Taiyi Dao Fruit-Chapter 1197 - 6: Third Party, Great Sun Tathagata Dharma Image_2

It could even be said that even if the Drought Demon had been diligently cultivating for eight hundred years, they might not be able to enter the Realm of a Supreme.

If this Realm could be broken through with time and effort alone, then there would be more than six Supremes in the world.

The fact that there are even six is considered quite many.

In a thousand years, aside from the Emperor of Zhou who could maintain the status of Supreme, which sect dares to claim that they can produce a Supreme in every generation?

If that were indeed the case, the one ruling the world might not have been the Ji Family.

Sometimes, the difficulties of the Realm are so harsh that they block countless people. The higher you go, the more difficult it becomes. Talent, wit, foundation, luck—while none are indispensable, a lack of any will certainly increase the difficulty exponentially.

If Jiang Li did not have the Karma Collection, he would not have advanced this far so quickly.

And if we exclude the possibility of the East Sun Princess breaking through on her own, then another possibility becomes reasonable.

In those days, the loss of control by the East Sun Princess was not a deviation—it was the awakening of the Drought Demon True Spirit, seeking to seize her body, forcibly awakening the monstrous aspect of the Drought Demon Dao Fruit. This action threw the East Sun Princess into confusion, while the Drought Demon True Spirit took advantage and completely controlled the body over the subsequent eight hundred years.

The one appearing now is not the East Sun Princess of back then, but the true Drought Demon.

Jiang Li's speculation was promptly shared with Sun Wukong, and it had enough basis to earn his agreement.

"Now that you mention it, it really seems possible," Sun Wukong replied.

The Buddha Fruit does indeed have an advantage compared to other Dao Fruits. The Buddhist sect excels at utilizing Incense Fire Thought Power, thus better resisting the erosion of the Five Turbid Evil World, allowing their True Spirit to persist longer.

Sun Wukong and Ksitigarbha are among those who survived because of this. Especially Ksitigarbha, who, lacking the distinct traits of the Four Apes of Chaos, relied on the foundation of the Buddhist sect and Incense Fire Thought Power to hold on for over two hundred years, gaining another life with the help of the Awakened.

But this doesn't mean other categories of Third Grade Dao Fruits have none who survived.

In this world, there are unique existences, and they too can receive aid like Ksitigarbha. 𝕗𝗿𝕖𝐞𝐰𝗲𝕓𝐧𝕠𝕧𝗲𝐥.𝚌𝐨𝚖

The more Sun Wukong thought about it, the more he felt this possibility was significant.

Considering him, the Great Sage Equalling Heaven, if he were to be easily cornered by juniors like this, what place would be left for him?

It's impossible, absolutely impossible!

Thus, Sun Wukong subjectively determined the details of the Drought Demon.

"Be cautious."

Meanwhile, the Great Heavenly Venerate subtly communicated with the Drought Demon, saying, "That monkey head suspects our identity."

Just as the Drought Demon revealed a slight flaw, Sun Wukong's thinking was also sensed by the Great Heavenly Venerate.

Though the monkey is clever, when it comes to being deeply scheming, he's just not suited. He hasn't learned such devious thoughts, nor does he wish to.

Moreover...

The Great Heavenly Venerate might even understand this monkey quite well.

Outwardly speaking, both sides are secretly pondering the other's intentions, and their resolve is laid bare within these dialogues.

One side desires the Three Pure Dao Artifacts, while the other side forbids it.

No matter what, I'll oppose you.

Or perhaps—

'Are there reinforcements?'

The Great Heavenly Venerate mused, revealing a faint smirk, saying, "The Emperor Jiang reveres his teachers, and Heaven stands witness, I am aware of this."

Regarding the affairs of the Emperor Jiang's family, even if concealed from the world, it cannot be hidden from Heaven.

Let alone now, when everyone knows you rely on support from others.

Previously, due to a failed ignition attempt by the Great Venerable, Jiang Li shielded once, now most believe that even if Emperor Jiang arose through others' aid, it's more due to a twist of fate, not much credit to the Gongsun Family.

To the extent that, as the Family Head, Gongsun Yuanxi, also known as Tianxuan, might have even accomplished something remarkable.

It was the Former Emperor's blunders, along with the Heavenly Monarch's disregard for family ties, that caused the Ji Family and Dinghu Sect to fail.

Yet, Emperor Jiang was long relying on his skills to consume this soft support, transforming what should be an internal achievement into invisibility.

Jiang Li naturally discerned the mockery from the Great Heavenly Venerate but, with his resilience, why should he react?

He hasn't even been publicly exposed by the Great Heavenly Venerate, merely mocked, which has no effect.

Even upon direct exposure, Jiang Li is not Sun Wukong, an overly sensitive monkey, blushing at "Horses' Fortune."

Hence, Jiang Li calmly declared, "Overpraised, I have merely fulfilled my duties."

Upon hearing this, Sun Monkey would tell allies, "Absolute."

As for the Drought Demon, flames surged, she was truly angered.

Whether the true Drought Demon or the East Sun Princess, both belong to the Yellow Emperor's lineage, seeing one devouring the descendants, the Drought Demon was hard-pressed to control her temper.

Meanwhile, Jiang Li continued to expound on his dedication to respecting teachers, delaying the arrival of Karma Tathagata.

With the diverse flow of time between Heaven and the Mortal World, Karma Tathagata's arrival does not require long.

Jiang Li now has another body in the Mortal World contemplating the name "Zhen Ru," connecting with Karma Tathagata.

Awaiting Karma Tathagata's arrival, ready to defeat the Great Heavenly Venerate here.

Whether Heaven or whatever else, once a flaw is revealed, Emperor Jiang's decisive actions should not be faulted.

Yet before Jiang Li could continue discussing harmonious discipleship, a solemn and pure aura appeared within the Three Pure Ones.

Suddenly, Buddha Light shone, like sunlight illuminating, vaguely revealing a jade-like Buddha Dharma Form, high noon, hovering over the mountains.

"Great Sun Tathagata!" Sun Wukong showed solemn expression, "He has condensed his Dharma Form!"

What appeared was not the Great Sun Tathagata True Spirit, but the Great Sun Tathagata Dharma Form.

This one was the earliest Second Grade True Spirit to awaken and manifest, unexpectedly condensing a Dharma Form, using it as a vessel for the True Spirit.

Despite being hunted by Karma Tathagata, last time revealing presence, chased to barren deserts, unable to spread belief, collect incense, condense Dharma Form.

However, reality was Great Sun Tathagata had condensed the Dharma Form, now not showcasing the full ability of Tathagata, but no longer merely a True Spirit, like a wandering ghost.

In an instant, as Great Sun Tathagata Dharma Form appeared, it locked on the distant Pure Light of the Sky Dome.

He had seen the Three Pure Ones before, recognizing the essence of Pure Light faster than the Great Heavenly Venerate.

Additionally, Great Sun Tathagata's appearance was beyond Jiang Li's expectations.

Came too fast!

"Buzz!"

Sky resounded, with wisdom illuminating, not the fierce Great Sun Buddha Light, now reverberating, showcasing urgency in Great Sun Tathagata's heart.

As Jiang Li previously thought, what doesn't cause joy is because the level is not high enough. However, the Three Pure Dao Artifacts enticed the Great Sun Tathagata, enough to move him, even cling to these "items!"

Suddenly Great Sun Buddha Light spread across, just manifesting, Great Sun Tathagata already traversed Sky Dome, heading towards Pure Light.

Simultaneously, Great Heavenly Venerate and Drought Demon vanished, seizing opportunity, towards Three Pure dharma body and Dao Artifact.

Heaven remained outside Three Pure Ones, arrival of Great Sun Tathagata couldn't be hidden, thus known by Great Heavenly Venerate.

Even saying, Great Sun Tathagata was deliberately sent by Heaven as a variable, to stir chaos.

Otherwise, with Jiang Li's technique of uniting God and Earth, leveraging Three Pure's position, Great Heavenly Venerate would struggle.

"Go!"

Jiang Li and Sun Wukong moved swiftly, shocked by Great Sun Tathagata's condensed Dharma Form, yet immediately rushing towards Pure Light.

Originally two sides faced off, unable to approach Pure Light Pillar, now a third party emerged, hard to counter.

When both sides wish to seize Three Pure Dao Artifacts, tripartite situation cannot emerge.

Three entities, three Qi Mechanisms, as they neared, fiercely collided!