Although Xu Fang's so-called "blowing up the Zixiao Palace" only caused some minor damage and no significant loss, it was still the domain of Dao Ancestor Hongjun. It was not to be offended lightly. His actions, though claiming to be unintentional, were a grave disrespect.
Now, hearing that the Creation Jade Butterfly said Dao Ancestor Hongjun not only did not pursue his crime but also concealed everything before the power of Heavenly Dao arrived.
"Does this count as Dao Ancestor Hongjun helping me fool Heavenly Dao?"
Xu Fang chuckled bitterly. He never expected that after Dao Ancestor Hongjun merged with the Dao, he could still maintain such a relatively independent state. Even more so, he never imagined that he would actually help him.
Otherwise, if Heavenly Dao had learned of this matter, his threat level would have soared, and he would have attracted Heavenly Dao's attention.
However, while feeling fortunate to have escaped disaster, Xu Fang's heart was filled with even more doubt.
He truly couldn't understand what qualifications he possessed to receive such help from Dao Ancestor Hongjun.
"Could it be that I am actually Dao Ancestor Hongjun's illegitimate son?"
Xu Fang gave a helpless, bitter smile, then shook his head.
How could that be possible? He had transmigrated here as a blade of grass, his origins and background were crystal clear. How could he be an unintended consequence of Dao Ancestor Hongjun's personal conduct?
However, after ruling out this possibility, Xu Fang's doubts deepened.
He really couldn't fathom the reason or purpose behind Dao Ancestor Hongjun's enigmatic attitude towards him.
"Forget it, if I can't figure it out, then I won't!"
Xu Fang shook his head, putting the matter aside. Then, with a thought, he inquired.
"System, last time you said the chat group could be upgraded. We can start now!"
Ever since the Treasure Distribution Conference, as the myriad treasures appeared on the Treasure Distribution Rock, the system's energy had been surging, and the system had been constantly prompting him to upgrade.
However, Xu Fang was busy distributing treasures at the time, and later, during the great tribulation and with powerful beings, he listened to Dao Ancestor Hongjun's teachings, and never paid attention to these matters.
Now that the Treasure Distribution Rock battleship was taking shape, empowered by the strength of the magical treasures, it had achieved autonomous flight and was heading towards its destination. With Xu Fang free, it was naturally time to give the system a good upgrade.
"Ding!"
"The system energy accumulated is sufficient to upgrade the chat group. Does the host wish to proceed with the upgrade?"
The system's voice sounded, and Xu Fang did not waste time, directly choosing to upgrade.
"Ding!"
"The system is currently upgrading the chat group. Please wait!"
The system's voice responded to Xu Fang, and at the same time, a notification echoed in the chat group.
"Ding!"
"The chat group is undergoing an upgrade. Chat group usage is temporarily suspended. All members, please wait!"
The magical treasures, who had been arguing incessantly, fell silent instantly upon seeing this notification, and then became overjoyed.
[Liang Tian Chi: Haha! It's upgraded again! I wonder what new features there will be this time!]
[Seven Treasures Wonderful Tree: As expected of the group leader, his divine power is boundless, and it's upgraded again!]
[Chaos Bell: The group leader's might is far beyond our reach, we deeply admire him!]
[God Slaying Spear: Group leader, come and retrieve me when you have time. This little spear is waiting for your arrival!]
The members of the chat group were all very excited upon hearing about the upgrade.
Every time the chat group was upgraded, it brought about wondrous functions. This time was no exception, and they were filled with anticipation, showering the group leader with praise, as if the group leader could never receive enough of their adulation.
Of course, before they could say more, the chat group interface dimmed.
Seeing this, all the magical treasures understood that the chat group was undergoing maintenance and upgrading, and they quietly waited, wondering what new and fun features this upgrade would bring.
As the group leader, Xu Fang was also filled with anticipation and waited quietly.
After an unknown amount of time, the system's prompt finally echoed in Xu Fang's mind.
"Ding!"
"The chat group upgrade is complete. Please go and check it out. Wishing you a pleasant life!"
Xu Fang was overjoyed and quickly opened the chat group. The chat group had indeed returned to normal, and the chat group's notification sounded at that moment.
"Ding!"
"The chat group upgrade is complete. This upgrade has added a group level function. All group members, please check it out. Wishing you all a pleasant life and enjoy your beautiful immortal existence!"
The members of the group were instantly alerted.
[Liang Tian Chi: Group level? What is that?]
[Seven Treasures Wonderful Tree: Hmm? Could it be the number in front of our names?]
[Chaos Bell: It seems so. These Lv1, Lv2, etc., should be our levels, right?]
[Dao Enlightenment Tea Tree: Although we all understand, what's the use of this group level system?]
[Creation Jade Butterfly: It really doesn't seem to be of much use?]
[Pangu Banner: So, was this upgrade a complete waste of time?]
[Taiji Diagram: Wait! The group announcement has been updated, let me see. The level increases by sending messages, signing in, and checking in. Higher-level members can be ranked at the very front?]
[Red Embroidered Ball: That's still useless, aside from being at the front and catching your eye, what else can it do?]
[Yellow Middle Plum: Besides being at the front and catching the group leader's eye, what else can it do?]
[Liang Tian Chi: Wait! Isn't that the biggest use? I need to speak more and get the group leader to notice me!]
[God Slaying Spear: How can I let you get ahead of me? Here I come!]
[Chaos Bell: Haha! This isn't bad. You all be quiet, let me do it!]
Upon seeing the level indicators, the magical treasures in the group expressed their dissatisfaction. What was this group level, wasn't it just creating a hierarchy?
However, Yellow Middle Plum's words suddenly enlightened them, and soon all the magical treasures found the correct usage for this group level function.
Thus, they abandoned their previous disdain and rushed to speak, eager to raise their levels and gain the attention of the group leader.
Xu Fang looked at the torrent of messages in the chat group and shook his head.
"This group level function is useful for you, but it feels like it's completely useless to me, the group leader?"
"System, do you have nothing better to upgrade, and this is it?"
Xu Fang sighed. This upgrade was truly, as Pangu Banner put it, a waste of time.
The magical treasures in the group could use the upgrade to have their names appear at the front, thus vying for the group leader's attention.
But Xu Fang, as the group leader, was already at the very front. What use was this new feature to him?
Just as Xu Fang was complaining, the system's voice sounded again.
"Ding!"
"Detected that the system energy is sufficient to upgrade the chat group. Does the host wish to proceed with the upgrade?"
Upon hearing this, Xu Fang's dejected mood vanished instantly, replaced by immense joy.
"Wait! There's another upgrade?"