The normally boisterous and troublemaking Western duo calmed down, and the other great powers naturally had no need to say more. At this moment, no matter how indignant they were, they had to accept Xu Fang's demands.
After all, setting aside Xu Fang's mysterious and unpredictable magical array, the Sanqing and others who were watching the show with great interest nearby would not just watch forever.
If a conflict truly arose with Xu Fang, the Sanqing and the others would certainly not stand by. In that case, who would win and who would lose was truly uncertain.
Among the six Heavenly Dao Sages originally destined for the Zixiao Palace, Xu Fang had the Sanqing and Nuwa, four in total. Especially Tai Shang, who was bestowed the Nine Dragon Golden Staff by Dao Ancestor Hongjun and was in charge of the Xuanmen, was even more formidable.
If one offended the head of the Xuanmen, even if Dao Ancestor Hongjun was in seclusion after merging with the Dao and not present, one's life in the Primordial Era would not be easy, right?
With this thought, the assembled great powers put away their dejected expressions and forced out smiles.
"Fellow Daoist Xu Fang is right; compensation is indeed due for the losses!"
"Indeed, indeed. Fellow Daoist Xu Fang presided over the Treasure Convention, and his efforts were immense. We have all benefited from him; how can we let Fellow Daoist Xu Fang's opportunities be in vain?"
"Yes, yes, our actions are to repay kindness. Fellow Daoist Xu Fang, you have worked hard!"
The great powers spoke one after another, expressing their stances.
In the current situation, Hao Tian and Yao Chi were peeking through the cracks in the door, watching the show. The Zixiao Palace remained silent, indicating that Dao Ancestor Hongjun had decided not to interfere in this matter.
What other recourse did they have? They could only go along with Xu Fang's wishes and hand over treasures to obtain the qualification to leave.
However, even though they were forced to hand over their treasures, they were all dignified individuals. At this moment, they spoke in unison, claiming their actions were to repay kindness, and never mentioning that they were being coerced by Xu Fang.
"It is best that you all think this way, lest we hurt our harmony."
Xu Fang understood the intentions of these great powers and was too lazy to expose them.
It was better this way; otherwise, if the news spread, he would truly seem like a bandit who robbed a group of great powers upon encountering them, which would be bad for his reputation.
"Alright, enough talk. Dapeng, Xiaoxue, get to work!"
Xu Fang waved his hand and brought out the Treasure Distribution Rock.
The Golden-Winged Great Peng and Ao Xue had long been impatient. They rushed out at this moment and instantly took their positions.
"Line up, one by one!"
"No cutting in line, no cutting in line, no cutting in line. Cutting in line is shameful!"
Under the loud shouts of the Golden-Winged Great Peng and Ao Xue, the great powers exchanged glances and could only obediently line up, step forward to hand over treasures, and obtain the qualification to leave.
The Sanqing and others watched from the side with exclamations of wonder. This scene of the great powers queuing up to hand over treasures, no matter how many times they saw it, still made them gasp in admiration!
In this Primordial Era, only Fellow Daoist Xu Fang could accomplish such a feat, and he had done it once, and who knew how many more times he would do it. Thinking about it still brought a little anticipation!
"However, Fellow Daoist Xu Fang, for matters like this next time, I probably won't participate."
Tai Shang, speaking rarely, complained to Xu Fang.
He naturally understood the significance of his status as the chief disciple of the Xuanmen in this "robbery" at the Zixiao Palace.
When he received the Nine Dragon Golden Staff from Dao Ancestor Hongjun, he was still thinking about how to spread the Xuanmen throughout the Primordial Era, propagate the name of Dao Ancestor Hongjun, and make the Xuanmen grow stronger!
As a result, as soon as he stepped out, he was pulled into this act of robbing great powers by Xu Fang. Wasn't this tarnishing the reputation of the Xuanmen?
Xu Fang heard this, chuckled dryly, and quickly cupped his hands in salute to the Sanqing and others.
"Thank you all, fellow Daoists, for your assistance. Xu Fang here thanks you! Don't worry, such matters should probably not happen again, right?"
Xu Fang's words caused his companions to purse their lips. If you yourself are not sure, then don't try to fool us with these words!
Regardless of anything else, at this moment, there were no conflicts outside the Zixiao Palace. Xu Fang and the Sanqing and others were chatting and laughing amicably. The great powers were also quietly queuing up to hand over treasures, creating an atmosphere of harmony and friendliness.
Even the Western faction and the Demon Race at this moment had to suppress their feelings and obediently line up to hand over treasures.
Donghuang Taiyi and Di Jun had thoughts of asking Fuxi and Nuwa to help them. However, Fuxi and Nuwa, having been treated so poorly by them before, were completely ignoring them now, leaving them no choice but to silently accept Xu Fang's extortion and robbery.
With the cooperation of the great powers and the hard work of the Golden-Winged Great Peng and Ao Xue, the treasures were soon collected and piled on the Treasure Distribution Rock, forming a small mountain.
Xu Fang did not stand on ceremony. With a wave of his hand, he put away the Treasure Distribution Rock. The great powers immediately felt a pang of heartache; those treasures had completely left them and become Xu Fang's possessions.
Xu Fang felt no pity for them. In fact, he felt a surge of pride. When these people had ganged up to try and divide the treasures, they should have known he would not let them off easily.
This outcome was, in a way, their own doing!
To Xu Fang's surprise, among the great powers witnessing this scene, there was one who did not seem to be heartbroken. The胖子 (pàng zi - fatty) who had just renamed himself Duobao Daoist was smiling broadly as he watched Xu Fang collect the treasures.
"Duobao, doesn't your heart ache at losing your treasures?"
Xu Fang couldn't help but ask, genuinely curious about what Duobao Daoist was thinking, to still be able to smile at a time like this.
Duobao Daoist smiled amiably and shook his head repeatedly.
"What are you saying, Daoist Xu Fang? This is all your fee for your hard work. Duobao still thanks you for presiding over the treasure distribution and allowing me to obtain so many treasures!"
Duobao Daoist replied. These words made Xu Fang look at him with a higher regard; this was truly someone who knew how to repay kindness!
"You are truly broad-minded and have a good conscience. You are much better than those who consider themselves great powers."
Xu Fang praised Duobao Daoist, while also subtly mocking the assembled great powers.
The great powers, upon hearing this, focused their gaze on their noses and their noses on their hearts, pretending not to hear the implied meaning of Xu Fang's words.
You say what you want, we listen to what we want. Let's get through this process peacefully and leave as soon as possible.
On the other hand, Tongtian, looking at the honest and adorable Duobao Daoist, was quite appreciative.
"Your name is Duobao, right? You seem straightforward and know how to repay kindness. You are quite to my liking. Would you like to become my disciple?"
Tongtian said this casually. To his surprise, Duobao Daoist immediately knelt down and kowtowed repeatedly.
"Duobao Daoist, I pay my respects to Master Tongtian!"
Duobao Daoist was not foolish. The Sanqing were all renowned figures in the world, favored by Dao Ancestor Hongjun, and destined to become great sages.
This Senior Tongtian, who possessed the Zhuxian Sword and Zhuxian Sword Formation, which were said to be unbreakable by anyone less than a saint, and was even bestowed upon him by Dao Ancestor Hongjun, further proved his importance in Dao Ancestor Hongjun's heart.
Since he wanted to take him as a disciple, how could he not know what was good for him? Naturally, he would seize this opportunity to become his disciple, and from then on, he would have a powerful patron, embark on the path to the peak of immortal life!
Tongtian, seeing this, was speechless. He had only spoken casually, and this Duobao had actually taken it seriously?