Xu Fang was about to break the formation and claim the treasure when he saw the unusual phenomenon before him, leaving him speechless.
He had been uneasy the entire journey, and now that he was on the verge of obtaining a treasure, such a grand display for its emergence – what was this all about!
Witnessing the light flowing and the primordial aura surging, the Primordial Formation materialized.
Xu Fang hardened his heart, gritted his teeth, and surged his magical power through both hands, preparing to forcefully break the formation.
Mount Buzhou had flight restrictions. Even with the treasure light shining, it would take time for everyone to arrive. Xu Fang could completely seize this period to get the Primordial Gourd into his possession.
However, just as Xu Fang was about to make his move, several voices echoed through the air.
“What is that creature over there trying to do? Is it trying to kill us all?”
“Mother Vine, I told you not to create such a spectacle for a treasure’s emergence, but you insisted!”
“Yes, with this grand formation now operating, if this guy makes a move, we’ll all be doomed!”
“Do you think I wanted this? Isn’t this how all primordial spiritual roots emerge?”
“Enough, enough! This creature is about to act. The top-grade Primordial Spiritual Treasure we were promised seems to have downgraded significantly.”
“Downgrading is acceptable, but I fear if this hothead acts, we’ll all be finished!”
“I don’t want to be a primordial spiritual root in my next life. Too many rules, no freedom at all!”
Hearing these words, Xu Fang’s hand, which had been suspended in mid-air, slowly lowered, and his magical power dissipated on its own.
The reputation of primordial spiritual roots was renowned throughout the Great Wilderness, blessed by heaven, but correspondingly, they were also subject to many restrictions imposed by the heavens and earth.
Take his eldest sister, the Yellow Bell Fruit, for example. Her fruit could allow a humble plant like himself to transform into a human, born with the realm of a Great Luo Golden Immortal. Yet, he himself could not enjoy such benefits, only able to wait patiently for the opportune moment of emergence.
Like the Primordial Gourd Vine and its seven offspring before him, even though they had long since matured, they had to follow the rules, releasing treasure light and emerging slowly.
“So, why are you primordial spiritual roots so troublesome!”
Xu Fang couldn’t help but complain. If it were any other treasure, he would have simply broken the formation and taken it, without all these unnecessary rules!
As soon as these words were spoken, the Gourd Vine swayed violently, and the seven Primordial Gourds all rocked, exclaiming in shock.
“Holy crap! This guy can hear us!”
“No way! A creature that can communicate with treasures is unheard of!”
“Have you heard anyone say, your divine ability is so cool!”
The Primordial Gourds spoke one after another, swaying their bodies, utterly stunned by Xu Fang’s innate mystique, their shock lingering for a long time.
After swaying for a while, the Primordial Gourd Vine slowly stopped and spoke tentatively.
“Little Li Zi?”
Hearing the Primordial Gourd Vine call him by his nickname, Xu Fang was not surprised.
Given the Primordial Gourd Vine’s tier, and being a heavenly spiritual root like his eldest sister, the Yellow Bell Fruit, even if it hadn’t become a formal member of the chat group, it could certainly eavesdrop.
As for the seven Primordial Gourds on it, they were clearly a step below, completely bewildered and unaware of why their mother vine was speaking to him.
Just as Xu Fang was about to respond, the Sky Measuring Ruler extended a corner from the Seven Treasures Exquisite Pagoda and spoke first.
“Yo, Primordial Gourd Vine! Little Xu, you’re doing great, hurry up and take them!”
“Sky Measuring Ruler, you want to kill me! You know the limitations of primordial spiritual roots as well as I do.”
The Primordial Gourd Vine chided, “Forcefully breaking the formation, let alone my seven children, even I might not be able to withstand it.”
“Little Li Zi, don’t be surprised that I know your name. I can’t explain this to you.”
“Let me be direct. You and your eldest sister, Yellow Bell Fruit, are among the top ten heavenly spiritual roots. You can’t harm me!”
Xu Fang smiled slightly. Unable to explain? Wasn’t it just a chat group? Why act so mysterious? If he hadn’t known, he really would have thought there was a magical artifact internet in the Great Wilderness.
“Alright, Sister Teng, I promise you.”
Xu Fang agreed. Since they had put it this way, if he forcefully broke the formation, he would only destroy the opportunity on the Primordial Gourd Vine.
At that time, not only would he be heartbroken, but he also wouldn’t know how to face the reprimands from Sister Huang in the future.
Therefore, Xu Fang naturally agreed to go with the flow.
However, after agreeing, Xu Fang’s thoughts turned, and he spoke.
“But, Sister Teng, if I wait here and observe, and then the immortals swarm over, I won’t get anything. I might as well destroy it, so no one gets anything!”
“There are others? Hmm, indeed, many creatures are approaching this area.”
After sensing for a moment, the Primordial Gourd Vine spoke.
“This is difficult. I sense that among the approaching creatures, their destiny with us is even greater than yours.”
“In this case, Little Li Zi, you might have to part with us due to fate.”
“How can that be! I’m not convinced!”
The Sky Measuring Ruler chimed in at this moment.
“My Little Li Zi traveled a long way. To ensure your safe emergence, ending up with nothing – wouldn’t that be a wasted effort?”
Hearing this, Xu Fang couldn’t help but secretly give the Sky Measuring Ruler a thumbs-up.
As expected of Brother Ruler, he had been with him for so long, and as soon as he started, it knew what he was planning.
Xu Fang immediately echoed.
“Yes, it’s not that we are being too greedy for treasures, but we genuinely don’t want to toil for nothing and end up working for others.”
“If there’s truly no other way, I’ll have to act. If I can’t have it, no one else will!”
As Xu Fang spoke, he once again raised his hands, his magical power surging, preparing to forcefully break the formation.
“You attack as soon as words fail! Why are you so domineering!”
“No, fellow Daoist, speak properly, put your hands down, don’t be so narrow-minded!”
“Yes, believe that the beauty of the world is interconnected with you!”
“Mom, I don’t want to die, I haven’t seen the Great Wilderness yet!”
“If you can’t have it, you destroy it. Your mindset is not right!”
Seeing Xu Fang’s fierce demeanor, ready to act, the Primordial Gourds panicked and shouted repeatedly.
Xu Fang remained unmoved, not approaching the Primordial Gourd, displaying the posture of a destroyer: “If I can’t have it, no one will.”
“Wait!”
Seeing Xu Fang like this, the Primordial Gourd Vine quickly spoke to stop him.
“I really don’t know what to say about you. You’re just seeking an opportunity, right? Why act like this?”
“Alright, alright, stop pretending. As fellow spiritual roots, how could you be so heartless? You’re just trying to pressure me, aren’t you?”
“Don’t worry, all spiritual roots are family. You discovered us first, and you call me Sister Teng, how could I not look out for you?”
Hearing this, Xu Fang rubbed his head. Had he overacted?
However, listening to the Primordial Gourd Vine’s words, there was indeed room for maneuver here!