The two performing artists from the west rolled away. The immortals present had no intention of competing with Xu Fang for the innate gourd vine, and now they all watched as Xu Fang walked step by step towards it.
Xu Fang arrived at the location of the innate gourd vine. With a thought, a ruler appeared in his hand.
"Hey, hey, hey! I am a supreme treasure of merit, not a shovel!"
The Liang Tian Chi immediately shouted. It was, after all, a supreme treasure of merit. This brat Xu actually wanted to use it as a shovel. What kind of matter was this!
If this were to spread, how would its prestigious reputation as a supreme treasure of merit be affected? How would it face the myriad magical treasures of the Great Desolation in the future?
Seeing this, the magical treasures present burst into laughter.
"Haha! It's really hilarious. A dignified supreme treasure of merit being used as a shovel. You're still the boss of Xu Fang's Treasure Group!"
"Indeed, indeed. From now on, your title must be changed. You should be called the Merit Shovel!"
"Your little Li Zi doesn't look reliable. Want to come to our Demon Race Treasure Group?"
The magical treasures spoke one after another, all teasing the Liang Tian Chi, making it feel even more ashamed. It quickly began to negotiate with Xu Fang.
"Xu boy, don't do this. If you do this, my reputation will be gone, and how will I lead the team well in the future!"
Xu Fang, however, turned a deaf ear, completely ignoring the Liang Tian Chi's words, and began to dig with the ruler.
The beings present, although they felt Xu Fang was making a fuss, still, it was his treasure, and he could use it as he pleased. Of course, they had no right to say much.
Only the innate gourd vine, seeing Xu Fang's actions, spoke in surprise.
"I never expected that you, boy, would have such unique divine abilities and discover the things beneath. I was originally planning to give you a surprise."
"What is it? Woah, this soil, wait, let me envelop it with merit energy, lest it leaks its spiritual energy!"
The Liang Tian Chi was still puzzled by the innate gourd vine's words, but at this moment, it couldn't care less. It activated its merit energy and enveloped the newly formed innate gourd vine and the soil beneath it, preventing any spiritual energy from leaking.
"Nine Heavens Breathing Soil!"
Taishang Taiqing, looking at the handful of yellow earth beneath, his usually calm face was also moved, and he exclaimed.
"Nine Heavens Breathing Soil?"
Upon hearing this, all the beings involuntarily looked over.
Seeing the innate gourd vine bathed in merit energy and the soil beneath it, the beings present widened their eyes. This was actually Nine Heavens Breathing Soil!
Nine Heavens Breathing Soil was transformed from the innate Wu Tu essence and was immensely powerful. It not only possessed great vitality but also extremely formidable offensive power.
It was said that once this item was unleashed, only great masters or those with equivalent magical treasures could withstand it.
This was a rare treasure. Those present had long heard of its name but had never seen it. Naturally, their eyes blazed with desire upon seeing it now.
Who would have thought that this Nine Heavens Breathing Soil would appear here!
However, after thinking about it, everyone understood.
"The soil that can help the innate gourd vine nurture six innate gourds, how can it be ordinary soil?"
"Yes, we should have realized it earlier. How could the opportunity here be just the innate gourd vine?"
"It seems that it is not impossible for this person to re-nurture innate gourds."
Everyone sighed, having to lament Xu Fang's profound destiny.
They had initially thought that he had suffered a great loss by giving up the innate gourd, but now, with the Nine Heavens Breathing Soil present, it was not impossible for him to re-nurture innate gourds.
In this case, compared to an endless supply of innate gourds, the importance of a few innate gourds was clear.
Everyone regretted it, wondering why they had only focused on the innate gourd vine earlier and had not considered this point?
Even the great masters like the Three Pure Ones who had received innate gourds now felt that the innate gourds in their hands were not as appealing.
They clearly understood which was more profitable: a one-time opportunity or countless opportunities.
If they had known earlier, they would not have agreed to Xu Fang. They had obtained treasures by their own skill, and perhaps they would have had a chance to obtain the innate gourd vine.
However, since things had come to this, and with everyone watching, they could not go back on their word. They could only watch helplessly as Xu Fang took the innate gourd vine along with the Nine Heavens Breathing Soil.
"This time, indeed, good deeds are rewarded!"
Seeing this scene, Daoist Hongyun couldn't help but sigh with emotion, feeling as if he had benefited from it.
Everyone came to their senses. If Xu Fang had not been so generous in distributing the innate gourds earlier, he would not have had the great masters escorting him, allowing him to obtain two fortuitous encounters.
Although this matter was bound to make people envious, it was not wrong to say that good deeds were rewarded.
Everyone sighed, realizing that there were indeed predetermined fates, and this was Xu Fang's destined opportunity!
Xu Fang smiled inwardly at everyone's reaction.
"You think I was as clueless as you are?"
Even the immortals and magical treasures present had not seen the Nine Heavens Breathing Soil, and it was impossible for Xu Fang to not see it.
He had no choice. The map was marked too conspicuously, making it impossible for him to ignore it.
Therefore, this double fortuitous encounter, with a super boost, was merely standard operating procedure.
However, seeing everyone like this, Xu Fang naturally would not be so foolish as to explain anything, letting them misunderstand it as his good deeds being rewarded.
On the other hand, the Liang Tian Chi was now proudly showing off.
"So what if I was a shovel for digging treasures? Have any of you bathed in the Three Lights Divine Water in your lives? Have any of you dug up Nine Heavens Breathing Soil in your lives?"
"A bunch of ignorant fellows, who was the one shouting loudly just now? Step out and speak!"
The magical treasures were speechless. Who knew that this ruler would dig up Nine Heavens Breathing Soil!
Now, seeing the Liang Tian Chi showing off here, everyone fell silent, not knowing what to say.
Xu Fang ignored the Liang Tian Chi's boasting and cupped his hands in thanks to the Three Pure Ones and others.
"Thank you, fellow Daoists, for protecting my path, allowing me to obtain such a treasure. Thank you, thank you!"
The Three Pure Ones exchanged glances and shook their heads. If they had known this, why would they have stood by Xu Fang?
But now that things had come to this, and with their prestigious reputations, they couldn't possibly go back on their word in front of everyone.
"Fellow Daoist speaks too highly. This gift of treasure this time, your generosity, can be considered as good and evil receiving their due."
Taishang spoke, since things could not be undone, it was better to be courteous for future encounters.
"Indeed, Fellow Daoist need not worry. Opportunities are predetermined."
Fuxi spoke, genuinely happy for Xu Fang.
"Indeed, this is your destined opportunity."
Nuwa also nodded, but her gaze fell upon the innate gourd vine and the Nine Heavens Breathing Soil floating in the air, and she couldn't help but furrow her brow.
"However, why do I feel that these two treasures also have a great connection with me in the netherworld?"
Upon hearing this, Xu Fang was speechless. Things had already come to this, what else did fate want to do!