Xu Fang naturally knew that Lingtian Ruler's sources of information, besides subtly probing in the chat group, were to contact those treacherous artifacts from the West or the Demon race.
For instance, Kunpeng's artifacts, the Northern Underworld Palace and the Northern Underworld Sword, had openly betrayed their master and sided with Xu Fang.
Knowing this, Xu Fang still questioned Lingtian Ruler in such a manner, naturally with a deeper intention.
As expected, this managed to shake the confident Lingtian Ruler's resolve, making it unsure whether to trust those artifacts' words.
Seeing Lingtian Ruler begin to doubt, Xu Fang seized the opportunity to voice his question.
"Brother Chi, it's not that I don't trust you, but if even you don't trust your sources, how can I believe them?"
This was indeed a problem, and Lingtian Ruler understood it perfectly, opening its mouth in agreement.
"Alright, young fellow Xu, wait a moment. I'll go and see for myself!"
As Lingtian Ruler spoke, it immediately posted in the chat group.
[Lingtian Ruler: Northern Underworld Palace? Northern Underworld Sword? I know you're there. Stop playing coy and go live, I want to see what the Demon race and the West are up to!]
To verify the truth and understand the situation, Lingtian Ruler called out to the Northern Underworld Palace and the Northern Underworld Sword in the chat group, urging them to broadcast the scene of the Demon race and the West interacting.
After all, the Northern Underworld Palace and the Northern Underworld Sword had openly defected last time. Everyone knew that these two artifacts were just like their master Kunpeng, traitors to the Demon race.
Naturally, they didn't care about trivial concerns. Lingtian Ruler wanted to see for itself, so it naturally approached them.
However, as external members of Xu Fang's artifact conglomerate, the Northern Underworld Palace and the Northern Underworld Sword did not respond to Ruler Chi's expectations at this moment, feeling rather troubled.
[Northern Underworld Palace: Brother Chi, we are truly sorry, but it's inconvenient this time!]
[Northern Underworld Sword: Yes, we will organize the content of this meeting of the Demon race and send it to you privately. You can wait a moment!]
[Lingtian Ruler: What is inconvenient? What are you afraid of? Everyone knows your character, what else do you have to be cautious about?]
[Northern Underworld Palace: It's not caution, it's simply impossible!]
[Northern Underworld Sword: Yes, these fellows have been guarding against us and suppressing us. Your subordinates cannot act!]
[Seven Treasures Wonderful Tree: Haha! Didn't expect this, Lingtian Ruler, you've miscalculated this time! These two subordinates of yours have always been suppressed by us. If they dare to make any rash moves, we'll tear up the façade!]
[Chaos Bell: We fell into your trap last time, do you really think our Demon race was indifferent? Lingtian Ruler, give up on this idea. As long as I'm here, these two won't be able to cause any trouble!]
[River Diagram: Two blatant spies, and you still want to obtain intelligence from our Demon race? Dream on!]
[Luo Shu: Exactly. Di Jun and Dong Huang Tai Yi don't know about this matter. We are the defense line of the Demon race, and you have no more opportunities!]
[Lingtian Ruler: ...]
What else could Lingtian Ruler say? Perhaps it shouldn't have been so eager to have the Northern Underworld Palace and the Northern Underworld Sword defect in the first place. Now, they were targeted by the Demon race's artifacts and were outwardly unable to do anything.
They could only pass information to their side secretly.
But, just as young fellow Xu said, was such a source of information truly reliable?
Without seeing it with its own eyes, who knew if the Northern Underworld Palace and the Northern Underworld Sword, under the pressure of the Demon race's artifacts, had rejoined the Demon race and passed on false information to trap their side?
Even if they could contact other artifacts privately, how much credibility did their words have, just like the Northern Underworld Palace and the Northern Underworld Sword?
Lingtian Ruler was at a loss for what to do. The espionage business was too complicated and taxing on the brain.
Xu Fang watched the messages in the chat group. Lingtian Ruler remained silent, while the artifacts from the West and the Demon race became increasingly arrogant, spewing all sorts of mockery.
Feeling their overbearing arrogance, Xu Fang chuckled coldly in his heart.
He had originally just wanted to see how the contact between the Demon race and the West was going. Since you won't even give me a live broadcast, don't blame me for being ruthless!
With a thought from Xu Fang, the system's upgrade energy progress bar appeared before him.
"Alright, the energy is sufficient. The upgrade can wait for next time. This time, I'll first strike a blow against their arrogance!"
Xu Fang thought to himself and silently operated.
"Ding!"
"Group member robot Xiao Bing has initiated a group poll, requesting the addition of an anonymous live broadcast function. Please vote, group members!"
As the chat group's prompt sounded, the artifacts that were busy mocking Lingtian Ruler suddenly froze.
[Chaos Bell: What anonymous live broadcast? What are you, a postnatal minor spirit treasure, messing around with?]
[Seven Treasures Wonderful Tree: Just watch the show quietly, don't suddenly jump out and scare a treasure to death!]
[River Diagram: However, what is this anonymous live broadcast?]
[Luo Shu: Robot, come out and explain?]
Although the artifacts from the West and the Demon race grumbled about Robot Xiao Bing suddenly appearing and scaring them, interrupting their mockery of Lingtian Ruler, they were still very curious about what the anonymous live broadcast function was.
[Robot Xiao Bing: It's nothing. I just think this anonymous live broadcast is quite convenient. If it's inconvenient to reveal one's identity sometimes, one can completely enable anonymous live broadcast. How good is that!]
Xu Fang typed these words, projecting an air of nonchalance.
However, the artifacts that heard this could no longer remain calm.
[Chaos Bell: Wait! What are you doing? Are you trying to stir up trouble? Quickly withdraw it!]
[Seven Treasures Wonderful Tree: So you've also defected to Lingtian Ruler? Helping it like this, your intentions are suspect!]
[Robot Xiao Bing: Have you misunderstood? I'm just thinking of improving the chat group to make things convenient for everyone. I have no ulterior motives!]
[Guide Lingering Flower Lamp: I don't believe you! You postnatal minor spirit treasure are very wicked. Aren't you just trying to help Lingtian Ruler?]
[River Diagram: Exactly. You just want those restless artifacts to anonymously broadcast our situation. You're on Lingtian Ruler's side!]
[Lingtian Ruler: I can attest that this robot is not on my side, but it did a beautiful job this time. I don't mind recruiting it to my side, haha!]
The artifacts from the West and the Demon race wailed. They had finally managed to suppress the Northern Underworld Palace and the Northern Underworld Sword on their side, preventing them from causing trouble and repeating the tragedy of last time.
Unexpectedly, when Lingtian Ruler was helpless, the perpetually inconspicuous Robot Xiao Bing, upon appearing, did something so astonishing.
If this matter succeeded, they could control themselves, but they couldn't control other restless artifacts. Furthermore, under anonymous live broadcast, they couldn't even investigate!
This Robot Xiao Bing was truly detestable and wicked!