Xu Fang had initially intended to use the Ruyi Jingu Bang's ability to grow and shrink to create a bluff and scare them away.
Unexpectedly, this pair from the West had sharp eyes and recognized the Ruyi Jingu Bang's quality. They now claimed it was destined to be with them and expressed their intention to acquire it.
Upon hearing this, Xu Fang couldn't contain himself and retorted.
"Destined, destined, destined to your sister!"
"Always spouting 'destined' this and 'destined' that, do you ever consider if I can bear it or not? Will you die if you don't say these two words?"
"Why is everything destined to be with you? Do you want to taste the saltiness of every dog excrement on the street and collect it?"
Xu Fang's barrage of words had been suppressed for a long time. He had been dissatisfied with these two in his previous life, and now that he had truly witnessed their style of conduct, he could no longer tolerate it.
This complaint, spanning two lifetimes, erupted instantly, leaving Zhun Ti Dao Ren and Jie Yin Dao Ren stunned. They couldn't understand why this individual harbored such immense resentment.
They intended to seize the treasure, true, but they were still in the negotiation stage. Why was this person so angry now, as if something unspeakable had just been done to him?
Zhun Ti Dao Ren and Jie Yin Dao Ren exchanged glances and nodded.
"Forget it. Since this fellow is so insistent, we shall let him know the immensity of heaven and earth!"
"Indeed, the treasure is paramount. We shall take both the bamboo stick and the stick!"
As Zhun Ti Dao Ren and Jie Yin Dao Ren spoke, they ceased their verbal entanglement with Xu Fang and unleashed their imposing aura, revealing their cultivation realm.
They were full of confidence, believing that since they were all at the Grand Unity Golden Immortal realm, and there were two of them against one, it would be an easy task.
Seeing this, Xu Fang knew that battle was inevitable. He stopped talking and also unleashed his aura, the aura of a Grand Unity Golden Immortal rippling outwards.
Xu Fang manipulated the Ruyi Jingu Bang and moved towards Zhun Ti Dao Ren and Jie Yin Dao Ren, attempting to suppress them with the might of his artifact.
The Ruyi Jingu Bang, which had already become incredibly large, was now spurred on by Zhun Ti Dao Ren and Jie Yin Dao Ren. Under Xu Fang's urging, it worked diligently, erupting with immense oppressive power.
"You two who look down on artifacts, I'll crush you to death!"
The Ruyi Jingu Bang cursed as it descended upon Zhun Ti Dao Ren and Jie Yin Dao Ren, its momentum aimed at crushing them into a pulp before it would be satisfied.
Zhun Ti Dao Ren and Jie Yin Dao Ren, gazing at the colossal Ruyi Jingu Bang descending like a shadow, were taken aback.
Although this artifact was merely an ordinary acquired spirit treasure, the power it displayed at this moment was no less than any innate spirit treasure.
This delighted Zhun Ti Dao Ren and Jie Yin Dao Ren. Such a treasure, they thought, must be acquired at all costs.
"Hmph! So you have an artifact, and we don't? Seven Treasures Wonderful Tree!"
"Come, come, comparing artifacts, do I not have one too? Jie Yin Ling Long Lotus Lantern!"
Zhun Ti Dao Ren and Jie Yin Dao Ren spoke in succession, and two treasures appeared in their hands: the Seven Treasures Wonderful Tree and the Jie Yin Ling Long Lotus Lantern.
"Seven Treasures Wonderful Tree?"
Seeing Zhun Ti Dao Ren and Jie Yin Dao Ren revealing their treasures one after another, Xu Fang's gaze deepened, sensing an unfavorable turn of events.
As for the Jie Yin Ling Long Lotus Lantern, Xu Fang was unfamiliar with it, only knowing it was a supreme acquired treasure.
However, the Seven Treasures Wonderful Tree was different. This treasure was extraordinary.
It was said that the Seven Treasures Wonderful Tree was formed from the petals of the Chaos Green Lotus. The Western Zhun Ti Dao Ren refined it using his original body, the Western Geng Jin Bodhi Wood, combined with the seven precious jewels like gold, silver, and lapis lazuli.
This was a treasure of chaos-level, the Dao-proving artifact of Zhun Ti Dao Ren, known for its ability to brush away anything, hence its full name being the Seven Treasures Wonderful Brushing Tree.
Seeing Zhun Ti Dao Ren bring out the Seven Treasures Wonderful Tree, Xu Fang knew that their display of artifacts was a feint; they were preparing to use it to brush away his Ruyi Jingu Bang.
How could Xu Fang let them have their way? He immediately shouted.
"Ruyi Jingu Bang, come back to me!"
"What for! I still want to crush those two!"
The Ruyi Jingu Bang replied with dissatisfaction. Xu Fang had no time to explain further and forcefully dragged the Ruyi Jingu Bang back.
As soon as the Ruyi Jingu Bang retreated from its position, the light emanating from the Seven Treasures Wonderful Tree arrived, but it missed its target.
"Hmph! I didn't expect you to be so quick-witted, boy!"
Seeing his artifact's surprise attack fail, Zhun Ti Dao Ren glared at Xu Fang resentfully. This being was not simple!
"I have long heard of the power of the Seven Treasures Wonderful Tree. How could I allow you to brush away my artifact?"
Xu Fang replied coldly. It was a close call, and the Ruyi Jingu Bang was about to change hands.
The Ruyi Jingu Bang, still grumbling with dissatisfaction, only realized the danger after hearing this.
"Holy crap, this artifact is that powerful? That was close, I was almost abducted!"
If it hadn't been for Master Xu Fang forcefully pulling it back just now, with its charging momentum, it would not only have failed to smash those two but would have been forcibly taken away, becoming another person's artifact.
Standing beside Xu Fang now, the Ruyi Jingu Bang thought this, involuntarily admiring Xu Fang's foresight and ability to anticipate the enemy.
"Alas, being too famous is not a good thing!"
Zhun Ti Dao Ren sighed. The reputation of a person brings the shadow of a tree. The Seven Treasures Wonderful Tree's fame had cost him the opportunity for a surprise attack, preventing him from acquiring the artifact.
Jie Yin Dao Ren saw this and quickly said.
"Junior Brother Zhun Ti, do not fear. Even if we failed this time, if he has to fight the two of us, can he avoid using his artifact?"
Jie Yin Dao Ren looked at the Ruyi Jingu Bang beside Xu Fang. Although he regretted not being able to acquire this treasure for themselves, he did not feel dejected.
Now that a battle was inevitable, would this individual refrain from using his artifact and face their two brothers with his own strength?
But if he were to use an artifact, the Seven Treasures Wonderful Tree could then seize the opportunity to brush away his treasure.
In this way, the pressure would be on Xu Fang's side, and they would be guaranteed victory!
Zhun Ti Dao Ren's face lit up with joy upon hearing this.
"Indeed. I would like to see how this fellow finds himself in a dilemma. Haha, how delightful!"
After all, the power of the Seven Treasures Wonderful Tree was known to all three present.
For Xu Fang to increase his chances of winning, he would have to use his artifact. Once he used it, his Seven Treasures Wonderful Tree would be poised to act and brush it away.
However, if he didn't use it, he would be left to await his doom. Haha!
Hearing this, Xu Fang felt a wave of powerlessness.
"You two shameless wretches, how can you be so shameless!"
Xu Fang was truly distressed. He was confident in fighting Zhun Ti Dao Ren and Jie Yin Dao Ren two-on-one, precisely because of the artifact he possessed.
Now that he couldn't even use his artifact, where would his chances of winning be?
This West truly was the epitome of shamelessness, cunning, and perfect psychological manipulation!