The female immortals became excited and cheered upon seeing the figures of Xu Fang and Queen Mother of the West.
"Big sister, you've finally arrived! We've finally waited for you!"
"Island Master Xu Fang, I hope you've been well. Your demeanor is as magnificent as ever. Are you interested in discussing the Yin-Yang Dao with this humble girl?"
"You hussy, stop spouting nonsense! You're embarrassing us! Island Master Xu Fang, this child is ignorant. As an elder with profound Daoist knowledge, I humbly request guidance from Island Master Xu Fang!"
Seeing Xu Fang and Queen Mother of the West arrive, these female immortals breathed a sigh of relief, feeling their lives were no longer in danger, even with the ferocious beast still present.
However, their relief was a bit premature. Instead of being tense, they were now ogling Xu Fang flirtatiously.
Xu Fang, hearing the words of these female immortals from the Heavenly Court, felt a jolt and instinctively recoiled, looking at Queen Mother of the West with a complex expression.
If he hadn't arrived with Queen Mother of the West, hearing these words, Xu Fang would have suspected he had stumbled into the Pleasure Cult, wondering why they were so passionately enthusiastic!
"I apologize if I've made Daoist friend Xu Fang uncomfortable. They… admire Daoist friend Xu Fang greatly!"
Queen Mother of the West was helpless. Xu Fang's fame was widespread, his abilities were high, and his appearance was not lacking, naturally earning the worship and admiration of many female immortals in the Heavenly Court.
It was just that she hadn't expected these people to be so unrestrained today, spewing such bold words upon seeing Xu Fang. She realized she had been too lax in her supervision!
"It's nothing. I don't understand what they're saying. I am an upright immortal."
Xu Fang waved his hand, suppressing the surging desires, and spoke.
The Golden-Winged Great Peng and the other two, hearing this, scoffed. "Upright immortal? We wonder who was just startled and recoiled."
"Hey, hey, hey! Can you show me some respect? I haven't been defeated yet!"
A voice rang out as the ferocious beast couldn't contain itself any longer. The nine heads spoke grimly.
With itself standing so imposing here, these female immortals were now disregarding it entirely because of the arrival of a few other beings?
Did this ferocious beast have no pride?
Upon hearing this, the female immortals turned their attention to it.
"Oh? We almost forgot about you. Don't worry, you'll be defeated soon!"
"Indeed. With Big Sister and Island Master Xu working together, it's hard for you not to be defeated!"
"Alright, alright, we'll just sit here and watch you get defeated!"
With the arrival of Xu Fang and Queen Mother of the West, the female immortals were no longer anxious. Regardless of Queen Mother of the West, whom they revered as Big Sister, Island Master Xu Fang's reputation was well-earned; was it all for show?
"You all look down on me like this? Then, Queen Mother of the West, I recognize you!"
"And also… Xu Fang, is it? If you have the guts, come down and fight!"
The ferocious beast was enraged and immediately raised its claws, pointing at Queen Mother of the West and Xu Fang, its aura erupting as it declared its intention to fight.
"Wait a moment! Let me understand the situation first."
Xu Fang waved his hand, stopping the ferocious beast, and turned to Queen Mother of the West to inquire.
"Daoist friend Queen Mother of the West, you cultivate in the Western Kunlun. Have you ever seen such a ferocious beast? Why does this fellow feel like it's imitating Jiu Ying?"
Xu Fang was puzzled. This creature with nine heads bore a striking resemblance to the deceased Jiu Ying.
However, Jiu Ying had nine bird heads, while this creature had nine human heads attached to a tiger's body, making it appear more impactful.
Moreover, judging by the beast's audacious pronouncements, it seemed to have been born even earlier than Queen Mother of the West, who was born from Yin energy?
Queen Mother of the West looked at the nine-headed ferocious beast, recalled for a moment, and then spoke.
"This ferocious beast is a Kai Ming Beast, named Lu Wu. It is also known as a divine beast with a human face and tiger body. It is a spiritual beast of Kunlun. This beast appeared when Kunlun Mountain first came into existence."
"Kai Ming Beast Lu Wu?"
Hearing Queen Mother of the West's explanation, Xu Fang remembered.
"So this fellow is the guardian divine beast of Kunlun Mountain!"
Xu Fang recalled the legends that there were nine natural gates on Kunlun Mountain, and the ferocious beasts guarding them were these nine-headed creatures, the Kai Ming Beast Lu Wu.
Each of the nine heads guarded a gate, preventing beings from trespassing on the sacred land of Kunlun Mountain. They were true gatekeepers.
However, Xu Fang was still filled with doubt.
"I've been to this Kunlun Mountain before, but I flew directly into it and never encountered such a guardian divine beast!"
Didn't Xu Fang come to Kunlun Mountain before to visit the Three Pure Ones and coincidentally obtain the Qilin Seal? But he hadn't seen any guardian divine beasts.
"Daoist friend Xu Fang has likely heard the Primordial Era legends. I apologize, but that is a case of mistaken information."
Queen Mother of the West chuckled and explained to Xu Fang.
"Although the Kai Ming Beast is proclaimed as the guardian divine beast of Kunlun Mountain, it guards not the main gate of Kunlun Mountain, but nine gates distributed throughout the mountain."
"However, after so many years, countless powerful beings have tried, but none have been able to open these nine gates. We don't know what secrets these gates hide."
"If my guess is correct, Daoist friend Xu Fang's heard rumors likely spread by the Three Pure Ones opposite us, as they were constantly pestered."
Queen Mother of the West recounted these secrets, leaving Xu Fang utterly astounded.
There were nine gates on Kunlun Mountain that couldn't be opened, and this ferocious beast Lu Wu was responsible for guarding them?
This matter, upon reflection, carried a strange aura?
"Hmph! Why all the chatter? Dawdling around, die for me!"
A voice rang out. It was the Kai Ming Beast Lu Wu, finally unable to stand these two any longer. They were endless, did they really think Lu Wu was just a decoration?
Lu Wu roared and rose, its massive body soaring through the air, charging directly towards the Treasure Dividing Rock.
Seeing its fierce charge, Xu Fang dared not delay. All his magical treasures flew out in unison, hovering above the Treasure Dividing Rock, unleashing immense power.
"You like charging so much, do you? Then let's clash!"
Xu Fang declared. The Treasure Dividing Rock had long been impatient. It had always been its principle to injure others, and this mere ferocious beast dared to charge so barbarically?
"I'll show you what a true expert in causing injury is, brothers. Put in more effort, I want to smash him into pulp!"
The Treasure Dividing Rock shouted vociferously. Although it was extremely arrogant, it did not forget to borrow strength from its fellow magical treasures.
"Treasure Dividing Rock, don't be careless. This Kai Ming Beast is not simple!"
Xu Fang transmitted his voice, naturally not wishing for the Treasure Dividing Rock to suffer defeat due to carelessness.
"Understood, Master. Am I not just borrowing strength from my brothers and sisters! Don't worry, how can we, a host of magical treasures, fear a mere ferocious beast!"
However, as the Treasure Dividing Rock responded to Xu Fang, the Kai Ming Beast Lu Wu was startled.
"Wait! How can this magical treasure speak? No, you magical treasure, who are you calling Master?"
The Kai Ming Beast's expression changed drastically, and its body froze. But the Treasure Dividing Rock was already charging, intent on smashing the Kai Ming Beast to pieces, and paid no attention to its words!
"Wait! What is the Kai Ming Beast saying?"
Xu Fang, however, heard the Kai Ming Beast's words and was greatly surprised. This Kai Ming Beast could actually hear the magical treasures speak!