On the other side of the battlefield, watching Xu Fang refute the great powers and wield his magical artifacts, Zhunti Daoist and Jieyin Daoist's eyes lit up. Xu Fang was truly at his wit's end!
Although they had heard long ago that Xu Fang could control many magical artifacts at once, the instant defeat of the artifacts launched earlier by the combined forces of the great powers proved that even with this unique divine ability, Xu Fang had his limits.
"Controlling several magical artifacts simultaneously is already astonishing. This Xu Fang is still so greedy, wanting to control all his artifacts. Does he really think he is uniquely blessed?"
Zhunti Daoist mocked, laughing at Xu Fang's overestimation of himself.
"My junior brother is right. Xu Fang has indeed overestimated himself. However, even if he only controlled a few artifacts, it wouldn't change much."
Jieyin Daoist chimed in. Even if Xu Fang had the self-awareness to control only a few artifacts, thereby unleashing their full power, the sheer disparity in numbers on the battlefield would render it incapable of altering the general tide.
Xu Fang likely realized this, and now, by repeating the same tactic, he was once again trying to control all his artifacts in an attempt to turn the situation around.
There was no need to even consider it; with the previous example, Xu Fang was merely inviting further humiliation.
"Haha! Senior brother, this is our opportunity!"
Zhunti Daoist laughed. Xu Fang's resistance was merely buying time, not only for himself but also for the two of them from the West!
Jieyin Daoist did not speak, but a voice suddenly sounded, responding to Zhunti Daoist.
"Zhunti Daoist, tell me, what do you mean by 'your opportunity'?"
"Tongtian!"
Upon hearing this, Zhunti Daoist suddenly realized what was happening. He turned around and met Jieyin Daoist's helpless expression and Tongtian's smiling face.
Zhunti Daoist was exasperated. Tongtian had been pestering them since earlier, not saying much, just staring at them and following them.
They were annoyed but could only vent their frustration in vain, as they were uncertain if they could truly fight this formidable opponent directly.
Moreover, the other two of the Sanqing were not far away, standing with Dijun and Donghuang Taiyi, creating a formidable alliance that left Zhunti Daoist and Jieyin Daoist feeling helpless.
Under such circumstances, let alone implementing their plan, even leaving this place seemed difficult.
"Stay put and don't cause trouble."
Tongtian coldly swept his gaze over the two brothers from the West, then turned his attention to the battlefield, his expression filled with worry.
"Is Daoist Xu Fang truly out of options, resorting to repeating the same tactic?"
Tongtian had always had a good impression of Xu Fang and did not wish to see him defeated and perish here.
Looking worriedly at the battlefield, Tongtian had already made up his mind. If all else failed, he would abandon these two useless fellows from the West and intervene to help Daoist Xu Fang!
Dijun and Donghuang Taiyi, seeing Xu Fang repeat his tactic, also felt that Xu Fang had exhausted all his tricks.
This should have been the best opportunity to strike, to kill the cornered Xu Fang and completely sever their karma.
However, Dijun and Donghuang Taiyi glanced at Taishang and Yuanshi beside them and couldn't help but sigh.
Xu Fang had been wary of them, requesting these two to monitor their every move.
Now, with the opportunity right before them, the presence of Taishang and Yuanshi prevented them from acting rashly.
Although they believed they could fight these two, any battle that ensued would likely be difficult to decide quickly.
By then, the dust would have already settled, and there would be no chance for them to intervene.
"So be it. Xu Fang is already at his wit's end. Without our intervention, he will perish at the hands of the great powers."
Donghuang Taiyi thought to himself. Although he felt a slight regret that Xu Fang would not die by his own hand,
Xu Fang's death was ultimately a good thing. With the current circumstances not permitting direct action, achieving the outcome was the best possible scenario.
"Therefore, the most important thing is the ownership of Penglai Immortal Island."
Donghuang Taiyi quickly understood the immediate priority and couldn't help but look at his elder brother, Dijun.
Dijun sensed his gaze and looked back, meeting Donghuang Taiyi's questioning eyes.
With Taishang and Yuanshi present, Dijun naturally couldn't say much. He nodded, giving Donghuang Taiyi a reassuring look.
Seeing this, Donghuang Taiyi was relieved, knowing that his elder brother had arranged everything and that Penglai Immortal Island would definitely belong to their demon clan!
Taishang and Yuanshi, observing Dijun and Donghuang Taiyi's exchange, were unaware of their intentions.
However, they couldn't dwell on it for long, as their gazes were fixed on the battlefield, filled with concern.
They had already planned in their minds that if the situation became critical, they would abandon Dijun and Donghuang Taiyi and intervene to help Xu Fang.
Under Xu Fang's command, the magical artifacts surrounding him rapidly dispersed in all directions.
The immense power of the artifacts emanated outwards, and the great powers, despite their mockery, dared not be negligent, quickly activating their defenses to resist.
However, they soon discovered that these artifacts were like before, all sound and no fury.
The power of the artifacts, though seemingly formidable, was merely superficial. They couldn't even break through their defenses, let alone harm them.
And these artifacts, which appeared to be charging at them, continued to surge past after encountering their defenses, as if unwilling to waste any time.
Seeing that things had unfolded as they expected, the great powers couldn't help but burst into laughter.
"Haha! Daoist Xu Fang, is this all you've got?"
"Alas, to be honest, your magical artifacts are far more sensible than you. Your awareness is inferior even to your artifacts!"
"And here I was, preparing for a great battle. What a waste of emotion!"
With Xu Fang's magical artifacts proving useless once again, the great powers naturally did not miss the opportunity, launching a new round of merciless mockery at Xu Fang.
Xu Fang's few helpers heard this and wore bitter smiles, feeling immensely dejected.
Daoist Xu Fang was not like this before. How could he be so unlike himself today?
Apart from saving those two younglings, he had essentially been a spectator, and no one knew what he was doing. Was he too anxious and flustered?
The Golden-Winged Peng and Ao Xue also felt a sense of helplessness, thinking that their senior was too anxious and had not unleashed the full power of his divine abilities.
With this thought, they looked up at the sky. If all else failed, they would pull their senior into Penglai Immortal Island to hold their ground and await reinforcements.
Xu Fang paid no mind to the mockery of the great powers. He saw the disappointment on the faces of his comrades but paid it no heed. Instead, he silently flew above everyone and shouted.
"Rise!"
The magical artifacts that had flown out had reached the edges of the battlefield. With Xu Fang's shout, they all erupted in a blinding light.