Taiyi Dao Fruit

After discussing the next step of action, Jiang Liuguang transformed into a stream of Primordial Qi and returned to the Great Sun in the sky. It seemed that what he said was true; it was indeed difficult to control the True Sun Fire.

This, in Jiang Li's view, seemed somewhat off.

Generally speaking, such phenomena of difficult control typically occur in cultivators transitioning their cultivation paths. Because previously they weren't on this path, even if they accommodate a Dao Fruit, it's still hard to quickly adapt to the Dao Fruit Divine Power and new strength, requiring a lot of time for honing.

The Jiang family's Dao Fruit mainly consists of the Human Species and Divine Attributes, similar to the Dinghu Sect, while the Three-legged Golden Crow is undoubtedly a Demonic Attribute Dao Fruit. It's highly likely that Jiang Liuguang transitioned to the demonic Dao, which led to such changes.

'But since he has already transitioned once, he dares to turn to the Buddha Country, attempting to ascend to the Great Sun Tathagata in the future?' Jiang Li felt suspicious.

Having already transitioned to the demonic Dao, and wanting to transition to the Buddhist Dao again, isn't he afraid of the mutual repulsion of Dao Fruits at all?

Although theoretically, the Three-legged Golden Crow and Great Sun Tathagata have some compatibility, they ultimately belong to two different paths. If Jiang Liuguang hadn't transitioned before, it wouldn't be a big concern, but wanting to transition a second time after one transition can only be described as rather insane.

With this thought in mind, Jiang Li left the Governor Mansion with Weitu and Guangli.

Before directly approaching the Jiang's Ancestral Land, time must be taken to fully grasp Da Xing City. This task was entrusted to the two Bodhisattvas and Jiang Li.

Seeing this, Shen Hou also insightfully took the initiative to lead two former inspectors out, stabilizing public sentiment.

Incidentally, it also left space for the three Great Masters to discuss.

Once everyone else had left, only the three Great Masters remained in the main hall of the Governor Mansion.

Guanyin gently raised her palm, lifting the Jade Purifying Bottle atop it, and with her other hand, pinched the willow branch in the bottle, lifted it, and lightly sprinkled it. A faint Buddha's energy formed a barrier, enveloping the main hall to prevent this discussion from being overheard by Wuzhiqi using his divine skills.

Although Wuzhiqi hadn't spoken directly, his Six Ears had already been revealed more than once, and anyone with common sense would guess he had a divine skill related to hearing.

After setting up the barrier, Guanyin looked at Manjusri and said, "That future Buddha friend from the Jiang family has too much of a calculating heart."

"Far and near, deliberately cold towards me and the Guanyin Buddha Friend, showing goodwill towards the fellow Manjusri Buddha Friend," Tan Wuwei also said, "I can understand Jiang Liuguang wanting to show that he's aligned with Manjusri Buddha Friend, but this gesture seems less than sincere, even exploitative. Manjusri Buddha Friend, have you really decided to give him the Great Sun Tathagata Dao Fruit?"

Calculating heart, distinct from scheming mind.

Scheming mind refers to one's depth of thought and city, while a calculating heart refers to a utilitarian attitude towards dealing with people and matters. The former represents a person's intelligence, while the latter reflects one's approach to others and things. Jiang Liuguang's excessive calculating heart made the two feel that he wasn't genuinely intent on joining the Buddha Country, possibly betraying their side in the future, hence their words.

"Precisely because of that, it's necessary to give him the Great Sun Tathagata Dao Fruit."

Manjusri showed no worry at all, and calmly said, "Cultivators bear the Dao Fruit, and the Dao Fruit can also influence the cultivator's nature. Among all the paths, Buddha, demon, and magic have the greatest impact on nature. The demonic and magical Dao Fruits excite a cultivator's innate desires, while Buddha Attribute Dao Fruit subtly guides cultivators towards the Dao of Buddhism."

"The Great Sun Tathagata Dao Fruit aligns with Jiang Liuguang. Once he acquires it, he will certainly meditate on it daily. Coupled with his practice of the Summoning Technique, gaining the incense belief, further catalyzing his compatibility with the Great Sun Tathagata Dao Fruit, deepening his change in nature, potentially even transforming his foundation into the Buddhist Path. By then, he'll realize that we are truly his fellow travelers, and he won't be able to leave the Buddha Country."

The change in nature is secondary, the key is binding Jiang Liuguang's future to the collective fate of the three. Nothing secures allegiance more than kindred spirits.

"But to give out the Great Sun Tathagata Dao Fruit for this isn't very prudent, and······"

Tan Wuwei gazed intently at Manjusri, "Buddha Friend, you're a bit hasty."

Manjusri's urgency was apparent to Jiang Li and also to Tan Wuwei.

The earlier failure against Tianxuan had already set back the Buddha Country's forces, and the emergence of the Awakened further pressed the situation. Now that Manjusri had gained the upper hand, it was natural to capitalize on victory to stabilize the situation.

Yet this brought about some undue haste.

"Buddha Friend, in reality, you need not worry about the Chief so much, even if he can repel Karma Tathagata, there will be others to constrain him." Tan Wuwei spoke with a deep meaning.

"But I don't want to rely on others."

Manjusri's expression remained calm, like a tranquil pool, serene and unperturbed, "I wish to rely on my own strength to directly face the Chief."

At this moment, what Manjusri's calm exterior revealed was a resolute will and fervent ambition.

"Buddha Friend, I know you still have strong support, but that support is not your kindred spirit, we are the ones on the same path."

Manjusri also replied to Tan Wuwei with an implied message, exhibiting strong confidence in his words, "How to proceed, I hope Buddha Friend will ponder more deeply."

He left with these words, then turned and walked out of the main hall.

Leaving Tan Wuwei and Guanyin inside, only to hear Tan Wuwei softly saying, "It seems, Manjusri Buddha Friend has considerable confidence in the ascent."

The only thing that could give rise to such thoughts in Manjusri is the prospect of ascension.

This suggested that Manjusri wasn't simply absorbing incense for the sake of it but essentially preparing for an ascension. It's uncertain which Dao Fruit he plans to ascend to, though.

The Buddha Country's heritage system is quite complete, with multiple Second Grade Dao Fruits. Eliminating the Tathagata Fruit targeted by the Awakened years ago, the choices remain the Great Sun Tathagata, Randeng Tathagata, and Medicine Buddha as the three Second Grade Dao Fruits, leaving one to wonder which one Manjusri intends to set as his goal.