"Alas, both the Wu and Yao tribes were too clever for their own good!"
"Indeed. This has given that scoundrel Dong Wang Gong an opportunity. By the time the Wu and Yao tribes react, the Immortal Court's influence will have already grown, won't it?"
"I must say, sometimes it's best to be bold."
The magical artifacts sighed in unison.
With two powers locked in a stalemate, a new contender emerged with immense potential, yet one that couldn't be easily challenged.
Under such circumstances, the wisest choice was to observe, letting the opponent reveal themselves first. Perhaps one could even reap benefits from their struggle.
However, while the idea was sound, it became problematic if both sides thought the same way.
Currently, both the Wu and Yao tribes harbored this very plan, intending to let the other make the first move before seeking their own opportunity.
While they engaged in this polite yielding, Dong Wang Gong would not be so courteous; he would undoubtedly seize this chance to gather immortals.
By the time the Wu and Yao tribes realized something was amiss, Dong Wang Gong's power would have been established, leaving them with even deeper troubles.
One wondered if they would later regret their supposed cleverness and the missed opportunity to quell the Immortal Court.
Xu Fang, in the guise of the robot Xiao Bing, watched the Wu tribe's plan regarding the Immortal Court in the group video and was left speechless.
So, it turned out the Wu and Yao tribes, engaged in fierce battles across the Great Primordial World, had such a tacit understanding?
"However, this is good news for Dong Wang Gong, and good news for me as well."
Xu Fang breathed a sigh of relief. He had just been worried that with the establishment of the Immortal Court, the Wu and Yao tribes would feel threatened and immediately launch an attack on Yingzhou Island.
Currently, Yingzhou Island was only inhabited by the two lone figures of Dong Wang Gong and Xi Wang Mu. No matter how high their cultivation, they couldn't withstand the sheer numbers of the Wu and Yao tribes!
If that happened, not only would Dong Wang Gong and Xi Wang Mu perish, but his Yingzhou Island would also be occupied by the Wu and Yao tribes, making it impossible to reclaim.
Now, with the Wu and Yao tribes plotting against each other and delaying their actions, they hadn't attacked Dong Wang Gong and the Immortal Court. This presented an opportunity for Dong Wang Gong, and also for Xu Fang.
Dong Wang Gong was essentially granted a beginner's protection period, allowing him to recruit soldiers and build his forces, strengthening the Immortal Court.
He also had enough time to travel to Yingzhou Island and assert his claim over it with Dong Wang Gong.
Of course, the most crucial aspect was to make arrangements on Yingzhou Island, ensuring that after Dong Wang Gong's demise, it would not fall into the hands of the Wu and Yao tribes and would, like the Penglai Twin Islands, rejoin the fold.
"Now I can finally relax."
Xu Fang let out a sigh of relief. With this matter settled, he could proceed according to plan.
Xu Fang immediately stood up and called out to the Golden-Winged Great Peng Sculptor and Ao Xue.
"Come, I'll take you home!"
The Golden-Winged Great Peng Sculptor and Ao Xue looked at Xu Fang, who had instantly regained his strength, with astonishment.
What was going on with senior? He was barely alive just moments ago, and now he was so energetic?
However, Xu Fang clearly had no intention of explaining further. He mounted his cloud and departed.
Seeing this, the Golden-Winged Great Peng Sculptor and Ao Xue exchanged glances, shook their heads, and could only quickly follow.
They were eager to see what kind of place senior referred to as "home."
In Zixiao Palace, Dao Ancestor Hongjun absorbed all the surging destiny with great satisfaction.
"Dong Wang Gong and Xi Wang Mu acted swiftly. It was worth my bringing them the opportunity of Yingzhou Island."
Dao Ancestor Hongjun nodded. After becoming the leaders of the male and female immortals, Dong Wang Gong and Xi Wang Mu had been inactive for a while, which had frustrated him.
Upon investigation, he discovered that these two were still wandering the East Sea, searching for some Penglai Immortal Island.
Dao Ancestor Hongjun was displeased; wasn't this a waste of time?
He had appointed them as the leaders of the male and female immortals with high expectations, wanting them to help him gather the destiny of the Great Primordial World and stabilize his Saintly position.
Yet, these two were currently obsessed with finding a dojo, unable to extricate themselves, and not doing any actual business. What was the meaning of this?
Dao Ancestor Hongjun, unable to directly reprimand them, immediately used his great divine powers to guide Yingzhou Island before Dong Wang Gong and Xi Wang Mu.
As Dao Ancestor Hongjun had foreseen, after finding Yingzhou Island, Dong Wang Gong and Xi Wang Mu successfully refined it.
They then used this Yingzhou Island as their base, declared it to the world, and established the Immortal Court.
Now, across the Great Primordial World, countless immortals were flocking to the East Sea, intending to travel to Yingzhou Island and join the Immortal Court.
Dao Ancestor Hongjun was pleased with this outcome. The more immortals joined, the greater the destiny gathered, and the more it would benefit him.
"It seems Dong Wang Gong is truly my lucky star!"
Dao Ancestor Hongjun nodded in praise, but then his gaze sharpened, and he spoke coldly.
"However, even so, he is ultimately nothing more than a chess piece."
Dao Ancestor Hongjun shook his head. Even though Dong Wang Gong had helped him so much, his plans were already set. Dong Wang Gong was merely a tool.
He was a tool to gather destiny for him, and also a tool to later expose those rebellious beings, destined for destruction.
"Since I've already bestowed upon you the honor of being the leader of male immortals, and you've enjoyed a time of splendor, there's no reason for me to be merciful."
Dao Ancestor Hongjun smiled faintly. A favor for a favor. He and Dong Wang Gong were now unrelated; he couldn't care less whether he lived or died.
"There, that's how it is. Do you see? Dong Wang Gong is just a chess piece, a mere tool."
The Jade Butterfly of Creation projected the image of Dao Ancestor Hongjun in the group video and spoke at this moment.
"Therefore, robot Xiao Bing, as merely a minor acquired spiritual treasure, don't get involved in these grand affairs of the world."
Just now, this acquired minor spiritual treasure had been clamoring to find a living being to take it to Yingzhou Island to join the Immortal Court and pursue a brilliant future.
The magical artifacts in the group sneered. They already knew about Dong Wang Gong's situation and believed it to be a path to death.
Yet, this robot Xiao Bing, with its small stature and great ambition, refused to be convinced and argued with the other artifacts, even accusing them of hindering its path to greatness and preventing it from rising above.
The artifacts were also angered. Seeing that it was a lone acquired minor spiritual treasure, they had kindly offered advice, yet it treated them as villains?
They immediately requested the Jade Butterfly of Creation to open the video and show the robot Xiao Bing the situation with Dao Ancestor Hongjun, so it would be truly convinced.
At this moment, as the Jade Butterfly of Creation spoke, the other artifacts chimed in.
"Well? Little spiritual treasure, did you see it?"
"See it clearly, hear it clearly. The biggest mastermind is Dao Ancestor Hongjun. You still want to find Dong Wang Gong? Isn't that courting death?"
"Indeed. I'm already struggling to escape, and you're rushing headfirst into it!"
Xu Fang, in the guise of the robot Xiao Bing, was now utterly speechless.
"So, my Yingzhou Island was also manipulated by Dao Ancestor Hongjun?"