Taiyi Dao Fruit

The Yin Yang Two Extremes Sword merged into a vague sword shadow, with ancient characters appearing on its primitive sword body. With one sword, the void was split, dividing all things in two.

Manjusri's spiritual sense warned him, even though he had already obtained the Tathagata Undestructible True Body, he still sensed an extreme crisis.

In an instant, multiple Dharma Manifestations appeared behind Manjusri.

Happy Arhat, with infinite Buddha Power.

Smiling Lion Arhat, with Undying Fortune Power.

Guangli Bodhisattva, with Heavenly Dragon Power.

Vajrapani Bodhisattva, with Golden Body Indestructible.

Combining the powers of all Dharma Forms, the Innate Eight Qi contained the Buddha Light, transforming into an unbegetting and undying Innate Buddha Qi. The Prajnaparamita Wisdom Sword transformed into a Sword Light cleaving heaven and earth, spanning a hundred zhang.

"Bodhisattva."

Manjusri recited the True Words, invoking the Bodhisattva Vehicle. The sword absorbed the indestructibility of Vajra, decisively cutting off karma, targeting precisely Daoist Guang Cheng's sword.

Facing Daoist Guang Cheng, Manjusri needed not restrain his Primordial Qi and could fully display his grand and vast Power, urging the sword momentum to its utmost.

When the two swords clashed, the Buddha Sword against the Dao Sword, one embodied the solidity of Vajra, the intent to annihilate karma of Bodhisattva, deeply mastering the samadhi of Buddhist Law, the other –

Only sharpness and destruction!

Completely lacking in the profound and elevated Dao, only starkly direct sharpness and destruction, the sword tips facing and intersecting without any sense of delay. In an instant, a chill ran down Manjusri's body.

A deep sword mark appeared on his shoulder, even the Tathagata Undestructible True Body was broken by this sword. A long narrow scar also appeared on the Prajnaparamita Wisdom Sword, splitting the sword from the tip to the middle of the sword body.

"Hmph!"

Manjusri groaned, and the Sword Light that had been severed exploded, with Sword Qi shooting and slashing toward Daoist Guang Cheng.

But at the same time, Daoist Guang Cheng was also maneuvering that blurry sword shadow, circling around his body.

"Zheng!"

Countless Sword Qi instantly extinguished, yet that sword shadow also seemed to have reached its limit before collapsing and disappearing. Daoist Guang Cheng's face turned pale, and his right hand holding the sword finger leaked fine blood beads, but he himself did not stop.

Vertical Earth Golden Light Technique!

His body transformed into golden light and approached swiftly, a small golden seal was launched from the golden light, striking directly at Manjusri's chest.

At the same time, Jiang Li, who had been above, suddenly appeared behind Manjusri. The All Heaven Divine Sha transformed into the form of the Great Circle Sword, hanging at his side, and then –

Heaven Cutting Sword Drawing Skill!

The pitch-black Sword Light broke the confines of space, slashing towards Manjusri's body.

Attacked from both sides, Sword Light and golden seal hit simultaneously. Manjusri's body shook, and ten-thousand-zhang Buddha Light burst forth from his body.

His entire being transformed into the form of the Great Sun Tathagata, with arms multiplying, shadowy and indistinct. Each arm raised a Dharma Form, Buddha Light rendering, pervasive in heaven and earth, auspicious cloud transforming, spanning in all four directions.

An unprecedented explosion descended upon the land, rocks and yellow earth continuously pulverized into fine powder, space refracting the Buddha Light like a mirror.

Two figures retreated in succession, with the front Daoist retreating half a li, his figure turning and stopping on top of the two Sword Lights.

The rear Jiang Li, riding the Gang Wind, plowed the ground for a hundred zhang before his figure stopped, stabilized by scarlet brilliance, Chi You's Flag somehow moved above his head.

"Cough—" Daoist Guang Cheng coughed lightly, blood appearing at the corner of his mouth, the drooping right hand now flowing with blood.

Jiang Li's expression turned slightly pale, but in an instant returned to normal, catching his breath promptly restored him to his peak condition.

As for Manjusri, hovering three chi above the ground, the Great Sun Tathagata Dharma Image's Buddha Light was restrained, faintly showing Manjusri's figure within.

"I indeed underestimated you all, but unfortunately······"

Manjusri looked down at his injured Tathagata Undestructible True Body, swallowed the blood rising to his throat, the rising intent to kill diluting the Buddha Intent on him.

This face-slapping came so suddenly; having just cultivated the Tathagata Undestructible True Body and then having it broken, made Manjusri, despite his fear, rise with a determination to kill.

Being outnumbered two to one was already proof enough that Manjusri's strength had advanced, yet it was still not matching his expectations.

However, today Jiang Li and Daoist Guang Cheng are sure to be defeated!

Thinking this, the Buddha Light intensified, the Great Sun Tathagata Dharma Image beginning to expand.

However, just as Manjusri's killing intent was at its peak, a faint wave intruded into his perception.

The Round Light of Wisdom reflected ripple-like water patterns, through which could be seen red Dragon Scales attached to a massive body, slowly moving.

'Great Venerable!' Manjusri's mind cleared.

He still had fight left in him, not to mention Guanyin had not yet intervened. Even though there was a rift born from the Great Sun Tathagata Dharma Image matter, when facing the enemy, the basic stance could still be maintained.

But, the most notorious troublemaker of all has come.

For the Great Venerable, stirring trouble is instinctual, seizing the opportunity completely unblemishing his respect as a strong being, and now, with Manjusri injured······

"We'll go!"

Decisive when necessary, Manjusri did not hesitate to abandon further battle, gave a gentle shout, and turned into a beam of Buddha Light, streaking across the void.

After all, the Great Sun Tathagata Dharma Image was already achieved, the goal already reached, even if unable to slay the strong enemy, he was unwilling but still left swiftly, without any hesitation.

Observing from the side, Guanyin saw this and also flashed with brilliance, flying away.

The two left just like that, leaving behind a devastated land, with only Jiang Li and the injured Daoist Guang Cheng remaining.

"Gone······"

Jiang Li saw the two leave abruptly, yet surprisingly felt no astonishment.

'It was the Great Venerable who intervened.'

If Manjusri hadn't left, how could Jiang Li accommodate the Emperor Dao Fruit?

By now, Jiang Li had already determined that Manjusri was the formidable adversary spoken of by the Great Venerable. He was someone who compelled Jiang Li to accommodate the Emperor Dao Fruit. This troublemaker had earlier seen through Manjusri's concealing strength, even detected Manjusri's intentions, which was why he had said those earlier words.

'Besides Guanyin, there's also Tan Wuwei. If Tan Wuwei offers his Telekinesis, Manjusri's strength would certainly rise again; it's somewhat problematic.'

Jiang Li thought.

Because he anticipated the Great Venerable's intervention, Jiang Li still withheld his trump card, but even if he used it, he couldn't defeat Manjusri.

"This troublemaker!"

Thinking of this, Jiang Li had to admit, the trouble-making skill of the Great Venerable was indeed unsurpassed.

At this thought, Jiang Li couldn't help but grin, as the Heavenly Charm True God elegantly appeared with a jade cigarette holder, her arrival heralded by curling smoke. She approached leisurely, without hurry, while looking distinctly at Jiang Li.