Xu Fang was lifted to an unbearable position by the magical treasures, and unable to retort, he was extremely depressed and could only silently close the chat group.
In Zixiao Palace, Xu Fang and the Three Pure Ones had been waiting for a long time, but Dao Ancestor Hongjun still had not appeared.
"Let's go! Teacher has just integrated with the Dao and has many matters to attend to. We shouldn't disturb him!"
Taishang's voice broke the silence, and he immediately got up and left Zixiao Palace first.
Seeing this, Xu Fang and the others glanced at the empty high platform, said nothing more, and quickly followed, leaving Zixiao Palace.
Outside Zixiao Palace, looking back at the towering Zixiao Palace, Tongtian couldn't help but sigh.
"Teacher is, after all, no longer here."
Taishang and Yuanshi also sighed, their faces filled with sadness.
From now on, Hongjun no longer exists, only the Heavenly Dao!
As disciples under Hongjun, they were naturally saddened, and they didn't know what their mindset would be when they next met this old Hongjun.
Seeing their dejected expressions, Xu Fang felt pity and quickly began to comfort them.
"Fellow Daoist Three Pure Ones need not be so worried. The Dao Ancestor has integrated with the Dao, he has not perished."
"Now is a critical moment for Dao Ancestor Hongjun to integrate with the Dao, not a time for sadness!"
When Xu Fang's words fell, even without explicitly stating it, the Three Pure Ones immediately understood what Xu Fang meant. They immediately composed themselves and nodded gratefully to Xu Fang.
"Thank you, Fellow Daoist Xu Fang, for the reminder. We understand."
Taishang cupped his hands in salute to Xu Fang and expressed his thanks.
Indeed, as Xu Fang said, this was a crucial moment.
Dao Ancestor Hongjun integrating with the Dao, the Great Desolation no longer had Saints, this was an extremely important time. It was likely that all the great powers in the Great Desolation were currently in seclusion, striving for that position of Saint.
As disciples of the Xuanmen sect, possessing the Primordial Violet Qi, how could they waste time and let other beings get ahead?
Instead of mourning Hongjun, it was better to cultivate well and strive to become Saints, thus strengthening the Xuanmen. In this way, Hongjun would also be at peace, wouldn't he?
"This is for the best. You all return to the Great Desolation first. I still have some matters to attend to."
Xu Fang said, having no intention of returning to the Great Desolation with the Three Pure Ones.
Xu Fang had said this before, and the Three Pure Ones nodded.
"Good! I hope that when we meet again, we will all be at the Saint realm. We can then discuss the Dao properly!"
Taishang said. With their cultivation and the Primordial Violet Qi, the position of Saint was a certainty, merely a matter of time. Naturally, they were full of confidence at this moment.
Therefore, the only question was whether this vision could be realized, and it depended on Xu Fang.
"As for you, Fellow Daoist Xu Fang, you must put in more effort!"
Tongtian sighed, inevitably complaining in his heart, why did their Master not bestow that last wisp of Primordial Violet Qi upon Fellow Daoist Xu Fang, but instead it fell into the hands of Daoist Hongyun?
"Yes, I have always looked highly upon Fellow Daoist Xu Fang. I hope Fellow Daoist Xu Fang will not disappoint us!"
Yuanshi still had great hope for Xu Fang and encouraged him to achieve more.
Xu Fang looked at the expectant expressions of the Three Pure Ones, gave a bitter smile, and nodded.
"I will do my best!"
What else could he say? Without the Primordial Violet Qi, he naturally could not become a Saint as quickly as the Three Pure Ones.
Moreover, if he were to speak frankly, Xu Fang did not wish to become a Heavenly Dao Saint, bound by the Heavenly Dao.
In contrast, Xu Fang's preference was clear: to become a Hunyuan Daluo Golden Immortal, as denigrated by the Dao Ancestor, free and unfettered.
However, he couldn't say such things, especially not outside Zixiao Palace at this moment.
The Three Pure Ones said no more, bid farewell to Xu Fang, and then flew towards the Great Desolation.
Xu Fang watched their receding figures, feeling a sense of loss and sighing.
He didn't know if, after this parting, they would already be Saints when they met again.
At that time, could they still address each other as "good fellow daoists" with the same familiarity?
He estimated that outside Zixiao Palace, in the Sea of Chaos, this was the last time he and the Three Pure Ones would be in a harmonious and friendly relationship as fellow daoists.
Thinking of this, Xu Fang also felt a touch of sadness. Everyone had their own destiny!
Whether it was the Three Pure Ones who had just left, or Dongwanggong, Zhenyuanzi, Minghe Patriarch, and others, after this parting at Zixiao Palace, they would gradually become strangers, wouldn't they?
Thinking of this, Xu Fang looked back in the direction of Zixiao Palace and once again felt a surge of emotion.
"This is the end of an era, and the beginning of a new one!"
The opening of the Saint era, and the era where he, the Lord of Penglai Immortal Island, could roam with impunity, had also quietly ended, hadn't it?
The Golden-Winged Great Roc and Ao Xue heard this and were both confused.
"What era is ending, and what era is beginning? Can Senior explain it more clearly?"
"That's right, Senior, can you say something we can understand?"
Seeing the bewildered look on the faces of the Golden-Winged Great Roc and Ao Xue, Xu Fang shook his head. These two were truly slow to grasp these major events of heaven and earth!
"But being slow also has its advantages, doesn't it? At least I don't have to be as conflicted as I am?"
Xu Fang thought to himself and chuckled.
"Who cares about new eras or old eras? Let's continue searching for treasures and having fun!"
When the Golden-Winged Great Roc and Ao Xue heard this, their faces were filled with joy. This was how it should be!
"Set sail, our treasure hunting journey continues!"
"No matter how the world changes, our aspirations remain unchanged. We only hope to follow Senior and continue searching for treasures!"
Xu Fang's words quickly uplifted the spirits of the Golden-Winged Great Roc and Ao Xue. After a moment of joy upon hearing that Xu Fang was going treasure hunting, the Golden-Winged Great Roc impatiently asked.
"Senior, where are we going treasure hunting this time?"
Before Xu Fang could answer, Ao Xue preempted him, laughing.
"You fool, didn't Senior say he still has something to attend to here? Of course, it's in this Sea of Chaos."
"Sea of Chaos?"
The Golden-Winged Great Roc heard this and looked at the vast, boundless Sea of Chaos, full of confusion.
"Senior, this Sea of Chaos is barren and desolate, with no living beings. What treasures could there be?"
"Even if there are treasures, would Senior's divine abilities be useful here?"
The Golden-Winged Great Roc's question made Ao Xue, who had been beaming with joy, freeze and look at Xu Fang.
Yes, even with Senior's innate divine abilities and his ability to sense treasures, in this boundless Sea of Chaos, could his divine abilities still achieve great results?
"Don't worry! Just follow me."
Xu Fang waved his hand. His treasure map was not limited to the Great Desolation. It was also clearly visible in the Sea of Chaos, so why worry?
No matter what, he could not prevent the opening of the Saint era. Therefore, before that, he had to accumulate strength, not to defy heaven, but at least to have the ability to protect himself.
And the fastest way to do this, of course, was to rely on the chat group, use the treasure map, and diligently search for treasures to strengthen himself!