The magical artifacts of Xu Fang's lineage, upon hearing the words of the other artifacts, immediately understood.
[Liang Tian Chi: Alas, how could we have forgotten this?]
[Ru Yi Jin Gu Bang: Indeed, although these fellows were intimidated by us, they don't know the extent of our power, nor do their masters!]
[Liu Gen Qing Jing Zhu: Although we know these fellows haven't truly given up their greedy intentions, their words are hard to refute.]
[Huang Zhong Li: Never mind that, is there really no room for negotiation?]
Hearing Huang Zhong Li's words, the magical artifacts of Xu Fang's lineage fell silent, unsure how to respond.
As Liu Gen Qing Jing Zhu had said, they all knew that the artifacts in the chat group were merely feigning submission and had not abandoned their covetous desires.
However, these artifacts were incredibly cunning. Knowing that Xu Fang's lineage of artifacts held a dominant position in the chat group, they chose not to confront them directly.
Thus, they shifted the blame to their respective masters, presenting themselves as powerless.
The crucial point was that even knowing these artifacts were using this tactic to fish in troubled waters, Xu Fang's lineage of artifacts didn't know how to retort.
Because what these artifacts said was true: magical artifacts are controlled by their masters and act according to their masters' will. Even if they didn't want to be enemies with Xu Fang's lineage of artifacts, they couldn't defy their masters, could they?
Xu Fang listened to the conversation in the chat group and felt a great headache.
Just moments ago, he felt his treasure trove and overwhelming numbers gave him an advantage, perhaps even bullying the other artifacts.
Now, it seemed he was too kind. If he wasn't going to be ruthless, they wouldn't show him any mercy!
However, Xu Fang understood something very clearly at this moment.
This matter had nothing to do with the attitude of those magical artifacts; it was all about their respective masters.
Xu Fang couldn't help but recall his time as the Good Wealth Boy in Buzhou Mountain, and a bitter smile crossed his face.
"Must I, once again, do something like this and just give away Penglai Immortal Island?"
Xu Fang shook his head. Penglai Immortal Island was his birthplace, the dojo of destiny; how could he willingly give it up?
In the chat group, Xu Fang's lineage of artifacts were at a loss for words, completely bewildered about what to do next.
The other artifacts also remained silent, waiting with tacit understanding, either to watch the show or to display their prowess and gain benefits later.
Seeing this situation, Liang Tian Chi couldn't hold back and quickly spoke.
[Liang Tian Chi: There's no other way, I'll go discuss it with Little Li Zi. Huang Zhong Li, don't worry, we won't abandon you, and we won't abandon our home!]
Liang Tian Chi spoke, and before Huang Zhong Li could respond, he hastily logged off.
Just as Xu Fang finished reading this message, Liang Tian Chi's voice echoed in his mind.
"Wait, Xu kid, I've contacted Huang Zhong Li through that unspeakable channel."
Liang Tian Chi got straight to the point with Xu Fang, without any preamble.
"Huang Zhong Li is about to emerge, and this is not good. It will expose Huang Zhong Li and Penglai Immortal Island."
The situation was urgent, and Liang Tian Chi quickly informed Xu Fang of the matter, urging him.
"We must quickly find a solution. We absolutely cannot just stand by and watch. You're full of clever ideas, so get your little brain working!"
Liang Tian Chi still held expectations for Xu Fang. After all, following Xu Fang to leave Penglai Island and travel through this Primordial world for so long, Xu Fang had often managed to overcome dangers unexpectedly and turn the tide.
At this moment, when many artifacts were helpless, they naturally placed their hopes on Xu Fang.
However, Liang Tian Chi was destined to be disappointed.
Xu Fang already knew the whole story. He had racked his brains earlier and still couldn't come up with any solution.
Hearing Liang Tian Chi's words, he simply shook his head.
"What solution can there be? You've seen how innate spiritual roots emerge before, haven't you? When the Gourd Vine emerged, did we manage to hide it?"
Liang Tian Chi, upon hearing this, felt a sense of loss and a jolt of shock.
"Could it be, we can only do as we did with the Innate Gourd that time?"
When the Innate Gourd Vine emerged, it drew powerful beings from all over Buzhou Mountain to search for treasures.
In the end, to avoid ending up with nothing, Xu Fang had to share the Innate Gourd with the great beings.
Liang Tian Chi, seeing Xu Fang bring up the old matter, trembled with apprehension and tentatively asked.
"Xu kid, you're not thinking of sharing Penglai Immortal Island with those great beings, are you?"
"I tell you, let alone Huang Zhong Li's opinion, I absolutely will not agree. I, Liang Tian Chi, would rather die and jump off here than do something so detrimental to our nation!"
Liang Tian Chi became indignant. Penglai Immortal Island was their birthplace. Yingzhou Island was found by Dong Wang Gong by chance, and they had to reluctantly lease it out, which already made him uneasy.
Now, hearing Xu Fang's implication, and bringing up the matter of the Innate Gourd Vine on Buzhou Mountain, he feared Xu Fang might cede some benefits to avoid losing too much.
This was an unacceptable outcome for Liang Tian Chi.
Yingzhou Island, though leased out, could still be reclaimed someday.
However, if the other two islands of Penglai were occupied by those heaven and earth great beings, reclaiming them would not be so easy.
After all, not everyone was as easy to deal with as Dong Wang Gong, or as susceptible to having leverage held over them!
"Really, when did I ever say I was going to give up on Penglai Immortal Island?"
Xu Fang transmitted his thoughts telepathically, his tone filled with helplessness.
He merely wanted to state the difficulty of the situation, yet Liang Tian Chi had already judged him as someone seeking glory by sacrificing his own interests.
Having transmigrated here, if one were to speak of it, Penglai Immortal Island was his home.
With Penglai Immortal Island, Xu Fang still had a place to belong in this Primordial world, not like a rootless duckweed drifting with the wind, unable to find peace of mind.
Without Penglai Immortal Island, he would lose his only refuge in this Primordial world.
Liang Tian Chi still couldn't understand Xu Fang's meaning, his mind filled with confusion.
"However, with that kind of reasoning, aren't you trying to recreate what happened on Buzhou Mountain?"
Hearing this, Xu Fang's expression immediately turned solemn as he replied to Liang Tian Chi.
"Brother Chi, Penglai Immortal Island is our birthplace, and it is where our home is."
"Have you ever seen anyone so generous as to offer their own home to be shared with others?"
However, even though Xu Fang spoke with righteous indignation, he still felt immense difficulty and had to admit the current predicament.
"Right now, I truly have no clue. This matter came too suddenly."
Xu Fang sighed. If he had been given time, and adequate preparation, he wouldn't be so troubled.
But now, where was there time for him to prepare?
"The situation is urgent, let us return to Penglai Island first and discuss further!"
Xu Fang looked towards the distant horizon, his eyes filled with unwavering resolve.
No matter what, Penglai Island was an inseparable part of Xu Fang in this Primordial world.
If he couldn't protect it, then if he really had no other choice, he would drag a few more fellows down with him to their graves!