Guangchengzi was naturally filled with hatred for Randeng Daoren. Not only did Randeng Daoren fail to show him the respect due to a Saint's disciple, but he also took advantage of him so openly in front of everyone.
The day he was looked down upon by Xu Fang and Duobao Daoren, he had tearfully begged to become Yuanshi's disciple. It wasn't to prove anything, but simply to tell others that he, Guangchengzi, was not to be trifled with!
Now, even Randeng Daoren, a familiar acquaintance of his Master Yuanshi, didn't take him seriously. To be so humiliated, how could he bear it?
Especially seeing Duobao Daoren suppressing a smile and hearing the whispers of the surrounding beings, Guangchengzi could no longer contain himself. He immediately shouted.
"Randeng, I respect you as a mighty being of heaven and earth, and I've spoken to you politely. If you refuse respect, and my Master finds out, you'll regret it!"
Randeng Daoren frowned upon hearing this. Was Guangchengzi this bold?
"Fine. Since you're so stubborn, I'll teach you a lesson on behalf of Yuanshi!"
Although Randeng Daoren couldn't be placed in the same category as the Three Pure Ones, as they were destined Saints personally appointed by the Dao Ancestor Hongjun and were extraordinary.
However, he was, after all, a mighty being of heaven and earth. If he didn't show this Guangchengzi some power after being provoked, would he truly think that his status as a Saint's disciple allowed him to act with impunity?
"Guangchengzi, speaking of which, your Master hasn't become a Saint yet. What are you being arrogant for? Suppress!"
Randeng Daoren shouted loudly, and the Spirit-Luring Lamp immediately appeared. Netherworld Ghost Fire surged forth like a tide, rushing towards Guangchengzi.
Guangchengzi never expected that Randeng Daoren would act so decisively, without any hesitation at all.
Seeing the Netherworld Ghost Fire, radiating a faint glow, attack him and feeling its immense power, he was momentarily at a loss.
Duobao Daoren quietly retreated to the side.
This person already had a connection with him. Even though they were both disciples of the Three Pure Ones, this one was still incredibly arrogant. It wouldn't hurt for him to receive a lesson.
However, even though Guangchengzi didn't defend himself in time, Duobao Daoren remained an observer. The Netherworld Ghost Fire ultimately did not fall upon Guangchengzi.
Instead, it was suspended in mid-air, as if something was blocking it.
As the Netherworld Ghost Fire collided, the void trembled. Then, a treasure emerged.
"Taiji Tu!"
"Martial Uncle!"
Guangchengzi and Duobao Daoren exclaimed as they looked at the emerging treasure.
The appearance of the Taiji Tu here, didn't that prove that their Martial Uncle Taishang had already arrived at this place?
As expected, as Guangchengzi and Duobao Daoren spoke, a figure emerged, appearing before Guangchengzi. It was none other than the immortal and dignified Taiqing Taishang.
"Taishang!"
Randeng Daoren was startled and quickly urged the Spirit-Luring Lamp to retract the Netherworld Ghost Fire.
Facing this future Saint, Randeng Daoren knew he was no match and naturally did not want to make an enemy of him.
Xu Fang's brow furrowed upon seeing Taishang suddenly appear.
Why wasn't Taishang diligently pursuing his path to sainthood? Instead, he had the leisure to come to the peak of Buzhou Mountain to escort the disciples of the Three Pure Ones?
Now, with his arrival, he had suppressed the situation, preventing Randeng Daoren from acting recklessly. How could he still contend with Randeng for treasures and seize the opportunity to attack Randeng?
Seeing Taishang appear to back him up, Guangchengzi's confidence soared, and he quickly began to complain.
"Martial Uncle, it's fortunate you arrived in time. Otherwise, I would have suffered harm from this Randeng Daoren!"
"I implore Martial Uncle Taishang to uphold justice for me and properly punish this Randeng Daoren!"
Duobao Daoren frowned upon hearing Guangchengzi's words.
This fellow was truly useless at everything except being a master of leveraging authority, a complete disgrace to his immortal life to have joined the Three Pure Ones under the same roof as such a person!
Randeng Daoren also deeply resented Guangchengzi's behavior of being the first to cry foul. However, facing Taishang, he dared not be negligent and quickly paid his respects, saying.
"Fellow Daoist Taishang, you cannot truly blame me. It was Guangchengzi who provoked me first, forcing me to act. You cannot favor your own kin over justice. Everyone is watching..."
"Enough. I have no interest in your affairs. Regardless, I am here now. Do not lay a hand on the disciples of the Three Pure Ones."
Taishang waved his hand, interrupting Randeng Daoren's words. He glanced at the hesitant Guangchengzi with disappointment.
This junior nephew, although his origins were not bad, otherwise, he wouldn't have been taken in by the discerning Yuanshi.
However, in terms of character, he was indeed inferior to Duobao Daoren, a disciple of Tongtian. Taishang was also displeased.
Guangchengzi felt the disdain in Taishang's gaze and did not understand why. He had always shown great respect to Taishang, so how had he offended him?
Randeng Daoren, hearing Taishang's words, was delighted and quickly spoke.
"Fellow Daoist Taishang is indeed fair in his dealings. I admire you. I have no objections. We were arguing over the competition for treasures."
"Since Fellow Daoist Taishang is reasonable, you won't compete with me for this opportunity, will you?"
Seeing that Taishang was easy to talk to, Randeng Daoren felt a glimmer of hope.
Xu Fang listened to Randeng Daoren's words and secretly thought that this fellow was indeed cunning.
He first praised Taishang's fairness in front of the assembled beings, which seemed like an expression of admiration and respect for Taishang. In reality, it was a form of moral coercion.
Then, Taishang, unable to refuse face, would naturally be unable to compete with Randeng Daoren for the treasure.
However, it had to be said that Randeng Daoren's words did have an effect.
At this moment, the beings present all looked up at Taishang.
They were eager to see if Taishang could still maintain his fairness when faced with this fortuitous opportunity and treasure.
Taishang was seasoned and astute. Sensing the gazes of the beings present, he naturally understood Randeng Daoren's sinister intentions.
He silently made a decision. This fellow was so insidious, he had to warn Yuanshi and distance himself from him!
"Fellow Daoist Randeng, you jest. I said I wouldn't interfere, and I won't. Any fortuitous opportunities or treasures are your own affairs."
Taishang said with a smile, which made Randeng Daoren even more delighted.
"Fellow Daoist Taishang is indeed fair in his dealings. We are all in awe!"
The assembled beings were also astonished. Was Taishang truly that foolish, to give up this treasure and opportunity for the sake of a mere reputation?
However, Taishang paid no mind to it, and even his smile became more radiant.
"I have no interest in this fortuitous opportunity or treasure. However, a Daoist friend of mine is quite interested."
Taishang said, looking around to confirm, and then spoke loudly.
"Fellow Daoist Xu Fang, that's enough. You're a mighty being of heaven and earth, stop just watching the show. Take the treasure. We still have matters to discuss."
As Taishang's words fell, the beings present were all startled. Randeng Daoren was even more shocked, looking around in panic.
That great demon Xu Fang was actually here!