Seeing that those present did not believe him, Xu Fang said no more nonsense. With a wave of his hand, a giant stone slab appeared before him.
This stone slab was formed by the nine gates of Kunlun Mountain merging after Xu Fang opened them.
Everyone present looked at it. The strange characters and symbols were gone, replaced by Dao script that they could all understand.
Without hesitation, they began to read it carefully.
"Dearest fellow villager Xu Fang, is this how you write a letter? I've never written one before, but I recall it being something like this."
"Alright, let's get down to business."
"First, I apologize. I actually had no method to deal with the Heavenly Dao. I could only hide the fragments of the World-Ending Grinder in the Nine Gates of Kunlun Mountain."
"Even if the Heavenly Dao knew that what was here was fatal, it wouldn't know what it was, nor could it destroy it."
"That's it. At the critical moment, you can use this to threaten the Heavenly Dao. Of course, you can also activate it directly and start anew. In any case, rather than letting the Heavenly Dao ruin this creation of mine, it's better to destroy it directly."
"They will surely think you don't have the resolve for mutual destruction."
"These fools, you don't need to worry. As long as you gather all the Primordial Treasures, you can activate this World-Ending Grinder and it will also ensure your survival. However, other than the World-Ending Grinder, all other treasures will be destroyed and vanish."
"Afterward, when everything returns to chaos, you can simply create the world again."
"Alright, that's all. The choice is yours. Have a pleasant time!"
The Sages present quickly finished reading the content on the stone slab, and were immensely shocked.
What shocked them even more was the signature at the end of the stone slab.
"Sincerely, your dearest fellow villager, Pangu, the creator of the Primordial World, wishing the power of the Primordial World be with you!"
"Great God Pangu!"
The Sages' eyes widened. So, the Nine Gates of Kunlun Mountain were created by Great God Pangu, and the fragments of the World-Ending Grinder were also hidden here by him?
But if Great God Pangu was the creator of this world, why would he want Xu Fang to destroy it?
What was even more unbelievable was that this letter from Pangu, dating back to the beginning of creation, was incredibly friendly towards Xu Fang, calling him a fellow villager.
Were Xu Fang and Pangu not beings of the Primordial World, nor even of the Primordial Chaos world?
"Back then, when Great God Pangu created the heavens, the Great Dao schemed, and Great God Pangu perished along with the Great Dao."
"Great God Pangu knew that the Great Dao would later evolve into the Primordial Heavenly Dao, and he only wished to control the Primordial World, preventing sentient beings from transcending."
Xu Fang spoke softly, revealing this secret, as if he were merely discussing trivial matters. The Sages listened in utter shock.
"So, it seems only natural that I was entrusted by Great God Pangu to destroy this world, right?"
The Sages listened helplessly and had nothing to say.
Well, he was personally appointed by Pangu, the creator of the Primordial World, as the destroyer of the Primordial World. What else could they say?
The Sages were speechless, but the avatar of the Heavenly Dao chuckled.
"Heh heh! Xu Fang, you are too proud and complacent!"
"The one thing you should not have done was to let us see this. I thought you would easily activate the World-Ending Grinder, but now it seems it won't be so easy!"
The avatar of the Heavenly Dao laughed heartily, devoid of his previous worries, and his gaze towards Xu Fang was ravenous.
The Sages, upon hearing this, also shook their heads repeatedly.
Although the World-Ending Grinder sounded formidable, the conditions for activating it were too outrageous, requiring the collection of all Primordial Treasures.
Even with Xu Fang's renowned reputation as a treasure hunter in the Primordial World, gathering all the treasures in the entire realm was an impossible feat!
"Xu Fang, you are seeking your own doom!"
"Hahaha! You possess the World-Ending Grinder, but you cannot use it. You truly scare me!"
Zhunti Daoist and Jieyin Daoist also laughed, feeling immensely relieved.
The Sanqing and Nuwa sighed inwardly. What was Fellow Daoist Xu Fang thinking? Possessing something that even the Heavenly Dao feared, why reveal all his cards?
"That's right, Xu Fang, your end has arrived."
The avatar of the Heavenly Dao was no longer hesitant. Upon learning of the extremely strict condition for activating the World-Ending Grinder, he had nothing to worry about.
"Do you think that by simply saying 'treasures come,' all the treasures in the Primordial World will fly to you?"
The avatar of the Heavenly Dao shook his head repeatedly. Now that victory was assured, he did not mind mocking Xu Fang thoroughly.
Pangu, as Xu Fang said, was indeed unreliable, leaving behind such a useful item with such an impractical activation method.
It had made him worry for all these years for nothing!
The World-Ending Grinder was a great danger, but neither Xu Fang before him nor any other being could satisfy that demanding condition to activate it, right?
However, after the avatar of the Heavenly Dao spoke, Xu Fang began to laugh.
"Why do you understand better than I do? You are right. If I simply call out, all the Primordial treasures will indeed fly to me. Your method of calling out 'treasures come' is quite good; I'll give it a try."
Xu Fang said this and wasted no more time. He stood on Kunlun Mountain, looked out at the Primordial World, and shouted.
"Today, I, Xu Fang, on the command of the group leader of the Primordial Supreme Treasure Chat Group, order all treasures in the Primordial World to return to Kunlun Mountain. There shall be no delay!"
"Treasures come!"
Xu Fang's voice rang out, instantly echoing throughout the Primordial World. All beings in the Primordial World were bewildered.
"What's going on? What is Xu Fang shouting about on Kunlun Mountain?"
"What is this Primordial Supreme Treasure Chat Group? What is it? I've never heard of it!"
"And all treasures in the Primordial World are to return? What is this sinner against the Heavenly Dao, Xu Fang, pretending to be?"
The beings of the Primordial World clearly found this preposterous. Would all the treasures in the Primordial World truly fly to Xu Fang with a single shout?
The gazes of the mighty beings also instantly focused on Kunlun Mountain. Seeing Xu Fang standing alone, confronting the avatar of the Heavenly Dao and the Sages of the Heavenly Dao, they repeatedly shook their heads.
Xu Fang was at his wit's end. At this final moment, he was still trying to defy fate?
However, very soon, all the beings in the Primordial World fell silent, looking up at the sky, dumbfounded.
Because, as Xu Fang's voice faded, countless rays of light erupted across the Primordial World, and myriad treasures flew into the sky.
The light illuminated the heavens, dazzlingly brilliant, and all the treasures were heading in one direction, like a hundred birds returning to their nest, or ten thousand swords returning to their master. They were all heading towards Kunlun Mountain, where Xu Fang stood!
"This!"
The avatar of the Heavenly Dao watched as countless treasures flew towards Kunlun Mountain and landed behind Xu Fang. The treasure light shone brilliantly, making Xu Fang appear incredibly divine. He was utterly stunned.
This could actually work?
Why do I feel like I've miscalculated again!