Seeing that Liang Tian Chi and Qi Bao Miao Shu had reached an agreement in the group chat, Xu Fang also exited the chat, awaiting the implementation of their plan to trick Daoist Zhun Ti.
As expected, a moment later, the voice of Liang Tian Chi rang in his ear again.
"Little Xu, later I will be directly swept away by that Qi Bao Miao Shu. You don't need to mind me, I can help you turn the tables!"
"Indeed, after being educated by Brother Liang Tian Chi, I have profoundly realized my mistakes. I will show mercy."
The words of Qi Bao Miao Shu also sounded in his ear at this moment.
Hearing this, Xu Fang felt a mix of amusement and helplessness. He glanced at Daoist Zhun Ti.
At this moment, Daoist Zhun Ti was still pouring spiritual power into Qi Bao Miao Shu, trying to urge it on while feeling bewildered.
"What is going on? This treasure isn't working well today!"
Xu Fang didn't know whether to be happy or sad for Daoist Zhun Ti.
It wasn't simply that the magical treasure wasn't working well; it had already defected without anyone noticing!
Now, with the actors in place, the show was about to begin!
"Daoist Zhun Ti, how dare you deceive me like this!"
Xu Fang suddenly shouted, his face filled with indignant fury.
"How extraordinary is my Liang Tian Chi? How dare your mere Qi Bao Miao Shu try to sweep away my Liang Tian Chi?"
"Liang Tian Chi, suppress him for me!"
As Xu Fang spoke, his spiritual power flowed incessantly into Liang Tian Chi. The artifact instantly erupted with a dazzling radiance, and the energy of merit permeated the surroundings limitlessly.
Immediately after, with a wave of Xu Fang's hand, Liang Tian Chi surged towards Daoist Zhun Ti with the force of thunder.
Seeing Liang Tian Chi approaching with divine might, Qi Bao Miao Shu remained still. Daoist Jie Yin hurriedly spoke.
"Junior Brother Zhun Ti, why don't we join forces to subdue this fellow? The treasure won't escape us!"
"Senior Brother Jie Yin, it seems we can only do so. Qi Bao Miao Shu, counterattack!"
Upon hearing Daoist Jie Yin's suggestion, Daoist Zhun Ti was moved and prepared to abandon the idea of sweeping away the treasure, intending to suppress and seize it honestly.
However, as a massive radiance burst from Qi Bao Miao Shu, Daoist Zhun Ti felt his magical treasure was functional again. He immediately shouted and poured his spiritual power unceasingly into Qi Bao Miao Shu.
Instantly, the two magical treasures unleashed powerful auras in mid-air, once again confronting each other.
However, in this confrontation, Qi Bao Miao Shu had gained the upper hand, forcing the pressure of Liang Tian Chi to recede.
"Haha! This treasure is finally working normally!"
Seeing this, Daoist Zhun Ti burst into laughter, feeling a surge of elation. His previous frustration vanished.
This treasure had finally returned to normal. Now, he just needed to unleash its power and sweep away Liang Tian Chi!
Daoist Jie Yin, however, did not get carried away. Maintaining a cautious demeanor, he looked at Xu Fang.
He saw that although Xu Fang was still maintaining his control over Liang Tian Chi, his face was flushed red and he was covered in sweat, clearly struggling to continue.
Seeing this, Daoist Jie Yin nodded and called out to Daoist Zhun Ti.
"Junior Brother Zhun Ti, if not now, then when!"
Daoist Zhun Ti heard this and also noticed Xu Fang's state of near collapse. His heart rejoiced.
He poured spiritual power from both his hands into Qi Bao Miao Shu, and the treasure's full might was finally unleashed.
Xu Fang felt a tremendous pressure surging towards him and quickly dodged backward.
With this dodge, his connection with Liang Tian Chi was severed. The two beams of light from the treasures in the sky flickered simultaneously, and then the radiance of Qi Bao Miao Shu enveloped Liang Tian Chi.
"No!"
"My Liang Tian Chi!"
Xu Fang stretched out his hand and cried out loudly, feigning profound grief.
"Exaggerated!"
Qi Bao Miao Shu and Liang Tian Chi, in a rare moment of accord, gave Xu Fang's acting skills a very low rating.
Daoist Jie Yin and Daoist Zhun Ti, unaware of this, burst into laughter at the sight.
"Truly overestimating yourself, now you're suffering the consequences!"
"Indeed, I shall take this Liang Tian Chi. Thank you, fellow Daoist, for the gift! Qi Bao Miao Shu, sweep!"
As Daoist Zhun Ti's words fell, Qi Bao Miao Shu erupted with a dazzling light, pouring down and instantly overpowering Liang Tian Chi.
Liang Tian Chi trembled, then was firmly enclosed by the light and instantly vanished from its original spot.
Xu Fang, meanwhile, collapsed to the ground, putting on a show of utter devastation.
"Liang Tian Chi!"
"My Liang Tian Chi!"
When Liang Tian Chi reappeared, it was already in Daoist Zhun Ti's hand.
The artifact was encased in a thick layer of light, trembling ceaselessly as if trying to break free.
"Heh heh, quite a spirited treasure!"
Daoist Zhun Ti chuckled, "Suppressed by Qi Bao Miao Shu, no matter how much you struggle, it's useless. Once I deal with your former master, you'll be mine!"
As Daoist Zhun Ti spoke, he prepared to put away Liang Tian Chi. With the suppression from Qi Bao Miao Shu's power, Xu Fang could no longer control the artifact.
Now, as long as he killed Xu Fang and refined the treasure, it would be his forever.
Just then, Xu Fang suddenly stood up and brushed the dust off his legs.
"Let me tell you, my magical treasure is rather hot to the touch."
"Hm?"
Daoist Zhun Ti looked at Xu Fang, bewildered. How could this person's emotional management be so smooth? Wasn't he just heartbroken moments ago? How did he recover so quickly?
At this moment, an anomaly occurred.
The light surrounding Liang Tian Chi suddenly vanished, and the artifact was instantly free.
"I told you to stop being shameless, but you left your face behind for me!"
Liang Tian Chi roared angrily, the entire artifact vibrating as three beams of light shot out, heading straight for Daoist Zhun Ti's face.
"This is!"
Daoist Zhun Ti knew something was wrong. Qi Bao Miao Shu had failed again!
He quickly turned his head, but at such close range and with such instantaneous speed, the three beams of light grazed his face, causing black smoke to billow.
"Junior Brother Zhun Ti, are you alright?"
Seeing this, Daoist Jie Yin rushed over.
"It's fine, it's fine. Qi Bao Miao Shu has a minor issue."
Daoist Zhun Ti waved his hand. He had no idea why Qi Bao Miao Shu had malfunctioned at such a critical moment.
He disregarded the injuries on his face and quickly poured his spiritual power into Qi Bao Miao Shu, intending to regain control of Liang Tian Chi before Xu Fang did.
However, Xu Fang remained completely still, watching quietly.
Daoist Zhun Ti's spiritual power surged, but as it began to rise, he immediately dispersed it.
"What?"
Daoist Jie Yin was confused and quickly asked.
If they didn't regain control of the treasure now, were they just going to wait for that fellow to reclaim it?
"Senior Brother, I don't feel quite right!"
Daoist Zhun Ti's face was filled with sorrow and distress, his expression miserable.
"That was the Three Light Divine Water just now!"
If he had mobilized his spiritual power again, he would have accelerated the effects of the Three Light Divine Water, and that would have been too late to regret!