Dong Wang Gong and Xi Wang Mu were alerted by Xu Fang's words.
They understood Xu Fang's meaning and their smiles gradually faded, replaced by solemn expressions.
"Yes, it is not yet a time for celebration. We must think carefully about how to face the Wu and Yao tribes."
"Alas, we are now out of favor. The Immortal Court must be in a state of panic. This is truly a case of internal and external troubles!"
Dong Wang Gong and Xi Wang Mu became troubled again. In the past, there was a chain called Dao Ancestor Hongjun that kept the Wu and Yao tribes in check, preventing them from making any moves.
Now that Dao Ancestor Hongjun had released them, how could the Wu and Yao tribes stand by and watch the Immortal Court grow stronger?
The news of their disfavor, passed back to the Primordial Era, not only cut off the continuous influx of soldiers into the Immortal Court but also caused panic among its immortals.
They were now facing internal and external threats, like a small boat tossed about in a storm, where a single misstep could lead to utter annihilation!
"Fellow Daoist Xu Fang, you..."
Dong Wang Gong looked at Xu Fang and began to speak, while Xi Wang Mu's gaze also turned towards him, ready to ask Xu Fang for more advice.
However, Xu Fang did not allow Dong Wang Gong to finish his sentence, directly interrupting him.
"Enough, don't ask me. I actually don't know."
Xu Fang shook his head. He had no solution to this matter either. He could only pat Dong Wang Gong's shoulder and sigh.
"I'll give you a piece of advice: the Primordial Era is too deep, you can't handle it. It's enough as it is."
"In fact, it's not bad now. There's no need to pursue great endeavors. Living well is the best of all."
Xu Fang spoke from the heart. After all, regardless of their superficial friendship, the rent for Yingzhou Island was a stable income. Xu Fang truly did not wish to see Dong Wang Gong perish.
Dong Wang Gong and Xi Wang Mu fell into deep thought upon hearing Xu Fang's words and stopped asking him further questions.
However, Xu Fang did not know how much of it they had truly absorbed.
"In any case, I have done all I can. The path you choose from here on is your own to walk!"
Xu Fang sighed and immediately left with the Golden-Winged Great Peng and Ao Xue, leaving Dong Wang Gong and Xi Wang Mu behind.
Looking back at Dong Wang Gong and Xi Wang Mu, who were gradually falling behind, Xu Fang couldn't help but sigh again.
With the oath of the Heavenly Dao upon the Yao tribe, they would not march with their armies, appearing in the animation to avoid further humiliation.
As for the Wu tribe, their relationship with him was also good, so they should not attack Dong Wang Gong, his good friend, at least not to march an army to the East Sea and invade Yingzhou.
Therefore, the current situation was that as long as Dong Wang Gong could suppress his ambition, guard his small patch of land on Yingzhou Island, and honestly pay his rent to Xu Fang, there would be no danger.
He only feared that Dong Wang Gong would still cling to his grand aspirations, to create his idealized harmonious Primordial Era, and thus bring disaster upon himself.
"Forget it, forget it. What Dong Wang Gong does is his business. I can't decide for him. It is as it is!"
Xu Fang shook his head, withdrew his gaze, and then continued to speak.
"I wonder, what was the scheme of that Yao tribe member who was sneakily following the West just now?"
Xu Fang brought this up, and the Golden-Winged Great Peng and Ao Xue, who had been following him, finally had a chance to speak.
However, they were both bewildered.
"The Yao tribe? The West? When did they get together?"
"Senior, how could such a thing happen? We had no idea!"
The Golden-Winged Great Peng and Ao Xue were both confused. Xu Fang did not explain further, as his words were not directed at these two muddled followers.
As expected, the voice of the Heavenly Measuring Ruler soon rang out.
"Kid Xu, what's the trouble? Wait, I'll go gather some information!"
What the Heavenly Measuring Ruler called gathering information was, of course, opening the chat group and asking directly.
[Heavenly Measuring Ruler: Seven-Colored Divine Tree, Chaos Bell, are you people of the West together with the Yao tribe?]
[Seven-Colored Divine Tree: Yes, so what? You don't like it?]
[Chaos Bell: Truly, a dog travels a thousand miles to eat shit. Even from this far, your nose is still so sharp!]
[Seven-Colored Divine Tree: That metaphor of yours is mutually destructive, killing a thousand enemies and hurting yourself by eight hundred. Well said, don't say it next time.]
[Heavenly Measuring Ruler: Haha! This metaphor is truly brilliant! Alright, enough with the nonsense, what exactly are you guys up to?]
[Seven-Colored Divine Tree: What are we up to? What does it have to do with you? Are you from the West? Are you from the Yao tribe? Go play somewhere else!]
[Chaos Bell: Exactly, do you really think you can cover the sky with one hand, Heavenly Measuring Ruler, such great authority!]
[Heavenly Measuring Ruler: So you have indeed colluded! There must be something shady going on!]
[Jieyin Exquisite Flower Lamp: Esteemed Heavenly Measuring Ruler, even if we were doing something shady, what would it have to do with you? Are you not satisfied?]
[River Diagram: Hehe, I just love to see you guys unable to accept it but having to hold back your anger.]
[Heavenly Measuring Ruler: ...]
Xu Fang watched the chat group, feeling speechless at the Heavenly Measuring Ruler's unexpected failed investigation.
"You just asked so directly, did you really think they would tell you everything?"
Xu Fang felt helpless in his heart, wondering if he should speak as the robot Xiao Bing to remind the Heavenly Measuring Ruler.
Unexpectedly, the Ruyi Jingu Bang preempted him.
[Ruyi Jingu Bang: Come on, Ruler Brother, why are you wasting your breath with them? Go chat privately. Aren't there any of our informal members among the Yao tribe and the West?]
[Heavenly Measuring Ruler: Haha, that's right, I almost forgot! Goodbye, goodbye!]
Prompted by the Ruyi Jingu Bang, the Heavenly Measuring Ruler remembered and said no more, obviously going to find the so-called informal members and chat privately.
After waiting for a while, Xu Fang received a response from the Heavenly Measuring Ruler.
"Kid Xu, the Yao tribe has indeed colluded with the West, and they are currently plotting something over there. It's truly despicable!"
The Heavenly Measuring Ruler was indignant. The Yao tribe and the West, in a way, were both former defeated opponents of his side.
Now that they were gathered together plotting, it was obvious they were secretly preparing to target them!
Xu Fang listened to the Heavenly Measuring Ruler's report, nodded, and responded.
"As expected, I knew that the Yao tribe following the West was definitely not for any good intentions."
Xu Fang's guess was confirmed, and he naturally became vigilant. It seemed that the West and the Yao tribe were indeed outwardly compliant but inwardly rebellious!
Fortunately, he was able to learn of their movements. Otherwise, he would truly have been caught off guard.
Xu Fang then inquired.
"By the way, what are their plans?"
"And, is the source of the information reliable?"
As Xu Fang finished speaking, the Heavenly Measuring Ruler responded.
"They are still in the preliminary stages of collusion, still in discussion."
The Heavenly Measuring Ruler reported to Xu Fang and then became troubled.
"As for the source of the information, to be honest, I dare not guarantee its reliability!"