Seeing the appearance of the God-Slaying Spear, Xu Fang chuckled, knowing that this matter was more than likely settled.
Didn't this God-Slaying Spear always pursue power?
Now that it had witnessed the power and potential of his side, its thoughts had shifted, and subduing it wouldn't be so difficult.
Thinking this, Xu Fang immediately transmitted his voice to the God-Slaying Spear.
"God-Slaying Spear, I've long admired you. Your fame is known from Dao Ancestor Hongjun in the heavens to the beings of the Primordial Era. I have long been in awe."
Xu Fang began by flattering the God-Slaying Spear. After all, everyone liked to hear good words, whether they were magical artifacts or living beings.
As expected, upon hearing this, the God-Slaying Spear was overjoyed. It forgot its previous embarrassment of being struck by the magical artifact spear and proudly declared.
"Naturally. I know I have a great reputation in the Primordial Era. I can't help it; my strength doesn't allow me to be low-key!"
"Oh, oh, oh, I know all that. I also know that you were just forced to retreat repeatedly by my magical artifact spear!"
The Heaven-Measuring Ruler couldn't stand the God-Slaying Spear's boasting and chimed in.
The God-Slaying Spear's heart sank. After thinking for a moment, it didn't refute the Heaven-Measuring Ruler and spoke to Xu Fang.
"Xu Fang, I've also heard your name for a long time. I know your innate divine abilities, and I know you've killed gods and buddhas in your path."
The God-Slaying Spear returned the compliment to Xu Fang, then changed its tone.
"I also know why you've come. Aren't you just trying to get me to join your ranks?"
"However, although I am in decline now, I was once a magical artifact of the Demon Ancestor Luohu. You are merely a quasi-saint. To make me submit to you is a bit wishful thinking, wouldn't you say?"
Even though it was considering joining Xu Fang's faction, the God-Slaying Spear still appeared to be refusing.
Hearing this, Xu Fang knew its thoughts well. It was merely trying to raise its value, so that after joining him, it could have better treatment and status.
Before Xu Fang could speak, the Heaven-Measuring Ruler couldn't help itself.
"What's the use of you knowing all that? I also know that you were just beaten by my magical artifact spear with no power to fight back!"
The God-Slaying Spear's heart sank.
What was with this Heaven-Measuring Ruler? It was in the middle of negotiating with Xu Fang, so why bring up past events?
"Xu Fang, you want me to join your ranks. Is this how you treat me? You're making things very difficult for me!"
"Then don't be troubled. I'll give you a few more volleys!"
Before Xu Fang could reply, the Heaven-Measuring Ruler was already eager to act.
This startled the God-Slaying Spear, which quickly shouted.
"Wait! Don't be impulsive!"
This reckless fellow wasn't joking; he would truly act. It didn't want to suffer anymore!
Seeing that the Heaven-Measuring Ruler was ignoring it and preparing to act, the God-Slaying Spear quickly shouted to Xu Fang.
"Xu Fang! Speak up! Tell the Heaven-Measuring Ruler to stop!"
Hearing this, Xu Fang smiled slightly and transmitted his voice.
"After listening to your esteemed words, I actually feel that I don't deserve to possess you."
Xu Fang's words made the God-Slaying Spear's heart leap with joy. Was he going to give up on possessing it and let it be free? This was great news!
However, before the God-Slaying Spear could agree, Xu Fang's words followed.
"Therefore, I believe that if I can't have it, I must destroy it. Such a good thing should not fall into the hands of others."
"No, this thinking of yours is wrong! How can you do this! Ahhh!"
The God-Slaying Spear tried to interject, but Xu Fang completely ignored it. On the other side, the Heaven-Measuring Ruler decisively fired, immediately blasting back the God-Slaying Spear's unfinished words, causing it to retreat repeatedly.
The group of magical artifacts surrounded the God-Slaying Spear. Even though the God-Slaying Spear wanted to use the retreating force to flee, it was knocked back, forced to endure the barrage of bullets from the magical artifact's Gatling gun.
"Xu Fang, don't do this! I think we can negotiate!"
"Don't go, I..."
The God-Slaying Spear repeatedly cried out, but Xu Fang paid no attention. He turned his head and looked at the three Golden-Winged Great Peng Eagles, who were all dumbfounded.
The three Golden-Winged Great Peng Eagles were currently gaping. Since the beginning, the magical artifact's Gatling gun had been bombarding the God-Slaying Spear. Although it had paused for a short while, it quickly resumed.
"Senior, this is..."
"It's nothing. This is indeed the God-Slaying Spear. I am currently subduing it."
"..."
The three Golden-Winged Great Peng Eagles were instantly speechless.
What kind of way was this to subdue a treasure? Senior, you're not subduing a treasure; we feel like you're destroying it!
"It's fine. If it doesn't yield, I'll beat it until it does."
Xu Fang waved his hand, signaling them not to mind.
After all, this was the God-Slaying Spear's own doing. It should have surrendered peacefully. Instead, it put on airs of superiority and tried to bargain with him, which showed a lack of understanding of the situation.
Since it was unyielding, he had no choice but to beat it until it yielded.
"Let the bullets fly for a while. Notify me when it's done."
After Xu Fang said this, the Treasure Distribution Rock, in its understanding, conjured a stone table and chairs. Xu Fang sat down, closed his eyes to rest, and calmly listened to the God-Slaying Spear's miserable screams and wails.
The three Golden-Winged Great Peng Eagles exchanged glances, looking at each other in bewilderment.
Watching the God-Slaying Spear retreat repeatedly, chased by bullets, they were at a loss for words.
Could this method of the Senior really work? What if, with a single mistake, this magical artifact was completely destroyed? This was a fierce and rare artifact of heaven's will. Could you cherish it a little?
The God-Slaying Spear, which had been unable to deal with the magical artifact's Gatling gun earlier, was now further suppressed by the magical artifact array and the group of magical artifacts. It couldn't even exert its full power.
Facing the magical artifact's Gatling gun, it was suffering immensely. It couldn't fight, and it couldn't escape. It was truly at its wit's end. Seizing the opportunity while the Heaven-Measuring Ruler was resting, it cried out.
"Xu Fang! Little Xu! No, no, no, Grandpa Xu, please be merciful! I surrender!"
"Hmm?"
Xu Fang heard this, opened his eyes, and looked at the God-Slaying Spear.
"How do you intend to bargain with me to join my ranks and become my magical artifact?"
Hearing Xu Fang's voice and looking at his meaningful smile, the God-Slaying Spear trembled repeatedly.
"No, no, no, I have no conditions! I have absolutely no conditions!"
"I, the God-Slaying Spear, swear today that I, the God-Slaying Spear, will unconditionally join Xu Fang's ranks and become a magical artifact in Xu Fang's hands. If I break this oath, may lightning strike me!"
The God-Slaying Spear dared not mention any conditions anymore. It directly swore an oath, declaring that it would join Xu Fang unconditionally.
It understood perfectly now that this young man Xu Fang was very cunning. Despite his smiling appearance, he was no different from the Heaven-Measuring Ruler. He was ruthless and black-hearted!
If it didn't know its place, it might truly be blasted to ashes by this pair of conspirators, the master and his artifact!