"This is!"
Seeing the protective array suddenly flash with light within, Zhunti Daoist, Duo Bao Daoist, and Guang Chengzi were all startled and immediately captivated.
Within the array, light surged incessantly, like a scorching sun, making it impossible to see. As the light flashed, power crisscrossed, immensely potent.
This power began as one stream, then two, then three, as the light grew thicker.
Soon, the light became even more dazzling, and the power constantly increased, radiating outwards from behind the protective array, still conveying immense strength.
Duo Bao Daoist and Guang Chengzi were bewildered by this, and even Zhunti Daoist was filled with confusion, unsure of what was happening.
"I haven't even exerted any strength, and this array has broken on its own?"
Zhunti Daoist looked at his hands hovering over the array, finding it unbelievable. When had his power become so great? Was this the might of a future Sage?
While the beings present did not know what had happened, the treasures within were perfectly aware.
"Damn it! Didn't you say you wouldn't interfere? You're breaking your word!"
"And you, Enlightenment Tea Tree, you weren't already smitten with many treasures? You're being quite fickle!"
The Seven Treasures Wonderful Tree cursed at the protective array.
"How dare you say that! It wasn't for your Western sect stirring up trouble and breaking us apart! Now it's no use. I, Enlightenment Tea Tree, am remarrying. That's that!"
The Enlightenment Tea Tree, unafraid, retorted from behind the protective array.
As the two treasures bickered, the light of the protective array gradually dispersed, revealing the scene within. Zhunti Daoist, Duo Bao Daoist, and Guang Chengzi finally saw clearly.
"Wait! When did so many treasures appear?"
"We were watching the whole time, how is this possible!"
"What is going on? Someone explain it to me!"
The three present couldn't help but exclaim.
For at this moment, within the protective array, besides the Enlightenment Tea Tree standing at its very center, dozens of treasures were circling and flying around it. Those powerful streams of energy were emanating from them!
"What's going on? I thought it was just the Enlightenment Tea Tree, but there are so many treasures here?"
Zhunti Daoist was overjoyed. It seemed his sensed opportunity was not just this mature Enlightenment Tea Tree, but all these treasures as well!
"You scoundrel, you're truly blocking my chance!"
Looking at the scene, Guang Chengzi cast a deeply resentful gaze at Duo Bao Daoist.
If not for Duo Bao Daoist, wouldn't all these treasures within belong to him?
Duo Bao Daoist was helpless. He hadn't expected so many treasures to be gathered within such a mere protective array. It was like a market day!
His gaze fell upon the treasures within the protective array, and Duo Bao Daoist's eyes suddenly narrowed.
"Wait! Isn't this Senior Xu Fang's Liang Tian Chi? How could it be here!"
Duo Bao Daoist exclaimed. He vividly remembered how Senior Xu Fang had once used a grand array of magical treasures at the Zixiao Palace square to extort tolls, with the Liang Tian Chi leading the charge as the大哥 (big brother). He was deeply impressed!
Wasn't the Liang Tian Chi Senior Xu Fang's treasure?
How could it possibly appear here at this moment?
Duo Bao Daoist was astonished. Upon closer inspection, most of the treasures looked familiar, seeming to originate from a certain senior who lacked the demeanor of a great power!
"Liang Tian Chi? Wait, the Six Roots Pure Bamboo!"
Duo Bao Daoist's words were like a jolt of awakening. The ecstatic Zhunti Daoist quickly realized something was amiss.
Not only was the Liang Tian Chi here, but also the Six Roots Pure Bamboo, which he regretted not obtaining. Other treasures were also incredibly familiar.
The owners of these treasures all came from that name that made him shudder, a name he dared not speak.
"Xu Fang!"
Zhunti Daoist cried out, his heart trembling. If Xu Fang's treasures appeared here, then wouldn't the owner, Xu Fang, be...
Zhunti Daoist panicked and quickly looked around, searching for the figure that made him tremble and loathe just by thinking of him.
Seeing Zhunti Daoist like this, the magical treasures within the protective array were immediately delighted.
"As I said, as soon as we appeared, this Zhunti Daoist's courage shattered!"
"It seems Master's harm to the West was too deep. He's a man they can never forget!"
"What are you saying, as if our Master caused trouble. Enlightenment Tea Tree, don't worry. With us here, everything will be fine!"
The magical treasures spoke one after another, filled with joy.
Their mere appearance had frightened Zhunti Daoist. This time, the Enlightenment Tea Tree was finally safe, and the mission could be completed successfully.
"Thank goodness, thank goodness, thank goodness I have you all. Thank you, because of you, the seasons are warm!"
The Enlightenment Tea Tree also breathed a sigh of relief. Was it finally out of danger?
Although it valued Duo Bao Daoist greatly and was moved by his protection despite his own peril, the current situation was that Duo Bao Daoist couldn't hold out against Zhunti Daoist and couldn't protect it.
The Enlightenment Tea Tree was helpless and could only tell Duo Bao Daoist that they were destined to be apart. With a unified thought, it transmitted the Liang Tian Chi over.
Once the Liang Tian Chi arrived, things became much simpler. With a unified thought, a thousand troops and horses met, and it transmitted all its little brothers and sisters, the magical treasures.
In the chat group, seeing the live broadcast from the Enlightenment Tea Tree, the magical treasures also breathed a sigh of relief.
[Jade Butterfly of Creation: Alright, alright, Old Tea Tree, just honestly follow Young Xu. Don't think about the Group Leader, nor about Duo Bao.]
[Yellow Middle Plum: Exactly. After Zhunti Daoist leaves, when Young Xu arrives, I'll have the Innate Gourd Vine bring some Nine Heavens Breathing Soil to take you back to Penglai Immortal Island.]
[Qing Ping Sword: Alas, it's still a regret that Duo Bao didn't get this opportunity!]
[Innate Gourd Vine: Forget it. Even if the Enlightenment Tea Tree was inclined towards Duo Bao, setting aside Zhunti, would Duo Bao stay here forever?]
[Four Symbols Innate Banana Tree: Exactly. Coming to Penglai Immortal Island is the best choice for the Enlightenment Tea Tree.]
[Enlightenment Tea Tree: I know I was wrong. Duo Bao can only be destined to be apart, alas!]
[Liang Tian Chi: Alright, alright. Although there were twists and turns, things are still good. Soon, Young Xu... Damn, Zhunti's expression isn't right!]
While everyone was discussing the ownership of the Enlightenment Tea Tree, the Liang Tian Chi sensed something was wrong.
Zhunti Daoist's earlier panicked expression had vanished. A smile reappeared on his face, and he looked at the protective array with a hint of greed in his eyes!