Xu Fang was naturally not unfamiliar with the so-called Primordial Immortal Court.
According to the Primordial storyline he was familiar with, after Dong Wang Gong and Xi Wang Mu were both appointed as the leaders of male and female immortals, they established this Immortal Court to legitimately become the heads of all immortals in the Primordial world. They used the titles of male and female immortals and borrowed the prestige of Dao Ancestor Hong Jun to attract Primordial immortals to join them.
However, the influx of countless beings into the Immortal Court naturally disturbed the interests of the flourishing Wu and Yao clans, who resented Dong Wang Gong immensely.
In the end, Dong Huang Tai Yi conquered Ying Zhou Island and used the Chaos Bell to slay Dong Wang Gong. Without a leader, the immortals of the Immortal Court scattered, and the Immortal Court vanished into the historical annals of the Primordial world.
Therefore, being appointed as the leaders of male and female immortals might not necessarily lead to a fatal end; establishing this Heavenly Court was the path to seeking death.
"I wonder what Dong Wang Gong was thinking. He understood everything, so how did he still end up on the same old path!"
Xu Fang shook his head. After his conversation with Dong Wang Gong that day, judging by his words, it was clear he had already seen through Dao Ancestor Hong Jun's plan.
He had initially thought Dong Wang Gong would be more restrained and not act so ostentatiously. After all, doing so would mean falling entirely into Dao Ancestor Hong Jun's trap and following his wishes.
To his surprise, he had turned around and was following the predetermined course, intending to establish some kind of Immortal Court.
So, his understanding that day was all for naught!
Knowing there were tigers in the mountains and heading towards them was not bravery, it was seeking death!
Did this fellow Dong Wang Gong truly believe he had the strength to fight tigers and capture both the great tigers of the Wu and Yao clans?
"However, for him, this might be the only feasible path, right?"
Dong Wang Gong had always harbored ambitious dreams. With the opportunity for his dream to become reality, he naturally had to try and see if it could be realized, otherwise, it would be a great regret in his immortal life.
He and Xi Wang Mu were originally obscure immortals with no power or influence. Their only advantage was the title of leaders of male and female immortals.
Therefore, establishing the Immortal Court to gather followers was the only path they could choose.
"Alas, knowing this, yet proceeding nonetheless. Even with complete understanding, one cannot escape it!"
Xu Fang sighed. Since Dong Wang Gong was acting this way now, he obviously couldn't help him and could only let him face his own fate.
After all, he had risked great danger to remind Dong Wang Gong that day, so it was not in vain that they knew each other. From now on, they would part ways, their lives and deaths unknown to each other.
Regarding Dong Wang Gong's grand pronouncements, the magic treasures in the group burst into boisterous laughter.
"Haha! This Dong Wang Gong truly doesn't want to live long enough!"
"Indeed, my master has long had considerable opinions about the so-called leaders of male and female immortals. Does Dong Wang Gong think the Yao clan is easy to bully with this move?"
"Alright, alright. Even if Dong Wang Gong didn't seek death, Dao Ancestor Hong Jun would have pushed him to it. What's the use of you all mocking him?"
As the magic treasures discussed, they all felt Dong Wang Gong was speeding down the road to seeking death, unceasingly.
However, they also understood that this was all arranged by the one in Zixiao Palace. Even if Dong Wang Gong didn't act this way now, given that person's disposition, how could he allow Dong Wang Gong to do nothing?
In the end, Dong Wang Gong and Xi Wang Mu were already pawns in a game, their actions not their own, and could only accept the arrangement.
Yet, Dong Wang Gong was unaware of this and was still full of hope for the future.
Although Xi Wang Mu did not have such grand ambitions, she was also moved by Dong Wang Gong's fervor and her heart surged.
"Right."
Xi Wang Mu suddenly remembered something and asked.
"Your good Daoist friend Xu Fang has always been close to you. Now that you have ascended to a high position, you must not forget your old friends from humble beginnings!"
Xu Fang watched the scene before him, a dark line forming on his forehead.
"Big sister, are you serious?
You are rushing to your death, don't drag me along, okay?"
Dong Wang Gong heard this, glanced back at Xi Wang Mu, and shook his head.
"Let's not mind him, I've broken off relations with him. From now on, our affairs will have nothing to do with him."
"You've really broken off relations?"
Xi Wang Mu was astonished. Although she had heard a little from Dong Wang Gong before, she thought it was just a joke. After all, the friendship between men, she truly didn't understand.
"Forget it, forget it, let's not talk about him. Let's discuss something else!"
Dong Wang Gong didn't want to talk about Xu Fang. Despite his triumphant demeanor, he knew these matters were extremely perilous and he needed to leave some fallback options.
This Xu Fang was the safeguard he left for Xi Wang Mu. If things went south in the future, he would still rely on him to protect Xi Wang Mu's safety. Dong Wang Gong certainly didn't want to implicate Xu Fang.
Seeing this, Xi Wang Mu sighed. She truly couldn't understand their male friendships. How could two such good Daoist friends break off their relationship just like that?
However, seeing that Dong Wang Gong truly didn't want to discuss Xu Fang further, Xi Wang Mu naturally didn't dwell on the topic.
"Okay! Then let's talk about other things."
Xi Wang Mu looked at Dong Wang Gong and said.
"Speaking of which, if we are to establish the Immortal Court, we need a base, right? I think Penglai Immortal Island is quite good. Why don't we go search for it again?"
"Uh..."
Dong Wang Gong didn't know how to answer.
Others might not know about this matter, but he was very clear about it.
Penglai Immortal Island was Xu Fang's home. If he were to truly make Penglai Immortal Island his dojo, and if any unforeseen events were to occur in the future, it would be disastrous.
Xu Fang was the fallback he had prepared. If Penglai Immortal Island were also exposed, he would truly have no retreat.
"Penglai Immortal Island... it can't be found, right? Why don't we look for another place? I think Penglai Immortal Island is hard to find, and wasting time is wasting opportunity."
Dong Wang Gong began to beat around the bush, naturally not wanting Xi Wang Mu to continue thinking about Penglai Immortal Island.
Xu Fang nodded silently as he saw this.
"At least this kid has some conscience and didn't expose my home."
Since Dong Wang Gong was so considerate, and remembering their agreement that day, Xu Fang made a decision in his heart.
Perhaps he couldn't save Dong Wang Gong, but he could help Xi Wang Mu survive on Dong Wang Gong's behalf!
"Deceiving, deceiving, and still deceiving!"
The Dragon Head Staff felt a surge of anger watching Dong Wang Gong's behavior.
"He's about to die, and he's still deceiving others here. I can't stand to watch!"
The Dragon Head Staff grumbled and directly closed the video call, drawing dissatisfaction from a group of magic treasures.
[Liang Tian Chi: Why did you close it? Are you secretly plotting to seize my Penglai Immortal Island?]
[Seven Treasures Wonderful Tree: Exactly! Do I lack time? Keep playing it for me!]
[Chaos Bell: I was still thinking of seeing where Penglai Immortal Island was, you're being a bit too much!]
[Dragon Head Staff: Alright, put away your selfish thoughts. Without the 'Mandarin Ducks' show, don't be so perverted!]
[Yin Yang Two Qi Bottle: Senior Chi, you want to see the 'Mandarin Ducks' show? You should have asked me! Wait, I'll show you some scenes that are not suitable for children!]