Jiang Li had encountered the White Lotus Saint Mother Bodhisattva before.

Or rather, had seen her in action.

Initially, in Yong Province, when Lu King intended to subdue the Ten Thousand Ghosts to advance in rank, it was this figure who intervened on behalf of the Buddha Country. With a single white lotus, she converted myriad spirits and snatched a piece of flesh from Lu King's Promotion Ceremony.

It was also at that time that Jiang Li first heard the title "Lifeless Mother, True Void Home."

At that time, Jiang Li felt that this White Lotus Saint Mother had great prospects in preaching. Today, upon seeing her, he realized that she was not just promising, but the most exceptional preacher he had ever encountered.

The Incense Fire Thought Power gathered around her body, and the White Lotus Saint Mother, clad in white clothes, seemed like an incarnation of a white lotus. Anyone who saw her felt a sense of shame for their own impurity, such was her purity that it seemed to reflect their own darkness.

'The Incense Fire Thought Power is already strong enough to naturally influence others' minds, even those of fifth-rank can hardly escape its influence,' Jiang Li quietly assessed.

The White Lotus Saint Mother, meanwhile, pinched a Seal Technique, and in a gentle voice slowly asked, "Dragon Subduing Arhat, why do I not see the Eight Heavenly Dragons and Great Power Bodhisattva?"

"The Eight Heavenly Dragons and Great Power Bodhisattva is still pursuing Jiang Li. It is difficult for this humble monk to follow, so I have returned first to report to the Bodhisattva," Jiang Li calmly replied.

Jiang Li grasped the microscopic details, and from what he had observed and heard along the way, he now knew that the people of Buddha Country habitually referred to their public roles, either as Arhats or as Bodhisattvas, perfectly performing at all times.

His response was also perfectly in line with the enterprise culture of the Buddha Country, leaving no flaws that any of the Arhats or the White Lotus Saint Mother present could detect.

"It seems that this future head of the Jiang family has some reliance."

Upon hearing this, the White Lotus Saint Mother remarked, "And yet, even Guangli Bodhisattva's personal intervention could not capture him. It seems the rumors are true, Jiang Li's strength has reached fourth-rank, and among the fourth-ranks, he is not ordinary. The transmission of Buddhist Law eastward in our Buddha Country, I fear, may face obstacles."

As she spoke, the surrounding Arhats revealed looks of disbelief.

While they recognized Jiang Li's extraordinary strength, to say he could impede the spread of the Buddhist Law to the east seemed beyond his capability.

"Why should the Bodhisattva elevate others' aspirations?"

Seated to the left of the White Lotus Saint Mother, Tota Arhat said, "This eastward transmission of the Buddhist Law is personally arranged by Manjusri and Guanyin, the Great Masters, and it is not something a fourth-rank can obstruct. Moreover, with the Jiang family head aiding us, using the bloodline secret technique to lock down Jiang Li's location, in my view, now that we have confirmed Jiang Li's strength, next time the two Great Masters should personally take action, and we will surely be able to convert him."

"Exactly," another Arhat, always with a smile, said, "Never mind the two Great Masters. Next time, with us joining forces with Guangli Bodhisattva and forming an array to assist, we can easily trap Jiang Li in our net and possibly even convert him to join our Buddha Country as a protector."

Other Arhats also echoed in agreement, either nodding or voicing their approval, none believing Jiang Li could pose an obstacle to the Buddha Country.

Compared to his master Tianxuan and the Taiping Sect, though Jiang Li had potential for the future, he currently posed no significant threat.

"Joyful Arhat speaks erroneously."

Just as everyone was praising in unison, a voice interjected, so clearly opposing among the group of Arhats; it was none other than the person standing directly in the middle, facing the White Lotus Saint Mother—Hui Lun... or rather, Jiang Li.

Jiang Li, looking at the Joyful Arhat, saw through his Dao Fruit in a glance.

There was no help for it; the characteristics of these Arhats were too distinct.

For instance, as seen in Tota Arhat who held a small golden tower and Happy Arhat who always caressed his left chest. The one with a perpetually joyful face and smiling countenance must certainly be the Joyful Arhat among the Eighteen Arhats.

Jiang Li's expression remained calm, but his words conveyed a message of certainty, "Currently, Jiang Li is proficient in both the Jiang family's and the Ji Family's skills, and understands the Qimen Dunjia Technique. In my humble opinion, this person should only be confronted with equal force and not outwitted. Using an Array against him is merely a fool's errand."

"And this man is truly a genius that even I cannot match. If we do not exceed him sooner, he may become a significant concern in the future."

Such praises made the Arhats present look at each other.

Upon hearing this, the Joyful Arhat, whom Jiang Li was opposing, felt a surge of anger for some reason and impulsively wanted to retort.

As a debating master in the Buddha Country, skilled in discussing Buddhist doctrines and a gifted orator, those who are good at debating often have a slightly obstinate mentality. However, since the Joyful Arhat had attained the Arhat Dao Fruit, he should not have been disturbed by such a mentality, yet today, for some reason, he felt a strong desire to perform.

"Dragon Subduing Arhat certainly thinks too highly of Jiang Li. Are we, ten Arhats, not enough to match Jiang Li?"

With that, the Joyful Arhat took the initiative and suggested, "Since Dragon Subduing Arhat is doubtful, let us join forces, catch up with Guangli Bodhisattva, and debate with Jiang Li."

"Exactly," stated the Riding Deer Arhat, his competitive spirit also aroused, "Once we capture Jiang Li, let's see what reliance he has to solve the plight of the suffering people."

Next to him, another Arhat spoke, "No matter how powerful his reliance is, it cannot be greater than the Precelestial Human Species Bag, just..."

"Be cautious!"

Happy Arhat suddenly shouted, his voice as thunderous as a lion's roar, shaking the spirits.

This Arhat, clad in a monk's robe, with his chest bare, stood up, Buddha Light radiating from his heart as he scanned around and loudly said, "Fellow cultivators, do not let yourselves fall into karmic obstacles."

Under the impact of the lion's roar, the other Arhats abruptly awakened, showing signs of alarm.

The Precelestial Human Species Bag was a secret, and even though everyone present knew of it, it should not be openly discussed as a topic of dispute.

Moreover, the sudden emergence of these disturbing thoughts was also abnormal, considering that all Arhats present had the Divine Skill "Killing Thieves," capable of eliminating inner disturbances.

Only...

A name surfaced in everyone's mind, followed by countless disruptive thoughts, making even the Divine Skill "Killing Thieves" momentarily ineffective.

"Impressive."

As everyone was grappling with uncertainty, the female Bodhisattva on the white lotus platform suddenly praised, her soft eyes intently focused on Jiang Li, "With just a few words, he has stirred the inner demons in the hearts of the venerable Arhats. It truly is seeing is believing. Everyone, you have witnessed the capabilities of Jiang Shizhu today."

"It's him!"

"It's actually him!"

The group of Arhats stared intently at Jiang Li, all displaying a look of astonishment.

When they sensed that everyone had fallen into karmic obstacles, some had already suspected the recently returned "Dragon Subduing Arhat," but only now had they confirmed that the other party was deceptive, and his true identity was, in fact, Jiang Li!

And following their astonishment, they displayed an eerie hostility, with Tota Arhat in the lead, each Dharma Manifestation emanating Buddha Light, their Qi Mechanisms locking onto Jiang Li.

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