As the Daoist Duobao and Guangchengzi became increasingly hostile towards each other, the magical treasures finally regained their senses and began to murmur amongst themselves.
[Dao Enlightenment Tea Tree: I never imagined that one day, a sentient being would speak up for me. I must say, this fatty is truly lovable to treasures.]
[Heaven Measuring Ruler: Indeed, this little fatty did a splendid job. It wasn't for nothing that we sent him so many treasures back then!]
[Dragon Head Crutch: Alas, comparing oneself to others is enough to drive one mad. This Duobao's awareness is clearly far superior to that Dongwanggong, who believed treasures were merely auxiliary!]
[Seven Treasures Wonderful Tree: Although I still dislike this little fatty, I must admit, this time, this little fatty has earned my respect!]
[Chaos Bell: This Daoist Duobao is not bad. Compared to Xu Fang, he is clearly more yearned for by treasures.]
[Immortal Slaying Sword: Nonsense. How can the disciple accepted by my Tongtian be ordinary?]
[Qingping Sword: Upstairs, delete that. Let me speak!]
[Taiji Diagram: Are the disciples of my Sanqing merely famous in name? This time, we've truly brought honor!]
[Pangu Banner: Alright, I admit, I should have treated this Duobao with kindness. However, I feel that this Guangchengzi also seems to have a great connection with my Sanqing lineage!]
[Three Treasures Jade Ruyi: Coincidentally, I have the same feeling!]
[Immortal Slaying Sword: Enough, enough. You won't fall for this fellow who doesn't know the value of treasures, will you?]
[Qingping Sword: Exactly. If this guy gets involved with Sanqing, Tongtian and Yuanshi will break off their relationship directly!]
The treasures in the chat group were full of praise for Daoist Duobao's act of protecting the Dao. Even the Western treasures, who resented Daoist Duobao for taking so many of their brethren, had to commend him at this moment.
Beyond this, the treasures in Yuanshi's hands also felt a connection with Guangchengzi and were puzzled.
Seeing this, Xu Fang understood perfectly. Guangchengzi would later become Yuanshi's eldest disciple, the senior disciple of the Chan Sect. Of course, there was a great connection!
"I wonder what Qingping Sword and Immortal Slaying Sword will feel when they recall their words now?"
Xu Fang looked at the resolute statements of Qingping Sword and Immortal Slaying Sword and couldn't help but find it amusing. These two had truly spoken a prophecy, and he looked forward to seeing how they would deal with the consequences later.
Seeing that the treasures in the chat group were still full of admiration, Xu Fang sent a telepathic message to Heaven Measuring Ruler.
"Brother Ruler, you were going to teleport over there, why is there no movement yet?"
Xu Fang's reminder brought Heaven Measuring Ruler back to its senses. After responding, it urged them in the chat group.
[Heaven Measuring Ruler: Alright, alright, Old Tea Tree, stop talking. Duobao is buying us time, hurry up and merge your consciousness with mine!]
[Dao Enlightenment Tea Tree: Okay, okay, let me calm my mind, let me lean on you! Guangchengzi, you're breaking the rules of martial ethics!]
As the Dao Enlightenment Tea Tree was about to act according to Heaven Measuring Ruler's instructions, it cried out in surprise. It turned out that Guangchengzi, seeing Daoist Duobao's refusal to yield, had directly attacked, sending a beam of light towards the protective array, intending to forcefully break it.
"Guangchengzi, why can't you just be reasonable!"
Daoist Duobao exclaimed and quickly flew over, blocking the beam of light.
"I said this Dao Enlightenment Tea Tree isn't ready to be born yet. Aren't you destroying a treasure?"
"So what if it's destroyed? I discovered it first, and I have the right to handle it. It's not your place to dictate!"
"Fine! You want to talk about finding it first, then I'll settle it by strength!"
"Hmph! And you still claim you aren't coveting this treasure? Your ulterior motives are revealed now!"
"I am protecting the treasure! Forget it, there's no reasoning with you. Take this!"
Daoist Duobao stopped talking and directly attacked, pouncing towards Guangchengzi. Since Guangchengzi couldn't be reasoned with, he would use his fists to reason with him and make him retreat!
Guangchengzi, blocked from breaking the array and taking the treasure, was also filled with frustration. This Daoist Duobao, spouting justifications about the treasure's integrity, putting on a righteous act, only to ultimately resort to force to seize it!
With their respective grievances, they instantly clashed. Spells and divine abilities erupted, and light flashed.
The Dao Enlightenment Tea Tree,庆幸 (qìngxìng - feeling fortunate) to have escaped disaster, was also deeply moved by Daoist Duobao's actions and praised him profusely.
[Dao Enlightenment Tea Tree: So many treasures! I suddenly feel that if I could become a treasure in Duobao's hands, it would also be a good choice!]
[Heaven Measuring Ruler: Enough, you can't be born yet, and your location has been exposed. Their struggle will surely attract other sentient beings. Hurry and let me teleport you!]
[Dao Enlightenment Tea Tree: Let's wait a bit longer! I think Duobao still has a chance. Moreover, even if you all come, it will be useless!]
[Heaven Measuring Ruler: !]
This was not what they had agreed upon! However, Heaven Measuring Ruler understood that Daoist Duobao's recent actions had not only touched the Dao Enlightenment Tea Tree but also moved other treasures in the group. Their master, Xu Fang, was far away, and Daoist Duobao, who was present, seemed to offer more hope to the Dao Enlightenment Tea Tree.
Seeing this, Xu Fang also gave a wry smile. Had this Daoist Duobao unknowingly snatched the opportunity that rightfully belonged to him?
Daoist Duobao was unaware that he had gained the favor of the Dao Enlightenment Tea Tree. He was currently locked in a fierce battle with Guangchengzi. The two were evenly matched, and it was difficult to determine a victor for a while. Their spells and divine abilities, when exchanged, merely cancelled each other out, resulting in a stalemate.
Seeing this, Guangchengzi realized that if this continued, it was uncertain when a victor would emerge. He then shouted,
"Duobao, we are both after this Dao Enlightenment Tea Tree. What's the point of this stalemate? What if other sentient beings are attracted by this commotion? Why don't we talk it over properly?"
However, the more Daoist Duobao heard this, the more enraged he became.
"Who said I was after the opportunity of this Dao Enlightenment Tea Tree? I merely don't want to see treasures damaged. Guangchengzi, if you don't abandon this idea, there is nothing for us to talk about!"
"Damn it! If sentient beings truly come flocking, do you think you can still protect this Dao Enlightenment Tea Tree? It's better to give it to me, and I will be grateful to you!"
"Why do I need your gratitude? What good is it!"
Daoist Duobao retorted unceremoniously, his expression turning grim.
"Today, I, Duobao, am here. This Dao Enlightenment Tea Tree, I, Duobao, will protect it! Let any sentient being come, I will kill one, what is there to fear!"
Daoist Duobao's domineering declaration deeply moved the Dao Enlightenment Tea Tree within the protective array.
[Dao Enlightenment Tea Tree: As expected of Duobao! As expected of the being I value! You truly bring me comfort!]
[Heaven Measuring Ruler: So, you've completely given up on our rescue, haven't you?]
[Dao Enlightenment Tea Tree: I'm sorry, my heart belongs elsewhere now. I can only offer my apologies!]
[Heaven Measuring Ruler: ...]
Heaven Measuring Ruler was speechless. They had been talking so well, why had the Dao Enlightenment Tea Tree truly changed its mind? They had initially thought Daoist Duobao's appearance would buy time for their rescue team, and everyone had rejoiced. However, Daoist Duobao's powerful protection and domineering declaration had directly caused the Dao Enlightenment Tea Tree to change its mind and had severed its opportunity to join Xu Fang's group of treasures.