Taiyi Dao Fruit

Beside Jiang Li, Weituo had an impassive expression.

He also understood Manjusri's intentions. Manjusri was not hiding anything; anyone familiar with Buddhist scriptures could discern his meaning.

Weituo's involvement in the Eastern transmission of Buddhism was due to his friendship with Guangli Bodhisattva. In truth, he did not agree with Manjusri's actions, so naturally, he intended to express opposition.

But now that Manjusri had already taken control of the Buddha Country's eastward expedition, opposing him would be difficult against the wishes of the three Great Masters.

For a moment, Weituo's mind was unsettled.

Should he oppose?

Or comply?

That was the question.

Fortunately, he did not need to hesitate for long, as Jiang Li directly stepped forward and said, "The Great Master's Great Sun Tathagata Dharma Image seems to be related to Faith Telekinesis. In that case, Wuzhiqi is willing to lend a hand to the Great Master."

This decisiveness left Weituo and Guangli momentarily stunned, while everyone else focused their gaze on Jiang Li.

You, a half-converted demon god, how do you seem more enlightened than us of the Buddha Country?

Weituo and Guangli almost exposed their true mental state.

The three of them were undercover agents. After what had transpired, the two realized that this Great Saint was also a fake, actually Jiang Sikong in disguise.

This was literally a double-agent scenario, one within another.

Now, this as fake as can be Wuzhiqi was offering his Faith Telekinesis, and it was only because the two were Bodhisattvas with relevant Mental State Dao Fruits that they didn't cry out loud.

Even Manjusri didn't expect "Wuzhiqi" to be so decisive, when his primary target was obviously Weituo.

Moreover, "Wuzhiqi" hadn't even practiced the Summoning Technique or condensed his Dharma Form. His Telekinesis was actually less impactful than that of an Arhat.

However, since "Wuzhiqi" was so proactive, Manjusri naturally wouldn't refuse.

Though he didn't obtain the Dharma Form, perceiving his disposition was still worthwhile.

With this in mind, Manjusri was about to speak, but who knew—

"I too am willing to lend a hand to the Great Master."

Shen Hou also stepped forward, his loyalty manifest, "Poor Daoist and the Great Master are of one family, kindred in blood. Should the Great Master need anything, the Poor Daoist will not hesitate a bit."

Another enlightened one joined.

Everyone turned to look, but Shen Hou's action wasn't unexpected.

Most present were of the Buddha Country, and even "Wuzhiqi," this monkey, had nominally converted to the Buddha Country, making Shen Hou the Daoist seem somewhat out of place.

In order not to be ostracized, Shen Hou naturally needed to demonstrate loyalty.

And to Manjusri, Shen Hou's role was significant, making it impossible for him to be discarded; this display of loyalty was probably unnecessary. However, since Shen Hou showed loyalty, Manjusri naturally had to accept it.

"The heart of the two of you brings great comfort to me," Manjusri laughed, "Then I shall not be insincere; please."

"Then let this Poor Daoist go first."

Shen Hou spoke first, then bowed to Manjusri, reciting the name of the Great Sun Tathagata, "Namo Vairocana Buddha."

A dim and faint radiance flew out from the center of Shen Hou's brow, drawn by Invisible Power, landing in the Round Light behind Manjusri's head.

The slightly chaotic thoughts were perceived by Manjusri, making the Round Light slightly tremble.

'Shen Hou does not have enough faith in me, but he is indeed very loyal to the Jiang family,' Manjusri sensed the thoughts, generally understanding Shen Hou's disposition.

This was the disadvantage of offering one's Telekinesis.

To the ordinary Summoning Technique practitioner, Incense Fire Thought Power was just nourishment to bolster strength, but to a third-rank strong people like Manjusri, there was much more to be done with it.

Judging the opponent's devotion, even insight into their disposition, was an easy task.

While it wasn't exactly mind-reading, it was enough to give Manjusri a considerable understanding of the person offering Telekinesis.

Just like Shen Hou, at this moment Manjusri already saw through his heart and understood his intent.

Shen Hou originally belonged to Yuxu Temple and didn't have deep affinity with Manjusri. His displayed realization was based on the situation. His true loyalty lay with the Jiang family, not Manjusri.

His loyalty to the Jiang family could be summed up in one phrase: The sky can't have two suns; in my heart, there is only one sun, the Jiang family.

Loyalty!

That is enough.

Manjusri was not surprised or concerned by this, because—

'I am the Jiang family.'

With this thought, Manjusri looked at Jiang Li.

At this moment, the white-haired ape had also offered its Telekinesis, but its luster was slightly inferior to Shen Hou's.

After Manjusri absorbed this Telekinesis, he realized that this monkey's purity was even lower than Shen Hou's. Upon close inspection, he could sense devotion, but this devotion did not compare to Shen Hou's "only one sun in his heart for the Jiang family."

It could only be said that while they seemed fully enlightened, their enlightenment was significantly superficial.

However, this was sufficient.

If both of them were as devout as true believers, Manjusri would be suspicious instead.

After these two, the Riding Elephant Arhat, Ear Digging Arhat, and Contemplating Arhat under Guanyin's seat also paid their respects to Manjusri, allowing him to gather three kinds of Arhat Dharma Forms.

Finally, only Weituo was left.

Faced with everyone's attention, Weituo stepped forward expressionlessly, calmly bowed, recited a Buddhist chant, and also offered his Telekinesis.

Manjusri read from this the lack of recognition for himself and the loyalty to the Buddha Country and the Awakened, and smiled unsurprisingly, not acting against him as Weituo expected.

Manjusri considered that even someone like Tan Wuwei, who originally followed an outsider's orders, could be accommodated and subdued, so why fear Weituo, a mere fourth-rank?

Even if letting Weituo die on the battlefield would be better than acting against him.

After all, the Weituo Bodhisattva Dharma Image had already been gathered.

Qi Mechanism showed a barely noticeable fluctuation, a change in an instant, making Manjusri even more profound and inscrutable.

He smiled as if the true Buddha himself, with the human appearance overlapping with the Great Sun Tathagata Dharma Image, human resembling Tathagata, Tathagata transforming into human.

"Friends in Buddhism, although this seat has cultivated the Great Sun Tathagata Dharma Image, the enemy is not to be underestimated. Fortunately, the enemy's Daoist Guang Cheng has been injured by this seat and will not be at full strength for some time."

"In the next two days, everyone will lead the monks to universally spread around and outside Da Xing City, then march and secure Yong Province."

"Two days?" Shen Hou said after hearing this, "Great Master, two days might not be enough."

Gathering people's hearts is not a simple task; even though Governor Hong Haogu of Yongzhou has already submitted, securing Da Xing City to ensure there are no internal problems requires significant time. Not to mention the subsequent campaign which requires deploying a large number of personnel.

In this regard, Manjusri did not speak, letting Tan Wuwei take over, "This matter is simple. Governor Hong, embrace Lifelessness, connect your Divine Domain with the True Void Home, and Buddhist Chanting will naturally disseminate, converting all beings."

Hong Haogu was startled upon hearing this, not understanding the meaning, but he immediately complied.

As a surrendered person, he had no right for the Great Masters to explain; he just needed to follow any command given.

Weituo's expression, however, was not so pleasant.

Jiang Li also understood Tan Wuwei's intention.

Calling it conversion is just brainwashing. Using Divine Thought to transform into Buddhist Chanting, entering their hearts, cleansing their divine sensibility, that is the conversion Tan Wuwei mentioned.

This method of conversion is actually prohibited within the Buddha Country. In the Buddha Country, only strong individuals above Bodhisattva are allowed to perform conversions, and the method used is to resonate heart to heart, awakening the good intentions in others with their own goodwill, leading them to enlightenment.

This is the conversion recognized by the Buddha Country.

As for the method Tan Wuwei mentioned, it is considered an evil path by the Awakened themselves.

"In urgent circumstances, one can only act expediently."

Tan Wuwei said, glancing at Weituo before continuing, "In two days, we will divide the troops into three routes, led respectively by Manjusri, Guanyin, and myself, surrounding Qi Mountain County. Along the way, upon encountering a commandery, apprehend the Prefectural Governor and County Magistrate, and by Shen Hou using the God-beating Whip to suppress their Dao Fruits, then leave them to me for handling."

As for the handling, Tan Wuwei did not explain, but everyone could imagine.

Tan Wuwei would perform conversions on the Prefectural Governors and County Magistrates, sending them back to their respective commanderies, connecting the Divine Domain with the True Void Home, converting everyone within the commandery.

This method harms human harmony, but its effect is significant, sufficient to quickly take Yong Province, gather followers, and enhance Buddhist Law for the cultivators of Buddha Country's immediate combat power.

And at the pinnacle, the three Great Masters can receive the most incense, constantly growing in power.

Especially for Manjusri, who gathered the Great Sun Tathagata Dharma Image, is currently in need of incense. Gathering the Bodhisattva Arhat Dharma Image to refine the Great Sun Tathagata Dharma Image's level, and incense, can increase power.

The combination of both is enough to keep Manjusri in constant refinement and also forces the opposition to respond, compelling them to engage.