Why?
"I have a way to greatly increase the success rate of the Heavenly Tribulation, even to the point of 100% success," Xiao Wenbing said with a smile. However, this smile, in Quini's eyes, inexplicably reminded him of the old fox's smile. "Really?"
"That's right, and once my method is used, I guarantee that everyone who arrives in the Immortal Realm will basically possess the strength of the Integration Realm."
"What?" Quini exclaimed in shock, his eyes flashing with disbelief. Cultivation in the Immortal Realm is divided into four realms: Refining Spirit, Golden Immortal, Avatar, and Integration. Those who reach the Refining Spirit and Golden Immortal realms are called Upper Immortals, while those at the Avatar and Integration realms are called Lower Immortals. After ascending to the Immortal Realm, cultivators must undergo a period of cultivation to reach the Integration realm, only then can they truly be called immortals. Generally, most ascended immortals need about a thousand years to successfully achieve Integration, but judging from Xiao Wenbing's tone, it seems he can reach the Integration realm immediately, thus avoiding a thousand years of arduous cultivation. How could Quini believe such a cheap and easy offer?
"What? You don't believe me?"
"Hmm, this..." Queenie genuinely didn't believe it, but she didn't want to say it directly, so she was momentarily embarrassed and speechless. After a while, Queenie's eyes lit up, and she asked with a mixture of surprise and delight, "Is this the divine message from the precious god?"
Xiao Wenbing was taken aback, then burst into laughter, patting Queenie's shoulder forcefully and saying, "That's right, it was its order. I didn't expect you to see through it."
Seeing Quini's knowing expression, Xiao Wenbing scoffed. "I've exhausted all my words, and you wouldn't believe me. But the moment I mention the precious god, you agree like a lamb to the slaughter. What a scoundrel!" "Alright, listen to me. Gather everyone together. I'm going back to the cultivation world now. Two years from now..." Xiao Wenbing paused slightly, his eyes gleaming with confidence, "I guarantee you'll witness the greatest miracle of all time."
After Quini left, Feng Baiyi asked in surprise, "Wenbing, do you really have a way to ensure that tens of thousands of people succeed in their tribulations?"
"Of course, but..."
"But what?"
"However, if we fail, it will mean total annihilation, with not a single one left alive."
"..."
Volume 6 Scams and Deceptions, Chapter 20: The Elixir of Creation
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In the cultivation world, in the main hall of the Jade Dragon Sect, Hui Zhe, Hui Pu, Long Shi, Feng Hua, Sect Master Tianyi, and Daoist Xianyun exchanged bewildered glances. When Xiao Wenbing brought back a full one hundred immortal artifacts from the Flame Realm, Hui Zhe and the others were beaming with joy. They had only promised fifty, but unexpectedly, they received double the amount. This unexpected gain naturally made them overjoyed. However, when Xiao Wenbing mentioned that the Flame Realm was about to gather a large army to go to the Immortal Realm, they all froze, speechless. "Fellow Daoist Xiao, do you have a way to make sure they pass the Heavenly Tribulation with 100% success rate and then directly enter the Integration Realm?"
“That’s right,” Xiao Wenbing said confidently. Hui Zhe’s eyes lit up, and he asked, “Then can we participate?”
"You guys?" Xiao Wenbing asked in surprise, his gaze strange. Why would Hui Zhe and the others want to get involved?
“Exactly. As long as Fellow Daoist Xiao releases the news, I guarantee that the cultivation world can also raise an army of ten thousand.” Hui Zhe assured him confidently. After a moment of contemplation, Xiao Wenbing shook his head and said, “Sect Master Hui Zhe, do you think it’s necessary?”
"Of course, a 100% success rate in passing the Heavenly Tribulation and directly entering the Integration Realm are both irresistible temptations for us cultivators. Fellow Daoist Xiao is, after all, one of us in the cultivation world; surely we wouldn't favor one over the other?" Hui Zhe said solemnly. Xiao Wenbing shook his head with a wry smile. He was a member of the cultivation world, so of course he wouldn't side with outsiders. However, in his plan, passing the tribulation was not a simple matter, and the chances of success were slim. He only had the ability to protect himself and the two women, Zhang and Feng. If it were really as good as he made it out to be, then the first person he would seek help from would be his master, the Old Daoist Xianyun. But now, this matter couldn't be spread: "Haha, of course not. However, Sect Master Hui Zhe, the Flame Realm army's ascension to the Immortal Realm isn't for fun; they'll be facing high-level immortals, and the journey is fraught with danger. One wrong move, and their souls will be scattered. Are you sure you still want to go?"
Hui Zhe paused, quickly weighing the pros and cons in his mind, and finally said, "Well, slaying demons and monsters is also part of our duty. However, we can't force people to do things against their will. Let's spread the word, and see how many people are willing to come."
“Alright, then please inform everyone that those who wish to go must relinquish their freedom and serve this goal. Otherwise, it's best not to come.” Xiao Wenbing clasped his hands in a fist salute to the crowd and led the old Taoist Xianyun to his residence. “Ronal, this is your grandmaster. Come and pay your respects.”
Ronald responded and stepped forward to perform the traditional sect salute to the old Daoist Xianyun. The old Daoist Xianyun helped Ronald up, nodding in satisfaction. The relationship between the Flame Realm and the Cultivation Realm had greatly improved, especially with the presentation of over a hundred precious immortal artifacts—enough to silence all dissent. Although accepting someone from the Flame Realm as a disciple was unprecedented in the Cultivation Realm, seeing Ronald's talent, the old Daoist Xianyun couldn't worry about that anymore. Just thinking about the greedy looks Hui Zhe and the others had given Ronald in the main hall earlier, he knew that if... If he didn't take him, there would be plenty of people lining up to want him. The old Daoist, Xianyun, spoke with Ronald with restraint for a while, discovering that his grand-disciple was not only exceptionally talented, no less than Xiao Wenbing, but also incredibly intelligent and quick-witted. He was overjoyed, able to understand ten things from one and draw inferences from one instance. Turning back, he forcefully patted Xiao Wenbing's shoulder, saying, "Wenbing, you've taken a fine disciple! Who would have thought that our Secret Talisman Sect would have such a gifted successor within four generations! Haha, when I ascend to the Immortal Realm in the future, I can finally show off before our ancestors!"
"Fourth generation?" Xiao Wenbing counted on his fingers. The Secret Talisman Sect had a small number of members; even including Ronald, it was only three generations. Where would a fourth generation come from? "Yes, once Ronald takes on disciples, won't that make it the fourth generation?"
Xiao Wenbing said, both amused and exasperated, "Master, you're joking. Accepting a disciple depends on fate. There's only one in a billion with Ronaldo's talent. Could you possibly be a fortune teller? Otherwise, how would you know that his disciple is also a prodigy?"
The old Taoist priest reached into his hand, pulled out a jade bottle, waved it in front of Xiao Wenbing, and asked, "Do you still remember what this is?"
Xiao Wenbing took a closer look and it seemed very familiar. A flash of inspiration struck him, and he immediately remembered that it was precisely because of this thing that he had entered the world of cultivation. He immediately smiled and said, "Is this the treasure that Senior Brother went through so much trouble to obtain?"
"That's right, your senior brother obtained this treasure by chance, which aroused suspicion. Fortunately, the kid was clever and found a mortal to transport it, thus avoiding the search by several elders. Otherwise, hehe..." Old Daoist Xianyun sneered and said, "But even when I personally intervened later, I almost fell out with several major sects." He paused, and seeing Xiao Wenbing's relieved expression, he couldn't help but smile and ask, "Guess what's inside?"
"I don't know, please enlighten me, Master."
The old Taoist priest lowered his voice and said, "The Creation Pill."
"Ah!" Xiao Wenbing exclaimed in surprise, never expecting it to be this treasure. No wonder the old Taoist was so nervous. This thing was of little use to those who had already formed their core, but it had unimaginable effects on mortals who had not yet grasped the essence of Qi. The Creation Pill, a pill that could transform one's very being, could even turn someone with the worst physique into someone with top-tier talent like Ronaldo. For a sect, inheritance was of paramount importance. Having such a Creation Pill meant guaranteeing that the next generation would have an outstanding genius. The old Taoist had his reasons for keeping this a secret; if others knew, the Secret Talisman Sect would never have peace again. However, Xiao Wenbing's face was quite comical at this moment. He hesitated for a moment and said, "Master, this Creation Pill... um, I've seen it elsewhere before."
The old Taoist priest's expression tightened, and he asked in surprise, "What?"
"Hehe, Master. I saw this from the Treasure God. I'll go try and see if I can steal a few for you to play with, how about that?"
The old Taoist priest gaped, still somewhat unable to believe his ears even as he left with Ronald. After the old Taoist priest left, Zhang Yaqi smiled and said, "Wenbing, why did you refuse to let people from the cultivation world go to the immortal realm with you?"
"It's simple. The Flame Realm has become accustomed to unity and solidarity through hundreds of thousands of years of suffering. If there's a crisis, they certainly won't abandon me. But these people from the cultivation world, to be honest, I don't trust them." Xiao Wenbing sneered, "Even if they're willing to come, it's probably only because they can guarantee a 100% success rate in the tribulation. I assure you, once they ascend to the Immortal Realm, the first thing they'll do is find a way to leave."
“HP and Long Shi aren’t that kind of people,” Feng Baiyi said softly from the side. “I know, of course they aren’t. But what about the others? When disaster strikes, how many are willing to stand with us?”
Feng Baiyi sighed softly, no longer insisting on her own opinion. "Alright, enough talk, let's go into Wanbaotang."
"do what?"
Xiao Wenbing smiled mysteriously and said, "Of course, it's about creating magical artifacts."
In the Wanbao Hall, Xiao Wenbing gave some instructions before going into seclusion to create Dark Infants. He had come from the Flame Realm because only here could he unleash his full potential without restraint. Before going to the Flame Realm, the Dark Infants Xiao Wenbing created required the Treasure God to process them with divine power, but now, having obtained the Void Cauldron, this process was naturally replaced. The creation of Dark Infants was not fast; Xiao Wenbing spent a full day and a half to barely create one. This was because to create Dark Infants, he needed to keep the Divine Spark within the Nascent Soul; since he couldn't use the power of the Divine Spark, the speed was predictably slow. Fortunately, with the powerful support of the Void Cauldron, he didn't need to worry about insufficient energy. Moreover, with continuous creation, his skill level improved steadily. After half a year, he was able to create one in a single day. One Dark Infant. A year quickly passed, and Xiao Wenbing possessed nearly three hundred Dark Infants. Looking at these tiny figures emanating a faint dark golden light, Xiao Wenbing felt much more at ease. Each Dark Infant possessed immense combat power, and more importantly, these Dark Infants didn't require his command in battle; they could unleash their maximum combat power solely through the characteristics of their divine nature. As loyal expendable resources, they were undoubtedly the best choice. However, Xiao Wenbing didn't create them for fighting. He had another purpose. His goal was to create ten thousand simplified versions of the Xuanwu Shield. If his plan succeeded, when ten thousand Xuanwu Shields were combined into one, their power would be enough to shatter the heavens and the earth. Even if the Dark God were resurrected, he would have the powerful confidence to win. Of course, the prerequisite was first gathering ten thousand people like Quini... Without the help of these immortal-level experts to unleash the energy of the Xuanwu Shield, Xiao Wenbing alone would be powerless. According to his calculations, it would take at least ten days to create a simplified version of the Xuanwu Shield; ten thousand shields would take a hundred thousand days. Even if he were killed, he couldn't complete the task within two years. Fortunately, he still had his last trump card: Dark Infants. His experience creating the Heaven-Shattering Thunder proved that these Dark Infants also possessed the ability to create things out of thin air. Therefore, Xiao Wenbing spent time creating Dark Infants and used them to fully utilize their power in creating the Xuanwu Shield. After a year and a half, more than four hundred Dark Infants and eleven thousand simplified Xuanwu Shields were finally completed. With such a brilliant achievement, Xiao Wenbing successfully emerged from seclusion and returned to the Flame Realm with the two women. As for Ronald, this disciple had already been taken back to the training grounds by the old Daoist Xianyun. They went to train, and judging from the old Taoist's demeanor, he was clearly not going to give them any free time. However, although Ronald was missing, they returned with over five hundred more people. These were all top experts with the most fearsome reputation in the cultivation world. They were all self-aware, knowing that they had committed too many killings in their lives, and that they would likely have a hard time surviving this tribulation. Therefore, as soon as they heard that someone could guarantee their safe passage through the tribulation, they rushed over eagerly. As for Hui Zhe and Long Shi, they didn't want to join in the fun. Thinking about it, it made sense. Although following Xiao Wenbing might guarantee their safe passage through the tribulation, the enemies they would face afterward would be incredibly powerful. For those who were confident of passing the tribulation, this deal wasn't worthwhile. Only those who knew they were doomed would come to gamble. Xiao Wenbing welcomed them all and brought them to the Flame Realm.
Volume 6 Scams and Deceptions, Chapter 21 Scams and Deceptions
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On a deserted planet in the Flame Realm, more than 10,000 powerful beings who had undergone tribulation formed a strange array, each holding a small shield.
In the center of the crowd, Xiao Wenbing, Zhang Yaqi, and Feng Baiyi, who were at the main focal point of the formation, gathered together.
"Wenbing, you...you should think this through."
"Nonsense, everything's been distributed, is there anything you still don't understand?"
"Sigh...did you tell them why you came here?"
"Impossible. I'm not stupid. If I told you the truth, I guarantee that the only ones still standing here would be the three of us."
A month ago, Xiao Wenbing returned from the cultivation world. Upon meeting, he distributed more than 10,000 Xuanwu secondary shields, which were then given to selected experts in the Earth Tribulation stage to recognize as their masters.
This Xuanwu secondary shield possesses immense power, easily comparable to even low-grade immortal artifacts. Having unexpectedly acquired this high-level equipment, surpassing ordinary immortal artifacts in quality, naturally caused everyone to rejoice, and it further boosted Xiao Wenbing's confidence.
Within this month, in addition to having the Xuanwu secondary shield recognize its master, Xiao Wenbing also taught a large-scale formation for these more than 10,000 super experts to practice. This formation was adapted from the Spirit Gathering Formation inherited from the Divine Realm, and under the guidance of many Tribulation Transcending experts, its power far surpassed that of Xiao Wenbing's tens of thousands of Nascent Souls.
Once everything was ready, Xiao Wenbing immediately led the large group to the uninhabited planet that had been prepared beforehand. Of course, the pretext for gathering everyone here was to practice formations.
Seeing that everyone was in position, Xiao Wenbing straightened his chest and said, "Esteemed seniors, let's begin practicing the grand formation. Please absorb spiritual energy to the best of your ability and hand it over to Miss Zhang Yaqi to form the Five Elements Guardian Formation."
This small matter was of course no challenge for the numerous experts. In just a moment, all the earth's spiritual energy had gathered around the three people at the center of the formation. Zhang Yaqi dared not be negligent and lightly flipped her wrist. The Qiankun Ring absorbed a vast amount of earth's spiritual energy, emitting a bright five-colored light. Within the light, the Five Elements Tunnel shot into the sky, transforming into specks of starlight that enveloped everyone.
Furthermore, a thin protective shield was placed in front of the main array eye, separating Xiao Wenbing and his two companions from the others.
"My precious baby..."
"What powerful defensive capabilities..."
"Absolutely flawless and incredibly strong defense..."
A moment later, everyone was captivated by this magnificent sight. The Spirit Gathering Array, set up by tens of thousands of Tribulation Stage experts wielding the same magical artifacts, and further amplified by the Qiankun Ring and the Five Elements Tunnel, had indeed reached an incredible level of defensive power. It was arguably the most powerful defensive array ever created.
"Seniors, what do you think of the defensive strength of this large position?"
"powerful."
"Very strong."
"Super strong."
Countless people chimed in, saying that no one could find any fault with such defensive capabilities.
"Alright, next, please welcome our beautiful Miss Feng Baiyi to perform. Everyone, please concentrate your energy and gather all the absorbed spiritual power onto the Xuanwu secondary shield to provide sufficient energy for the main array eye. This is of great importance, and everyone must not take it lightly."
The surroundings fell silent instantly. The many experts exchanged bewildered glances, not understanding Xiao Wenbing's meaning.
Zhang Yaqi lowered her head slightly and sighed, "Wenbing, you've deceived so many people; you deserve divine retribution."
"I'm not afraid. They will protect me from divine retribution before I suffer any calamity."
Feng Baiyi's beautiful eyes swept over their faces, and even with her composure and indifference, she felt a slight tension. However, she smiled slightly; doing so was actually quite amusing.
Taking a step forward, Feng Baiyi reached out. Powerful energy gathered in her hand, and a purple sword, crackling with sparks, gradually took shape in her seemingly boneless jade hand.
The crowd looked at the Thunder God Sword with awe, knowing the immense power it contained; this was a heartfelt respect for the strong.
Under the watchful eyes of everyone, Feng Baiyi suddenly waved her hand, and the Heavenly Thunder Divine Sword in her hand flew into the air like lightning.
In an instant, dark clouds churned in the sky, accompanied by faint flashes of lightning from all directions.
"Heavenly Tribulation..."
A frantic shout rang out from the crowd, and almost simultaneously, tens of thousands of people made the same choice: they flew outwards as fast as they could, wanting to get away from the danger before the heavenly tribulation formed.
"Thump...thump...thump..."
Countless people crashed heavily against the light barrier of the Five Elements Guardian Formation.
"Ouch, my god...it hurts so much!" A pig-headed monster clutched his forehead, where a large tumor was clearly visible.
"What's going on?" One person got up, feeling dizzy and disoriented, and it seemed like there were tiny stars flying in front of his eyes.
"My God, how come this protective formation is two-way?!"
Finally, someone discovered the secret and cried out in despair.
"Hit..." a voice shouted, tearing at the ground with all its might.
The next moment, countless rays of light, accompanied by powerful spiritual energy, shot towards the protective array. Under the threat of the heavenly tribulation, everyone simultaneously unleashed their strongest attacks, using every ounce of their power without reservation.
However, to their disappointment, they discovered that the Five Elements Guardian Array was far too powerful, so powerful that even tens of thousands of Tribulation Stage experts working together could not break it.
While it's true that the more powerful the protective formation, the better, when the formation blocks everyone's escape route, no one would want it to be that way anymore.
"Boom..."
Above their heads came a series of booming sounds. The heavenly tribulation was about to arrive, and what made them despair was that, affected by the energy, this time it had formed a chain of tribulations affecting tens of thousands of people, and no one could escape it.
Gazing at the dark, heavy clouds in the sky, and the flashes of lightning that constantly illuminated the dense fog, a sense of despair spread through the hearts of the crowd. A chain of calamities involving tens of thousands of people…