The words of Dao Ancestor Hongjun rang out, silencing the great powers present and causing them to abandon any thoughts of ulterior motives, daring not to act presumptuously.
Xu Fang was astonished by Dao Ancestor Hongjun’s intervention, but seeing it as a good thing for himself, he didn't think much of it. He immediately pointed to the beings Dao Ancestor Hongjun had struck down.
"As I said earlier, do not say I did not warn you. Since you dare to act in such a manner, I shall revoke your right to claim treasures!"
With the backing of Dao Ancestor Hongjun, Xu Fang announced with dominance, directly canceling the treasure-claiming qualifications of these beings, using them as a warning to others.
"This..."
Those beings wanted to say more, but Dao Ancestor Hongjun's gaze fell upon them, hinting at another forceful action. They instantly cowered, daring not to speak further.
They could only lament their misfortune, wishing they hadn't been so hasty! They had gained no treasures and instead became the scapegoats for others to learn from, forced to watch as others claimed treasures, a bitter fate!
Seeing this, the great powers observed with eyes focused inward, grateful that they had not acted impulsively. They also understood the current situation and knew they could only proceed according to Xu Fang's rules.
"Continue," Dao Ancestor Hongjun uttered, and then closed his eyes once more.
"Alright! All magical treasures, obey my command! Continue flying and choose your own masters!" Xu Fang responded, instructing the treasures to proceed.
Due to the earlier incident, even as countless treasures flew towards them, their formidable power stirring desire, the great powers suppressed their urge to act. Not only did they dare not act, but following Xu Fang's instructions, they also restrained their auras and spiritual power, allowing the treasures to flutter above them.
The treasures landed collectively above the heads of the great powers, spinning and circling, occasionally pausing above a particular great power. Some would stay, while others would fly away. Regardless, the sight of countless treasures flying about was incredibly spectacular.
However, the great powers were in no mood to admire this dance of treasures. They stared intently at the treasures above, hoping they would finally settle down and not fly away again. Moreover, to retain the treasures above them, the great powers began to speak.
"Hey! Why are you leaving? Stay a while longer!"
"Little treasure, don't go, uncle will take you to see the Primordial Era!"
"Esteemed treasure friend, my bed is large and comfortable, are you interested in taking a look?"
To gain the favor of the treasures, the great powers cast aside all pretense, using their eloquence in hopes of winning the treasures' favor. They didn't know if this would be effective, but seeing Xu Fang's earlier actions, wasn't that how he spoke to the treasures?
However, during their contemplation, most of the treasures had already made their decisions. Soon, they gradually quieted down, settling above the heads of their chosen great powers, no longer moving.
Xu Fang, seeing that the situation was largely decided, looked up and couldn't help but sigh.
"Speaking of which, is favoritism common in the Primordial Era? Treasures are like this too?"
Looking out, he saw that most of the treasures had already made their choices. The higher the cultivation of a great power, the more they were favored by the treasures. Their heads were covered with treasures, shining from afar, like halos. The Three Pure Ones, Nuwa, and others were even more exaggerated, with hundreds of treasures gathered, packed together, all emitting light, making it seem as if they were wearing a sun. It wasn't unexpected that the Three Pure Ones and Nuwa would be the biggest winners in this treasure distribution, being disciples of Dao Ancestor Hongjun and future Sages. How could treasures overlook them?
Other great powers with lower cultivation appeared quite pitiful, with only a few treasures emitting a faint glow. However, even as Xu Fang said this, he could understand the treasures' sentiments. After all, people strive for upward mobility, and water flows to lower places. Treasures naturally wished for a good home; otherwise, they wouldn't have all pledged allegiance to him under the guidance of the Treasure Rock.
"Of course, sometimes, character is also indispensable!" Xu Fang looked at the heads of Zhunti Daoist and Jieyin Daoist and couldn't help but laugh. With so few treasures, it was truly laughable. This was not only incomparable to the Three Pure Ones and Nuwa, fellow disciples of Hongjun, but even inferior to other great powers.
Zhunti Daoist and Jieyin Daoist, upon hearing Xu Fang's words and looking at the meager number of treasures above their heads, were filled with indignation and dissatisfaction.
"Fellow Daoist Xu Fang, we are disciples of the Dao Ancestor, how esteemed we are! Why are these treasures so unappreciative? I suspect these treasures have malfunctioned!" Zhunti Daoist said. He was naturally extremely displeased, feeling that there had been some underhanded dealings. However, in front of Xu Fang, he dared not mention any conspiracy and could only blame the treasures.
"Yes, it would have been better to let us rely on our own opportunities and abilities!" Jieyin Daoist concurred. If they had relied on their own chances and abilities, they would have surely obtained many treasures, why would it have come to this?
"Exactly, exactly! Fellow Daoist Xu Fang, look, what does that fat guy next to us have? Why does he have so many treasures favoring him? There must be a mistake!"
"Fatty, you tell me, right?" Zhunti Daoist, to validate their claims, directly pointed to a nearby fatty and involved him.
"Huh?" The fatty looked innocent and then offered his guess. "I don't know either. Perhaps they felt I looked prosperous and could take a beating?"
Xu Fang chuckled upon hearing this. It turned out this fatty had spoken the truth. When he saw so many treasures settled on this fatty's head earlier, he was puzzled and had asked those treasures. The treasures uniformly stated that this fatty looked prosperous and comical, and with all that flesh, he would surely be able to withstand blows in future battles, allowing them to lie flat together without working so hard. Since they couldn't squeeze into the Three Pure Ones' circle, and other great powers were not appealing, this fatty Daoist was a good choice.
Xu Fang laughed. Could this fatty be considered as having the same telepathic connection with treasures as himself? In his delight, Xu Fang casually asked, "By the way, fatty, what's your name?"
"My name is no longer important. I feel that with so many treasures, my old name can no longer suppress them," the fatty said, propping his chin and gazing thoughtfully at the treasures above his head. "How about I change my name to Duobao Daoist? Not bad, not bad, this name is good, I'll be called Duobao Daoist from now on!"
The fatty said this, filled with joy, and looked at Xu Fang. "However, Daoist Xu Fang, there's no need to be polite with me. You can call me Duobao from now on!" The fatty looked at Xu Fang with great happiness, filled with gratitude. With his cultivation, without Daoist Xu Fang presiding over this event, how could he have obtained so many treasures?
Upon hearing this, Xu Fang was stunned. So, this fatty was the future senior disciple of the Jie Sect, Duobao Daoist! He never imagined that by chance, the name Duobao Daoist would be born here!