"That's how things are," Taibai Jinxing said helplessly."You have to keep it a secret!"”
Tang Sanzang suppressed the laughter in his heart and nodded.""I see. Don't worry, brother Taibai. We promise we won't tell anyone about this. Heavenly Court's dignity cannot be tarnished, I understand this.”
"Brother Sanzang is indeed clever," praised Taibai Jinxing."You hit the nail on the head."”He said in a low voice," It's not just that. The Jade Emperor still has no children. He only has a daughter, so he has encountered trouble with the issue of an heir.”
"Is the Heavenly Court going to change people too?" Tang Sanzang asked curiously.”
Taibai Jinxing nodded and said,"Of course. Each Jade Emperor lasts for 3000 years. At most, he can be re-elected twice, which is 9000 years." Generally speaking, for the stability of the Heavenly Court, the successor of the Jade Emperor would be found from the descendants of the previous Jade Emperor. Only when there were no heirs would the new Jade Emperor be elected by the immortals.”
Tang Sanzang was puzzled." Isn't this a lifelong system? Why do you want to be re-elected? Isn't this unnecessary?"”
Taibai Jinxing explained,"No, every 3000 years, the immortals of the Heavenly Realm will gather to evaluate the actions of the previous Jade Emperor. They can impeach the incompetent Jade Emperor, but as long as there are no major mistakes, they can basically be re-elected. However, 500 years ago, in order to solve the matter of Sun Wukong, the Jade Emperor actually asked for help from the Western Heaven, so that the power of the Western Heaven infiltrated the Heavenly Court. This made many immortals very dissatisfied. They discussed impeaching the Jade Emperor at the upcoming gathering of immortals. If the impeachment was successful, there were two options. One was to find a suitable person from the relatives of the Jade Emperor to be the Jade Emperor, and the other was to choose a new Jade Emperor.”
Tang Sanzang felt a headache coming on, but he finally understood a little. He asked,"Who among the Jade Emperor's relatives has the ability to inherit the Jade Emperor?”
Taibai Jinxing said," The Jade Emperor doesn't have a son, so it's either his daughter, Princess Yao Ru, or his nephew, Yang Ji. However, there's no precedent of a female Jade Emperor in the Heavenly Court so far, so Yang Ji has more supporters."”
Sun Wukong interrupted," Although Yang Ji's martial arts are not bad, he is too insidious. He has a grudge against me. If he becomes the Jade Emperor, it will be troublesome."”
Tang Sanzang also nodded and said," It's easier to find an heir from the relatives of the Jade Emperor. There won't be too many adjustments to the Heavenly Court." Brother Taibai, if there is a re-election, who is more likely to win?”
Taibai Jinxing pondered for a moment and said," Well, in terms of profound mana, Immortal Tai Yi of the Heavenly Court, Great Immortal Zhen Yuan of the Immortal World, and Sun Wukong's master, Ancestral Master Xu Bodhi, can all be selected. The first two are the more competitive ones."”
"There are still immortals in the wild?" Tang Sanzang asked curiously.
"Of course!" Taibai Jinxing explained with a bitter smile," The Heavenly Court is not equivalent to the Immortal Realm. The Heavenly Court is just an organization that manages the three worlds of heaven, mortals, and ghosts. There are many capable great immortals who are unwilling to enter the Heavenly Court as officials.”
Sun Wukong nodded and said," Taibai Jinxing is right. Back then, when Old Sun wreaked havoc in the Heavenly Palace, there were actually many immortals who were more powerful than me. It was just that the Jade Emperor did not invite them."”Sun Wukong was rarely modest.
Taibai Jinxing nodded and said," Great Sage Sun, it's rare for you to know your limits. If you had found some great immortals from the Immortal World back then, you wouldn't be so arrogant." However, the Jade Emperor insisted on going to the Western Heaven to find Tathagata. This was also the reason why many immortals were dissatisfied with the Jade Emperor.”
Tang Sanzang patted Sun Wukong and said,"The things in the immortal world are really troublesome." I didn't expect that Wukong's act of causing havoc in the Heavenly Court would have such a far-reaching impact on the Heavenly Court.”
Sun Wukong scratched his head and said innocently,""How do I know so much?"
Tang Sanzang thought for a while and asked,"What is the relationship between the Heavenly Court and the Western Heaven now?"”
Taibai Jinxing glanced at Tang Sanzang." The Heavenly Court and the Western Heaven have made a treaty. The Tathagata will send Guanyin, Samantabhadra, Ksitigarbha, and Manjushri to the Heavenly Court. They can also set up Taoist sites within the jurisdiction of the Heavenly Court to promote Buddhist doctrines. At the same time, the celestial heavens should also promote the idea of integrating Taoism and Buddhism into one, integrating the Buddhist culture of the western paradise into the Taoist culture of the celestial heavens. In the past 500 years, Western Heaven's forces have been developing rapidly in our territory. Just look at the Great Tang Kingdom, which is the center of the mortal world under the jurisdiction of the Heaven.”
"Assimilating in terms of thinking," Tang Sanzang nodded,"Rulai's move is indeed formidable."”
Taibai Jinxing looked at Tang Sanzang strangely and asked,""Brother Sanzang, you don't seem to be interested in Buddha Rulai? He's the Pope of your Buddhism."
Tang Sanzang laughed awkwardly." It's nothing. Buddha is merciful. This Penniless Monk's admiration for Gautama Buddha is like a torrential river that flows endlessly. Words can't represent anything."”He continued to ask," Brother Tai Bai, what is your attitude towards the struggle in the Heavenly Court?”
Taibai Jinxing stroked his beard and said,""Although I'm not a small immortal, I'm just a department with no real power. It has nothing to do with me how they fight. I just have to do my job honestly. The result doesn't affect me.”
"Brother Taibai, you're really open-minded," praised Tang Sanzang."I admire you."”
Taibai Jinxing smiled and said,"Brother Sanzang's bootlicking skills are growing day by day. Guanyin also said the same thing when chatting with me!"”
"Brother Taibai doesn't seem to be against the forces of the Western Paradise?" Tang Sanzang asked.”
Taibai Jinxing sighed." What's the use of rejection? I strongly opposed it back then, but what's done is done. The impact has already been caused, so I can only accept it." Moreover, Guanyin and the other four Bodhisattvas were indeed good. Gradually, many immortals accepted this reality.”
Tang Sanzang said," Brother Taibai is indeed wise. The confluence of Buddhism and Taoism is basically a foregone conclusion. The key is to see who can take the lead in it. Instead of blindly rejecting it, it is better to learn from the painful experience and reform the system. This way, the Heavenly Court may be able to achieve greater development."”
Taibai Jinxing looked at Tang Sanzang in surprise and praised,""Brother Sanzang, your views are really thorough. Guanyin said that the Golden Cicada Master is the most perceptive person under Rulai. Now I have some understanding. When your divine sense is fully recovered, you will definitely become a powerful help to Rulai.”
Tang Sanzang knew that Taibai Jinxing was hinting at the hardships ahead of him. Those immortals who opposed Buddhism would probably try their best to stop him from going west. "Brother Tai Bai, thank you for your reminder. I'll be careful."”
"I didn't say anything. You guessed it, that's all." Taibai Jinxing giggled. Well, it's getting late and I should go back. Brother Sanzang, you have to be careful on the way!”
Tang Sanzang laughed." Of course. Don't worry, brother."”
Taibai Jinxing nodded and smiled. A white light rose up and Taibai Jinxing returned to the sky.
Tang Sanzang thought to himself that he had really benefited a lot today. He learned about the various contradictions and complicated relationships between the celestial heavens and the western paradise, which would be very helpful to him in the future.
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"That's how things are," Taibai Jinxing said helplessly."You have to keep it a secret!"”
Tang Sanzang suppressed the laughter in his heart and nodded.""I see. Don't worry, brother Taibai. We promise we won't tell anyone about this. Heavenly Court's dignity cannot be tarnished, I understand this.”
"Brother Sanzang is indeed clever," praised Taibai Jinxing."You hit the nail on the head."”He said in a low voice," It's not just that. The Jade Emperor still has no children. He only has a daughter, so he has encountered trouble with the issue of an heir.”
"Is the Heavenly Court going to change people too?" Tang Sanzang asked curiously.”
Taibai Jinxing nodded and said,"Of course. Each Jade Emperor lasts for 3000 years. At most, he can be re-elected twice, which is 9000 years." Generally speaking, for the stability of the Heavenly Court, the successor of the Jade Emperor would be found from the descendants of the previous Jade Emperor. Only when there were no heirs would the new Jade Emperor be elected by the immortals.”
Tang Sanzang was puzzled." Isn't this a lifelong system? Why do you want to be re-elected? Isn't this unnecessary?"”
Taibai Jinxing explained,"No, every 3000 years, the immortals of the Heavenly Realm will gather to evaluate the actions of the previous Jade Emperor. They can impeach the incompetent Jade Emperor, but as long as there are no major mistakes, they can basically be re-elected. However, 500 years ago, in order to solve the matter of Sun Wukong, the Jade Emperor actually asked for help from the Western Heaven, so that the power of the Western Heaven infiltrated the Heavenly Court. This made many immortals very dissatisfied. They discussed impeaching the Jade Emperor at the upcoming gathering of immortals. If the impeachment was successful, there were two options. One was to find a suitable person from the relatives of the Jade Emperor to be the Jade Emperor, and the other was to choose a new Jade Emperor.”
Tang Sanzang felt a headache coming on, but he finally understood a little. He asked,"Who among the Jade Emperor's relatives has the ability to inherit the Jade Emperor?”
Taibai Jinxing said," The Jade Emperor doesn't have a son, so it's either his daughter, Princess Yao Ru, or his nephew, Yang Ji. However, there's no precedent of a female Jade Emperor in the Heavenly Court so far, so Yang Ji has more supporters."”
Sun Wukong interrupted," Although Yang Ji's martial arts are not bad, he is too insidious. He has a grudge against me. If he becomes the Jade Emperor, it will be troublesome."”
Tang Sanzang also nodded and said," It's easier to find an heir from the relatives of the Jade Emperor. There won't be too many adjustments to the Heavenly Court." Brother Taibai, if there is a re-election, who is more likely to win?”
Taibai Jinxing pondered for a moment and said," Well, in terms of profound mana, Immortal Tai Yi of the Heavenly Court, Great Immortal Zhen Yuan of the Immortal World, and Sun Wukong's master, Ancestral Master Xu Bodhi, can all be selected. The first two are the more competitive ones."”
"There are still immortals in the wild?" Tang Sanzang asked curiously.
"Of course!" Taibai Jinxing explained with a bitter smile," The Heavenly Court is not equivalent to the Immortal Realm. The Heavenly Court is just an organization that manages the three worlds of heaven, mortals, and ghosts. There are many capable great immortals who are unwilling to enter the Heavenly Court as officials.”
Sun Wukong nodded and said," Taibai Jinxing is right. Back then, when Old Sun wreaked havoc in the Heavenly Palace, there were actually many immortals who were more powerful than me. It was just that the Jade Emperor did not invite them."”Sun Wukong was rarely modest.
Taibai Jinxing nodded and said," Great Sage Sun, it's rare for you to know your limits. If you had found some great immortals from the Immortal World back then, you wouldn't be so arrogant." However, the Jade Emperor insisted on going to the Western Heaven to find Tathagata. This was also the reason why many immortals were dissatisfied with the Jade Emperor.”
Tang Sanzang patted Sun Wukong and said,"The things in the immortal world are really troublesome." I didn't expect that Wukong's act of causing havoc in the Heavenly Court would have such a far-reaching impact on the Heavenly Court.”
Sun Wukong scratched his head and said innocently,""How do I know so much?"
Tang Sanzang thought for a while and asked,"What is the relationship between the Heavenly Court and the Western Heaven now?"”
Taibai Jinxing glanced at Tang Sanzang." The Heavenly Court and the Western Heaven have made a treaty. The Tathagata will send Guanyin, Samantabhadra, Ksitigarbha, and Manjushri to the Heavenly Court. They can also set up Taoist sites within the jurisdiction of the Heavenly Court to promote Buddhist doctrines. At the same time, the celestial heavens should also promote the idea of integrating Taoism and Buddhism into one, integrating the Buddhist culture of the western paradise into the Taoist culture of the celestial heavens. In the past 500 years, Western Heaven's forces have been developing rapidly in our territory. Just look at the Great Tang Kingdom, which is the center of the mortal world under the jurisdiction of the Heaven.”
"Assimilating in terms of thinking," Tang Sanzang nodded,"Rulai's move is indeed formidable."”
Taibai Jinxing looked at Tang Sanzang strangely and asked,""Brother Sanzang, you don't seem to be interested in Buddha Rulai? He's the Pope of your Buddhism."
Tang Sanzang laughed awkwardly." It's nothing. Buddha is merciful. This Penniless Monk's admiration for Gautama Buddha is like a torrential river that flows endlessly. Words can't represent anything."”He continued to ask," Brother Tai Bai, what is your attitude towards the struggle in the Heavenly Court?”
Taibai Jinxing stroked his beard and said,""Although I'm not a small immortal, I'm just a department with no real power. It has nothing to do with me how they fight. I just have to do my job honestly. The result doesn't affect me.”
"Brother Taibai, you're really open-minded," praised Tang Sanzang."I admire you."”
Taibai Jinxing smiled and said,"Brother Sanzang's bootlicking skills are growing day by day. Guanyin also said the same thing when chatting with me!"”
"Brother Taibai doesn't seem to be against the forces of the Western Paradise?" Tang Sanzang asked.”
Taibai Jinxing sighed." What's the use of rejection? I strongly opposed it back then, but what's done is done. The impact has already been caused, so I can only accept it." Moreover, Guanyin and the other four Bodhisattvas were indeed good. Gradually, many immortals accepted this reality.”
Tang Sanzang said," Brother Taibai is indeed wise. The confluence of Buddhism and Taoism is basically a foregone conclusion. The key is to see who can take the lead in it. Instead of blindly rejecting it, it is better to learn from the painful experience and reform the system. This way, the Heavenly Court may be able to achieve greater development."”
Taibai Jinxing looked at Tang Sanzang in surprise and praised,""Brother Sanzang, your views are really thorough. Guanyin said that the Golden Cicada Master is the most perceptive person under Rulai. Now I have some understanding. When your divine sense is fully recovered, you will definitely become a powerful help to Rulai.”
Tang Sanzang knew that Taibai Jinxing was hinting at the hardships ahead of him. Those immortals who opposed Buddhism would probably try their best to stop him from going west. "Brother Tai Bai, thank you for your reminder. I'll be careful."”
"I didn't say anything. You guessed it, that's all." Taibai Jinxing giggled. Well, it's getting late and I should go back. Brother Sanzang, you have to be careful on the way!”
Tang Sanzang laughed." Of course. Don't worry, brother."”
Taibai Jinxing nodded and smiled. A white light rose up and Taibai Jinxing returned to the sky.
Tang Sanzang thought to himself that he had really benefited a lot today. He learned about the various contradictions and complicated relationships between the celestial heavens and the western paradise, which would be very helpful to him in the future.
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