The chat group was still noisy and incessant. The chaotic bell and other demon race treasures were denouncing the Demon Master Palace. The Demon Master Palace, due to its good performance, received support from treasures like the Heaven Measuring Ruler from Xu Fang's faction, standing its ground against the demon race treasures, not backing down at all.
Other treasures simply couldn't stand their clamor and had to speak.
[Yuan Tu: Alright, alright, can you all stop arguing? I can hear your demon race's complaints even from the Sea of Blood. Heaven Measuring Ruler, you too. You said you'd discuss the Dao properly, why bother with these broken goods, it's a waste of time!]
[Nine-Nine Soul Scattering Gourd: Exactly, with this time, hurry up and take Xu Fang to Wuzhuang Temple again. Zhen Yuanzi can't suppress that restless Hong Yun Daoist anymore!]
[Earth Book: Speaking of which, Xu Fang managed to guide Nuwa and Houtu to sainthood one after another. He doesn't lack Hong Yun, why not resolve it once and for all?]
[Taiji Diagram: Hey, hearing you say that reminds me, Xu Fang guided two to sainthood, he's a veritable Saint-Guiding Master. Hurry to Kunlun Mountain!]
[Three Treasures Jade Ruyi: Right, Yuanshi can't figure it out, and Xu Fang can just stand by and watch?]
[Pangu Banner: Although you stole my words and I'm very unhappy, I still have to say one thing, when is Xu Fang coming to Kunlun Mountain!]
[Immortal Execution Sword: Tongtian has always had a good impression of Xu Fang. Xu Fang can't favor some and neglect others!]
[Seven Treasures Wonderful Tree: Cough cough! Actually, my Western teachings don't have much of an enmity with you all, and it's not like we're missing out, right?]
[Jieyin Exquisite Flower Lantern: Yes, yes, the gates of the West are always open, welcoming the Saint-Guiding Master Xu Fang!]
[Merit Golden Lotus: Speaking of which, that kid Dizang has been lost in thought ever since Houtu became a saint. I feel like this guy is planning something big.]
[Karma Fiery Red Lotus: Stop arguing, it's endless! Heaven Measuring Ruler, Xu Fang is in the Sea of Blood, is it right not to guide Minghe?]
[Yuan Tu: Exactly, exactly. Heaven Measuring Ruler, hurry up and tell Xu Fang to casually pass on one or two methods of becoming a saint to Minghe. Today's divination is auspicious for becoming a saint!]
[Heaven Measuring Ruler: What are you all trying to do? Do you really want to wear out my Xu小子?]
[Ruyi Jingu Bang: Damn it! If my master had so many methods, wouldn't it be better to become a saint himself, why waste time guiding you all?]
[Six Roots of Purity Bamboo: You are really making things difficult, you don't know how to care for my master at all!]
[Seven Treasures Exquisite Pagoda: Exactly, do you really think becoming a saint is that easy, that you can become one with just a little guidance?]
In the chat group, the topic quickly shifted.
Because Xu Fang had successively guided Nuwa and Houtu to sainthood, the treasures of those future saints personally appointed by Dao Ancestor Hongjun were all moved, viewing Xu Fang as a Saint-Guiding Master, and they all invited Xu Fang to guide them.
This was naturally met with the scolding of treasures like the Heaven Measuring Ruler. If it wasn't your master, you wouldn't feel sorry for them, right?
If there were truly so many methods to become a saint, wouldn't it be better for Xu Fang to become a saint himself, instead of wasting time guiding you all?
Xu Fang looked at the messages in the chat group and was speechless.
He merely foresaw the future path and could guide those future saints along the way.
Did they really think he was someone who had mastered the method of becoming a saint? If that were the case, then the Dao Ancestor wouldn't be the one in Zixiao Palace, but him!
And he, or Hong Yun Daoist, or even the current Patriarch Minghe, because according to the predetermined trajectory, there was no becoming a saint. If he wanted to guide them, he wouldn't know where to start!
Xu Fang smiled helplessly and dismissed the matter of being a Saint-Guiding Master.
However, the information from the Merit Golden Lotus caught Xu Fang's attention.
"Dizang looking like this, is he preparing to settle in the Underworld?"
Xu Fang thought to himself, according to the predetermined trajectory, Houtu transformed into the cycle of reincarnation, and the West received a portion of the benefits. Dizang made a grand vow, established a foothold in the Underworld, and brought some fortune to the West.
Dizang also became a "nail house" in the Underworld, which bothered Houtu.
Since Xu Fang was aware of these matters, he naturally wanted to help his fellow Daoists. Seeing Patriarch Minghe still chattering away, he suddenly spoke.
"Fellow Daoist Minghe, are you hoping to become a saint in the future? If not, do you have any thoughts of settling in the Underworld?"
"Settle in the Underworld?"
Patriarch Minghe was stunned when he heard Xu Fang's words, but quickly shook his head.
"I'm not willing to do that. I still hope to become a saint myself."
Patriarch Minghe refused. Settling in the Underworld meant becoming Houtu's subordinate. Giving up his identity as the Lord of the Sea of Blood to work in the Underworld, wasn't that being foolish?
"Then so be it, everyone has their own aspirations."
Xu Fang sighed. Patriarch Minghe probably didn't know what opportunity he was refusing.
With his feat of dedicating half of the Sea of Blood to the Underworld, coupled with making a grand vow, he could settle in the Underworld.
Even if he couldn't become a saint this way, as long as the Underworld existed, Patriarch Minghe would never perish, existing alongside heaven and earth.
However, this couldn't be forced. Xu Fang didn't say much more and took his leave from Patriarch Minghe.
Patriarch Minghe tried his best to keep him, but seeing that Xu Fang's decision was made, he reluctantly bid him farewell.
After bidding farewell to Patriarch Minghe, Xu Fang, with the Golden-Winged Great Peng Eagle and Ao Xue, did not leave immediately. Instead, he piloted the Treasure Distribution Rock and arrived above the Underworld.
"That's how it is. If Fellow Daoist Pingxin is interested, hurry up and fill the vacancy, lest you regret it later."
Xu Fang informed Pingxin of Dizang's matter through divine sense, naturally not wanting Pingxin to be troubled by it later.
He took the lead in the matter of Houtu becoming a saint, hoping to have another reliable and powerful ally to leverage the power of the Underworld in the future. Of course, he couldn't let the Underworld be unable to take care of itself.
That would defeat his original intention. If he couldn't get any benefits, how could he stand by and watch?
Pingxin did not appear, but knowing that these matters were of great importance, she fell into contemplation.
After a long while, she transmitted her voice.
"Even if I wanted to prevent this, I would be powerless. Among the Witch race, there will not be another existence like me who can achieve such a feat without her physical body being defeated."
Xu Fang listened and nodded.
Thinking about it, Houtu transformed into the cycle of reincarnation. Because she was chosen as the spokesperson by the Earthly Dao and was protected by the Earthly Dao, she was able to re-condense her physical body and govern the Underworld.
If it were any other Witch, or any other being, they would not have this protection, and it would be truly difficult to succeed.
Speaking of this, Pingxin's tone became even more helpless.
"This matter was planned by the Heavenly Dao, with the intention of using it to deal with the Earthly Dao. Not only the West, but in the future, the Immortal Dao will also have an existence comparable to the Underworld appear."
"The Earthly Dao is no match for the Heavenly Dao. This is truly difficult to change. Even if Fellow Daoist Xu Fang has the intention to help, we are powerless!"
Pingxin did not mind revealing some hidden matters to Xu Fang, as the Earthly Dao also had no objections.
Upon hearing this, Xu Fang completely abandoned his plan to choose a being to replace Dizang.
"Alas! It's this heavenly will again!"
Xu Fang sighed. This constant meddling of the unseen heavenly will, or rather, the arrangement of the Heavenly Dao, was truly troublesome!