Taiyi Dao Fruit

The reason why nothing could obstruct the Great Circle Sword Light was because of the special characteristic of "Qi Tomb," allowing it to merge with myriad forms of qi. However, at this moment, the "One Lotus Reincarnation Seal" employed by Tan Wuwei facilitated an extreme bliss, annihilating the attacking moves of the enemy in silence, obliterating the sword light even if it merged into them.

In the span of a moment, he made the correct response. This former leader of the Mo Sect not only revealed a profound realm but also displayed exceptional "Eye Power," discerning the true and false nature of the Great Circle Sword.

With a collision of moves, Tan Wuwei blocked the sword light. Despite the growing intensity on his face, the White Lotus before him suddenly broke apart, transforming into thousands of lotus petals returning to Tan Wuwei's body, revealing the Bodhisattva Undying Body.

"Clang!"

Tan Wuwei raised his hand and, with a sword finger, trapped a sword shadow that had appeared out of thin air between his fingers, letting out a light ring.

Clearly, the Great Circle Sword was already broken, yet another sword shadow appeared out of nowhere, and Tan Wuwei could fully perceive this phantom blade.

The abrupt change was inexplicable and surprising. But before others could understand the reason, a series of sword shadows already formed a ring around the Lotus Platform, converging outward. Their edges closed together, enveloping the figure on the Lotus Platform like lotus petals.

Layers upon layers, one after another—the previous White Lotus, countless sword edges formed layered sword wheels, grinding away at the figure within.

Ripples appeared in the surrounding space, as a majestic Primordial Qi continuously emerged, flowing toward the sword wheel like the tide, and the True Void Home also began to twist.

Under these circumstances, Tan Wuwei could no longer remain seated. The Buddha Light Holy Energy suddenly erupted, shattering the sword shadows. The Lotus Platform manifested nine times, supporting Tan Wuwei as he shifted positions nine times, reappearing hundreds of feet away.

The True Void Home moved accordingly, and the space at the original location gradually stabilized.

"Having seen through my 'Heavenly,' is your realm already so profound, or do you now possess the power of foresight?"

A voice came from the abyss, and a figure slowly rose, "Considering the Maitreya Dao Fruit you harbor is known as the future Buddha, I take it as the latter."

Although the "future Buddha" Maitreya is merely a hopeful prospect, still at the Bodhisattva Fruit Position, his significance is quite high, even surpassing the Four Great Bodhisattvas to some extent. Hence, having the power of foresight makes sense.

Tan Wuwei's earlier composed response also matched the display of foresight.

"Cough cough, Your Excellency, you really have kept a deep concealment. I'm afraid that even the Mo Sect Master wouldn't have guessed that amongst his ranks would be someone who became the White Lotus Saint Mother of the Buddha Country. Such tactics truly astonish everyone."

Jiang Li emerged from the empty darkness, appearing with mottled blood. His silver armor was shattered and bloodstained, his war robe was torn, and one arm hung limply at his side, dripping blood from his fingertips. As he spoke, he coughed lightly, a hint of blood appearing at the corner of his mouth.

His appearance was the definition of 'miserable.'

However, upon seeing this, Tan Wuwei showed no sign of relaxation but became even more vigilant instead.

It had been merely three days since Jiang Li had deceived King Shu, and during today's battle, he had employed various schemes against Zhang Zhixuan, more than once. Anyone who knew even a little about Jiang Li now would be wary of his tricks.

With two third-grade examples as cautionary tales, Tan Wuwei did not wish to be the third.

"Flattery! Elder Jiang making history, a fourth-rank defeating a third-rank, that's what's truly astonishing."

Despite her wariness, Tan Wuwei remained calm at heart. Upon hearing Jiang Li's words, she responded with a smile of admiration.

Jiang Li was pleased to hear the compliment, but accidentally aggravated his wounds again, leading to a bout of coughing, "Zhang Zhixuan indeed exacted a considerable toll from me, but in the end, I survived."

Zhang Zhixuan was indeed dead!

When she received this news, Tan Wuwei couldn't help but feel stirred—yet her heart suddenly chilled when, in the next instant, Jiang Li's qi mechanism was faintly leaked.

The Qi Mechanism he emitted was so powerful that it did not seem to come from someone grievously injured; just the slight release of it caused the wind and rain to halt abruptly for a moment.

And Tan Wuwei knew more—she could be certain that Jiang Li's power was at its peak.

"Indeed, it's the power of foresight," Jiang Li said gravely.

Tan Wuwei's response had revealed one of her Dao Fruit Divine Powers.

"Elder Jiang's power seems truly inexhaustible. I am impressed," Tan Wuwei meant something deeper as she unveiled that Jiang Li possessed an extremely strong Recovery Divine Power.

The two of them exchanged a distant glance. Jiang Li had a deep and abyssal gaze, while Tan Wuwei's eyes were devoid of all but the projection of possible futures.

Then, the newly ascended Bodhisattva of the Buddha Country suddenly maneuvered the Lotus Platform and decisively fled toward the horizon, clearly determined to leave.

Jiang Li's gaze remained profound as he watched White Lotus depart into the distance. After a short while—

"So, Tan Wuwei left just like that, without a moment's hesitation, to avoid being ensnared in Jiang Li's plot, just like King Shu."

Looking at the text appearing on the Karma Collection, Jiang Li confirmed that Tan Wuwei had indeed left and wasn't planning a sudden counterattack or simply hiding in the shadows. Suddenly, he let out a breath and his complexion grew even paler by three shades.

"It seems this prophet's ability can only foresee the near future."

Saying this, sparks of electricity began to emerge from his body, scorching his flesh and blood.

Due to the One-foot Hammer's effect, Jiang Li could recover power in a short time even if he was exhausted, but regaining power didn't mean his injuries were healed. Even with the aid of the Ochre Whip's healing support, he couldn't fully remove the 'souvenir' Zhang Zhixuan had left him with.

The injuries Jiang Li displayed just now were genuine and without falsity.

But Tan Wuwei didn't believe it.

"I, Jiang, have always treated others with sincerity. Why don't you believe me?" Jiang Li sighed helplessly.

He felt that his reputation had been tarnished by these enemies, and perhaps he was now ranked alongside that shameless troublemaker, the Great Venerable.

And speaking of the Great Venerable, the man hadn't shown up at all, not even Feng Manlou or Elder Yun, probably detained by some formidable enemies. They must be fully engaged, without even the opportunity to send a fraction of their attention elsewhere. It was unknown what the Heavenly Monarch was planning to tie up the Great Venerable to such an extent.

Words continued to refresh on the Karma Collection, and as Jiang Li read them, his thoughts flashed rapidly.

Thinking back, the Heavenly Monarch's intention to attack the Mo Sect Master, openly revealing his traces, was for Tan Wuwei's earlier promotion.

With the Mo Sect Master absent, there was not only one less third-grade combat power, but also fewer variables in Tan Wuwei's promotion. The ones who knew her best were the people of the Mo Sect, and had the Mo Sect Master been there, he might have anticipated her actions beforehand.

From this deduction, it was possible that Tan Wuwei was in cahoots with the Heavenly Monarch, or perhaps, the Heavenly Monarch wished to prolong the conflict through her.

Even after Zhang Zhixuan's defeat, with Tan Wuwei and Buddha Country joining the fray, two more third-grade combat powers would be enough to extend the battle. Thus, even if Jiang Li and others sensed other motives from the Heavenly Monarch, they couldn't leave this place.

'And now, right after exterminating the Taiping Sect, Buddha Country steps in. Looking at Tan Wuwei's promotion and Dao Fruit, what cult will come next? Luo Sect? Or the White Lotus Sect?'

'Two consecutive strikes by evil cults, truly.'

Thinking about the subsequent developments, Jiang Li also felt a headache.

However...

"We've won."

He suddenly smiled, extended his right hand, and a Dao Fruit appeared in his palm, proclaiming to all directions: "Zhang Zhixuan is dead, we have won."

His voice echoed in the sky, carried by the wind to every corner of the battlefield, entering the ears of his allies.

Regardless of what would happen next, the victors now were themselves.

Zhang Zhixuan was dead, and the Taiping Sect's destruction was inevitable. That was enough.

The surrounding battles intensified, with the Soldier Evil seeming even more dominant due to this message. The news of the great victory boosted the morale of their side tremendously.

Perhaps in the clashes of fourth-rank powers, this news wouldn't make their own fourth-ranks stronger, but it would surely deepen the enemies' intent to retreat.

Moreover, eliminating a major enemy would not only stabilize the situation, allowing their own people to advance in the court, but also further mature Jiang Li's Dao Fruit.

Pacifying the evil Taiping Sect was guarding the nation.

Eliminating the degenerates of the Mystic Sect was protecting the law.

With both achievements combined, Jiang Li could distinctly feel the further fusion of his Dao Fruit, the increase in his Divine Skills' power, and even a deeper understanding of the Eight-Nine Profound Skill.

The Eight-Nine Profound Skill was a cultivation technique as well as a Dao Fruit Divine Power; with the deeper integration of the Dao Fruit, it naturally underwent changes.

It was not about increasing cultivation level out of thin air, but rather transferring Yang Jian's understanding of the Mysterious Skill to Jiang Li, after all, this was Yang Jian's Dao Fruit.