"This"
The beings present watched as Daoist Zhunti and Daoist Jieyin tumbled on the clouds above the East Sea, rolling like snowballs. They were all dumbfounded.
Were these two so proficient at this?
They had heard of people fighting at the slightest disagreement, but someone who would start rolling around without warning was truly rare!
After a long while, everyone's emotions finally settled a bit, and they spoke with difficulty.
"By the way, are these two so afraid of Xu Fang?"
"The shamelessness of these two from the West is truly unparalleled in the Primordial Era. I must concede!"
"Indeed, if it were me, I'd rather die than live through that!"
Everyone chimed in, expressing their astonishment at the sheer厚脸皮 (thickness of skin) of these two from the West, who likely had no equal in the Primordial Era.
Of course, no one pitied them for this; instead, they felt quite disdainful.
These two shameless individuals had known long ago that Xu Fang was not to be trifled with, yet they still provoked him. Wasn't this courting humiliation?
Their current predicament was entirely their own doing, and they had no one else to blame.
Seeing the disdainful glances cast their way, Tong Tian silently moved a little further away from the two, fearing he might be mistaken for their accomplice.
He genuinely couldn't fathom the extent of their shamelessness!
However, Daoist Zhunti and Daoist Jieyin paid no mind to the gazes of others. After rolling for a while, they turned back towards Xu Fang and asked.
"Fellow Daoist Xu Fang, what do you think of our attitude in admitting guilt?"
"Yes, Fellow Daoist Xu Fang, if you're still not satisfied, shall we roll a bit more?"
Xu Fang was speechless. He knew these two couldn't be killed, but he had intended to intimidate them a bit more. He never expected them to be so sensible it was headache-inducing!
The current situation was a reenactment of the scene at Mount Buzhou, except this time it was entirely their own initiative. Xu Fang had never intended anything like this.
However, since Daoist Zhunti and Daoist Jieyin had gone all out, Xu Fang could only go along with it.
"Roll! Roll! Roll! Get as far away as you can. I don't want to see you again!"
Xu Fang waved his hands repeatedly, his face filled with disgust, shooing them away like flies.
Upon hearing this, Daoist Zhunti and Daoist Jieyin didn't get angry. Instead, they let out a sigh of relief as if a great burden had been lifted.
They cared not for shame; as long as they could survive, that was all that mattered.
It was clear their gamble had paid off. By humiliating themselves first, Xu Fang could no longer humiliate them!
To avoid being humiliated, one must first humiliate oneself!
To avoid losing face, one must first trample their own face into the ground!
"Alright, we'll be rolling now!"
"Goodbye, Fellow Daoist Xu Fang, we're rolling!"
Daoist Zhunti and Daoist Jieyin responded cheerfully and immediately resumed rolling. Under the watchful eyes of the great beings, they gradually moved further away, soon disappearing from everyone's sight.
The beings present remained silent, watching them roll away until their figures were completely gone. Only then did they snap back to reality, sighing with emotion.
"I finally understand what 'a shameless person is invincible in the world' means!"
"You can defeat these two from the West, but they will never admit defeat!"
"I've decided, I will never meet these two again in my life!"
Everyone sighed. Daoist Zhunti and Daoist Jieyin were indeed remarkable individuals, unparalleled existences in the Primordial Era on a certain path.
Though they appeared cowardly and pathetic this time, dealing with such uninhibited beings would be difficult if one were to get entangled with them!
"What a disgrace!"
Xu Fang spat fiercely in the direction where Daoist Zhunti and Daoist Jieyin had disappeared, expressing his contempt, which echoed the sentiments of all present.
Because of the spectacle put on by Daoist Zhunti and Daoist Jieyin, the initial high spirits of the beings in dividing treasures had dampened, and a silence fell over the scene.
Seeing this, Ancestral Witch Houtu of the Wu clan, along with Ancestral Witches Zhurong and Gonggong, bowed towards Xu Fang from afar and said.
"Fellow Daoist Xu Fang, the matter is settled. We from the Wu clan must return to our territory to guard against the Demon Clan. We bid you farewell!"
"It's nothing, nothing. I have other matters to attend to, so I won't see you off."
Xu Fang quickly cupped his hands in return, addressing the three Ancestral Witches.
The three Ancestral Witches said no more and immediately led the Wu clan members away.
Seeing the Wu clan army depart, Kong Xuan finally relaxed.
Although the Wu clan claimed to be helping Fellow Daoist Xu Fang, Kong Xuan had harbored concerns that they might act like the Demon Clan.
Now that he could finally breathe a sigh of relief, he quickly stepped forward to take his leave from Xu Fang.
"Fellow Daoist Xu Fang, I originally intended to stay a while longer to congratulate you on acquiring Penglai Immortal Island."
"However, with our clan members mobilized, the clan is left vulnerable. I must depart."
Xu Fang nodded, understanding Kong Xuan's predicament, and did not detain him.
"I entrust my unworthy younger brother to you, Fellow Daoist Xu Fang."
Kong Xuan glanced at the Golden-Winged Great Peng, entrusting it.
"Rest assured, everything is in my hands."
Xu Fang replied. Hearing this, Kong Xuan was greatly relieved and immediately led his clan members away, returning to the Phoenix clan.
Afterward, the armies of the Immortal Court and the Dragon Clan, led by Dong Wanggong and the Four Sea Dragon Kings respectively, also took their leave.
Zhen Yuanzi and others also bid farewell to Xu Fang one by one and departed from Penglai Immortal Island.
Ancestor Styx specifically invited Xu Fang to visit the Sea of Blood if he had time, and if he didn't, he urged him to make time, as he would be waiting for him there.
Xu Fang accepted, but he did not decide when he would go.
As everyone gradually departed, the lively Penglai Immortal Island grew quiet.
"Why are you still here? Are you thinking of rolling again?"
Xu Fang looked at the group of great beings still lingering and spoke with a rather displeased tone.
The great beings present were immediately rendered speechless, unsure how to respond.
They had initially hoped to build a relationship with Xu Fang, but it seemed he had no time or inclination to entertain them.
While regretting this, the great beings, intimidated by Xu Fang's divine power, had no choice but to transform into streaks of light and scatter in all directions.
"Finally, peace and quiet!"
Xu Fang watched as all the beings dispersed and finally let out a sigh of relief.
With everyone gone, the battle for Penglai Immortal Island had finally come to a complete end. It had worn him out completely, and he would need a good period of rest and recuperation.
Just as Xu Fang was preparing to open the protective grand array of Penglai Immortal Island with the Golden-Winged Great Peng and Ao Xue to enter, a weak voice rang out.
"Ahem, that, Fellow Daoist Xu Fang, have you forgotten about us?"