Taiyi Dao Fruit

"Manjusri Bodhisattva made a vow..."

"White Lotus Saint Mother Bodhisattva (Eight Heavenly Dragons and Great Power Bodhisattva) made a vow..."

The corporate culture of Buddha Country was stable as ever, making grand vows with official titles rather than personal names, giving the process a ceremonial feel.

Fortunately, making grand vows was not demanding. It was unnecessary to use personal names, so there was no concern about manipulating titles.

Once all three had made their vows, Jiang Li extended his right hand forward. Under the watchful eyes of the trio, he gently pushed, and the Human Species Bag flew through the air.

At the same time, Jiang Li's figure transformed into a long rainbow and broke through the sky.

"Truly cautious."

As soon as the Human Species Bag flew near, White Lotus Saint Mother reached out her hand and drew it in, but she did not open the Human Species Bag immediately, instead, she said.

"Indeed, very cautious," Manjusri nodded. "However, this also shows that he no longer possesses unmatched power, nor can he contend with this poor monk's Dharma Manifestation."

Although both parties' oaths and grand vows were meticulous, there were still loopholes. For instance, before receiving the Human Species Bag, the three individuals from Buddha Country could still attack Jiang Li. If the transfer had been done at closer range, perhaps Manjusri might have found an opportunity to strike, giving Jiang Li a little surprise.

Regrettably, Jiang Li was very cautious and gave no opportunities.

"As the Jiang family claims, Heaven is heartless and unselfish, responding to the Three Clans and witnessing their oaths, but it does not show any partiality," Manjusri spoke lightly. "Jiang Li's actions have also proven this. Now it can be confirmed that he was indeed employing the Empty City Strategy."

"If that is the case, there is no need to have such concerns in the future."

Upon hearing this, White Lotus Saint Mother laughed and cast a Seal Technique into the Human Species Bag.

She had discovered that the seal on the Human Species Bag had not been broken and was still in its original state, which made it convenient for her to open the bag.

The bulging bag loosened slightly, and upon a thought from White Lotus Saint Mother, a gust of wind blew out, carrying a figure that flew from small to large and landed on the auspicious cloud in front of her.

The figure, clad in monk's robes and with a bald head, wore a strange smile that seemed neither crying nor laughing, and it was none other than Joyful Arhat.

The Arhat was not feeling joyful now. His body felt soft and limp, his skin wrinkled and devoid of strength, much like a newborn baby, so much so that he lost control of his facial expressions, and his usual smile transformed into that bizarre appearance.

A journey in the Human Species Bag was something not even a fourth-rank could withstand easily, let alone Joyful Arhat who was a fifth-rank. His current state, unable to even control his facial expressions, meant that just about anyone could potentially take his life.

However, with three strong individuals from Buddha Country, Joyful Arhat did not need to worry about his life.

After releasing Joyful Arhat, White Lotus Saint Mother sensed inside the bag once more and confirmed the number of people, nodded at the other two, then pinched out a Lotus Seal. A white lotus bloomed in her hand, brimming with vitality. As she lifted her hand, it was about to land on Joyful Arhat.

However, at that moment, an anomaly occurred.

Joyful Arhat suddenly stretched out his hand, unbelievably fast, and directly grabbed the Human Species Bag from White Lotus Saint Mother's hand, his figure fading as he entered the void.

White Lotus Saint Mother was stunned. Then, her usually elegant and pure face could not help but show anger, her voice becoming sharp: "Jiang Li!!!"

Once again, the Human Species Bag was snatched away, and it was again disguised as Joyful Arhat.

Every time, it took her by surprise, unprepared.

It was forgivable the last time, but this time, who would have thought that Joyful Arhat, who had just emerged from the Human Species Bag and was completely drained, would suddenly make a move. And that Jiang Li, previously mocked for his caution, had pulled such a stunt.

Before White Lotus Saint Mother could intercept, the other had already traveled through space and entered the void.

But Manjusri Bodhisattva on the side was not slow to react.

"Prajnaparamita, unsheathe the sword."

Manjusri's eyes shone with golden light as he locked onto the lingering traces. With a gesture of sword finger, a pale golden glass-like Wisdom Sword sliced into the void, following the trajectory left by "Joyful Arhat" and cutting out a streak of Sword Light.

Faint ripples were almost dispersed, yet the sword light easily sliced through and suddenly appeared faintly golden thirty miles away in the sky.

"Hiss!"

It sounded like lightning striking, almost like ripping silk, the brilliant sword light shot through the faint ripples, aiming towards the empty space ahead.

"Prajnaparamita Wisdom Sword!"

A faint distortion appeared in the sky, and the figure of the "Joyful Arhat" suddenly emerged, then faded and flew into the faint ripples.

But the sword light seemed to possess spiritual wisdom, swiftly moving, biting its tail in pursuit, as it also chased into the ripples.

At the same time, Manjusri exuded Buddha Light, carrying the other two and soaring through the heavens, following the trail in pursuit.

No matter who the opponent was, since they had captured a trace, it wouldn't be so easy to escape.

However, before the trio could fly ten miles, a distant shout suddenly came: "Fellow Taoist, please stay."

Buddha Light paused as if some invisible magic power halted the three, stopping their flight.

A Daoist, looking to be made of wind and bone, rode towards them on a tiger, his face full of enthusiasm.

But Manjusri and his companions darkened their faces in unison.

"Shen Hou!" Even Manjusri's usually expressionless face showed a genuine look of dislike.

Guangli Bodhisattva vibrated his spear, gathering vigorous force, and was about to strike when he had to stop.

The vow had been made, and to attack someone from Jiang Li's side now would trigger backlash from the "Bodhisattva Vehicle". Although they could ascertain that the "Joyful Arhat" was related to Jiang Li, it was all speculation without evidence. It would have been fine if they could capture him, but now they hadn't managed to before encountering this Daoist...

Helplessly, the three could only watch as this unwelcome Daoist approached.

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...

Naturally, the "Joyful Arhat" was indeed Jiang Li in disguise.

After the initial exchange, he had directly entered the Human Species Bag, leaving behind only an avatar outside, allowing the bag to be slightly open for the True Qi to flow in and out.

He then transformed back into the appearance of the Joyful Arhat, lying in ambush.

The actual Joyful Arhat was indeed inside; Jiang Li had even generously given them another, but the White Lotus Saint Mother had not noticed the real item, only luring the fake one out.

At the moment, Jiang Li did not return to the ruins of Donglin City but flew directly out for hundreds of miles to avoid being caught.

The sword light also pursued hundreds of miles like a meteor chasing the moon, biting its tail in pursuit, never flagging in momentum.

The unparalleled sword light left a trail a hundred lengths long, splitting clouds and cleaving the skies, yet there was no killing intent on the sword light, but rather a clearness and ease, utter completion and satisfaction in one strike, enlightening like a sudden awakening.

'Manjusri's Wisdom Sword, one of the Four Swordsmanship Extremes, the Prajnaparamita Wisdom Sword.'

Jiang Li suddenly turned back, facing the piercing sword light, 'I didn't leave even a trace of Qi Mechanism, and yet it followed the movement's trail to catch up...'

As geese leave a call behind, the wind leaves marks, Jiang Li, despite concealing all Qi Mechanism and breath, his movement still left a slight trace in space, and Manjusri managed to strike with this sword before the trace disappeared.

This sword locked onto Jiang Li, following the traces of his movement to kill; if not extinguished, it would keep pursuing relentlessly.

'Even the Wind Queen's Strange Gate couldn't confuse this sword light, is this the power of the Wisdom Sword?'

The resplendent sword light reflected in Jiang Li's eyes, also falling on one rising anomaly after another.

"Innate Heaven and Earth, Eight Sceneries Creation."