bullyxtreme Chapter 345: Leading the Western Religion into the Great Disaster
Chapter 345: Leading the Western Religion into the Great Disaster
"Thank you for the Dharma, Saint!" Luo Shu bowed respectfully and said, "I will cherish this opportunity and work hard to comprehend the Dharma, and live up to the Saint's expectations."
Upon seeing this, Jie Yin and Zhunti smiled at each other, nodded with satisfaction, and their gazes towards Luo Shu became softer.
Zhunti waved his sleeves and gently lifted Luo Shu up. A smile appeared on his lips, and his voice was like a spring breeze, and he said slowly:
"My friend Luo Shu, there is no need to do this. I teach you this method because I want you to see the sincerity of my Western Religion."
"Whether the kalpa is over or not, the gate of my Mount Xumi will always be open to you. This deity and I are looking forward to your joining us."
Hearing this, Luo Shu lowered his eyes, bowed respectfully, and said in a clear voice with a tremor in his voice:
"I would like to thank the two saints for their kindness and support. When I have accomplished my mission, I will definitely go to Mount Xumi."
Having said this, Luo Shu's expression suddenly became a little hesitant, as if there was something that was difficult to talk about.
He raised his head slightly, his eyes flashing with complex emotions, but he finally mustered up the courage and said in a soft but firm voice:
"It's just that... I still have something in my mind that I need to tell the two saints honestly."
"Don't be so reserved, my friend. If you have anything to say, just say it directly." Jie Yin responded.
Hearing this, Luo Shu thought about it again and again, and slowly said, "You two saints may know that I am now valued by King Di Xin of Shang and serve as the Grand Master of the Shang Dynasty."
"This may have nothing to do with the two saints. However, during the current catastrophe, the disciples of the Chan Sect assisted Xibo Hou Jichang to start a war on earth, hoping to use the change of dynasties to fulfill their own selfish desires."
As Luo Shu spoke, he looked at Jie Yin and Zhunti in front of him. When he mentioned selfishness, a hint of embarrassment flashed across their eyes. Although it quickly disappeared, Luo Shu still caught it.
However, Luo Shu pretended not to know and prepared to continue to express his thoughts.
The Taoist Jie Yin smiled slightly, and that smile contained endless wisdom and compassion. He nodded gently and said:
"My dear friend Luo Shu, we have heard of your achievements. However, under the calamity, all things cannot escape its net. The disciples of the Chan Sect helped Xibo Hou Ji Chang because of destiny, which cannot be changed by one person's power."
The Saint Zhunti also nodded, his eyes gleaming with insight into worldly affairs:
"Your selfishness may be true, but everyone has their own aspirations under the Great Dao, and there is reason for the teachings. However, our Western religion has always been compassionate and does not want to see the lives of the world suffer."
Luo Shu heard this and thought to himself. He knew that although the two saints said this, they must have some calculations in their hearts. So he changed the subject and continued:
"As the Grand Master of the Shang Dynasty, I naturally cannot stand idly by. Therefore, I once went to the front of the two armies and fought with the people of the Chan Sect."
"It's just that I'm at the critical point of breaking through the realm now, and I really can't spare the energy to deal with the people of the Chan Sect."
When Jie Yin and Zhunti heard that Luo Shu was about to break through, they were shocked. They knew that Luo Shu was gifted, blessed, and a man of great fortune.
However, they had never expected that Luo Shu would be so monstrous, and breaking through the realm would be as easy as eating and drinking.
Jie Yin and Zhunti knew that it had only been a thousand years since Luo Shu began to practice Taoism under the Jiejiao sect.
However, Luo Shu has already reached the perfect state of Daluo Jinxian, and now he has the opportunity to break through. Such talent for cultivation is extremely rare in the ancient times.
However, Jie Yin and Zhunti were naturally happy to see Luo Shu's level of cultivation.
After all, according to Luo Shu's yearning for Western religion, he will definitely join Western religion. At that time, with his talent and character, if he can really join Western religion, he will definitely add a powerful force to the religion.
The corners of the Taoist Jie Yin's face turned up slightly, and he said softly:
"My friend, you have extraordinary talent, which is rare in the prehistoric world. In just a thousand years, you have achieved such a high level of cultivation. You are truly blessed."
Saint Zhunti also showed a look of surprise, with a hint of admiration in his tone:
"My dear friend Luo Shu, your progress in cultivation is beyond our expectation. After thousands of years of cultivation, you have already reached the state of perfection of the Golden Immortal. Now you have encountered an opportunity for a breakthrough. You are truly a rare genius in the prehistoric world."
Luo Shu smiled modestly, with a hint of wisdom and composure in his smile. He changed the subject and skillfully led the topic back to the war between Shang and Zhou:
"My two saints, I have an unwelcome request. Would you be willing to listen?"
The Saint Jie Yin nodded slightly, with a hint of curiosity in his compassionate eyes:
"Whatever you want, please feel free to ask."
The Saint Zhunti also had a smile on his face. He gently turned the Buddhist beads in his hand and said in a gentle tone:
"My dear friend, please feel free to speak. We are all ears."
"I would like to ask the disciples of the Western Sect to help Da Shang," Luo Shu took a deep breath and said slowly:
"Now that the Great Shang is at its peak, and the golden dragon of luck is looming, this is the time when we need external help."
"I know very well that the disciples of the Western Sect have profound cultivation and boundless Buddhist teachings. If we can get help from the Western disciples, plus the full support of the disciples of the Jie Sect, even with the help of the Chan Sect, Ji Chang's army will not be able to flatten the Shang Dynasty."
Having said this, Luo Shu paused for a moment, his eyes flashing with firm belief and determination:
“When the catastrophe is over and everything is calm, I will definitely advise the King of Shang to establish Western religion as the state religion of Shang, so that the Buddhist teachings of Western religion can spread throughout the world and share the good fortune of the human world.”
As soon as these words were spoken, Jie Yin and Zhunti showed joy on their faces. If Da Shang was really willing to establish Western religion as the state religion and spread Western Buddhism to the East, it was not impossible for them to let their disciples help Da Shang.
However, if the Western religion is established as the state religion of the Shang Dynasty, will the Jie religion disagree? Thinking of this, Zhunti also asked.
"My dear friend Luo Shu, are you serious about what you said? If the catastrophe ends and the Western Church is established as the state religion of the Shang Dynasty, will the Jie Church agree?"
"After all, many officials in the Shang Dynasty are disciples of Jiejiao. Will they support establishing the Western Religion as the state religion?"
Luo Shu had already made up his mind when he heard this. He smiled slightly, and said with a firm and confident tone:
"Please rest assured, my two saints. Everything I said is true. Although it is not easy for the Shang Dynasty to establish a state religion, I am confident that I can convince the Shang King and the ministers."
"As for the Jiejiao disciples in the court, I will also communicate with them. If possible, we can also let them convert to the Western Sect. I just don't know whether the two saints will accept them?"
When Jie Yin and Zhunti heard this, their hearts were moved. If the Jiejiao disciples were brought to the West, the strength of the Western Sect would definitely increase greatly.
Although, in the eyes of Yuanshi Tianzun, most of the disciples of Jiejiao are creatures born from eggs and covered with fur and horns, but in the eyes of Jieyin and Zhunti, they are treasures and talents who can contribute to the development of the Western Land.
The Saint of Reception nodded slightly, his eyes revealing approval and expectation:
"If you can really bring the disciples of Jiejiao to our Western Sect, we will welcome them. The Western Sect welcomes all those who have predestined relationships with us, regardless of their fortune or luck."
"As long as they have a good heart and are willing to practice Buddhism, we will teach them carefully and help them achieve the right result."
The Bodhisattva Cundi also smiled. He gently turned the Buddhist beads and spoke in a kind and warm tone:
"If you can really accomplish such a feat, I will definitely give you credit for the achievement. When you join my Western Religion, you will be in charge of all matters within the religion."