Taiyi Dao Fruit

The troops are divided into three routes, not seeking numerical superiority, but rather exploiting the advantage in strength.

The Buddha Country on this side no longer has the numerical advantage. The "Jiang Liuguang," who is a third grade, is actually Manjusri's Dharma Manifestation, and the previous numerical advantage was actually false.

Now that Jiang Li has returned, when it comes to numerical advantage, it's actually the other side that holds it. If you count Jiang Li and bring Guangyuan Daoist from Yuxu Temple, the other side can mobilize four third grade members, surpassing Manjusri's side.

In terms of numbers, Buddha Country is actually at a disadvantage, but in terms of strength, Manjusri's side holds the advantage.

Manjusri previously fought one against two, engaging both Jiang Li and Daoist Guang Cheng, and now with further improvement in strength, in a one-on-one situation, Manjusri is certain to win.

The troops are divided into three routes, converting everyone along the way, forcing the opponent to intervene, otherwise they'll only watch as Buddha Country grows stronger. To block Tan Wuwei and Guanyin, even just to hold them back, it requires equivalent third grade opponents.

Thus, you can divert two of the opponent's third grade combat power. Regardless of how the opponent distributes, the remaining ones are only two third grade, and among these four, Daoist Guang Cheng is heavily injured and cannot exert his original strength.

"I have contacted the Immortal Palace, if Guangyuan Daoist appears on the battlefield, let the Second Palace Master of the Immortal Palace lead the attack on Yuxu Temple."

Tan Wuwei continued, "Yin Tulong has also left Yuxu Temple, and now within Yuxu Temple, it lacks fourth-rank to support the situation. As long as the Immortal Palace gains some advantage, they can force Guangyuan to retreat."

The Immortal Queen is still chasing Tianxuan, and the Immortal Palace is opposing Jiang Li's side. If they can aid the Immortal Queen, the Immortal Palace certainly wouldn't hesitate to act.

With the battle situation unfavorable, Tianxuan also has to find ways to approach Yong Province, making it convenient for the Immortal Queen to blockade.

Tan Wuwei revealed the method of "surrounding Wei to rescue Zhao" with a few words, addressing the numerical disadvantage and increasing Manjusri's odds of victory again.

In a one-on-one encounter, what does Manjusri have to fear?

Even if the Supreme arrives, Manjusri believes they can still fight.

"Additionally, there are some forces in Yong Province that have considerable prowess, such as Huqi Mountain belonging to the Devil God Sect, which is the domain of a Demon God from the Devil God Sect. We can temporarily set it aside and deal with it post-war," Tan Wuwei added.

"Good. Buddhish friends are indeed thorough in their actions."

Manjusri nodded, then looked at everyone and said, "Fellow practitioners, let us proceed with this plan, and in two days, take Yong Province."

"Yes," everyone responded in unison.

Afterward, everyone went to prepare for themselves.

Time is tight, and although Tan Wuwei has acted to convert the inside and outside of Da Xing City, some preparations are still necessary. The most basic ones, such as collecting Elixirs for healing injuries, are needed.

As Yong Province's capital, Da Xing City naturally has foundations in its upper echelon, which can ensure the monks during wartime.

Only after everyone left did Manjusri softly say, "Buddhish friend, over there in the Divine Capital...

"The arrangements made by the Immortal Queen have already been entrusted to me," Tan Wuwei replied.

She claimed to contact the Immortal Palace, when in fact she contacted the Immortal Queen, who then ordered the Immortal Palace.

If it weren't for the Immortal Queen's orders, the Immortal Palace wouldn't dare act rashly. The Immortal Queen is indeed highly esteemed within the Immortal Palace.

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"Boom—"

The sound of thunder arose as heavy rain descended upon the Divine Capital.

The already tense Divine Capital added a few more degrees of gloominess due to this rain. In the Upper City District, the manors, usually open all day, were now all tightly shut, and the streets faintly exuded an air of Yin Qi.

At the Meng Residence.

A guest visited on this rainy day; he silently entered the manor, walking in the rain, yet the pouring rain seemed to naturally avoid him, as if even heavenly phenomena revered this person.

The guest proceeded straight to the main hall of the Meng Residence, and the bright illumination inside revealed his Yellow Dragon Robe and the dignified face that exuded authority.

"Today's Divine Capital pales in comparison to the past."

The visitor seemed to fill the wide doorway, completely blocking the sounds of wind and rain outside, "If it were in the past, the Emperor would have sensed when King Shu entered the Upper City."

"King Shu..."

In the main hall waiting was the Meng Family's Old Patriarch, Meng Jun, showing slight amazement as he gazed at the visitor, "I didn't expect the Immortal Queen to have contact with you."

"My concubine is the Fourth Palace Master of Kunxu Immortal Palace, so having contact is only natural," King Shu walked into the hall with folded hands, speaking indifferently.

"Do not worry, I won't seize the Emperor Dao Fruit. I am already in third grade, and bearing the Emperor Dao Fruit requires losing one's humanity."

Losing humanity...

Meng Jun's face showed a marked shock.

King Shu saw this and couldn't help but smile, "Ha, it seems the Immortal Queen has not told you about the drawbacks of bearing the Emperor Dao Fruit."

The drawbacks of the Emperor Dao Fruit have circulated, but are only known to a select few, such as those who fought against the Emperor. Meng Jun wasn't among them, so even he didn't know about the drawbacks of the Emperor Dao Fruit beyond shortened lifespan.

Yet the Immortal Queen clearly knew but never mentioned, evidently with the intention to use.

Meng Jun, being a seasoned old fox, understood the key points as soon as he learned the secret, realizing the Immortal Queen's plan to use them to draw attention.

Still, the shock passed quickly, and Meng Jun's face soon returned to calmness, "The matter has reached this stage; though I'd like to retreat, it's no longer possible."

Moreover, it's the Eldest Prince losing humanity; though Meng Jun is pained by his nephew's fate, he can accept the price.

Having spent years in the political arena, the old fox calmed his mind after saying this, looking at the wind and rain outside, "Prince, you've come to the Divine Capital; is it that the time has come?"

"The time has come."

King Shu nodded, "Buddha Country Manjusri has cultivated the Great Sun Tathagata Dharma Image, greatly advancing in strength. Jiang Li faces such a strong adversary, unable to advance or retreat, now is the best time to seize the Emperor's position."

"Lord Tu of the Yin Law Department aims to control the Emperor's position, but with the Imperial College Sacrificial Officer present, he finds it difficult to act. In this situation, your side, aided by the solitary king, has the greatest chance of taking the Imperial City."

On the surface, the third grade consists only of the Imperial College Sacrificial Officer and Lord Tu, these two mutually restraining each other, leaving only the fourth-rank to act.

Now with King Shu as a strong ally, capturing the opportunity allows the Eldest Prince to obtain the Emperor Dao Fruit, ascending to Purple Extreme.

The prerequisite is breaking the Great Venerable's seal.

King Shu glanced at Meng Jun, seeing excitement on the face of this member of the Three Dukes.

Since he dares plot for the Emperor Dao Fruit, he should have enough confidence in breaking the seal.

Thus, all is prepared except for the crucial moment.

Thinking this, King Shu inwardly murmured, "Yellow Heaven above."