Journey to the West: I have Nine Golden Crows Inside Me-Chapter 140 - 139: Overdoing is Worse than Not Doing Enough (4000 Words)_2

Chapter 140: Chapter 139: Overdoing is Worse than Not Doing Enough (4000 Words)_2

"Furthermore, the mortal world is full of suffering, and the worldly desires are hard to overcome. To spare the Bodhisattva from struggling in a sea of suffering, I have decided to aid you on your path to the ultimate bliss,"

As those words left his lips, Jiang Chen stood up, grabbed the Heavenly Dragon Staff, and with the power of Buddha Hell, he launched an attack at the Supreme Bodhisattva.

You might think that Jiang Chen was just idly chatting, but from the moment the Supreme Bodhisattva arrived, Jiang Chen had been subtly gathering his strength, waiting to deal a fatal blow.

The Supreme Bodhisattva held the cultivation of a Taiyi Golden Immortal. If it had been any ordinary situation, even if Jiang Chen could defeat him, it would still take a significant toll on him. However, the Bodhisattva had made a fatal mistake coming to the Heavenly Dragon Temple.

The Heavenly Dragon Temple was built by the Jieyin Saint, and it carried the blessings of that old man. It didn’t matter if a Taiyi Golden Immortal or even a Great Luo Golden Immortal were to come, they could not break through this place.

After secretly accumulating his strength for half a day, Jiang Chen swung his staff. The power behind his strike resembled the pressing force of Buddha Hell itself releasing power equivalent to a Great Luo Golden Immortal.

Boom~~

As the Supreme Bodhisattva attacked, his formidable Divine Ability erupted. However, before he could even touch Jiang Chen, he was swallowed by the temple’s barrier.

At that moment, Jiang Chen’s attack reached its target.

The power of Buddha Hell surged, gushing crazily from the Heavenly Dragon Staff and setting off a chilling wave. It directly froze the Supreme Bodhisattva, carrying him away, plummeting into the depths of Buddha Hell.

Boom~~

At that point, the power of Buddha Hell greatly increased. The Buddhist Hell Executioners carrying out the punishments outside were affected, and their powers slightly increased.

After suppressing the Supreme Bodhisattva, Jiang Chen resumed his seated position. He had an epiphany and no longer acted mindfully.

Not only did he let the Buddha Hell Executioners arrest anyone, but he also sent his own incarnation, the Great Majestic Heavenly Dragon, back and forth within the Xiniuhe Continent. It specifically targeted Arhats and Bodhisattvas.

The Buddhist door crisis had deep roots and only stern measures could have the possibility of bringing about a cure. Therefore, Jiang Chen no longer targeted the lower ranks of the Buddhist door but shifted his focus towards the middle ranks.

However, it was due to his lack of power. Otherwise, he would have targeted the higher ranks of the Buddhist door directly.

What use is there in capturing a few low-ranking individuals? What can it change? It’s better to capture a few high-ranking individuals as an example, so the lower-ranking individuals will fear and naturally change their behaviors.

...

With Jiang Chen’s change in attitude, a violent bloodbath was set off in Xiniuhe Continent.

Every day, a large number of monks were either killed or captured, sentenced to punishments within Buddha Hell. Every so often, news of the death of an Arhat or the downfall of a Bodhisattva would spread.

For a time, numerous Buddhist disciples were in panic, fearing that they’d become the next target of the Buddha Hell Executioners. Consequently, they fled to the Spiritual Mountain for refuge.

However, the Buddha Hell Executioners, blinded by their murderous rage, cared little about the Spiritual Mountain. Seeing monks fleeing, they would immediately give chase, even if it meant pursuing them onto the Spiritual Mountain itself.

Therefore, on the Spiritual Mountain itself, in front of the assembled Buddhas, the Buddhist Hell Executioners forcefully made arrests, causing shockwaves throughout the Buddhist realm.

"Buddha is merciful, please save your disciples." In front of the Buddha, the disciples dared not fight. Facing the arrests by the Buddhist Hell Executioners, they could only beg the Buddha to act and save them.

"In my opinion, these disciples have repented in their hearts. Couldn’t we rescue them and give them a second chance to demonstrate the magnanimity of our faith?"

At the side, a Buddha, unable to bear the sight of these disciples’ plight, couldn’t help but propose a plan to the Buddha.

Upon hearing this, the Buddha didn’t respond but just shook his head, slowly closed his eyes, refusing to look at the desperate pleading disciples below.

He didn’t speak, but his meaning was clear: he would not intervene in this matter.

The other Buddhas sighed helplessly upon seeing this and also began to close their eyes, reciting Buddhist prayers as though blessing these disciples.

...

"What king Buddha, in my opinion, this is clearly a sinful Buddha, a disaster Buddha, a protector for the sinners of the Buddhist Door." Seeing the Buddha remain silent, an aged monk on the Spiritual Mountain couldn’t help but open his mouth to curse.

The Buddhist Hell Executioners heard this, and when they found a moment, they glanced over. Seeing no karmic forces but rather merit blessing him, they forced a slight smile towards the old monk and continued to capture people based on their karmic forces.

...

"Sinful Buddha? That’s not bad."

"If I can guide Buddhism back onto the right path with my strength, even if I’m burdened with all sorts of sins and wrongdoings, so what?" frёewebnoѵēl.com

"Pursuing and eliminating evil with no hesitation, upholding justice without obsequiousness, questioning the wrongdoings and acting accordingly, that’s me, the Great Virtue, Great Power King Buddha."

In the Heavenly Dragon Temple, upon hearing the old monk’s complaint, Jiang Chen gave a faint smile without showing any anger. On the contrary, he actively accepted the title, indicating his ambition.

Then, Jiang Chen got up and took initiative to step into Buddha Hell, to experience the trials of its eighteen layers.

As soon as he entered hell, endless agony gripped Jiang Chen, and all sorts of horrifying illusions flashed through his eyes.

However, even the most unbearable pain couldn’t sway his heart. Jiang Chen ignored all varieties of tortures, firmly taking each step forward, his face unchanged as he persevered through Buddha Hell.

Atop Spiritual Mountain, the Buddha and all Bodhisattvas witnessed this and couldn’t help but chant, "Amitabha, we praise you, the Great Virtuous and Majestic King Buddha. You uphold righteousness without flinching, questioning sins and moving forward. You are the embodiment of precepts, a role model for all Buddhas."

...

Upon entering Buddha Hell alone, not only did Jiang Chen not feel any pain, but he realized that his powers were slowly strengthening.

In the void that ordinary people couldn’t see, six radiant Merit Gold Wheels were spinning slowly.

All sorts of power flowing from Buddha Hell were taken away and refined by the Merit Gold Wheel before they could even get close to Jiang Chen. They transformed into the purest form of energy and entered his body, steadily enhancing his physical form.

Moreover, the more he experienced Buddha Hell, the clearer Jiang Chen’s mental state became.

At one moment, there was a loud bang as if something had been broken free. Jiang Chen’s realm ascended another level, advancing from the Heavenly Human 5th Level to the Heavenly Human 6th Level.

Boom!

His energy was like a surging river, roaring inside his body, generating tremendous power.

With determination, he continued his journey. After enduring every horrible ordeal in the eighteen layers of Buddha Hell, Jiang Chen finally emerged from it a month later.

Upon leaving Buddha Hell, Jiang Chen’s mental state became increasingly clear, faintly merging with Heaven and Earth.

Out of nowhere, his heart throbbed. His hands suddenly formed a seal, golden light rose, turning into an unparalleled Dharmā seal that enveloped and firmly safeguarded him.

This Merit Seal could protect oneself from being invaded by external demons.

Afterwards, the technique of Jiang Chen’s hand seal changed again, a dark light emerged, transforming into a spreading Yin aura. Inside this Yin aura, eight Demon Gods could vaguely be seen along with a Hell constantly sinking and floating.

This was the Hell Seal, with eighteen layers. Once stamped on a person, they could feel the sufferings of hell.

Divine Ability is perfected!

From this trip to Buddha Hell, Jiang Chen had gained enlightenment, realized two Divine Abilities — the Merit Seal and the Hell Seal, one for defense and the other for offence, to be passed on as a legacy of the Heavenly Dragon Temple.

...

Having solidified his realm, Jiang Chen finally had time to observe the situation of the Buddha Hell Eight Divisions.

He did not know until he saw that in Buddha Hell, there were more than ten thousand monks, over a hundred Arhats, and even more than ten Bodhisattvas.

"Sss~"

Upon seeing this, even Jiang Chen, with his state of mind, couldn’t help but gasp.

They have been too bold!

Even though the Buddhist door has a profound foundation, it couldn’t withstand the Buddha Hell Eight Divisions’ reckless actions. But at the same time, Jiang Chen couldn’t help but commend the execution of Buddha Hell Eight Divisions in his heart.

Their execution was top-notch.

After this ordeal, the prestige of the Heavenly Dragon Temple has been thoroughly established. From now on, the disciples of the Heavenly Dragon Temple would be treated with respect throughout the Xiniuhe Continent, unlikely to be provoked by anyone.

And where would the disciples of the Heavenly Dragon Temple come from?

Jiang Chen’s previous teachings to the world were not in vain.

Those who practiced the Divine Ability of the Great Majestic Heavenly Dragon could be the future disciples of the Heavenly Dragon Temple. Once they mastered the skill, they could go to the Heavenly Dragon Temple for more advanced Divine Ability cultivation.

However, it wasn’t the time to think about these matters. What mattered most now was to call back the Buddha Hell Eight Divisions.

Moderation is crucial!

If this carried on, they might push the Buddhist masters too far. Jiang Chen might end up mysteriously dying at home.