Since the robbery plan is not feasible, the only way to achieve a breakthrough is to create a means.
Just like the Tranquil House, it is absolutely impossible to directly refine a Tranquil House. However, once it is broken down into a hundred parts and the principle is understood, even an ordinary Nascent Soul stage expert can refine one independently.
If the Mind-Stabilizing Chamber works, then so does the Golden Elixir. Xiao Wenbing was quite confident about this.
However, simplifying and making the manufacturing process of the Golden Elixir more accessible is clearly a rather profound subject, and at least for Xiao Wenbing at present, it is not a problem that he can solve independently.
Since we can't solve it on our own, we naturally have to talk to our old friend, Mirror God.
Volume 4, The Divine Artifacts, Chapter 197: A Joyful Reunion with an Old Friend
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However, just as Xiao Wenbing was about to reawaken the Mirror God and continue to disturb it, he suddenly noticed several powerful auras rapidly approaching him.
Of course, this so-called speed is only relative to the speed of ordinary people. In the eyes of cultivators, it would seem ordinary.
There seemed to be a vague sense of familiarity in him. Xiao Wenbing paused for a moment, then immediately laughed.
To his delight, he was indeed very familiar with these auras. He didn't even need to carefully distinguish them; he already knew that his master, the Daoist Xianyun, and the Sect Master of Tianyi had arrived.
Their actions were incredibly swift; in just a few days, they had already arrived at Tianding Star from Earth. It seems the news of the Demon Realm's invasion truly shocked them.
However, what surprised Xiao Wenbing even more was that his own spiritual sense had become so powerful that he could sense the aura of the old Daoist Xianyun from such a distance, which was truly incredible.
Could it be that my trip to Wanbaotang led to an unimaginable breakthrough? But I hadn't noticed it at all.
He muttered to himself, then quickly jumped onto the table. If anyone saw him sitting cross-legged on the table, he would lose all face.
As soon as he stepped out of that thin membrane-like barrier, Xiao Wenbing immediately realized something was wrong. He could no longer sense the aura of the old Daoist Xianyun, and the efficiency of his inspiration had dropped by a whole level.
He glanced at the table beside him, tapped his finger, and stored it in his Heavenly Void Ring. However, he also realized that this permanent defensive formation could also enhance a person's reconnaissance capabilities. Truly worthy of being a product of the God Realm; even the formation itself was so strange and wondrous.
"Knock...knock." A few soft knocks sounded on the door.
"Come in," Xiao Wenbing said, straightening up.
He watched with a broad smile as the door was pushed open. Led by Sect Master Huizhe and Elder Huipu, Daoist Xianyun, Daoist Zhang, and Sect Master Tianyi filed in, followed closely by a man behind Huipu. It was none other than his old friend, Amo.
"Disciple Wenbing greets Master." Xiao Wenbing strode forward and respectfully kowtowed to the old Taoist Xianyun.
"Alright, alright, get up quickly." The old Taoist priest Xianyun chuckled as he helped him up, his eyes already crinkling with laughter.
Upon arriving at the Jade Cauldron Sect, before even announcing his name, he simply uttered the word "Earth." This immediately alarmed everyone within the sect.
Not only did Hui Pu, one of the two elders of the Jade Cauldron Sect, personally come down the mountain to greet them, but Sect Master Hui Zhe, who had just emerged from a century of seclusion, also made an exception and waited for them at the gate.
Looking across the world, it is likely that only the disciples of the Heavenly Thunder Palace and the envoys of the three supreme races would receive such a high level of hospitality.
Faced with this sudden, high-level reception, even those with the cultivation levels of Tianyi Sect Master and Xianyun Daoist felt a little flattered.
In the ensuing conversation, Hui Zhe and the others praised Xiao Wenbing, an outstanding young man from Earth, which made the old Taoist Xianyun smile broadly. However, when the Dingxin House appeared in front of everyone, they were truly stunned.
They had already given Xiao Wenbing extremely high praise, but no matter how they thought about it, they could never have imagined that he would achieve such success.
The Tranquility Chamber is the true nemesis of inner demons. With this treasure, it's impossible to experience being possessed by inner demons in the future.
Of course, if someone wants to experience the feeling of inner demons and doesn't want to use the Tranquility Room, that's fine too. However, finding someone with such a fearless spirit is probably not an easy task.
Upon learning of the great primordial chaos that Xiao Wenbing had unleashed, the old Taoist priests simultaneously exclaimed, "His merit is immeasurable!" While they couldn't fully comprehend or understand this young disciple, they also felt a deep sense of respect for him.
As for the old Taoist priest, he was the only exception. The fact that he could teach such a renowned disciple was undoubtedly due to his excellent teaching. His old face was flushed with excitement, and amidst the compliments of his peers, his small eyes shone as brightly as light bulbs.
Therefore, when the old Taoist priest saw his most prized disciple, his usually stern face couldn't maintain its composure. The fact that he didn't publicly praise Xiao Wenbing to the skies already demonstrated his excellent self-control.
"Brother Xianyun, you truly have a master like me. I admire you greatly..." HP stroked his beard and praised loudly.
"Not at all, Master can only lead you through the door; the rest is up to you. Although this disciple's skills were taught by the old Taoist, his achievements today are largely thanks to your guidance, Brother Huipu," the old Taoist Xianyun quickly said modestly.
"Haha." Sect Master Huizhe smiled slightly and said, "Brother Xianyun, don't be modest. Your teaching of Fellow Daoist Xiao is a blessing for all cultivators."
The old Taoist priest shook his head and waved his hands repeatedly. Although he kept being modest, he could not hide the smug look on his face. He patted Xiao Wenbing's shoulder and recalled the various circumstances of his acquaintance with Xiao Wenbing. He sighed inwardly. Although he had thought that this precious disciple might one day become famous in the cultivation world, he had not expected that this day would come so soon.
"Ahem..." Sect Master Tianyi coughed lightly and said, "Fellow Daoists, Dingxin House is indeed a meritorious place, but we have come here today for the gathering of the Demon Realm army. Why don't we discuss the important matter first?"
“Very well, in that case, fellow Daoists, please take a seat,” Hui Zhe quickly replied.
After some polite exchanges, everyone took their seats as guests and hosts. Fortunately, this was one of the largest and best guest rooms in the Jade Cauldron Sect. There weren't many seats in the hall, but it was more than enough to accommodate seven or eight people.
Hewlett gave a wink to Amos, who was attending him. Amos understood and went out for a moment. He returned with six cups of fragrant tea. It turned out that the matter they were going to discuss was quite important, so Hewlett had left the usual servants behind. The responsibility of serving tea and water naturally fell to Amos.
"Fellow Daoists, I made some Hundred Flower Dew during my leisure time. Please have a taste," HP said with a smile.
“Oh, my junior brother is really generous, even willing to bring out the Hundred Flowers Dew to entertain guests.” Hui Zhe shook his head and introduced, “This is a fragrant tea that my junior brother collected morning dew from a hundred flowers and processed using a secret method, taking decades to complete. Normally, he hides it very well, and it is difficult to get a cup. Haha, this old Daoist is really fortunate to have you all.”
Sect Master Tianyi and the others quickly offered a few words of modesty, but after hearing Sect Master Huizhe's words, they couldn't help but feel a little more expectant.
Amo was holding a tray, about to serve tea, but his gaze swept around the hall and he couldn't help but stop.
The furnishings of the Jade Cauldron Sect differ from those of wealthy families on Earth. They customarily place an eight-table in the main hall, surrounded by eight chairs. When guests arrive, they can sit together in a circle, which is not only convenient but also makes the atmosphere much more welcoming.
However, the chairs are still there, but one of the most important things is missing, making the hall feel empty and strangely awkward.
Moreover, and most importantly, he no longer knew where to put the teacups he was holding. Because the octagonal table that had been placed in the middle of the chair was gone.
His expression naturally did not escape the notice of Hui Zhe and Hui Pu. These two old Taoist priests were experienced and wise. Upon seeing this, they immediately knew the reason. They widened their eyes and scanned the room without making a sound. At the same time, they noticed the four table legs casually placed in the corner of the room.
Where's the desktop? Where did it go?
"Who is on duty today?" Hui Zhe's face flushed slightly, an unpleasant blush creeping across his face. Such a thing had actually happened, making him lose all face.
Xiao Wenbing was very clever. Seeing that things were not going well, he quickly stepped forward and said, "Sect Master, I borrowed an item from your sect just now. Please forgive me."
"What?"
Xiao Wenbing pointed to the empty space in front of the old Taoists and said, "This junior suddenly had a whimsical idea and wanted to refine a magic weapon, so I borrowed an octagonal table from your sect. Please forgive me, Sect Master."
"Oh, such a small matter, no need to mention it again, Fellow Daoist Xiao, please go ahead." Hui Zhe quickly smiled kindly, indicating that he didn't mind at all.
He secretly thought to himself, "This Fellow Daoist Xiao is truly incredibly powerful. He can even refine magic treasures from an octagonal table? This old Daoist is truly ignorant."
They moved to another table, and Amo served fragrant tea. He stood in the corner, hands clasped, waiting to be seated.
Xiao Wenbing, however, sat down with the old Taoist priests with great fanfare. Strangely enough, none of them felt anything was wrong with his almost rude attitude, as if it were perfectly natural.
And so, the five old Taoist priests at the Tribulation Transcending stage and the fake Taoist priest at the Golden Core stage sat in a circle.
This shows that Xiao Wenbing's status in the eyes of the people is now on par with these top figures in the cultivation world.
"The Demon Clan's sudden large-scale mobilization of troops has only one purpose: to once again seize control of the cultivation world," Hui Zhe said with a solemn expression.
“Indeed, they learned their lesson three thousand years ago. But I never expected them to come back so soon. Alas, the demon invasion will once again bring bloodshed.” Zhang Daoren shook his head and sighed.
The Sect Master of Tianyi nodded slightly, but then he raised his question: "Fellow Daoists, before our ancestor, True Immortal Bailu, ascended to the Immortal Realm, he left behind a famous instruction: After the great war three thousand years ago, the Demon Race will not be able to recover its strength without five thousand years of recuperation. In other words, even if they have the ambition, they may not have the strength to expand again within five thousand years. But now there are only three thousand years..."
Volume 4, The Divine Artifacts, Chapter 198: Countermeasures (Part 1)
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The old Taoist priests immediately fell silent. Who was Master Bailu? He was a member of the Qiankun Circle and one of the three great saints in the cultivation world, on par with the Lord of Tianlei Palace.
Back then, the three great sages set up the Immortal Slaughtering Formation, which killed nine of the most powerful super demons in one fell swoop, enabling the cultivation world to achieve final victory in a difficult struggle.
Such achievements were so great that even the Dragon King and Phoenix Robe of the previous generation had to admit defeat, which is why they were given the supreme title of the Three Great Saints.
Therefore, what he said must be true. At least, these old Taoists who have cultivated for thousands of years in the Tribulation Transcending stage would never doubt the truth of his words.
However, in reality, the demon realm has indeed begun preparations for an invasion.
So, was Bailu's prophecy really false? Upon thinking of this, the old Taoist priests immediately shut their mouths tightly, afraid of uttering any words that would disrespect the senior immortals.
This cannot be blamed on them. You must know that each of them has an extraordinary status. They are either the head of a sect or an important elder in the Jade Cauldron Sect. If they say anything, it may cause a huge uproar in the cultivation world.
Therefore, since there were concerns in his mind, it was inconvenient for him to speak.
Sitting to the side, Fellow Daoist Xiao looked around with great boredom, wondering why they had all suddenly become mute after just a moment ago, when they were all chatting and laughing happily.
In fact, there is indeed a generation gap between him and these older generation figures. Although he is physically present, his mind is not on the matter, nor does he intend to offer any grand pronouncements.
According to his idea, he would listen to the teachings here for a while, and then go out to study again how to simplify the manufacturing process of the Golden Elixir.
For him, the most urgent task is to quickly improve his own strength, and as for the Demon Realm, with these big shots above him, he doesn't need to worry about it.
Suddenly, the room fell silent. A heavy atmosphere filled the air, making him feel extremely oppressed.
He looked around for a long time. The five old Taoists seemed to be patient, sitting upright one by one. Although their eyes were open, they were calm and undisturbed, as if they were about to enter a meditative state.
Xiao Wenbing grew impatient and looked at Amo. However, this obedient disciple of the Jade Cauldron Sect was even more reserved than his master. His hands hung naturally at his sides, and his eyes were level. He hadn't moved an inch since he stood there.
If Xiao Wenbing hadn't recognized this person, he might have really regarded him as a pillar.
He sighed inwardly, realizing that he could never match such composure. He waited and waited, but no one answered. Finally, he touched his nose and said, "In my opinion..."
As soon as he said that, the atmosphere in the room immediately became lively, and the eyes of several old Taoist priests focused on him at the same time.
Xiao Wenbing smiled confidently, his mind racing. He thought to himself, "What knowledge do I have at my age? What are you old fogies looking at me for? Haven't you heard of the saying 'throwing out a brick to attract jade'? I've already thrown out the brick, so hurry up and show me the jade."
"What insightful opinion does Fellow Daoist Xiao have?"
After waiting for a while, Xiao Wenbing remained silent with a smile, and HP's old man finally couldn't help but ask.
"Hehe..." Xiao Wenbing groaned inwardly. He held back for a while, and finally managed to squeeze out a sentence: "Among the juniors, there must be some changes."
"misfortune?"
The old Taoist priests suddenly realized what was going on and clapped their hands in unison, saying, "That's right, there must be some unexpected event involved."
Xiao Wenbing was puzzled. How could they treat his rambling words as if they had found a treasure, as if they were an imperial edict?
"Master Bailu is absolutely right; the Demon Realm's energy has certainly not recovered yet. However, we don't know what unforeseen events have forced them to launch a large-scale invasion of the cultivation world," Sect Master Huizhe sighed.
"That's right, that must be it. But what changes will occur in the Demon Realm?"