Houtu, seeing Xu Fang's attitude, felt even more embarrassed and quickly spoke.
"This is just my idle thoughts, Daoist friend Xu Fang need not take it to heart, just listen."
Houtu naturally felt that Xu Fang was being polite out of consideration for their friendship, and sighed.
She called it idle thoughts, but this thought in her heart just wouldn't go away, as if a voice was calling out to her.
Could it be that in the vast Primordial Era, there was no one to confide in about such troubles?
Upon hearing this, Xu Fang's expression became serious, and he quickly said.
"Daoist friend Houtu, please don't say that. I'm not being polite; I genuinely think your idea is excellent. If there are no accidents, this is the Great Dao you are about to embark on."
Since Xu Fang had already decided to help Houtu achieve her Dao, seeing Houtu's hesitant and surprised expression, he spoke directly.
"This matter cannot be explained in a few words. If Daoist friend Houtu has time, would you grace me with your company on a journey, so that I may explain it to you in detail?"
Seeing Xu Fang's solemn demeanor, Houtu felt an unprecedented sense of importance and gazed at Xu Fang blankly.
Could this Daoist friend Xu Fang truly understand everything she was saying, and did he know things she didn't?
Houtu had been troubled by this for a long time, and at this moment, Xu Fang's words were like a beam of light in the darkness, making it impossible for Houtu to look away.
Without further hesitation, Houtu turned to look at the demon army behind them and said loudly.
"You all return to the Wu clan first. Daoist friend Xu Fang and I have matters to discuss."
The Wu clan members looked at each other, and then quickly responded in unison.
"Yes!"
They couldn't understand what was being said anyway, and there was no fighting to be done here. It was better to return to the Wu clan and see where they could fight the demon race to earn merit for the Wu clan.
With this thought in mind, the Wu clan army, obeying Houtu's orders, soon retreated.
Seeing the Wu clan army depart, Xu Fang made a gesture of invitation. Houtu nodded and flew down to the Treasure Distribution Rock.
Xu Fang followed, and before they had even settled, Houtu impatiently asked.
"Daoist friend Xu Fang, you said that the thoughts in my heart are related to my Great Dao. Is there a reason for this?"
Both resolving the problem that had been troubling her and the ethereal Great Dao made Houtu unable to remain calm, and she directly asked.
The Golden-winged Great Peng Eagle and Ao Xue also looked at Xu Fang with curiosity, their ears perked up, ready to listen to how their senior would speak.
However, Xu Fang did not satisfy their curiosity and directly waved them away.
"Alright, alright, why are you all crowding around? Hurry up and set sail. The target is the Sea of Blood!"
As Xu Fang spoke, he directly led Houtu into the Seven Treasures Exquisite Pagoda.
"I wonder why senior is being so mysterious. What is this?"
"Exactly, why go to the Sea of Blood? Are we going to quell the chaos for Patriarch Styx again?"
The Golden-winged Great Peng Eagle and Ao Xue complained as they watched Xu Fang and Houtu disappear.
But as followers, they had to have the awareness of followers. Helplessly, they could only obey Xu Fang's orders, adjust their direction, and pilot the Treasure Distribution Rock towards the Sea of Blood.
When Houtu followed Xu Fang into the Seven Treasures Exquisite Pagoda, her eyes suddenly opened up, and she was amazed.
"I never imagined that such a vast space could exist within this treasure. It's truly miraculous!"
Houtu clicked her tongue in admiration, and Xu Fang began to explain to her.
"This Seven Treasures Exquisite Pagoda has its own space. Most importantly, within this space, calculations and deductions can be shielded. This is very important for what I am about to say."
Although Xu Fang had decided to help Houtu, he also knew that these matters involved revealing heavenly secrets, so he had to be cautious.
It wouldn't do to be struck down by lightning before he even finished speaking, which would be counterproductive.
Seeing Xu Fang's attitude, Houtu became even more curious.
"Daoist friend Xu Fang, since that is the case, please speak clearly and let me understand."
"Good, Daoist friend, please follow me! Seven Treasures, pour tea!"
Xu Fang called out, leading Houtu into an elegant room. Soon, a graceful figure appeared, serving them tea with polite and gentle demeanor.
"This is..."
Houtu looked at the woman and stared at Xu Fang in astonishment. She never expected that Daoist friend Xu Fang, who was such a righteous person, would also engage in keeping a mistress.
Seeing Houtu's expression, Xu Fang knew what she was thinking and quickly said.
"Alright, put away your thoughts. This is the manifestation of the Seven Treasures Exquisite Pagoda. Those peeking outside are all the magical treasures I possess."
Houtu looked back and indeed saw a pile of heads sticking out from the door, looking in their direction.
Houtu immediately understood. So, within the Seven Treasures Exquisite Pagoda, these treasures could take form. No wonder Daoist friend Xu Fang could push the divine abilities of the treasures to their peak and achieve such mastery.
It turned out he could directly communicate with the magical treasures face-to-face, which was many eras ahead of the Primordial beings sensing magical treasures!
"I am deeply impressed by Daoist friend Xu Fang's abilities!"
Houtu exclaimed with emotion, praising Xu Fang.
"Enough, you are the one with abilities; I am nowhere near comparable."
Xu Fang waved his hand dismissively and told the Seven Treasures Exquisite Pagoda to go out and close the door, driving away the nosy magical treasures. Then he continued.
"Alright, let's not talk about this. Let's get back to your situation!"
This remark instantly brought Houtu's attention back. She looked at Xu Fang with anticipation, quietly waiting for him to speak.
Xu Fang opened his mouth, but instead of answering Houtu's question, he asked.
"Daoist friend, do you know what the Heavenly Dao is?"
"The Heavenly Dao is lofty and supreme. It is the manifestation of the will of the Primordial World. It presides over the Primordial Era. As long as the Primordial World is safe, how could I not know?"
Houtu replied, then shook her head.
"Daoist friend Xu Fang, don't play coy. You know about the Heavenly Dao, so why ask? Let's talk about my matter."
Seeing Houtu's impatience, Xu Fang smiled.
"Daoist friend, do not worry. We are about to talk about your matter."
Seeing Houtu's indifferent expression, Xu Fang did not mind and continued.
"Daoist friend only knows that the Primordial World has the Primordial Heavenly Dao. But since heaven and earth are opposites, where there is heaven, there is earth. Do you know if there is also a Primordial Earthly Dao?"
"Besides the Heavenly Dao and Earthly Dao, there is also the Human Dao. The Three Daos of Heaven, Earth, and Humanity are equal, without high or low status. All exist in the Primordial World."
As Xu Fang's words fell, Houtu, who had just sat down, suddenly stood up.
"How is this possible! The Heavenly Dao is supreme and unparalleled. Yet, there are beings equal to it?"
Houtu was shocked, feeling that what Xu Fang said was incredible. In this Primordial World, besides the Heavenly Dao, there were two other beings no less than the Heavenly Dao, who could be compared to it?