As the three Old Ancestors of the Human Race finished speaking, the other humans followed suit.
"Indeed, how can a preacher of the Human Race not possess a Supreme Treasure of the Human Race? True Master Xu Fang, please do not refuse!"
"True Master Xu Fang has worked tirelessly for the Human Race. We, the Human Race, have no way to repay you. This is a Supreme Treasure of the Human Race, a perfect expression of our gratitude!"
"If True Master Xu Fang does not accept this treasure, our hearts will be unsettled. Why not take back your cultivation techniques!"
The members of the Human Race understood the intentions of the three Old Ancestors and chimed in.
Some of them were even quite resigned, declaring that if Xu Fang did not accept the treasure, he should take back his cultivation techniques, leaving them even.
In their eyes, without Xu Fang, they wouldn't even know of the existence of this Supreme Treasure of the Human Race. Without Xu Fang finding the Kongtong Seal, they would have no method of cultivation.
Such a divinely arranged encounter, with Xu Fang mastering the Kongtong Seal, was for the best. It not only followed the will of heaven but also brought some peace to the hearts of the Human Race.
The Kongtong Seal, however, complained upon seeing the attitude of the Human Race.
"You bunch of humans, are you even real humans!"
"I am, after all, your Human Race's Supreme Treasure. How can you be so careless, crying and begging to give me away?"
Upon hearing this, Xu Fang smiled slightly and transmitted his voice.
"Perhaps, I should fulfill your wish and resolutely refuse, allowing you to return to the Human Race?"
At these words, the complaining Kongtong Seal instantly fell silent.
"Such a tsundere!"
Xu Fang chuckled and cursed. The artifact, while vociferously expressing its dissatisfaction, likely still wished to follow him.
After all, regardless of anything else, he now possessed Penglai Immortal Island and was considered a overlord in his own right, naturally more reliable than the newly rising Human Race.
Xu Fang did not blame the Kongtong Seal for its snobbery. The Human Race's insistence on gifting it to him was not only to express their gratitude but also to forge a connection between him and the Human Race.
As a Supreme Treasure of the Human Race, influenced by the luck of the Human Race, the Kongtong Seal undoubtedly harbored such intentions.
However, whether it was the Human Race or the Kongtong Seal, Xu Fang paid no mind to their little schemes.
After all, even without this situation, he would have protected the Human Race to the end. What else needed to be said?
With this thought, seeing the Human Race still shouting, Xu Fang waved his hand, stopping their clamor, and said.
"Your kindness is overwhelming, and I cannot refuse. Since you all insist so strongly, I shall accept this Kongtong Seal."
Having said this, Xu Fang assured the Human Race.
"Rest assured, holding the Human Race's Supreme Treasure, the Kongtong Seal, I am now deeply connected to the Human Race. Whatever troubles the Human Race faces, I, Xu Fang, will not stand idly by!"
Upon hearing Xu Fang's words, the members of the Human Race collectively breathed a sigh of relief, their faces filled with joy.
Their gazes towards Xu Fang became increasingly worshipful, and their shouts grew louder and more fervent.
In such a scene, strands of faith power naturally arose, flowing into Xu Fang's body.
Xu Fang accepted them gladly. After a brief exchange with the three Old Ancestors of the Human Race, he spoke loudly again.
"Today, I have passed down the Dao to the Human Race. I hope that when I return to the Human Race in the future, I will see the Human Race strong and self-reliant. You must not disappoint me!"
The members of the Human Race readily agreed. With the cultivation methods passed down by Xu Fang, they were filled with greater hope for the future.
Seeing this, Xu Fang nodded with satisfaction. Amidst the praise and adulation of the Human Race, he, along with the Golden-Winged Great Peng and two others, took flight and disappeared from their sight.
After Xu Fang left, the Human Race still gazed longingly in the direction he had vanished, their hearts filled with anticipation.
They wondered when this True Master Xu Fang, who had bestowed such great kindness upon them, would return to the Human Race, and what surprises he would bring.
Meanwhile, Mo Yu Qilin stood at the entrance of the Qilin Cave Heaven, watching Xu Fang and his entourage depart. They exchanged knowing smiles.
"I knew Daoist Xu Fang had many tricks up his sleeve, and it turns out he did!"
"Hmph! You want to claim foresight now? Who was it that was dismissive earlier?"
"It was you, kid, interfering with my judgment!"
"You, you still dare to argue? You simply lacked confidence in Daoist Xu Fang!"
As Mo Yu Qilin spoke, they began to bicker.
The Qilin Cave Heaven was not far from the Human Race. They had already been aware of the commotion from the Human Race.
Even as they bickered, their admiration for Xu Fang remained unwavering. This Daoist Xu Fang truly always managed to surprise them with his actions!
In the future, the Qilin clan would also have to tightly cling to this powerful figure.
"Judging by Daoist Xu Fang's attitude, he holds the Human Race in high regard. Understand?"
Mo Qilin withdrew his gaze and looked towards the Human Race, speaking.
Yu Qilin immediately understood and nodded repeatedly, replying.
"Understood! I will give the order immediately. From now on, our Qilin clan will be good neighbors to the Human Race, watching out for each other!"
Since they had decided to cling to Xu Fang's coattails, and Xu Fang valued the Human Race so highly, with the Human Race so close by, it would be a waste of their countless years if they didn't seize this opportunity.
Xu Fang, leaving the Human Race behind, headed towards the East Sea. He glanced back at the location of the Human Race, lost in thought.
The three Golden-Winged Great Peng birds couldn't help but speak.
"Senior, congratulations on your new title, 'Preacher of the Human Race'! Speaking of which, Senior, you have so many titles now!"
"Of course, who do you think Senior is! This is Senior!"
"Senior is truly amazing! Senior, shouldn't we share some of this merit and luck?"
Xu Fang chuckled at their words.
"How can merit and luck be shared? What belongs to whom, belongs to them. How can it be shared?"
Xu Fang lightly tapped the little Qilin's head. This one was so lively. He should have offered him to his two peeking princes earlier.
However, the little Qilin's words gave Xu Fang pause for thought.
"Put it away. This merit and luck! If that certain person encounters difficulties in the future, alas!"
Xu Fang's thoughts turned to Taishang, who was far away on Kunlun Mountain, causing him a headache.
Taishang had always had a good relationship with him. He wondered if by preaching first this time and accumulating merit and luck, he was not taking advantage of a fellow Daoist.
And as Xu Fang harvested his merit and luck and left the Human Race, on Kunlun Mountain, Taishang, who was in seclusion, suddenly felt a stirring in his heart.
With this thought, Taishang could no longer cultivate peacefully.
He sighed and quickly summoned the Taiji Diagram to perform a divination.
However, no matter how he divined, he could not find the source of this restless feeling. He only felt increasingly uneasy, a sense of loss.
"This is strange. Why would I feel a sense of loss while cultivating properly? Forget it, forget it. I should just focus on cultivating!"
Taishang was puzzled, not understanding what was happening, but he decided to calm himself and strive for his Saintly position.
And the Taiji Diagram began to scold.
"Cultivate what! You have no more chances. They gave you an opportunity, and you're truly useless!"