Seeing the Chaos Bell once again silenced by the magical artifacts from their side, Xu Fang felt helpless.
Can't you go easy on the attack?
This made the Chaos Bell speechless again. How could he get information from the demon race?
Just as Xu Fang was worrying, the Phoenix Staff spoke again.
[Phoenix Staff: Chaos Bell, I don't want to waste words with you. I only ask you, are your demon race going to attack the Phoenix race next?]
Upon seeing this message, Xu Fang silently gave the Phoenix Staff a thumbs-up.
As expected of the Phoenix race's supreme treasure, all it cared about was the Phoenix race.
[Chaos Bell: I don't want to waste words either. While your Phoenix race is a threat, it's not yet in the eyes of the demon race.]
[Phoenix Staff: Good! Goodbye!]
The Phoenix Staff ignored the Chaos Bell's taunt. Having obtained the information it wanted, it withdrew from the chat group.
Seeing this, the Heavenly Measure Ruler, the Ruyi Golden Cudgel, and the Six Purity Bamboo also had no intention of kicking a drowning dog and did not speak again.
Xu Fang felt settled in his heart.
Since the Chaos Bell had said so, the Phoenix race should be safe. He then exited the chat group.
Meanwhile, within the demon race.
The Chaos Bell was utterly frustrated from being provoked in the chat group, so it naturally took its anger out on the Sun and Moon Wheels.
"You two useless things, losing to them is one thing, but you still have the nerve to be the aggressor?
"It's like you're asking for trouble. Why don't you just get destroyed by the Heavenly Measure Ruler!"
The Chaos Bell berated the Sun and Moon Wheels fiercely. If not for these two, why would it have to endure the attacks and ridicule from the Heavenly Measure Ruler and the others?
What's more, in the chat group, it was the only demon artifact that could speak, facing many opponents alone. It simply couldn't win the argument.
The Sun and Moon Wheels were subjected to a torrent of abuse, and they were astonished and confused.
Didn't this great being just confidently say that he was going to the chat group to seek justice for them?
Why was he now turning around and scolding them?
Given their grade, although they knew of the chat group's existence, they were not formal members and could not see the chat content. Naturally, they didn't know what the Chaos Bell had experienced.
They were extremely frustrated. Wasn't the normal script for the Chaos Bell to return triumphantly and announce that the matter was settled, and the Heavenly Measure Ruler was trembling and admitting his mistakes under the Chaos Bell's pressure?
This was nothing like they had imagined!
Seeing the Chaos Bell scolding them incessantly, they dared not ask any questions and could only endure the scolding in silence.
"Sun, cheer up. Nine Infants is also being scolded, isn't he?"
"Moon, you understand things best. Speak softly, don't let the Chaos Bell hear you."
While enduring the scolding, the Sun and Moon Wheels comforted each other.
As they said, their master, Nine Infants, was also being severely reprimanded by Donghuang Taiyi.
"You even thought of raising an army to attack the Phoenix race? What were you thinking?"
Donghuang Taiyi looked coldly at Nine Infants, extremely disappointed.
"Now, the Phoenix race has re-activated the Immortal Volcano formation, the Phoenix Staff has returned, and its fortune is re-gathering.
"You couldn't defeat them before, do you think you can win this time? Moreover, would the Wu race allow us to have our way?"
Donghuang Taiyi was furious. The campaign to conquer the Phoenix race was supposed to be foolproof.
Who would have thought that Kong Xuan would suddenly return, seize the Phoenix Staff, gather the Phoenix race's fortune, defeat the demon race, and leave no survivors among the attacking demon forces?
What made him even more enraged was that this Nine Infants, the only one who escaped back, was still confidently claiming that if he were given troops, he could avenge this humiliation.
If they couldn't conquer them before, and now the Phoenix race was on guard and their strength had greatly increased, how many troops would be needed to win?
If they were to launch a large-scale campaign, wouldn't the Wu race, which had been coveting their territory, seize this golden opportunity to attack the demon race?
By then, if they couldn't conquer the Phoenix race and the demon race was also attacked from behind, they would lose everything!
Nine Infants listened to Donghuang Taiyi's scolding. Although he was still quite unwilling, he understood the situation and quickly spoke.
"Your Majesty, I understand the severity of the situation. However, can the demon race just let such a great humiliation pass?"
"Of course, we cannot let it pass!"
Donghuang Taiyi roared. The Phoenix race dared to annihilate the demon race's army. This was no longer a dispute over the orthodoxy of the flying creatures; it was a mortal enmity.
If they did not avenge this hatred, where would the demon race's prestige lie? How could they subdue the beings of the Great Desolation in the future?
"We will have our revenge, but not now."
Donghuang Taiyi shook his head.
"Dao Ancestor Hongjun is about to open his altar and preach soon. Such a grand event, my brother and I will certainly attend."
The preaching of Dao Ancestor Hongjun was a momentous opportunity, especially since he was the first Saint in heaven and earth.
This was far more important than the orthodoxy of the flying creatures. Donghuang Taiyi certainly did not want any unexpected complications at this juncture.
"Understood."
Nine Infants nodded. This was a major event for the demon race.
If His Majesty Di Jun or His Majesty Donghuang Taiyi could gain enlightenment from the sermons and follow Dao Ancestor Hongjun's path to sainthood.
Then, would a mere Phoenix race be too difficult to conquer?
"So, that's how it is, Fellow Daoist Kong Xuan. Rest assured, the demon race will not launch another attack recently."
Within the Phoenix race, Xu Fang comforted Kong Xuan, telling him to relax.
"Yes, I understand."
Kong Xuan nodded, his long-held anxiety finally easing.
As Fellow Daoist Xu Fang said, both the Wu and Demon races rose to power after the decline of the Three Clans, leading to constant conflict.
If the demon race dared to launch another large-scale attack on the Phoenix race, the Wu race would certainly not miss such a golden opportunity and would surely attack the demon race, engaging in a great war.
And a war between the two major races of the Great Desolation would take thousands of years to begin, and tens of thousands of years as an opening.
Moreover, it was only a few hundred years until the preaching of the first Saint in heaven and earth, Dao Ancestor Hongjun.
At this moment, if they were to descend into war, the demon race's Di Jun and Donghuang Taiyi brothers would lose the opportunity to listen to the sermons at the Purple霄 Palace and miss out on a great fortune.
Although the demon race acted arrogantly, they were not fools. How could they not understand this logic?
Therefore, Kong Xuan was completely at ease now and continued the conversation.
"Fellow Daoist, why don't you settle down within the Phoenix race? We can go together when the Purple霄 Palace begins its sermon."
Xu Fang heard this and waved his hand.
"I'm afraid that won't be possible. I came this time precisely to bid farewell to you, Fellow Daoist, and to take advantage of this period to travel the Great Desolation again."
Since he had confirmed that the Phoenix race was no longer in danger, there was no need for him to stay here any longer.
There was still some time before the sermons. Naturally, he would take this opportunity to search for more treasures.
"Alright!"
Seeing Xu Fang's resolute attitude, Kong Xuan did not try to persuade him further.
"I truly envy your freedom, Fellow Daoist. I cannot."
Although the demon race would not attack again, to prevent any unforeseen circumstances, Kong Xuan still needed to guard the Phoenix race and regrettably could not accompany Xu Fang.
"To be in a position, one must fulfill one's duties. This is called diligence, and it is with a clear conscience."
Xu Fang cupped his fists and said to Kong Xuan, "Fellow Daoist, farewell!"
"Farewell!"
Kong Xuan also cupped his fists and bid farewell to Xu Fang.
"Wait! Where do you think you're going? I don't agree!"
Just as Xu Fang was about to leave, a voice suddenly rang out.