Traveling through the martial arts world

Chapter 350 2 Zen Temple Li Beware

In the Northern Wilderness, yellow sand filled the sky. Huang Shaolin and his party arrived here and were looking for a place to rest.

Suddenly, a melodious bell sounded in the distance. Everyone looked in the direction of the sound and saw a dilapidated temple standing not far away.

Huang Shaolin had an idea and led everyone towards the temple.

Walking into the temple, he saw a tall young monk cleaning the courtyard. Xu Fengnian stepped forward, bowed, and asked, "May I ask your Dharma name, Master?"

The monk raised his head, glanced at Huang Shaolin, and said with a smile: "I am Li Danxin."

Huang Shaolin was shocked. He didn't expect to meet this eminent monk from Liangchan Temple here.

Li Dangxin looked at Huang Shaolin, a hint of admiration flashed in his eyes, and said: "The donor has an extraordinary demeanor, he must be a person with great opportunities."

Huang Shaolin smiled modestly and said, "Master, thank you for your praise."

Li Dangxin nodded and said, "If you don't mind, you can rest in the temple for one night."

Huang Shaolin and other three readily agreed.

At night, Huang Shaolin and Li Dangxin sat in the courtyard and talked about Buddhism. Huang Shaolin admired Li Dangxin's attainments in Buddhism, and Li Dangxin also appreciated Huang Shaolin's insights.

Before they knew it, dawn had broken. Huang Shaolin stood up to say goodbye, and Li Dangxin smiled and saw him out.

"Donor, we will meet again if we are destined to!"

"Little Master, I think we will meet again soon!"

Li Dangxin was confused as he watched Huang Shaolin and his companions walk away. He didn't understand what Huang Shaolin's last sentence meant.

"Shao Lin, what did you just say?"

Xuanyuan Qingfeng and Xu Weixiong asked at the same time.

"Guess what, if you guess it right, I'll reward you handsomely!"

Huang Shaolin also wanted to joke.

"Did you guess where that little monk was going?"

Xuanyuan Qingfeng said, Huang Shaolin shook his head and said to Xu Weixiong

"What do you think?"

"I can't guess. I give up. Just tell me directly!"

Xu Weixiong said with a smile, Huang Shaolin said slowly

"Because the Queen of Northern Mang wanted to accumulate wealth for her own use, and also wanted the Taoist sect to help her unify the world! She decided to support Taoism and destroy Buddhism."

When several people heard Huang Shaolin's words, they thought it was impossible. At this time, in the Beimang Palace

The Queen of Northern Mang, wearing a gorgeous dragon robe, sat in the court, looking majestically at the ministers below. Her voice was firm and powerful: "I have decided to support Taoism and destroy Buddhism to correct the country's customs!" When the ministers heard this, they were immediately in an uproar. Some looked horrified, while others were secretly delighted.

The empress stood up, put her hands behind her back, and walked slowly. Her voice echoed in the court: "Buddhism is flourishing in Beimang, there are many temples and countless monks. They do not produce anything, but waste a lot of wealth. This phenomenon is really a problem for the country!"

The empress stopped and said, "I want to support Taoism and promote Taoist thought. Taoism focuses on self-cultivation and emphasizes the harmonious coexistence of man and nature. This is the way to govern the country and also the strategy to strengthen the country!"

The ministers knelt down and shouted "Long live the emperor". The empress nodded with satisfaction and continued, "From now on, I will order the closure of all temples and the dismissal of monks. At the same time, I will vigorously support Taoism, build Taoist temples, and train Taoists."

The decision of the empress caused a great uproar in Northern Mang. Buddhists protested one after another, and some even launched a rebellion. However, the empress was determined and she sent a large army to suppress the rebellion without mercy.

Under the iron-fisted policy of the empress, Buddhism gradually declined in Beimang, while Taoism flourished. Beimang's national strength also grew stronger and stronger, surpassing Liyang.

Li Dangxin's master, monk Nagarjuna, went to Northern Mang alone for the sake of Buddhism.