Great cultivators defected and turned their backs, and were currently paying the toll to gain the qualification to leave this place.
Within the formation of magical treasures, only Kun Peng was left battling a host of magical treasures.
Now that Kun Peng was alone, with the formation of magical treasures present, his life and death seemed to be entirely within Xu Fang’s thoughts.
The great cultivators did not say much about this; they were pushing Kun Peng out to take the blame and die, in order to quell Xu Fang’s anger. They did not care what Xu Fang did.
However, they had no idea that Xu Fang was currently feeling extremely conflicted.
Given his grudges with Kun Peng, and the fact that this fellow had now brought a host of great cultivators to oppose him, he should have seized this opportunity to kill him decisively and eliminate future troubles.
But this Kun Peng was not like those great cultivators who were paying money to save their lives. He was someone who could be killed or not, kept or not.
One must know that Kun Peng held significant importance as a supporting character in the Primordial Era.
Later, in the battle between the Wu and Yao tribes, when neither side could gain the upper hand, he would steal the River Diagram and the Luo Book, causing the Zhou Tian Star Dou Array to fail.
It was for this reason that the balance between the Yao and Wu tribes was broken, leading to a complete and desperate battle where both sides suffered heavy losses.
Such an existence that profoundly influenced the historical progress of the Primordial Era, though merely a clownish supporting character, was still a pawn of the Heavenly Dao.
Xu Fang was certain that as long as he made a move against him, there would inevitably be various accidents.
“Headache! This Heavenly Dao above, in all its actions, I am always constrained and cannot be too carefree!”
Xu Fang lamented inwardly. To escape the control of the Heavenly Dao, one needed greater strength. Otherwise, even if one knew everything, one could not resist.
Just like Dong Wang Gong, who knew he was doomed, but there was no way to save him.
Kun Peng felt Xu Fang’s gaze and looked at the Seven Treasures Exquisite Pagoda, his face filled with anger.
“Xu Fang, you scoundrel, you are truly hateful, to sow discord among us!”
“Now that I am alone, do you still not dare to come and fight me honorably?”
It was impossible for him to surrender to Xu Fang. He held a deep-seated enmity with Xu Fang, an irreconcilable hatred.
Given such profound animosity, Xu Fang would likely not agree to his request, so why seek humiliation?
Kun Peng was currently resentful of Di Jun and Dong Huang Tai Yi for their inaction and for ignoring his plight. He also knew that he likely had no way out and was preparing to provoke Xu Fang into a battle with him.
Even if he was about to die, as long as he could drag Xu Fang down with him, it would not be a loss!
Xu Fang looked at Kun Peng’s expression and saw through his small scheme at a glance, immediately shaking his head.
“Do you intend to fight me to the death? Very well, I shall grant your wish!”
Kun Peng’s heart rejoiced upon hearing this.
Was Xu Fang too arrogant? Knowing he had this intention, he still dared to agree? Did he truly believe he was an invincible existence within this formation of magical treasures?
Indeed, Xu Fang was capable of commanding the wind and calling the rain within the formation of magical treasures, but he was now prepared to die. As long as Xu Fang came over, he would find a way to perish together with him!
However, to Kun Peng’s full expectation, Xu Fang’s figure did not appear for a long time. Instead, he spoke to Zhen Yuanzi and the others.
“Fellow Daoists, please help me one more time and fulfill this Kun Peng’s dying wish. I have never heard such a request before, so I must certainly grant it well!”
“This…”
Kun Peng was astonished, but before he could say anything, Zhen Yuanzi and the others were already rubbing their hands together and pouncing forward.
“Haha! Kun Peng, wasn’t it you who was the most arrogant just now?”
“You were quite imposing earlier, how are you so pathetic now, all alone.”
“Kun Peng, you like to gang up on others, don’t you? Let us show you what it means to gang up on others!”
Coincidentally, Jin Chi Da Peng Diao and Ao Xue were collecting treasures, bored and eager for action. Since Kun Peng was courting death, they did not mind taking another shot.
Kun Peng was instantly surrounded by them. Seeing these figures pressing down on him, Kun Peng’s heart shattered. Even at this point, Xu Fang was still not giving him any opportunity!
“Wait!”
Kun Peng spoke, preparing to say something.
However, Zhen Yuanzi and the others would not wait any longer and immediately attacked.
Although the great cultivators in this battle had harbored greed, Kun Peng had also fanned the flames and continuously pushed things forward. Just now, he had led a host of great cultivators to gang up on them.
Now that Kun Peng was alone, why would they let him off? Of course, they would make him experience what it meant to be ganged up on!
Kun Peng’s heart was filled with bitter regret. He wished he had known this earlier!
Facing the attacks of Zhen Yuanzi and the others, lamenting was useless. He had no choice but to quickly defend himself.
However, Zhen Yuanzi and the others were numerous and all harbored a desire to assert themselves. They did not hold back their attacks.
Kun Peng, fighting against many with few, even with his full defensive efforts, was of no avail. Instantly, cries of pain arose from that area, and Kun Peng was beaten until he wailed.
“Hmph! If I can’t kill you, I’ll at least make you suffer a bit!”
Xu Fang felt much more comfortable seeing this scene.
“Senior, we have finished collecting.”
A voice sounded. Jin Chi Da Peng Diao and Ao Xue had finished collecting the treasures of the great cultivators. Holding a large pile of treasures, they looked up at the Seven Treasures Exquisite Pagoda and reported to Xu Fang.
“Good!”
Xu Fang said “good,” and with a thought, a flash of light passed. The treasures in the hands of Jin Chi Da Peng Diao and Ao Xue disappeared, and were all collected by Xu Fang.
Jin Chi Da Peng Diao and Ao Xue felt a sense of loss, their hearts feeling empty as so many treasures vanished before their eyes.
However, they did not blame Xu Fang for taking all the treasures. After all, these were the reparations from these individuals to their senior, so they naturally did not dare to harbor any greedy thoughts.
“Senior, how should these fellows be dealt with?”
“Senior, how about…?”
Jin Chi Da Peng Diao and Ao Xue looked at the Seven Treasures Exquisite Pagoda and made a throat-slitting gesture, immediately startling the great cultivators behind them.
These two young fellows might not have strong cultivation, but their killing intent was quite strong. Xu Fang, dear friend, should not listen to them!
Fortunately, Xu Fang soon spoke.
“Since all fellow Daoists have admitted their mistakes and apologized, this matter ends here. However, I hope you remember to tell others that Penglai Immortal Island is sacred and inviolable, and do not harbor any covetous intentions.”
Penglai Immortal Island had now appeared. To protect it, examples needed to be made. With the help of these great cultivators to spread the word, those with ill intentions would also reconsider.
The great cultivators repeatedly agreed. These were minor matters, as long as they could keep their lives!
Seeing this, Xu Fang said no more. With a thought, he acted.
The treasures surrounded by the formation of magical treasures suddenly froze, and then all flew up, disappearing into the Seven Treasures Exquisite Pagoda in the center.
As the magical treasures departed, the formation of magical treasures also dissipated on its own. The great cultivators were instantly relieved, taking large breaths of the spiritual energy that flowed in from outside.
However, the great cultivators, who had been reborn, did not have time to sigh with emotion before two figures instantly flew past, moving with incredible speed!