Journey to the West from My Backyard

"Tell this fairy family, this is the eighteenth level of hell." The bull head and horse face said to Li Taibai honestly.Li Taibai's perception is so powerful, after listening to the bull-headed horse-faced words.Then he knew that what these two people said was true.

"This fairy family. Since the two of us have brought you to the eighteenth floor of hell, can you let the two of us go back?"

Niutou asked Li Taibai, and after Li Taibai listened, a sneer appeared on his face, "Hehe, you two want to be good, but I can't let you go, now you two will take me to eighteen The bottom of hell, I let you two go, how about it?"

"Immortal family, the two of us talk lightly in the underworld, we can't directly live in the [-]th floor of hell, I hope the immortal family will see clearly." After listening to Li Taibai's words, Niutou Mamian said to him as if begging for mercy.

"Don't lie to me, the two of you. Even I know that your bull-headed horse-faced face is the same as black and white impermanence in the underworld. It is the second of the top ten yin commanders and the eighteenth hell. How could you not be qualified? If you dare to deceive each other again, I will kill it."

Li Taibai threatened the bull's head and horse face,
After listening to Li Taibai's words, the bull-headed and horse-faced face paled, "Xianjia, it's not that the two of us deliberately deceived. Although we are the top ten handsome men, we can only go to the 17th floor of hell. As for the No. 18 hell It is the residence of Ksitigarbha King, don’t say it’s me, even Lord Yama, if you want to go there, you must first communicate with Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva.”

Niutou said to Li Taibai.

Li Taibai could see that the two were not lying. ;
"Since that's the case, then you guys will take me to the 17th floor now, as for the [-]th floor of hell? I'll figure out a way by myself, don't talk anymore, let's go."

Li Taibai said to the two of them.

After listening to Li Taibai's words, there was no other way, so he took Li Taibai into the [-]th hell.

Just entering the [-]th floor of hell, Taibai felt the horror and blood, and saw many ghosts queuing up, and two ghost messengers were gesticulating at the ghosts with scimitars, and the ghosts screamed, The ghost guard raised the knife and fell, and the ghost's tongue was cut off by the ghost guard.

The ghost in pain rolled all over the floor.

"Xianjia, this is the first floor of the [-] hells. Those who are good at telling stories in life will be punished with their tongues cut out after death." Niutauma said to Li Taibai.

Li Taibai also nodded slowly after listening, and at this moment, the ghost messenger saw a bull's head and a horse's face.

"The humble job has seen the bull-headed horse-faced lord."

The ghost messenger said to the bull's head and horse face.

"Okay, you guys continue to do your own thing, we are taking a prisoner down." Ma reprimanded the ghost guard.

It's not that Ma Mian doesn't want to ask for help, but even though he doesn't know Li Taibai well enough, he can feel that this person's strength is unfathomable, even ordinary people from hell are no match for this person. Big, I'm afraid that no one will be able to save the two of us at that time, so instead of doing this, it's better to wait for Li Taibai to go to the eighteenth floor of hell.Maybe there's still a chance.

Afterwards, Niutou and Ma Mian led Li Taibai to continue walking towards the depths of hell. Li Taibai also gained insight. The [-]-story hell really lived up to its name, and it was truly the most terrifying place in the world. Taibai once saw the steamer hell, the ten thousand snake hell.Copper Pillar Hell, Knife Mountain Hell, and Sea of ​​Fire Hell, all the punishments make people feel shuddering.

Finally, the three of them came to the 17th floor of hell.

"Xianjia, the two of us have brought you to the 17th floor of hell. As for the 18th floor below, according to legend, the underworld existed when it was first formed, but few people have been there. Those who really understand the No. 18 hell People, only Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva, now that the two of us have brought you here, I hope that the master will spare our lives for the sake of our honesty."

Niutauma begged Li Taibai.

Li Taibai also nodded slightly after listening to the words of the bull head and horse face.

Li Taibai's nature is not bloodthirsty, and this time, he is only looking for a way to save the Jade Emperor, so he is naturally unwilling to commit more crimes, but if he directly releases the bull's head and horse face, they will definitely stand up to King Yama when they go back. It will cause endless right and wrong.

Thinking of this, Li Taibai grasped his palm like a knife, and struck at the head of the bull's head and horse face, and the bull's head and horse face fell into a coma in an instant.

I have done my utmost to both of you, and I hope you will do well on your own.

Li Taibai thought secretly in his heart.

Then Li Taibai walked towards the depths of the 17th floor of hell. The atmosphere inside the 17th floor of hell is extremely dark, and the area is wide. Li Taibai walked to the border after a long time of groping, but what made Li Taibai very puzzled was that the first 17 floors There are connecting passages in all hells, but on the 17th floor of hell, he did not find a passage connecting to No. 18 hell, which made Li Taibai a little confused.

At this time Li Taibai was standing at the edge of the space, he seemed to be able to vaguely feel that the 17th hell should be next to the [-]th hell, only to see Li Taibai sitting cross-legged on the ground at this time, with his hands clasped together, secretly in his heart prayer.

"Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva, I am the Marshal of the Tianting Canopy. This time I have a great mission. I ask Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva for help. I also hope that Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva will not hesitate to see him for the sake of my disciple's sincere heart. "

While Li Taibai was muttering to himself, suddenly a flash of light flashed around him.

"Since Marshal Tianpeng is like this and wants to meet with me, then come in."

Li Taibai was also very pleasantly surprised when he heard the words, only to see that the aura on his body became more and more intense, and then a burst of aura washed over him.Li Taibai seemed to be caught in a turbulent flow of space, but he did not resist. When he opened his eyes again, he found himself in an extremely strange area.

I saw that this place was completely different from the [-]th floor of hell, everywhere was full of singing birds and fragrant flowers, full of vitality, and the scenery was extremely beautiful, and standing in front of him was a middle-aged man who looked extremely simple.

Li Taibai guessed in his heart that this should be the legendary Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva, so he clasped his hands together and saluted Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva.

"Junior Marshal Tianpeng, Li Taibai has seen Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva, may the Bodhisattva live forever."

Li Taibai said to the Bodhisattva.

"Okay, Marshal Tianpeng, don't be too polite. Venerable Subhuti has already communicated with me about your matter. He asked me to give you some help when you come."

Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva said to Li Taibai.

After listening to Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva's words, Li Taibai was overjoyed.

"Thank you Bodhisattva for your great kindness and compassion. Since this is the case, what should I do? Please ask Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva for guidance."

After listening to Li Taibai's words, Ksitigarbha showed a smile on his face.

"Your Excellency Marshal Tianpeng, do you know where you are now?" Ksitigarbha asked Li Taibai.

After listening to Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva's words, Li Taibai frowned.

"Bodhisattva, there are beautiful scenery everywhere here, and it is incompatible with the underworld. The world has said that you are in the [-]th floor of hell, but it seems that you also have your own free time."

Li Taibai said to Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva.

Hearing Li Taibai's words, Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva would shake his head.

"Marshal Tianpeng, you are wrong. Since I went deep into the underworld, I have never stepped out of the eighteenth floor of hell."

After listening to the words of Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva, Li Taibai was shocked, "Bodhisattva, do you mean that this is the No.18 hell?"

"That's right, children can be taught. This is the No. 18 hell." Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva nodded and replied.

After hearing Bodhisattva Ksitigarbha's words, Li Taibai became more and more suspicious.

"Bodhisattva, why do the first 17 levels of hell look extremely cruel and bloody, but this place is full of life, shouldn't it be that the lower levels are more eerie and terrifying?" Li Taibai asked Ksitigarbha.

"Marshal Canopy, you are wrong. This No. 18 hell is not the same as the first 17 hells. This place is in a mysterious world. The first 17 hells are only for the crimes suffered by ordinary people in the world, so that they can be punished. , and this No.18 hell is to test the heart."

"Test your heart..."

Li Taibai murmured repeatedly.

"That's right, Marshal Canopy, everything here is both truth and illusion. No. 18 hell, you can understand it as a burst of illusory effects. Everything that emerges here is your inner world, and he will emerge from you. What you yearn for in your heart, if you are greedy for money, then tell the prisoners that No.18 Hell will be an endless golden mountain. If you are greedy for power, then this is the place where you will worship the general. He will target you The needs of the heart, give you the corresponding things, but although these things exist in front of your eyes, you will never get them, this is the punishment for those who are greedy, angry and ignorant."

"On the contrary, if you have a calm heart and no desire for everything, then this place will be a fairyland."

Ksitigarbha said to Li Taibai.

He had heard the words of Bodhisattva Ksitigarbha, and Li Taibai finally realized it.

"Bodhisattva, because your heart is pure and you teach people to be good, so this place is a place of beautiful mountains and rivers for you, right?" Li Taibai asked Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva.

"Yes, indeed."

"Since this is the case, I dare to ask Bodhisattva, the purpose of my trip is to find Empress Houtu, who has transformed into the six realms. I want to ask Bodhisattva for advice. Where should I go?" Li Taibai asked Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva.

After listening to Li Taibai's words, Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva laughed out loud.

"Marshal Tianpeng, I thought you were a smart person, but I didn't expect you to be so stupid. Since Empress Empress Dowager has already spoken, there is no place for him to stay here. The whole underworld is the incarnation of Empress Empress Dowager Earth .”

Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva said to Li Taibai.

"Then Bodhisattva, since this is the case, but I have something to discuss with Empress Houtu, how can I communicate with him?" Li Taibai asked Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva again.