Two pairs of eyes had been following Xu Fang since his stunning entrance, observing his every move.
Now, the owners of these gazes began to communicate.
"Tai Yi, is this being the one who, on that day, acted to save the Phoenix tribe and foil our demon race's plans?"
"Indeed. Based on Jiu Ying's description, only someone capable of wielding so many treasures simultaneously could be him."
These two were Di Jun and Dong Huang Tai Yi, conversing in hushed tones.
Dong Huang Tai Yi recalled the report Jiu Ying had given him that day and was increasingly certain that this was the very being who had helped the Phoenix tribe.
"And the Phoenix tribe's Kong Xuan is so friendly with him now, further confirming this matter."
Dong Huang Tai Yi spoke. While they didn't recognize this particular being, they certainly recognized Kong Xuan, the eldest prince of the Phoenix tribe.
Hearing this, Di Jun glanced over. Indeed, Xu Fang and Kong Xuan were chatting joyfully. He nodded.
"In that case, this person absolutely cannot be spared!"
Killing intent flickered in Di Jun's eyes. With the Phoenix tribe having reactivated the Undying Fire God Array, even if they attacked them again, it would be difficult to shake them.
However, they would not let this being, who had previously thwarted the demon race's plans and annihilated their army, off the hook so easily.
They had to exact severe retribution to showcase the demon race's might and restore their prestige!
"Big Brother, rest assured, I will handle this!"
Dong Huang Tai Yi declared.
"Good. I trust you. We'll just wait... Why are Wa Huang and Xi Huang also approaching him?"
Di Jun was about to finalize their decision, but before he could finish speaking, he saw Nu Wa and Fu Xi appear before Xu Fang, striking up a conversation.
Their familiarity and cordiality were no less than the affectionate demeanor Kong Xuan had displayed earlier!
"This..."
Dong Huang Tai Yi was also perplexed. Nu Wa and Fu Xi knew this fellow too? This being's connections were quite extensive!
Although Nu Wa and Fu Xi did not directly manage affairs within the demon race, their status was extremely noble, far surpassing that of Di Jun and Dong Huang Tai Yi.
Di Jun and Dong Huang Tai Yi, as co-emperors of the demon race, practically commanded all the demons in the Great Desolation.
Nu Wa, moreover, was the leader of the Demon Cult, revered by all demon beings.
Thus, if this being had any connection with Fu Xi and Nu Wa, any move against him would be seen as disregarding Fu Xi and Nu Wa.
Dong Huang Tai Yi found himself in a dilemma. Should they still act against him?
"Forget it. We'll reconsider this matter carefully."
Di Jun said after a moment of thought.
Since this being was connected to Fu Xi and Nu Wa, if they absolutely had to act, they needed to thoroughly investigate the situation to avoid causing discord within the demon race.
"Hmph, does this being even realize he just walked away from the brink of death?"
Dong Huang Tai Yi watched Xu Fang engaging in cheerful conversation and said indignantly.
However, knowing the gravity of the situation, he sighed and had to restrain himself.
"How could I not know?"
Xu Fang, while conversing with Fu Xi, Nu Wa, and the others, subtly glanced at Di Jun and Dong Huang Tai Yi, thinking to himself.
It was difficult not to know. Despite Di Jun and Dong Huang Tai Yi's utmost caution and hushed tones, there was an old saying: walls have ears. Even the most secret matters would eventually be revealed.
To Xu Fang, the vast plaza outside the Zixiao Palace was not just a venue for the great beings of the Great Desolation to converse, but also a grand exchange of spiritual treasures!
"Why are Di Jun and Dong Huang Tai Yi so cowardly? What's so special about Xu Fang? He's just an nobody! Take him down!"
"Exactly! Isn't your Tai Yi hesitating just like Di Jun? Where's the tyrannical demon you were supposed to be?"
These two voices clearly belonged to Di Jun and Dong Huang Tai Yi's respective treasures, both indignant at the demon emperors' decision and expressing their discontent.
When Di Jun and Dong Huang Tai Yi were secretly discussing, they had been fantasizing about how they would seize Xu Fang's treasures after eliminating him and absorb them into their own demon treasure collection.
Under these circumstances, it was impossible for Xu Fang not to know of their plans.
All their meticulous schemes were, to Xu Fang, blatant conspiracies laid bare for all to see. How could he not know?
Such treasure exchanges were a joke unless they communicated face-to-face. And worse, they were being mocked by a group of treasures!
The treasures in the plaza continued their incessant chatter, each conversing amongst themselves.
"Look, I told you the treasures in the demon treasure collective are all incredibly domineering, solely focused on unifying the Great Desolation!"
"Brother Ruler is right. Still playing coy with their schemes? Have you forgotten my master's unique divine ability?"
"Exactly! Is your Chaos Bell getting old, Dong Huang Tai Yi, with such a poor memory?"
"Oh? And what is the background of that nobody, Chaos Bell? You never told me."
"Oh, I forgot too. He has the divine ability to hear the words of treasures."
"You fellow, why didn't you say so earlier? Weren't our previous words overheard?"
"You weren't in the group, are you blaming me?"
"I just woke up and heard you all bickering. What's going on? Are you going to kill that treasure hunter?"
"Who are you? Coming in with talk of killing. Do you think my Heaven-Measuring Ruler doesn't exist? Show yourself!"
"I'm Qing Ping Sword! Here, here, I'm on Tong Tian's waist. It was just a joke, why the fuss?"
Xu Fang followed the sound of the treasure's voice and saw a young man with sharp eyebrows and a handsome face, a treasured sword hanging from his waist.
This young man felt Xu Fang's gaze and looked over, nodding at him.
This fellow cultivator had made quite a stunning entrance, and he and his two brothers had been paying attention.
They were all amazed by this fellow cultivator's ability to wield so many treasures. Since he was now looking their way, they naturally had to extend a gesture of goodwill.
Xu Fang nodded and withdrew his gaze.
This must be Tong Tian, and the two beside him were naturally Tai Shang and Yuan Shi.
As expected, while the Three Pure Ones remained silent, their treasures began to speak as Xu Fang watched.
"Hey! You're Xu kid, I'm Qing Ping Sword, I've heard so much about you!"
"And this is the little Li Zi you mentioned. He's not bad!"
"Haha! I heard everyone wants to capture him for treasure hunting!"
This statement immediately provoked the defiance of the Heaven-Measuring Ruler and the other treasures, who retorted.
"Hey, you treasures of the Three Pure Ones, don't be so arrogant. Can't you be more restrained when you speak?"
"Exactly! When my Brother Ruler shakes, you all tremble!"
"Who is it? Who's calling for Brother Ruler? So arrogant, I want to see!"
"Indeed, indeed, ever since you started, it's been Brother Ruler this and Brother Ruler that. Let's see Brother Ruler!"
"Haha! I don't mind dealing with treasures who think too highly of themselves. Ruler, get out here!"
Soon, the Zixiao Palace plaza became a grand gathering of treasures. The overwhelming cacophony of voices left Xu Fang feeling overwhelmed.
This incessant chattering made it impossible to distinguish whose treasure was speaking.
For the first time, Xu Fang felt that possessing this unique divine ability wasn't entirely a good thing.
At least, he shouldn't have been present in such a gathering of so many beings.
The words of the beings could be ignored, but the deluge of treasure-speak was driving him to the brink of collapse!