The three pure ones rushed to the Treasure Dividing Rock first, only to see many treasures placed on it, dazzling and emitting radiant spiritual light.
Taishang noticed that among the numerous treasures on the Treasure Dividing Rock, two small flags were fluttering in the wind, one red and one blue, which were precisely the Lidi Flame Light Banner and the Green Lotus Treasure Color Banner.
Seeing that people were already approaching not far behind, Taishang spoke:
"Second brother, third brother, do you see those two small flags? We must get them!"
Tongtian and Yuanshi heard this and looked towards the Treasure Dividing Rock, indeed seeing two small flags among the many treasures!
Tongtian and Yuanshi replied:
"Big brother, rest assured!"
Taishang saw that Nuwa, Fuxi, and their group had already arrived, so he no longer delayed and said:
"Make your move!"
Upon hearing this, Tongtian and Yuanshi immediately unleashed the Pangu Banner and the Qiankun Yiqi Lock, while Taishang also unleashed the Taiji Diagram. The three of them joined forces and swept towards the Lidi Flame Light Banner and the Green Lotus Treasure Color Banner.
The arriving crowd, seeing the Three Pure Ones make their move, did not hesitate either, and each unleashed their strongest spiritual treasures, heading towards the Treasure Dividing Rock.
Jieyin and Zhunti arrived and immediately saw the Three Pure Ones joining forces towards the two flags. They were all using innate supreme treasures, which made the two of them envious.
Although Jieyin and Zhunti could not discern the profound mystery of the two flags, they knew that Taishang was extremely cunning, and anything favored by the Three Pure Ones was likely something good.
Without further ado, they also unleashed the Jieyin Treasure Stupa and the Seven Treasures Wonderful Tree, heading towards the Lidi Flame Light Banner and the Green Lotus Treasure Color Banner.
Tongtian and Yuanshi saw this and were furious, saying:
"Jieyin, Zhunti, what are you doing!"
Jieyin chuckled and said:
"Three fellow daoists, please calm your anger. Our master said that the Treasure Dividing Rock is for each to obtain by chance. We two feel a connection with these two flags and the West. How about you three choose another spiritual treasure?"
Tongtian was furious and replied:
"We brothers saw these first. You say they have a connection just because you say so?"
Zhunti chimed in:
"Fellow Daoist Tongtian, that's where you're wrong! They haven't reached your hands yet!"
Jieyin and Zhunti, now disciples of Hongjun, considered themselves disciples of a Saint and were not afraid of offending the Three Pure Ones!
Yuanshi, seeing their unreasonable behavior, said to Tongtian:
"Third brother, don't mind them. With those two pieces of junk, they won't be able to contend with us!"
Jieyin, hearing Yuanshi mock his Jieyin Treasure Stupa and Zhunti's Seven Treasures Wonderful Tree as junk, turned red with anger. However, their magic treasures were indeed incomparable to those of the Three Pure Ones, so they stopped speaking and focused on obstructing the Three Pure Ones from obtaining the Lidi Flame Light Banner and the Green Lotus Treasure Color Banner!
Taishang glanced at Jieyin and Zhunti and also said:
"Third brother, you don't need to mind them. Just focus on what you're doing!"
Tongtian nodded upon hearing this and exerted all his effort to control the Qiankun Yiqi Lock, cooperating with Taishang's Taiji Diagram and Yuanshi's Pangu Banner to break through the restrictions on the Treasure Dividing Rock and head towards the Lidi Flame Light Banner and the Green Lotus Treasure Color Banner.
As the Three Pure Ones joined forces to break the restrictions on the Treasure Dividing Rock and approached the Lidi Flame Light Banner and the Green Lotus Treasure Color Banner, Jieyin and Zhunti controlled the Jieyin Treasure Stupa and the Seven Treasures Wonderful Tree to attack the treasures of the Three Pure Ones!
Although Jieyin and Zhunti's cultivation and spiritual treasures were inferior to those of the Three Pure Ones, their cooperation with the restrictions of the Treasure Dividing Rock caused considerable interference for the Three Pure Ones.
Every time the Three Pure Ones were about to obtain the Lidi Flame Light Banner and the Green Lotus Treasure Color Banner, Jieyin and Zhunti would intervene, causing the Three Pure Ones to return without success.
Yuanshi's face was grim, and just as he was about to unleash the Hongmeng Liangtian Ruler, Taishang also perceived Yuanshi's intention and secretly transmitted his voice:
"Second brother, your Hongmeng Liangtian Ruler has ambushed them before. It's better not to bring it out. Watch my brother's Xuanyuan Pagoda!"
After finishing his transmission, Taishang unleashed the Xuanyuan Pagoda. The Xuanyuan Pagoda flew to the opening of the restriction that the Three Pure Ones had opened and guarded it there!
Jieyin and Zhunti saw Taishang unleash another spiritual treasure, and immediately knew it was no ordinary item. They felt a pang of sadness. Why couldn't this spiritual treasure be theirs?
After Taishang unleashed the Heaven and Earth Xuanyuan Pagoda, the Jieyin Treasure Stupa and the Seven Treasures Wonderful Tree of Jieyin and Zhunti had barely approached the Heaven and Earth Xuanyuan Pagoda when countless strands of profound yellow energy surged out from the Xuanyuan Pagoda, repelling the Jieyin Treasure Stupa and the Seven Treasures Wonderful Tree!
Without the interference of Jieyin and Zhunti, the Three Pure Ones soon obtained the Lidi Flame Light Banner and the Green Lotus Treasure Color Banner.
After obtaining these two spiritual treasures, Taishang said to Tongtian and Yuanshi:
"Second brother, third brother, take whatever spiritual treasure you fancy!"
After speaking, Taishang held the Taiji Diagram in his right hand and the Xuanyuan Pagoda in his left, staring intently at Jieyin and Zhunti.
Jieyin and Zhunti, seeing that the two flags were already in the hands of the Three Pure Ones, knew that the treasures were not destined for them.
They saw that during the time they were obstructing the Three Pure Ones, the others had already taken many treasures from the Treasure Dividing Rock. As the spiritual treasures on the Treasure Dividing Rock dwindled, they decided not to entangle with the Three Pure Ones any further.
They set their sights on a ring-shaped spiritual treasure. The two exchanged glances and moved to seize it.
Just as they were about to obtain it, Taishang's voice leisurely echoed:
"Two fellow daoists, that spiritual treasure is fated with this humble one!"
As Taishang spoke, he unleashed the Taiji Diagram to obstruct them from collecting the treasure.
The two watched as the spiritual treasure, which was within their grasp, returned to the Treasure Dividing Rock due to Taishang's intervention. They looked at Taishang with grim expressions!
Taishang shrugged indifferently and said:
"This item is fated with me. Fellow daoists, please choose another one!"
The two looked at Taishang's infuriating expression, gritting their teeth with hatred. However, seeing the treasures on the Treasure Dividing Rock diminishing one by one with the passage of time, they did not argue with Taishang!
They moved to a spot far from Taishang and selected another spiritual treasure. Just as they were about to obtain it, the Taiji Diagram intervened again, and Taishang's infuriating voice sounded once more:
"Apologies! This spiritual treasure is also fated with me!"
The two turned back and saw that Taishang had, at some unknown time, appeared near them again!
Jieyin and Zhunti looked at Taishang with grim expressions, knowing that if they couldn't deal with Taishang, they wouldn't get a single treasure today.
They wanted to make a move, but looking at Yuanshi and Tongtian, who were collecting spiritual treasures in the distance, they hesitated. The combined might of the Three Pure Ones was something they couldn't handle.
Should they go and complain to Hongjun? But they had just seen a flicker of impatience in Hongjun's eyes!
The two exchanged glances, as if they had made a momentous decision.
They immediately put on friendly expressions and said:
"Fellow Daoist Taishang, it was our fault just now. You are magnanimous, so please do not hold a grudge, alright?"
Taishang looked at how quickly their expressions changed, from grim to friendly and approachable in an instant, and he couldn't help but admire the two brothers!
Taishang chuckled and said:
"Two fellow daoists misunderstood. I just felt this spiritual treasure was fated with me, not that I was targeting you. Please do not misunderstand!"