Now that the Awakener has come out, to prevent him from recalling Manjusri and the others, the Vajra Store might only appear to work, letting the situation worsen.

No way around it, the Awakener can certainly regain control of the Buddha Country, but who would have thought Karma Tathagata would emerge as well?

The two Bodhisattvas deliberated, and finally, Weitu made a decision: "Let's wait for the Chief's further instructions."

In simple terms, sit tight, wait.

Previously, the Awakener had always formed a shape with Divine Thought to give instructions to the two. His Divine Thought could even project a form in Yong Province, connecting with them was incredibly easy.

But now, the Awakener is busy exchanging blows with Karma Tathagata, once he has free time, he should give instructions to the two.

So, Weitu and Guangli, the two Bodhisattvas, found a small mountain to quietly wait in the shade.

They waited and waited, but didn't receive instructions from the Awakener, instead, they saw a golden light.

A streak of golden light cut through the sky and landed, the auspicious clouds dispersed, revealing a white-haired monkey looking at them.

"Great Saint?" the two called out in unison.

"Don't call this divinity the Great Saint, call me Wuzhiqi Buddhist Friend." the white-haired ape corrected.

He no longer seemed to have his earlier monkey nature; his gestures had a human quality, resembling how Wuzhiqi had become less demonic before.

And Weitu and Guangli only saw Sun Wukong when he first awakened, they did not know much about him, and thus didn't realize whether this monkey was truly full of monkey nature. Even if it was a disguise, he couldn't help but fidget.

Therefore, they had no doubts about the monkey in front of them.

"Your white-haired bald monk intends to keep you undercover, so you don't need to worry about the Buddha Country." the ape said.

White hair? And a bald monk?

The two didn't know whether to be shocked or angry at the disrespectful address or to be puzzled by the contradiction of white hair and bald monk.

However, the other party at least proved their identity.

Knowing that the two were spies meant he had met the Awakener and was trustworthy, confirming that continuing as spies was indeed the Awakener's order.

"Should we return to Kunxu Mountain?" Guangli Bodhisattva asked.

"Correct," the white-haired ape nodded, "Let's see, what choice will Manjusri make?"

Continue east or return to the Buddha Country?

If the former, it indicates that Manjusri is still scheming, the situation has not completely slipped out of control. If the latter, it would align with the Daoist Lord's intentions, making the situation urgent.

Jiang Li not only needs to engage in an immediate decisive battle with Manjusri, Guanyin, Tan Wuwei, and other formidable beings, but also must guard against the Daoist Lord's interference. Even if Jiang Li has a secret weapon not yet unveiled, preventing the eastbound troops of the Buddha Country from returning is incredibly difficult.

'If it really comes to that, there is no choice but to gather forces and attempt a beheading strategy.' Jiang Li thought to himself.

As he pondered, Weitu and Guangli exchanged glances and then nodded in unison, "We will follow the Chief's decree."

Their initial worries immediately faded; their confidence in the Awakener was unwavering, leaving no room for questioning his orders.

Since the Awakener had given such orders, it implied the Buddha Country was temporarily secure.

Jiang Li clearly understood this, and he secretly sighed at how the Awakener's ambitions were harder to achieve than climbing to the heavens.

The Awakener's understanding of Buddhist Law is a path to awakening, seeking to have the people of the Buddha Country practice Buddhism without worshiping Buddha. However, from what Jiang Li observed, even Weitu and Guangli idolized the Awakener, let alone others.

People always pin their unachievable aspirations on gods and Buddhas. A true Awakener like the Awakener is one in a million. Because when a person awakens, even without the Awakener's Dao Fruit, they possess the Awakener's Realm.

Such people are exceedingly rare throughout history.

'But it seems this isn't something I need to worry about.'

As Jiang Li indulged in his thoughts, he couldn't help but think, 'I'm only on the same side as the Awakener; why care about his aspirations? It's not like I'm striving to ascend to the Second Grade.'

It's just that the recent events have caused Jiang Li to become contemplative, leading him to unnecessary thoughts.

He regathered his thoughts, nodded lightly to the two, and flew with them toward Kunxu Mountain.

At this time, Tianxuan and the Immortal Queen had already advanced to the western part of Liangzhou Province. "Jiang Li" roamed in the Buddha Country, and as for Taibai True Monarch, he should still be near the Mountain of Mind and Heart. The three flew on their way, unimpeded, crossing the desert and grasslands effortlessly, already glimpsing the snowy mountains in the distance.

By now, it was evening, the time of Xu, which in Jiang Li's past life was 8 PM. Yet the distant sky had not completely darkened, instead showing a glimmer as if dawn were breaking, a hint of light.

The night wind carried a trace of moisture, as if by the sea.

But in reality, it was because of the rapidly melting snow near Kunxu Mountain. The climate shifted abruptly from spring to near summer, causing massive snowmelt in the Kunxu Mountain Range, infusing the night wind with humidity.

'The Golden Crow is nearing Yongzhou.' Jiang Li gauged the situation by observing the sky.

The Cultivator housing the Golden Crow Dao Fruit couldn't match a real Golden Crow, yet even so, it was enough to alter the climate of an entire province. Yong Province's climate was rapidly heating, even affecting the distant border Kunxu Mountain Range.

The Golden Crow's impact on the climate was immense.

As he pondered, Jiang Li subtly accelerated, reaching a snowy peak ahead of time.

The snow and frost on this peak hadn't melted; even in midsummer, the high peaks of Kunxu Mountain wouldn't see frost melt. The ice covering the peak for millennia or more would resist melting, even if Jiang Li deployed the Golden Crow transformation.

However, snow avalanches had already begun among the distant mountains, the rapid melting of snow causing collapses, mixing streams into the massive avalanches.

Manjusri, Guanyin, and Tan Wuwei stood atop this snowy peak, confronting distant enemies across the abyss.

At this time, the face of Daoist Guang Cheng in the distance should have been grim, as the arrival of the Golden Crow quickly turned the situation dire. Enemy to them, the Golden Crow would not engage in martial virtues but rather aim straight for Yong State Capital Da Xing County, offering a more strategic advantage.

Decimating the court's entire army would grant an absolute upper hand to the Buddha Country.

But the faces of Manjusri and the others were not necessarily good.

The news of the Awakener emerging had reached them. Manjusri, adept in "Gui Cang Yi," almost instantly sensed the massive change the moment the Awakener and Karma Tathagata both appeared.

If the Awakener called back the Eastbound Army, would Manjusri return or not?

Even if Manjusri and Guanyin decided to stay, those below them would definitely be affected.

There's even a possibility that the Awakener and Karma Tathagata would pause their contest to engage emotionally with Manjusri and the others.

Under such circumstances, being free of cold sweat already denoted the high Mental State of these three third-grade beings.

The deterrence of the Supremes was something only those who had witnessed their battles could truly comprehend. In simple terms, it was like Jiang Li facing ordinary fourth ranks. Not quite one hit per one fallen, but close.

At the first moment Jiang Li arrived, he sensed the concerns of the three regarding Manjusri. Thoughts surged within him, giving rise to a rather mischievous idea.

"Manjusri Bodhisattva, may I have a word?" the white-haired ape softly asked.

The three third grades, pondering the situation, simultaneously looked over, especially Manjusri, whose eyes glinted with sunlight-like brilliance, forming golden rings around his pupils, making them shine a dazzling gold, as if two suns resided within his eyes.

"It pertains to the Awakener, and also concerns Karma Tathagata······"

Jiang Li's voice was low, turning into a whisper by the end, "I have seen the true face of Karma Tathagata."

"Hmm?" The brilliance in Manjusri's eyes intensified.

At this moment, Manjusri keenly sensed an opportunity—a chance to break the deadlock.

The expressions of the other two third grades also showed a touch of change.

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