Hearing Xu Fang's inquiry, Yang Mei's face showed regret. The hand he raised fell, and he couldn't help but sigh before speaking.
"In the past, I couldn't bear to see the Heavenly Principles suppressed by the Heavenly Dao, and I also thought of using it as a force against the Heavenly Dao in the future, so I intentionally guided it to the peak of Buzhou Mountain."
As he spoke, Yang Mei sighed incessantly with profound regret.
"However, after the Heavenly Principles entered that peak of Buzhou Mountain, they disappeared. I searched in vain and had no choice but to give up."
Yang Mei was indeed regretful about this. This was one of the sharpest weapons against the Heavenly Dao when necessary, yet it was lost by his own actions.
If he hadn't successfully become one of the escaping ones, he wouldn't know how many years he would have cursed himself for wasting a contingency plan.
Even so, speaking of it now, he was still full of regret.
Shouldn't he have thought a bit more back then and acted more cautiously? It wouldn't have ended up like this, right?
Hearing Yang Mei's words, Xu Fang's heart rejoiced. Ignoring the regretful and sighing Yang Mei, his mind raced.
So, that twenty-rank Pure Bright White Lotus was still ownerless!
This was truly a good item!
The Chaotic Green Lotus was the supreme divine artifact that nurtured the Great God Pangu. It couldn't withstand the resistance of the heavens and earth and shattered into numerous divine artifacts of the Primordial Era, all of which were renowned treasures.
For example, the five lotus leaves transformed into the Innate Five Directional Flags, each possessing the power to ward off all evil and be immune to all magic, making them incredibly powerful.
Among them, the various lotus platforms formed from the lotus seeds of the Chaotic Green Lotus were particularly remarkable.
The thirty-six-rank Creation Green Lotus split into three, becoming the Coiling Dragon Staff, the Three Treasures Jade Ruyi, and the Qingping Sword. This is the origin of "red flowers, white roots, and green lotus leaves, the three teachings are one family."
The other lotus seeds transformed into the twelve-rank Golden Lotus of Merit, the twelve-rank Black Lotus of World Annihilation, and the twelve-rank Red Lotus of Karma.
In addition to these, there was the Pure White Lotus that later became the Lamp of Merits, and the Samsara Purple Lotus that Hou Tu, after transforming into the cycle of reincarnation, naturally mastered.
And outside of these lotus platforms, there was the twenty-four-rank Pure Bright White Lotus. This was formed when Yang Mei guided the Heavenly Principles into the peak of Buzhou Mountain, transforming into a lotus seed of the Chaotic Green Lotus.
As Xu Fang was lost in thought, Yang Mei's voice came.
"By the way, Xu Fang, why did you ask this?"
Yang Mei was truly perplexed, not knowing the reason behind Xu Fang's parting question.
Hearing this, Xu Fang looked up at Yang Mei. Seeing the genuine confusion on Yang Mei's face, he became even more delighted.
Judging by his expression, Yang Mei truly didn't know about the Pure Bright White Lotus!
Xu Fang was ecstatic inwardly, but his face remained impassive. He repeatedly shook his head.
"It's nothing, just a casual question. I thought such a significant matter as the Heavenly Principles would have more opportunities."
Xu Fang brushed it off vaguely. Yang Mei, hearing this, didn't think much of it and spoke.
"Alas, it is what it is, and dwelling on it is of no use. However, your collection of divine artifacts is quite unruly. Let us part ways here!"
As Yang Mei spoke and waved his hand, Xu Fang immediately felt the world spin. The scenery before his eyes changed in an instant.
Before Xu Fang could react, sounds of exclamations already reached his ears.
"Little Xu, you're finally out!"
"I knew this method would work! Those three idiots, the Golden-Winged Great Peng, were still discussing strategies! They even falsely accused us of going mad!"
"Haha! Exactly, they deserve to be followers for ten thousand years!"
The voices of various divine artifacts sounded in Xu Fang's ears. Immediately after, Xu Fang's collection of treasures gathered around him, shining brilliantly.
Seeing this, the Golden-Winged Great Peng and the other two also rushed over, looking at Xu Fang with overjoyed expressions.
"Senior, what happened?"
"Yes, Senior, we thought we'd never see you again just now, it panicked us so!"
"Bah, bah, bah, what are you saying? Senior is blessed with great fortune, nothing can happen to him. But what's going on? Has this white mist dispersed?"
As the little Qilin spoke, everyone looked up. Indeed, as Xu Fang appeared, the dense mist that obscured all sight was now gradually dissipating.
Xu Fang looked at the dispersing mist and smiled slightly. The Great Immortal Yang Mei had left gracefully.
Listening to the greetings and inquiries from his divine artifacts and three little followers, Xu Fang felt a warmth in his heart. He immediately spoke to comfort them.
"Haha! It's nothing, I'm perfectly fine, no need to worry!"
Xu Fang waved his hand. Seeing that his divine artifacts and three little followers were about to speak, and knowing their intentions, he spoke first.
"It's nothing, it was just a creature skilled at creating illusions that intercepted us. It has already been slain by me."
Before they could ask, Xu Fang explained what had happened.
His meeting with Yang Mei and their secret conversation involved too many significant matters to possibly tell them.
It wasn't that he didn't trust them, but he feared that knowing these things might bring them death or disaster.
The divine artifacts and the Golden-Winged Great Peng and his companions found it somewhat unbelievable. How could a creature capable of creating such illusions die without even a ripple?
However, seeing Xu Fang safe and sound, they naturally believed his words and began to curse.
"Detestable creature, to dare toy with us like this! Little Xu, you were too heavy-handed, I didn't even get a chance to act!"
"Haha! This guy was courting death, daring to block Senior's path!"
"Master, this guy died too easily. Did he get any divine artifacts? Oh well, no need to answer, I already know he didn't."
Xu Fang chuckled at the words of his divine artifacts and three little followers.
Their easy acceptance of his words stemmed from their trust in him.
This well-intentioned lie was, in fact, harmless. He felt no guilt.
"Senior, since this suicidal creature has successfully met its end, should we resume our journey back to the East Sea?"
The Golden-Winged Great Peng inquired, immediately preparing to control the Treasure Distribution Rock and continue towards the East Sea.
"East Sea? Wait!"
Xu Fang stopped the Golden-Winged Great Peng. He glanced at the treasure map beside him and then smiled.
"No, no, no. Let's take a detour and go to Buzhou Mountain first."
Xu Fang spoke, changing their planned itinerary.
According to the treasure map, the twenty-four-rank Pure Bright White Lotus was still on the peak of Buzhou Mountain.
Since he knew that the Pure Bright White Lotus was still ownerless, he naturally had to go and claim it.
This was a top-tier treasure, formed from the Heavenly Principles turning into a lotus seed of the Chaotic Green Lotus. When necessary, it could also serve as a means to counter the Heavenly Dao. How could he miss it?
As for whether this would be taking advantage of Yang Mei, Xu Fang felt it was unnecessary. Yang Mei had already given him his Dao Seed, so he probably wouldn't care about such a treasure, right?
"Besides, didn't Yang Mei say he had high hopes for me? The stronger I become, the more gratified he will be, right?"
Thinking this, Xu Fang felt no further guilt. He immediately commanded the Treasure Distribution Rock to head towards Buzhou Mountain at full speed.