Chapter 157 - 149, Current Situation of the Heavenly Court

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Chapter 157: Chapter 149, Current Situation of the Heavenly Court Zhunti nodded and smilingly said, "My little nephew knows quite a lot about our Western Sect! This is just a title I casually set recently, there’s no need to take it seriously." "However, as far as I know, Buddha is the highest rank in the Western Sect, which represents supreme glory. This shows Ksitigarbha’s determination indeed! ’Not entering Nirvana until Hell is empty,’ what a great resolve. Lady, Master, I think we should respect Ksitigarbha’s choice, rather than placing him in a position he dislikes." Ping Xin smiled slightly and nodded, saying, "What Bai Jin said is very polite." Zhunti looked at Ksitigarbha and asked, "What do you say?" Ksitigarbha hastily bowed deeply and said, "Disciple is willing to follow Master’s arrangement." Internally, he urgently muttered, "Netherworld Emperor! Master, I am willing to be the Netherworld Emperor!" Bai Jin, frustrated at the lack of steel, said, "Ksitigarbha, we must stick to our own choices and not submit to authority. My master once said, ’Learning about the Tao in the morning, one could die in the evening with no regrets’—my teacher also mentioned, ’The Great Tao reaches to the heavens, never resting until death.’" Ksitigarbha quickly said, "Brother, actually I’m not..." Bai Jin waved his hand and interrupted, "Don’t say more, I understand! Lady, in my opinion, placing Ksitigarbha where resentful ghosts and fierce ghosts abound and letting him transform those evil spirits filled with grievances, even if the conditions are rough, is fine. Practicing one’s own Tao, we never care about personal enjoyment." Ping Xin nodded slightly and with a smile said, "It’s good that Ksitigarbha has this intention. Just as Tongtian has mentioned, I also respect the junior’s choice. Near the Blood Sea there is a Yin Mountain, the gathering place of resentful ghosts and fierce ghosts, Ksitigarbha, go there and liberate the dead souls!" Ksitigarbha’sface darkened, his heart instantly chilled, he looked up at Zhunti, thinking, Master, please speak up! My position as the Netherworld Emperor! Zhunti said gently, "Aren’t you going to thank Lady Ping Xin?" Ksitigarbha’s heart sank, and he respectfully bowed, saying, "Thank you, Lady Ping Xin." Ping Xin smilingly said, "This is a long-lasting task. Ksitigarbha, you must stay true to your heart, practice your own Tao, and not disappoint us." Ksitigarbha replied bitterly, "Yes! Disciple understands." Zhunti stood up gently and said, "Ksitigarbha is still young, it’s his first time leaving us. Lady, please take good care of him in the future. Should there be any shortcomings, please be understanding." Ping Xin nodded and smiled, "Of course!" Zhunti looked at Bai Jin, who immediately returned a naïve and kind smile. Zhunti cheerfully said, "My little nephew, if you have free time, you might consider visiting our Western Pure Land." Bai Jin nodded repeatedly, happily saying, "Thank you, Uncle Master!" Zhunti gently smiled and disappeared instantly with Ksitigarbha. Ping Xin said indifferently, "Don’t go!" "Yes." "Among the many Saints, the ones you need to be most cautious of are Nuwa and those two from the West." "Lady, Nuwa should be okay, right?!" Bai Jin cautiously asked. Ping Xin glanced at Bai Jin and seriously said, "Do not be misled by Nuwa’s appearance. She is the most ruthless in all of Primordial World, willing to sacrifice her own brother, her own children for her schemes. Do you think you are better than Fu Xi?" "Definitely not." "Then you should cherish your life and stay away from Nuwa! People like her must absolutely not be approached." "Yes! I will heed Lady’s advice." ... Zhunti and Ksitigarbha walked in a ghost domain where chilling winds and fierce ghosts fought continuously, the cries of ghosts piercingly sharp, and ghostly shadows flickering everywhere. Ksitigarbha sadly said, "Master, our plan to intervene in the Underworld has failed." Zhunti smiled gently and said, "Haven’t we already intervened?" "But the Underworld is controlled by the Ten Halls Yin Emperor; my role here is minimal. Master, perhaps I should return!" Ksitigarbha’s eyes held faint hope. Zhunti looked around leisurely and said, "Regarding the position of Netherworld Emperor, I never had high hopes to begin with. The Three Pure Ones would not let our Western Sect take control of the Underworld. If you really obtained the position of Netherworld Emperor, I would actually be worried." "Master, worried about what?" "Of course, worried that The Three Pure Ones might make their move soon, scheming against our Western Sect." Zhunti stretched his hand forward, and a ghostly shadow of a palace emerged, humming~ the palace solidified, radiating Buddha Light, and golden rays pierced through the gloom, illuminating the Netherworld. Countless resentful ghosts and fierce ghosts wailed in misery and scattered, turning into streams of black smoke fleeing from the widespread Buddha Light. Zhunti stopped walking and looked at Ksitigarbha with a smile, saying, "Ksitigarbha, remember not to rush things. As long as we’ve intervened, given time, everything is possible. You are a major pillar for the prosperity of our Western Sect, and your actions directly affect the rise and fall of the Taoist lineage of our sect." Ksitigarbha pressed his palms together, bowed his head in respect, and said, "Disciple will strive to the utmost, never slacking." Zhunti smiled and said, "Very good!" His figure faded and disappeared, his last words lingering faintly, "Ksitigarbha, those words Bai Jin said, not a single one should be believed." Ksitigarbha bowed his head in respect and said, "Disciple understands!" He stood up, walking towards the palace, his figure flickering as he approached the majestic and splendid palace. The palace doors thundered open, and rows of monks emerged from inside, bowing respectfully and calling out, "Praise Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva!" Ksitigarbha walked through rows of Monk, entered the main hall, soared up, and sat cross-legged on the Lotus Throne. ... In the depths of the Netherworld, Bai Jin peeled fruits for Lady Ping Xin, and said, "Lady, with both Chan Sect and Buddha Sect managing the Underworld, things should proceed orderly, so can disciple return now?" "What? Don’t you want to keep me company?" "How could that be! I’d love nothing more than to stay with Lady always, but I’m worried that if my master needs me, he won’t find me." Bai Jin handed the peeled fruits to Lady Ping Xin.

Chapter 157 - 149, Current Situation of the Heavenly Court

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