The creatures in Zixiao Palace were speechless seeing the Western Zhunti Daoist and Jieyin Daoist scrambling to leave.
These two had been arrogant just moments ago, but after Xu Fang appeared and spoke a few words, they became so cowardly?
However, thinking of the psychological trauma Xu Fang had previously inflicted on Zhunti Daoist and Jieyin Daoist, everyone could understand and shared a knowing smile.
Indeed, if you want to ask who is strongest in the west, look for Xu Fang on Penglai Immortal Island!
All the creatures marveled at Xu Fang's power and their gazes involuntarily fell upon him.
Only the demon race leaders Dijun and Donghuang Taiyi, along with Kunpeng, showed resentment on their faces. After exchanging glances, they nodded and followed the two from the west.
Upon seeing the two from the west depart, Dong Wang Gong and Xi Wang Mu breathed a sigh of relief and quickly bowed to Xu Fang, expressing their gratitude.
Xu Fang watched as Dijun and the other demon race members followed the demon race and disappeared from the entrance of Zixiao Palace, a sense of confusion brewing within him as to their intentions.
Listening to Dong Wang Gong and Xi Wang Mu, he withdrew his gaze, scanned the onlookers, and then spoke to Dong Wang Gong.
"Alright, this is not a place for conversation. Let us leave here first."
As Xu Fang spoke, he took the lead. Seeing this, Dong Wang Gong and the others quickly followed, leaving Zixiao Palace together.
Upon exiting the entrance of Zixiao Palace, the two from the west and the demon race had vanished without a trace, leaving Xu Fang slightly disappointed.
However, he didn't dwell on it and immediately led Dong Wang Gong and the others into the chaos.
Unbeknownst to Xu Fang, a pair of eyes had been closely watching them.
The owner of this gaze was none other than the master of Zixiao Palace, Dao Ancestor Hongjun. Seeing Xu Fang and the others disappear into the distance and enter the Sea of Chaos, he finally withdrew his gaze.
The Sea of Chaos was outside the Great Primordial World, incredibly dangerous. Even the powerful Dao Ancestor Hongjun could only protect the small area in front of his Zixiao Palace and naturally could not follow them further.
However, as Dao Ancestor Hongjun withdrew his gaze, his mind was still turbulent.
"This creature from Penglai again?"
Dao Ancestor was astonished. He had clearly stated his stance, yet this creature from Penglai still dared to step forward and stand up for Dong Wang Gong.
"Is this fellow so audacious and reckless that he truly believes I dare not deal with him?"
Last time, when he had allocated Yingzhou Island to Dong Wang Gong, he had truly not expected that such a creature would be born on Penglai Immortal Island and had already entered the Great Primordial World and come to Zixiao Palace to listen to the Dao.
In truth, he and this creature from Penglai had a deep-seated hatred.
However, Dao Ancestor Hongjun did not believe that, given his current strength, this individual would harbor resentment and seek revenge.
"So, this fellow truly believes he can roam the Great Primordial World unchecked after the Battle of Penglai Immortal Island, is that it?"
Dao Ancestor Hongjun sneered. Even though that individual had displayed astonishing strength and networking abilities during the Battle of Penglai Immortal Island, which had deeply surprised and shocked him.
However, after the first lecture on the Dao, he had gained the acknowledgment of all beings in the Great Primordial World, and Dong Wang Gong had provided him with merits and luck, greatly increasing his strength. He felt the imminent opportunity to merge with the Dao.
In the near future, he would completely merge with the Heavenly Dao and become its spokesperson, managing the Great Primordial World on its behalf.
Therefore, even beings like the Sanqing, who were manifestations of Pangu's primordial spirit, were merely his pawns. A mere creature from Penglai was destined to stir up no significant waves.
He was still bothered by the fact that the creature had used a magical artifact to bring a small qilin into Zixiao Palace, and yet this creature had the nerve to seek revenge.
Dao Ancestor Hongjun was happy to see the two from the west pressure Dong Wang Gong just now.
After all, Dong Wang Gong had become useless, so it was better for him to join the two from the west and strengthen the west.
Initially, Dao Ancestor Hongjun had rejected these two from the west, as they were, in the end, merely pawns placed by the Heavenly Dao to siphon off the luck of the Daoist sect.
However, Dao Ancestor Hongjun eventually came to understand and decided to go with the flow.
Although the western earth veins were destroyed by Luohu, it was under Hongjun's coercion that this act was carried out.
After Luohu transformed into a demon, this karma naturally fell upon Hongjun.
Hongjun accepting these two from the west was not only to comply with heavenly will but also to have them help him repay his debts.
At that time, they would be preoccupied with repaying their debts, and it was unlikely they would have the time to scheme against the Daoist sect.
"Damn this Xu Fang, he has ruined my strategy, it is truly hateful!"
Dao Ancestor Hongjun was extremely displeased thinking that Xu Fang had foiled his plan. After all, to have the west help him repay his debts, he had to provide some support.
Dong Wang Gong was no longer useful, but the Celestial Court's forces still existed. If they were to merge with the west, it would be a great gain!
"It seems I must find an opportunity to eliminate this individual."
Dao Ancestor Hongjun spoke coldly, already harboring killing intent towards Xu Fang. In any case, this creature had no significant role to play in the upcoming grand events of the Great Primordial World, so it was better to eliminate him to prevent further complications.
As Hongjun's voice fell, a voice suddenly sounded.
"Hongjun, you are being a bit too overbearing!"
As this voice rang out, a figure appeared before Dao Ancestor Hongjun.
"Yang Mei! You have actually achieved the Dao of Hunyuan!"
Dao Ancestor Hongjun was shocked, gazing at the figure before him. Was this not Yang Mei, who had disappeared without a trace?
"You still care about me. I am not as fortunate as you, Hongjun, to be favored by the Heavenly Dao and become a Heavenly Saint."
Immortal Master Yang Mei smiled slightly and then his gaze sharpened.
"We are old friends. As old friends meeting, why must you bring irrelevant beings into this?"
Under Immortal Master Yang Mei's intense gaze, Hongjun relaxed his mind and did not summon the Heavenly Dao.
"Yang Mei, you know that the Great Primordial World is no longer what it used to be. That one cannot tolerate anomalies like yourselves. How dare you appear in the Great Primordial World?"
Hongjun questioned, feeling apprehensive.
Back then, when the great powers gathered and the conflict between Dao and Demon ended, he and Yang Mei had another conflict. At that time, Hongjun, who had already gained the Heavenly Dao's recognition, was far from Yang Mei's match and had all his magical artifacts taken.
In the end, Yang Mei, feeling that heavenly will was irresistible, returned the treasures, and they parted ways.
Even now, being a Saint and on the verge of merging with the Dao, Dao Ancestor Hongjun was still unsure of his chances of victory if he fought Yang Mei.
Moreover, he was a Saint, but Yang Mei was also a Hunyuan Daluo Golden Immortal.
A Hunyuan Daluo Golden Immortal had strength equivalent to a Saint, but lacked the Saintly position and could not borrow the power of the Heavenly Dao.
Compared to Hongjun's defensive posture, Immortal Master Yang Mei appeared much more composed. Hearing Hongjun's words, he replied with a smile.
"As I just said, your actions are too overbearing."
"I have come this time to advise you to act with restraint and not attack that creature from Penglai."