"Pindao, um... Pindao Daoweizi is a Qi refiner in Yuxu Palace. This... Pindao is indeed the founder of Daowei Immortal Sect...
Back then, Pindao The Daowei Immortal Sect founded did have disputes with the Duxian Sect.
But this was due to the development of the Daowei Immortal Sect and its search for a place of worship.
The Youqin clan. The Honglin Kingdom happened to be between the two Fang Kingdoms that worshiped the Daowei Xian Sect, so they sent troops to attack and surprise the capital of the Honglin Kingdom.
This was a normal expansion of power at the time, and it was not Taoist. He also specifically warned everyone within the Xian Sect to try to avoid direct conflict with the Du Xian Sect, and prepared other Fang Kingdoms to replace the Hong Lin Kingdom with the Du Xian Sect.
This is certainly wrong. The Immortal Way cannot interfere with the secular world at will, but the Heavenly Court has not yet emerged at that time, and all the Immortal Sects in Zhongshen Continent acted in this way. It can be regarded as an ancient tradition.
Pin Tao Yuan accepted the Heavenly Court for this matter. Punishment."
In front of Lingxiao Palace, in the trial court.
Dao Weizi, wearing a silk-covered gray cloth robe, lowered his head and said these words.
On the steps directly in front, the Jade Emperor, who was sitting quietly behind the jade table, had an expressionless face at the moment, which made this immortal Taoist who had attained immortality feel quite stressed and sweating slightly on his forehead.
Because Li Changshou is no longer the chief judge, the previous trial venue has been renovated, and the chief judge is the Jade Emperor sitting in front of the palace door.
Under Li Changshou's suggestion, there will be no additional jury in this case. Many righteous gods in heaven stand on both sides of the steps and can make suggestions and speak out at any time.
The previous words were the result of Dao Weizi’s careful consideration, and were within Li Changshou’s expectation.
If Dao Weizi comes up and directly throws all the responsibility on Ran Deng, it will have the opposite effect.
Dao Weizi’s statement at this time is most likely to have nothing to do with Chanjiao’s attitude. After all, he is not an important figure in Chanjiao.
Li Changshou stood directly under the steps, standing quietly without saying anything.
In front of the palace gate, the Jade Emperor softly chanted a word or two and said slowly:
"Dao Weizi, all the words you say at this time will affect the case in the future." The key to the direction.
I am sitting here, don’t dare to tell the truth because of fear in your heart.
God is always watching you.”
< p>Dao Weizi's body trembled, and he smiled bitterly in his heart.After all, he is also an Immortal Immortal, and he is also a person in the teachings. Everyday he goes there to enjoy the scenery. Occasionally he goes to various banquets in East Kunlun, and it is only when he listens to flattery that his ears soften.
But here, he seems to have become a 'vulnerable group'.
Dao Weizi glanced secretly at the deputy leader Ran Deng who was standing quietly in front of him on the right, and then looked a little further away at Senior Brother Guangchengzi, the talker of Yuxu Palace, with mixed thoughts in his heart.
He never expected that this matter would involve him.
Today is not to say that the Heavenly Court used Chang’e’s false accusation against the Heavenly Generals to explain their teachings to the deputy leader.Is it to launch an attack to establish the superiority of heaven over the great religion of saints?
Why did it suddenly get involved with the Daowei Immortal Sect?
But Dao Weizi is a smart Taoist.
Suddenly being called by the Heavenly Winged Marshal Golden-winged Dapeng, he was wondering what happened;
Although he didn't expect anything.
When he was brought to the general of Heaven by Brother Chi Jing, Dao Weizi heard the voice of Chi Jing...
'After going to Heaven, if anyone asks, Say what you should say and what you shouldn't say carefully. ’
So Dao Weizi weighed the whole journey and arrived at the Heavenly Court. After listening to what Taibai Jinxing, the Supreme God of Heavenly Court, said during the previous interrogation, he immediately understood what was going on.
How could Dao Weizi not know about this?
When the deputy leader of Randen came to him, he thought that a bright road lay in front of him, and he must seize the opportunity.
If the deputy leader of Ran Deng is happy, then wouldn’t he be able to be promoted to a direct disciple of Chanjiao, get the opportunity to listen to the sermon in front of the saint, be appreciated by the saint accidentally, and become a core disciple of Chanjiao? Ranked as the 13th Golden Immortal of Chanjiao...
Oh, what a pity.
The deputy leader of Ran Deng suffered a loss at that time, and was calculated by Taibai Jinxing, who was sitting behind the long table today, and lost most of the treasures accumulated over countless years...
Wei Zi was scolded a few times for this, and has been practicing in seclusion in Yuxu Palace ever since.
Didn’t dare to think too much in his heart, Dao Weizi thought for a moment or two, pondered for a few times, and said: "I didn’t tell lies."
The Jade Emperor nodded slowly, With a gentle wave of his left hand, a ray of golden light shot into the sky above the Lingxiao Palace, and a calm voice spread everywhere:
"Heaven is the judge."
Boom!
A purple-black thunder dragon appeared out of thin air and passed over Dao Weizi’s head, showing its teeth and claws with overwhelming power!
The somewhat terrifying power of heaven crashed down, and Dao Weizi's body trembled. He raised his head and glanced at the sky, his eyes full of fear.
"This, this..."
The Jade Emperor chuckled softly and said: "You are a disciple of a great religion, I will give you this opportunity, otherwise you will be punished by heaven next time It’s not just to scare you, but it’s happening to you!
If you dare to speak nonsense, I will not spare you!”
< p>Dao Weizi quickly lowered his head and made a deep bow, his pupils trembled from side to side, and he suddenly took a breath of cold air.What can we do?
Suddenly I heard Li Changshou sigh:
"Your Majesty, Dao Weizi must be afraid of people here, so he dare not tell the truth.
How about this, you personally make a verbal decree, and as long as Dao Weizi reveals the truth, our heavenly court will not only guarantee him, but also explain to Chan Jiao and exempt him from some of the guilt.
From this point of view, Dao Weizi is not a master of evil, but he has to respect the orders of a certain deputy leader."
Dao Weizi's Adam's apple trembled, and he almost did.Just nodded in agreement.
The Jade Emperor nodded slowly and said: "What Ai Qing said is absolutely true, Dao Weizi, I gave you such a promise, how dare you speak now?"
"Poor Taoist, poor Taoist..."
"Oh," Guangchengzi said, "If you have anything to say, just say it. Just tell the truth about what happened back then.
Although this matter It’s about the deputy leader of Ran Deng, but today the Emperor of the World is suing, so it’s a good thing that you can’t be implicated.”
“Hey, senior brother, you also know about this...”
Dao Weizi sighed and was about to speak.
Li Changshou suddenly said: "Dao Weizi, why don't you sit down and talk, calm your mind."
Besides, the futon originally given to Wei Liusun was quickly moved by the general. After hugging him, how could Dao Weizi dare not obey?
After sitting down cross-legged, Dao Weizi felt that he had a little more confidence.
He thought for a moment, glanced at Ran Deng's gloomy face, and said slowly:
"Every fellow Taoist in Heaven must also know that before Heaven has yet to rise, This is the same principle among immortals. Mortals want elixirs to extend their lives, and immortals want to gain good fortune. Most of them will control some kingdoms and tribes openly and secretly.
At that time, no one said that this was wrong. The subject is also a human race.
Of course, according to the rules set by the Heavenly Court, this kind of thing is indeed wrong, and Pindao has already ordered Daowei Xianzong to stop squeezing the mortal kingdom..."
“To get to the point,” Li Changshou interrupted his ramblings and said firmly, “The problem now is that you are the one who besieged the Honglin Kingdom, attacked the Honglin Kingdom at night, and ordered the killing of the men of the contemporary Emperor clan. Dao Weizi himself?"
Hearing this, Dao Weizi became anxious.
“How could this be a poor Taoist?
Although a poor Taoist is not a great benevolent person, he also knows that it is not easy for living beings to survive. There is a bottom line.
Which righteous Qi practitioner would kill mortals for no reason?”
Li Changshou said calmly: “That’s not the case. You gave the order, but someone instigated it?"
"Pin Dao can't explain this," Dao Weizi glanced at Ran Deng and whispered, "Pin Tao is just the current head of Dao Wei Xian Sect. The door was led to the front of the deputy leader of Randen, and all the arrangements were made by the deputy leader of Randen."
Li Changshou looked surprised and turned to tell the Jade Emperor.
He added: "Your Majesty, Marshal Jinpeng has summoned the current head of Daowei Xianzong and several important elders."
"Pass."
< p>The Jade Emperor said with a cold face, Mugong shouted from the side, and several figures were escorted by heavenly soldiers and generals.This time the heavenly soldiers and generals were not polite, one person shouted: "Kneel down!"
The legs of these ordinary golden immortal level veterans trembled, and they bowed their heads and knelt down. , not even daring to raise his head.
A certain ordinary official in heaven who said that he was a witness but not the chief judge kept talking at this time.After questioning, these Changsheng Immortals from the Immortal Sect, who were affiliated with Chanjiao, all opened their mouths and admitted the matter one by one.
"Deputy Leader Randeng personally ordered Xiaoxian to first control the two tribes near Honglin Kingdom, Dongli and Haiti.
Deputy Leader Randeng is an ancient powerful, The deputy leader of Chanjiao must be respectful to all teachers when they meet him, and Xiaoxian will not dare to be disrespectful..."
"Are there any details?"
"Details, details... "
"How to control these two tribes?"
The leader sighed: "Returning to Mr. Taibai Xing, this matter is a little bit difficult to talk about. The Immortal Sect usually works with the human race. The ordinary country will negotiate, first give them benefits, and then gradually contact them.
If a country already has immortal power, it will have to play games in secret, negotiate step by step, and finally decide the winner. It will basically not happen. A huge conflict broke out.
But the deputy leader of Randen was pressing hard and only gave us a few months. To see results immediately, we had to use some strategies..."< /p>
"What's the plan?"
"Choose a female disciple with average qualifications but outstanding appearance, and use some confusing elixirs to control the leaders of the two tribes... "
Li Changshou frowned and said, "Is this the order of the deputy leader of Randen?"
"Yes, yes"
The leader lowered his head and sighed. , the surrounding heavenly gods and gods were in an uproar.
Master Taiyi narrowed his eyes. Even though his mouth was sealed, he could still make a resounding comment:
"Uuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu" Cough!”
Although such details are small, they ruin the image of the ancient power and master of teaching.
Li Changshou sighed and continued to inquire about various details, directly revealing the tragedy of Honglin Kingdom that night.
Half an hour later, the emotions of the immortals and gods were aroused, and they glared at the lamps.
In the magic circle deep in the Taibai Hall, Li Changshou's paper Taoist squatted together with the Jade Emperor's incarnation, Tsuen Dong, and exchanged a few words in a low voice.
In front of the Lingxiao Palace, the Jade Emperor waved his hand, and all the witnesses from the Daowei Immortal Sect exited.
The Jade Emperor sighed: "Ren Deng Taoist, if your thoughts can be used on the right path, the world will be much more stable."
There is a righteous god in heaven on the steps. He took two steps forward and saluted the Jade Emperor and reported:
"Your Majesty!
The matter of Rendeng Taoist relying on his own power to harm the contemporary human emperor family has been found out!< /p>
Your Majesty, please punish me severely!"
The Jade Emperor said: "My dear, don't be anxious. Although this matter has become clear, what happened today is to set a precedent for the future of heaven. For reference, you still have to pay attention to every detail.
Chang Geng Aiqing, you said before that you have physical evidence, where is this physical evidence?”
“Your Majesty,” Li Changshou bowed his head. , took out a photo ball from his sleeve, "This is physical evidence."
The Jade Emperor said: "Let's take a look."
"Yes!"
Li Changshou responded and activated the photo ball, which immediately revealed a picture of a starry night.
Randeng was sitting cross-legged on the cloud, his five-color divine light shining on his body, and the glazed pagoda in his hand instantly moved away from him.
At the same time, a water-blue halo slowly swayed, twenty-four big stars shone, Ran Deng's figure paused momentarily, and the world was completely blocked.
A Taoist priest wearing armor and a beautiful beard fell from the sky, shouting hurriedly:
‘Don’t be afraid, Deputy Leader of Randen! Pindao has protected you! Everyone, please give Zhao Gongming some face and don’t fight me again! ’
‘Oops! Why is my baby so bad? What's wrong with not obeying orders? ’
The screen stopped abruptly.
In fact, there is still a link to divide the spoils later. For this, you still have to pay attention to the image of yourself and Brother Zhao.
Such as this, all the immortals and gods almost laughed out loud.
As long as Ran Deng is brought into the role of 'villain' in advance, watching the scene of Ran Deng suffering a loss will always bring great joy.
Brother Gongming was blushing at the moment. He was sitting there looking down to the side, and was teased by Qiong Xiao's eyes.
"It's beautifully done."
The Golden Spirit Mother said calmly. Zhao Gongming's spirit was shaken. He straightened his chest and raised his head, and sat down in the Taishi chair, showing his domineering attitude.
Li Changshou used his magical power to push the photo ball in front of Mu Gong, who kept it as evidence.
"Chang Geng loves Qing," the Jade Emperor asked with a smile, "What other procedures are there to go through next?"
Really go through the process.
"Your Majesty, the physical evidence is here and the witnesses are complete. The next step is to ask Ran Deng whether he has confessed."
After saying this, Li Changshou turned to look at Ran Deng and said: " Presumably, the deputy leader doesn't want to say anything at this time."
Randeng smiled slightly when he heard this, and said calmly: "Taibai Xingjun has arranged everything. Well, it is useless to talk too much.
But the poor way has been like this since ancient times. Planning and calculation are the foundation of today's heaven. By punishing the poor Taoist in this way, all the ancient Qi refiners in the ancient world will be held in your hands for you to use.
What a trick! >
It’s just Mr. Taibai Xing, Heavenly Court has become what it is today with the support of Dao Sect, and now it’s about to attack the deputy leader of Dao Sect to establish its authority. Do you feel at ease around you?”
Many immortals thought for a moment and felt that there was some truth in this statement.
Li Changshou chuckled and faced the challenge calmly:
"Deputy Leader Ran Deng's words are wrong.
Heaven is not trying to hold someone's hand. , I didn’t think about urging anyone. This world is very big, but it is only five continents and three thousand worlds.
Heaven relies on the way of heaven, and seeks the stability of heaven and earth. It is the vicissitudes of the right path.
Deputy Leader Ran Deng actually does not need to deflect conflicts. Among the powerful and powerful people on earth today, who is going to be with you? Who is connected with you?
Western religion?
When you ordered the massacre of the Youqin clan, you probably didn’t expect that they would become the contemporary human emperors and gather the fate of the human race, right?
This is the retribution God gives you.
Can you plead guilty to this case? "
Randeng closed his eyes and said nothing, standing there quietly, as if he didn't care about anything.
Li Changshou nodded, turned around and bowed to the Jade Emperor :"His Majesty! The deputy leader of Ran Deng refuses to plead guilty. Can you please ask Heaven to show him his guilt? "
The Jade Emperor was about to speak, but Ran Deng said: "No need, I admit this, it was done by a poor man. "
Li Changshou answered immediately, with a cold light in his eyes: "Since Ran Deng has confessed his guilt, I beg your Majesty to issue an order to punish him!" "
"Your Majesty the Jade Emperor! "
Randeng Taoist took half a step forward, and thunder suddenly appeared around him, turning into a cage to trap him.
Randeng said firmly: "Heaven really wants to Killing the deputy leader of the Chan Cult and completely breaking with the Sage Cult? Please think again, Your Majesty the Jade Emperor, Taibai Xingjun and Pindao are life and death enemies!
Pindao tried to kill him several times and then quickly, and he tried to ruin Pindao's reputation several times.
How can all the creatures in the world be convinced when such personal hatred is mixed into the official affairs of heaven! "
The Jade Emperor frowned.
He was not obsessed with how to deal with this matter. He and his parents, Geng and Aiqing, had already made a decision;
The Jade Emperor I'm just a little tired of this Taoist monk, Ran Deng. Although all living beings are seeking to survive and avoid death, Ran Deng's words are so continuous that many immortals and gods around him have been affected.
What a powerful deputy interpreter. Leader.
No wonder Chang Geng said - [If Ran Deng is not nailed in front of Lingxiao Hall today, there will be serious trouble in the future]
There is one person in the crowd. A civil servant from Heaven stood up and said loudly:
"Your Majesty! Since Ran Deng has confessed his crime, why should he listen to his monstrous words to confuse the public?
Taibai Xingjun will get rid of this corrupt, despicable ancient creature, for both public and private purposes!
The reason why Lord Taibai Xing formed a deadly feud with Ran Deng is that it just means that Lord Taibai Star hates evil as much as he hates it!
Your Majesty, please recall that when Lord Taibai Xing was enmity with the deputy leader of the great saint sect like Ran Deng, Lord Taibai Star did not have high power or important position, and he was just an ordinary disciple of the Human Sect!
He can compete with an ancient crocodile like Ran Deng in a battle of wits and courage, and win through mediation. Doesn’t this just mean that Heaven has the protection of Heaven, and Lord Taibai Xing has Heaven’s help!
Who is right and who is wrong will be judged! "
The Jade Emperor's eyes lit up and he asked with a smile: "What is your position?" "
The court official said in a low voice: "The little god Wang Shan, not long after entering the heaven, he was on an errand in Jingtian Hall. "
"Transferred to the Tongming Hall, the rank is upgraded to the fifth level," the Jade Emperor said calmly, and then waved his hand.
Wang Shan kept his face.He was so happy that he immediately bowed his head and left without saying any words of refusal.
The occasion is wrong.
When Li Changshou saw this, a faint smile appeared on his lips, but he unexpectedly discovered a future pillar of heaven.
Ignoring Wang Shan for the moment, Li Changshou stared at Ran Deng and said calmly: "Deputy Leader Ran Deng, don't you want to argue?"
Randeng shook his head slightly, his eyes filled with contentment. With a look of regret, he sighed: "Heavenly Court, it's nothing more than this!"
"Take it!"
Li Changshou shouted, and heavenly soldiers and generals swarmed up beside him. The power suddenly became extremely strong, and lightning flashed in front of Lingxiao Palace!
Besides, Zhao Gongming stood up, Jin Pengniao held the small killing gun, the phantom of the Dharma Body was already behind the Golden Spirit Mother, and the Yunxiao Fairy on the steps had the Hunyuan Golden Dou in her hand. Golden light blooms...
As long as Ran Deng dares to resist, they don't mind joining forces to suppress it directly.
Guang Chengzi clenched his fists in his sleeves, but stood up slowly, his face extremely complicated;
Master Yuding raised his hand and pressed Taiyi's shoulder, fearing that Master Taiyi would directly Rushed out.
Huang Long's reaction was the most realistic. At this moment, he looked at Ran Deng in panic. He wanted to speak but didn't know how to speak. He was afraid that a big battle would follow and Ran Deng died tragically in front of Lingxiao Palace.
On Ran Deng's shoulder, a spiritual lamp appeared, and a fierce look flashed across his eyes...
At this moment!
唳——
With a loud cry, a flash of white light appeared on the horizon, but in the next moment it rushed a hundred miles away, and a calm cry resonated with the avenue and spread throughout the country. Thousands of miles here.
"Please don't take action. I'm here with the sage's decree."
The sage's decree?
A flash of thought quickly flashed through Li Changshou's eyes, and he raised his hand to make a stop gesture. The heavenly soldiers and generals who had originally rushed towards the lamp immediately stopped and quickly retreated.
The light of the spiritual lantern on Ran Deng’s shoulder converged, and there was a bit of throbbing in his eyes.
Qiong Xiao curled up the corners of her mouth and sighed: "Trouble, the real expert in teaching is here."
One day the general cursed: "Who dares to break into the heaven! ”
But the Jade Emperor raised his hand to indicate that he would not say much that day.
The eyes of Tao Dao Immortals gathered towards the visitor, and those who knew the Immortal had already revealed the name of this Immortal.
The Antarctic Immortal.
This old immortal with a strange face, leaning on a peach wood crutch, stood on the back of the white crane. He was no longer in a hurry and walked forward slowly.
Behind him, there were several streams of light chasing after him, but it was the heavenly general guarding the gate who was completely unable to stop the old god just now.
The three divine swords hanging on the Heavenly Gate showed no response to him, as if Heaven allowed him to come and go freely in the Heavenly Court.
Li Changshou sent a message to those generals to give some instructions.
"Report——"
The famous general moved forward at full speed, rushed to the Lingxiao Palace first, got down on one knee and shouted loudly:
"The Nanji Immortal, a disciple of the Saint of Chanjiao, is asking for an audience outside the Zhongtian Gate!"
The old Taoist on the white crane showed a faint smile, and a relaxed and easy-going voice followed:
p>
"Due to the urgent situation, poor Taoists often behave rudely. My master, Yuqing Sage Yuanshi Tianzun, has a law to punish me. After the master's decree is passed on, I ask the Heavenly Court to punish me."
Taiwan White House. , the two avatars communicated quickly and secretly.
In front of the Lingxiao Palace, the Jade Emperor said with a smile:
"Since the saint's dharma is on his body, there is no need to pursue the matter of the immortal man breaking into the heavenly gate.
< p>I wonder what the decree of Saint Yuqing is?"The Antarctic Immortal made a bow from a distance, took a step from the white crane, and seemed to have crashed into a cloud of white clouds, and then walked from the front of Lingxiao Palace. Show up.
The white crane was waiting in the clouds in the distance, but it did not turn into a child.
The Antarctic Immortal bowed forward, first greeted the Jade Emperor and the Queen Mother, and then bowed to Li Changshou and Mugong respectively. Then he stood up to greet Guangchengzi, Zhao Gongming, Yunxiao and other eight masters of the Taoist sect. Bow and greet each other.
Zhenren Taiyi took the opportunity to unlock his magic weapon to suppress his mouth.
A peaceful and reassuring Taoist rhyme circulated, and the Antarctic Immortal Old Man said slowly:
"Today's events have become an uproar, and have spread throughout the three realms. .
The teacher said that this matter should not be delayed for a long time, and the heavenly court will deal with it as soon as possible."
After saying this, the Antarctic Immortal looked at Taoist Ran Deng and said with a smile: "Deputy leader, the teacher ordered. Don't hold on to your magical power."
Ren Deng Taoist sighed and said in a low voice: "Respect the leader's order."
Li Changshou frowned slightly at this time. With his ability to understand, he couldn't figure out what the saint's decree meant at this time.
Sure enough, a saint is still a saint, and he always comes up with questions.
Li Changshou's thoughts quickly circulated, and he smiled and said: "Senior brother, are you also here to plead for the deputy leader Ran Deng?"
"Senior brother, please don't misunderstand," Antarctic Immortal Weng Zhu said Holding the cane, he said in a gentle voice, "Pindao is just here under orders to convey the teacher's will, and also asks Heaven to make a judgment as soon as possible.
However, Pindao has some doubts and wants to ask Chang Geng."
Coming.
This hidden master of Chanjiao is about to take action!
Li Changshou restarted Kongming Taoist Heart and made a gesture of invitation: "Brother, please enlighten me."
"Actually, it is just a small problem," the Antarctic Immortal smiled and said, " Before the rise of Heaven, the creatures in the three realms did not know the rules of Heaven and did not hear the name of Heaven. They all acted according to the ancient and ancient rules.
Due to the old grudge against you, Junior Brother Chang Geng, the deputy leader Ran Deng plotted revenge. Wrong, but these were all before the rise of Heaven. I am afraid that the deputy leader of Ran Deng did not know how the rules of Heaven were determined, and he did not know what the philosophy of Heaven was.
In other words, the law had not been established at that time, and the creatures had not yet been established. Knowing that if you do such a wrong thing without knowing it, should you show some mercy and reduce your guilt as appropriate?
Pindao knows that the heavenly rules have existed for a long time, but the rules are constantly being improved and have not been announced to the three realms.
Presumably, when Deputy Leader Ran Deng plotted against the Youqin clan, if he had known the rules of heaven and the concepts of heaven, he would have lost his way and not done such a disobedient thing to heaven.
Junior brother Chang Geng, tell me, is this correct? "
Li Changshou:...
The word "service" in capital letters.
Randeng sighed beside him: "The poor Taoist has never known this day until now." What are the rules? "
A comeback?
Li Changshou suddenly raised his head and sighed: "In that case... all the immortals and gods shunned, and the irrelevant people retreated.
Li Changshou, a poor Taoist Taiqing disciple, and the deputy leader of Chanjiao Ran Deng settled old accounts, and only one of the two remained. "
After he finished speaking, Zhao Gongming, Yunxiao, Qiongxiao, and Jinling Holy Mother stood up with cold expressions.
The Jade Emperor appeared at the same time as the Queen Mother and Long Ji. Disappeared, but the heavenly general Chuandong flew quickly from the Taiyuan Palace.
Shou did not hesitate to fight.