"Xu Fang? He's here too?"
"No way, this great devil, great philanthropist, is also here, yet we can't see him?"
"Where is he?"
The beings present, hearing Taishang's words, looked around, searching for Xu Fang's figure.
Although they didn't know why Xu Fang was here or why he hadn't appeared, they all understood very well that with Xu Fang's possessive nature towards treasures, the opportunities and treasures here would likely fall into Xu Fang's hands.
Wasn't Taishang's earlier statement meant to have Xu Fang take the treasure before discussing matters?
Xu Fang, invisible with the Golden-Winged Great Peng and others, was watching the show. Seeing Taishang's words causing the beings present to become uneasy, he felt a sense of helplessness.
"Speaking logically, if we remain hidden like this, Senior Taishang shouldn't be able to discover us, right?"
The Golden-Winged Great Peng was quite perplexed. However, Xu Fang couldn't answer his question, which he found strange.
"Senior, shouldn't we reveal ourselves?" Ao Xue asked. Since Taishang had already seen through them, their continued invisibility seemed like self-deception.
"No hurry, let's wait," Xu Fang said with a smile.
He was waiting for an opportunity to strike. Even though Taishang had mentioned his presence, some beings might still act recklessly and court disaster. Xu Fang was waiting for precisely such a chance.
At this moment, Randeng Daoren also regained his senses, feeling indignant.
He had initially thought Taishang was genuinely uninterested in competing for treasures. Now, it seemed he truly was not.
However, it wasn't enough for Taishang not to want the treasure; he had, with just a few words, directly assigned what should have been his own opportunity to Xu Fang. What was this all about?
Did he really think that Randeng, a dignified cosmic powerhouse, didn't care about his reputation? At the very least, he should have consulted him, to save face. This was pure insult!
Randeng Daoren saw the beings present whispering amongst themselves, discussing whether he dared to protect this opportunity and treasure, which rightfully belonged to him, under the dual pressure of Taishang and Xu Fang.
This made Randeng Daoren even more furious. Seeing that Xu Fang had not appeared for a long time, Randeng Daoren calmed down from his initial panic.
"It must be that Taishang, wanting the treasure but not wanting to reveal his intentions, deliberately used Xu Fang's name to deceive me, wanting me to retreat so he could claim the treasure for himself!"
This thought arose in Randeng Daoren's mind. Seeing that Xu Fang's figure had not appeared, and Taishang remained silent, he became even more convinced of this idea. His mind raced, and a plan formed.
"Since fellow Daoist Xu Fang is here, and fellow Daoist Taishang spoke thus, I shall cede this opportunity to fellow Daoist Xu Fang."
Randeng Daoren said, bowing to Taishang as if preparing to take his leave.
Taishang responded impatiently, not paying him much attention. The beings present were beneath his notice; he only wished to find Xu Fang and discuss some matters.
If Randeng Daoren left, so be it. As long as he didn't delay his affairs, that was enough.
Randeng Daoren did not take offense at Taishang's attitude. He bowed, put down his hands, and felt no embarrassment. He immediately activated his movement technique and flew away, preparing to depart.
The beings present watched this scene, sighing with emotion.
"Alas, a reputation precedes a person. It seems Xu Fang's prestige is still too great; Randeng has backed down!"
"But is Xu Fang really here? Why hasn't he appeared yet?"
"Heh heh! I don't know about Xu Fang, but Randeng is clearly terrified. What is Randeng doing?"
As the beings were discussing, they suddenly cried out in unison.
It turned out that Randeng Daoren, who claimed to be leaving, had flown up but was heading directly towards the treasure.
This action needed no further explanation; he was clearly intending to snatch the treasure!
The beings present were caught completely off guard. By the time they realized what was happening, Randeng Daoren had already used his spiritual power to seize the treasure and was preparing to flee.
"Haha! Taishang, you tried to scare me with Xu Fang, did you really think Randeng was easily frightened? I'll take this treasure, bye-bye!"
"Still talking about Xu Fang, heh heh! Do you really think I'll be afraid just by hearing his name? Even if Xu Fang were here in person, I would be fearless!"
Randeng Daoren, clutching the treasure, did not forget to turn back and mock Taishang as he departed.
He had no prior enmity with Taishang. But he shouldn't have, for the sake of obtaining the treasure, not openly acted, but pretended to be noble and used Xu Fang to scare him.
If he didn't ridicule him fiercely and expose his true colors, how could he be satisfied?
The beings present, hearing Randeng's words and considering Xu Fang's continued absence, were filled with doubt and uncertainty.
Could it be that Taishang, in order to obtain the treasure and maintain a good reputation, had deliberately used Xu Fang to intimidate Randeng Daoren and them?
"Despicable! Randeng Daoren, your true nature is finally revealed!" Guangchengzi angrily rebuked, though he was more pleasantly surprised than angry. He had been looking for an opportunity to teach Randeng a lesson, and this was just what he needed.
With this thought, Guangchengzi did not hesitate and quickly bowed to Taishang, requesting:
"Martial Uncle Taishang, how can you stand by and watch as Randeng Daoren insults you like this? Please, Martial Uncle, take action and punish this Randeng!"
However, to Guangchengzi's request, Taishang remained unmoved.
Moreover, Taishang completely ignored Randeng Daoren's mockery, not even bothering to lift his eyes. He showed no intention of making a move.
If Randeng Daoren courted disaster, there were naturally others to deal with him; why should he intervene?
As expected, after mocking Taishang, Randeng Daoren prepared to flee. However, he hadn't flown far before he instantly collided with an invisible barrier, being repelled and falling to the ground.
"This!"
The beings present, watching the sprawling Randeng Daoren, were bewildered. Could it be that Taishang had acted stealthily and blocked him?
But Taishang's face remained as impassive as ever, and he made no move or utterance, making the crowd even more bewildered.
Just then, a voice rang out.
"I heard this Randeng Daoren is fearless even upon seeing me. I would like to see how fearless you are!"
As the voice sounded, Xu Fang's figure finally emerged, as if summoned by a thousand calls.
Simultaneously appearing were Xu Fang's many treasures, now suspended in the sky, radiating light and resonating with each other, completely sealing off the area.
And Xu Fang stood on the Treasure Distribution Rock, gazing at the fallen Randeng Daoren with a smile.
"Xu Fang!"
Randeng Daoren, seeing Xu Fang's smiling face, was greatly alarmed.
"You really are here!"
"Of course I am! I've been waiting for you!"
Xu Fang replied with a smile. He had decided to act against Randeng Daoren and had waited for a long time, finally finding an opportunity!