The Dao Fruit of the Great Sun Tathagata was snatched by Tan Wuwei and Guanyin working together, but Manjusri's other Dao Fruits fell into the hands of Jiang Li, including his third-grade Dao Fruit—Manjusri Bodhisattva.

As Jiang Li chanted, he drew the strongest stream of light to his palm, where a small virtual image of a Great Bodhisattva sat cross-legged.

[Third Grade Dao Fruit: Manjusri Bodhisattva]

[Category: Buddha]

[Fitting Conditions: Fourth Grade Dao Fruit, Profound Buddhist Law]

[Promotion Ceremony: Save a hundred thousand lives, Extinguish a hundred thousand demons]

[Divine Skills: Bodhisattva, Great Sun Five Wisdoms, Hua Yan Three Saints, Wondrous Virtue Blessing, Seven Treasures Covering the Body, Ten Thousand Demons Subduing, Bodhisattva's Destruction]

As a well-known Great Bodhisattva in the Buddhist world, one who exists alongside the Buddha in Bodhisattva Fruit Position, the Dao Fruit Divine Powers of Manjusri Bodhisattva are undeniably luxurious. No wonder Manjusri could completely merge the power of "Qi Tomb" with Buddha Skill.

If the Buddha Skill did not match the Innate Qi, then even with intention, it would be impossible to change the appearance of Innate Qi.

Yet, who would have thought that such a Dao Fruit originally belonged to the Immortal category?

An elder from Yuxu Temple engaged in battle with experts from Buddha Country, equipped with a third-grade Dao Artifact, and was killed, the Dao Artifact confiscated. Later, the Dao Fruit within this Dao Artifact was revealed by an Awakened using Great Divine Power and changed its category, becoming the Manjusri Bodhisattva Dao Fruit of Buddha Country.

When Jiang Li looked at this Dao Fruit again, he still could not see its original form; it had completely transformed into a Buddha Attribute Dao Fruit.

"The methods of the Awakened are truly profound and unfathomable."

Jiang Li sighed and passed out the Dao Fruit, "Fellow Daoist."

The Manjusri Dao Fruit flew out, caught by a golden light. Guang Yuan Daoist gathered the golden light, holding the Manjusri Dao Fruit in his palm, his face filled with indescribable excitement.

"Thank you, Fellow Daoist Jiang."

He bowed deeply to Jiang Li, expressing his gratitude.

Yuxu Temple has been passed down through many generations, and such an event as the loss of a third-grade Dao Fruit had never occurred before, becoming a source of unease for Yuxu Temple disciples. Now that the Dao Fruit has returned, it is undoubtedly a cause for great joy.

"Returning the item to its owner is no need for thanks. Besides, my current Dao Fruit was also gifted by your sect, without which, I would not be where I am today."

Jiang Li said, "Moreover, in this battle, your sect contributed significantly, both emotionally and logically, it is what you deserved."

Saying this, Jiang Li shook his head with some regret, "It is a pity that it is difficult to restore this Dao Fruit to its original form, a true regret. Additionally, your sect lacks the Qingyuan Miaodao True Monarch Dao Fruit, leaving a gap in your legacy. I must find a suitable Dao Fruit later to complete it for the fellow Daoist."

"It's good to have recaptured the Dao Fruit, the rest can be dealt with later," Guang Yuan Daoist straightened his posture and smiled, "As for the Qingyuan Miaodao True Monarch Dao Fruit, even if placed in this temple, no one would be able to bear it. The predecessors of this temple have actually prepared a replacement Dao Fruit long ago. The missing link is replaced by this temple's Upper Immortal·Yellow Dragon Immortal Dao Fruit."

Ah?

Jiang Li suddenly felt a bit tongue-tied.

The Qingyuan Miaodao True Monarch Dao Fruit is fourth-grade, and the replacing Yellow Dragon Immortal Dao Fruit should also be fourth-grade...

'No wonder the statue of Yellow Dragon Immortal was not placed centrally in Yuxu Temple; turns out he wasn't lost but relegated to the side.'

Jiang Li thought Yuxu Temple had lost Yellow Dragon Immortal Dao Fruit, hence using Yun Zhongzi's statue as a replacement. Unexpectedly, this Dao Fruit was never lost, just unable to reach third-grade rank.

It is uncertain whether Yuxu Temple's Yellow Dragon Immortal Dao Fruit had been split, degrading from third-grade to fourth-grade, or if this Dao Fruit was originally fourth-grade.

"That's good, that's good."

Jiang Li said somewhat dryly, intending to collect the remaining Dao Fruits.

Jiang Li had no use for Dao Fruits below third-grade and decided to collect them all at once for later processing. Compared to these Dao Fruits, Jiang Li was more concerned with the Prajnaparamita Wisdom Sword he had captured earlier, which contained the Golden Crow Dao Fruit within.

Just have to say, Manjusri truly is full of treasures; just the third-grade Dao Fruits alone included two, and there was also a second-grade Dao Fruit.

But at this moment, another stream of light generated fluctuations, with strands of Dao Qi surrounding the stream, forming a blurry figure. It seemed like two people leaning against each other, yet also as if it was one person, its nature being fire, bringing an inexplicable feeling to Jiang Li.

[Fourth Grade Dao Fruit: Fire God·Chong Li]

Chong Li was the ancient Fire Master, with legends claiming it was two brothers—one managing the fire of Heaven, the other the fire of Earth. There are also legends saying it is the name of one person.

It is said that Chong Li was a descendant of Emperor Gaoyang, but his surname was not Ji but Feng, perhaps inheriting the surname from the Fu Xi Clan.

If that's the case...

"Could you return that Dao Fruit to me?"

A light voice came with the wind, and before anyone noticed, a man wearing an Asura Ghost Mask appeared nearby.

It was Witch Zhen, or in other words, the Great Venerable.

Upon hearing these words, Jiang Li finally confirmed whom this Dao Fruit originally belonged to and sighed lightly, "I see."

The Dao Fruit belonging to the Feng family was, however, accommodated by Manjusri from the Jiang family, the destinies intertwined must be rather complex, yet in summary, it's quite simple.

—This Dao Fruit was taken by the Jiang family from the Feng family, likely using some underhanded method.

During the demise of the Feng family, it's hard to say that the Jiang family had no part in it, at the very least, the main family of Jiang did.

Jiang Li gently turned his palm, sending out the Dao Fruit, and the other person caught it.

The Great Venerable held the Chongli Dao Fruit, revealing an expression similar to that of Guangyuan Daoist, but quickly returned to calm.

He put away the Dao Fruit, then said, "Now, do you understand why I had to do this? What belongs to us, we must take back; what we've lost, they must also lose."

"An eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth, this is the simplest truth in the human world."

Therefore, the Jiang family must be destroyed, the branch family should replace the main family, Jiang Li must become part of the Feng family, and more importantly, Jiang Li should become the Emperor.

It's not only because Jiang Li is worth investing in, and the Emperor Dao Fruit must be retrieved in this manner, but also to give appropriate retribution to both clans.

All these reasons boil down to a simple goal: to reclaim what was lost, and then let the enemy lose the same.

"Why go to such lengths?"

Jiang Li did not turn back, simply said indifferently, "If Brother wants it, I can retrieve it for you, why make it so roundabout?"

As for the Emperor Dao Fruit, Jiang Li could directly give the Dao Fruit to the Great Venerable. In the future, if he has the ability, he could even help the Great Venerable obtain the Fuxi Dao Fruit. There was really no need for the Great Venerable to be so indirect.

"Return it? It's not that easy."

The Great Venerable sneered, meaningfully saying, "Do not underestimate Heaven, this is the ultimate safeguard set by the Three Clans to ensure the everlasting prosperity of the Human Race. It is not so easy to manipulate."

"Besides, the situation over in the Divine Capital is not looking too good, if you have any tricks, better use them quickly."

Saying this, the Great Venerable took a step back.

Faint ripples of water appeared, like time flowing, and he retreated directly into it, leaving.

He did not continue to add trouble for Jiang Li, but neither did it seem he intended to help.

At the same time, Jiang Li's mind stirred, and he took out a bamboo slip.

The bamboo slip representing the Great Zhou's Household Registration unfolded, and lives previously marked began disappearing in order, representing lives being cut down.

'As expected, the Heavenly Monarch made a move on the Divine Capital, but with the Great Venerable present, the trouble isn't too great.'

Jiang Li calculated silently, directly interpreting the transmitted information, then transmitted it to Guangyuan Daoist: "Fellow Daoist, when you return to see Fellow Daoist Guangcheng, tell him to keep the shadows lurking."

Upon hearing this, Guangyuan Daoist's expression did not change, as if he had never heard the message, transformed into a golden light, and left.

Jiang Li slowly raised his hand, and rolling Yin Qi rose slowly ahead.

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Dream-like light and shadow shifted across the desolate slope, revealing the figures of Tan Wuwei and Guanyin.

"What a pity, a near success."

Tan Wuwei spoke with regret and lamentation, looking at the young Daoist standing not far ahead, said, "It was unexpected that he could manipulate the Five Vile Qi."

This time, the key to Jiang Li's victory was indeed the Five Vile Qi.

If it weren't for the Five Vile Qi's internal and external assault with Jiang Li, breaking the Tathagata Undestructible True Body, Manjusri wouldn't have suffered a crushing defeat. If Jiang Li wasn't immune to the harm of the Five Vile Qi, Taibai True Monarch's sword wouldn't have been utterly in vain.

"Jiang Li's Nine Heavens Demon Clearing True Technique was not learned from my Distraction."

Hearing this, Taibai True Monarch understood Tan Wuwei's intention, which was to inquire why Jiang Li knew the Nine Heavens Demon Clearing True Technique. He said indifferently, "He likely learned part of the Cultivation Technique from my junior during the great drought in Yong Province back then."

Back then, Taibai True Monarch had not yet learned the Nine Heavens Demon Clearing True Technique, and even after Li Qinglian joined the Devil God Sect, it was still the case.

Even if Jiang Li wanted to learn the Nine Heavens Demon Clearing True Technique from Li Qinglian, he couldn't.

At this point, with a trace of amazement, Taibai True Monarch said, "This man's talent is indeed rare in ancient and modern times. It's unexpected that such a person emerged from the Jiang family when it was on the decline. It's hard to say whether it signifies that Jiang family's Qi Shu should not end."

"Heh, who would have thought that a boy from the Jiang's branch family, who was secretly ridiculed for living off others, could achieve such accomplishments."

Tan Wuwei also showed a bitter smile, shook his head, and said, "With Manjusri killed, even if we occupy Yong Province, it won't last long. We can only return to Buddha Country early. Fortunately, we converted many people before, it's not entirely fruitless."

Tan Wuwei displayed a solemn expression, "Previously, more than half of the believers converted from Liangzhou Province have migrated to Buddha Country. Next, we will try to capture the people of Yong Province to enrich our followers, and then return to Buddha Country to challenge the Awakened over Manjusri's death."

Manjusri died at Jiang Li's hands, and Jiang Li is associated with the Awakened, and Guangli and Weituo are both traitors, more than likely that Wuzhiqi is also an undercover. In this way, it's not impossible to blame the Awakened.

Moreover, it doesn't need to be successful; just having this pretext is enough.

After all, Manjusri had already secretly spread the news that his clan was cleansed by the Awakened, preparing for his return to Buddha Country.

"These matters are for you to decide, my only need is to assist you against the Awakened, disrupt his promotion, and overthrow Buddha Country," Taibai True Monarch said indifferently.

Even with Manjusri dead, there are still candidates to challenge the Awakened, and the Daoist Lord might consider heading west again.

The conflict with the Awakened is far from over.

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