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The lotus base is made of pure gold and inlaid with countless precious gems, radiating a dazzling light.
Kasyapa was dressed in a golden robe embroidered with exquisite patterns.
Every stitch and every thread contains boundless Buddhist teachings.
His face was kind and peaceful, and his eyes were full of compassion.
Yet it also subtly reveals a profound wisdom and insight into the world.
Several second-rank Arhats sat on the prayer mats in front of him.
Everyone bowed their heads respectfully and listened attentively to the teachings of Bodhisattva Kassapa.
An atmosphere of piety and reverence filled the air, as if time itself had stood still at that moment.
At this moment, a young novice monk hurriedly entered the Buddhist hall.
The footsteps sounded exceptionally clear in the quiet hall.
He came before the Bodhisattva Kasyapa and knelt on one knee.
Holding a secret letter aloft with both hands, he said in a trembling voice:
“Bodhisattva, this is a letter sent by Emperor Yuanjing of the Great Feng Kingdom.”
Kasyapa Bodhisattva frowned slightly and gently took the secret letter with his slender fingers.
My fingertips traced the envelope as I slowly opened it.
He read the letter intently, his eyes scanning each paragraph carefully from left to right.
As he read on, his expression grew increasingly serious, as if the news in the letter had greatly shocked him.
Upon seeing this scene, several second-rank Arhats seated below couldn't help but feel a sense of doubt.
They exchanged glances and began to whisper among themselves.
They were clearly speculating about what major event had occurred that would move the usually calm and composed Bodhisattva Kasyapa to such an extent.
"Bodhisattva, what did Emperor Yuanjing mention in his letter?"
The second-rank Arhat named Huiming couldn't help but ask, his tone filled with a mixture of urgency and curiosity.
After a moment of contemplation, Bodhisattva Kasyapa slowly spoke:
"Emperor Yuanjing wishes to cooperate with our Heavenly Buddhist Kingdom."
To jointly confront a rapidly rising figure within the Great Feng Kingdom!
—Wei family, Wei Changxuan!
That is, during the Battle of Shanhaiguan, he commanded thousands of troops.
The Great Feng military genius who won that Pyrrhic victory—Wei Yuan's own nephew!
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When the Arhat mentioned this name, he paused slightly.
Clearly, he was weighing the importance of this person and the potential impact in his mind.
"Wei Changxuan?"
Upon hearing this, Arhat Huiming was slightly taken aback.
His eyebrows rose slightly, and a hint of doubt flashed in his eyes.
It's as if this name awakens some vague memories, yet you can't quite grasp them.
He thought about it carefully, "This name sounds completely unfamiliar."
At the same time, Huiming's eyes changed from initial confusion to depth.
He was clearly trying to recall any clues related to this unknown person.
Seeing this, another second-rank Arhat, Huikong, who was standing to the side, noticed.
After a moment of involuntary contemplation, Huikong finally spoke.
But there was an undeniable heaviness in his words:
"Judging from the scattered information that has recently come from the capital of Dafeng..."
This man named Wei Changxuan is definitely not an ordinary person;
Not only is he exceptionally strong, but he is also incredibly ruthless in his methods.
It is said that in the past few days,
This has already caused considerable unrest throughout the capital city.
Even many prominent figures were filled with fear.
Immediately, a barely perceptible hint of hesitation crossed Huikong's face.
He slowed his speech slightly and continued:
"But we must also consider one point:"
According to the long-held traditional concept of the Heavenly Buddhist Kingdom, the goal is to stay as far away from worldly troubles as possible.
Given this situation, if we decide to join forces with Emperor Yuanjing to intervene in this matter...
Wouldn't this seem somewhat contrary to the Buddha's guiding principles of compassion and detachment from fame and fortune?
Regarding the questions raised by his two companions...
Kassapa Bodhisattva did not respond immediately.
He cast his gaze toward the distant void.
It was as if trying to penetrate the solemn and magnificent hall in front of him.
To directly glimpse the vast and boundless world outside.
After a few breaths of silence, a glint flashed in Kasyapa's eyes.
He then answered in a gentle yet authoritative voice:
"Indeed, according to doctrine we should not easily step into worldly entanglements;
However, when you encounter someone like Wei Changxuan, who possesses immense power...
And when ambitious figures attempt to control the fate of the nation.
If left unchecked, it could very likely result in the deaths of innocent people in the area.
They were implicated and plunged into a life of hardship.
Should we, as monks, simply stand by and do nothing at this time?
Wouldn't doing this directly violate the Buddha's teaching that we should always remember the well-being of all beings?
As the words fell, the group, who had been somewhat uncertain, nodded in sudden realization.
They exchanged a knowing look.
I silently agreed with what Kasyapa had just said...
"However, Emperor Yuanjing was a man of deep cunning and extremely shrewdness."
From his perpetually calm and expressionless face,
It's impossible to fathom their true thoughts.
Our collaboration with them requires utmost caution, like walking on thin ice.
So as not to fall into his trap and be used without realizing it.
Kasyapa Bodhisattva sighed softly, his words filled with helplessness and uncertainty about the future:
"Regarding the intricate calculations of interests and power struggles hidden in Emperor Yuanjing's heart."
How could we not know the truth?
However, it seems that the Emperor of Dafeng intends to let us enter the capital.
That's a great opportunity!
But then.
On the other side, the Arhat Huikong, who was deep in thought, spoke up:
"But... Wei Changxuan is exceptionally strong and has highly skilled methods."
Moreover, in the capital of the Great Feng Dynasty, there is a person who is invincible in the capital.
That supervisor won't just stand by and watch us make a move against Wei Changxuan.
At that time, we will inevitably have to face the powerful Supervisor.
Faced with such a formidable opponent, are we capable of defeating them on our own?
Upon hearing his companion's question, Kasyapa immediately responded.
"Please rest assured, everyone! The wisdom and cultivation accumulated by our Heavenly Buddhist Kingdom over thousands of years are by no means empty words."
His tone conveyed unwavering confidence.
"Even in worldly strife, there is still a place to stand!"
Although dealing with the supervisor was somewhat difficult, they were only managing to stall him.
"Let Emperor Yuanjing's men deal with Wei Changxuan; we can still manage that!"
“In addition, there is one more crucial point.”
At this point, Kasyapa paused briefly to emphasize what he was about to say.
"Although an agreement was reached with Emperor Yuanjing, it was not without reservations."
But more often it stemmed from a desire to save the people from suffering.
Rather than the result of unilaterally pursuing personal interests or political ambitions.
The internal turmoil in the Great Feng Kingdom has been going on for a long time.
If we can use this opportunity to eradicate the source of the chaos, it will undoubtedly allow millions of people to regain a peaceful life.