As these two phrases fell, two white lights flashed, and two figures appeared on Xu Fang's side, landing beside Patriarch Minghe and the other two.
"Daoist Hongyun!"
"Zhen Yuanzi!"
The great powers present recognized the two figures and were greatly astonished. How did these two end up on Xu Fang's side?
The two from the West, Daoist Zhunti and Daoist Jieyin, felt a headache upon seeing Daoist Hongyun and Zhen Yuanzi, who had been observing from the sidelines, immediately siding with Xu Fang.
Daoist Hongyun was relatively easy to deal with; he was the good Samaritan of the Primordial Era. It was they who had taken advantage of him to obtain the two futons in front of Zixiao Palace.
However, Zhen Yuanzi, who was close friends with Daoist Hongyun, was different. He was a formidable individual, wielding the Book of Earth, and was known to be invincible as long as he held it.
Such a troublesome opponent was far more difficult to deal with than Patriarch Minghe and his three companions!
Therefore, Daoist Zhunti and Daoist Jieyin quickly spoke out.
"Fellow Daoist Hongyun, you have always been just and kind-hearted. How can you be an accomplice? Why don't you quickly leave Xu Fang and return to our side?"
"Indeed, you owe us a great debt. We do not wish to harm you, so please do not break our harmony!"
Daoist Zhunti and Daoist Jieyin knew that Zhen Yuanzi was difficult to reason with, so they focused their persuasion efforts on Daoist Hongyun.
After all, Zhen Yuanzi was inseparable from Daoist Hongyun. If they could persuade Daoist Hongyun to return, Zhen Yuanzi would naturally follow his friend.
As Daoist Zhunti and Daoist Jieyin spoke, before Daoist Hongyun could say anything, Zhen Yuanzi immediately became displeased and rebuked them.
"You two! It was enough to trick Hongyun once, and now you want to trick him again?"
Zhen Yuanzi clearly remembered that it was these two who caused his good friend Hongyun to lose a great opportunity in Zixiao Palace. Seeing them try to deceive Hongyun again, how could he tolerate it?
However, while Zhen Yuanzi spoke up for Daoist Hongyun, Daoist Hongyun did not think the same way.
"Fellow Daoist, there's no need to speak so harshly. The matter in Zixiao Palace was my own doing."
Daoist Hongyun spoke, not blaming the two from the West for the lost opportunity in Zixiao Palace, seemingly defending them.
Hearing this, Daoist Zhunti and Daoist Jieyin exchanged glances, their faces showing smiles.
Hongyun was still so naive; it was indeed correct to use him as a breakthrough!
So, they quickly seized the opportunity and continued to persuade him.
"Fellow Daoist Hongyun is absolutely right. We are grateful! Therefore, we implore Fellow Daoist Hongyun not to stray, and to awaken in time!"
"Yes, if we join forces, we can determine the ownership of Penglai Immortal Island. Wouldn't that be wonderful?"
Upon hearing this, Hongyun cupped his hands towards Daoist Zhunti and Daoist Jieyin.
"Fellow Daoists, what you say is true. I truly do not wish for us to accidentally injure each other in a chaotic battle."
Daoist Hongyun spoke, causing the eyes of Daoist Zhunti and Daoist Jieyin to light up. Was he going to agree to them?
Indeed, this Daoist Hongyun was so easy to fool!
However, Daoist Hongyun did not stop there and continued speaking.
"I apologize, but Fellow Daoist Xu Fang has shown me great kindness. I am not someone who repays kindness with ingratitude, so how can I stand by idly?"
"Furthermore, since you two remember my kindness, why not help Fellow Daoist Xu Fang like I do? Although you have conflicts with Fellow Daoist Xu Fang, this is also a good opportunity to resolve your animosity!"
Upon hearing this, the faces of Daoist Zhunti and Daoist Jieyin immediately darkened.
Resolve their animosity?
How could that be possible!
When Xu Fang told them to get lost in front of all the great powers on Mount Buzhou, it was a profound humiliation that could not be so easily forgotten!
On the other side, Daoist Hongyun seemed to not notice the change in their expressions and continued to persuade them, further angering the two from the West.
Seeing this, Zhen Yuanzi couldn't help but let out a cold laugh.
"Heh heh! Didn't someone just say they wanted to repay a debt of gratitude? Why are they silent now?"
These two wanted to take advantage of the situation, and he certainly wouldn't make it easy for them.
Daoist Zhunti and Daoist Jieyin's faces became even more unsightly. However, having just spoken of Daoist Hongyun's kindness to them, they did not know how to retort at that moment.
Fortunately, at this moment, Kunpeng, listening to Daoist Hongyun's incessant rambling, could no longer hold back and shouted.
"Enough! Hongyun!"
Kunpeng let out a furious roar, his gaze towards Hongyun filled with rage.
"You caused me to lose my opportunity back then, and now you are blocking my opportunity again. Do you truly think I, Kunpeng, am so patient and easily bullied?"
This Daoist Hongyun, in Zixiao Palace, had been so kind-hearted as to offer his seat, causing Kunpeng to also lose his opportunity.
Now, when he wanted to join forces with the great powers to kill Xu Fang, Hongyun was once again obstructing him, truly pushing Kunpeng's patience to the limit!
"Today, I will kill you here and settle our karma completely!"
As Kunpeng spoke, he exploded with rage and charged towards Daoist Hongyun.
After all this deliberation, the great powers were not fighting. Xu Fang had simply gained a few more helpers.
If you dare not fight, then I, Kunpeng, will lead the charge. It's a perfect opportunity to kill this Hongyun and vent my anger!
Kunpeng directly attacked Daoist Hongyun, his powerful aura locked onto Daoist Hongyun.
Although Daoist Hongyun was a good Samaritan of the Primordial Era, he was not a pushover. Seeing Kunpeng's murderous intent, how could he passively await his doom?
He immediately soared into the air and engaged Kunpeng in battle.
Kunpeng's sudden move caught everyone present off guard. They hadn't expected Kunpeng to be so fierce and reckless.
Daoist Zhunti and Daoist Jieyin were slightly stunned by this but quickly recovered.
"Everyone, we have the advantage. Why are we hesitating and not fighting? Don't just stand there; attack!"
"Yes, if we all attack together and defeat Xu Fang and his helpers, won't Penglai Immortal Island be ours?"
Daoist Zhunti and Daoist Jieyin shouted and then charged forward, pouncing into the fray.
Seeing this, the great powers did not hesitate and followed them.
After all, no matter how much they talked, a fight was inevitable in the end. So why waste words? It was time to see whose fists were harder and who deserved the opportunity of Penglai Immortal Island!
"A fight is unavoidable, alas!"
Xu Fang sighed, a thought flickered through his mind, and he flew up, extending his hand to touch the defensive array of Penglai Immortal Island.
After a wave of light flowed, Xu Fang, along with the Golden-winged Great Peng Sculpture and Ao Xue, appeared outside the defensive array, landing beside Fuxi, Nuwa, and the others.
"Fellow Daoists, thank you all for your righteous assistance. Xu Fang is deeply grateful."
Xu Fang cupped his hands in salute to them. The group nodded silently, saying nothing more.
Then, they turned their gaze towards the horde of great powers, their magical powers surging, preparing for the ensuing battle.
Xu Fang also said nothing more. With a thought, the treasures surrounding him erupted with powerful and dazzling light. The might of the treasures rippled outwards, immensely powerful, surging towards the great powers like a tide.
Since avoidance was impossible, they might as well have a good, satisfying fight, and let the inhabitants of the Primordial Era know that Penglai Immortal Island was inviolable!