"Wait! That's not the point!"
Measuring Ruler cried out, sounding quite disappointed in their lack of understanding.
"Your focus is all wrong! If the Dinghai Divine Beads were formed from fragments of the Chaos Bead, and are naturally suppressed by that so-called shattered bead, then don't you understand what that shattered bead outside is?"
Upon hearing this, all the magical artifacts were greatly alarmed. The answer was already apparent. What else could that shattered bead be, capable of naturally suppressing the Dinghai Divine Beads, if not the Chaos Bead itself!
"The shattered bead outside is actually the legendary Chaos Supreme Treasure, the Chaos Bead?"
"How is that possible? Didn't the Chaos Bead shatter? Otherwise, how would our Dinghai Divine Beads have come to be!"
"This is too terrifying, a dead Chaos Supreme Treasure is attacking us?"
A group of magical artifacts, their eyes filled with disbelief, spoke out one after another, expressing their incredulity.
Hearing their words, Xu Fang shook his head. The fact was right before them, so what was there to disbelieve?
The fact was displayed right before their eyes, in the introduction to the shattered bead.
[Shattered Bead (False Name, True Name Chaos Bead)]
[Grade: Chaos Supreme Treasure (former grade, currently shattered, undetermined).]
[Owner: None yet.]
[Current Location: Qilin Dongtian.]
[Description: The Chaos Bead is a supreme treasure formed from the primal essence of Hongmeng. It contains spatial laws and holds a world akin to the primordial chaotic world of Honghuang. Therefore, if one were to emulate Pangu's creation of the world within the Chaos Bead, they could also achieve enlightenment through force, becoming a Sage, just like Pangu. However, because the chaotic world within the Chaos Bead is not a world permitted by the Great Dao, emulating Pangu would only allow one to become a Heavenly Dao Sage, and not a Great Dao Sage like Pangu. The Chaos Bead is a Chaos Supreme Treasure, mentioned alongside the Sky-Opening Divine Axe, the Earth-Splitting Chisel, the Chaos Green Lotus, and the Jade Disc of Fortune as the five great Chaos Supreme Treasures. Like these treasures, after the shattering of the heavens, its fragments transformed into the Dinghai Divine Beads. If one could fuse the Dinghai Divine Beads, there is a high probability of it re-becoming a Chaos Supreme Treasure.]
Xu Fang looked at the information interface of the shattered bead again and chuckled.
As expected of a Chaos Supreme Treasure, even though it was so thoroughly shattered, it still possessed the ability to deceive the magical artifacts.
At this moment, his own group of magical artifacts were still half-believing, half-doubting.
"You don't believe it, do you? I didn't believe it either!"
Seeing the disbelief of the other magical artifacts, the Dinghai Divine Beads let out a bitter laugh.
"I originally thought this old guy was finished. Who knew he was actually hiding here!"
"Judging by this, I have reason to suspect that the reason this old guy was forced to shatter and my fragments became twenty Dinghai Divine Beads was for him to take over my body one day!"
As the Dinghai Divine Beads spoke, their entire being became filled with sorrow.
Ever since arriving at Qilin Dongtian, their spirit had been increasingly affected, as if a voice was calling to them. Even within the Seven Treasures Exquisite Pagoda, it was impossible to completely block it out.
They could still maintain their consciousness now, but if their spirit were to dissipate, would they truly be drawn to the Chaos Bead and become its tool for resurrection?
"This!"
Seeing the Dinghai Divine Beads in such a state, how could the other magical artifacts still not believe?
Their little brother was so haggard. If they continued to doubt, the Chaos Bead wouldn't bring down the Dinghai Divine Beads, but they themselves would shatter the Dinghai Divine Beads' psychological defenses first.
However, looking at the dejected Dinghai Divine Beads, they didn't know what to do.
Regarding the matter of magical artifact division and fusion, the Innate Gourd Vine and the Enlightenment Tea Tree among them had attempted it. But this involved a Chaos Supreme Treasure, which was completely beyond their knowledge.
Fortunately, when in doubt, there was a master. Soon, all the magical artifacts turned their gazes towards Xu Fang.
"Master, what should we do?"
"Yes, Master, although the Dinghai Divine Beads are arrogant and boastful, they are, after all, our siblings. We can't just watch them disappear!"
"Xu小子, hurry up and think of a way! You don't want to see your magical artifacts reduced by one, do you?"
The magical artifacts all spoke out, seeking help from Xu Fang.
What were masters for, if not to handle things they couldn't resolve?
"You guys are truly not holding back at all!"
Xu Fang sighed helplessly. Everything was being pushed onto him. Did they really think he had three heads and six arms!
"Brother Measuring Ruler, speaking of which, if the Dinghai Divine Beads merge with the Chaos Bead, it wouldn't be a reduction of one magical artifact, but an addition of one! And a Chaos Supreme Treasure at that!"
Xu Fang smiled. This might not be a bad thing after all. Being able to acquire another Chaos Supreme Treasure, wasn't that a great blessing!
Before the other magical artifacts could say anything, the Dinghai Divine Beads immediately cried out.
"Master, absolutely not!"
The Dinghai Divine Beads hurriedly advised, "If I merge with that Chaos Bead, I don't know if I'll still be myself. After knowing each other for so long, am I not as important as a strange Chaos Supreme Treasure?"
"Of course not as important. That's a Chaos Supreme Treasure!"
Xu Fang replied. Chaos Supreme Treasures were the pinnacle of Honghuang artifacts. Let alone the Dinghai Divine Beads, which of his magical artifacts could compare?
The Dinghai Divine Beads looked at Xu Fang's thoughtful expression and felt like crying without tears.
He had just been speaking kindly to them, and now he was turning his back on them, thinking of colluding with that Chaos Bead. It was truly their own fault for having eyes like a dog's and choosing such a master!
Before the Dinghai Divine Beads could scold him, the other magical artifacts immediately became indignant.
"I can't believe you're that kind of master. I misjudged you!"
"Xu Fang! I originally thought you were different from those Honghuang beings, but unexpectedly, you also judge magical artifacts by their grade. You've truly disappointed me!"
"Today, I, the As-You-Will Golden Cudgel, sever all ties with you, Xu Fang!"
The magical artifacts spoke out one after another, expressing their dissatisfaction with Xu Fang. Measuring Ruler's face darkened, he gave the As-You-Will Golden Cudgel, which was shouting the loudest, a good thrashing, and berated the other magical artifacts.
"Do not be rude! This Xu小子 is unreliable, and you actually believe him just because he said that?"
Measuring Ruler cursed, and without paying them any mind, he turned to Xu Fang and asked.
"How is it? Have you thought of a method? Should we do it directly, or wait a while longer and then do it?"
Measuring Ruler had been with Xu Fang the longest, so he naturally didn't believe Xu Fang would do such a thing. He didn't join in the other magical artifacts' commotion, but asked the most crucial question.
"Brother Measuring Ruler truly understands me!"
Xu Fang smiled with relief and comforted the other magical artifacts.
"Alright, alright, don't be like this. It's not about abandoning or giving up. It's just that the atmosphere was too heavy, I was just joking."
Xu Fang said, his expression then turned serious.
"However, I really haven't figured out how to solve this. I feel that the formation of Qilin Dongtian is inextricably linked to this Chaos Bead."
"Alright, the Jade Qilin is calling me. I'll go understand the situation first."
Xu Fang's spiritual avatar left, his heart filled with conflict. A Chaos Supreme Treasure was right before him, but he didn't know if he had a chance to obtain it!