Chapter 168 The Jade Emperor summons
As the disciples of the Internet Palace Review Department stared in astonishment, they saw this post with thousands of words discussing the similarities between Sanqing and Gu Zhenzai.

Then they talked about the dispute between Taoism and Buddhism, with various conspiracy theories floating around.

What does it mean that Laojun converted the barbarians into Buddhists and that Taoism and Buddhism were separated?
What is the meaning of "all three realms are suffering, how can there be happiness"? The Internet is indeed a bold attempt by Laojun...

Coupled with various chess theories, it makes people excited.

After reading a post, you won’t believe that many people have begun to doubt their lives.

I just feel like I have lived my life in vain, watching young ladies shaking their buttocks all day long. Looking at this post, every word is full of gems, and there are so many allusions involved that I have to look up many of them while reading them.

Soon, this post became an internet sensation, attracting a large number of copies and reposts, becoming one of the hot headlines.

I don't know how many people participated in it and discussed it with great interest.

Whenever my opinions attract attention, I feel a great sense of accomplishment.

As the incident developed, all kinds of strange speculations emerged.

What is Gu Zhenzai, the Taiyi Golden Immortal who has never appeared in the world?

What Gu Zhenzai is a powerful demon clan?
Some people even asked directly, couldn’t Gu Zhenzai be Gu Zhenzai himself?
Why is it that when a big shot of common origin appears, he must be the incarnation of some big shot?
When rumors were spreading, Buddhism suddenly and loudly announced its entry into major websites.

Especially after joining the Internet blog, the first blog post he published was about Gu Zhenzai.

——Now there is a living being named Gu Yunli, who walks in the human world. Although he is in the world of mortals, his heart is close to Bodhi. Looking at his words and deeds, they all reveal his natural Buddha nature, pure and untainted, with compassion in his heart. He accepts all things without overflowing, and contains all Dharmas without being full.

Everything Yunli did was in accordance with the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path. The network he created enlightened sentient beings with wisdom, protected the world with compassion, and always practiced the path of giving and forbearance to benefit sentient beings. He was truly a rare Mahayana Bodhisattva.

All Buddhist disciples who saw this were full of praise. I wish to bring Yunli into my Buddhist community, so that we can practice the Dharma together and attain Bodhi together. I hope Yunli can make a great wish, abandon worldly false attachments, learn Buddhism, realize the truth, and achieve the supreme enlightenment.

——Xiniu Hezhou·Lingshan

When the announcement came out, the entire network was shocked.

This is a blatant poaching. The phrase "always practice giving and forbearance" is extremely sarcastic.

This move directly ignited the anger of countless people in Jambudvīpa.

Under the propaganda of major networks in Jambu Continent, in the eyes of the people, Xiniuhe Continent can be described as hell on earth. The Buddhists' act of aiding and abetting the evil for the sake of merit and faith has long aroused the dissatisfaction of the people.

Now they are even trying to recruit Gu Yunli. If Gu Zhenzai really becomes a Buddhist, is the Internet still the Internet?

For a time, countless netizens rushed to this announcement and angrily criticized Buddhism.

Unfortunately, before everyone could curse enough, the Buddhist community closed the comments.

Many people were so angry that they went to the official Internet account and posted comments, forcing Gu Yunli to issue an announcement to politely reject the Buddhist invitation.

This incident also made the speculation about Gu Yunli's identity as a Buddhist disciple completely nonsense.

In fact, after the post "Gu Yunli is one of the incarnations of the Three Pure Ones" came out, the matter had already gone astray, and the originally serious discussion atmosphere gradually turned into entertainment amidst all kinds of discussions and speculations.

As soon as the Buddhist announcement came out, the boiling public opinion and the hot topics that dominated the charts even made many people feel disgusted.

"I'm so annoyed. There are 10 headlines and 7 of them are Gu Zhenzai. Why is it so difficult to read some news?"

"Let's stop discussing this. Gu Zhenzai is the Jade Emperor. What difference does it make to us?"

"Boring, nothing to do."

When fame spreads all over the world, slander will also follow.

Amid the discussions among the crowd, even the most lively events gradually became dull.

At this point, Gu Yunli finally breathed a sigh of relief. He wondered if he had pushed the other networks too hard.

The problem is, although he surrounded three sides and left one side open, he did not leave no way out. There are ways out everywhere outside the Southern Continent.

Although this way of survival is a bit narrow, it is still a way of survival, right?

"The building is about to collapse, and some people may take risks. Slandering is just an appetizer. People with bad tempers may do something ruthless. It is better to be careful recently."

As his thoughts wandered, Gu Yunli became alert.

Decided not to go out easily recently.

Although he has already achieved the level of a bodhisattva, this is, after all, a Buddhist practice. Once it is leaked, it will be like yellow mud falling out of one's crotch, which will be shit at best.

He didn't want to, so he decided to stay hidden. Suddenly, a sound as loud as a bell came from outside the secret room.

"In the network domain, Gu Zhenzai listened to the order:"

The sound of the decree being read startled Gu Yunli. He hurriedly left the secret room and saw that in the sky above the Internet Palace, clouds had rolled like surging waves, and faintly visible figures of fairies were standing in the air.

When he appeared, the thick colorful clouds rolled to both sides, revealing a dignified immortal wearing a scarlet official robe.

Gu Yunli took a quick glance and found that this person was not an immortal from the Earth Official lineage. It seemed that his status was much higher than that of Emperor Qingxu. Could it be an edict from the Jade Emperor?
While he was daydreaming, the immortal official who delivered the imperial edict came over, and the clouds extended and rolled away, supporting his footsteps.

Until in front of Gu Yunli.

"Your humble servant Gu Yunli, listen to your orders!"

Upon seeing this, Gu Yunli bowed with both hands and performed a great salute.

The immortal official had a blank expression on his face. He stretched out his hand and clenched it into the air. A golden scroll of divine decree appeared out of thin air.

Amid the shroud of fairy clouds and the endless rays of light, a faint fairy sound descended:

"The Imperial Court has issued an order to announce to the three realms: Gu Yunli, the True Lord of the Internet Realm, is to come to the Lingxiao Palace as soon as possible to discuss the great plans of the world, so as to calm the hearts of heaven and earth and determine the will of the people. This is my decree!"

Gone?

Gu Yunli was stunned. Such a big fuss, just to summon him into the palace to discuss matters?

Or is this the majesty of the Jade Emperor?
"Wei Chen accepts the order!"

Gu Yunli raised his hands, and the golden edict fell into his palms.

“Let’s go, Gu Zhenzai!”

The immortal official who delivered the decree invited him expressionlessly.

Gu Yunli looked at the expression of the immortal official who delivered the imperial edict, and his heart sank slightly.

His eyes inadvertently swept across the thick clouds behind the immortal official who delivered the imperial edict, as if there were tens of millions of heavenly soldiers and generals hiding there. It seemed that if he did not go to see the immortal official, he would be captured in minutes!
What's so serious?

The meaning of the view "to calm the hearts of heaven and earth and to settle the aspirations of the people" could be because of the identity of a Buddhist disciple?

Also, I usually offer so much incense, why didn’t Emperor Qingxu even notify me at the critical moment?
Gu Yunli's thoughts raced as he cupped his hands and said, "I am wearing plain clothes, and I am afraid that I will be inappropriate in front of the palace. Please allow me to change my clothes."

The immortal official who delivered the decree said, "Gu Zhenzai also has the strength of a celestial being, so why go to so much trouble? Just cast a spell. The Jade Emperor and all the officials are still waiting in the palace!"

Gu Yunli sighed inwardly and said, "Yes!"

The immortal official who delivered the decree waved his hand and summoned thick clouds, hiding Gu Yunli's figure. The thick clouds that filled the sky also retreated like the tide, leaving behind countless suspicions.

(End of this chapter)