Dong Wang Gong departed with his followers, and Xu Fang could only let him go.
After all, he had given all the warnings he could, and Dong Wang Gong was fully aware of the stakes.
If he insisted on acting unilaterally, following a predetermined path, Xu Fang could do nothing.
He couldn't possibly go directly against the Heavenly Dao or Patriarch Hongjun for Dong Wang Gong, could he?
Although he was a transmigrator, his current strength was far too weak to do as he pleased.
Even knowing the beginning and end of many matters, he could only watch them unfold and conclude, unable to change even a little.
“It seems my strength is still insufficient, far from being able to do as I please!”
Xu Fang looked up at the high, descending curtain of the sky and sighed.
Below the saints, all were ants. Under the Heavenly Dao, even saints were merely slightly larger ants.
He still had a very, very long way to go to transcend all of this.
Furthermore, even if he had no intention of manipulating the Primordial World, he still needed to seek greater power.
After all, not to mention anything else, the two from the West probably hated him enough to want to devour him alive, flay him, and pull out his tendons.
“Fellow Daoist, what are you looking at?”
A voice sounded. Xu Fang turned to see Kong Xuan, who had walked over now that Dong Wang Gong's group had left.
“Nothing, I was just thinking about how difficult it is to become stronger and transcend everything, and felt a moment of emotion.”
Xu Fang replied casually, his mind focused on needing to find more treasures to quickly become stronger.
“Become stronger?”
Kong Xuan smiled slightly upon hearing this.
“If fellow Daoist wishes to become stronger, why not go with your good friend Dong Wang Gong? He just told me on the way that he plans to join forces with the Queen Mother of the West to establish an Immortal Court, to command all immortals in the world.”
“Immortal Court?”
Xu Fang muttered, indeed, everything was proceeding along its predetermined trajectory. The Immortal Court was Dong Wang Gong’s future faction, wasn’t it?
“Forget it, forget it, I’m not thinking about these things anymore. I just broke off relations with him.”
“Broke off relations? Why?”
Kong Xuan was greatly surprised. Weren't they just chatting amiably? How did they suddenly break off relations?
“I was just considering whether or not to join them, to find an opportunity for the Phoenix clan…”
Kong Xuan naturally felt that Dong Wang Gong and the Queen Mother of the West, the leaders of the male and female immortals personally appointed by Patriarch Hongjun, would command the respect of all immortals, who would dare to disobey?
Therefore, in the future Primordial World, they would certainly stir up significant turmoil.
His Phoenix clan was one of the ancient three tribes. Although they wouldn't join other factions, a collaboration wouldn't be impossible.
“There’s no why, a break-off is a break-off. The Phoenix clan should focus on recuperation and not easily interfere in the affairs of the Primordial World.”
Xu Fang advised. Kong Xuan nodded. Since fellow Daoist Xu Fang had broken off relations with that person, given Xu Fang’s relationship with the Phoenix clan, even if there were immense benefits, it wouldn't be worth pursuing.
“This is truly a pity. But, why did you break off relations?”
Kong Xuan was still curious. He had even felt a bit jealous hearing how the two called each other good friends, so how could they turn hostile so suddenly?
“Alright, alright, let’s not talk about this anymore.”
Xu Fang didn’t want to explain further. He had no desire to be involved in Dong Wang Gong’s future actions and would let Dong Wang Gong face his own fate.
“By the way, did you come alone? Where are Da Peng and Ao Xue?”
Xu Fang looked around. He had noticed earlier that the two burdens weren't present but hadn't wanted to ask. Now, he was naturally curious.
“Oh, I was in a hurry to help fellow Daoist, so I left them over there. I assume they are fine.”
Kong Xuan was unconcerned. His foolish younger brother was already nearing the mid-stage of Grand Unity Golden Immortal, and Ao Xue was at the early stage of Grand Unity Golden Immortal.
If he couldn’t protect Ao Xue, then he would truly be letting down the young lady for following him.
Xu Fang nodded upon hearing their cultivation levels.
“Yes, they should be fine… Wait!”
Xu Fang hadn't been worried at first, but to be absolutely sure, he glanced at the treasure map beside him.
Upon seeing it, he was immediately startled.
How could it be such a coincidence that they ran into each other!
Kong Xuan was greatly confused by Xu Fang’s panicked expression.
“What’s happening?”
“There’s no time to explain, follow me!”
Seeing the Seven Treasures Wonderful Tree rapidly approaching the Yin-Yang Two Qi Bottle, Xu Fang grew more anxious. He couldn’t afford to explain further and immediately moved towards the location marked on the map.
Those two from the West, having just been angered by him, would surely take it out on Da Peng and Ao Xue!
Kong Xuan, though unaware of what had transpired, became flustered by Xu Fang’s attitude and quickly followed.
Meanwhile, at a location on Mount Buzhou.
The Golden-Winged Great Peng Condor and Ao Xue were walking through the vast mountains, heading towards the place where the treasure light had emanated earlier, intending to rendezvous with Xu Fang and the others.
“Alas, I wonder how Senior is doing over there?”
Ao Xue spoke, filled with worry.
“Don’t worry, Senior has boundless fortune. Primordial treasures are fated to be with him, what is there to fear?”
The Golden-Winged Great Peng Condor wasn’t very concerned. He had always felt that Senior had an inexplicable affinity with the treasures of the Primordial World.
Though he couldn’t quite explain this feeling, whenever Senior made a move, there was never a possibility of returning empty-handed.
“Besides, isn’t my elder brother rushing to help Senior? Don’t worry, don’t worry!”
The Golden-Winged Great Peng Condor comforted Ao Xue. Weren't they able to slaughter all the demons who had besieged the Phoenix clan back then?
“Even so, I’m still worried!”
Ao Xue said, “We are still too weak, holding back Senior’s treasure-hunting progress!”
Ao Xue inwardly blamed herself for having just broken through to Grand Unity Golden Immortal, and even walking in Mount Buzhou was difficult for her now, unable to help Senior in the slightest.
Now, not knowing the situation ahead, she was inevitably filled with worry.
Just then, two figures rounded a bend in the mountain, looking rather disheveled.
“Oh, it’s those two shameless Westerners?”
The Golden-Winged Great Peng Condor quickly recognized them as the duo from Zixiao Palace who had demonstrated that shamelessness knows no bounds in the world.
Weren’t they just smug and self-satisfied moments ago, boasting about their prominent position? Why did they look so miserable now?
However, the Golden-Winged Great Peng Condor couldn't be bothered to care what they had experienced. Seeing the direction they were coming from, he immediately called out.
“Zhunti Daoist, Jieyin Daoist, right? Hey, Ao Xue, why are you pulling me?”
“Hey, have you seen Senior Xu Fang? How is he?”
Zhunti Daoist and Jieyin Daoist heard this and looked over.
Upon seeing the Golden-Winged Great Peng Condor and Ao Xue, they exchanged glances. A strange smile appeared on their sorrowful faces.
What a fateful encounter! To run into Xu Fang’s two junior siblings here was truly heaven-sent!