Although the Golden-winged Great Peng Eagle and Ao Xue had previously assisted Xu Fang with similar tasks, the sheer number of the demon race army was overwhelming. Even with orderly queues for surrendering treasures, it took a long time, and countless demons remained.
The Golden-winged Great Peng Eagle gazed at the dark masses of demon heads stretching endlessly behind, feeling that despite their prolonged efforts, their work was but a drop in the ocean. At this rate, when would this task ever be completed?
"Senior, senior, we can't hold on any longer! Please help us!"
The Golden-winged Great Peng Eagle didn't want to be exhausted to death and didn't force himself to continue. He called out to Xu Fang.
Ao Xue also looked at Xu Fang with her large, watery eyes, pleading for assistance.
"You two volunteered, and I thought you wanted to prove yourselves. Now it seems I overestimated you!"
Xu Fang teased. Without needing further instructions, at the signals from the Four Dragon Kings and Kong Xuan, some members of the Dragon and Phoenix races stepped forward to help.
After all, one was the little princess of the Dragon race, and the other was the second prince of the Phoenix race. It would be too much of a joke if they were exhausted to death collecting protection fees from the demon race, rather than being killed by them.
With the help of members from the Dragon and Phoenix races, the Golden-winged Great Peng Eagle and Ao Xue were finally freed up and able to catch their breath.
However, these two didn't rest. While watching their own kin collect treasures from the demon race, they continuously offered their critiques.
"Is the grade of this treasure too low? Is this the sincerity of your demon race? Do you think our senior is collecting junk?"
"Exactly, exactly. Get another one. If you can't, then leave your life. And you, you dare to bring out such trash? Are you looking down on Penglai, looking down on Senior Xu Fang?"
The demon race was already resentful about being forced to surrender treasures for the right to leave. Now, hearing these two constantly mocking them, they were all furious.
These two arrogant beings, despite being the Dragon Princess and Phoenix Prince, their status meant little to the demon race; they were merely tools for performance here.
If the situation were different, the demon race would have found myriad ways to make them die spectacularly.
However, thinking too much was ultimately futile.
No matter how angry they were, Di Jun remained with his eyes closed, completely ignoring these words, determined not to get involved. The demon race members also dared not act rashly.
With no other choice, they had to search their entire bodies, or their companions, to find treasures that satisfied these two lackeys of the great demon Xu Fang.
After handing over their treasures, they stood behind Di Jun, just like him, with their eyes closed, pretending to see and hear nothing of what was happening.
They silently prayed for this to end quickly, feeling that the demon race had utterly disgraced themselves this time!
On the other side, Tongtian pointed to the demons who were silently lining up to surrender their treasures and spoke to Zhunti Taoist and Jieyin Taoist from the West.
"See? This is the fate of the demon race."
"You still resent me for watching you, don't you? If I weren't watching you, you would have ended up like these demons."
Tongtian found Xu Fang's method extremely novel and admirable.
This way, it avoided an irreconcilable conflict with the demon race while severely diminishing their prestige, making it clear to other beings the consequences of opposing Penglai Immortal Island.
This was clearly more brilliant than directly attacking the demon race, because even if all the demons present were annihilated, it would only lead to endless harassment from the demon race.
But now, Penglai Immortal Island had become a nightmare in the hearts of the demon race members, a forbidden land in the Primordial Era. It was estimated that the demon race would never dare to step foot here again.
Tongtian seized this opportunity to admonish the two from the West, warning them not to oppose Xu Fang.
Zhunti Taoist and Jieyin Taoist exchanged glances and nodded repeatedly.
"Indeed, indeed, fellow Daoist Tongtian is right. Fellow Daoist Xu Fang is truly someone to aspire to!"
"Compared to fellow Daoist Xu Fang, our West has many shortcomings. We must learn diligently from fellow Daoist Xu Fang!"
Zhunti Taoist and Jieyin Taoist spoke, both expressing their admiration for Xu Fang and their determination to follow his example.
They had previously engaged in bullying and seizing treasures and opportunities, always taking pride in it, believing that in this regard, they, the brothers from the West, were unique in the Primordial Era, unmatched.
However, seeing this today, Xu Fang had clearly gone much further and higher on this path.
If they were to continue walking on this path, they must learn diligently from Xu Fang to go further and higher.
This trip to Penglai was indeed worthwhile, at least for the enlightenment they gained on the Great Dao!
Tongtian, listening to Zhunti Taoist and Jieyin Taoist and observing their visibly excited expressions, felt dejected.
It felt as though they had heard his words, yet not truly understood them. What they were saying was completely incomprehensible to him.
If Xu Fang were to hear the speech of these two from the West, he would probably slap them to death.
Who the hell wanted to share the same path as the West? What they did was shameless, stirring up trouble for no reason. What he did was demanding spiritual compensation. Were they the same?
However, Xu Fang didn't have the time to bother with the two from the West, as with the efforts of the Dragon and Phoenix race members, they had finally plundered all the demons present.
Even Kunpeng, who was lying on the ground feigning death, did not escape. He was personally woken up by the captain of the looting squad, the Golden-winged Great Peng Eagle, and forced to surrender his treasures.
Now, looking ahead, a mountain of countless treasures lay before them: magical artifacts, spiritual roots, elixirs, talismans, and more, of every kind imaginable, making the observing great figures' eyes gleam.
"They say the demon race has a strong foundation, and I believe it now. With just this quantity of treasure, I might not acquire it in my entire life!"
"Truly worthy of being a major power in the heavens and earth! Truly admirable!"
"There's a reason for the demon race's power. It seems we must be cautious in our dealings with them in the future!"
The great figures lamented, acknowledging the demon race's power. With all these treasures gathered together, it was more than what countless individuals could acquire in a lifetime.
These continuous praises brought a flicker of life back to the crestfallen demon race members. They opened their eyes and unconsciously raised their heads.
Indeed, our demon race possesses such a deep foundation and immense power. In the entire Primordial Era, which force can compare?
With such a foundation, our demon race can roam the Primordial Era, invincible!
However, their pride did not last long, as they were soon met with ruthless blows from the other great figures.
"What a pity! All these treasures are going to be pocketed by Xu Fang!"
"Yes, no matter how strong the demon race is, not only will they fail to claim Penglai Immortal Island this time, but even without suffering casualties, this surrender and offering of treasures is a disgrace that cannot be washed away!"
"I have to say, Xu Fang, this demon, really knows how to play. My friends and I are all stunned!"
Hearing this, the demon race members were immediately deflated, cursing inwardly.
You scoundrels, you could have said less, why did you have to add that last part? Why bring up what hurts most?