A group of great powers threatened Xu Fang. Fuxi, Nuwa, and others stepped forward to support Xu Fang. The Three Pure Ones could no longer stand idly by.
After all, the Three Pure Ones had obtained the majority of the primordial gourd vine's fortune on Mount Buzhou, with one innate gourd each. Everyone was grateful for Xu Fang's kindness and had come to his aid. If they did nothing now, it would be unacceptable.
Moreover, considering the strength and potential Xu Fang had displayed, it was worth their while to act and maintain a good relationship with him.
However, just as they were preparing to intervene, Xu Fang had already sent a secret telepathic message, imploring them to supervise the two brothers from the West and the two from the Demon Clan, Di Jun.
Upon hearing this, the Three Pure Ones finally agreed to Xu Fang's request and separated. Taishang and Yuanshi went to the Demon Clan's side, while Tongtian went alone to contain the two from the West.
At this moment, both the West and the Demon Clan were under the watchful eyes of the Three Pure Ones. They had to suppress their restless desires, smiling outwardly while cursing inwardly, resenting the Three Pure Ones for their meddling.
Seeing this, Xu Fang knew that under the Three Pure Ones' gaze, their plans to fish in troubled waters or stab him in the back were bound to fail, preventing them from acting freely.
Xu Fang was greatly relieved. Now, he could focus wholeheartedly on the battle!
Xu Fang withdrew his gaze and turned it back to the battle before him.
In the beginning, the group of great powers and Xu Fang's side were locked in a fierce and intractable struggle, neither side able to gain the upper hand.
Currently, besides Jin Chi Da Peng Diao and Ao Xue, his two insignificant followers, everyone else on his side was a renowned great power in the world.
Lao Zu Ming He and Zhen Yuan Zi were figures destined to become kings and conquerors in their own right in the future, the top tier below the sages, and were already formidable overlords now.
Moreover, with Nuwa, a future sage, present, their side, though outnumbered, was still able to fight on par.
However, Xu Fang knew this was temporary. As time passed and their strength was depleted, the numerically superior great powers could take turns fighting, having opportunities to recover.
On his side, with only these few individuals, there was no such opportunity. They could only endure the grueling battle. As their strength waned and the enemy's grew, the advantage in numbers would come into play.
Indeed, as Xu Fang had predicted, as the battle progressed, these great powers saw the key to the situation and tacitly began to take turns fighting.
When their energy was depleted, they would quietly withdraw, letting others take their place. Then, after recovering, they would rejoin the fray.
On Xu Fang's side, with so few individuals, if anyone withdrew, the remaining would face even greater pressure and inevitably fall. They could only grit their teeth and persevere.
However, being worn down by the great powers in this manner, without the chance to recover, their auras became chaotic, their mana faltered, and they gradually fell into a disadvantage.
Jin Chi Da Peng Diao and Ao Xue, with their lower cultivation, were the first to falter. Facing the encirclement of several great powers, they could barely resist and were on the verge of defeat.
Xu Fang, unable to think further, immediately flew over and rescued them.
Without a word, Jin Chi Da Peng Diao and Ao Xue hid behind Xu Fang, panting heavily. They quickly seized this opportunity to recover.
"Senior, this is not good. These fellows are simply too numerous. This situation is dire!"
"Yes, Senior. Perhaps we should retreat to Penglai Immortal Island, defend with the great formation, and await reinforcements!"
After a brief recovery, Jin Chi Da Peng Diao and Ao Xue spoke urgently.
If this continued, it wouldn't just be them, but even the senior figures on their side would be unable to withstand the pressure of numbers and would inevitably be defeated.
"Reinforcements? From where?"
Xu Fang shook his head. At this moment, who would come to their aid?
Defending Penglai Immortal Island with the great formation would only be delaying the inevitable. Under the attacks of the great powers, it would eventually be breached, merely spreading the conflict to Penglai Immortal Island.
Therefore, unless absolutely necessary, Xu Fang was unwilling to retreat to Penglai Immortal Island and turn it into a battlefield.
However, Xu Fang was not in a hurry. He had anticipated this and was prepared!
Seeing Xu Fang refuse, Jin Chi Da Peng Diao and Ao Xue were about to speak again when, at that moment, the group of great powers, noticing the situation, spoke first.
"Hahaha! Xu Fang, you are at your wit's end. Surrender Penglai Immortal Island quickly, and we can spare your life!"
"Indeed. The outcome is already decided, why continue to resist?"
"With so many of us fellow Daoists, Daoist Xu Fang, you cannot win. Why court your own demise?"
The great powers, seeing that Xu Fang and his allies were showing signs of defeat and they were gaining the upper hand, naturally began to mock and persuade Xu Fang to surrender.
The few on Xu Fang's side were enraged. Before Xu Fang could speak, they immediately retorted.
"You covet Daoist Xu Fang's homeland, bully the weak with numbers, and yet you dare to speak like this? Truly shameless!"
"If it were any other time, I, Zhen Yuan Zi, could easily kill you all. Dare you face me one-on-one!"
"If you have the guts, go to the Blood Sea, and I'll let you experience the power of the Blood Sea!"
They were all furious. It was one thing for these fellows to gang up on them, but to also mock them and act so self-righteously was unbearable.
The great powers chuckled indifferently, not bothering to argue, and intensified their attacks, intending to let their actions speak for themselves.
While Xu Fang's companions felt a surge of satisfaction from their insults, facing the siege of the great powers, they were forced to retreat repeatedly, showing signs of being unable to cope.
It wasn't that their strength was inferior to these great powers, but rather that after continuous combat with no chance to recover, they were starting to run out of steam.
Seeing this, Xu Fang knew it was time for him to exert himself.
After all, the Three Pure Ones were holding back the forces from the West and the Demon Clan, allowing him to unleash his divine abilities without distraction.
With this thought, Xu Fang immediately leaped into the air and shouted loudly.
"At my wit's end? Resisting stubbornly?"
Xu Fang sneered, "Do you really think all these treasures I possess are just for show?"
As Xu Fang spoke, the treasures surrounding him began to spin rapidly, emitting dazzling beams of light.
The great powers stared at the scene, a moment of surprise flashing across their faces, followed by boisterous laughter.
"Hahaha! If not for show, what else could it be? Xu Fang, stop making a fool of yourself!"
"Yes, the power of these treasures that scatter at the slightest push. Do you really think you're so amazing, capable of controlling the treasures you possess?"
"Xu Fang, I advise you to behave yourself. Hand over Penglai Immortal Island, and these treasures must also be surrendered!"
The great powers spoke one after another, dismissive.
At the beginning of the battle, Xu Fang had already used these treasures, but they had scattered instantly, causing them unnecessary worry.
Now, if Xu Fang tried the same tactic, he would only be making a fool of himself and inviting ridicule. What was there to fear?
Zhen Yuan Zi and the others, upon hearing Xu Fang's words, also shook their heads, clearly not optimistic about Xu Fang using his treasures to deter the great powers.
Xu Fang wasted no words. Talking too much was less effective than proving himself with facts.
He immediately moved his mind, and the treasures surrounding him received their command, instantly flashing with light and scattering in all directions.