The Styx Patriarch did not reveal Xu Fang's innate divine abilities to Wu Tian. In his eyes, the God-Slaying Spear was far less significant than Xu Fang's help to the Sea of Blood in the past.
The search for the God-Slaying Spear was intended to allow the Sea of Blood to legitimately attract the remaining demonic cultivators and grow stronger.
However, if not for Xu Fang's help back then, the Sea of Blood would not even exist, let alone grow.
Therefore, even if Xu Fang had indeed taken the God-Slaying Spear, Patriarch Styx was willing to accept the loss, considering his past few hundred years as a leisurely appreciation of the scenery on the Sea of Chaos.
Seeing that Patriarch Styx was unwilling to speak further about the being with innate divine abilities, Wu Tian had no choice but to suppress his curiosity and refrain from asking.
However, while Patriarch Styx could let the matter go, Wu Tian could not.
After all, the God-Slaying Spear could help the Sea of Blood attract the remaining demonic cultivators, representing a great hope for the restoration of the demonic lineage.
Having lost the opportunity this time, Wu Tian had to find another way.
"Old Ancestor, we are currently in the Sea of Chaos, and the Outer Realm Heavenly Demons are not far from here. Since we have lost the chance to find the God-Slaying Spear, we cannot return empty-handed. Why not go and have a look?" Wu Tian suggested.
Patriarch Styx's heart stirred.
Without the God-Slaying Spear, but with Wu Tian present, perhaps he could use this opportunity to establish contact with the Outer Realm Heavenly Demons.
The Outer Realm Heavenly Demons were established by the self-destruction of the Demon Ancestor Rahu. If he could obtain their assistance, it would seem only natural for him to inherit the true lineage of the demonic path.
However, as Patriarch Styx's heart warmed with possibility, he recalled Xu Fang's instructions and was suddenly alerted, shaking his head vehemently.
"Forget it, let's return to the Primordial Era. The Sea of Blood cannot be left unattended."
Patriarch Styx directly refused Wu Tian. The situation with the Outer Realm Heavenly Demons was unknown, and if he truly went with Wu Tian, who knew what dangers he would encounter.
Daoist Friend Xu Fang had said that demonic beings like Wu Tian could be utilized, but one had to be cautious. Patriarch Styx certainly did not want the Sea of Blood to change hands again.
Seeing this, Wu Tian, unwilling to give up, prepared to persuade him further.
However, Patriarch Styx no longer paid attention to him and flew away on his own.
Wu Tian sighed helplessly, having lost another opportunity.
However, he had no choice but to quickly fly up and follow Patriarch Styx.
Soon, the place was empty, and no living beings remained.
"He who heeds advice eats well. Patriarch Styx has indeed escaped a calamity this time!"
Through the anonymous live broadcast from an unnamed treasure of the Sea of Blood, Xu Fang was relieved to see that Patriarch Styx had not been misled by Wu Tian and commented.
If Patriarch Styx had been any more greedy, seeking power by any means necessary, he would easily have fallen into Wu Tian's trap again.
The conversation just now, though seemingly calm, had been a close call with death for Patriarch Styx.
The Outer Realm Heavenly Demons were easy to associate with. If Patriarch Styx had truly followed Wu Tian's suggestion, he might not have returned as himself.
Even if Patriarch Styx could escape being possessed by the Outer Realm Heavenly Demons, with such entities involved, how could the Dao Ancestor and the Heavenly Dao tolerate him?
"Alas, Patriarch Styx has it too hard."
While feeling relieved, Xu Fang also sighed for Patriarch Styx.
With Wu Tian, who constantly harbored dreams of restoring the glory of the demon race, by his side, Patriarch Styx had to be extremely cautious, or he would suffer.
"Actually, if you think about it, my taking the God-Slaying Spear is also a good thing for Patriarch Styx!"
On the surface, Patriarch Styx's trip was in vain, but in reality, if the God-Slaying Spear had truly fallen into Patriarch Styx's possession, the pros would have outweighed the cons.
The Dao Ancestor Hongjun had just achieved harmony with the Dao. If Patriarch Styx had flaunted the God-Slaying Spear in the Sea of Blood, attracting remaining demonic cultivators and restoring the Demon Ancestor's lineage, wouldn't that be a provocation?
At that time, the Dao Ancestor would not care whether Patriarch Styx intended to strengthen the Sea of Blood or had other ambitions. The boundless power of the Heavenly Dao would descend, and the Sea of Blood would be easily overturned.
Thinking this, Xu Fang felt at ease about "intercepting" Patriarch Styx's opportunity. Even if it was considered a repayment, since Patriarch Styx had not betrayed him, he had also indirectly helped him.
Of course, Xu Fang couldn't help but worry about Patriarch Styx.
He had escaped this time, but who knew what new schemes the future Buddha Wu Tian would devise next? Patriarch Styx was truly unfortunate!
"Senior, senior, stop daydreaming! The Primordial Era is almost here!"
As Xu Fang was lost in thought, the Golden-Winged Great Peng's voice rang out, reminding Xu Fang that they were approaching the Primordial Era.
Xu Fang snapped back to attention and looked at the embryonic membrane of heaven and earth before him. The journey in the Sea of Chaos had finally come to an end.
Without further ado, with a thought, the divine artifacts shimmered and transmitted power towards the Treasure Distribution Rock. The Treasure Distribution Rock instantly accelerated, breaking through the embryonic membrane of heaven and earth, carrying Xu Fang and the others, and landing in the Primordial Era.
Xu Fang looked back at the vast Sea of Chaos outside the Primordial Era and thought that he would probably never go there again.
The Sea of Chaos harbored those unpredictable Outer Realm Heavenly Demons, which was far too dangerous and impossible to guard against. Xu Fang did not want to come back.
Of course, this was only one reason. Another was that...
"Alas, we've finally left the Sea of Chaos. I was worried that Dao Ancestor Hongjun would find trouble with us!"
"Thankfully, thankfully, we've escaped a calamity this time!"
The Golden-Winged Great Peng and the Little Qilin were both filled with lingering fear. After all, they had committed such a grave offense outside the Zixiao Palace and had been constantly worried that Dao Ancestor Hongjun would appear before them to hold them accountable.
Now, returning to the Primordial Era and being far from the Zixiao Palace, they naturally felt a sense of surviving a disaster.
Xu Fang found their reaction amusing.
"Dao Ancestor Hongjun has already harmonized with the Dao and become the spokesperson for the Heavenly Dao. Being within the Primordial Era is the closest you can be to him. You are clearly celebrating too soon!"
The Golden-Winged Great Peng and the Little Qilin were instantly horrified. How could they have forgotten this?
"Perhaps, senior, should we go to the Sea of Chaos to lie low for a while?"
"But, Dao Ancestor Hongjun is outside!"
The Golden-Winged Great Peng and the Little Qilin looked at each other, feeling that their future was bleak, as if the vastness of heaven and earth, and the immensity of the Sea of Chaos, offered them no place to rest.
Xu Fang, however, was unconcerned. Since Dao Ancestor Hongjun had not held them accountable back then and had even intervened to conceal the matter, it was clear that he did not wish to pursue it further.
Although he did not know his reasons for acting this way.
However, what was certain was that this was an unspoken agreement. It was best for everyone to forget about it.
Just as Xu Fang was about to comfort the panicked Golden-Winged Great Peng and Little Qilin, the voice of the Treasure Distribution Rock suddenly rang out.
"Unidentified flying object detected approaching rapidly. All divine artifacts, prepare for combat!"
The Treasure Distribution Rock issued an alarm, and the divine artifacts immediately flew up, standing ready!