Dao Equaling the Heavens
Chapter 424 - 34 Jade Sword Buddha_2

Chapter 424: Chapter 34 Jade Sword Buddha_2

"Not allowed to reincarnate?"

This is simply too overbearing.

That’s why it was said that Sumeru Mountain would execute first before reporting, harboring ulterior motives; however, at least on the other side is a Buddha Ancestor, akin to the existence of an Immortal.

Besides, is it possible to just stuff them back where they came from?

Perhaps it’s possible, but the Buddha Ancestor definitely won’t let the matter rest.

The monk’s brows were tightly furrowed as he cupped his fists and said, "The incident happened abruptly; Sumeru Mountain did not inform Daoist Sect in advance, but six hundred years ago it did notify Daoist Sect of the Buddha Ancestor’s reincarnation matter. I beseech the Venerable to see clearly."

At this moment, Gu Wen had casually drafted an imperial decree following the document and picked up the seal to stamp it.

Thud!

The dull sound spread throughout.

He said, "Notification is not the same as agreement. Transmit my order to Sumeru Mountain: The Buddha Ancestor is not allowed to reincarnate."

The monk stepped forward and cupped his fists again, "I implore you to revoke the decree; the matter of Sumeru Mountain should be resolved by Sumeru Mountain itself. This was also the promise given by Daoist Sect to the Buddha Demons back in the day."

"Impudent!"

The next moment, a nine-meter golden man appeared, his body shrouding the entire canopy of the Jade Palace, and boundless killing intent surged like waves.

As deep as a great bell, loud as a battle drum.

"Buddhist Sect wishes to rebel? Then kill."

The monk was greatly shocked and dared not speak further.

The court meeting ended, the great powers departed, taking a piece of news that spread throughout the world.

Countless techniques for sending messages thousands of miles, resembling shooting stars, soared into the sky, shaking the Buddhist, Taoist, and Demon sects and the minor factions.

The Buddha Ancestor’s reincarnation, forbidden by the Jade Palace.

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In the courtyard in the forest.

"You disobedient disciple, your buttocks haven’t even warmed the seat before you start forcing the Buddhist Sect into rebellion. The matter of the Buddha Ancestor’s reincarnation was brought up several hundred years ago. Although it happened suddenly now, it’s still understandable."

Li Yunshang was somewhat annoyed as she knocked on Gu Wen’s head.

"Where’s that cleverness of yours from before? Back in Immortal Land, you were able to coax various prodigies from all sides, so why don’t you understand now that you’re out?"

Gu Wen replied, "Disciple and the Jade Sword Buddha are old acquaintances; she helped me a lot in Immortal Land, I cannot stand idly by and do nothing."

The next moment, Li Yunshang grabbed his ear and scolded, "You rebellious disciple, now you’ve even taken a fancy to a nun. I remember that the girl from the Qianfeng Sect also secretly promised her heart to you, truly a philanderer."

"..."

Gu Wen was left speechless.

He pondered how the conversation had turned to this subject; his relationship with the little nun was more of gratitude than affection, and they hardly spoke on regular days.

"Disciple just feels that the Buddhist Sect is ungrateful and has lost face for my master. Their outright proclamation of the Buddha Ancestor’s reincarnation clearly shows they have ulterior motives. Moreover, the Buddhist Sect has clearly shown the intention to vie with Daoist for equal status; when one day cannot accommodate two days, how can there be two masters?"

Li Yunshang’s expression softened – she was like a civet that could only be stroked the right way. Once Gu Wen began sweet-talking, any problem seemed solvable.

Gu Wen climbed up onto her shoulder, kneading and pounding like an obsequious eunuch.

"The Buddhist Sect says they will obey the Daoist Sect, but in reality, after the Buddha Ancestor reincarnates, the Buddhist Sect could only first follow the Buddha Ancestor, then the Daoist Sect. If they can’t be controlled, snuff them out."

Li Yunshang slightly frowned and said, "This True Buddha is not simple, probably has the makings of a Little Saint."

"Master can’t defeat him?"

Gu Wen looked surprised.

Wouldn’t that mean that if he gained more experience, he could become stronger than his master? Turning the tables, he would have the freedom to go wherever he wished.

Li Yunshang glanced at him, aware of what the disobedient disciple was thinking, and said lightly,

"I can kill him, but after all, it would not be justifiable, and handling the aftermath would be troublesome. If he isn’t killed cleanly, he will return to cause trouble in the future."

Gu Wen declared, revealing his plans, "Shall your disciple personally make a visit?"

Li Yunshang frowned and remained silent for a long time.

Gu Wen had only just returned to her side, and adding it all up, it had not even been three days. If she let him go now, who knew how long it would be before he returned.

On the side, Li Miao spoke up, "Yuqing Heavenly Venerate has only just returned a few days ago, needing to manage the worldly affairs. Now is not the opportune time to leave."

Gu Wen said, "I can have one of the other two Heavenly Venerates take over my duties."

"Then what would you still be doing as Yuqing Heavenly Venerate?"

Li Yunshang laughed angrily, and upon hearing her words, Gu Wen’s eyes lit up as he hastily interjected, "I can give up..."

Before he could finish, Li Yunshang had already raised her palm, and Gu Wen’s voice abruptly stopped.

Unable to defeat her, there was no need to endure the bitterness blindly. Perhaps he could circumvent the issue by finding Huayang to persuade her.

Gu Wen’s thoughts whirled in his mind; after all, he could defeat Huayang.

"This matter, I will dispatch Daozi to go, do not bring it up again. Just stay here honestly and accompany your master for a while."

"Disciple naturally wishes to stay by Master’s side day and night."

"Good, then from now on, you will live with your master here, and this only bed is yielded to you."

"Uh... This is against etiquette, how can I occupy Master’s bed."

Gu Wen repeatedly shook his head, refusing the offer. If he truly moved in, not to mention the matter of propriety, it would become much harder for him to go drinking with Chi Yu Zi afterward.

Li Yunshang jokingly said, "Back then, Yu Hua watched over you as you slept and you didn’t find it disagreeable. Showing such favoritism, it looks like this household will have a mother-in-law and daughter-in-law conflict in the future."

"Filial piety comes first, how can others compare with a master."

"You really are quick with empty flattery."

Li Yunshang’s expression turned serious, and, with a change in tone, she asked, "Have you heard the words of the Heavenly Saint?"

"I heard them yesterday."

"And then?"

"I asked the Heavenly Saint if he could bring the dead back to life, and he replied that the heavenly rules and Earth Law must not be crossed. What do you think?"

Li Yunshang’s expression darkened slightly; she really didn’t want to delve too much into the matter of Yu Hua coming back to life.

In the past, the two of them had borne too much; as long as she remained alive today, Gu Wen should not bear the burden any longer.

Gu Wen asked, "Can a great power be reborn, yet a mortal is not allowed to return from death?"

"A great power’s rebirth either occurs while its Heavenly Life is still ongoing, or it has already achieved transcendence. Only death is the fairness due to all beings. Without relying on external things or the methods of others to become Immortal, their minor path remains in the cosmos, allowing them to be reborn by this means."

Li Yunshang pursed her lips and, with a heavy voice, said, "And Yu Hua, being a mortal, once dead, has no possibility of coming back to life. This is the grand Dao of the Earth Saint."

The Earth Saint does not allow the dead to be revived.

Gu Wen understood that as long as he became stronger than the Earth Saint, then all problems would be easily solved.

Chi Yu Zi expressed a simple, unadorned question, "Can’t some leniency be given? These Saints are really out of touch with human sentiment, fixating on the life of a mere mortal."

To bring a mortal back to life would win the support of two Saints; on the other hand, it would mean making an enemy of them.

Li Yunshang shook her head and said, "The Dao is formless, the Dao is utmost simplicity, there is no possibility of circumvention or compromise. If a Saint were to yield for personal gain, then they would not be a Saint."

"Have you ever seen me yield to anyone in this world?"

Gu Wen stated bluntly, "You’re one to take the hard line."

"Oh! I understand."

Chi Yu Zi immediately grasped the implication.

Gu Wen asked, "Master, since the grand Dao of the Saint is inevitable, how are you planning to bring Yu Hua back to life from the dead?"

Li Yunshang fell silent once more, turning her gaze away to avoid looking at Gu Wen.

It wasn’t out of guilt but an unwillingness to speak.

Gu Wen felt rather helpless; his master was quite adorable at times, not even able to utter words of refusal.

"Master, you should at least provide me with a reason to wait in peace, shouldn’t you?"

"..."

After a while, Li Yunshang sighed and said, "The method is simple, make Yu Hua Immortal."

"Are you planning to make Yu Hua’s body a Saint first?" Gu Wen pressed on, "But with Yu Hua’s three souls and seven spirits in the netherworld, how will you snatch her Divine Soul back from the hands of the Earth Saint?"

"Snatch it directly, but once we snatch it back, Yu Hua must become Immortal within a short period; otherwise, the grand Dao of the Saint will still bring about her death."

"So we need to overcome a Great Saint?"

"A Great Saint is formless. It has no manifested individual form, so naturally, we cannot overcome it. We can only be cunning and circumvent its Law."

"The specific method."

Li Yunshang shook her head slightly, speaking earnestly, "Disciple, do you trust your master? I will solve everything, and all you need to do is to cultivate diligently and not be troubled by the Heart Demon."

Gu Wen’s expression remained calm as he said frankly, "Master, I am not influenced by the Heart Demon. Is the desire to bring someone back from the dead a Heart Demon?"

Upon hearing this, both Chi Yu Zi and Li Miao’s expressions shifted subtly.

If not for the fact that Gu Wen was a Little Saint, they would indeed feel it was the Heart Demon at work.

Li Yunshang still shook her head and said, "Then how about you stay with your master for a while? You’re my only disciple, yet this unruly pupil of mine wants to leave after only seeing me for a day."

Gu Wen nodded his head repeatedly while his ear was being twisted.

"A disciple should naturally stay with their master."

In the blink of an eye, a month passed by.

Gu Wen’s life fell into a simple routine: the Jade Palace, drinking, seeing his master.

At the same time, he learned that Huayang was preparing to leave seclusion soon.

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On Mount Sumeru, Buddha light shone for miles, with golden clouds encircling.

Within an ancient temple, the Ancient Buddha sat by the everlasting lamp, while a white-robed nun prostrated, listening to the Buddha Ancestor preaching the sutras.

Thud!

The bronze bell resonated long and the Buddha’s chant suddenly ceased.

The amiable Ancient Buddha’s visage turned to one of fury in an instant.

"Amitabha Buddha, may the Buddha Ancestor forgive me, your poor disciple here is partial to the Spirit Fruit."

An old nun entered and placed a Spirit Fruit beside the white-robed nun, who then clasped the Spirit Fruit to her chest.

Still harboring a thread of desire, anger, and ignorance.