However, what saddened her most was not that, but the seven bird feathers on her head that had visible cracks. These vital feathers were inextricably linked to her life, and since they had been damaged, her body was naturally in trouble as well.
After being struck twice by lightning overhead, the lightning showed no signs of dissipating; instead, it seemed poised to strike a third time.
With a wry smile, the Seven-Colored Winged King finally understood that he had no chance of competing with Feng Baiyi for even a day's worth of glory.
The vast difference in strength meant everything; the Seven-Colored Winged King's ever-proud immortal techniques were utterly useless in front of Feng Baiyi. This feeling of being constantly outmatched left her extremely frustrated.
Not only her, but everyone watching the battle was wondering how they would deal with Feng Baiyi if they encountered her.
If I were to actually encounter an opponent like this, whom I can neither defeat nor escape from, my performance would certainly not be any better than that of the Seven-Colored Wing King.
No matter how distressed the Seven-Colored Winged King was, she still mustered her last strength to defend herself against the third bolt of heavenly lightning.
Although she had seen Feng Baiyi standing suspended in the dark clouds, she never once considered attacking her with her seven life-bound feathers. She knew that Feng Baiyi, ethereal and graceful amidst the dense clouds, possessed a speed far beyond her reach, and her spells would never be able to touch her.
Finally, a little bit of energy gathered from all directions and struck the Seven-Colored Winged King fiercely.
The veteran supreme looked solemn. Although he was at a complete disadvantage, he did not relax or give up in the slightest.
However, this unparalleled attack did not hit the Seven-Colored Winged King; instead, it was completely blocked by a massive barrier.
A beautiful, multicolored barrier formed an indestructible halo around the Seven-Colored Wing King, which remained unshaken no matter how fierce the heavenly lightning struck it.
The bird fairy inside the barrier turned deathly pale, and all pride had vanished from her heart.
Neither Feng Baiyi's heavenly lightning attack nor the protective strength of this five-colored barrier could compare to her. Having witnessed such powerful strength, the Seven-Colored Wing King's mindset underwent a complete transformation.
Zhang Yaqi flew leisurely to the side of the Seven-Colored Winged King and said with a smile, "We came here only to test our knowledge with you, senior. It's not a life-or-death battle, so let's call it a day."
The Great Serpent Supreme rolled his eyes. It was clearly intentional, but how did it come out differently in her mouth? It seems this one is not someone to be trifled with either.
Regardless of her own thoughts, she agreed to Zhang Yaqi's suggestion without any objection.
Feng Baiyi smiled slightly and returned to Xiao Wenbing's side without any objection.
Facing the smiling Xiao Wenbing, the Seven-Colored Winged King felt a pang of sorrow.
Three years ago, apart from the Great Serpent Supreme, these people were merely a group of minor immortals at the Integration Realm. Let alone a Supreme being like her, even a slightly renowned immortal in the forest could easily have dealt with them.
As for Xiao Wenbing, in the Linglong Immortal Realm, he actually used five Rejuvenation Pills to bribe them for a mere Golden Immortal. And now, they have transformed into top experts who are in no way inferior to him.
Such a change was indeed difficult for her to accept.
But what could she do if she didn't accept it? The desolation in her eyes grew stronger without her realizing it.
"Seven-Colored Supreme, how is the immortal power of my two friends?"
Seeing Xiao Wenbing's smiling face, the Seven-Colored Winged King was initially furious; wasn't this a blatant show of force? However, this emotion only lasted for a moment before dissipating completely.
For these extraordinary individuals who can advance to the Refining God Realm in three years, even if they do something unbelievable, the Seven-Colored Winged King will no longer be surprised.
"Very good, very impressive," the Seven-Colored Winged King said dejectedly.
Xiao Wenbing naturally sensed the dejection in her words, laughed heartily, and said, "Seven-Colored Supreme, do you know why my two friends have achieved such power today?"
The Seven-Colored Winged King's expression shifted; a glimmer of hope rekindled in her previously despairing heart. She stared intently at Xiao Wenbing, wondering if he might actually be planning to tell her something.
After hesitating for a moment, she murmured, "Please enlighten me, Fellow Immortal Xiao."
Hearing the Seven-Colored Winged King's obvious concession, Xiao Wenbing was overjoyed. Dealing with this bird spirit had always been a strained affair; she had always looked down on them. But today, the situation had completely reversed—truly a stroke of luck!
Come to my house this year.
Ignoring his inner turmoil, Xiao Wenbing said, "To be honest, the reason they have achieved what they have today is because they have comprehended divine power."
"Divine power?" The Seven-Colored Winged King's heart trembled. For the Supreme Immortals who had not yet mastered the power of the source of energy, divine power was their most urgent need. Hearing this name, she could not help but be tempted.
“That’s right, divine power.” A strange look flashed across Xiao Wenbing’s face as he asked, “Does the Seven-Colored Supreme have any interest in this?”
The Great Serpent Supreme, standing beside them, glanced at Xiao Wenbing, whose face was solemn, with surprise and felt immense admiration.
It naturally knew that Zhang Yaqi and Feng Baiyi had already mastered divine power before entering the Samsara Palace, but now Xiao Wenbing was deceiving the Seven-Colored Winged King so convincingly that it was impossible not to believe him. Such skill was beyond its reach. However, looking at the Seven-Colored Winged King, it couldn't help but feel even more contemptuous; this guy was far too easily fooled.
Looking at Xiao Wenbing's handsome face, he wondered to himself, "Could it be that this stinky bird knows that Immortal Friend Xiao has a crystallized source, and that's why it has taken a liking to him?"
The Seven-Colored Winged King was completely absorbed by Xiao Wenbing, so he naturally had no idea about the filthy thoughts in the Great Serpent Supreme's heart.
Her eyes sparkled, and even her voice trembled slightly: "Fellow Daoist Xiao, are you referring to the power of the gods?"
“Of course it’s the power of the gods.” Xiao Wenbing straightened his back as if it were the most natural thing in the world and said, “It’s not just Bai Yi and Ya Qi. Look at these friends behind me. They have all comprehended the power of the gods in the past few years, which is why they were able to break through to the Refining God Realm in one fell swoop.”
This time, not only Orochi was upset, but even the Food King and others couldn't help but mutter complaints in their hearts.
He's a liar, an absolute liar who'll swindle you to death.
However, the Seven-Colored Winged King had little resistance to divine power, and her gaze quickly swept over the Food King and the others.
Faced with the absolute "facts," the last bit of doubt in her heart completely disappeared.
"Fellow Daoist Xiao, have you mastered a divine technique that allows people to comprehend divine power?" the Seven-Colored Winged King asked hopefully.
Shaking his head slightly, Xiao Wenbing said, "There is no such immortal technique in this world, at least I don't know it."
The Seven-Colored Winged King lowered her head in disappointment, but a hint of disbelief appeared in her eyes.
If one or two of these people were to comprehend divine power by chance, she might have a slight belief. But if so many people were to comprehend it together and cultivate to the level of top immortals, even an idiot wouldn't believe it.
Xiao Wenbing saw the expression on her face, suddenly looked up at the sky, and said, "Although I don't know such immortal techniques, I have another method."
The Seven-Colored Winged King was taken aback; his mood, which had plummeted to the lowest point, suddenly soared to the highest. However, such a rollercoaster ride was not a pleasant experience.
Giving Xiao Wenbing a reproachful look, the Seven-Colored Winged King said, "I wonder if you would be willing to tell me, fellow immortal?"
Xiao Wenbing's heart trembled. Seeing the blush on the face of the Seven-Colored Winged King, he suddenly realized that the beauty of this supreme being was no less than that of anyone else.
Even compared to the two women and Kairis, they are evenly matched, each with their own strengths.
Xiao Wenbing coughed lightly, shook his head, and dismissed the strange thought from his mind.
The Seven-Colored Winged King and Kairis are definitely outliers among the demon race.
Although their true forms were not human, after absorbing the essence of heaven and earth and achieving success in their cultivation, they took on this form the first time they transformed into human form.
Whether human or demon, anyone who reaches the realm of immortals can change their appearance at will. However, no matter how they change, the immortals can always detect the flaws.
Only true, natural beauty is truly captivating. And the Seven-Colored Winged King and Keris are undoubtedly among them.
His eyes twitched slightly. Although he was somewhat tempted, he remembered that there were two beauties of the same caliber beside him. Xiao Wenbing immediately came to his senses, but his voice became much softer.
"To be honest, our ability to comprehend the power of the gods is entirely due to a treasure."
The Seven-Colored Winged King's eyes lit up, and he blurted out, "Origin Crystal?"
Xiao Wenbing and the others' expressions changed. Although they all knew the correct answer, the fact that the Seven-Colored Wing King could guess it without hesitation was still beyond everyone's expectations.
The Great Serpent Supreme and the Food King exchanged a glance, and the group silently shifted their positions, subtly blocking all of the Seven-Colored Winged King's escape routes.
Only Feng Baiyi and Zhang Yaqi remained motionless, and no one seemed to be gathering any immortal power. However, everyone knew that if they so desired, they could easily create an inescapable trap.
Volume 22, Chapter 27: The Seven-Colored Request
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Wen Bing stared at the Seven-Colored Winged King, his heart churning with turmoil.
No one knew the function and effects of the Origin Crystal better than him. It had become one of his greatest secrets, known only to those behind him among the many experts who ascended to the Immortal Realm with him.
In his plan, this secret would never be revealed unless one was a supreme immortal who had cultivated in the Samsara Palace.
He didn't know how the Seven-Colored Winged King had learned of this information, but he did know the consequences of the secret being leaked.
If someone discovers that he can create primordial crystals and this reaches the ears of the gods, then those people will definitely be in deep trouble.
They were well aware of the principle that "a common man is innocent, but possessing a treasure is a crime."
"Seven-Colored Supreme, how did you know?"
Although a smile still lingered on his face, there was a subtle, strange undertone in his voice.
The Seven-Colored Winged King wasn't stupid; she naturally sensed the reactions of Xiao Wenbing and the others. Although she didn't understand why their reactions were so drastic, she immediately explained, "Karis told me."
"Karis?" Xiao Wenbing and the others exchanged bewildered glances. How did that vixen know all this?
The Great Serpent Supreme glanced at Xiao Wenbing suspiciously, then a look of realization gradually appeared on its face. With a swift movement, it arrived beside Xiao Wenbing and whispered, "Fellow Immortal Xiao, it was you who told that fox spirit, wasn't it?"
“Nonsense,” Xiao Wenbing categorically denied.
"Sigh, there's no need to deny it. They call each other 'sister' and 'brother' so affectionately, it's no big deal even if they say it."
Xiao Wenbing's expression changed slightly; this giant snake really did have a foul mouth.
He subconsciously looked in the direction of the two women. Although their faces were expressionless, Xiao Wenbing knew that they were quite concerned about this matter.
“Great Serpent, don’t talk nonsense.” Xiao Wenbing quickly said righteously, “I only learned about the Origin Crystal in Zha’s divine realm. Do you think I have precognitive abilities and could have notified Kairis in advance?”
"Oh, prior notice..." the Great Serpent Supreme said, drawing out his words.
Xiao Wenbing glared at it. This guy clearly hadn't heard what he was saying. It seemed that it had already decided that he was the culprit who leaked the secret.
Ignoring it, Xiao Wenbing asked the Seven-Colored Winged King, "How did Kairis know that I possessed a Primal Crystal?"
The Seven-Colored Winged King raised his hand and gently smoothed his slightly disheveled bangs, saying, "Sister Kairis guessed."
"Guess?"
Everyone was stunned. If they could even guess that, could it be that the fox spirit's true identity wasn't an immortal, but a top-tier deity capable of knowing three thousand years ago and three hundred years ago?
Seeing everyone's expressions, the Seven-Colored Winged King immediately knew they didn't believe her at all. Indeed, under such circumstances, it would be strange to believe her. So she quickly explained, "Sister Kairis didn't just guess; she deduced it from the divine treasure you gave her."
"Sacred treasure?"
With a flick of his wrist, the Seven-Colored Winged King pulled out an object the size of a fist and said, "This is the treasure."
Xiao Wenbing took a closer look and recognized it as the tortoise shell he had given away.
He and the two women exchanged glances, both seeing confusion in each other's eyes.
"Is there any secret inside this divine treasure?" Xiao Wenbing asked curiously.
He personally replicated this item, and he knows its internal structure perfectly. He can guarantee that there is no trace of any primordial crystals within it.