With Xu Fang's command, the Treasure Distribution Rock immediately accelerated westward.
The Golden-Winged Great Peng and the other two, who had been dispirited, were filled with surprise and admiration when they heard Xu Fang's words and saw the Treasure Distribution Rock heading west. Their eyes sparkled.
"I knew Senior wouldn't disappoint us. Senior is truly my eternal idol!"
"I was so scared, I really thought Senior had become a greedy and unrighteous primordial mighty being. It seems I didn't have enough faith in Senior!"
"Haha! Let's see what the West has to offer to resist Senior's wrath this time!"
The Golden-Winged Great Peng and the other two spoke, secretly relieved.
Just moments ago, they had feared that their revered Senior had changed, becoming like those primordial mighty beings who only cared about profit and ignored the death of the Eastern King. This was unacceptable to them, as they had always seen Xu Fang as their idol.
Fortunately, their Senior was still their Senior and had not disappointed them, bringing them a pleasant surprise in the end. They chattered amongst themselves, eager to show the West their might on this journey westward!
Xu Fang listened to their words and observed their demeanor without saying much.
"It's all your fault, you brats, for forcing my hand. If I don't make a trip to the West, this treasure hunting squad will disband?"
Xu Fang grumbled inwardly. However, in truth, his journey westward was not solely to fulfill the expectations of these followers. More importantly, by avenging the Eastern King, his trip to the West would solidify the fact of the Eastern King's demise, providing a cover for his death. Thus, it was a win-win situation.
"Of course, this is not good news for the West."
Standing on the Treasure Distribution Rock, Xu Fang gazed towards the west and smiled.
He wondered what kind of expressions Zhun Ti Dao Ren and Jie Yin Dao Ren would have if they knew that this trip to the West was initiated by his little followers.
However, everything has a price. The West's assistance to the demon race against the Eastern King was their just deserts, a consequence of their own actions!
Mount Sumeru, in the West.
This place was originally where the Demon Ancestor Luo Hu established the Demon Sect, and it was the demon sect's stronghold. During the conflict between the Dao and Demon factions, the Demon Ancestor Luo Hu self-destructed, blowing up the entire spiritual脉 of the West. Most of the beings in the West fled elsewhere, the demonic path perished, and this place became unclaimed territory.
It was at this opportunity that Zhun Ti Dao Ren and Jie Yin Dao Ren seized Mount Sumeru as their dojo, using this pretext to control the West.
As Zhun Ti Dao Ren and Jie Yin Dao Ren traveled throughout the Primordial World, speaking of destiny to the beings of the world, forcibly dragging them in, and other such maneuvers, Mount Sumeru, which had been dormant, gradually became lively over the years. Besides Zhun Ti Dao Ren and Jie Yin Dao Ren, their disciples such as Maitreya, Xuanzang, Ksitigarbha, Medicine Buddha, and Mahasthamaprapta, the West was flourishing.
With such power in the desolate West, where great beings had retreated, it was naturally not to be underestimated, continuously attracting the remaining beings in the West to join. After Zhun Ti Dao Ren and Jie Yin Dao Ren were designated as future Sages by Dao Ancestor Hong Jun, Mount Sumeru rose again, and no one dared to offend them. Not to mention offending them, even getting too close might result in being pulled in by the Western Daoist friends and directly becoming a disciple of the West!
However, Kun Peng, as an envoy of the demon race, was not afraid of these matters. He descended with grace and appeared before Mount Sumeru.
"Kun Peng of the demon race, under the orders of His Majesty Di Jun and His Imperial Majesty Dong Huang Tai Yi of the demon race, I have come to pay a visit to Daoist Zhun Ti and Daoist Jie Yin of the West!"
Kun Peng stood before Mount Sumeru and shouted loudly. Soon, two figures rushed towards him and landed before Kun Peng. They were indeed Zhun Ti Dao Ren and Jie Yin Dao Ren.
"Fellow Daoists, don't..."
Kun Peng cupped his hands in greeting, intending to say hello, but was abruptly cut off by Zhun Ti Dao Ren waving his hand.
"Hold on, one can speak carelessly, but words should not be uttered carelessly. Who is your fellow Daoist? Don't speak nonsense!"
"Indeed. Our West has always had no connection with your demon race, especially after what you did, there is not the slightest bit of connection!"
Jie Yin Dao Ren echoed Zhun Ti Dao Ren's sentiment, showing Kun Peng no pleasantries.
Seeing their reaction, Kun Peng was not in a hurry. He waved his hand, and a pile of treasures appeared before Zhun Ti Dao Ren and Jie Yin Dao Ren.
"Please do not be hasty, fellow Daoists. The demon race was helpless in the previous matter. To express our apologies, I have brought these treasures to atone."
"This..."
Upon seeing the shimmering treasures, Zhun Ti Dao Ren and Jie Yin Dao Ren swallowed their words of dismissal.
Kun Peng sneered inwardly.
Were these two saying so much because they were greedy for treasure? What future Sages, they were nothing more than two clowns. How difficult would it be to handle them?
As expected, Zhun Ti Dao Ren and Jie Yin Dao Ren's gazes were fixed on the treasures, unable to be moved. After exchanging glances, Zhun Ti Dao Ren accepted the treasures.
"Good! We accept your demon race's compensation."
"Indeed, this is compensation for the last time. We accept it without question!"
Zhun Ti Dao Ren and Jie Yin Dao Ren spoke one after another, with an air of entitlement.
Kun Peng did not argue with them. Seeing them accept the treasures, he was overjoyed and quickly said.
"Excellent! Since that is the case, we can discuss the future cooperation between the demon race and the West..."
Kun Peng spoke with confidence, ready to discuss matters of cooperation between the two sides, only to be interrupted by Zhun Ti Dao Ren.
"Hold on! We accepted your demon race's compensation not to renew our alliance with you."
"Indeed, this is the reward for the West helping your demon race last time. Kun Peng, do not overthink it."
Jie Yin Dao Ren echoed Zhun Ti Dao Ren's words, exchanged a look with Zhun Ti Dao Ren, and smiled.
"What are you doing?"
This left Kun Peng baffled. They accepted the treasures and then said such things, what was the meaning of this? In broad daylight, they brazenly embezzled the treasures of the demon race, took the treasures without fulfilling their promises. They had always known the West was shameless, but not this shameless! This was bullying the demons!
Zhun Ti Dao Ren and Jie Yin Dao Ren looked at Kun Peng and sneered.
"Heh heh! What are we doing? Leave the treasures and get lost. We don't want to get involved with your demon race anymore."
"Indeed, Kun Peng, we will not make things difficult for you. Leave!"
Zhun Ti Dao Ren and Jie Yin Dao Ren were well aware of the demon race's intentions, which were to tie the West to the demon race. They were filled with resentment at this move, which would undoubtedly incur Xu Fang's wrath. Furthermore, they were now quasi-Sages, and even if they could not see all the secrets of heaven, they knew in their hearts that the demon race was not to be associated with. Why would they get involved with the demon race again?