Xu Fang watched as the situation escalated, the Chaos Bell’s might overpowering all others and declaring ownership over him.
Xu Fang found it laughable. In just a few words, his ownership was decided, and he was to be forced into joining the demon race?
However, his three currently possessed magical artifacts, facing the combined forces of the Chaos Bell and the God Slaying Spear, remained unyielding and argued their case with great spirit, deeply moving Xu Fang.
Though the Heaven Measuring Ruler spoke with an air of seniority, the Ruyi Golden Cudgel sighed with dejection, and the Six Roots Pure Bamboo walked a path of melancholy with no turning back—
In summary, his magical artifacts, despite their individual personalities and various flaws,
were reliable and truly stood by him in times of need. Facing the Chaos Bell, backed by the entire demon race, they showed no fear and met it head-on.
Yet, Xu Fang also knew that this struggle might not change the Chaos Bell’s mind.
“It seems I must use my identity as the group leader.”
Xu Fang sighed inwardly, preparing to speak as the group leader and strictly prohibit any illegal decisions regarding his ownership.
Protecting Xu Fang is everyone’s responsibility, starting with the group leader!
At this moment, the group chat was still in turmoil, with the Heaven Measuring Ruler and the other two artifacts locked in a fierce dispute with the Chaos Bell.
[Heaven Measuring Ruler: Chaos Bell, we all exist in the Great Desolation. Always leave a little room for maneuver. If you dare lay a hand on my master, I will never forgive you!]
[Chaos Bell: You won't forgive me, is that it? When the time comes, I’ll have Emperor Tai Yi refine you, and we’ll see if you still dare speak!]
[Ruyi Golden Cudgel: Let go of my boss! If you have a problem, come at me! I’ll poke a hole in that giant skull of yours!]
[Six Roots Pure Bamboo: I wish you an early death, to be forever alone and cold in the boundless darkness!]
[Chaos Bell: Enough, you three. Stop your pointless bickering. Xu Fang is mine. With his divine abilities, the demon race’s unification of the Great Desolation will be within reach!]
[Heaven Measuring Ruler: You’re going too far! Huang Zhong Li, what’s wrong with you? Someone is plotting against your brother, yet you remain silent!]
After scolding the Chaos Bell, the Heaven Measuring Ruler then tagged Huang Zhong Li, inquiring about his silence.
Hearing this, the other magical artifacts also remembered that Huang Zhong Li had a deep connection with Xu Fang, even recognizing him as a brother. It was Huang Zhong Li who gave him the nickname "Little Li Zi."
How could it be that now, with the Chaos Bell plotting to control Xu Fang and bring him under the dominion of the demon race, and with Xu Fang’s three artifacts confronting the Chaos Bell, Huang Zhong Li appeared to be an outsider?
[Huang Zhong Li: Alas, Heaven Measuring Ruler, why are you arguing with him? What’s there to argue about?]
[Heaven Measuring Ruler: So, Huang Da Li Zi, you have a handsome appearance and a kind heart, yet you too have betrayed Little Li Zi and wish to defect to the demon race!]
[Chaos Bell: Heh heh, this is called knowing what’s what. Heaven Measuring Ruler, will the three of you continue to resist futilely?]
[Huang Zhong Li: Why are you barking here again? Do you really think I care about your demon race? Let me ask you, how will you tell Emperor Tai Yi about my Little Li Zi’s divine abilities? If I recall correctly, in the Great Desolation, only Little Li Zi can understand the speech of magical artifacts, right?]
[Chaos Bell: .]
The Chaos Bell was speechless. It suddenly realized, just as Huang Zhong Li had said, that in this world, only Xu Fang could communicate with magical artifacts.
Therefore, even if it understood the power of Xu Fang’s divine abilities, which could alter the Great Desolation if utilized, it was impossible to inform Emperor Tai Yi!
It couldn’t possibly ask Xu Fang to tell Emperor Tai Yi about his divine abilities, and then have Emperor Tai Yi detain Xu Fang for treasure hunting, could it?
The magical artifacts in the group chat also awoke. They had been so caught up in arguing about Xu Fang’s ownership that they had overlooked such a fundamental fact!
[Jade Butterfly of Creation: Damn! I forgot about that! Brother Ruler, I was just trying to gauge the intentions of other artifacts, I had no ulterior motives!]
[Heaven Measuring Ruler: Heh heh!]
You cunning old fox, if I believe you again, I'll be truly foolish.
No more talk, I'll blacklist the Western faction and their artifacts, and fight them every time I see them.
[Enlightenment Tea Tree: I wanted to tell you all earlier, but you were arguing so fiercely that I didn’t get a chance to interject.]
[Jade Butterfly of Creation: Interject with what? Watching the show like this feels great!]
[Huang Zhong Li: So, I don’t even know what they are arguing about. What’s the point of winning? Who will go and tell Emperor Tai Yi, or the Western faction, or the Three Pure Ones?]
[All Magical Artifacts: .]
So, while everyone was arguing earth-shatteringly, these three were just quietly watching the show!
A moment of silence fell upon the group chat, everyone unsure of what to say.
However, the Heaven Measuring Ruler and the other two, having finally gained the upper hand, had no intention of letting them off the hook.
[Heaven Measuring Ruler: Hey, that Bell, come out! You dared to snatch Little Li Zi, why are you silent now? Hurry up! Come and wipe us out!]
[Ruyi Golden Cudgel: And that tree from the Western faction, speak up! How will you notify Daoist Zhun Ti?]
[Six Roots Pure Bamboo: Heh heh! It should be shared equally. Earlier, a certain sword also made quite a fuss!]
[Chaos Bell: .]
[Seven Treasures Wonderful Tree:]
[Qing Ping Sword: .]
You three, just name yourselves directly! This kind of veiled accusation makes it impossible to refute, no matter how much you want to!
However, at this moment, everyone understood that even though they knew Xu Fang’s innate divine abilities were sufficient to alter the Great Desolation single-handedly, they could only watch.
After all, in the Great Desolation, the only one capable of communicating with magical artifacts was Xu Fang himself.
Even if they had the intention to deceive Xu Fang, the Heaven Measuring Ruler and the other two were not pushovers; how could they let them succeed?
Helplessly, everyone had to abandon their thoughts of contending for Xu Fang.
[Enlightenment Tea Tree: Alright, alright, let this matter pass. Everyone, don’t take it to heart!]
Seeing the somber mood in the group chat, the Enlightenment Tea Tree quickly stepped in to smooth things over.
However, no one responded, clearly indicating that after this incident, a rift had formed between the magical artifacts.
Seeing this, Xu Fang breathed a sigh of relief. With a thought, the message he had entered was instantly deleted.
Just moments ago, he had almost pressed send, intending to use his authority as group leader to prohibit any decisions regarding his ownership.
“Big sister is really something! What was I anxiously rushing about for?”
Xu Fang shook his head, realizing he had been too hasty and had gotten confused along with these magical artifacts.
He was the only one who could communicate with magical artifacts, and he clearly wouldn’t be foolish enough to betray himself.
I just want to ask, even if the magical artifacts in the group knew these things, how could they tell their masters?
This was an absolute information blockade, insurmountable by anyone!