Xu Fang turned his head to look at Dong Wang Gong, seeing the complex emotions on his face: envy,感慨, and more than anything, disappointment.
"Enough, you knew this was bound to happen. Why did you still hold onto such unrealistic hopes?"
Xu Fang shook his head. Dong Wang Gong still harbored a sliver of hope for Dao Ancestor Hong Jun, wishing that during this sermon, Dao Ancestor Hong Jun would, as he had in the past, change his fate.
The outcome was, of course, predictable. Seeing the San Qing, Nuwa, and others being accepted as disciples by Dao Ancestor Hong Jun and bestowed with the Hong Meng Purple Qi, instantly becoming destined Sages, he, Dong Wang Gong, was left with nothing. Dao Ancestor Hong Jun had not even glanced at him from beginning to end.
"Alas, it was my foolish fantasy. Sigh!"
Dong Wang Gong sighed, having to admit that he had indeed thought too much.
Even the Daoist Hong Yun had received a wisp of Hong Meng Purple Qi and left with great joy, while Dong Wang Gong's only gain was profound disappointment.
"Alright, alright, no need to be too sad. It's happened now."
Xu Fang patted Dong Wang Gong's shoulder, offering comfort. With a thought, several treasures appeared in his hand.
"Here, don't say I didn't look out for you. Take these treasures back and have fun with your wife."
As Xu Fang spoke, Xi Wang Mu, who was in the distance, instantly blushed. Dong Wang Gong also coughed a few times, gesturing for Xu Fang to stop speaking carelessly.
"Alright, alright, I won't bother with you. Just stay well in the East Sea. Drop by Penglai Immortal Island when you have time."
Xu Fang instructed. The Dao Ancestor Hong Jun was about to merge with the Dao, and before the Sages emerged, this was the period of intense conflict between the Wu and Yao tribes.
Dong Wang Gong had come this far, and Xu Fang did not wish for him to encounter any mishaps now, leading him down the path of destruction.
"Perhaps! I will take my leave. Those few seem to have something to say to you."
Dong Wang Gong accepted the treasures and pointed to the San Qing behind him, then left with Xi Wang Mu.
Xu Fang watched Dong Wang Gong's somewhat desolate retreating figure and sighed.
Disappointment was better than losing his life!
Xu Fang quickly composed himself and walked towards the San Qing.
"Thank you, three fellow Daoists, for your assistance! Congratulations to you three for obtaining the opportunity to become Sages!"
Xu Fang cupped his hands towards the San Qing, and with a thought, a pile of treasures appeared before them.
"Daoist Xu Fang is indeed generous. We shall not be impolite, and we accept them."
Tong Tian spoke, and the San Qing did not refuse, accepting Xu Fang's treasures.
They had robbed many powerful beings anyway, so it was only right to take them. Indeed, following Daoist Xu Fang was always a profitable venture with no risk.
"Alright, I have matters to attend to, so I will not be returning with you."
Xu Fang said, intending to leave with the Golden Winged Great Peng and Ao Xue.
His visit to Zixiao Palace to listen to the sermon had long been planned to take advantage of this opportunity to search for treasures in the Chaos Sea.
"Wait, Daoist Xu Fang, no need to rush. We are all good Daoists, and this opportunity should include you."
Seeing Xu Fang about to leave, it was Tai Shang, who had remained silent, who spoke up to stop him.
"Opportunity?"
Xu Fang was momentarily stunned, but then his gaze sharpened, and he thought of something.
Just as he was about to ask, Tai Shang waved his hand to interrupt him.
"Daoist Xu Fang need not say more. Follow us."
Tai Shang did not elaborate, immediately turned, and walked back towards Zixiao Palace. Yuan Shi and Tong Tian followed closely, as did Duo Bao Dao Ren, who had just been accepted as a disciple by Tong Tian.
Meanwhile, Hao Tian and Yao Chi, who had been loitering by the entrance, did not stop them and let them enter.
"Senior, this?"
The Golden Winged Great Peng and Ao Xue looked at Xu Fang, unsure of what was happening.
The sermon in Zixiao Palace was over. Would it be too presumptuous to enter Zixiao Palace like this without an invitation?
However, those two young attendants were rather peculiar, showing no intention of stopping them.
In fact, at this moment, they were waving, beckoning Xu Fang.
"Brother Xu Fang, hurry up and come in!"
"Yes, yes, quickly, or we'll close the doors!"
Seeing this, Xu Fang smiled.
"The opportunity is right before us, how can we miss it?"
Rumor had it that besides the three sermons in Zixiao Palace, there was one more sermon, and only the San Qing had perceived this opportunity.
Now, it seemed, this was indeed the case!
Since the San Qing did not hoard this opportunity and had invited him, and Hao Tian and Yao Chi were keeping the door open for gentlemen, it would truly be ungrateful of him not to enter Zixiao Palace.
With this thought, Xu Fang no longer hesitated and headed towards Zixiao Palace. The Golden Winged Great Peng and Ao Xue, despite their confusion, had no choice but to follow quickly.
This time, as Xu Fang and the others approached, Hao Tian and Yao Chi were no longer as calm and immediately surrounded them.
"Brother Xu Fang, you were truly magnificent just now! You had all the powerful beings too scared to breathe, truly amazing!"
"Yes, when will we be as powerful and awe-inspiring as Brother Xu Fang?"
Hao Tian and Yao Chi surrounded Xu Fang, speaking one after another.
Their expressions were excited, and their words expressed their admiration for Xu Fang.
This Brother Xu Fang, unlike other beings who entered Zixiao Palace, was very polite to them, the attendants, and they had always had a good impression of him.
Having witnessed Xu Fang's might just now, their admiration had deepened, and of course, they now wished to be as awe-inspiring as him.
Hearing this, Xu Fang looked at Hao Tian and Yao Chi, seeing the stars in their eyes, like devoted fans, and couldn't help but feel amused.
"This situation, is it a case of 'unintentional effort yielding unexpected results'?"
Xu Fang was inwardly delighted. He hadn't expected his past politeness to have earned him such favor from Hao Tian and Yao Chi. It was an unexpected joy!
The rulers of the Heavenly Court were now his fangirls and fanboys. Should he boast about this in the future?
"Alright, don't you worry. You will definitely be more powerful and awe-inspiring than me in the future."
Xu Fang reached out and patted Hao Tian and Yao Chi on the head, saying with a smile.
Xu Fang's words were not mere politeness or comfort; they were spoken with genuine conviction.
After all, others might not know, but he was well aware that these two would one day be the Heavenly Emperor and Queen Mother, governing the Heavenly Court and commanding all beings. Would that not be powerful and awe-inspiring?
"Since we are so compatible, I will give you these treasures to play with."
Xu Fang said, with a wave of his hand, several treasures appeared before Hao Tian and Yao Chi, shimmering.
Since he had a good start with these future rulers of the Heavenly Court, it was natural to seize the opportunity to further strengthen their relationship.
Using a few magical artifacts to befriend these two was a surefire, risk-free deal for Xu Fang. How could he miss such an opportunity?
In the Primordial world, it wasn't just about fighting; there were also human relationships!