Monk Yan Cen was originally a monk from Pure Land Temple and was of the same lineage as Xuanzang's master. In the early years of Renshou, Yan Cen was ordered by Emperor Wen of Sui to preach, intending to bring Buddhism into the Western Regions. Dunhuang is a node city on the Silk Road, and Yumen Pass is a must-pass place for the Central Plains to lead the countries of the Western Regions. If you strangle this throat, you will naturally infiltrate Buddhism into all ethnic groups in the Western Regions. This is beneficial to the rule of the Sui Dynasty.

The construction of a temple in Dunhuang had an unspeakable meaning at that time. It should be a big game of chess between the Pure Land Temple and Emperor Wen of Sui. Monk Yan Cen was ordered in the face of danger, which shows how profound his Buddhist practice is. His seniority in Buddhism is, even now, and looking at the world, there is probably no one who can surpass him. This is evident from Xuanzang's behavior of staying at Jiulian Temple and preaching for three days and three nights.

With the identity and cultivation of Monk Yan Cen, what he said to Lu Xin could not have been a random trick. But the reason why Lu Xin felt that he had fallen into a certain plot was related to Xuanzang who had already left the west.

The tiger demon in the Black Storm was once a disciple of the Supreme White Emperor of the Demon Clan. And the White Emperor was chased by Wujin Foshan in the South China Sea, and his life and death were unknown. Moreover, it has been hundreds of years since this incident, and Bai Emperor is probably dead. The tiger demon has changed his temperament and is used as a means of feeding on people. No matter how this cause and effect is calculated, it should be calculated on Wujin Foshan. But Xuanzang said that this is Lu Xin's cause and effect, which is a bit far-fetched.

More importantly, Buddhism is not unified. As early as the Northern and Southern Dynasties, there were differences in the doctrines of the north and south. Among them, the two major factions were called Putu Temple and Wujin Foshan. The Buddhists of the north and south have always had deep contradictions. In fact, this point was mentioned as early as when Lu Xin went to Xu's mansion. Moonlight Bodhisattva Huijing and Zhou Dian, a disciple of the Nine Poison Sect, fought in a mass grave. However, Lu Xin hid too far at that time and did not hear it clearly. Later, he became a disciple of Li Chunfeng and met Xuanzang outside Chang'an City. Li Chunfeng specifically explained the dispute between the north and south doctrines of Buddhism.

"One is the sentient beings with Buddha nature. One is to burn all good roots, and the other is to pity all sentient beings..."

The debate between Buddhism on "whether the sentient beings have Buddha nature or not" is a fundamental contradiction between the Northern Geological Theory and the Southern Geological Theory. The thoughts on "good and evil" that have emerged have great differences on the theoretical issues of "power", "life and death". Among them, the debate between Buddhist practitioners on the "theory of Dharma" is the most prominent.

One of the fundamental reasons why Xuanzang traveled west to India was to practice Mahayana Buddhism, unify the two schools of the north and south, and end the long-term ideological differences between Buddhism. This was undoubtedly a major event for the entire Tang Dynasty Buddhism. Moreover, Xuanzang also received the support of Emperor Li Shimin. Wujin Foshan, as one of the five major sects, was rejected by the court. There are so many secrets and thoughts hidden in this, Lu Xin wanted to use his toes. Once Xuanzang returns from the west, the Pure Land Temple will become the orthodox Buddhist of the Tang Dynasty. Wujin Foshan and many temples in the south will either convert or become "evil demons and heretics."

Li Chunfeng had long said that there will be a battle between Pure Land Temple and Wujin Foshan sooner or later. This is not only a battle between the two temples, but also a showdown of doctrines between the north and the south. This will still happen even if Xuanzang travels west and never returns.

Monk Yan Cen came from the Pure Land Temple and must be on the opposite side of Wujin Foshan. He was able to reach a tacit understanding with the tiger demon and lived peacefully for 20 or 30 years, and was inseparable from the conflict with Wujin Foshan. Moreover, with Xuanzang's cultivation, destroying the tiger demon is just a matter of being able to capture it. If you really talk about compassion, why didn't you directly subdue the demons and destroy the demons and eliminate the harm for the people? Why did the Black Storm sweep away innocent people for years, but Jiulian Temple is not moved by the sect?

"Since Monk Yan Cen can escape from the tiger demon, his cultivation must be no less than the tiger demon, and he is even one level higher than the tiger demon. Otherwise, how could the tiger demon save his life and become a hidden danger in the future? How many unknown plots are there here?"

Lu Xin was extremely frightened when he thought about it carefully, and he was not in a good mood. Xuanzang wanted to subdue the tiger demon by his own hands, so it might not be that there was no cause and effect of the dispute between the north and the south. But at this time, Monk Yan Cen did not point it out, and he was not good at asking in detail.

"Before leaving, Xuanzang said, you have obtained the true teachings of the eminent monks of the Jin Dynasty, Shi Daoan. He has practiced the Daozong Fan Guang Seal, right?"

"Haha, Master Xuanzang is really as beautiful as a god. Nothing can escape his eyes. Master Yan Cen, do you know that I have never met him?"

When Lu Xin said this, he frowned, took a deep breath, and slowly stood up from the cushion. Seeing this, the old monk suddenly sighed and stood up.

"Xuanzang's Taoist practice has reached the realm of true Buddha. It is not surprising that he can know the past and the future. Besides, Shi Daoan has a certain connection with Xuanzang. I heard from Xuanzang that the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty wanted to invite Shi Daoan's remnant soul to enter the capital, but he was finally stopped. I'm afraid you are also related to this. However, this is the cause and effect of you who can subdue the tiger demon."

Monk Yan Cen said it very mysteriously, but he did not mention it too much. He just repeated Xuanzang's explanation before leaving, saying that as long as Lu Xin went to the Black Wind Cave, everything would be clear. At this time, Lu Xin was anxious to save the little monkey, but he didn't think much about it. When he heard that Monk Yan Cen was going to go with him, he hurriedly followed him out of the temple. The two walked through the streets and alleys and soon arrived outside Dunhuang City. Monk Yan Cen walked all the way northwest at a very fast speed, and wind was about to roar under his feet. Lu Xin followed him a little reluctantly, but fortunately, he had jade dew sea beads on his body, and the energy source was constantly supplying magic power.

One hour later, the two had already walked three hundred miles and arrived in a completely deserted desert. It was noon, and there was a dark yellow mountain range at the end of the horizon. From a distance, the mountain was bare and had no vitality. Monk Yan Cen looked up at the sky and signaled Lu Xin to stop and wait.

"The tiger demon practiced the Huntian Xuan Gong, which is the most powerful and powerful. At noon, the yang energy of heaven and earth is the most powerful. We will set up a formation to attract him to the bait for two hours."

"Master Yan Cen, the little monkey has been kidnapped for a long time, I'm worried..."

"It's okay, that monster will not eat until sunset. Otherwise, it will be of no use to practice by the influence of flesh and blood energy."

After saying that, Monk Yan Cen, regardless of whether Lu Xin agreed or not, began to take out the talismans in his sleeves and set up a formation on the sand. Lu Xin couldn't understand his movements, so naturally there was no way to help. However, when Monk Yan Cen was about to complete, the sky suddenly turned dark. A large number of thunders appeared over the distant mountains, which was very terrifying.
Chapter completed!