Others follow advice and imitate celebrities, but you start by pretending to be a god?

When the words "Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva of the South China Sea?" came out, the faces of the Ten Kings of Hell instantly became serious. They kept silent, as if invaded by a cold air, and dared not say another word.

"Could it be the compassionate Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva?" The Tang Emperor's face was full of astonishment, with disbelief flashing in his eyes.

He continued to ask: "How could the compassionate Guanyin Bodhisattva do such a thing?" The Ten Kings of Hell remained silent and did not dare to speak, while the Tang Emperor's doubts and shock became more and more intense.

At this time, Lin Nan slowly spoke, his voice calm and firm: "Of course, the Bodhisattva has his own calculations when doing things, and this is normal."

As soon as Lin Nan finished speaking, Emperor Tang still seemed a little unacceptable, his eyes were full of confusion and puzzlement. However, Lin Nan just smiled and did not explain further.

He waved his hand lightly, and a phantom-like curtain suddenly appeared in the Yama Palace. Then, just like the magical scene in the Lingxiao Palace in the Heavenly Palace, Lin Nan actually played the scenes on the streets of Chang'an City on this curtain.

The Tang Emperor stared at the screen intently. As the picture continued to unfold, his expression gradually became dull. He seemed to see his worldview collapsing, and he muttered to himself: "How could Guanyin Bodhisattva design such a trap?"

The Emperor of Tang had always worshipped Buddha, often chanted the name of the merciful Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva, and had personally visited the Bodhisattva many times. Therefore, he could not accept that the Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva, who had always been merciful in his heart, would actually do such a thing.

Lin Nan looked at Emperor Tang's reaction with a smile on his face. He whispered, "Avalokitesvara will not only do this kind of thing, but also do many things you can't imagine." Although he had said this, Lin Nan did not reveal more, but just quietly planted a seed of doubt in Emperor Tang's heart.

Afterwards, Lin Nan didn't seem to want to continue this topic, and he turned to the Ten Kings of Hell to exchange pleasantries, with some sermons mixed in. During their conversation, they inadvertently mentioned Chechi State.

“In recent years, the Chechi Kingdom where Fellow Daoist Lin Nan is located has seen a flourishing of humanity. There are no more wronged souls or evil ghosts breeding here. It’s a scene of peace and prosperity.” The King of Hell in the First Hall spoke first, his tone full of admiration.

"That's true. Those who are reborn into Chechi Kingdom are considered to have been reborn into a good family. They can enjoy a peaceful life and don't have to suffer from hunger and cold." The King of Hell from another hall also echoed.

"That's right. Everyone who died in Chechi Kingdom this year came to the underworld and praised Brother Lin Nan for his kindness. They said that such kindness would be unforgettable in their next life, and even Meng Po soup could not eliminate it." The Ten Kings of Hell were flattering Lin Nan at this time, with a little exaggeration, but more of it was based on reality.

These words woke the Tang Emperor up from his state of "three shattered views". He couldn't help but ask curiously: "Where is the Chechi Kingdom? What is it like? Is it any different from the Great Tang?"

Upon hearing the question from the Emperor Tang, the Ten Hell Kings did not hide anything at all. One of the Hell Kings said, "Chechi Kingdom is a country in Xiniu Hezhou, and Fellow Daoist Lin Nan is the Grand Master of Chechi Kingdom."

"The country of Chechi is prosperous and the people are healthy, and the power of humanity is growing stronger day by day!" The King of Hell from another hall continued.

"Everyone there respects Taoism, and they all respect the four great national masters in the country, among whom Fellow Daoist Lin Nan is the leader!" The King of Hell from another hall added.

"The Chechi Kingdom has a magical object. The yield per mu can reach thousands or even tens of thousands of kilograms. Everyone has plenty of food, and no one in the country will starve to death!" The words of the King of Hell were full of envy.

"The Chechi Kingdom has promoted Fellow Daoist Lin Nan's ideas and implemented a policy of equal distribution of land. Now everyone is grateful, and the national strength is gradually growing!" The words of the Ten Kings of Hell were full of praise for the Chechi Kingdom.

The Ten Kings of Hell may not be so well-informed about the affairs of the Heavenly Palace, but they have a clear grasp of the affairs of the human world. After all, every day, souls from all over the human world come to the underworld. Through these souls, they know the human world even better than the emperors of the human world. At this time, they told the situation of Chechi Kingdom one by one.

However, when the Emperor heard these words, he was both curious and unbelievable. "Equal distribution of land? Won't the powerful families rebel?" he asked doubtfully.

"There is so much food that it cannot be eaten up, but no one is starving to death? How is that possible?" The Tang Emperor's eyes were full of confusion.

"Thousands of kilograms per mu? Is there really such a magical thing in the world?" he continued to ask.

"Everyone respects Taoism? How can one have peace of mind then? Can it be more peaceful than worshiping Buddha?" The Tang Emperor's mind was full of questions and he found it difficult to accept these facts.

The ten kings of hell looked at Emperor Tang's reaction and laughed. They turned their eyes to Lin Nan. "Whether it is true or not, Brother Lin Nan, the Grand Master Che Chi, naturally knows best." One of the kings of hell said.

"If Emperor Tang is interested, you can ask Brother Lin Nan to introduce it to you in detail." The King of Hell from another hall also echoed.

Facing the Emperor Tang's unbelievable yet shocked and curious attitude, Lin Nan nodded and slowly said, "Yes, there are crops such as 'Daoshu' in Chechi, which can indeed produce thousands of kilograms per mu."

"Apart from monks, no one in this country needs to rely on charity from others to survive," Lin Nan continued.

"There is no threat of uneven land distribution!" he said with confidence.

"Without aristocratic families, there would be no powerful people!" Lin Nan's words shocked Emperor Tang even more.

"Chechi Kingdom also has plans to expand eastward and westward." Lin Nan's words revealed the ambitions of Chechi Kingdom.

Lin Nan confirmed what the Ten Kings of Hell said and confirmed the situation in Chechi country.

When the Ten Kings of Hell said this together, Emperor Tang still felt that it was a bit of flattery, but when Lin Nan confirmed it himself, Emperor Tang's suspicion was reduced a lot.

This is also based on Lin Nan's extraordinary identity. He can go to heaven and earth, and he is a great master of supernatural powers in the world.

Therefore, the Tang Emperor murmured to himself: "There is such a country in the world, is it really a paradise on earth?" He couldn't help but think of his own Tang Dynasty.

Although the Tang Dynasty had a vast territory, not everyone lived and worked in peace and contentment, and not everyone was free from hunger and cold.

On the contrary, there are still situations where people freeze to death on the roads and meat rots in the houses of the rich.

Even so, the Tang Emperor always considered himself a "wise ruler" who at least ushered in a peaceful and prosperous era.

However, after listening to Che Chi's domestic situation, Emperor Tang was somewhat confused. In comparison, his Great Tang...seemed just so-so?
After Lin Nan exchanged greetings with the Ten Kings of Hell for a while, he bid farewell to them. He said to Emperor Tang: "Your Majesty, we will meet again in the world of the living someday."

"Oh, okay, okay." Emperor Tang nodded repeatedly. He had already made up his mind that after returning to the world of the living, he would definitely invite Lin Nan to the palace to meet him.

After Lin Nan left, Emperor Tang’s journey to the underworld continued.

Here, he saw many wronged souls and evil ghosts. They were full of resentment and injustice towards the human world, and more importantly, they were dissatisfied with the Tang Dynasty.

Led by Judge Cui Yu, the Tang Emperor visited the Eighteen Levels of Hell and other places in the underworld.

“Your Majesty, if there are no voices of complaints in the underworld, the world of the living can enjoy peace. All evil deeds can be corrected one by one, and the world can be taught to be kind. This will ensure that your descendants will be long and your country will be forever stable.” The words of Judge Cui Yu echoed in the ears of the Tang Emperor.

These scenes made the Emperor's face turn pale. Judge Cui Yu continued to say to the Emperor: "After the Emperor returns to the world of the living, he can hold the 'Water and Land Ceremony' to save the souls of the homeless. This way, both the underworld and the world of the living can be at peace."

The Tang Emperor kept these words firmly in mind. Soon, he was sent back to the living world, and his soul returned to his body.

In the world of the living, in the palace of the Tang Dynasty, after the "death" of the Tang Emperor, the ministers in the palace were going to bury the Tang Emperor and prepare to support the crown prince to succeed to the throne.

However, Wei Zheng tried his best to stop it, he insisted that the Tang emperor would come back to life.

However, at this moment, the ministers opened the coffin of the Tang Emperor and saw that the coffin made a sound. Amid the ministers' sighs, the Tang Emperor actually sat up in a daze.

"The soul is big and the dream is gone without a trace. It is difficult to travel in the underworld." The ministers around the Tang Emperor were dumbfounded. They were curious about what happened to the Tang Emperor. The Tang Emperor looked at Wei Zheng gratefully and said, "Thanks to your help, I was able to return from the underworld. I also saw all kinds of rare scenes and learned many incredible things!"

Wei Zheng smiled slightly, not taking credit for himself. He asked, "I wonder what happened to your majesty in the underworld?"

Speaking of this, Emperor Tang pondered for a moment, and then slowly told some of his experiences in the underworld. Among them, there were too many wronged souls and too much resentment in the underworld, which would affect the peace and tranquility of the Yang world.

"It seems that we have to do as Cui Yu said and hold a 'Water and Land Conference' in the human world." Emperor Tang said with emotion, "Only in this way can we save the souls of the homeless and bring peace to the underworld and the world."

In response to the Tang Emperor's idea, Wei Zheng nodded in agreement.

Emperor Tang frowned slightly, then slowly opened his mouth to share what he had seen and heard in another place.

"During my travels in the underworld, I met a strange man and heard some strange stories about other countries." There was a hint of mystery in his words, which attracted the attention of people around him.

At this moment, the Tang Emperor was surrounded not only by Wei Zheng and other court officials, but also by concubines from the harem. They all listened attentively, with curiosity and anticipation written all over their faces.

"Oh? What kind of extraordinary person is he?" Wei Zheng asked first, with a hint of urgency in his tone.

"The great national teacher of Chechi Kingdom, Mingxuan!" Emperor Tang pronounced the name word by word, as if each word contained some extraordinary power.

Wei Zheng heard this and a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes: "It was him? How did Your Majesty meet him?"

Emperor Tang smiled slightly and explained, "The Grand Master and the Ten Kings of Hell are old friends. I happened to catch them reminiscing and discussing the Dao this time, so I was there to listen."

He paused, and continued, "The Ten Kings of Hell treated the Grand Master with great courtesy and even offered him the throne. This shows how much respect he has for him."

When these words came out, except for Emperor Tang and Wei Zheng, the other ministers were all confused. They were unfamiliar with Chechi State, not to mention the name of Mingxuan, the great master of Chechi State. This name was simply unheard of to them.

Wei Zheng was filled with emotion: "I was still in heaven two days ago, and now I am a guest in the underworld. Grand Master Che Chi is truly a rare and extraordinary person in the world!"

Emperor Tang nodded in agreement, then he changed the subject and told even more shocking news.

"When I was in the underworld, I heard the Ten Kings of Hell talking with the Grand Master, and they mentioned the current situation of Chechi Kingdom." His tone became serious, "In Chechi Kingdom, there is not a single beggar, and the people can all have enough food and warmth, without the worries of hunger and cold."

"Moreover, the country is developing rapidly, and issues such as medical care and land have been properly resolved." There was a hint of envy in the words of the Emperor Tang.

As soon as these words were spoken, the ministers in the court shook their heads in disbelief.

"How can there be such a beautiful country in the world? Isn't it a fantasy that everyone can have enough food and warm clothing?" questioned a minister.

"That's right. When I came to court this morning, I saw beggars on the road!" another minister echoed.

"How could there be a country in this world that is richer than our Tang Dynasty?" The ministers discussed the matter and all expressed that they found it difficult to accept this fact.

The Tang Emperor shook his head and said firmly: "Every word I said is true. Not only did the Ten Kings of Hell say so, but even Chechi Grand Master Mingxuan personally admitted it."

"Even, the judge of the underworld took me to see some dead souls from Chechi Kingdom. The Chechi Kingdom they mentioned is indeed a paradise on earth." The tone of the Tang Emperor was full of solemnity.

He continued, "This is because, in Chechi country, there is a magical thing called 'Daoshu' that can produce thousands of kilograms per mu. It is produced by Taoism, and there are also some other magical things."

"A magical item that produces thousands of kilograms per mu?" Upon hearing this, the ministers were all shocked, for they knew exactly what this meant.

"If my Tang Dynasty could also possess such a magical object, perhaps the dream of everyone having enough food could also come true!" Fang Xuanling murmured to himself. As an important official of the current dynasty, he was well aware of the importance of this.

Other ministers also nodded in agreement.

At this time, Prime Minister Du Ruhui stood up and suggested: "Your Majesty, why not send someone to Chechi State to ask for the magical object that produces thousands of kilograms per mu?"

"In this way, why should we in the Tang Dynasty worry about the people not having enough food to eat?" His tone was full of anticipation.

Upon hearing this, the Emperor of Tang nodded and said, "My dear minister, what you said is very true. We will discuss this matter again in the court tomorrow."

After saying this, he looked tired. After all, he had just returned from the underworld and needed to rest. Then, everyone in the court took their leave, and the palace soon returned to peace.

The next day, the Emperor of Tang came to court on time. As soon as he opened his mouth, he issued a number of decrees, including retrial of prisoners, pardon of innocent people, and release of palace maids who had deep resentment in the palace.

In addition, the Tang Emperor also announced an important news: a list of candidates would be posted throughout the country to recruit people of virtue and hold a "Water and Land Assembly" to liberate the homeless souls of the world and bring peace to both the Yin and Yang worlds.

This call for talents is aimed at the extraordinary people in the world.

At the same time, the Emperor of Tang also told the story of Chechi State in detail in the court, and expressed his intention to organize people to go to Chechi State to seek the magical object that could produce thousands of kilograms per mu. (End of this chapter)