The demons were instantly enraged by Xu Fang's words.
"How dare you remain so stubborn even in the face of death?"
"Our demon race has thrived for millennia, experiencing unprecedented prosperity. How dare you utter such nonsense!"
"Hmph, a mere firefly daring to compete with the sun and moon! Let us show you the might of our demon race!"
As the demons spoke, without waiting for their leader's command, they all charged forward, intending to teach this meddlesome and insolent fellow a lesson.
Instantly, spells and divine abilities flew through the air, illuminating the sky and stirring up clouds and mist.
Seeing this, the four dragon clansmen behind Xu Fang grew nervous.
"Fellow Daoist, this matter has nothing to do with you. You should leave as soon as possible!"
"Indeed, there's no need to risk your life for a mere spiritual treasure. While the mountains remain, there will be wood to burn!"
"The demon race is too powerful, Fellow Daoist, you absolutely must not!"
The dragon clansmen all spoke, urging Xu Fang to leave.
Although Xu Fang had stated that he was here for the treasure and had no intention of saving them, they knew they had no chance of survival. Even with Xu Fang's cultivation as a Great Luo Golden Immortal, facing the ravenous demons, he could not change anything.
After all, the demon leader was also a Great Luo Golden Immortal, and a seasoned one at that. They didn't believe Xu Fang stood a chance of winning.
Therefore, they harbored no ill will towards Xu Fang for not saving them. Instead, they urged him to leave, not wanting an innocent person to be dragged into their predicament.
The eldest dragon clan leader, seeing the demons about to attack, glanced at the spiritual treasure in his hand. Gritting his teeth, he threw it to Xu Fang and shouted,
"Fellow Daoist, take this. Leave quickly, lest you lose your life."
Saying this, he exchanged glances with his three brothers and resolutely walked in front of Xu Fang, preparing to shield him from the attacking demons.
Since they were all going to die anyway, they might as well give this treasure to this Fellow Daoist. After all, if not for this person's intervention earlier, they would have perished by now.
Since Xu Fang was here for this treasure, they would let him have his wish, repaying his life-saving grace, even if he wasn't here to save them.
"Oh?"
Xu Fang held the iron rod, which was so heavy it almost sent him tumbling.
Staring at the iron rod in his hand, Xu Fang was momentarily stunned, not expecting these four dragon clansmen to be so loyal.
He had already stated that he would not interfere in their grievances and was only here for the treasure.
Unexpectedly, these four dragon clansmen held no resentment and instead gave him the treasure.
Now, they stood before him as one, their faces filled with a sense of righteousness, clearly intending to sacrifice their lives to cover his retreat.
"Alas, I truly can't do anything about you people!"
Xu Fang put away the iron rod, a Houtian spiritual treasure, and pushed aside the dragons standing in front of him, placing them behind him.
"Fellow Daoist, what are you doing?"
The dragon clansmen looked at Xu Fang in confusion.
"Forget it, forget it!"
Xu Fang waved his hand. "Since you are all so loyal and righteous, I am not a cold-hearted and unfeeling person. I will fight alongside you and annihilate these demons!"
As he spoke, the demons' spells and divine abilities landed before them. Xu Fang, unfazed, unleashed his aura, fully displaying his might as a Great Luo Golden Immortal, firmly protecting himself and the four dragon brothers behind him.
*Boom!*
The spells and divine abilities struck the barrier Xu Fang had erected with his Great Luo Golden Immortal power. The deafening roar of impact did not shake the barrier in the slightest.
Seeing this, the demons became even more furious and unleashed continuous attacks, trying to break through Xu Fang's defenses.
However, these demons were at most Taiyi Golden Immortals or Golden Immortals. Against the defense of a Great Luo Golden Immortal, they were simply outmatched.
Their divine abilities and spells, upon hitting the barrier, produced only loud noises and left no ripples.
"Insolent!"
The demon leader roared upon seeing this.
"Hmph! You still dare to claim you are not an enemy of the demon race? You are unforgivable for acting like this!"
"Heh heh!"
Xu Fang chuckled and looked at the demon leader.
"I was born from the Great Desolation and roam free. When is it your turn, a mere demon, to pass judgment on me!"
Facing the demon leader's reprimand, Xu Fang was not intimidated. Instead, he retorted fiercely.
"You!"
The demon leader was furious. The demon race's current power in the Great Desolation was immense, with only the Witch race capable of competing slightly.
This creature, born from a spirit, not only refused to submit to the demon race but dared to repeatedly speak insolently and contradict them?
"Very well, very well!"
The demon leader laughed in anger and glared at Xu Fang, his eyes filled with killing intent.
"Since you are so insistent on seeking death, I shall grant your wish and ensure you die without a burial place!"
As the demon leader spoke, he transformed into his true form.
Instantly, his colossal figure blotted out the sky, and a powerful pressure emanated, crushing the barrier Xu Fang had constructed.
Xu Fang remained unperturbed and spoke to the four terrified dragon brothers behind him.
"You deal with those insignificant grunts. I will take down their leader!"
The four dragon brothers immediately tried to dissuade him.
"Fellow Daoist, you must not!"
"Fellow Daoist, please do not act rashly!"
"Indeed, only by joining forces together can we ensure victory!"
They knew clearly that the demon leader and this Fellow Daoist were both Great Luo Golden Immortals. The demon leader revealing his true form now was to enhance his combat power and crush this Fellow Daoist.
The best course of action now was for the four of them to unite with this Fellow Daoist and suppress the demon leader together.
Even then, they were not entirely confident they could suppress the demon leader.
Hearing Xu Fang telling them to deal with the demon subordinates, they naturally refused. Wasn't this abandoning their advantage?
Xu Fang frowned slightly at this.
"What? If you're not going to cooperate, do you want me to stand by and do nothing again?"
Xu Fang had no time for reasoning and resorted to threats.
The four dragon brothers were stunned for a moment, then sighed and had no choice but to follow Xu Fang's instructions, turning to face the demon subordinates.
Seeing them comply, Xu Fang nodded and then flew into the sky, facing the colossal figure.
The demon leader's true form was so immense that Xu Fang, standing before him, was as tiny as a stone at the foot of a mountain.
However, Xu Fang showed no fear. Instead, he smiled slightly and spoke first, provoking him.
"Alright, it's king versus king now. Do you have any last words to say? Hurry up and speak!"
"You!"
The demon leader was enraged. This tiny blade of grass was so arrogant! Facing his true form, he still dared to be so defiant?
"It seems you have nothing to say. Then so be it!"
Xu Fang shook his head and immediately took out the Liangtian Ruler.
Instantly, the energy of merit permeated the air, the power of the magic weapon surged, and a burst of radiance flashed, stirring up clouds and mist. A powerful aura spread out, directly charging towards the demon leader!