"Hong Yun Daoist, is it? I've got it! To make me, such a treasure, suffer such humiliation. If I ever have a chance, I will not spare you!"
The Nirvana Cushion spoke, its resentment towards Hong Yun unabated even after its seat was decided.
Although it was Yuan Shi who ultimately settled the matter, if not for Hong Yun initiating it, why would it have come to this!
"Indeed, that fellow is utterly unappreciative. You, my Joyful Cushion, are so looked down upon by me that you're eager to hand me over?"
The Joyful Cushion, currently pressed beneath Zhun Ti Daoist, was filled with indignation.
Upon hearing this, Xu Fang couldn't help but sigh for Hong Yun Daoist. This trip to Zixiao Palace was truly a destined calamity for him!
If the treasures felt this way, one could only imagine how Kun Peng, who had lost his position, must be feeling. At this moment, his entire being was likely focused on how to exact revenge on Hong Yun.
Looking towards Kun Peng, indeed, Kun Peng's gaze was fixed intently on Hong Yun Daoist.
"Hong Yun Daoist, I've noted this. I will surely settle this with you properly in the future!"
Kun Peng harbored immense hatred. Glancing at Zhun Ti Daoist and Jie Yin Daoist, seated in front and laughing joyfully, only fueled his rage further.
If not for this fellow's scheme, he would be sitting in that position now, comfortably and without a care.
Although it was the San Qing who ultimately made the decision, they were not to be trifled with. Kun Peng squarely blamed Hong Yun Daoist for everything.
To be frank, if Hong Yun Daoist hadn't meddled, how could things have turned out this way!
Therefore, Hong Yun Daoist was truly detestable, truly deserving of death!
"So, Hong Yun Daoist, you'd better be careful!"
Seeing the situation, Xu Fang sighed.
He truly couldn't fathom what Hong Yun Daoist was thinking, actually giving up his seat to the two from the West, and inadvertently causing Kun Peng to lose his.
They say good deeds are rewarded, but when he faced Kun Peng's revenge later, would these two from the West appear to repay his kindness in giving up his seat?
However, Xu Fang also understood that this was a predestined tribulation, a misfortune that Hong Yun Daoist was fated to endure.
Perhaps it could also be considered a test. If Hong Yun Daoist passed, maybe he too could achieve the lofty status of the Six Sages.
But, Hong Yun Daoist ultimately did not endure it, perishing physically and spiritually.
As for such matters, Xu Fang naturally wouldn't interfere.
He hadn't vied for the front cushion earlier precisely because he knew everything was already arranged, and he had no intention of acting against fate.
Xu Fang withdrew his gaze and looked at Kong Xuan and Jin Chi Da Peng Diao, asking,
"How was it? Did these two from the West make your eyes light up?"
"Eyes light up? Heh, my eyes are about to go blind. They're truly disgusting."
Jin Chi Da Peng Diao did not hide his disgust and replied.
Kong Xuan nodded repeatedly, agreeing with his younger brother's assessment.
"Indeed, such shameless individuals, I too deeply despise them."
"That's good. In the future, when you encounter these two from the West, stay far away from them. Don't get involved."
Xu Fang certainly didn't want the Kong Xuan brothers to become entangled with the West in the future, falling under their sway. He reminded them again.
"Especially you, Kong Xuan, you must not rely on your Five-Colored Divine Light to confront these two."
Kong Xuan was puzzled but seeing Xu Fang's earnest expression, he silently nodded.
Inwardly, he was somewhat dismissive. Dealing with these two shameless individuals, wouldn't it be a simple matter for him?
Seeing this, Xu Fang said no more. After all, he had said all he could. Each had their own destiny.
"Alright, alright, you are a dignified immortal, stop playing the fortune-teller every day!"
Dong Wang Gong complained unhappily. This whole mysterious demeanor, as if Xu Fang knew the past and future, made him even more aggrieved about losing his prime position earlier. And now he was here trying to fool these two foolish birds. He really didn't know what to say about him.
"Enough, stop talking. The Dao Ancestor has arrived."
Xi Wang Mu reminded them.
At this moment, the seats were determined. A presence suddenly appeared in Zixiao Palace, followed by a tremendous vibration.
Sensing this, all the sentient beings understood that the Dao Ancestor was about to descend. They quickly composed themselves and sat upright.
"I do want to see what a living Sage looks like."
Xu Fang thought to himself. Sages, Sages, he had only ever read about them in books. To finally see a living Sage, he felt a little excited.
Looking up, he saw that in Zixiao Palace at this moment, auspicious clouds bloomed, purple qi filled the air, and waves of Dao rhythm emanated ethereally, profoundly mysterious.
The sound of the Great Dao arose, boundless golden light cascaded down, and a colossal cloud emerged from the pillar of golden light, appearing before everyone.
Upon it sat an old Daoist, with the bone structure of a celestial being, Dao rhythm flowing around him. His face, like his cultivation realm, seemed both near and far away.
"This is the Dao Ancestor?"
Xu Fang marveled inwardly. Truly worthy of being the foremost Saint in heaven and earth. So unfathomable, merely making an entrance accompanied by such myriad phenomena!
However, before Xu Fang could utter more, he was jolted by a single sentence.
"This is really a dog's life! Can't this old fogey Hongjun walk himself? Why is he sitting on top of me? My Myriad Heavens Auspicious Cloud is not convinced!"
Upon hearing this, Xu Fang instantly understood. The cloud beneath the Dao Ancestor's seat was the supreme Heavenly Dao treasure, the Myriad Heavens Auspicious Cloud!
It seemed the Dao Ancestor had meticulously arranged this grand entrance!
However, he had to admit, it was befitting of the foremost Saint in heaven and earth. The moment Dao Ancestor Hong Jun appeared, all the beings present felt their cultivation realms fluctuate, as if on the verge of breakthrough.
This brought them immense joy and wonder. Truly worthy of the Dao Ancestor! Truly worthy of a Sage!
Coming to this Zixiao Palace was indeed the right decision!
Instantly, their gazes towards Dao Ancestor Hong Jun became even more respectful and adoring.
Seeing this, Xu Fang was also full of admiration.
The Dao Ancestor's entrance had already subdued everyone present.
Dao Ancestor Hong Jun observed the reactions of everyone, nodding with satisfaction.
These beings' demeanor was fitting, not in vain for his grand entrance.
Dao Ancestor Hong Jun's gaze swept across the assembly. Good, good, everything was proceeding according to his and that unseen arrangement.
"The two from the West have also received their due positions. So be it, such is the will of Heaven!"
Dao Ancestor Hong Jun did not favor the two from the West. Due to their communication with the Heavenly Dao for their ascension to Sainthood, he implicitly knew they would betray the Xuanmen in the future.
However, this was the arrangement of that other being. As a mere Saint, he could not defy it and could only accept it silently.
"No, how can this be?"
The Dao Ancestor suddenly frowned, his gaze falling upon Dong Wang Gong, who was seated in the back.