The voice that rang out startled the magical artifacts that were preparing to self-destruct to make their point.
"Master?"
The voice was incredibly familiar; it was their master, Xu Fang.
Understanding dawned, and the magical artifacts immediately deflated, their intent to self-destruct instantly halted.
"Xu Fang!"
Taoist Zhunti, holding the Seven Treasures Wonderful Tree, was ready to counter the self-destruction of the artifacts when he heard the voice, and he too was startled.
Wasn't Xu Fang not here? How could Xu Fang's voice suddenly appear? Had he misheard?
However, the voice that sounded again extinguished any lingering hope in Taoist Zhunti's heart.
"It's me, Taoist Zhunti, long time no see!"
Xu Fang's voice sounded again. Immediately after, the void beside the Enlightenment Tea Tree rippled, a wave of ripples spread, and the aura of treasures surged forth. The Seven Treasures Exquisite Pagoda spun, appearing in full view.
As soon as the Seven Treasures Exquisite Pagoda appeared, it rapidly grew larger. The great door at the bottom creaked open, and the Treasure Distribution Rock flew out, hovering before the Seven Treasures Exquisite Pagoda.
And on the Treasure Distribution Rock, Xu Fang's figure appeared, accompanied by the Golden-Winged Great Peng and two others.
Xu Fang stood on the Treasure Distribution Rock, waved at Taoist Zhunti, his face full of smiles.
"It's this guy again, truly unlucky!"
"Senior, you rushed all the way here just to see something unlucky?"
"Senior, don't call me next time you see something like this!"
The Golden-Winged Great Peng, Ao Xue, and the little Qilin saw Taoist Zhunti surrounded by a host of treasures and began to complain.
Earlier, their senior had solemnly declared that something big was about to happen and that they would be using some kind of spatial acceleration. They had been filled with anticipation.
But now, they had arrived only to see something unlucky. Wasn't this senior deceiving them?
The various magical artifacts were overjoyed to see Xu Fang descend.
"Young Xu, you're finally here! You have no idea, I was thinking of taking this Zhunti down with me!"
"Master, how did you do it? Did you use our teleportation method?"
"Never mind that now, let's deal with this Taoist Zhunti first!"
The magical artifacts were ecstatic, never expecting that Xu Fang could also teleport here.
However, now was not the time to dwell on such matters. The most important thing was to give Taoist Zhunti a good thrashing.
Seeing his master descend, the latter didn't even dare to respond and only wished to leave quickly.
But with Xu Fang's arrival, the magical artifacts had the confidence to unleash their full power. Would they let Taoist Zhunti have his way?
They immediately set up the magical artifact formation, surrounding Taoist Zhunti tightly, awaiting Xu Fang's judgment.
This fellow had been extremely arrogant just now, taking advantage of their master's absence and trying to claim them for himself. Why was he panicking now?
Despite charging wildly, Taoist Zhunti could not break through the formation of artifacts and escape. Enraged, he began to curse the Seven Treasures Wonderful Tree in his hand.
"They are magical artifacts, and so are you. Why are you so useless!"
"He is also a master of magical artifacts, and so are you. Why are you so useless!"
The Seven Treasures Wonderful Tree, unwilling to admit defeat, retorted. However, Taoist Zhunti couldn't hear it. He only wanted to leave this place quickly, far away from Xu Fang!
Xu Fang looked at the flustered Taoist Zhunti and chuckled.
"Taoist Zhunti, why are you in such a hurry to leave? Didn't you miss me? Didn't you really want my treasures?"
Upon hearing this, Taoist Zhunti knew he couldn't break through this peculiar artifact formation and had to stop. He looked at Xu Fang, his face full of bitterness.
"Fellow Daoist Xu Fang, this is all a misunderstanding, a misunderstanding!"
"How could I covet your treasures? I just feared others would take them, so I wanted to keep them safe for you. Ask Guangchengzi if you don't believe me."
As Taoist Zhunti spoke, he pointed at Guangchengzi, his eyes full of threats, urging him to speak in his favor.
Guangchengzi, who had been watching the show peacefully, was suddenly called out. His heart skipped a beat, and he looked away.
Neither of these two were to be trifled with. He should stay out of it. He would just watch, not speak!
Xu Fang found it amusing upon hearing this.
"Do you think I would believe that? I've been watching all along!"
Xu Fang looked at Taoist Zhunti with a smile. Taoist Zhunti's heart leaped. He had been watching all along?
So, Xu Fang had deliberately left his treasures here and used some unknown divine ability to conceal himself, setting a trap!
And he, why had he lost his mind earlier, thinking Xu Fang wasn't here and trying to seize his treasures? Wasn't this courting death?
Taoist Zhunti cursed inwardly. This Xu Fang was truly boring. Why wasn't he treasure hunting in the Primordial Era and instead setting a trap here!
"Fellow Daoist Xu Fang, you this..."
Taoist Zhunti still wanted to struggle and reason with Xu Fang, but Xu Fang didn't want to waste any more words. He interrupted him with a wave of his hand.
"Enough. Since you have so grievously insulted my treasures, I must return the favor properly. Make way!"
Xu Fang shouted, and the magical artifacts immediately scattered rapidly.
Seeing this, Taoist Zhunti's heart leaped with joy. He quickly used his powers and, without looking back, tried to seize this opportunity to flee.
Unexpectedly, the Treasure Distribution Rock accelerated with all its might, its speed unparalleled, and directly charged towards Taoist Zhunti.
"Get out of the way, get out of the way! Let me smash him!"
"I've had my eye on this guy for a long time. Let me do it, I'll smash him!"
The Treasure Distribution Rock shouted, and all the magical artifacts moved aside, hanging in mid-air, watching with eager anticipation as the Treasure Distribution Rock sped away.
Taoist Zhunti, who was fleeing, felt something was wrong. He looked back and saw the colossal Treasure Distribution Rock charging towards him. He immediately cried out in alarm.
"Wait... Ahhhh!"
Taoist Zhunti wanted to beg for mercy, but the Treasure Distribution Rock had no intention of waiting. It instantly collided with Taoist Zhunti.
Taoist Zhunti was unable to resist and was immediately impaled on the Treasure Distribution Rock. His words, along with his figure, faded into the distance.
Boom!
The Treasure Distribution Rock flew on, carrying Taoist Zhunti, and directly crashed into a mountain before stopping.
Half of the Treasure Distribution Rock was embedded in the mountainside. The fate of Taoist Zhunti, who was hanging on it, could only be imagined – he had suffered immense injuries.
Rocks tumbled down, re-burying Duobao Taoist, who had just managed to crawl out of the rubble.
"Senior, this is not right. I just risked my life to protect your treasures, and this is how you treat me!"
Duobao Taoist's voice came muffled from the ruins, filled with frustration.
He had finally managed to crawl out, only to see his senior driving the Treasure Distribution Rock to smash Taoist Zhunti. Before he could even applaud, he was buried again!
I am truly having the worst luck today. Do you guys just love burying me, Duobao Taoist, so much!