable Sovereign of the Foremost Treasury—this humble monk's cultivation is insufficient, and I am bound by worldly ties, thus disappointing Your Excellency—"
Beside him, Wunengshengduzi briefly explained the relationship between the two, leaving Fang Wuchen dumbfounded: "Has the Hu family—did they offend the secret monks? How come they have monks and nuns generation after generation, and all of them are top-notch talents—"
But soon, he stopped laughing.
Because the female cultivator with the highest cultivation level in the Hu family is currently in their own household!
And my own family also has a deep affinity with Buddhism!
"Alright, I still need to go to the Temple of No Forms of All Beings to deliver an imperial decree, so I won't stay any longer—"
Shou Zangxuan bid farewell, stepped into the void, and disappeared.
Wunengshengduzi's cloudy old eyes swept across the vast emptiness, then he picked up a cup of butter tea: "Fellow Daoist Wuchenzi, please have some!"
"Thank you————"
Fang Wuchen took a sip and found it rather greasy, so he quickly took another spiritual fruit to suppress the greasiness.
The two chatted for a while, while Abbot Dorje served them.
Why is this old monk so interested in my experiences?
After exchanging a few words, Fang Wuchen discovered that Wunengshengduzi was very interested in this matter. However, after thinking about it, he realized there was nothing to keep secret, especially since Yaoyue, Suqing, Xuan, and even the demon race all knew about it. So he gave a brief explanation and then expressed his interest in the matter of the "position certificate" and sincerely asked for advice.
Since he was incapable of knowing anything, he naturally spoke freely and without reservation.
Upon hearing this, Fang Wuchen's mouth dropped open: "I never imagined that such a wondrous method existed within the secret treasure trove—if my Dao Yun were such a disciple, that would be wonderful—"
The master of the position is not subject to many constraints, only obeys the orders of the Great Snow Mountain, and is usually extremely free.
Even with the blessing of incense and faith, as well as the lineage of the Dharma, it is not inferior to an ordinary Purple Mansion!
This filled Fang Wuchen with immense wonder, and he thought to himself: "Reading ten thousand books and traveling ten thousand miles—how true this is! After reaching the Purple Mansion realm, I still need to travel the world; otherwise, how will I know so many secrets? It's just that it's truly quite dangerous—"
The secret location of Wusheng Temple.
Fang Qing saw Fang Wuchen's envious expression through Wunengshengduzi's eyes and immediately shook his head.
"The Great Snow Mountain has a Buddhist decree instructing me to go to Dazang Temple at the appropriate time. Why Dazang Temple?"
Today, only three temples remain active as the origin of all dharmas: the Temple of All Beings Without Form, the Temple of Great Black Heaven, and the Temple of Great Treasury.
"And that Buddha in this very life at Dazang Temple must have practiced the [Kui Mu] method—definitely not the principal position, and most likely not the subordinate or successor position—which is why he has been able to remain free until now."
"Now they're inviting me over—"
Fang Qing's eyes seemed to hold the depths of a vast ocean. Using the information he possessed and various networks of fate, he began to deduce cause and effect—
The Su Qing that Fang Wuchen encountered should be the reincarnation of Su Huanzhen from the Tianjiao Sect—that person is truly skilled.
"These threads can actually be connected and point directly to one thing: a very important person who is about to be appointed as the 'dean of the year'!"
The fact that Su Qing Zhenren can survive in the cracks between powerful forces and be rescued even in life-or-death crises clearly makes her a rare find! In crucial moments, could she become a factor that influences the balance of power?
"Among the Wood element, that one is already invincible, but do the other True Lords want to see the Wood element [Yearly Leader] born? I doubt it."
Therefore, whoever is the first to claim the title of "Yearly Official" will face obstruction from the vast majority of the True Lords.
The one on Luofeng Mountain is like this, and so is the Great Sun Tathagata!
However, Mu De should also have allies, perhaps [Wei Yue]? Otherwise, why would Grand Master Yao Yue come to silence him for just one secret place? It seems like an attempt to cover up the truth—perhaps he's just looking for an excuse to eliminate Grand Master Su Qing.
Fang Qing took a deep breath and secretly made plans.
The world of Qi cultivation is now in turmoil, with the emergence of the Demonic Path's Taihuang Heaven, the Eastern Xia Yuanqi seeking the position of [Winged Fire], and the shaking of Xuanxu Heaven's heart!
But behind all this commotion lies a powerful figure of the Golden Core True Monarch level!
These important figures all had only one thing on their minds: the position of "Yearly Official"!
The one at Luofeng Mountain is the true master of the [Winged Fire]. Although he can't guarantee that someone at the Golden Core stage will be promoted to a [Winged Fire] subordinate position, he's absolutely certain he can sabotage things. In other words—he might not be able to decide who succeeds, but someone who doesn't suit his taste will definitely not succeed!
What price would the Nine Heavens Fire Palace have to pay to move Him and offer Him this golden position?
Now it seems that the Great Sage may have been intentionally extending goodwill—meaning that the demon race could join forces with the cultivators of the Eastern Taiyi Xuanmen?
"What a terrible place this is—if you want to become a [Yearly Worshipper], your enemies, whether righteous or demonic, will all team up to sabotage you?"
Fang Qing felt a chill: "So the real battle will be in the future—this round is the 'Yearly Duty Game,' to see who can take the position of 'Yearly Duty'?"
The attitude of "Mahavairocana Buddha" was also made clear through Shouzangxuan—He also opposed this matter!
The specifics will become clear after some probing.
The Temple of No Form for All Students.
Although Kumarajiva was not a disciple converted by Fang Qing, he worshipped "Lord of the Ashtanga Forest" as his only secret deity.
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When Fang Qing connects with the golden essence obtained from the "Master of the Corpse Forest," it can also have a similar effect of salvation, as long as the "Master of the Corpse Forest," who has the highest authority, has no objection!
At this moment, Fang Qing saw the head of the Purple Mansion cultivation, Shou Zang Xuan, through Kumarajiva.
"Since this is the decree of the Buddha of the Great Snow Mountain, our temple should naturally obey it. However, we do not know when the appropriate time will be?"
Kumarajiva asked the question.
"The Buddhist disciple will know this—there are many [Kui Mu] Sanskrit scriptures in this temple, waiting for the Buddhist disciple to peruse them—"
Shou Zangxuan was exceptionally polite.
After a moment of silence, Kumarajiva asked again, "Where in [Kuimu] does the one enshrined in your temple reside?"
Mentioning this, Shou Zangxuan's expression immediately became extremely solemn: "The Bodhisattva Akasagarbha enshrined in our Dazang Temple is located in the Kui Wood position. His blessings and wisdom are as vast and boundless as the void, and can infinitely generate and benefit all sentient beings—also known as the Wish-Fulfilling Jewel Bodhisattva. He possesses six great merits, including generosity, discipline, and patience, and is enshrined in the guest position—"
Indeed—it is a Bodhisattva. A guest? No wonder he survived under that person until now; besides the protection of "Vairocana Buddha," the fact that he himself posed no threat is also a factor.
Fang Qing heard this through Kumarajiva and his heart stirred.