Listening to Inner Thoughts: Yunxiao Drew Her Sword and Slashed Dingguang Immortal

Moreover, all three of them cultivated both Buddhism and Daoism, and their cultivation was profound.

Across the entire primordial world, there were truly only a handful who dared boast of taking on all three of them alone—fewer than could be counted on one hand.

No wonder the Three Great Sages were both shocked and enraged.

But enraged as they were, they did not wish to offend a mighty expert at the peak of the quasi-saint realm.

Manjushri Bodhisattva took a deep breath, steadied himself, and said to Ancestor Minghe with palms pressed together, "Ancestor Minghe, our Buddhist sect has no intention of offending you. What happened earlier was indeed somewhat excessive on Junior Sister Guanyin's part. This humble monk apologizes on her behalf and asks that you not take offense!"

As the saying went, one did not strike a smiling face. Manjushri Bodhisattva was truly tactful; he apologized as soon as he arrived, making it awkward for Ancestor Minghe to attack again.

The Importance of a Hothead

Ancestor Minghe looked at Manjushri Bodhisattva, blood-red light surging in his eyes, and said in a deep voice, "Manjushri, your tongue is sweet enough. Very well, I will not make things difficult for you today. You may leave!"

Manjushri Bodhisattva pressed his palms together and said, "Many thanks, Ancestor!"

Ancestor Minghe remained silent.

Manjushri Bodhisattva looked at Ancestor Minghe, hesitated for a moment, then said, "Ancestor, this humble monk has another presumptuous request. I hope you will agree to it!"

Ancestor Minghe looked at Manjushri Bodhisattva and said deeply, "Let me hear it!"

Manjushri Bodhisattva lowered his eyes and pressed his palms together. "Ancestor, it is this: please release Tang Monk and his group as well, and let them continue westward. When our Buddhist sect prospers greatly, we shall remember your kindness!"

Manjushri