Realizing that he wasn't the only transmigrator in this primordial world, Xu Fang was overjoyed.
"So that's how it is, I'm not alone!"
Xu Fang was so happy he almost wept. Although he had met many beings and formed many bonds since transmigrating to this primordial world,
there was still a deep sense of loneliness within him.
Because, in the final analysis, he was not a native of this primordial world. He had transmigrated from another world and appeared here.
Therefore, even though he had forged a formidable reputation in the primordial world, there were things in the depths of his heart that he could never express.
Now, seeing these familiar characters and symbols, knowing that another being existed who was also a transmigrator, wasn't that a cause for celebration?
"Isn't this like old friends meeting in a foreign land, tears flowing freely?"
Xu Fang thought with a smile, becoming even happier. He grew more and more expectant of meeting this fellow countryman he had yet to see.
However, this joy and anticipation didn't last long. The smile on Xu Fang's face gradually faded, replaced by extreme solemnity.
Under normal circumstances, two fellow countrymen meeting in a foreign land would be a joyous occasion. As the saying goes, meeting an old acquaintance in a strange land, how much more so a meeting across worlds?
Yet, Xu Fang had read widely in his previous life. He knew that imagination was beautiful, but reality was cruel.
In those transmigration novels from his past life, when two transmigrators met, there was no weeping of old friends reuniting. Instead, it was "old friends meeting, knives in the back!"
After all, who wouldn't want to stand at the peak of power after transmigrating and starting a new life? Who would want someone who knew their origins to become a great hidden danger!
Thinking of this, Xu Fang completely lost his previous joy. Instead, he became increasingly anxious and uneasy.
He wondered if this suspected transmigrator had left such a message at the Nine Gates of Kunlun Mountain as a form of secret code, or to lure him in.
"Regardless, people's hearts are unpredictable. I should first figure out what these symbols mean!"
Xu Fang put aside his thoughts and began to ponder the meaning of these symbols.
"These look like English, but unfortunately, my English is terrible, I don't understand them at all!"
Xu Fang looked at the string of symbols appearing in his mind, feeling increasingly helpless.
"If it were Pinyin, I could at least sound it out. English... wait, Pinyin!"
A flash of inspiration struck Xu Fang. He immediately had an idea and began to spell out the string of symbols using the spelling skills he had learned since childhood.
After a series of corrections and adding punctuation, Xu Fang finally pieced together the string of symbols into a complete sentence.
"To open the door, find the key, go to Chaos!"
Xu Fang whispered, then jumped up. So this was truly the Pinyin he was most familiar with!
All his previous thoughts were in vain. He had typed so many words using Pinyin in his past life, how could he have forgotten this possibility for a moment!
"Senior, are you alright? Are you okay?"
"Senior, one failure doesn't mean anything. Wipe your tears and keep going!"
"Senior, don't worry, you haven't said anything, and we won't. Yuan Shi and Tong Tian are likely not gossipy people, so they probably won't leak this matter!"
The Golden-Winged Great Peng, Ao Xue, and the Little Qilin, seeing Xu Fang's face change repeatedly and hearing him mutter continuously, even jumping up high, were astonished.
Thinking that Xu Fang was still dwelling on his failure in the treasure hunt, they all tried to comfort him.
Hearing their voices, Xu Fang came back to his senses and realized his失态 (loss of composure). He quickly composed himself and said,
"I am fine, I am alright. There's no need to worry. Let's depart!"
The Golden-Winged Great Peng and the other two exchanged bitter smiles.
Did your demeanor just now look like you were fine?
You were almost possessed, weren't you? They even suspected Xu Fang might have developed a heart demon!
However, before they could say anything more, Xu Fang had already gone up to the Treasure Distribution Rock by himself. Helplessly, they hurried to follow.
"Little Xu, what's going on?"
The spiritual artifacts, unable to hold back any longer, pushed the Sky Measuring Ruler forward to ask. Xu Fang vaguely dismissed them.
Regarding matters concerning his origin, neither living beings nor spiritual artifacts needed to know. Especially after witnessing the divine power of the Harmonious Beast Lu Wu, Xu Fang felt it was best to keep these things buried.
"Senior, where are we heading this time?"
The Golden-Winged Great Peng asked, and Ao Xue and the Little Qilin also looked curious.
Perhaps Senior thought that the best way to cure the failure of the treasure hunt was to continue treasure hunting, to cover up the failure with success?
"To Chaos... no, let's return to the East Sea!"
Xu Fang almost blurted out "Chaos" but managed to correct himself in time and changed his words.
Although Xu Fang had deciphered the information left by the nine stone gates and pieced it together into a complete sentence pointing to a destination,
Xu Fang did not follow the instructions to head to the Sea of Chaos to search for any keys.
Who knew what the suspected transmigrator intended by leaving such information at the Nine Gates of Kunlun Mountain?
Perhaps it was a lure, intended to draw him to the Sea of Chaos and kill him, thereby ensuring the sole legitimacy of the transmigrator.
And he knew nothing about this being, his cultivation realm, and other aspects were all question marks.
If he rashly went there, he might truly fall victim to foul play. It would be a wasted trip to his death, something Xu Fang would never do!
Moreover, the Sea of Chaos was vast and trackless. Going there based solely on a single sentence would be like searching for a needle in a haystack!
"However, I have noted this sentence. I want to see what this fellow is up to!"
Xu Fang's decision not to set off for Chaos immediately did not mean he would abandon the matter.
To unravel these mysteries, Xu Fang would eventually venture into the Sea of Chaos.
Just as Xu Fang was contemplating this and intending to return to the East Sea, a sudden anomaly occurred.
The stone gate suddenly shone with light, and the face of the Harmonious Beast Lu Wu became increasingly clear.
"This is!"
Xu Fang and the others, standing on the Treasure Distribution Rock, watched this scene with great astonishment, not knowing what was happening.
This turn of events was too sudden, capturing all their attention.
As the stone gate began to glow, eight energies converged from Kunlun Mountain, precisely from the locations of the eight stone gates they had just searched.
These energies converged and fell upon the stone gate, which began to vibrate. Following this, a dazzling beam of light shot out.
And within the multitude of lights, the figure of the Harmonious Beast Lu Wu emerged.
"The Harmonious Beast Lu Wu has been resurrected?"
Xu Fang and the others understood as they witnessed this scene. So this was how the Harmonious Beast Lu Wu was reborn!