Since the true self cannot manifest, then the World Honored is left with only one option, to use a manifestation to handle this thorny issue.

However, the World Honored's manifestation is simply not a match for the Peacock Great Ming King.

Therefore, if the World Honored wishes to resolve this thorny issue, he can only attempt persuasion rather than resort to violence.

In the grand hall, five Buddhas engaged in a fierce battle against the Peacock Great Ming King, evenly matched.

In terms of strength, each of these five Buddhas under the World Honored is slightly stronger than those ancient souls from the Ten Thousand Mountains.

Additionally, due to the last battle at the Ten Thousand Mountains, the Peacock Great Ming King's injuries have yet to fully mend.

Thus, in the short term, the Peacock Great Ming King finds it difficult to claim victory.

Witnessing this scene, Lady Ming King grits her teeth in anger but is left helpless.

Up to now, only the Lushana Buddha and Treasure-Born Buddha have appeared, implying that, in all likelihood, no other Buddhas will interfere.

Yet, relying merely on the five Buddhas present is insufficient to suppress the Peacock Great Ming King.

Today, Lady Ming King has spared no expense, yet if the Peacock Great Ming King cannot be subdued, all her previous efforts are wasted.

Her reputation lost, and even worse, she becomes entangled in an endless feud with the Peacock Great Ming King.

As the battle rages on, suddenly, golden light floods the grand hall, a Buddha's shadow manifests within the light.

Subsequently, the shadow becomes increasingly tangible, and a manifestation of the World Honored steps out from the golden light.

Witnessing this scene, the followers in the grand hall are astounded.

It's known that the World Honored's manifestations seldom reveal themselves to ordinary followers, typically viewed only by sect leadership.

This battle, surprisingly, has alarmed the World Honored.

"Greetings, World Honored!"

"Greetings, World Honored!"

In the grand hall, ordinary followers kneel and bow towards the World Honored.

The five engaged in combat notice the World Honored's arrival, yet amidst the heated battle, none dares to be the first to halt.

After all, stopping first doesn't guarantee others won't strike you.

Seeing that his manifestation has arrived, and they are still fighting, the World Honored's expression darkens, his brow furrows.

"Cease your combat!" the World Honored's commanding voice echoes through the grand hall.

As his voice resonates, strands of Buddha's Radiance press upon the five combatants, temporarily isolating the warring sides.

With the World Honored's presence, naturally, everyone gives way, ceasing their battle in unison.

Upon halting, the Medicine King Buddha promptly bows to the World Honored, saying, "World Honored, the Peacock Great Ming King disregards the rules, seeking fraternal conflict."

"We implored with reason, but he wouldn't heed us, even resorting to violence against us."

"Moreover, he disrupted your sacred reincarnation ceremony, a most egregious sin."

The Medicine King Buddha's words effectively place the blame for today's battle entirely on the Peacock Great Ming King.

After the Medicine King Buddha finishes, Dingguang Buddha, Infinite Buddha, Lushana Buddha, and Treasure-Born Buddha all agree, saying, "We ask the World Honored to punish the Peacock Great Ming King."

After hearing their statements, the World Honored remains silent, instead looking towards the Peacock Great Ming King.

The World Honored's gaze seems to say, "Provide me an explanation!"

However, the Peacock Great Ming King shows no intention of explaining.

"I want the lives of Bai Ze, Xiang Liu, and Chongming Bird!" the Peacock Great Ming King's tone is quite calm.

The World Honored knows that although the Peacock Great Ming King is arrogant and domineering, he is never unreasonable.

For the matter to escalate to this level, there must be other causes.

"Why were Bai Ze, Xiang Liu, and Chongming Bird enshrined as Buddhas?"

"Without my permission, who allowed such presumptuous actions!" the World Honored sternly reprimands.

The World Honored directs his rebuke not towards Lady Ming King but the Medicine King Buddha.

Lady Ming King, merely a Tier Four, by norms, lacks the capacity and qualification to manage such a grand sect.

The Medicine King Buddha, who aids Lady Ming King, must bear primary responsibility for this affair.

Lady Ming King, a mere Tier Four, lacking foresight, unaware of the consequences enshrining Bai Ze and the others as Buddhas would entail.

But you, Medicine King Buddha, being a Tier Two Peak Powerhouse, could you be ignorant?

Given the knowledge, the situation reaching this stage leaves only one possibility: the Medicine King Buddha intended it deliberately.

Once an attendant to the World Honored, the Medicine King Buddha intimately knows the World Honored's disposition.

The more crucial the moment, the less one can deceive the World Honored.

The Medicine King Buddha kneels directly, repeatedly apologizing, "I deserve death ten thousand times over for failing to properly assist Lady Ming King, please forgive me, World Honored."

The Medicine King Buddha directly pleads for mercy, at this time, Lady Ming King also joins, recounting the Ten Thousand Mountains affair and the events leading Bai Ze and the others to seek refuge.

Then, she speaks to the World Honored, "You were in seclusion, father, and I dared not disturb your cultivation. Therefore, after consulting with the Medicine King Buddha, presumptively decided to use your Dharma Scroll to enshrine Bai Ze, Xiang Liu, and Chongming Bird."

After finishing, Lady Ming King then targets the Peacock Great Ming King, coldly stating, "The Peacock Great Ming King, being one of our sect, yet inexplicably teamed up with that old turtle, that cunning fox to wipe out the Ten Thousand Mountains."

"Today, he even dared to disrupt the sect, truly harboring ill intentions."

Lady Ming King loathes the Peacock Great Ming King, without hesitation, accuses him first.

Facing Lady Ming King's accusations, the Peacock Great Ming King is disinterested in providing explanations.

"Hmph!" the Peacock Great Ming King snorts coldly, disdainfully saying, "You junior, I can't be bothered to argue with you."

"Whether or not the Ten Thousand Mountains were wiped out unjustly, have Bai Ze confront me."

Lady Ming King, unconvinced, looks to the World Honored and says, "Father, Bai Ze and the others explained it to me as such."

The World Honored neither favors the statements of either side, calmly saying, "I will discern truth from falsehood."

After these words, the World Honored waves his hand, slicing a rift through the Void with his robe, revealing a mountain on the other side, where Bai Ze, Xiang Liu, and Chongming Bird are recovering from their injuries.

The World Honored extends his hand through the Void, grasping towards the mountain, bringing Bai Ze, Xiang Liu, and Chongming Bird into his hand.

In the next moment, the World Honored retracts his hand, waving it to place Bai Ze, Xiang Liu, and Chongming Bird into the grand hall.

The entire process is exceptionally swift, leaving Bai Ze, Xiang Liu, and Chongming Bird bewildered as they suddenly appear in the grand hall.

The first person they see upon raising their eyes is, conspicuously, the World Honored.

"Greetings, World Honored."

"Greetings, World Honored."

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Bai Ze, Xiang Liu, and Chongming Bird kneel, performing a prostrate position, exuding humility and respect.

In the future, they still rely on the World Honored's protection, so in this first meeting, they naturally strive to leave a devout impression.

The World Honored looks at the prostrating Bai Ze trio, straightforwardly asking, "Tell me about the events at the Ten Thousand Mountains."

"Why did you clash with the Great Ming King, escalating to such a relentless degree?"