The Kun Peng, with its divine speed, transformed into a Kun with one step, and a Peng with two, its form instantly stretching for countless miles. Its wings, like clouds covering the heavens, shot directly towards the distant horizon.
Of course, the Kun Peng, filled with indignation, did not forget to issue threats even as it fled.
"Xu Fang, you just wait! I swear we are sworn enemies, and this will not end until one of us dies!"
As the Kun Peng revealed its true form, the magical treasures in the sky felt immense pressure, unable to approach it.
And the Kun Peng possessed such speed that even if they wished to intercept it, they could no longer pursue it.
"Damn it, running away when you can't win! Have the guts for a fight to the death, you coward!"
"Northern Underworld Palace, stop! Will you let me descend before you leave? We're just one step away from capturing you!"
"Weren't you just being arrogant? Come on, let's have a proper fight!"
The magical treasures in the rear glowed brightly, shouting repeatedly.
Unlike the Kun Peng, the Northern Underworld Sword and Northern Underworld Palace had lost all their fighting spirit and dared not utter a single word in reply.
"This is bad, senior! Please act quickly to eliminate the threat!"
"Yes, absolutely do not let this fellow escape! He will be a never-ending source of trouble in the future!"
The Golden Winged Great Peng Eagle and Ao Xue, sensing the Kun Peng's immense hatred, were naturally unwilling to let it escape, fearing future repercussions.
They both pleaded with Xu Fang to pursue and kill the Kun Peng.
Xu Fang watched the Kun Peng's colossal figure vanish into the distance and shook his head.
"The Kun Peng is renowned for its speed, unmatched in the Great Desolation. Pursuing it would be a thankless and arduous task."
Xu Fang knew that comparing his speed to the Kun Peng's, if the Kun Peng was determined to escape, he would be unable to catch up.
Moreover, Xu Fang understood the subtle arrangements of fate and was certain he could not succeed in killing the Kun Peng.
Since that was the case, why bother with such a thankless endeavor?
In any case, after this ordeal, the Kun Peng had suffered enough and would not rashly seek revenge.
The Golden Winged Great Peng Eagle and Ao Xue were unaware of such matters. Seeing Xu Fang speak thus, they could only lament their misfortune.
Failing to kill the Kun Peng this time meant there was still an account to settle between them in the future!
The magical treasures in the sky, hearing Xu Fang's words, also halted their pursuit and sighed.
"Alas, what a pity. We were so close to bringing down the Northern Underworld Palace and achieving promotion."
"Enough, stop thinking about promotion. Let's focus on how to deal with them when they come again!"
"Heh heh! What's so difficult about that? If they dare to come again, I'll just beat them up again!"
The magical treasures all spoke, envisioning another thrashing of the Kun Peng and its two artifacts.
The Six Roots Pure Bamboo, seeing this, spoke coldly.
"Although I really don't want to dampen your valiant spirits, have you forgotten whom you've overlooked?"
"Whom?"
The magical treasures were puzzled, not understanding what the Six Roots Pure Bamboo meant.
Xu Fang, hearing this, suddenly remembered.
"That's right, the Heaven Measuring Ruler is still with the Northern Underworld Palace!"
The Golden Winged Great Peng Eagle and Ao Xue, upon hearing this, also realized.
Indeed, the Heaven Measuring Ruler had charged into the Northern Underworld Palace earlier. With the Kun Peng taking the Northern Underworld Palace and fleeing, hadn't it inadvertently taken the Heaven Measuring Ruler with it?
"..."
The magical treasures in the sky also came to their senses and were speechless, not knowing what to say.
Had their boss, the Ruler, caused such a big mess this time? Would he be gone forever?
Just then, in the direction of the Kun Peng's escape, a beam of light erupted in the sky, piercing straight into the clouds.
A ruler flew out rapidly within this light, heading towards Xu Fang.
The Kun Peng glanced back with a hint of regret. It had originally intended to take this treasure with it, but it seemed impossible now.
Casting a glance at the Heaven Measuring Ruler flying in the opposite direction, the Kun Peng sighed.
"It seems Xu Fang's divine ability to control treasures far exceeds my imagination!"
However, although it had lost a treasure, it had ultimately escaped safely. After a sigh, the Kun Peng did not delay and continued its flight.
The Heaven Measuring Ruler flew back from the sky and landed among the other magical treasures, finally heaving a sigh of relief.
The Kun Peng had fled so suddenly and so quickly; it had almost been forced to defect.
Fortunately, it had erupted at the last moment, giving it a chance to escape. Otherwise, the consequences would have been unimaginable!
"You lot, did you just stand by and watch your boss get captured?"
Once calm, the Heaven Measuring Ruler immediately became disappointed.
The magical treasures exchanged glances, saying nothing aloud but silently suppressing their laughter.
Who knew who it was that had been gleefully tearing things up inside the Northern Underworld Palace earlier?
"Alright, alright, stop arguing, come back!"
Xu Fang patted the Seven Treasures Exquisite Pagoda and transmitted his voice.
He had just been preparing to chase after the Kun Peng.
Given their respective speeds, the Heaven Measuring Ruler might have truly been in a predicament for a while.
Now that the Heaven Measuring Ruler had returned on its own, it was for the best.
Hearing this, the magical treasures said no more, transforming into streams of light and diving into the Seven Treasures Exquisite Pagoda.
The Golden Winged Great Peng Eagle and Ao Xue watched this scene with admiration, marveling.
"Senior, why are your treasures like divine mounts?"
"Yes, senior, do you have any other divine abilities? Tell us quickly!"
The Golden Winged Great Peng Eagle and Ao Xue spoke one after another. The senior's treasures were truly like living beings, reminding them of Xu Fang's various mysterious abilities and leading them to speculate if this was another such ability.
Xu Fang, seeing this, could only respond with some helplessness.
"Alright, this is a unique divine ability of our grassroots clan. You shouldn't dwell on it."
Seeing the expectant looks on the Golden Winged Great Peng Eagle and Ao Xue's faces, Xu Fang went along with it.
"As expected, senior is truly powerful!"
"Yes, how great it would be if we were also of humble origins!"
The Golden Winged Great Peng Eagle and Ao Xue exclaimed. The ability to sense treasures and control so many of them made their humble origins seem incredibly impressive.
In comparison, their so-called dragon and phoenix heritage seemed to offer only slightly faster cultivation, completely overshadowed by the senior.
"Enough, no more talk. Let's leave this troublesome place as soon as possible!"
Xu Fang did not wish to dwell on the topic and immediately spoke.
"Senior, where are we going now? Are we going treasure hunting?"
"Right, senior, we've picked a lot of spiritual roots. Do you eat grass, senior?"
The Golden Winged Great Peng Eagle and Ao Xue spoke as they presented the spiritual roots and herbs they had gathered.
Xu Fang smiled helplessly, realizing his reputation as "Senior Who Eats Grass" was inescapable.
However, thinking that the Golden Winged Great Peng Eagle and Ao Xue had gathered spiritual roots and herbs for him, and that he had met the Golden Winged Great Peng Eagle and been bullied by him earlier, Xu Fang was deeply touched.
"Let's go. We're not treasure hunting. I'll take you to my home to visit."
Since they had treated him so well, Xu Fang did not mind taking them to Penglai Immortal Island for a visit.
Xu Fang had long intended to return to Penglai Island. The matter with the Kun Peng had delayed him, but now that the Kun Peng had fled, his desire to return home resurfaced.