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Chapter 169 Haotian: Which one do you fit into?
At this point, Jieyin has made Laozi's purpose perfectly clear.
Then Jieyin changed the subject and said to Zhunti, "Junior Brother!"
It's time for your benevolent self to make its appearance.
Let's first establish the cause and effect.
So that bastard doesn't get away with it for nothing.
Hearing this, Zhunti was filled with resentment, but he had no choice but to do as he was told.
Meanwhile, Subhuti, who was not far from Mount Ling, immediately appeared before Laozi after receiving the message from the true master.
Holding a whisk in his hand, he bowed slightly to Lao Tzu.
"Greetings, fellow Daoist!"
May I ask what brings you here, my friend?
Upon hearing this, Lao Tzu immediately raised his eyelids.
"You should know why I have come here, fellow Daoist."
Duobao will also be a Buddhist practitioner in the future, so you must not make things difficult for him.
Let bygones be bygones.
What do you think, fellow Daoist?
Subhuti pondered for a moment upon hearing this.
"Fellow Daoist, have you considered that karmic connection?"
Lao Tzu nodded slightly upon hearing this.
Upon seeing this, Subhuti had no further doubts.
He then said, "If that's the case, then let's settle it like this!"
Fellow Daoist, please proceed!
He glanced at the spot where Subhuti had disappeared.
A hint of disdain flashed in Lao Tzu's eyes.
Even though they've all betrayed the Xuanmen sect, the benevolent corpse still retains the Xuanmen's attire.
This is an attempt to completely reap the benefits of Taoism.
Lao Tzu then stopped thinking about it and, with a flick of his sleeve, sent Duobao to be reincarnated.
After being reincarnated, Nadobao quickly began his cultivation because he retained his memories.
Subhuti also manifested his true form to help him attain enlightenment.
In just over ten years, he grasped the true essence of Buddhism.
One day.
Duobao suddenly leaped into the air.
One finger points to the sky, and the other to the earth.
He proclaimed, "From now on, there will only be the Buddha's Many Treasures Tathagata, and no more Xuanmen's Many Treasures."
"I am the only one who reigns supreme in heaven and on earth!"
After shouting.
Duobao then set off for Mount Ling.
Before he could make a move, Haotian's figure appeared in front of him.
Before he could react, Haotian raised his hand and slapped him across the face.
After slapping him, Haotian finally spoke, "Are you the only one who reigns supreme in heaven and on earth?"
What's wrong?
Are you, Duobao, going to replace me?
Is this what you mean?
Or does Buddhism also mean this?
Or is this what the Supreme Sage meant?
As he spoke, Haotian turned his gaze to Laozi.
Lao Tzu felt a chill run down his spine upon seeing this.
He really didn't intend to do this!
Originally, I just wanted Duobao to share in the Buddhist fortune.
Who knew this guy would be so carefree?
Laozi then said, "This old Taoist priest had absolutely no such intention!"
This matter has nothing to do with the old Taoist priest; it's all the Tathagata's own idea.
Upon hearing this, Haotian pondered for a moment and said, "In that case, how should I deal with Duobao Rulai now?"
"Is it no longer related to the sage?"
Upon hearing Haotian's words, Laozi felt a deep bitterness in his heart.
Irrelevant?
It's possible that all that hard work could be ruined by Haotian.
related?
He'll have to take the blame.
After a moment's thought, Laozi said, "Your Majesty, please make yourself at home!"
The old Taoist priest had finished his business and was now going back to refine elixirs.
Goodbye!
Seeing that Laozi had simply run away, Haotian didn't take it seriously.
Let them go if they've run away!
Since they say it's irrelevant.
The Tathagata of Many Treasures has never had much connection with the Supreme Lord.
It was only when Lao Tzu sent him to divide the Buddhist sect that this connection was established.
Then it doesn't matter!
After all, Haotian was aware of Laozi's plans.
Although I'm not optimistic, I'm not in the mood to argue about it.
But even if Lao Tzu runs away, there's still Buddhism.
Haotian then spoke up: "Fellow Daoist Subhuti!"
Is this what your Buddhist sect intends?
Upon hearing Haotian's words, Subhuti was greatly disturbed.
Haotian directly exposed his identity and bound him to the Buddhist sect.
This is clearly very detrimental to his future endeavors.
What's even more infuriating is that Haotian now wants to attribute Duobao's behavior to his Buddhist sect.
This is a big deal!
If you admit it...
Do not!
There's no need to admit it!
As long as his attitude remains ambiguous, Haotian will have to pin the blame for the anti-heavenly actions on Buddhism.
Thinking of this, Subhuti, who had just put away his true form, immediately came before Haotian.
"Greetings, Great Celestial Venerable!"
Seeing this, Haotian looked at Subhuti with a playful expression.
"Fellow Daoist, please refrain from these formalities!"
"Does the Buddha's desire to replace me belong to your Buddhist sect?"
Upon hearing this, Subhuti quickly said, "Great Heavenly Venerable, please don't misunderstand!"
I am not a member of the Buddhist order.
Please, Great Celestial Venerable, refrain from speaking carelessly on this matter.
Upon hearing this, how could Haotian possibly allow him to have his way of having his cake and eat it too?
He immediately asked, "Is that really so?"
Upon hearing this, Subhuti nodded and said, "This is certainly true!"
Upon hearing this answer, Haotian immediately said with a serious expression, "Then swear an oath!"
Upon hearing this, Subhuti made a vow as if struck by lightning.
vow?
Is it really necessary to go this far?
But can this be achieved simply by making a vow?
After making the vow, he'll probably have to disappear on the spot.
After all, the Venerable One is a Buddhist, and Subhuti, who is a mere being with three corpses, how could he be the Venerable One's master?
After a moment of silence, Subhuti had no choice but to say, "Alright!"
Even if I am a Buddhist monk.
But this has nothing to do with the matter of the Tathagata of Many Treasures.
The actions of Many Treasures Tathagata were not in accordance with the Buddhist teachings.
Upon hearing this, Haotian shook his head and said, "Tao Te Ching is already a Buddhist monk of your sect. I will only settle accounts with your Buddhist sect."
Unless your Buddhist sect declares that this matter has nothing to do with your sect.
Unless your Buddhist sect declares that this matter has nothing to do with your sect.
All consequences will be borne by the Tathagata of Many Treasures.
Otherwise, it would be very difficult for me to deal with it!
Upon hearing this, Subhuti hurriedly said, "This matter is merely the personal action of Many Treasures Tathagata and has absolutely nothing to do with our Buddhist sect!"
"How you deal with him is up to you, Great Celestial Venerable!"
While saying this, Subhuti secretly wished that the Jade Emperor would kill the Tathagata Prabhutaratna.
In this way, his Buddhist sect will have one less undercover agent.
It also saves the trouble of having one's fortune divided.
Upon hearing this, Haotian nodded and said, "In that case, I will deal with Tathagata Duobao!"
"Great Celestial Venerable, please make yourself at home!"
Haotian then turned his gaze to Duobao.
"You, a mere Great Immortal, actually dare to presume to replace me."
Do you have an imperial edict from the Daoist patriarch?
What great merits do they possess?
What contributions did it make to the prehistoric world?
Come!
Tell me!
Just one example.
"The throne and the imperial title are yours, I hereby bestow them upon you."
Upon hearing this, Duobao stammered, "I...this humble monk!"
Seeing that Duobao's words were full of difficulty.
Haotian immediately shouted sternly, "Speak!"
Which one applies to you?
Startled by Haotian's sudden rebuke, they jumped in fright.
Duobao then replied, "No!"
Haotian chuckled softly upon hearing this.
"Oh!
No?
Knowing that there is no such thing, how dare you harbor thoughts of replacing me?
Do you think I can no longer lift a sword?
Do you still believe that Buddhism can protect you?
Tell me about it!
How do you plan to resolve this matter?
Don't expect anyone to come to your rescue!
..."
Just as Haotian finished speaking, the evil corpse of the Tongtian Sect Leader arrived.
He addressed Haotian, saying, "Great Heavenly Venerable!"
"Could you please grant this humble Taoist priest some leniency and spare Duobao this time?"
Upon hearing this, Haotian replied, "Do you think that's possible?"
Standing before me now is the Buddha, the Tathagata of Many Treasures.
It's not that the mystical sect has many treasures.
Upon hearing this, the evil corpse of the Tongtian Sect Leader fell silent.
After a moment of thought, the Tongtian Sect Leader finally spoke: "The Immortal Slaughtering Sword Formation!"
This humble Taoist priest will allow the Great Heavenly Venerable to take it for himself.
From this day forward, I will no longer nominally possess this treasure.
What does Your Majesty think?