Xu Fang did not know that by watching the Grand Supreme achieve sainthood from afar and then reclaiming the merit that rightfully belonged to him, he had earned two new titles.
After the Grand Supreme achieved sainthood, the heavenly panorama vanished. Xu Fang descended and landed before the Grand Supreme.
"Congratulations on achieving sainthood, fellow Daoist!"
Xu Fang suppressed his displeasure towards the Grand Supreme and spoke his congratulations, while his gaze swept over the Grand Supreme with vigilance.
"There is no need for such formality. Without fellow Daoist, how could I have attained the Dao and become a saint?"
The Grand Supreme waved his hand and replied to Xu Fang.
Sensing Xu Fang's scrutiny, his voice lowered, and he continued,
"Rest assured, everything is proceeding according to plan."
"That is excellent."
Xu Fang nodded, relieved.
Since everything was proceeding smoothly, he saw no need to inquire further about the details. How the Grand Supreme had replaced the Dao Seed and the Primordial Violet Qi under the Heavenly Dao was his own affair.
Asking too many questions might inadvertently lead to complications and leak information.
Of course, Xu Fang did not forget to add a reminder.
"Fellow Daoist Grand Supreme, remember to inform those two fellow Daoists upon your return to Kunlun Mountain about these matters, lest they take the wrong path. This is of utmost importance, remember it well!"
Since the Grand Supreme had chosen this path, he would naturally not wish to fall out with his two brothers. Hearing Xu Fang's instruction, he nodded repeatedly.
"That is natural. Do not worry, I will remember."
The Grand Supreme solemnly agreed, then looked towards the human race below.
"However, since I have established the Human Teachings among the human race and declared my intention to guide them, I must live up to my words. I intend to stay among the human race for some time."
Upon hearing this, Xu Fang's brow immediately furrowed.
"Fellow Daoist Grand Supreme, while this matter is undeniably important, the situation with those two fellow Daoists cannot be delayed. I fear that delays may lead to unforeseen complications."
Xu Fang's words were grave, causing the Grand Supreme to frown as well.
He understood Xu Fang's concern. If Yuanshi and Tongtian, his two foolish younger brothers, were to achieve sainthood directly using the Primordial Violet Qi while he lingered among the human race, it would be too late to regret it.
This was not unfounded. The Dao Ancestor Hongjun had appeared in person with great urgency, indicating that a certain presence had lost patience.
"Fellow Daoist Xu Fang speaks the truth. I shall immediately send a message to them, instructing them to set aside all other matters and come to the human race first."
Xu Fang nodded upon hearing this.
It seemed that the Three Pure Ones had a secret means of communication, which would save considerable effort.
With this matter settled, Xu Fang and the Grand Supreme, free from worry, immediately descended and arrived among the human race.
The human tribesmen couldn't comprehend how the Grand Supreme, without any actual teaching of the human race, could gain merit for enlightenment and become a saint.
However, with Xu Fang by his side, assisting the Grand Supreme, the human tribesmen harbored no resistance towards him and quickly accepted his techniques, acknowledging his Human Teachings, which seemed rather superfluous.
It wasn't that they looked down upon the Grand Supreme. It was simply that Xu Fang's Dao techniques were already present and perfectly suited to the human race, making the Grand Supreme's teachings and Human Teachings appear somewhat redundant.
Yet, because this matter was being personally facilitated by their great benefactor, True Person Xu Fang, the human tribesmen, led by the Three Ancestors, dared not disobey and meekly agreed.
Never mind, they thought, gaining a saint was like picking up a treasure. It could provide an additional deterrent for the human race, which was not a bad thing.
The Grand Supreme's Human Teachings were thus established. He also took in a gifted human tribesman as a disciple, naming him Xuandu, who became the first disciple of the Human Teachings.
These were all destined events. Xu Fang watched quietly, the only difference being that the崆峒印 (Kongtong Seal), which was meant to be the treasure of the Human Teachings, now rested in his hands.
After completing all this, Xu Fang's involvement was no longer required, and he took his leave in a timely manner.
Meanwhile, the Grand Supreme continued to spread the Dao among the human race, awaiting the arrival of his two brothers.
"Fellow Daoist Xu Fang, where do you intend to go on this journey? What are your plans?"
As they parted, the Grand Supreme inquired.
Xu Fang did not fault the Grand Supreme for his curiosity. Xu Fang's current actions were not solely his own concern but affected many others.
"I intend to go to the Wu tribe to seek the Law of Power. Otherwise, I fear I will become a burden to all of you fellow Daoists."
"As expected, Fellow Daoist Xu Fang still intends to tread that great path!"
The Grand Supreme nodded upon hearing this. He had already suspected this when Xu Fang mentioned achieving sainthood without a Dao Seed, and now it was confirmed.
Xu Fang was truly preparing to emulate the Great God Pangu and achieve sainthood through the creation of heaven and earth.
"Then I wish you success! We will all rely on you in the future!"
"Heh heh! There's no need for such politeness, fellow Daoist. We are merely helping each other."
Xu Fang and the Grand Supreme exchanged smiles, understanding each other implicitly, and parted ways.
Upon reaching the Treasure Distribution Rock, the Golden-winged Great Peng Condor and the other two approached.
"Senior, we are about to embark on another journey, aren't we? Honestly, all this talk of achieving sainthood, it's starting to bore me!"
"Indeed. Senior, you're always helping others achieve sainthood. When will you achieve it yourself?"
"Haha! I don't know. I just feel very majestic following Senior!"
Xu Fang listened to the words of his three followers and felt that these fellows were truly beyond hope.
They were indifferent even to momentous events like achieving sainthood. These three had lost all ambition and had become mere layabouts!
Xu Fang ignored them and directly ordered the Treasure Distribution Rock to head towards the stronghold of the Wu tribe.
However, before the Treasure Distribution Rock could move, the Heaven Measuring Ruler flew before Xu Fang.
"Little Xu, you've reached the coast of the East Sea, practically at your doorstep. You won't visit Penglai Immortal Island, will you? That wouldn't be right."
"Next time, for sure!"
Xu Fang replied, "My current matters are urgent, and time waits for no one. There's no time to waste."
Xu Fang looked in the direction of Penglai Immortal Island and sighed.
Ever since meeting Yang Mei, all matters had been put on the fast track.
It wasn't just the one above; there was also a suspected transmigrator among the Primordial Era.
Until these matters were resolved, he could not find peace and enjoy a tranquil immortal life.
Hearing Xu Fang's refusal, the Heaven Measuring Ruler did not get angry but instead chuckled.
"Even though you say that, you still need to return to Penglai Immortal Island. There's a guest who has arrived."
"A guest?"
Xu Fang was curious. Who had arrived at Penglai Immortal Island that the Yellow Middle Plum could not handle, necessitating his return?
"This guest is none other than the brother of Sage Nuwa, Fuxi. He has been waiting for you for a long time."
The Heaven Measuring Ruler replied. Upon hearing this, Xu Fang's heart immediately tensed.
Fuxi coming to Penglai Immortal Island to find him, could it be related to Nuwa?
Considering that Nuwa was already part of his plans, Xu Fang wasted no further words. He immediately ordered the Treasure Distribution Rock to turn around and return to Penglai Immortal Island.
As long as he could resolve the matter of Nuwa, not counting Yang Mei, who was living life at his own pace, and himself, who had not yet achieved sainthood, they would have four saints. His chances of victory would be ninety-eight percent?