novelapdf Chapter 260 Conferring of Fruit Positions: Zhunti and Jieyin's Comeback!
Chapter 260 Conferring of Fruit Positions: Zhunti and Jieyin's Comeback!
Chapter 260 Conferring of Fruit Positions: Zhunti and Jieyin's Comeback!
"Tang Sanzang, accompanied by his disciples, came to pay homage."
With Duobao's summons, the pilgrim, the reincarnation of Jin Chanzi, has finally shed his mortal form.
He wore a brocade robe and a Vairocana hat, and carried a nine-ringed staff. He stepped into the main hall step by step. Behind him followed three disciples and a white horse.
With each step he took, he treaded upon golden light of merit. Golden lotuses emerged beneath his feet, one after another, seemingly without end. This was Heaven's reward for his fourteen years of hard work, the merit he had measured step by step.
Duobao Tathagata lowered his gaze, looking at his second disciple, to whom he had once entrusted with a mission, a complex look flashing in his eyes.
"Jin Chanzi," his voice was vast and boundless, "You have traveled west to obtain the scriptures for fourteen years, traversing 108,000 li, completing the ninety-nine tribulations and overcoming all eighty-one difficulties. Today, your merits are complete, a cause for celebration."
Jin Chanzi clasped his hands together and bowed deeply: "Disciple Jin Chanzi pays homage to the Buddha. Disciple's worldly ties are not yet severed, and his cultivation is still shallow. I am grateful to the Buddha for bestowing upon me the name Tang Sanzang, and I have also received guidance from Guanyin Bodhisattva, leading the mission to find scriptures in the East. For the past fourteen years, disciple has never forgotten the Buddha's great vow. Even if I am shattered to pieces, I will still spread the Buddha's true scriptures to the East."
"I have successfully completed my mission today and have come to report back."
The Buddha of Many Treasures lingered on him for a moment, then nodded slightly.
"Tang Sanzang." His voice continued to echo throughout the hall, "You were originally my second disciple, Jin Chanzi. Because of your disrespect for Buddhism, you were banished to the mortal world, experiencing ten lifetimes of reincarnation and enduring all human suffering. This time, on your journey to the West, you used your mortal body to overcome all the world's hardships; with your compassionate heart, you resolved countless grievances; with your unwavering will, you traveled 108,000 li. Your merits and deeds are perfect, and your virtue shines as bright as the sun and moon."
"I hereby bestow upon you the title of Sandalwood Merit Buddha."
As soon as he finished speaking, a flurry of words rained down!
Countless celestial flowers fell from the void, each containing boundless merit. When they landed on Tang Sanzang, they transformed into a pale golden halo.
Golden light of merit descended from the sky, pouring into his head. Tang Sanzang felt a jolt throughout his body. Looking at the three golden wheels of merit that had formed behind his head, he was overjoyed and kowtowed, saying, "Disciple Tang Sanzang thanks the Buddha for the title. Although I have attained Buddhahood, my heart is still with the Eastern Land. May the Buddha's compassionate light shine forever upon all beings."
"Sun Wukong, you were born in Huaguo Mountain, Aolai Country, Dongsheng Shenzhou. You were born from the spiritual energy of heaven and earth and the essence of the sun and moon. You were born a stone monkey and were naturally intelligent. You became a disciple of Subhuti and learned supernatural powers such as the Seventy-Two Transformations and the Somersault Cloud. You caused chaos in the Dragon Palace, forcibly erased the Book of Death, and made a great disturbance in the Heavenly Palace. Your reputation is illustrious."
Then, Tathagata Duobao's gaze fell on Sun Wukong, and he continued, "Although you have caused havoc in the Heavenly Palace, you have also served as a protector of the Dharma along the way. On the journey to the West, you subdued demons and monsters, punished evil and promoted good, and protected Tang Sanzang from demons and monsters."
"I hereby bestow upon you the title of Victorious Fighting Buddha."
In an instant, the heavens and earth trembled!
A beam of golden light of merit poured down from the source of the Heavenly Dao, landing directly on Sun Wukong.
"Disciple Sun Wukong thanks Buddha for bestowing upon him the title."
His voice was calm as still water, but something flickered in his eyes.
The Buddha then looked at Pigsy: "You have a fondness for food, so I appoint you as the Cleansing Altar Messenger, which suits your nature perfectly. You can inspect the Buddhist offerings in the four continents and bless all beings to make sufficient offerings and ensure that incense burns continuously. This is a lucrative position, so you should cherish it."
Pigsy bowed respectfully: "Disciple Pigsy thanks Buddha for the title."
"Sha Wujing, you are not good with words, but you are meticulous. You do not strive for fame and fortune, but you never shirk responsibility. You do not have the power of Sun Wukong's havoc in the Heavenly Palace, nor the glib tongue of Zhu Bajie, but you have a sincere heart."
"Today, I hereby bestow upon you the title of Golden-bodied Arhat."
"Ao Lie, you are the son of the Dragon King of the West Sea. You should have been living a life of wealth and luxury in the Dragon Palace. However, due to a moment of anger, you made a grave mistake and almost lost your life. Fortunately, Guanyin Bodhisattva was compassionate and guided you to convert to Buddhism and protect the pilgrims."
"Today, I hereby bestow upon you the title of Bodhisattva Guangli of the Eight Heavenly Dragons."
With the final investiture by Tathagata Many Treasures, the heavens trembled. Endless auspicious clouds gathered above the Great Buddha Hall, followed by an extremely dazzling white light descending from beyond the Thirty-Three Heavens, piercing through heaven and earth and enveloping the entire Mount Ling.
Heavenly Merit!
At this moment, immeasurable merits from the Heavenly Dao poured out from the source of the Heavenly Dao. Half of it fell on Tang Sanzang and his disciples, half on the Eastern Land of the Tang Dynasty, half on the Buddhas, one-tenth in the Heavenly Court, and half in the Underworld.
As for the rest, they all fell on Mount Sumeru, into the bodies of Cundi and Jieyin!
"Buzz—"
At this moment, the aura of Zhunti Jieyin surged continuously!
Primordial Chaos Level Two!
The Primordial Chaos Triple Level!
Fourth level of Primordial Chaos!
Fifth level of Hunyuan, Hunyuan Wuji Dalu Golden Immortal!
This immense merit stunned the other Heavenly Saints.
"The flourishing of Buddhism shouldn't be like this!"
Taiqing Laozi's eyes were a little red. The merits of this Journey to the West calamity were the most vast Heavenly Dao merits he had ever seen, many times more than the merits they had accumulated when they became saints!
Now, he, who was once the head of the Heavenly Saints, has become the lowest of the low.
After a long while, Taiqing Laozi's eyes hardened. That matter should be put on the agenda!
"this----"
In the chaotic starry sky, even the Primordial Heavenly Venerable was somewhat stunned. These two Western Buddhas had actually turned the tide in this great calamity, rising from the lowest among the Heavenly Dao Saints to become the head of the Heavenly Dao Saints!
"Why should I care what others do? I will pursue that sliver of hope."
The eyes of the Tongtian Sect Leader surged with countless sword lights. Compared to other saints, his goal has always been very clear.
"So much merit from Heaven, could it be—?"
Inside the Nuwa Palace, Nuwa seemed unconcerned about the cultivation levels of Zhunti and Jieyin, instead gazing into the deepest part beyond the Thirty-Three Heavens, lost in thought.
Zixiao Palace.
"With so much merit in the Heavenly Way, it seems that the Heavenly Way no longer trusts you."
He raised his eyebrows and looked at Hongjun, who stood to the side, expressionless, and said sarcastically.
Hongjun remained silent, for his thoughts were the same as Yangmei's: the Heavenly Dao seemed intent on stripping him of his identity as its representative!
Clearly, compared to Hongjun, Zhunti and Jieyin are more obedient and easier to control!
After a long silence, Hongjun finally spoke calmly: "If Heaven truly abandons me, what will you do then, fellow Daoist?"
He raised his eyebrows and laughed loudly: "Of course, I'm on your side, fellow Daoist!"
Hell.
"That Six-Eared Macaque has the same origin as Sun Wukong, and he is born with the ability to change his form, so even a sage cannot detect him."
"All plans can begin once Zhao Gongming's younger brother returns."
Looking at the joyful gods and Buddhas filling the sky, especially Zhunti and Jieyin, a trace of coldness flashed across Houtu's gentle gaze.
She hasn't settled the score with these two Buddhas yet regarding the karma of Mosquito Taoist!