Taiyi Dao Fruit

The sword injury on Manjusri's body has disappeared, and from the outside, it looks as though he has completely healed.

As for the internal injuries, Jiang Li, even with the Heavenly Eye, could not investigate without alerting Manjusri, so he did not use it.

Even so, it was enough to astonish Jiang Li.

The Slaying Immortal Sword refined by Daoist Guang Cheng is not the original, but to call it a counterfeit would be unjust.

He merged it with his own Yin Yang Two Extremes Sword, attempting to recreate the Slaying Immortal Sword, and he indeed succeeded. Although the sword's level does not match the original, it has the foundation, at most it can be considered a low-tier version of the Slaying Immortal Sword, far from being a counterfeit.

Compared to the original, Daoist Guang Cheng's Slaying Immortal Sword, coupled with his dual cultivation, has less power but potential for improvement. If one day Daoist Guang Cheng's power matches that of Lingbao Tianzun, this Slaying Immortal Sword might rival the original.

Compared to the original, this sword is more suitable for Daoist Guang Cheng, as the original Slaying Immortal Sword could absolutely never be refined by him as his Lifebound Sword.

Guang Cheng's sword already embodies the essence of a Killing Sword, and even as the Sword Master, Guang Cheng faces backlash when using it, while the sword tip against the outside only highlights the Killing Sword's power even more.

The reason Guang Cheng's injuries are more severe is not only because of the backlash but also because he was wounded by Manjusri's Great Sun Tathagata Dharma Form. When it comes to the sword injuries alone, Manjusri is surely more seriously hurt.

And now, while Guang Cheng man cannot quickly recover from the backlash injuries to his arm, not even with the Jiang family's Innate Qi, Manjusri has already recovered from his injuries.

'Could it be that the Great Sun Tathagata Dharma Form has advanced further?'

Jiang Li speculated inwardly, maintaining a normal expression on the surface while saluting Manjusri with the other two.

"No need for such formalities, fellow Buddhist friends." Manjusri nodded and said.

He walked at the forefront, with Guanyin and Tan Wuwei slightly behind, not obvious but enough to indicate a subtle status difference.

These two demonstrated in this manner that they already stood below Manjusri.

After Jiang Li and the other two, Shen Hou arrived with two Inspectors, saluting Manjusri.

Upon seeing Shen Hou's salute, Manjusri accepted it calmly, showing no fear of this ominous Plague God.

Previously, Manjusri suggested Shen Hou could avoid saluting if possible. Even as a third grade, he had some reservations towards this ominous figure Shen Hou.

The more proficient one is in Yi Dao, the more they emphasize this aspect. Although the timing of Qi Shu isn't as exaggerated as common rumors, implying weak Qi Shu would inevitably be disastrous, there are still some drawbacks.

Manjusri, being a cautious person, constantly aware of his Qi Shu changes, naturally paid attention to it.

And now, it seems Manjusri believes Shen Hou can no longer trouble him in terms of Qi Shu.

After Shen Hou, it was the fifth-rank members from various parts of the Buddha Country who arrived.

In the Buddha Country, there are many fifth-rank individuals, not a few possessors of the Arhat Dao Fruit, but the prominent and strong ones are represented by the Sixteen Arhats.

After Hui Lun's promotion to the Dragon Subduing Arhat, the Sixteen Arhats became seventeen. Among the seventeen, Jiang Li slew the Crossing River Arhat and the Joyful Arhat, and later killed nine in the battle at Kunxu Mountain. Now, with Hui Lun still in the Buddha Country, only five came here.

The Buddha Arhat, Ear Digging Arhat, Contemplating Arhat, Smiling Lion Arhat, and Riding Elephant Arhat, they all practiced the Summoning Technique, belonging respectively to the ranks of Manjusri and Guanyin.

Following the retreat of the Awakened, Manjusri and Guanyin took control of Buddha Country's power, and most practitioners of the Summoning Technique are associated with them. While some still wish to follow the Awakened, truly dedicated ones are few.

The fourth grade still retains some choices, but the fifth-rank have almost none, forced to submit under the two to receive enough incense to aid their cultivation. Therefore, the Sixteen Arhats were all staunch supporters of the two.

Of course, that was in the past; now only five remain, nearly killed off by Jiang. This makes the middle and upper tiers of the Buddha Country somewhat sparse.

These people are now Manjusri's cohort.

Manjusri surveyed the surroundings, a Wisdom Round Light appeared behind his head, floating like a Great Sun, though the Dharma Form was not revealed, it felt as if they were in the Buddha Country; the very ground he walked on was a Pure Land.

"I have already achieved the Great Sun Tathagata Dharma Form, next I will govern Yong and Liang Twin Provinces, establishing a new Buddha's Pure Land."

The declaration made by Manjusri confirmed to everyone from whom the earlier Great Sun Tathagata Dharma Form originated. All Bodhisattvas, Arhats, and even Jiang Li, the fake monkey, offered their hearty congratulations: "Congratulations, Great Master."

Jiang Li particularly discerned from Manjusri's words his intentions.

'After Tan Wuwei, it's time for the fourth grade and fifth-rank.'

Since the time has come to collect incense, consolidate the Dharma Form; naturally, he will not spare those under his command.

The fourth grade Eight Heavenly Dragons and Guangli Bodhisattva already offered their Incense Fire Thought Power before heading east. When Manjusri condensed the Great Sun Tathagata Dharma Form earlier, Guangli Bodhisattva's Dharma Form also appeared, but Weituo Bodhisattva had not yet offered theirs.

Among the fifth-rank Arhats belonging to Guanyin, their Incense Fire Thought Power has not yet been offered either.

On the contrary, the Arhats who died had their followers collected by Manjusri, consolidating their Dharma Forms as well.

'Truly cautious,' Jiang Li thought secretly, perceiving Manjusri's intentions.

The call for the gathering of Thought Power was not merely for condensing the Dharma Form, but also to utilize Thought Power to understand the nature of individuals, ensuring control over subordinates.

Boldly plotting while cautiously advancing step by step, it's no wonder Manjusri, this Sixth Brother, could successfully deceive Guanyin.