The beings outside Zixiao Palace, those who could reach this place, were all great figures of heaven and earth.
What kind of grand occasions had these powerful beings not witnessed?
Yet, the current scene was something they had truly never seen before!
Never had they seen so many magical treasures in one place, nor had they seen someone capable of controlling so many magical treasures!
And all these magical treasures were merely for the protection of a Dragon clan woman who was a Taiyi Golden Immortal!
If these treasures belonged to the Dragon clan, they would find it understandable. But seeing the appearance of Xu Fang and the other two, the ownership of these treasures was now self-evident.
At this moment, everyone was stunned into silence, their minds racing, searching their memories for any information about Xu Fang.
Unfortunately, no matter how hard they racked their brains, they found no impression, as if this individual had truly appeared out of thin air.
Xu Fang put away the Seven Treasures Exquisite Pagoda and looked at the stunned expressions of these beings. After their initial surprise, they quickly recovered.
"This is something, to have shown off so unintentionally!"
Xu Fang shook his head, a bitter smile on his lips.
This time, he was merely fulfilling his duty as a senior, escorting Ao Xue.
Seeing everyone's current reaction, he knew his appearance had been too shocking, and he had unknowingly put on a grand display.
Xu Fang did not wish to be so high-profile. Thus, he frowned and pulled the Golden-Winged Great Peng Eagle and Ao Xue aside.
Of course, once one became high-profile, it was difficult to return to being low-key. The beings gathered here were now pointing and gesturing at Xu Fang and his companions, whispering amongst themselves.
Seeing this, the Golden-Winged Great Peng Eagle let out a scoff.
"Senior, I said these fellows have no vision. It's just a mere dozen or so treasures, and they're already so stunned, hehe!"
"Hehe! I recall you only had two treasures yourself. How dare you mock them?"
Ao Xue, unwilling to be outdone, immediately retorted.
"You don't even have one treasure! My brother, not counting his Five-Colored Divine Feathers, only possesses one treasure. Haha!"
The Golden-Winged Great Peng Eagle laughed. In this regard, he was even superior to Ao Xue and his own brother!
Indeed, following a senior led to glory and brilliance, much more carefree than being the Emperor of the Phoenix clan!
Unexpectedly, as soon as these words fell, a voice sounded from behind him.
"A few days without seeing each other, and your wings have truly grown strong, daring to gossip behind my back?"
"Big Brother..."
Upon hearing this voice, the Golden-Winged Great Peng Eagle knew he was in trouble. He turned his head and saw Kong Xuan standing behind him, flexing his muscles, a playful smile on his face.
The Golden-Winged Great Peng Eagle panicked and quickly tried to explain.
"Big Brother, listen to me, I..."
Kong Xuan had no patience to listen to his sophistry and immediately began to beat up the Golden-Winged Great Peng Eagle.
Poor Golden-Winged Great Peng Eagle, facing the suppression of his bloodline, dared not retaliate, nor could he flee into the chaos. He could only stand there and take the beating, wailing incessantly.
Listening to the tragic cries, Ao Xue felt a tremor of fear and looked towards Xu Fang.
"Senior..."
"It's nothing, just a routine show of brotherly affection. Their family matters are not for us to interfere with, nor to meddle!"
Xu Fang said, resolving to stay out of it.
Ao Xue was worried. Was that big bird, so foolish, now even more foolish from the beating?
Could his foolishness be a result of being beaten senseless by his own elder brother?
However, fortunately, Kong Xuan had simply not seen him for too long and could not help but give him a gentle lesson. After dealing with the Golden-Winged Great Peng Eagle, he stopped.
"Fellow Daoist, long time no see!"
Kong Xuan cupped his hands towards Xu Fang. Meeting an old acquaintance was a joyous occasion.
"Long time no see."
Xu Fang returned the gesture. Kong Xuan had once invited him to Zixiao Palace, so his appearance here was not particularly surprising.
Kong Xuan nodded, then looked at Ao Xue, who was tending to the Golden-Winged Great Peng Eagle's wounds, his gaze sharpening.
"Dragon clan?"
He had seen Xu Fang and the Great Peng bringing this Dragon clan woman among the crowd earlier.
Now, seeing this Dragon clan woman, although she looked at his foolish younger brother with mutual disdain, the affection in her eyes alerted him.
How could it be that without his noticing, the Great Peng had gone to court a Dragon clan woman?
"Fellow Daoist, do not ask me. If you want to ask, ask the Great Peng. I am only responsible for his safety and do not interfere in others' private lives."
Xu Fang immediately absolved himself of all responsibility. What did it have to do with him, a single senior, that the second prince of the Phoenix clan was hooking up with a dragon princess?
Kong Xuan looked at the Golden-Winged Great Peng Eagle and Ao Xue, pondered for a moment, then withdrew his gaze.
"Forget it, let him be!"
After all, the Dragon and Phoenix clans were in decline together. What was the use of dwelling on past animosities?
His foolish younger brother had already lost his position as the Emperor of the Phoenix clan because of him. It was better to let him do as he pleased and live happily.
Xu Fang was surprised by Kong Xuan's open-mindedness.
However, recalling Ao Guang's attitude, he understood.
The three clans were in decline, and the Wu and Yao tribes were rising. If these three clans still clung to their old grudges, how could they hope to go further in the Great Desolation?
"It is good that Fellow Daoist can see this clearly. Your most important task now is to lead the Phoenix clan well."
Xu Fang said with relief. After all, the greatest threat to the Phoenix clan now was not their old enemies, the Dragon and Qilin clans, but the Wu and Yao tribes.
Kong Xuan naturally understood this principle and nodded silently.
Just then, a clear female voice rang out.
"How can you be like this? Last time we met, you didn't greet me. It was understandable to come to Zixiao Palace, but why are you avoiding me now?"
The Queen Mother of the West?
Upon hearing this voice, Xu Fang quickly recognized who it belonged to and his spirits immediately lifted. He turned his head sharply.
As expected, the Queen Mother of the West, dragging the King of the East, was approaching them.
The Queen Mother of the West was still chiding the King of the East.
"Aren't you good friends with Fellow Daoist Xu Fang? Since you are both here, why aren't you greeting each other?"
"Meeting an old friend, there's nothing more joyous than this, wouldn't you agree!"
The King of the East heard this, his face filled with bitterness. This fellow, he himself tried to avoid, so how could he dare to meet him!
Last time, when he guided the Dragon clan, he had intended to trick Xu Fang, but the latter was respectfully escorted back by the Dragon clan. His guidance must have been discovered.
The King of the East's mind raced, thinking of how to escape, but he did not expect Xu Fang's gaze to fall upon him at this moment.
"Fellow Daoist Queen Mother of the West speaks the truth. Meeting an old friend, there's nothing more joyous than this!"
"Don't you agree, my good friend King of the East!"
Xu Fang said, flexing his muscles like Kong Xuan.
This King of the East, truly, if not disciplined, would become unruly. This time, meeting an old friend, he must celebrate!