The elder on the giant willow wood, with a smile on his face, paused his smile upon hearing Xu Fang's words.
"Xu Fang, you actually recognized me?"
If he remembered correctly, he and Xu Fang had never met before, yet Xu Fang recognized him at a glance.
This meant all his meticulously prepared grand self-introduction was in vain!
"It's hard not to recognize you. Such a giant willow wood, and such an immense space. If I still didn't know the identity of Grand Pure Yang Mei, then I, Xu Fang, would truly have wasted so many years in the Primordial Era."
Xu Fang did not show any signs of timidity. Even when facing Grand Pure Yang Mei, who was once a prominent figure in the Primordial Era, he spoke with ease.
In the current world, the only ones capable of creating such a space, isolating him, the Golden-winged Great Peng and his three little followers, and a hoard of magical treasures, were either Yang Mei himself, who was originally a spatial demon god, or the one in the Purple霄 Palace.
Since this elder was not Dao Ancestor Hong Jun, the answer was obvious. It must be Grand Pure Yang Mei, who had merged with the Great Dao and retreated from the world after Dao Ancestor Hong Jun's integration with Heaven.
"You are indeed calm and collected, able to remain unperturbed in the face of change. I am greatly pleased!"
Yang Mei looked at Xu Fang's composed demeanor, nodded, and showed an appreciative expression.
Xu Fang was so intelligent and sharp, able to remain steadfast and composed even when facing an existence like himself. It was truly rare.
However, Xu Fang frowned at Yang Mei's words of appreciation.
"Grand Pure Yang Mei, I respect you as a senior mighty being of heaven and earth, but you cannot presume on your seniority, can you?"
Xu Fang always felt that Yang Mei looked at him as if he were a child, especially like a child he was nurturing.
Xu Fang cursed inwardly, "I treat you as a senior, and you treat me like your son. What kind of situation is this?"
"Grand Pure Yang Mei, we have no prior grievances. You have unreasonably detained me in this space. I request an explanation."
Xu Fang did not wish to waste more words with Yang Mei, and his tone became unfriendly.
After all, anyone who was walking along peacefully and was suddenly pulled into an unknown space would not have a pleasant tone.
Xu Fang's attitude only made the appreciation in Yang Mei's eyes grow stronger.
Ordinary beings, even mighty beings like the Three Pure Ones, would be respectful and dare not act presumptuously upon encountering him.
Yet, this Xu Fang, even knowing his identity and being detained in this space, remained neither humble nor arrogant.
This did not anger Yang Mei; instead, it made him even happier.
Only such an unyielding Xu Fang was worthy of his appreciation and worth their investment along with Hong Jun.
And Xu Fang's attitude towards an existence at the pinnacle of heaven and earth like himself clearly indicated that he had some backing.
This made Yang Mei even more delighted. Xu Fang was indeed not simple, hiding many trump cards they didn't know about!
Seeing Xu Fang's impatient look, Yang Mei hurriedly suppressed his inner joy and spoke.
"Little friend Xu Fang, do not be in a hurry. I have no ill intentions."
"You call this no ill intentions? Heh heh!"
Xu Fang chuckled. I was on my way, and I was directly pulled into this unknown space. Even if it wasn't ill intentions, it wasn't exactly good intentions, was it?
Moreover, what's with "Little friend Xu Fang"? It always felt like Yang Mei was addressing a child, which was truly unbearable!
Forget it. If it doesn't work out, I'll just teleport away. I won't waste time here with Yang Mei!
Just as Xu Fang was thinking this, Yang Mei smiled even more brilliantly. Xu Fang's attitude further proved that he indeed had the strength to overturn the table with him!
"Xu Fang, you don't need to be so angry. I am here to formally get to know you. I have been paying attention to you for a long time."
Yang Mei said patiently, but Xu Fang clearly wasn't interested, even appearing somewhat disgusted.
Damn it, if it were a beautiful and alluring female immortal, that would be one thing. What's the point of being noticed by an old man!
Seeing Xu Fang's anger brewing, Yang Mei quickly continued.
"Don't worry, I have no ill intentions. It's just that my friend and I both admire you greatly. We both believe that the transcendence of immortals, and even the transcendence of all beings in the Primordial Era, lies with you."
Yang Mei cut to the chase, revealing his thoughts directly. Not knowing what trump cards this junior possessed, he decided not to play any tricks.
"Transcendence?"
Xu Fang was startled upon hearing this.
"Yes, transcendence."
Yang Mei nodded, descended, landed beside Xu Fang, looked up at the unseen Primordial sky above, and sighed with emotion.
"Xu Fang, don't you feel that no matter how vast the Primordial world is, it is still not free? All beings suffer, thinking that reaching the Saint realm is transcendence."
"However, how could they know that there are even more powerful beings beyond the Saint realm? Even Saints cannot achieve transcendence!"
Xu Fang looked at Yang Mei as he mused emotionally and instantly understood Yang Mei's intention. He shook his head.
"I am living very well right now. I have no intention of opposing that one."
Xu Fang shook his head and denied it. Even if he had the intention to resist the Great Dao, he would never reveal it.
Who knew if this person, who called himself Grand Pure Yang Mei, was a manifestation of the Great Dao trying to trick him, to catch him in the act?
Yang Mei smiled upon hearing Xu Fang's words, clearly understanding Xu Fang's concerns, and spoke to appease him.
"Don't worry, I am not like that fool Hong Jun, becoming a puppet under that one. I have already attained the Hunyuan realm and embarked on another path."
"Then you, the capable one, should take on the burden. You and your friend can lead all beings in the Primordial Era to transcendence. I have no interest."
Xu Fang smiled. This Yang Mei, already a Hunyuan Saint, was still trying to recruit him, a mere quasi-saint shrimp. Was he running out of cannon fodder and had come for him?
Even if you are a Hunyuan Saint, so what? With the chat group, you can't keep me here if I want to leave. Why be polite?
Yang Mei and his so-called friends were up to something. It was best for me not to get involved!
Yang Mei showed no displeasure at Xu Fang's attitude. He looked at Xu Fang, still with a smile on his face.
"Let's not talk about this for now. Consider it, and answer me when you've thought it through."
Yang Mei's expression of certainty made Xu Fang increasingly annoyed. Why did he feel like he was being controlled by Yang Mei?
Just as he was about to retort, Yang Mei interrupted him with a wave of his hand and said.
"This is our first meeting, and it holds great significance. As a senior, how can I not have a token of appreciation?"
As Yang Mei spoke, he waved his large hand, and a treasure floated up from his body, appearing before him, its radiance shimmering.
"You've been paying attention to me for so long, don't you know my reputation as the treasure seeker of the Primordial Era? What kind of treasure is this!"
Xu Fang responded nonchalantly. Even as a senior, Yang Mei's collection of treasures might not be as vast as his own. What kind of treasure could he produce?
However, as the light faded and the true appearance of the treasure was revealed, Xu Fang exclaimed in surprise!