The God-Slaying Spear reignited hope, and it was no longer as resistant to becoming Xu Fang's magical artifact.
Under Xu Fang's command, the God-Slaying Spear flew out of his hand, obediently joining the other magical artifacts in entering the Seven Treasures Exquisite Pagoda for its formal onboarding ceremony.
The Golden-Winged Great Peng, along with two others, saw Xu Fang refining the spear and came over, unable to contain their curiosity. They asked,
"Senior, what exactly happened? Was the God-Slaying Spear refined just like that?"
"Yes, we didn't even see how it happened, and it's over already?"
"Senior, quickly tell us, how did you subdue this broken spearhead?"
Hearing this from within the Seven Treasures Exquisite Pagoda, the God-Slaying Spear was enraged. This little Qilin was determined to disparage it to the very end. Now that they were all on the same side, how could it be so disrespectful?
Fortunately, the other magical artifacts held it back and appeased it with kind words, preventing it from rushing out to fight the little Qilin.
Xu Fang listened to the words of the magical artifacts and glanced at the little Qilin. This little fellow, though small, had a huge penchant for courting disaster. Truly, a Qilin cannot be judged by its appearance.
"As you can see, the God-Slaying Spear was beaten into submission."
Facing the inquiries of the Golden-Winged Great Peng and the others, Xu Fang could only give a vague answer, as the truth was difficult to explain.
Naturally, the Golden-Winged Great Peng and his companions were not satisfied with this response and were about to ask again when Xu Fang waved his hand.
"Alright, no more talk. We shouldn't linger here. Let's leave!"
As Xu Fang spoke, he moved his mind and had the Treasure Distributing Rock leave the area.
Looking back at where it had been, Xu Fang shook his head and sighed inwardly.
"Minghe, Minghe, you're still not quite up to par. I've gotten ahead of you again this time."
While Xu Fang sighed, the Treasure Distributing Rock, with the assistance of the other magical artifacts, vanished from the scene at extreme speed, heading towards the Primordial Era.
Meanwhile, in the chat group, there was a constant chatter.
[World-Destroying Black Lotus: God-Slaying Spear! Hold on! Did that Xu Fang subject you to cruel and ruthless abuse? Don't worry, we'll come to save you soon!]
[Yuan Tu: Exactly! This Xu Fang is too unethical! We, in the Sea of Blood, searched for so long, and he took a shortcut!]
[Abi: That's right! Is having divine abilities something to be proud of? Just wait for us, Patriarch Minghe and Wutian will arrive on the battlefield shortly.]
[Karma Red Lotus: Although I don't want to be enemies with Xu Fang's group of treasures, this God-Slaying Spear is crucial to the Sea of Blood. I apologize, everyone!]
The magical artifacts from the Sea of Blood, such as the World-Destroying Black Lotus, were still unaware that the God-Slaying Spear had already pledged allegiance to Xu Fang. They were still trying to persuade the spear and complaining about Xu Fang's domineering and unreasonable nature.
The Sky Measuring Ruler and the other magical artifacts loyal to Xu Fang couldn't help but laugh upon hearing these words.
[Sky Measuring Ruler: Haha! What are you all talking to yourselves about here! Honestly.]
[Ruyi Jingu Bang: To be honest, this God-Slaying Spear has already joined our side. You won't even get a strand of its hair!]
[Seven Treasures Exquisite Pagoda: I can attest to that. We are currently conducting the onboarding ceremony for the God-Slaying Spear!]
[World-Destroying Black Lotus: Impossible! Absolutely impossible! You're just trying to trick us! Don't lie to us!]
[Karma Red Lotus: Exactly, you just want us to give up. Speaking of which, you might still be breaking through the formation.]
[God-Slaying Spear: Esteemed ones, I apologize. I am now a member of Xu Fang's group of treasures. Do your words seem disrespectful to my master? Shall I demonstrate what it means for a spear to be not yet old?]
[World-Destroying Black Lotus: Damn it! What happened to your lofty pride? You've surrendered so quickly?]
[Yuan Tu: God-Slaying Spear, where is your unyielding spirit?]
[Abi: F***! We ran around for nothing this time!]
[Karma Red Lotus: What on earth happened? How could the God-Slaying Spear change its allegiance so quickly and so drastically?]
Upon learning that the God-Slaying Spear had joined Xu Fang's side, the magical artifacts from the Sea of Blood wailed in despair.
The unyielding spirit the God-Slaying Spear had displayed earlier made them believe there was still a chance. As long as the God-Slaying Spear wasn't completely under Xu Fang's control, they in the Sea of Blood could still contend for it.
Yet, just moments after those words, the God-Slaying Spear had transformed and become a member of Xu Fang's group of treasures, now defending its master Xu Fang's dignity with such apparent loyalty!
The treasures of the Sea of Blood were all curious about what had happened during the time the God-Slaying Spear had been offline.
[God-Slaying Spear: Apologies, but these matters involve the secrets of our Xu Fang Treasure Group. I regret I cannot disclose them!]
[Sky Measuring Ruler: Excellent, excellent. Old Shi is indeed sensible. I am very gratified!]
[God-Slaying Spear: This is all thanks to the teachings of all you seniors. In the future, we must cooperate wholeheartedly and strengthen our group!]
[Sky Measuring Ruler: Of course, of course! Let's shake hands!]
[World-Destroying Black Lotus: You old scoundrel, God-Slaying Spear! You're so fickle! You've hooked up with these guys so quickly. Why didn't you ever speak to me so nicely back then?]
[God-Slaying Spear: Esteemed artifact, please refrain from speaking so rudely. The past is gone. I advise you to turn over a new leaf and practice making treasures.]
[World-Destroying Black Lotus:]
The God-Slaying Spear certainly would not recount the embarrassing events it had endured to them, as it was too shameful.
The Sky Measuring Ruler and the other magical artifacts, seeing how sensible the God-Slaying Spear was, also preserved its dignity and remained silent.
The magical artifacts of the Sea of Blood were dejected and lamenting their misfortune. They had truly wasted their efforts this time!
Shortly after Xu Fang and his group departed, two figures rushed over and landed at the spot where the God-Slaying Spear had once been. They were Patriarch Minghe and Wutian.
Looking at the residual aura of the great formation and the chaotic spiritual energy, Patriarch Minghe and Wutian instantly understood what had happened.
"Damn it! We clearly sensed the existence of the God-Slaying Spear, yet someone else still got there first!"
Wutian said indignantly. They had heard a tremendous explosion from afar earlier and immediately felt an extremely strong connection with the World-Destroying Black Lotus, realizing that the God-Slaying Spear was about to make a move.
However, despite their haste, they were still too late. By the time they arrived, the place was empty, not a single trace left behind, nor any living beings.
"Alas, it seems our destiny is still insufficient!"
Patriarch Minghe also sighed. They had been searching for the God-Slaying Spear on the Chaos Sea for hundreds of years. Just when an opportunity seemed within reach, they still failed to grasp it.
"How is this possible! With the World-Destroying Black Lotus in hand, how could someone else have gotten there before us!"
Wutian still found it unbelievable. With the World-Destroying Black Lotus in their possession, they had a greater advantage than other beings in their search for the God-Slaying Spear. How could someone else have beaten them to it!
Patriarch Minghe's heart stirred upon hearing this.
"When it comes to connecting with treasures, I can think of one being."
Patriarch Minghe inwardly speculated. His good Daoist friend, who was obsessed with treasure hunting, possessed divine abilities to sense treasures. Could this time again be his doing?
"A being like that, who could it be?"
Wutian was greatly curious. What kind of being was so extraordinary that they could snatch the God-Slaying Spear away from him, who held the World-Destroying Black Lotus?
"You don't need to know too much about this."
Patriarch Minghe shook his head. Regardless of whether Xu Fang was behind this, the God-Slaying Spear was lost, and it was simply a matter of insufficient destiny.
As for the divine abilities of Daoist friend Xu Fang, he would certainly not reveal them easily to others, lest he bring disaster upon Xu Fang.