Although Xu Fang had a vague idea in his mind, he couldn't afford to think too much at this moment, because these Heavenly Punishment Divine Thunder were not to be trifled with!
If Xu Fang hadn't possessed the Saint realm, he would have been annihilated by the first bolt of Heavenly Punishment Divine Thunder, vanishing into thin air!
However, the situation was still dire. With countless Heavenly Punishment Divine Thunder descending upon Kunlun Mountain, even a Saint like Xu Fang found it difficult to resist.
Surrounded by the Heavenly Punishment Divine Thunder, breaking through was nearly impossible. He could only constantly shift his position, dodging them, appearing quite disheveled.
"Xu Fang! You have defied the will of heaven, and today we shall act on its behalf!"
A voice rang out, and three figures appeared simultaneously around Xu Fang, trapping him completely.
"The Sanqing!"
The great powers of the Primordial Era recognized these figures. Were they not the Sanqing of Kunlun Mountain?
Instantly, a sense of helplessness, as if fate were playing a cruel trick, washed over them.
The Sanqing had always been on good terms with Xu Fang, and it was with Xu Fang's help that they had become Saints.
To think that today, when Xu Fang was suffering divine punishment, these very Sanqing were the first to step forward, speaking of acting on heaven's behalf!
One wondered if Xu Fang, looking at the Sanqing now, regretted his past actions.
Xu Fang, indeed, looked as if he regretted his past actions. Rage flared in his eyes as he stared at the Sanqing surrounding him, and he roared.
"We have always been close, and you have received much favor from me, Xu Fang. Are you so easily discarding our old ties?"
"Fellow Daoist Xu Fang, friendship is friendship. Since you have offended the Heavenly Dao, your sin is unforgivable. We cannot let personal feelings interfere with public duty! Attack!"
Taishang responded, immediately waving his hand. Yuanshi and Tongtian said nothing, following Taishang's lead.
The power of three Saints erupted, instantly engulfing Xu Fang. Not only did it suppress Xu Fang's Saintly pressure, but it also isolated him from the Heavenly Punishment Divine Thunder.
After all, it was the combined effort of three Saints; this much they could accomplish.
It seemed to be a demonstration that heaven did not need to act; they were more than capable of acting on its behalf.
The great powers of the Primordial Era watched this with even deeper emotion. The Sanqing were so ruthless, intending to use Xu Fang as their sacrifice to demonstrate their loyalty to the Heavenly Dao!
"Despicable! These Sanqing are going too far! I, Yang Mei, cannot stand by and watch!"
A voice echoed through the Primordial world, astonishing all living beings.
"Great Immortal Yang Mei?"
This Great Immortal Yang Mei was once on par with the Dao Ancestor Hongjun, a mighty being who had been unheard of for many years.
To think he would reappear in the Primordial world now, and to champion Xu Fang!
For a moment, everyone was baffled as to what connection Great Immortal Yang Mei had with Xu Fang, to risk enmity with the Heavenly Dao and three Saints just to help him!
However, whether they understood or not was not important. What was important was that with the fall of this voice, another Saintly power appeared at Kunlun Mountain. It was Great Immortal Yang Mei himself, emerging to assist Xu Fang.
"Xu Fang has defied the Heavenly Dao, and Yang Mei is colluding with him. Neither of them shall be tolerated in the Primordial world!"
The voice of the Heavenly Dao resonated, and the Heavenly Punishment Divine Thunder redirected its attack towards Yang Mei.
Since the Sanqing were so accommodating, let them have their moment. As for Yang Mei, he had been lurking in the Primordial world, difficult to track, posing a significant threat.
Now that he had appeared, it was only fitting that he would never leave.
As for Xu Fang, although he was also a considerable threat, surely three Saints like the Sanqing could handle him?
The Heavenly Dao's thoughts were well-formed: it would focus entirely on Yang Mei, leaving Xu Fang to the Sanqing to eliminate, thus removing two threats at once. It was a win-win situation.
The plan was sound, but it hinged on the Sanqing being united with it and loyally executing the task!
The Sanqing were, of course, not aligned with the Heavenly Dao. At this moment, they surrounded Xu Fang, hurling accusations and enumerating all sorts of crimes against him.
Though they appeared to be at loggerheads, they had not yet made a move.
The great powers of the Primordial Era interpreted this as the Sanqing attempting to quell their guilt before killing Xu Fang, both convincing themselves and the world.
Xu Fang, however, understood perfectly. These three were waiting for his decision: would he seize this opportunity to rebel, or would he escape and find another moment.
Therefore, as he listened to the Sanqing's endless accusations, Xu Fang paid them no mind, his thoughts racing.
"Enough! You are powerful, you are amazing. I cannot defeat you, but can I not escape? Farewell!"
After pondering for a moment, Xu Fang finally spoke, cursing the Sanqing.
With the suddenness of the situation, if they acted rashly, victory would be unlikely.
Furthermore, the fact that the Nine Gates of Kunlun Mountain had so enraged the Heavenly Dao indicated something of great importance. Without a complete understanding of the circumstances, Xu Fang could not be at ease.
Therefore, even with Yang Mei and the Sanqing appearing, Xu Fang decided to leave for now.
Upon hearing this, the Sanqing understood Xu Fang's intentions and immediately began to curse him.
"Xu Fang, you cannot escape! Do you think the three of us Saints are mere decorations?"
"Indeed, you, a mere Hunyuan Daluo Golden Immortal, are you fit to be compared with us Heavenly Dao Saints?"
"Haha! Precisely! Although I am not as great as my two elder brothers, I, Tongtian, am also a Heavenly Dao Saint!"
Listening to the Sanqing's words, Xu Fang understood their intention: they wanted him to attempt to break through towards Tongtian.
However, Xu Fang had a better plan and did not follow their intended path of escape.
"Sanqing, you are heartless and unjust. I shall remember this! One day, I will return!"
Xu Fang roared, and then light surged from his body. Under the Saintly pressure of the three Saints, he vanished directly.
"This!"
This time, not only were the great powers of the Primordial Era stunned, but even the Sanqing were dumbfounded.
Although they had intended to go easy, they never expected such an open and blatant release of power. They had prepared for a fierce battle, where Xu Fang would find an opportunity to break free.
To think that Xu Fang would simply disappear like this. And even though they were Saints, they could not fathom what divine ability he had used, and could only watch him vanish before their eyes!
"How is this possible?"
The voice of the Heavenly Dao echoed through the Primordial world. It had seen clearly: the Sanqing had not held back their Saintly power at all, but had kept Xu Fang tightly surrounded.
What awaited Xu Fang was merely a desperate struggle, powerless against the combined might of three Saints, after which the Heavenly Dao would have annihilated him.
Who could have imagined that Xu Fang would simply vanish under the siege of three Saints!
Seeing Xu Fang disappear, Yang Mei could only offer a wry smile.
Good heavens, he thought this小子 had finally come to his senses and was ready for a direct confrontation. But he ran off without even notifying him!
However, Yang Mei was, after all, a Space Demon God and one of the 'escaped ones'. Even surrounded by countless divine thunderbolts, he could not be stopped from leaving.
"Hmph! We shall fight another day!"
Yang Mei let out a cold snort and, like Xu Fang, instantly vanished without a trace.
The beings of the Primordial world watched as Xu Fang and Yang Mei departed one after the other, unsure of what to say.
What else could they say? Three Saints and a Heavenly Dao, with such a top-tier configuration of power, could not stop these two. What was this all about!