Taiyi Dao Fruit

Offering one's own telekinesis is akin to dividing divine consciousness.

The impacts on aspects like Qi Shu aren't worth mentioning, as they can be compensated for. However, the potential exposure of one's thinking patterns and cultivation technique foundation to others is already a significant flaw.

Especially if it falls into Manjusri's hands, who excels in the Summoning Technique, that "potential" can be completely omitted.

Guanyin previously agreed to share her telekinesis because the subject was the Tathagata Fruit, and the person being helped was Jiang Liuguang, someone just starting to dabble in the Summoning Technique.

Jiang Liuguang himself hadn't even achieved Dharma Manifestation, so Guanyin's telekinesis was at most a one-time energy source to enable the Tathagata Fruit to suppress Jiang Liuguang's wounds.

If it were Manjusri, no matter how bleak the situation or how much it was discussed, Guanyin would never take such action.

The revealed secrets in Manjusri's hands would be enough to counter Guanyin.

Moreover, if Guanyin learned the details, wouldn't it reveal Manjusri's intentions for advancement?

No matter the reason, Manjusri must disguise his actions to achieve his goals.

"Not allowing Tan Wuwei to come is also because of the Tathagata Dharma Form, right?"

Jiang Li gripped the Sun-shooting Bow tightly and said, "Even though you concealed truths and falsehoods with 'Gui Cang Yi,' preventing both me and Daoist Master Guang Cheng from seeing your Dharma Form, Tan Wuwei's divine skills directly reverse knowledge of the future and could detect your intentions first."

Tan Wuwei's divine skills cannot see through the present but can foresee the future first. Even if her foresight is limited, it is enough to detect the emergence of the Tathagata Dharma Form.

If she exposes Manjusri's intentions, it would cause Manjusri's efforts to fail.

Therefore, Tan Wuwei must not come, even if her divine skills would help our side take the initiative.

"Indeed."

Manjusri nodded and smiled, saying, "For years, I've delved deeply into the Yi Dao. In terms of Yi Dao, even your mentor Tianxuan can't match me. It was I who concealed the destiny and Life Chart of the Jiang family's disciples, allowing them to hide their identities and enter the Dinghu Sect. Your Mentor Tianxuan and Guang Cheng, you all are revered as Yi Dao experts second only to the Great Venerable, but you don't know that the true master has always been hiding in the shadows."

With the plot going as planned, Manjusri was full of vigor, reminiscent of youthful madness, even recounting past events.

The ability to cloak the Jiang family's disciples' fate and allow them to enter the Dinghu Sect indeed showcases Manjusri's prowess. How he compares to Tianxuan, who now ascends to Doumu Yuanjun, is unknown. Back then, Tianxuan was probably inferior to him.

Despite possessing such cultivation in Yi Dao, he has always presented himself with Sword Dao. Even when the Jiang family's identity was exposed and Gui Cang Yi was revealed as his cultivation, others still regarded him the same as Daoist Guang Cheng, pairing Yi Dao with Sword Dao and overlooking his application in other areas.

This was all a deliberate stereotype he cultivated to mislead others.

"Was Jiang Zhuyang's death at my hands also within your expectations?" Jiang Li looked at the crimson great bow in his hands.

Without the Sun-shooting Bow, he wouldn't have believed he could swiftly kill Jiang Liuguang, nor would Guanyin have fallen into the trap. One could say the Sun-shooting Bow played a very crucial role in today's events.

"I was aware that Jiang Zhuyang coveted your Qi and power, seeking to usurp your achievements with Han Zhuo Dao Fruit," Manjusri showed a hint of regret, "Though I thought Jiang Zhuyang might not necessarily surpass you, I still let him pursue. If he could kill you, all the better; the Jiang Family would face Tianxuan's woman's furious revenge, and I could exploit this opportunity to have 'Jiang Liuguang' severely wounded by her. If he couldn't defeat you, the Sun-shooting Bow would fall into your hands. With the Golden Crow's appearance, neither your mentor nor you would ever pass up the Sun-shooting Bow."

"Still, I didn't expect Jiang Zhuyang to be such a waste, dying by your hand. This action allowed me to successfully execute the plan, but also caused the Jiang family to lose a fourth-rank."

At this, Manjusri sighed gently but showed little anger.

Now that the Tathagata Dharma Form is initially achieved, any sacrifice is worthwhile.

"Now, you should have no doubts and should return the Sun-shooting Bow, and then accept your defeat."

Manjusri's expression returned to calm, and the accomplishment of the Tathagata Dharma Form gave him complete confidence. Jiang Li and Daoist Guang Cheng couldn't make him feel apprehensive.

What if Jiang Li took the Sun-shooting Bow? Once his Tathagata Dharma Form was complete, it would surely return to the Jiang Family, into Manjusri's hands.

As he spoke, the Buddha Light fluctuated. It wasn't as explosively vast as before, yet it exuded a sense of universal saturation.

The Great Sun Tathagata, also known as Universal Illumination Vajra, signifies dispelling all darkness; the light of wisdom illuminates everywhere, without distinction between day and night, capable of nurturing all life.

All directions are under the illumination of the Great Sun Tathagata, and the light of wisdom is omnipresent.

Of course, Manjusri couldn't truly achieve illumination of all directions now. After all, he only craftily accomplished the Tathagata Dharma Form and didn't truly ascend to being the Great Sun Tathagata. Nevertheless, even so, he grasped a bit of the Buddhist Law essence of universal illumination.

Jiang Li immediately sensed the change in this one's strength, secretly gauging it, yet outwardly unperturbed, saying: "It seems Manjusri the Great Master has already gained some grasp over the Tathagata Dharma Form and can't wait anymore. Fellow Daoist Guang Cheng, are you ready?"

"This humble Daoist is prepared to let Manjusri the Great Master return disappointed." Daoist Guang Cheng's sword momentum surged, laughing heartily.