Dong Wang Gong was shaken by the imposing aura of the Measuring Sky Ruler and stumbled back a few steps before regaining his balance. He gazed at the ruler in Xu Fang's hand, his shock evident.
"Merit Qi! A Merit Spirit Treasure!"
Dong Wang Gong exclaimed, then immediately understood.
This was Penglai Immortal Island, a legendary primordial island. It was not surprising for such a Merit Spirit Treasure to exist here.
No wonder this individual, born from a mere spirit grass, did not cower before him, the embodiment of the world's first yang energy. He had a trump card!
Looking at the Merit Spirit Treasure in Xu Fang's hand and then at his own so-called top-grade immortal sword, Dong Wang Gong felt his weapon had lost its appeal. He snorted, saying,
"Hmph! So what if you have a Merit Spirit Treasure? Magical treasures are merely aids; true power lies in one's own strength!"
Xu Fang had no objection to this statement, but the Measuring Sky Ruler found it utterly infuriating. It immediately began complaining to the others in the group.
[Measuring Sky Ruler: What the heck! Where did this Dong Wang Gong come from, so audacious? He actually said magical treasures are just aids. I'm going to smash him!]
[Jade Butterfly of Creation: Dong Wang Gong? The one who is the embodiment of the world's first yang energy? Good, I've noted his words. He deserves a lesson!]
[Taiji Diagram: Hard not to agree. Please, smash him to smithereens!]
[Pangu Banner: If only I were present. If I were, I'd pin this Dong Wang Gong down and grind him into the dirt before asking him if he'd dare say such things again!]
[Qingping Sword: Heh! Dong Wang Gong, is it? I've remembered this name!]
[Chaos Bell: Alright, I've remembered this name too. Yang energy embodiment? I'd like to see if he can withstand my Chaos Bell's suppression!]
[Yellow Middle Plum: Shouldn't you all be focusing on the fact that my place is being invaded? I was wondering why there was so much rumbling overhead. So someone is destroying the great formation. Can you handle it?]
[Measuring Sky Ruler: Don't worry, this time I'll definitely let this Dong Wang Gong know the might of magical treasures! Enough talk, I'm off to kill Dong Wang Gong first!]
Little did Dong Wang Gong know that a single resentful remark had unwittingly landed him on the blacklist of the primordial world's magical treasures.
Would Dong Wang Gong remember this careless statement in the future, when facing the crisis of the Chaos Bell's suppression and all the magical treasures momentarily lost their power?
Regardless of what happened later, Dong Wang Gong's eyes were currently filled with greed.
He had already planned it: if he could suppress this little grass, he would not only gain control of Penglai Immortal Island but also acquire this Merit Spirit Treasure!
Thus, Dong Wang Gong, wielding his immortal sword and exuding the pressure of a Grand Unity Golden Immortal, unleashed the might of his treasure, charging towards Xu Fang like a straight line.
Xu Fang, not daring to be careless, channeled his own magical power into the Measuring Sky Ruler.
The Measuring Sky Ruler glowed, erupting with boundless Merit Qi, which enveloped Dong Wang Gong's figure.
Dong Wang Gong remained unperturbed. The immortal sword in his hand also erupted with power, helping him resist the suppression of the Merit Qi.
However, given the vast difference in grade, how could the top-grade immortal sword withstand the overwhelming Merit Qi of the Measuring Sky Ruler?
*Crack!*
With a crisp sound, under Dong Wang Gong's full exertion and the relentless pressure of the Merit Qi, the immortal sword finally could not bear the dual strain. Cracks appeared all over its surface, a horrifying sight.
But Dong Wang Gong ignored it and continued to urge it on. The immortal sword finally shattered completely.
The scattered fragments flew outwards, and the Merit Qi also retreated. Xu Fang was alarmed. Did Dong Wang Gong dare to detonate his own magical treasure?
However, this momentary lapse in Xu Fang's focus was precisely the opportunity Dong Wang Gong seized.
"Haha! Little grass, you've been tricked!"
Dong Wang Gong's voice rang in Xu Fang's ears. Xu Fang snapped back to attention and retreated rapidly.
Dong Wang Gong did not pursue. Instead, he used this chance to snatch the Measuring Sky Ruler into his hand, and with a flash, he returned to his original position.
"You!"
Xu Fang was furious. Dong Wang Gong had never intended to attack him directly. Detonating his spiritual treasure was merely a ploy to create an opportunity to seize the Measuring Sky Ruler!
"What 'you'?"
Dong Wang Gong, holding the Measuring Sky Ruler in one hand and pointing at Xu Fang with the other, mocked him loudly.
"Little grass, you've cultivated on Penglai Island for so long, unaware of the dangers of the Primordial World. Today, I've given you a lesson."
"Consider this Merit Spirit Treasure my tuition fee, haha!"
Dong Wang Gong became smug. Although this little grass only had the cultivation of an early Grand Unity Golden Immortal, with this Merit Spirit Treasure in hand, he could still put up a decent fight.
But he clearly lacked combat experience. Now that he had been outmaneuvered and his treasure was in new hands, he had lost the only thing that could contend with him!
The rest would be simple: subdue this little grass, then refine Penglai Immortal Island into his own dojo. A win-win situation!
However, after a brief moment of shock, Xu Fang quickly recovered.
The Measuring Sky Ruler, held by Dong Wang Gong, was quite displeased and transmitted a message to Xu Fang.
"Don't worry, Xu kid. Brother Ruler is here. Watch me smash this Dong Wang Gong!"
Hearing this, Xu Fang immediately felt at ease. He looked at Dong Wang Gong with no trace of panic, instead a peculiar smile playing on his lips.
"Dong Wang Gong, do you really think my treasure is so easy to take? Heh heh!"
Dong Wang Gong heard this and assumed Xu Fang was just putting on a brave front, dismissing it nonchalantly.
"Even if you've placed restrictions on it, I can easily break them. If you think you can use this as a threat, it's too naive!"
Dong Wang Gong shook his head and acted immediately. He surged his magical power into the Measuring Sky Ruler, intending to perform a live demonstration of breaking its restrictions.
Of course, he remained cautiously guarded, lest Xu Fang use this opportunity to snatch it back.
However, to his surprise, Xu Fang remained utterly still, his hands clasped within his sleeves, as if watching a play.
Dong Wang Gong was puzzled. Did this little grass know he was no match for him and had simply given up struggling?
"Putting on a charade. How could I, Dong Wang Gong, fall for such a trick?"
Dong Wang Gong believed Xu Fang was merely trying to sow doubt and create an opportunity to reclaim the treasure. He ignored Xu Fang and intensified his magical power output, pouring it into the Measuring Sky Ruler.
Magical power surged, and the Measuring Sky Ruler began to glow. Soon, a magical link was formed.
Dong Wang Gong was even more delighted upon seeing this. Breaking the restrictions on a magical treasure was usually not this easy.
It was as if this magical treasure itself recognized him, opening its gates to welcome him?
This proved his fate with this treasure was extraordinary! And his fate with Penglai Immortal Island was divinely ordained!
However, in the next moment, after the light on the Measuring Sky Ruler flickered once, it suddenly vibrated.
Immediately, three beams of light shot out in unison, like flying swords, heading straight for Dong Wang Gong!