However, even though Xu Fang had made up his mind to find the Sun-Shooting Divine Bow before the Wu clan and claim it for himself, he still felt uneasy at heart.
"If the Wu clan truly loses their destiny with the Sun-Shooting Divine Bow, how will it end when the ten Golden Crows appear in the future?"
According to the established trajectory, the ten Golden Crows emerged and ravaged the Great Desolation. It was Hou Yi who, having obtained the Sun-Shooting Divine Bow, shot down these ten Golden Crows.
It was precisely because of this act that the war between the Wu and Demon clans erupted completely, resulting in mutual destruction and their eventual withdrawal.
Now that the Sun-Shooting Divine Bow was masterless, if he were to seize it before the Wu clan, it would trigger a series of changes, which made Xu Fang hesitate.
However, after a moment of internal struggle, Xu Fang's resolve solidified.
"To forgo a treasure when one has the chance is a foolish act. Since it is ownerless, can the Wu clan have it and I cannot?"
Xu Fang shook his head. Such a precious treasure as the Sun-Shooting Divine Bow, and currently masterless, it would be too much of a pity to give up because of these trivial matters.
As for the so-called war between the Wu and Demon clans, that was something for the one seated in Zixiao Palace and the Heavenly Dao behind him to ponder. What business was it of his, a mere commoner, to worry about?
Thinking this, Xu Fang's decision was made firm. He suddenly opened his eyes.
The Golden-Winged Great Peng and Ao Xue had been watching Xu Fang intently. Upon seeing him open his eyes, they immediately asked.
"Senior, how is it? Have you sensed any treasures nearby?"
"Yes, where should we go next?"
The Golden-Winged Great Peng and Ao Xue were eager to find treasures.
In their eyes, the senior's divine abilities had always been unfailing and never wrong. This time, there would surely be a harvest.
"Alas, the two of you, why are you always so impatient? The three maxims of treasure hunting: be cautious, calm, and think carefully. Have you forgotten them?"
Seeing their eagerness, Xu Fang waved his hand, signaling them to wait.
"Alright, alright, the treasure has been sensed. Just follow me."
After speaking, Xu Fang glanced at the treasure map beside him, confirmed the direction, and stepped forward.
The Golden-Winged Great Peng and Ao Xue exchanged glances, both with joy.
They had been so bored collecting spirit roots and herbs lately that they were finally going to find a proper treasure.
Without further ado, they happily followed Xu Fang, filled with anticipation for the treasure that was to come.
Meanwhile, Xu Fang, lost in thought, looked up at the sky.
Would there be any unexpected events this time?
Xu Fang was still a little worried that this treasure hunt might encounter some mishaps.
The Sun-Shooting Divine Bow, among the myriad treasures in the Great Desolation, probably wouldn't even rank in the top ten.
However, the Sun-Shooting Divine Bow had an enormous impact on the historical progression of the Great Desolation.
His act of seeking this treasure was, in a way, going against the natural order. He wondered if the unseen will of heaven would cause trouble again.
Therefore, Xu Fang proceeded with extreme caution along the way, fearing any unforeseen circumstances.
However, it seemed Xu Fang was overthinking. The journey was completely smooth, without even a single living creature in sight.
At this time, many great beings who had come to search for treasures were either away from Buzhou Mountain due to other matters, like Kong Xuan, or had been led away by the East King, to plan for greater things.
Thus, Xu Fang, leading the Golden-Winged Great Peng and Ao Xue, traveled without incident and soon arrived at the location of the Sun-Shooting Divine Bow.
"Finally, we've arrived. There shouldn't be any more surprises, right?"
Xu Fang breathed a sigh of relief, consulted the treasure map beside him to confirm the location once more, and then looked forward.
Still adhering to the principle of caution, Xu Fang’s mind stirred. The Heaven-Measuring Ruler flew out from the Seven Treasures Exquisite Pagoda, hovering in the air, emitting boundless merit energy, and shrouding the area.
"Little Xu, do you have to be so careful? Hey, that treasure over there, come out and accept recruitment!"
The Heaven-Measuring Ruler grumbled as it shouted loudly. While living beings could not see the treasure, as fellow magical artifacts, the Heaven-Measuring Ruler could certainly sense its presence.
Xu Fang ignored the Heaven-Measuring Ruler's words and was about to activate a grand array to break the formation and seize the treasure.
"Hey, Senior, I'm familiar with this. Let me handle it!"
The Golden-Winged Great Peng was quick to react. He shouted, and immediately, mystical energy surged from his hands, directed towards the spot Xu Fang was looking at.
Even if it appeared empty this time, the Golden-Winged Great Peng trusted Xu Fang's judgment and knew this was the treasure's location.
Boom!
Indeed, as his mystical energy struck, a loud bang was heard, followed by a stream of light. A grand array slowly emerged.
"Wow, it's a Innate Spiritual Treasure!"
"As expected, it has to be Senior!"
Feeling the Innate aura of the grand array, the Golden-Winged Great Peng and Ao Xue were overjoyed. An Innate array and an Innate Spiritual Treasure!
"Alright, enough chatter, let's quickly break the formation and find the treasure."
Xu Fang glanced at the sky and said.
As he spoke, mystical energy surged from his hands, continuously bombarding the array.
Xu Fang didn't understand formations, but as the saying goes, brute force can break any technique. He simply blasted away to break the formation.
This kind of Innate defensive array wasn't particularly powerful; its main purpose was to conceal treasures.
Under Xu Fang's bombardment, the grand array soon collapsed with a roar. The treasure within the array was then revealed to the three of them.
"A bow?"
The Golden-Winged Great Peng and Ao Xue gazed at the treasure before them. It was a divine bow, shimmering with a fluid light, emanating a powerful aura.
Xu Fang already knew what this treasure was, so he wasn't overly surprised. With a thought, he intended to take the Sun-Shooting Divine Bow into his possession.
Just then, the aura of the Sun-Shooting Divine Bow rippled, and it trembled.
"Wait, where did this creature come from? My destiny with it isn't that great, and it still wants to take me?"
"What? You're not convinced? A mere Innate Spiritual Treasure, upon seeing my glorious Merit Supreme Treasure, why don't you quickly acknowledge me as your master?"
The Heaven-Measuring Ruler, seeing the Sun-Shooting Divine Bow speak like this, immediately retorted.
"Merit Supreme Treasure?"
The Sun-Shooting Divine Bow sensed the Heaven-Measuring Ruler's aura and was astonished. This creature possessed a Merit Supreme Treasure?
However, after its astonishment, the Sun-Shooting Divine Bow maintained its stance.
"No, esteemed Merit Master, we are all reasonable magical artifacts. Your owner has very little destiny with me. I feel my true destiny is still on the way. A forced union isn't sweet. Please don't set your sights on me, okay?"
"Whether it's sweet or not, as long as it quenches thirst!"
"You're being a bit unreasonable. Can you not act like a Merit Supreme Treasure?"
"Kid, I think you haven't experienced the beating from a Merit Supreme Treasure!"
The Heaven-Measuring Ruler and the Sun-Shooting Divine Bow quickly began to bicker, seeming on the verge of a fight.
Meanwhile, Xu Fang, at this moment, had no intention of mediating. He was pondering the words of the Sun-Shooting Divine Bow.
Its destiny was still on the way?