It understood clearly that this young fellow Xu Fang was extremely cunning. Despite his smiling face, he was just like the Measuring Ruler, ruthless and wicked! If it didn't play along, it might very well be blasted into dust by this pair of conspiring master and artifact!
Seeing the God-Slaying Spear in such a state, Xu Fang waved his hand, stopping the Measuring Ruler's actions. He signaled it to wait and then spoke.
"Are you truly willing to join my Xu Fang faction and become my artifact?"
"Willing, willing, immensely willing, a million times willing, I prostrate myself!"
The God-Slaying Spear responded repeatedly. If it had a head, it would have definitely kowtowed a few times to show its sincerity.
Hearing this, Xu Fang nodded slightly and smiled.
"Very well, but we must be clear. This time, it is your own will, and no being or artifact coerced you, right?"
The God-Slaying Spear glanced at Xu Fang, then at the Measuring Ruler that was restlessly stirring on the artifact machine gun. It felt helpless and quickly responded.
"That's right, there was no coercion. I am willing, and I sincerely wish to join you all!"
What else could the God-Slaying Spear say? It couldn't win and didn't want to be destroyed, so it could only join Xu Fang and his group. If it resisted further, it would only be beaten again and forced to join. It was better to agree early and suffer less.
At the same time, the God-Slaying Spear was filled with regret. Why did it think Xu Fang was easy to talk to and that there was room for negotiation? It had endured another beating for nothing; it had brought this upon itself!
Xu Fang gazed at the God-Slaying Spear intently, certain that it had finally submitted. He no longer made things difficult for it.
"Alright, since you are so sincere and willing to join us, we shall mercifully accept you!"
Upon hearing this, the God-Slaying Spear felt bitter. Did they have a misunderstanding of what mercy meant? However, it didn't want to suffer any more. It quickly followed Xu Fang's words.
"Thank you, Master! Thank you, everyone present, for allowing me to achieve my wish. I am immensely grateful!"
As the God-Slaying Spear spoke these words, it couldn't help but feel sadness. It had been beaten up like this, and yet it had to express gratitude. It was truly lamentable. Of course, to reduce suffering, speaking falsehoods with open eyes was unavoidable.
The God-Slaying Spear's words caused the other artifacts to cheer.
"Hooray! Congratulations to our Xu Fang Artifact Group for gaining a new member!"
"Haha! God-Slaying Spear, you should have surrendered sooner. Were you looking for trouble?"
"Um, little Shi, you're newly joined, just an intern. You must be loyal to the Master and respect your seniors in the future!"
The artifacts spoke, some congratulating the Xu Fang Artifact Group on its new addition, some mocking the God-Slaying Spear for resisting and suffering, and some taking the opportunity to assert their seniority before the God-Slaying Spear. After all, no matter how pathetic the God-Slaying Spear had been, it was still a fearsome artifact of the Heavenly Dao, ranking among the best in the world. Now that it had joined their side and had to start as an intern artifact, everyone naturally enjoyed the pleasure of tormenting a supreme treasure.
The God-Slaying Spear heard this and felt dejected. It was a fearsome artifact of the Heavenly Dao, yet it was being bullied by mere dogs. However, it also understood the rules of Xu Fang's group, which did not determine status by artifact rank but by seniority. As a newcomer, it naturally dared not challenge the rules, especially with the Measuring Ruler guarding the artifact machine gun.
Xu Fang understood the God-Slaying Spear's current psychological state and sent a telepathic message.
"Alright, since you have submitted, our rules are our rules. Just behave yourself, and no artifact will bully you."
"Yes!"
The God-Slaying Spear reluctantly agreed.
Seeing this, Xu Fang waved his hand, and all the artifacts were recalled, landing on the Treasure Distribution Rock. Of course, the God-Slaying Spear was also swept along, with no chance to escape. Xu Fang waved his hand, and the God-Slaying Spear fell into his palm.
The Golden-Winged Great Peng, along with the other two, watched this scene in shock.
"Senior, what happened?"
"Senior, is it over just like that?"
"Senior, you subdued this broken spearhead?"
The Golden-Winged Great Peng and the other two spoke in confusion. The fight just stopped mid-way, and the God-Slaying Spear, now in the senior's hand, was incredibly docile. Was it really subdued?
"Nothing, it's just over."
Xu Fang replied, and his mana surged, flowing onto the God-Slaying Spear. The God-Slaying Spear offered no resistance. A mana link was quickly established, and Xu Fang began to break the spear's seals, making it completely subservient to him.
"This!"
The Golden-Winged Great Peng and the other two looked at Xu Fang, then at each other, and shook their heads, utterly bewildered. What exactly had happened? They were present and watched from beginning to end, yet they had no idea what was going on! However, seeing Xu Fang refining the God-Slaying Spear, they knew that no matter what, it was over, and they had to accept it. Still, their hearts were unsettled, as if they had watched from beginning to end without a break, yet somehow missed some crucial plot points!
As Xu Fang was refining the God-Slaying Spear, they had to suppress their many questions and wait patiently.
After a long while, Xu Fang finally finished refining the God-Slaying Spear in his hand.
"I need to find an opportunity to replenish its shaft to make it complete, and then place it in the Primordial Gourd for nurturing."
Xu Fang said. Through the refining process, he had learned the basic situation of the God-Slaying Spear. It was severely damaged, with no shaft remaining, only a tenacious spearhead. However, these were not problems for Xu Fang. As long as he found a suitable shaft for it, and then placed it in the purple-green Primordial Gourd, Little Six, for a period of nurturing, it would be as good as new. That purple-green gourd had the ability to nurture treasures and elevate them to the next level, and it could also repair artifacts. Therefore, problems that seemed significant to others did not trouble Xu Fang at all.
"Thank you, Master!"
The God-Slaying Spear recalled the purple-green gourd that Xu Fang possessed and immediately understood his intention. It was overjoyed and quickly responded. During the conflict of the Demon Path, it had been caught in the crossfire and suffered fundamental damage, leaving it with no choice but to drift aimlessly in the Chaotic Sea, waiting for its end. This was why the God-Slaying Spear had always yearned to be incorporated into the group led by the Great Master. In its view, a Great Master with such immense divine power would surely be able to help it return to its peak. Now, it seemed that aligning with Xu Fang was also a good choice. At least, it saw hope of regaining its peak strength!
The God-Slaying Spear's heart surged. This beating had not been in vain. One day, it would return to its former glory as a member of Xu Fang's faction, reigning supreme in the Primordial Era!