Hearing Nuwa's words, Di Jun and Dong Huang Taiyi's expressions changed. They exchanged glances, and Dong Huang Taiyi could no longer hold back, speaking up.
"Xu Fang! Stop making trouble. You should be grateful for the Great Heavenly Court's magnanimity in letting you leave safely."
"What else do you want? Do you really think our Great Heavenly Court fears you!"
Originally, Dong Huang Taiyi was already indignant due to Nuwa's favoritism towards Xu Fang. Now, Xu Fang was still causing trouble and refusing to leave peacefully. How could Dong Huang Taiyi tolerate him any longer?
However, Xu Fang was not one to be bullied and directly retorted.
"Dong Huang Taiyi! Yes, what is 'making trouble' and what is 'the Great Heavenly Court's magnanimity'? My sworn brother Dong Wanggong died at the hands of your Great Heavenly Court, and I should be grateful to you!"
"Xu Fang, Empress Nuwa is here. Are you not able to dismiss your offense against our Great Heavenly Court?"
"Dismiss? How about one life for one life? Come on, don't you like fighting? Step out, and let us fight!"
"You! I will not argue with you!"
Dong Huang Taiyi and Xu Fang began to argue. When Xu Fang proposed a duel, Dong Huang Taiyi chickened out and immediately ignored Xu Fang, saying to Nuwa.
"Empress Nuwa, this Xu Fang is treacherous and detestable, disrespecting the Saints and acting rudely. I beg Empress Nuwa to intervene!"
Dong Huang Taiyi was not a fool. Xu Fang claimed to want a one-on-one fight, but in reality, he would bring a pile of treasures to gang up on him. He was not confident he could defeat Xu Fang under that barrage of magical artifacts and thus would not accept the challenge, so he decisively threw the problem to Nuwa.
"Enough! Stop talking."
Nuwa spoke, scolding Dong Huang Taiyi to shut up. She then looked at Xu Fang and sighed.
"Fellow Daoist Xu Fang, then what do you propose?"
Seeing Xu Fang's demeanor, it was clear he would not leave easily. Nuwa's expression became increasingly troubled, unsure of what to do.
Xu Fang saw this and spoke to comfort her.
"Fellow Daoist Nuwa, do not worry. I promised I would leave, and I will certainly keep my word."
With that said, Xu Fang looked at Di Jun and Dong Huang Taiyi.
"However, you know my rules."
Xu Fang said this, and then smiled. But this smile, when heard by the brothers Di Jun and Dong Huang Taiyi, felt like falling into an ice cellar. Xu Fang's rules were widely known throughout the Primordial Era. How could they not know them? It was nothing more than being invincible and never returning empty-handed. Now that he mentioned it here, it was undoubtedly...
"Xu Fang! You are robbing us!"
Dong Huang Taiyi shouted loudly, exposing Xu Fang's intentions. Di Jun's brow furrowed. Was the incident at Penglai Immortal Island about to repeat itself?
The great cultivators watching the scene were also stunned into silence. This Xu Fang was truly fearless. It was one thing to rob the Great Heavenly Court outside Penglai Immortal Island; at least then the Great Heavenly Court could claim they were outmatched. But now, in front of the Southern Heavenly Gate of the Great Heavenly Court, at the very doorstep of the Great Heavenly Court, how could Xu Fang dare to do this!
Of course, Xu Fang dared. Seeing Dong Huang Taiyi's indignant look, Xu Fang immediately retorted.
"What do you mean 'robbing'? This is emotional distress!"
"Dong Wanggong was my sworn brother, like a sibling from another mother and father. You wicked Great Heavenly Court made him perish. How can my heart be at peace!"
"To pacify my troubled heart, you need to pay more!"
The great cultivators of the Primordial Era looked at Xu Fang's words and became even more speechless. So, as long as the price was right, your sworn brother could be killed casually, right? However, they could understand that since Nuwa had personally intervened, Xu Fang could not do anything to the Great Heavenly Court in front of a Saint. It was better to take this opportunity to make more demands and make the Great Heavenly Court pay a heavy price, achieving revenge in another sense.
Di Jun and Dong Huang Taiyi, seeing Xu Fang's righteous indignation, were furious. Looking at the ravaged Heavenly Court of the Great Heavenly Court, their anger grew. So, your sworn brother died, and you were greatly impacted. Does our Great Heavenly Court's suffering from this catastrophe not count as an impact? And you still have the nerve to demand compensation.
They both looked at Nuwa, hoping she would stand up for them. Nuwa, however, repeatedly shook her head.
"This is your grievance. You decide for yourselves!"
Nuwa said this, stepped aside, and closed her eyes, appearing to be an uninvolved party. Forget it, one was a good friend of many years, and the other was the origin of her existence. Caught in the middle, she was in a dilemma. It was better to let them resolve it themselves.
"This!"
Di Jun and Dong Huang Taiyi saw Nuwa's attitude and understood perfectly. Nuwa was not only telling them to decide for themselves but also giving them the power to choose between fighting or peace. With Nuwa's attitude, if they were to truly fight Xu Fang again, she probably wouldn't intervene, right? At that time, how would they deal with Xu Fang? However, if they were to truly agree to Xu Fang's request and be extorted by him in front of the Southern Heavenly Gate, what would become of the Great Heavenly Court's reputation if this spread?
Di Jun and Dong Huang Taiyi were in a dilemma. Xu Fang, however, was not in a hurry. He quietly watched Di Jun and Dong Huang Taiyi, waiting for their decision. The scene fell silent, and the atmosphere became incredibly strange. The great cultivators watching also remained silent, marveling in their hearts. Only someone like Xu Fang dared to be so reckless, causing chaos in the Great Heavenly Court and then daring to demand compensation. Anyone else would have been crushed to death by the Chaos Bell, leaving no trace behind. However, watching the conflicted Di Jun and Dong Huang Taiyi, they also muttered to themselves. If these two Demon Emperors really agreed, their reputation would be completely ruined. They would not agree so easily. Therefore, Nuwa's mediation was ultimately in vain?
At this moment, several voices rang out.
"Fellow Daoist Xu Fang, we arrive late. You won't blame us, will you?"
"Daoist Xu Fang, I've come to support you!"
"Fellow Daoist Xu Fang, why is there such a good thing with the Great Heavenly Court, and you didn't inform us?"
As these voices sounded, several figures flew from afar and landed beside Xu Fang. The Dragon Kings of the Four Seas, Kong Xuan, and the Obsidian Jade Qilin were among them, as was Zuwu Houtu. They had arrived long ago, but when Xu Fang was wielding the Treasure-Distributing Rock like a descending god of war, they dared not approach, fearing they might be accidentally injured or killed by Xu Fang who was indiscriminately attacking. Now, seeing Xu Fang negotiating with the Great Heavenly Court and Di Jun and Dong Huang Taiyi in a dilemma, they naturally appeared to reinforce him.
And as they arrived, several armies appeared in the sky, exuding a formidable aura, rapidly approaching the Great Heavenly Court. Di Jun and Dong Huang Taiyi saw these figures land in front of Xu Fang, and then looked at the approaching armies, their scalps tingling. After exchanging glances, they sighed in resignation. Di Jun spoke with difficulty.
"Alright, we will proceed according to Fellow Daoist Xu Fang's rules!"
If they refused now, with this formation, they would likely be besieged by this coalition! One Xu Fang was already troublesome enough. Now with these people arriving, it was like adding wings to a tiger. How could the Great Heavenly Court resist then?