PDLP Chapter 6 Riding Li Jing's Face, the Pagoda-Bearing Arhat
Chapter 6 Riding Li Jing's Face, the Pagoda-Bearing Arhat
Seeing this scene, Chen Xuan couldn't help but recall a meme that circulated online in his previous life—
Jade Emperor: I am the Jade Emperor, the ruler of the Three Realms!
Buddha: You were beaten by a monkey...
Jade Emperor: I am...
Buddha: You were beaten by a monkey...
Jade Emperor: Tsk, can you please stop bringing up the monkey all the time?
Buddha: Your sister Yao Ji was slept with by a mortal thug, your niece the Third Holy Mother was slept with by a mortal thug, your daughter the Seventh Fairy was slept with by a mortal thug...
Jade Emperor: Stop! Let's continue talking about the monkey!
This demonstrates the perilous nature of the conflict between the Heavenly Court and Buddhism.
In order to weaken the Heavenly Court's fortune and consolidate the status of Buddhism, the West has repeatedly plotted against it in secret.
Previously, the Jade Emperor's sister, Yao Ji, was tricked and secretly descended to the mortal realm. She had an affair with a mortal named Yang Tianyou and gave birth to three siblings in the Yang family.
The Heavenly Court was thus disgraced, becoming a laughingstock throughout the Three Realms.
Then, Yang Jian, the second son of the Yang family, split the mountain to save his mother, which became a well-known story, putting the dignity of the Heavenly Court in jeopardy.
Now that the Seven Fairies have descended to the mortal realm without permission and nearly caused a great disaster, Chen Xuan had already guessed it without needing to say anything.
Behind this...
It must be the Western Buddhist sect that's causing this!
"Reporting to Father Emperor, we..."
Under the oppressive power of the Jade Emperor, the Heavenly Princess was preparing to confess her sins.
"Wait a moment!"
Unexpectedly.
The next moment, Chen Xuan suddenly stepped forward.
He was not someone who hated evil or acted bravely for a just cause.
Instead, they always kept their master's orders in mind and tried every means to plan the journey to the West and ruin the fortune of the Western Buddhist sect.
Moreover, now that he has ascended to heaven to receive his title, entered the ranks of immortals, and received immortal blessings, why not take this opportunity to make a name for himself and secure a good position in the Heavenly Court?
Hmm... Chen Xuan is determined to become this powerful minister in Heaven!
"How dare you! Who dares to make a sound in the Lingxiao Palace?!"
The one who spoke was a middle-aged immortal with a tall and imposing figure, a face like a red date, eyes like bright stars, wearing a golden-winged crown, a golden chainmail armor, and holding an exquisite pagoda in his hand.
It was none other than Li Jing, the Heavenly Marshal who subdued demons in the Heavenly Court!
"Whoosh!"
"Whoosh!"
"Whoosh!"
……
A moment later, countless gazes in the hall focused on one spot.
Or with eyes wide open in anger.
Or perhaps they were astonished and horrified.
Some people gloated, enjoying the spectacle.
"Fellow Daoist Chen Xuan, stop meddling! This is none of your business!"
Wang Wenqing, the Jiazi Divine General standing to the side, panicked and quickly nudged Chen Xuan with his elbow, whispering a reminder.
How dare a mere Earth Immortal interfere in the affairs of the Lingxiao Imperial Court?
How many lives do you have to die?
Chen Xuan, however, paid no heed and strode forward, bowing to the Jade Emperor on the gilded dragon throne, saying, "Chen Xuan, a demon immortal from the mortal realm, has come to pay homage to Your Majesty by imperial decree!"
"An Earth Immortal? And a minor immortal who hasn't received any immortal ordination and isn't registered in the immortal register?"
"He even dares to meddle in the Jade Emperor's family affairs? No, how dare he...?"
"As expected, a newborn calf is not afraid of a tiger. This newly ascended immortal cultivator from the lower realm is going to be in trouble!"
"..."
A commotion erupted in the room, with constant whispers filling the air.
Only the Jade Emperor, seated on his throne, gazed at Chen Xuan with a sharp look in his eyes, a hint of surprise flashing in them.
As the ruler of the Three Realms and one of the few peerless powerhouses in the world, he could naturally see many things from Chen Xuan that others did not know.
The Daoist aura of the Supreme Sage...
Yin-Yang Micro-Dust Talisman...
The Heaven and Earth Mysterious Yellow Exquisite Pagoda...
With just a quick calculation, the Jade Emperor had almost guessed the general idea.
"What do you wish to report?"
The Jade Emperor, who was usually in a righteous mood, surprisingly changed his usual behavior and asked with unusual patience and calmness.
His words were full of a senior's doting affection for a junior, and... admiration!
"Your Majesty, I believe... there are suspicious circumstances surrounding the Seventh Princess's unauthorized descent to the mortal realm, and we should not jump to conclusions."
Chen Xuan frankly stated.
These words were spoken.
The room erupted in chaos once again, filled with noise and uproar.
Upon hearing this, the seven fairies' beautiful eyes sparkled, and they looked at the handsome young man in the green robe with excitement.
My benefactor!
"You audacious demon immortal, since when did you have the right to speak here? What qualifications do you have! Get down here now!"
Li Jing, the Pagoda-Bearing Heavenly King, suddenly spoke up sternly, as if afraid of being discovered, trying to cover it up but only making things worse, more anxious than anyone else.
Unexpectedly, Chen Xuan completely ignored him and then looked at the Jade Emperor.
"Oh? Let him finish speaking, King Li."
Until the Jade Emperor spoke.
Chen Xuancai said unhurriedly, "The Heavenly Court has celestial soldiers guarding the South Heavenly Gate, patrolling day and night, and the Four Heavenly Kings and Li Jing, the Pagoda-Bearing Heavenly King, are responsible for guarding and on duty. Let alone the seven princesses going down to the mortal world in secret, not even a fly or mosquito could get out! Don't you think this is strange?"
Upon hearing this, the four Mo brothers and Li Jing present all turned pale.
They all glared angrily at Chen Xuan!
No, if the Seven Fairies were to descend to the mortal realm, how could they dare to interfere? Even if they saw it, they could only turn a blind eye, couldn't they?
This kid, doesn't he know any rules?!
"you mean……"
These words were like a wake-up call. The Jade Emperor belatedly realized that something was amiss and began to wonder.
"Further words are useless. It is said that His Majesty possesses a supreme treasure called the Haotian Mirror, which can reveal past causes and effects. As long as this treasure is brought to light, then... everything will naturally come to light."
After Chen Xuan finished speaking, he glanced at Li Jing, whose face was pale, and a mocking smile appeared on his lips.
"What?! Activate the Haotian Mirror?!"
"This kind of thing can't be invited!"
……
Upon hearing this, Li Jing panicked, a sense of foreboding creeping into his heart. His expression darkened instantly, and he raised his hand to summon the exquisite pagoda. The pagoda shimmered with spiritual light, its oppressive aura pressing down on Chen Xuan: "You arrogant brat! How dare you, a mere minor immortal, question the rules of Heaven? If you are not severely punished today, more lesser demons will follow suit, disrupting the order of Heaven! Your Majesty, this demon is unruly and unfit for great responsibility. It would be better to demote him to guard the Southern Heavenly Gate for a hundred years, tempering his character before deciding on a further course of action!"
"Besides, do you even deserve to invoke the Haotian Mirror?! Hah!"
"..."
The Jade Emperor had read the message but did not reply, and fell into deep thought.
Suddenly accused of a grave crime, Chen Xuan remained calm and instead asked, "May I ask how this immortal is addressed?"
"I am Li Jing, the Grand Marshal of Heaven, who subdues demons!"
As Li Jing spoke, he subconsciously puffed out his chest, raised his head, and shouted proudly.
He thought he could intimidate the other party, even scare Chen Xuan so much that he wouldn't dare to act recklessly.
Unexpectedly.
Chen Xuan, with his naturally rebellious nature, responded with a mocking and joking tone: "So you're the Pagoda-Bearing Arhat, huh? My apologies, I've heard so much about you. No wonder..."
Rumbling--
hiss!
hiss!
hiss!
……
Chen Xuan's words were astonishing, shocking everyone present and startling the immortals and gods, who couldn't help but gasp in shock.
It is said that Li Jing was originally a disciple of the Human Sect, the True Man of Du'e, and later became a disciple of the Vice Leader of the Chan Sect, the Daoist Randeng.
However, Dipankara later defected to the West and became the Dipankara Buddha.
Although Li Jing was the Grand Marshal of Heaven for Subduing Demons, he also held the position of Arhat in Buddhism.
This mess is known throughout the entire Heavenly Court.
but……
Who the hell would dare to mention that?
Not to mention someone like Chen Xuan, who bluntly stated Li Jing's Arhat status.
So, what's the difference between this and using a super move right up to your face?