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Chapter 271

After Master Miaozhen finished speaking, he stretched out his hand to the high platform, signaling Abbot Zhiqing to come on stage.

See here.

Abbot Zhiqing hesitated for a moment, then got up directly, and Gujing walked towards the high platform without a wave.

It is a blessing, not a curse, but a curse that cannot be avoided!
If he hesitated, it would make the crowd laugh at him instead.

As Master Zhiqing stood up.

The masters of the great sects such as Master Xuanjing, Taoist Chongxu, Shi Gandang, Yue Songtao and others beside him were also very curious. They all got up and wanted to go to the stage to see what Master Miaozhen had to offer. Things should be shown to Master Zhiqing.

He could hear the movement behind him.

Master Fajing, who had been smiling all the time, turned his head to look at the heads of all the sects standing up all behind him, and smiled.

then.

He tilted his head slightly, and said to Fang Yang who was also curious: "Mr. Fang, I have a suggestion. I wonder if Mr. Fang can agree to it!"

heard.

Fang Yang looked away from Miaozhen and Zhiqing who came to the stage, looked at Fajing beside him, and nodded.

See here.

Fajing got up directly, walked to Fang Yang's side, and whispered a few words in his ear.

After finishing speaking, Fajing clasped his hands together and recited the Buddha's name.

Looking at Fajing with kind eyebrows and kind eyes, the corner of Fang Yang's mouth twitched.

Miaozhen and Fajing are going to do something today!

He suggested to Fang Yang just now that since the heads of all the factions behind him are so curious, it is better to let the heads of all the factions come on stage together, and let them and Zhiqing have a look at what will be presented later.

Seeing Master Jing's appearance, what he will bring out later will definitely be a critical blow to Master Zhiqing, Shaolin Temple, and even Beizong!
otherwise.

Master Fajing would not confidently ask all the sect leaders to take the stage.

This is to embarrass Master Zhiqing, Shaolin Temple, and Beizong in front of all sects in the world!
In this regard.

Fang Yang looked at Master Fajing curiously, and couldn't help but ask him what he was going to show later.

However, facing Fang Yang's question, Master Fajing shook his head, saying that Fang Yang would know later!
Nod.

Since Master Fajing didn't want to say it now, Fang Yang didn't ask any more questions.

then.

He called Tieshou, and Master Fajing instructed Tieshou.

I see.

After Master Fajing finished speaking, Tie Shou was slightly startled and turned to look at Fang Yang.

After Fang Yang nodded to Tie Shou, Tie Shou went directly to the policemen at the six gates who were standing by the wall to maintain order, and while talking to those policemen, he reached out to point at the high platform.

Subsequently.

The detectives immediately found four Eight Immortals tables and carried them onto the high platform.

Put the four Eight Immortals tables together to form a square and place them in the middle of the high platform.

Following the actions of several arresters, everyone in the field became even more curious. What is the Eight Immortals Table for?

Is Master Miaozhen going to compete with Master Zhiqing at the Eight Immortals table?

Then there is no need to compare!

Master Miaozhen is a congenital master, and Master Zhiqing is definitely no match!

What is that?
Just when everyone was puzzled and guessing wildly.

I see.

Master Fajing and Fang Yang walked up to the high platform hand in hand, after greeting Miaozhen and Zhiqing who were already standing on it.

Master Miaozhen took a few steps forward, and bowed to everyone in the audience with clasped hands: "Everyone, today is the succession ceremony of the head of Hengshan. It was originally a celebration. As a guest, I don't want to speak because of words, let alone Solve my Zen private affairs here!

But perseveringly, my branch of the Southern Zen School was slandered by the Northern School, saying that my sixth patriarch, Huineng, was not the sixth patriarch, but that he, Shenxiu of the Northern School, was the sixth patriarch, and he has always occupied the title of the sixth patriarch!Even the shameless self-proclaimed Seventh Patriarch!

Therefore, this old monk has Mr. Fang's approval today, and wants to rectify the name of Nanzong in front of all the heroes in the world! "

Done.

Immediately there was a noisy discussion in the audience.

Master Miaozhen recited Buddhist scriptures silently, turning a deaf ear to the whispers in the audience.

Especially the heads of the sects, after listening to Master Miaozhen's words, they thought to themselves, this Master Miaozhen really wants to make trouble!
Now let's see how Master Zhiqing will fight back!
thinking.

The heads of the various sects were even more curious, wondering what Miaozhen would come up with to prove that the Southern Sect was the orthodox Zen sect.

at this time.

Fang Yang took a step forward, looked at the wide-eyed and curious people under the stands, smiled, and said loudly: "After our discussion, we decided to let the heads of all factions take the stage, and let's see together what Master Miaozhen will come up with next. Be a witness!

After all, the name of Zen orthodoxy has been contested for thousands of years, such a big event is not a joke! "

As he said that, Fang Yang looked at the heads of the major sects sitting in the second row and the heads of some small and medium-sized sects sitting in the back: "Please come on stage!"

The voice fell.

The heads, who had been eager to try for a long time, immediately walked to the high platform without the slightest hesitation.

As for the disciples of the sects who were not invited, they could only sigh and stretch their necks to look at the high platform.

Itchy!
Although Fang Yang only invited the masters to come on stage, there were quite a few sects who came this time, more than 100 sects came, which led to more than 100 people on the stage immediately.

Plus a few innate masters, and senior experts invited by Fang Yang.

moment.

The high platform was full of people.

After all the sect leaders stood on the high platform.

Master Miaozhen didn't say anything more, but on Gujing Wubo's face, he couldn't hide his excitement and walked towards the middle of the table, which was a big table made up of four Eight Immortals tables.

See here.

Everyone gathered around.

Standing in front of the Eight Immortals Table, Master Miaozhen nodded to Master Fajing.

I see.

Master Fajing took out a package wrapped in yellow cloth from his arms, held it in both hands with a respectful expression, and carefully placed the package on the table.

Under the eyes of everyone's expectation.

Master Fajing stretched out his hand and slowly opened the package.

Unfold.

I saw that inside was a cassock folded into a square.

Fang Yang and the others didn't react yet, they didn't recognize the cassock, but Master Zhiqing's face changed drastically, his face was ugly, but he looked at the cassock with a little respect, his face was complicated.

At the same time, I sighed in my heart, it really is this thing!
Don't wait for everyone to see more!

Master Fajing and Master Miaozhen cooperated and unfolded the cassock carefully, for fear of causing any harm to the cassock.

Following the actions of the two.

moment.

This cassock was laid evenly on the table of the Eight Immortals, fully displayed in front of everyone.

I see.

This cassock is overall light yellow in color and has a dull color.

On it, there are one hundred and eight rectangular spaces divided by golden strands. In each space, there is a Buddha, either preaching scriptures, or sleeping, or performing exercises... and so on. .

It gives people a sense of solemnity and solemnity!
When I saw this cassock.

Fang Yang was startled, he didn't expect Master Miaozhen to find this sacred object of Zen and even Buddhism, kapok cassock!
Kapok cassock, it is said that it was originally the gold-threaded cassock of Buddha Sakyamuni. One day, Sakyamuni preached in Lingjiu Mountain and held flowers to show the public. At that time, everyone was silent, but Venerable Kasyapa broke his face and smiled. The World Honored One said : "I have Zhengfayanzang, nirvana wonderful mind, reality without appearance, subtle Dharma door, no written words, non-teaching non-teaching, I entrust Moke Kasyapa."

Venerable Kasyapa was appreciated by Sakyamuni, and Sakyamuni passed the gold-threaded cassock as evidence to Venerable Kasyapa. This cassock is the Zen letter robe—the kapok cassock, which is worshiped by Buddhist disciples of later generations.

It is the 28th generation that the kapok cassock has been handed down to Bodhidharma.During the Southern and Northern Dynasties, Master Bodhidharma was ordered to come to China to spread Buddhist culture, and the Buddhist holy object, kapok cassock, also came to China with him, and became the inheritance sacred object of Bodhidharma and his successors.

thinking.

He looked up at Master Zhiqing who was facing him, and shook his head. With this cassock, no matter how eloquent Master Zhiqing was, it would be difficult for him to convince the audience.

With this cassock alone, Nanzong can gain the orthodox status of Zen in name!
But the next step is to rely on Nanzong's own strength!

If they were not the opponents of Beizong, then even if they had kapok cassocks, it would be useless.

In the final analysis, in the arena, strength is still the most important thing.

However, what Master Miaozhen and Master Fajing did today, in Fang Yang's view, was nothing more than gaining the upper hand in name and sweeping away Beizong's face in front of all the heroes in the world.

And with the unfolding of the cassock.

The expressions on the faces of the sect leaders were also different.

Those who recognized the kapok cassock changed their faces and were very surprised; while those who did not recognize the cassock and other people's faces looked suspiciously, showing a questioning look.

Even Master Xuanjing, Dazhi Dharma King, and Guru Longhan, who belong to the same line of Buddhism, clasped their hands together and chanted sutras respectfully to the kapok cassock to show their respect for Buddha Sakyamuni and Bodhidharma. .

Looking at the different expressions of everyone.

Master Miaozhen smiled, pointed at the kapok cassock, and said to Zhiqing, "Zhiqing, do you recognize this cassock?"

heard.

Master Zhiqing bowed to the cassock first, then looked at Master Miaozhen, and said slowly, "This is the holy object 'kapok cassock' worn by my Zen master, Bodhidharma, I naturally know it!"

smile.

Fajing next to him said: "Since you know it clearly, you can tell me in front of the heroes of the world, is this orthodox Zen sect my southern sect or your northern sect!"

The voice fell.

The heads of all sects all looked at Master Zhiqing in unison.

I don't know.

Master Zhiqing heard the words, lowered his head, looked at the kapok cassock, ignored Fajing's words, and just kept chanting Buddhist scriptures to soothe the confusion in his heart.

See here.

Master Miaozhen and Master Fajing looked at each other and smiled.

of course.

They couldn't just let Master Zhiqing go.

I saw that Master Miaozhen chanted the Buddha's name, and after attracting everyone's attention, he said slowly: "The kapok cassock is a sacred object passed down from generation to generation in my Zen sect, and it represents the orthodoxy of my Zen sect! When the Fifth Patriarch Hongren, things changed a little.

At that time, there were many disciples under the Fifth Patriarch Hongren's seat, and the most outstanding one was the eldest disciple and the teacher Shenxiu. All the disciples under the Fifth Patriarch's seat said that the one who gave the Fifth Patriarch the mantle must be Chan Master Shenxiu!

But who knows, after the sixth patriarch Huineng worshiped the fifth patriarch Hongren, although Patriarch Huineng started late, his wisdom was deeply rooted, and he wrote a verse: Bodhi has no tree, and the mirror is not a stand. There is nothing in the first place. , where the dust arose.Appreciated by the fifth patriarch Hongren, he called the sixth patriarch Huineng into the room at night, taught him the Dharma, passed on the clothes, and inherited the ancestor's throne.

And this cassock is the kapok cassock! "

Speaking of this, Master Miaozhen let out a long sigh. Obviously, there are some things that he said with emotion.

Master Fajing sees this.

Then he said: "Because the inheritance at that time was evidenced by the kapok cassock, therefore, for the ancestor of the Zen sect and for the kapok cassock, there were constant internal struggles in the Zen sect, and the blood was extremely bloody!
Therefore, for the safety of the sixth patriarch Huineng, the fifth patriarch Hongren would pass on the mantle and pay the robes late at night, and after the end, he asked the sixth patriarch Huineng to leave and go to the south to avoid being known and robbed by the rest of the disciples of the fifth patriarch. The kapok cassock caused harm to the Sixth Patriarch Huineng!

But who would have thought that the Sixth Patriarch's brothers still knew about the matter of paying the Dharma Chuanyi!

The sixth patriarch, Huineng, arrived in the south after going through untold hardships, and created the Nanzong!During the period, many brothers and sisters inevitably came to seek trouble.

It is also true that Shenxiu of the Northern Sect did not recognize the Sixth Patriarch Huineng, and said that the Sixth Patriarch Huineng had not received the mantle. He was the orthodox Zen sect, and founded the Northern Sect, and was respected as the Sixth Patriarch by his disciples!

This led to the division of Zen into the north and the south, fighting for thousands of years! "

(End of this chapter)