As this beam of light rose, the celestial phenomena that had just appeared also vanished. Then, within the great mountain that had been split open, this light gradually dissipated, revealing the scene within.
The Onyx Jade Qilin quickly focused its gaze, only to see a treasure the size of a fist, currently emitting a faint glow, seemingly incredibly weak.
However, having witnessed the treasure’s light that had illuminated the heavens and the earth just moments ago, the Onyx Jade Qilin dared not treat it lightly. It concentrated its attention, sensing the aura emanating from the bead.
"Innate Spiritual Treasure? No, no, no! Innate Supreme Treasure!"
"No, no, no! More than an Innate Supreme Treasure, this is a top-grade Innate Supreme Treasure!"
The Onyx Jade Qilin was filled with doubt. How could this bead treasure be so powerful, its grade constantly shifting?
The Golden-Winged Great Peng, Ao Xue, and the little Qilin were also dumbfounded, feeling that the treasure’s grade kept changing, unable to stabilize.
Having followed Xu Fang on treasure hunts for so many years, they had seen all sorts of treasures, yet they had never encountered one like this!
Of course, when in doubt, ask the elders. Since they couldn't figure out the origin and grade of this bead treasure, their gazes naturally fell upon Xu Fang.
"This is not an Innate Spiritual Treasure, nor is it any Innate Supreme Treasure."
Xu Fang shook his head, not playing coy, and told them directly.
"This is a Chaos Supreme Treasure, the Chaos Bead!"
"The Chaos Bead!"
All the beings present, aside from Xu Fang, were immediately shocked.
They were all beings of the Great Desolate Heavenly Realm. Even if they hadn't seen a Chaos Supreme Treasure, they had heard the legends. Of course, they knew about the Chaos Bead.
The Chaos Bead was on par with the Chaos Green Lotus, the Sky-Opening Divine Axe, the Creation Jade Disk, and the Earth-Splitting Chisel as one of the five great Chaos Supreme Treasures. To think it would appear here!
"Didn't they say the Chaos Bead couldn't withstand the power of the sky-opening and shattered?"
"Yes, I recall that the Ding Hai Shen Zhu in Senior's hand was formed from a fragment of the Chaos Bead! How is this possible? Senior, please enlighten us!"
The Golden-Winged Great Peng and the other two discussed amongst themselves, their gazes turning to Xu Fang, filled with eagerness to learn.
Xu Fang wasted no time and began to explain.
"The Chaos Bead has indeed shattered. Look at the cracks all over its body, isn't it in a dilapidated state? This is also why its grade is unstable."
Speaking to this point, Xu Fang looked at the dumbfounded Onyx Jade Qilin and patted their shoulders.
"If my guess is correct, this Qilin Grotto-Heaven is the world formed by the Chaos Bead."
"Your initial feelings were correct. This is indeed a treasure! How about it, what are your thoughts now?"
The Onyx Jade Qilin knew the power of the Chaos Bead. Hearing Xu Fang's explanation, they finally understood and couldn't help but smile wryly.
"What else can we say? We will immediately issue an order for the entire clan to relocate and make space for Senior!"
"Alas, who would have thought we would miss such an opportunity!"
The Onyx Jade Qilin sighed with emotion. Indeed, they were blessed but unaware of it. The Qilin Grotto-Heaven they inhabited was formed from the Chaos Bead, yet they had never known.
How laughable that they had been so stubborn earlier, refusing to believe and even making a wager with Xu Fang.
Now, with the Chaos Bead revealed, everything was out in the open. What else could they say?
A Chaos Supreme Treasure was indeed a rare and unmissable opportunity. However, whether for the sake of reputation or to repay a kindness, they quickly made their decision.
Forget it. Since they had been unable to find this treasure for so many years, it was destined to not be theirs. It was better to cede it to Daoist Xu Fang, further deepening their friendship.
Moreover, if one were to be honest, a shattered Chaos Supreme Treasure in their hands might not even be able to unleash its power. It was better to entrust it to a professional, the Daoist Xu Fang before them.
Xu Fang was surprised by the decisiveness of the Onyx Jade Qilin and patted their shoulders.
"You guys! Alas!"
Xu Fang sighed. Seeing the Onyx Jade Qilin about to inform their kin to move, he quickly called out to them.
"Alright, alright, don't rush. I haven't decided if I want this treasure yet!"
The Onyx Jade Qilin stopped in their tracks, their wry smile deepening.
Fine, you are truly wealthy and generous. Do you know how heartbroken we were just now when we made that decision?
And here you are, with a Chaos Supreme Treasure right in front of you, still contemplating whether or not to accept it!
However, Xu Fang no longer paid them any mind and looked towards the location of the Chaos Bead.
The Chaos Bead had been disturbed by a group of magical artifacts, and naturally, it was engaged in a verbal spat with them.
"You junior magical artifacts, do you understand filial piety and respect for elders? I am a Chaos Supreme Treasure, yet you are so impolite!"
The Chaos Bead berated them, accusing the other artifacts.
"Oh, oh, oh, a shattered Chaos Supreme Treasure!"
The Heaven Measuring Ruler replied. The Chaos Bead glared fiercely at the Heaven Measuring Ruler, then turned its attention elsewhere and continued its tirade.
"When I was roaming the Chaos in the past, were you even around? Do more people bully fewer people? Back then, Pangu alone, with the Sky-Opening Divine Axe in his left hand and the Earth-Splitting Chisel in his right, slaughtered three thousand demon gods until blood flowed like rivers. Did you see that?"
The Chaos Bead reminisced about its glorious past, filled with arrogance.
"Heh heh! You didn't see it, you are just a bunch of small magical artifacts!"
"But what does this have to do with you, Chaos Bead? Didn't you shatter in the end?"
The Heaven Measuring Ruler, representing Xu Fang's group of treasures, responded nonchalantly.
"Who do you think you are? I know you, Heaven Measuring Ruler. Stirring up trouble in that chat group. But when I was dominating the Chaos, you were nothing!"
"However, great artifact elder, you speak so powerfully, yet you shattered in the end, didn't you?"
The Heaven Measuring Ruler struck a decisive blow, persistently holding onto the matter of the Chaos Bead's shattering.
"You! Fine, fine! I won't waste my breath with you!"
The Chaos Bead could no longer bear the Heaven Measuring Ruler's words and addressed Xu Fang, who was standing aside, watching the spectacle.
"Xu Fang, is it? I've heard of you. Stop pretending, I know you can hear our words."
"Enough with the pleasantries. I know you treasure artifacts dearly. With a Chaos Supreme Treasure like me right here, aren't you tempted?"
Hearing this, Xu Fang immediately understood.
So this guy, like himself, was also secretly eavesdropping!
The Chaos Bead did not argue with the Heaven Measuring Ruler, nor did it pay attention to the other magical artifacts. It decided to capture the king first. If Xu Fang could be dealt with, his subordinates, the magical artifacts, would be of no consequence.
Thus, the Chaos Bead spoke no further nonsense and directly addressed Xu Fang.
"Xu Fang, the Ding Hai Shen Zhu in your hand was formed from my fragment. Hand it over and rejoin with me. I promise that after I return to being a Chaos Supreme Treasure, I can serve you for a thousand years. What do you say?"
Hearing this, Xu Fang chuckled. This Chaos Supreme Treasure, the Chaos Bead, was actually trying to negotiate a deal with him?