Leave All the Dirty, Backbreaking Work to Buddhism
Zhen Yuanzi, listening nearby, couldn't help but twitch at the corner of his eye.
It would be a waste for the Minghe not to be a storyteller.
However, despite his admiration, Zhen Yuanzi's worries did not diminish in the slightest.
"Your Ladyship, Fellow Daoist Minghe's words do have some merit."
"However, those Two Saints of the West have always been cunning and ruthless in their actions."
"If they now place their disciples in the Underworld and occupy Divine Office, this will likely not be a good thing in the long run."
"Could this... be like letting a wolf into the house?"
Upon hearing this, Minghe was immediately displeased and turned to glare at Zhen Yuanzi.
What? I just finished flattering you, and you're already trying to sabotage me?
Pingxin nodded slightly, expressing his appreciation for Zhen Yuanzi's caution.
The Underworld is the foundation of the Wu Clan and cannot be lost.
"I understand Fellow Daoist Zhen Yuanzi's concerns."
"However, you don't need to worry."
"Within the Underworld, within this Dizang Earthly Dao of mine, no matter how great Ksitigarbha's abilities are, no matter how many schemes the Western Teachings has, they can't escape my grasp."
"They want to borrow the Fortune of my Underworld, then let them borrow it."
"As long as they work honestly, I will give them this opportunity."
Pingxin's voice suddenly turned cold, and a chilling killing intent flashed through the hall.
"But if they dare to have even the slightest thought of breaking the rules, dare to reach out where they shouldn't..."
Pingxin's voice suddenly turned cold.
"The Six Paths of Reincarnation is their best destiny."
"I'd like to see whether they can convert the souls of the dead faster, or I can send them to their next reincarnation faster."
As soon as these words were spoken, an invisible chill instantly enveloped the entire hall.
Zhen Yuanzi felt a chill run down his spine, instantly understanding the source of Pingxin's confidence.
yes.
In the Underworld, Empress Pingxin is the absolute ruler.
If the Your Ladyship says you must Reincarnation, then you must Reincarnation; you have no room to resist.
I was definitely overthinking it.
Having figured this out, Zhen Yuanyuanzi's last worry vanished.
He bowed deeply to Pingxin once again.
"It is my ignorance that has led to this. Your Ladyship's wisdom and foresight are truly admirable."
Ancestor Minghe stepped forward, looking at Pingxin with a face full of admiration.
"Your Ladyship is wise and mighty!"
That's exactly how it should be!
"Give them face; they are disciples of Saint."
"If you don't give them face, they're just a bunch of lost souls waiting to be reincarnated!"
"Once you arrive in our Underworld, even dragons have to coil up, and tigers have to lie low!"
Pingxin glanced at him, ignoring his flattery.
She then gave instructions to Zhen Yuanzi.
"Fellow Daoist Zhen Yuanzi."
"Go and demarcate that area of Yin Mountain as the residence for their Buddhism disciples."
Upon hearing this, Zhen Yuanzi paused slightly.
Yin Mountain?
That's the place in the Underworld where the yin energy, resentment, and sinful energy are most concentrated.
The environment is so harsh that it is second only to the Eighteen Levels of Hell.
Your Ladyship, what is this...?
He instantly understood Pingxin's intention.
Minghe's eyes darted around, and he immediately clapped his hands and burst into laughter.
"Brilliant! Your Ladyship's move is truly brilliant!"
"They should be sent to places like that! How will they know how hard it is to earn Merit if they don't experience hardship firsthand!"
Pingxin ignored Minghe's clamor and continued speaking.
"Since they're here to work, let them work hard."
"In the Underworld, any dirty, tiring, difficult, or dangerous work that no one else wants to do should be given to Dizang and his Buddhism disciples."
"Let them know that even that one percent of Merit in my Underworld isn't so easy to earn."
"We must encourage them to dedicate themselves wholeheartedly to the prosperity and stability of the Underworld, and to contribute their own share."
Upon hearing this, Zhen Yuanzi couldn't help but smile.
He faced Pingxin and respectfully accepted the order.
"Your Ladyship, rest assured, this humble Daoist priest will certainly handle this matter properly."
"Um."
He nodded slightly, his expression Pingxin.
"That's settled then. You two may both leave."
"Yes, Your Ladyship."
Zhen Yuanzi and Minghe bowed in unison.
Then, the two turned around and left Pingxin Hall.
Watching the two figures disappear into the distance, Pingxin picked up the teacup in front of her and took a small sip.
"Buddhism..."
"I hope you can satisfy me."
We left Pingxin Hall.
Minghe put his arm around Zhen Yuanzi's shoulder and laughed heartily.
"Fellow Daoist Zhen Yuanzi, let's go!"
"Let's hurry and go find the ghost!"
"I just happened to have a group of stubborn old men in my Asura Path who haven't been refined for tens of thousands of years, and I was just wondering where to throw them away!"
"This time, I'll pack them all up and give them to Dizang!"
"Consider it a... little gift from us to him!"
Zhen Yuanzi calmly brushed away Minghe's hand and straightened his robes.
"Fellow Daoist Minghe, please have some self-respect."
"But..."
He paused slightly, glanced back at the direction of Yin Mountain, and a rare smile appeared on his usually serious face.
"Indeed, many long-standing evil spirits have accumulated in the Eighteen Levels of Hell."
"It's about time to clean things up."
The West, Mount Sumeru.
Eight Treasures Merit Pool, Buddha Light, and golden lotuses sway.
The figures of Jieyin and Zhunti appeared from the void.
Jieyin looked at Zhunti. "Junior brother, there's no time to lose."
"Since Pingxin Fellow Daoist has already agreed, let's get Dizang as soon as possible, lest things get complicated."
"The sooner we earn this Merit, the sooner we can feel at ease."
Zhunti nodded.
"What you say is absolutely right, senior brother."
The Daoist Zhunti immediately issued a Imperial Edict.
A moment later.
A young monk, dressed in a kasaya, with a handsome face and a hint of compassion in his eyes, came before the two.
It is Dizang.
He clasped his hands together and respectfully bowed to the two Saint at the head of the table.
"Dizang pays respects to Master and Senior Uncle."
Zhunti looked at his most prized disciple, a satisfied smile appearing on his face.
Dizang.
"I have summoned you here today because I have an important task to entrust to you."
Dizang remained calm, neither humble nor arrogant.
"Please give your instructions, Master."
"As a member of the Buddhism community, I am duty-bound to go through fire and water for Buddhism."
"Good!"
Zhunti nodded Zhunti.
"Your Jieyin Senior Uncle and I have already discussed and planned a great opportunity for you."
Dizang hearing this, Ksitigarbha remained calm, showing neither sorrow nor joy, and simply clasped his hands together in a gesture of respect.
"This disciple is dull-witted and humbly requests the teacher's guidance."
Looking at his calm and composed demeanor, Zhunti admired him even more, thinking that his temperament was truly tailor-made for Buddhism.
He stopped being coy and slowly uttered two words.
"The Underworld."
Dizang slightly, and a ripple finally appeared in his clear eyes.
"The Underworld?"
"Good."
"Your Senior Uncle and I deduced the Karma of Heavenly Secrets and discovered that your Great Dao enlightenment is deeply connected to the Netherworld."
"Your path lies within the Underworld."
Zhunti continued.
"Therefore, your Senior Uncle and I personally went to the Underworld to discuss the matter with the Underworld's ruler Empress Pingxin."
"You are permitted to serve in the Underworld, with the special responsibility of guiding the souls of the dead."
"We have also selected hundreds of disciples for you who are well-versed in Buddhist Dharma. They will all be at your disposal and assist you in your endeavors."
"You only need to stay in the Underworld, spread the great teachings of Buddhism, save sentient beings, and accumulate Merit."