Xu Fang's words fell and were instantly responded to.
"The Treasure Distribution Rock, carrying numerous magical treasures, comes to pledge allegiance to Daoist Xu Fang. We humbly request Daoist Xu Fang to accept us!"
"Daoist Xu Fang, I have heard your legends, and I wish to become a part of your legend!"
"Today, my wish is finally fulfilled, haha!"
Countless voices rang out, echoing in Xu Fang's ears. On the Treasure Distribution Rock, all the magical treasures simultaneously took flight, swirling incessantly, their radiance shining brightly, expressing their current excitement.
"Good, good, good!"
Xu Fang laughed even more joyfully, his grin so wide his eyes were not visible.
When he first saw the Treasure Distribution Rock appear, he was naturally overjoyed and prepared to fiercely compete with the great beings for some treasures.
However, as a multitude of beings emerged one after another, Xu Fang heard the calls from the Treasure Distribution Rock and the many magical treasures upon it, all declaring their desire to join Xu Fang's treasure group and become treasures under his ownership.
Seeing this, Xu Fang decisively accepted the temptation and waited right there.
As expected, the Treasure Distribution Rock and all the magical treasures, exerting their collective strength, appeared before Xu Fang.
Xu Fang could understand the thoughts of the Treasure Distribution Rock and the many magical treasures upon it.
It was likely that his legends had already spread throughout the Primordial Era's treasure realm. Which treasure in the Primordial Era did not know of Xu Fang's divine abilities?
Therefore, their collective allegiance this time was quite reasonable.
However, while Xu Fang understood, those great beings were dumbfounded.
"What's going on? Why did the Treasure Distribution Rock just run off on its own?"
"Daoist Xu Fang, you are being rather unkind!"
"Damn it! All our hard work has benefited this Xu Fang!"
The great beings were all immensely frustrated. They had displayed their unique abilities and rushed forward, but as soon as they approached the Treasure Distribution Rock, it, along with countless treasures, turned away from them and appeared directly beside Xu Fang.
So, all their painstaking efforts had ultimately allowed this fellow Xu Fang to reap the rewards?
However, with the Treasure Distribution Rock now beside Xu Fang, the great beings dared not act rashly, fearing that Xu Fang might take a displeasure and simply collect all the treasures.
At this distance, coupled with the suppressing power emanating from the Treasure Distribution Rock, they were utterly unable to intervene!
Thinking of this, the great beings spoke again one after another.
"Daoist Xu Fang, you stand still and don't move, don't be rash!"
"Indeed, Daoist Xu Fang, leave some room for a future encounter!"
"Daoist Xu Fang, to be a person, to be an immortal, one must be upright!"
The great beings had no choice but to suppress their anger and speak to Xu Fang in a conciliatory tone, lest Xu Fang make an impulsive decision and sweep away the Treasure Distribution Rock, leaving everyone empty-handed.
At this moment, it felt as if Xu Fang were a kidnapper, and the great beings, for the safety of their hostages, could only try their best to placate him.
However, at this time, when everyone was speaking amicably, there were, as expected, those who did not.
"Daoist Xu Fang, have you considered these two if you intend to monopolize the treasures on the Treasure Distribution Rock?"
"Exactly, Daoist Xu Fang, you should think carefully!"
It was precisely the Daoist Zhun Ti and Daoist Jie Yin. Seeing the Golden-Winged Great Roc and Ao Xue among the crowd of beings, their hearts stirred, and they descended beside them, shouting at Xu Fang.
Their magical powers surged, suppressing the Golden-Winged Great Roc and Ao Xue, their intentions being all too obvious.
Seeing this, the great beings' hearts stirred.
That's right, Xu Fang had the Treasure Distribution Rock by his side, and they had two little followers. This time, everyone had a bargaining chip, and the two sides canceled each other out, rendering them powerless, right?
The Golden-Winged Great Roc and Ao Xue, suppressed by the two from the West, listened to their words and immediately felt a bitter anguish.
If they had known, they should have stayed with senior and insisted on flying with these fellows.
Now, they had become hostages, putting Senior Xu Fang in a difficult position.
"Senior, please don't worry about us! Since the Treasure Distribution Rock has fallen before you, it is your fortune!"
"Yes! Senior, we are not afraid!"
The Golden-Winged Great Roc and Ao Xue shouted at Xu Fang, appearing ready to make a noble sacrifice.
"This!"
Xu Fang was speechless. How had this suddenly turned into a hostage situation!
Looking at the numerous treasures on the Treasure Distribution Rock, and then at the righteous Golden-Winged Great Roc and Ao Xue, Xu Fang felt like crying but had no tears. Was this a situation where he had to sacrifice one or two followers to obtain treasures?
Xu Fang naturally would not do anything so insane for these treasures, but it would be too much of a loss to miss out on so many treasures right before his eyes!
Fortunately, as he scanned the great beings opposite him, Xu Fang saw that the friendly great beings like the San Qing and Nu Wa nodded, and a thought struck him, understanding their intentions.
This was them showing their stance; they would step in to save the Golden-Winged Great Roc and Ao Xue.
Their choice was twofold: first, their friendship with Xu Fang; second, it was not appropriate for Xu Fang to hoard all these treasures he had obtained.
Xu Fang understood their thoughts and, with no further reservations, immediately responded.
"The Golden-Winged Great Roc and Ao Xue are my dearest friends and loved ones. How can you treat them like this?"
These words gave the great beings hope, and the Golden-Winged Great Roc and Ao Xue's eyes sparkled with tears. They knew they had not misjudged their senior; he was truly loyal and righteous!
However, Xu Fang then began to laugh.
"However, in this world, there is nothing that cannot be solved with more money."
"With so many treasures before me, I would be impolite not to accept them. I shall take them!"
As these words fell, the great beings were all dumbfounded. Was Xu Fang truly so ruthless as to exchange the lives of the Golden-Winged Great Roc and Ao Xue for those numerous treasures?
And the two from the West were shocked. Wasn't Xu Fang always the most devoted to loyalty? When had he started learning from the West?
"Good! Xu Fang, you said it yourself. Don't regret it!"
"Yes! This is your choice, don't blame others!"
Daoist Zhun Ti and Daoist Jie Yin were enraged. Since the Golden-Winged Great Roc and Ao Xue could not threaten Xu Fang, they might as well kill them directly!
The Golden-Winged Great Roc and Ao Xue felt despair but still maintained a demeanor of noble sacrifice.
Of course, from the corner of their eyes, they saw the San Qing, Nu Wa, and others stirring, and they instantly understood, smiling.
So that's how it is. Senior didn't abandon them for treasures; everything was within Senior's control!
"Laughing at what! I'll send you to the West!"
Daoist Zhun Ti was furious. Xu Fang could be ignored, but how dare these two little followers be so disrespectful!
Just as Daoist Zhun Ti and Daoist Jie Yin were about to make a move, a light surged from behind them, and the San Qing, Nu Wa, and others unleashed their magical powers.
They would naturally not stand idly by while the Golden-Winged Great Roc and Ao Xue perished. Their actions were to save them and also to divide the treasures with Xu Fang later.
The great beings felt the movements of the San Qing and others and were suddenly greatly alarmed. A traitor is among us!
The situation was on the verge of erupting!
At this moment, a voice suddenly rang out.
"You dare to act like this, do you not consider me present?"
As the voice fell, the magical powers of Daoist Zhun Ti and Daoist Jie Yin dissipated, and the power of the San Qing and others was instantly suppressed.
"Dao Ancestor Hongjun!"
All the beings suddenly came to their senses. Yes, how could they have forgotten Dao Ancestor Hongjun? He had been sitting there majestically all along!