After a bout of fighting, Guanyin had used every trick at her disposal. She had to admit that Duke was now a notch stronger than her. Though she had emphasized that she was merely an incarnation, she knew full well that the Jade Purifying Vase in her hand was genuine, equivalent to her true body being present.
"Since you are not the Bodhisattva's true body, I won't continue tangling with you. If you feel that you have lost face, come find me in Seven Absolutes City another day and reclaim it. I will certainly give you a warm welcome."
Duke put away his spear, cupped his hands, and turned to leave.
Guanyin pressed her palms together. "Benefactor, please wait!"
"What other guidance does the Bodhisattva have? Don't tell me you can't accept defeat and want another round?"
Guanyin bowed with her palms together. "Your magical power is formidable, Benefactor. This humble monk admits inferiority. But I wonder which famous mountain you cultivated upon, and what lineage you inherited?"
"Hahaha, I'm merely a little demon from Seven Absolutes Mountain. What lineage could I possibly have? If the Bodhisattva doesn't believe me, calculate it yourself!" As Duke spoke, he rode a demonic wind and vanished into the distant sky.
Guanyin watched the black speck disappear and softly recited a buddha's name. From far away came the sounds of worshipping and chanting by the riverbank. Looking over with the Heavenly Eye, she found the villagers of Chen Family Village kowtowing by the shore, begging the immortals to take away the River God who had committed countless evils.
Guanyin understood at once. When she had manifested her golden body, the radiant light filling the sky must have been seen by the villagers on the bank, causing them to kneel in worship. Feeling guilty, Guanyin