Chapter 781: Chapter 781

Zhunti said with a smile, "Buddhism is compassionate. The Buddha did so because he was worried that if the miraculous effects of the Daughter Country’s spring water were to spread, it would lead to a race among the Three Realms Practitioners to snatch it up, resulting in a surge of offspring among Immortal Gods and causing chaos across the Three Realms.

Although he went too far in his actions, his intentions were good. In my view, a minor punishment as a warning will suffice."

Lord Lao Zi of the Great Monad laughed heartily and said, "Since Fellow Daoist has mentioned that a minor punishment as a warning will do, then it’s not my place to penalise any further. I would trouble Duo Bao Buddha to go to the Northern Abyss Sea and fetch back ten Black Mysterious Fruits to replenish the body of this junior of mine.

What do you think of this, Duo Bao Buddha?"

Duo Bao Tathagata felt relieved. The Northern Abyss Sea is Kunpeng Demon Master’s spiritual domain, and Buddhism and the Demon Clan are still allies, probably maybe still allies, right!

Even if they are no longer allies, it’s not difficult to retrieve ten Black Mysterious Fruits after all. Indeed, it is a minor punishment as a warning. With hands clasped together in joy, he said, "Thank you for the Taoist Rulai’s mercy."

Zhunti Sect Master coughed twice, and both Taishang Saint and Wa Niangniang looked over.

Zhunti Sect Master said with a smile, "Good tea, truly good tea."

Bai Jin looked at Duo Bao Tathagata strangely. Little brother, are you still unclear about the situation? Are these two things easy to obtain? They are more precious than Flat Peaches.

Duo Bao Tathagata glared at Bai Jin, feeling a bit reluctant. This time, it was supposed to make Bai Jin suffer, but I didn’t expect it to lead me to one punishment after another. Since I’m not having an easy time, you shouldn’t think about getting off lightly either.

Duo Bao couldn’t help but call out, saying, "Disciple wishes to accuse someone."

"Who do you wish to accuse?"

The Buddha pointed a finger at Bai Jin and said solemnly, "The one I want to accuse is him, Emperor Gouchen of the Heavenly Court."

Bai Jin was immediately surprised and said, "You want to accuse me? Accuse me of what? I haven’t done anything!" Thıs content belongs to NoveI-Fire.ɴet

"Bai Jin is at fault, and there are two charges against him.

The first charge is defaming the dignity of a Saint. When the Daughter Country was suddenly beset with a Creation Principle that sealed off the entire nation, I was shocked and went to ask the Heavenly Court whether it was Emperor Gouchen who had activated the Creation Principle between Heaven and Earth?

However, Emperor Gouchen claimed that the Creation Principle between Heaven and Earth was bestowed by Saint Wa Niangniang. Yet, upon my investigation, although this Creation Principle is not ordinary, it does not contain the grand and noble will of a Saint. I am certain that this Creation Principle was personally brought forth by Emperor Gouchen, yet he has implicated Wa Niangniang in defamation.

Such defamation of a Saint is a grave sin. Without imposing a divine punishment, how can we demonstrate the majesty of a Saint?"

"The second charge is that Emperor Gouchen had allowed Zhu Bajie and Tang Sanzang to enter the Divine Palace of Wa Niangniang and produce a daughter, defiling the Holy Land of Wa Niangniang. His sin is unforgivable, and he should be sentenced to the destruction of both body and Divine Soul. I beseech Wa Niangniang to bring down divine punishment."

Wa Niangniang looked towards Bai Jin and said with authority, "Is there such a matter?"

The Buddha looked at Bai Jin, waiting to see how he would argue his case in front of All Saints, already imagining thousands of reasons to reprimand Bai Jin.

Bai Jin immediately bowed respectfully and said, "Disciple admits his guilt, I ask for Wa Niangniang to punish me."

Wa Niangniang said with a smile, "You are not a Saint, who could be without fault? To err is human, to correct, divine. Rise!"

"Thank you, Niangniang!" Bai Jin stood up, staying close by.

Beside him, Duo Bao Tathagata was dumbfounded. That’s it? Just like that? He couldn’t help but blurt out, "Niangniang, why don’t you punish Emperor Gouchen?"

Wa Niangniang said with puzzlement, "Emperor Gouchen has shown a good attitude in admitting his error, which shows his willingness to correct his behavior. Why then, should he still be punished?"

She continued gravely, "The Buddha, you must remember, punishment is never the goal. The aim is to let you recognize and correct your mistakes."

Bai Jin quickly said on the side, "In front of Niangniang, I have deeply realized my own mistakes, and I will definitely not dare to repeat them in the future."

Duo Bao Tathagata was dumbfounded. Is this really how it works? Regaining his composure, he hurriedly said, "Niangniang, I have also understood my errors and have done serious reflection.

Niangniang, can you see that my punishment can also be revoked? I too have recognized my wrongs."

"Just now weren’t you still vehemently denying it?"

"With the education I have received from you, Niangniang, I am deeply ashamed and now I bravely admit my mistakes. I ask for your leniency." The Taoist Rulai bowed his head in admission of guilt.

"Bai Jin, what would you do in this situation?" Nuwa Niangniang looked towards Bai Jin.

Bai Jin immediately said respectfully: "As a disciple who erred, feeling remorseful, I would double my efforts to complete Niangniang’s tasks to express my gratitude towards Niangniang."

Nuwa Niangniang smiled slightly and then said, "Why not let me retract the punishment?"

Bai Jin immediately replied solemnly: "The will of the Saint is the will of Heaven; the heart of the Saint is the heart of Heaven; the word of the Saint is uncontradicted by Heaven and Earth. How could the decree of a Saint be retracted just for my insignificant self?!"

The Buddha gazed at Bai Jin in shock. How could you say such shameless words?

Nuwa Niangniang said satisfactorily: "Then let it be doubled!"

The Buddha quickly called out: "Niangniang~"

"Niangniang is wise; your disciple thanks you."

Nuwa Niangniang slowly rose, smiling she said: "Master, there are important matters to attend to in Nuwa Palace, so I will take my leave now."

"Send off Niangniang for me, Bai Jin!"

"Your disciple obeys!" Bai Jin respectfully acknowledged and then escorted Nuwa Niangniang out of Great Red Heaven.

Saint Zhunti also stood up, chuckling as he said, "Daoist Brother, I shall take my leave as well."

Taishang also stood up, smiling and said: "This was just a misunderstanding. Once Bai Jin returns, I will surely reprimand him thoroughly. Although Bai Jin was not involved in the Westward journey, the descent of the Judicial Celestial to the Lower Realm cannot be without his involvement, and he must be punished for his lack of strict control."

"There’s no need, Master. As Emperor Gouchen, Bai Jin’s duty is to govern the Three Realms. Some negligence is inevitable, so please do not blame him too harshly."

"The Buddha has come in great anger, I fear this misunderstanding may harm the relations between Buddhists and Taoists."

"The Golden Core Relics are fundamentally about kindness and justice; Buddhism and Taoism are originally from the same family. My dear Daoist Brother, you worry too much.

Duo Bao, give Lord Taishang a smile."

Duo Bao Buddha showed a forced smile.

"Ha ha~ Now that I’m reassured. I’ve nurtured a nice tea tree in my heart, called the Bitter Heart Tea. This freshly picked tea, I present to Fellow Daoist." Taishang offered a brocaded box.

Saint Zhunti quickly accepted, expressing thanks: "Thank you, Fellow Daoist! I will definitely take your tea leaves back and savor them gradually."

"If you like it, feel free to come for more any time," said Taishang Saint with a chuckle.

Moments later, Bai Jin returned, finding only Lord Lao Zi of the Great Monad leisurely enjoying his tea at the table, with Zhunti Sect Master, the Buddha, and Lady Yalong nowhere in sight.

Curious, Bai Jin asked: "Master, where did they go?"

"They’ve all returned. Didn’t you accompany Niangniang to Nuwa Palace?"

"Niangniang said she was going to go into seclusion and instructed me not to visit Wa Emperor Heaven during this time."

Taishang Saint said with surprise and skepticism: "There’s nothing major happening in the Three Realms right now, why would she go into seclusion?"

"The Niangniang didn’t elaborate, and as a disciple, I do not know. However, Niangniang did mention, ’all matters of predestined and karmic relationships should find their proper resolution.’"