Taiyi Dao Fruit

Once the Buddha Country occupies a state, it can rapidly develop faith, turning it into an impervious stronghold, thereby also swiftly strengthening and improving the external Dharma Manifestation of Manjusri and others.

Unless the other party resorts to harming the common people, they can only watch as our side grows stronger.

Regarding harm to ordinary people, not to mention Guang Cheng and Mo Xuankong's nature, which ensures they will not commit wanton slaughter, even the court's own stance determines they will not massacre the populace of the fallen regions.

These people were originally citizens of the Great Zhou; causing a massacre would only serve as a pretext for the enemy to act righteously.

"Not necessarily."

Tan Wuwei, however, had a different perspective. Shaking his head, he said, "Others may be constrained for various reasons, but that Jiang Sikong will certainly not be. His mental state is like that of the Mystic Sect's Supreme Forget Love state—seemingly emotionless yet emotional, seemingly emotional yet emotionless. He appears to act with restraint, but if necessary, he will break all taboos."

Back then, it was Tan Wuwei who personally gave the Grandmaster Zhuang Zhou Dao Fruit to Jiang Li. Tan Wuwei knew the Promotion Ceremony for the Zhuang Zhou Dao Fruit and understood how terrifying the mental state would be for someone who could accommodate this Dao Fruit.

Though he harbors benevolent thoughts, such benevolence does not limit his mind, and the same applies to malevolent thoughts.

Upon hearing this, Manjusri's pupils slightly fluctuated, clearly swayed by Tan Wuwei's words. He also believed Jiang Li was capable of such actions.

After all, prior to this, Jiang Li had already personally slaughtered tens of thousands of Taiping Sect followers, with countless more indirectly dying by his hand.

"This kin of mine indeed warrants caution; we must take Yong Province before he returns."

Manjusri decided, "Let the monks rest here. No-Life Buddha Friend will guard Da Xing, while we head straight for Qi Mountain."

Jiang's Ancestral Land is in Qi Mountain, and if the other party retreats, they will also retreat to Jiang's Ancestral Land. Moreover, this time, they absolutely cannot retreat further.

If Jiang's Ancestral Land is taken, Jiang Li's rightful claim could be challenged.

Currently, Jiang Li can coerce the court alongside the Princess because he has been victorious in countless battles, shining like the Great Sun in the sky. Zhang Zhixuan died by Jiang Li's hand, setting a precedent of a fourth-rank defeating a third grade, and the Earth Uncle also suffered setbacks, surrendering the Great Zhou's Household Registration.

Such events have established Jiang Li's current status.

This is the benefit brought by fame.

However, if this Great Sun someday ceases to shine, it will face challenges from all sides.

Manjusri's move, one could say, strikes directly at the Yellow Dragon, hitting the critical point.

However...

'A bit too hasty.'

Jiang Li was right beside Manjusri, listening to his plot on how to deal with him, pondering in his mind, 'Manjusri is a bit hasty with this move. Yet, considering the Awakened has emerged, he can't help being anxious.'

No matter how much one opposes the Awakened, one must acknowledge the Awakened's formidable strength. Currently, the Awakened and Karma Tathagata have reunited after a long period, "conversing happily," otherwise Manjusri wouldn't dare tarnish reputations so blatantly.

At the same time, another person was quietly listening to their schemes.

In a corner outside the Governor Mansion, gentle water ripples flowed, and time passed invisibly. A figure listened quietly, muttering to himself, "The crafty younger brother is hidden well, even I can't find you. But you should be here, listening to Manjusri's strategy. How long can you withstand Manjusri's advance?"

He gently raised his hand, holding a faint Sword Qi between his fingers, "The Sword Qi that Manjusri emits is exactly the same as it was a hundred years ago, whether in change or strength. Is it that he hasn't improved in a hundred years? Or is he hiding something else? Jiang Li, the time for you to accept the Emperor Dao Fruit is not far away."