A sweet, delicate voice rang out, sending shivers down one's spine. Kairis swayed as he approached, with the Seven-Colored Winged King following closely behind.
This fox spirit held immense prestige in the Linglong Immortal Realm. Upon seeing her, many people simultaneously fell silent and greeted her warmly.
Unlike the Seven-Colored Winged King and the Great Serpent Supreme, Keris, who was also at the Supreme Realm, always treated everyone with a smile and impeccable manners, regardless of who they were. This magnanimity alone was beyond the reach of ordinary people.
Upon seeing Kairis, Fenhua immediately shrank back, and his arrogant demeanor vanished instantly.
"Thank you, senior, for clearing my name."
"No need to be so polite. How is your teacher?"
"My master is well, thank you for your concern, senior."
Kairis glanced at Xiao Wenbing, seemingly casually, but asked with a smile, "Didn't your master come this time?"
Xiao Wenbing found it amusing; wasn't this just blatant nonsense? With such a huge mess, if Master Fenhua were present, he certainly wouldn't be a coward.
As expected, Fen Hua respectfully replied, "My master had important matters to attend to, which is why he was unable to come this time. However, I have come here on his orders to exchange some items."
"Oh, in that case, Fellow Immortal Fenhua and this Fellow Immortal Xiao are both guests of my Kairis. How about we both make concessions and turn hostility into friendship?"
Fen Hua hesitated slightly. Although he was unwilling, he did not dare to offend the other party.
"no."
Everyone was taken aback. They hadn't expected that the one who wouldn't give up was not the immortal Fen Hua, but that little fused immortal.
“This man is a thief who seizes by force and is arrogant. If we don’t teach him a lesson, how will he know his place?” After saying this, Xiao Wenbing looked at Kairis with a smile and said, “Of course, since Your Majesty has pleaded for him, I will give you face. As long as he kowtows to me and apologizes, then this matter will be dropped.”
"Bullshit!" Fen Hua roared in fury.
Xiao Wenbing frowned and said, "What are you yelling about? Trying to see who can shout the loudest?"
Kairis glanced back at the Seven-Colored Winged King, only to see a look of hesitation on the other's face. Clearly, he was also uncertain about this battle against Xiao Wenbing.
As for the other onlookers, they all looked surprised, saying that this person didn't know what was good for him.
The difference between a high-level immortal and a low-level immortal is not just about immortal power. It is a comprehensive difference encompassing all aspects of their states. If someone thinks that they can contend with a high-level immortal by using the same amount of immortal power, then that is simply wishful thinking.
The Great Serpent Supreme silently approached Feng Baiyi and transmitted his voice, "Master, should I kill that bastard?"
Feng Baiyi shook her head slightly and said, "If their skills are equal and they fight hand-to-hand, then let's have the contest."
The Great Serpent Supreme looked at Xiao Wenbing with surprise and uncertainty. Could he have some other hidden methods? However, since Feng Baiyi spoke with such certainty, it didn't say anything more.
Kairis hesitated for a moment, then advised, "Fellow Daoist Xiao, once you step into the life-or-death arena, your fate is in the hands of heaven. You should think this through carefully."
Xiao Wenbing winked at her twice, then said confidently, "Understood. Does Your Majesty have any further instructions?"
After a moment's thought, Kairis finally smiled and said, "Alright, I won't try to persuade you anymore. You two can resolve this yourselves."
She didn't even bother to ask Fen Hua's opinion. That's because she knew Fen Hua would never accept such humiliating terms.
With a wave of her slender hand, a tall, earth-shaped space suddenly rose up in the very center of the palace.
This mustard seed space is identical to the one used during the battle between the Xuanji Sect and the Nutao Sect, clearly indicating that it is located in the Immortal Realm. Such battles are commonplace there.
Kairis casually gave a few instructions. After a moment, a yellow halo rose from the circular mustard seed space.
"I have already imposed restrictions. Within this mustard seed space, only the power of a Nascent Soul Realm Immortal can be used." After a moment's thought, he called out five names, including the Seven-Colored Winged King, and said, "I ask these five Supreme Beings to serve as referees and supervisors. Are you both at ease?"
Fen Hua and Xiao Wenbing naturally had no objections. Five Supreme Beings! It turns out there are quite a few people who can withstand the Nine Heavens Thunder and Fire Tribulation.
With a cold laugh and an angry snort, Fen Hua took the lead and walked into the arena.
Wait, thief!
Fen Hua turned around and shouted angrily, "Who are you cursing?"
Xiao Wenbing said calmly, "Whoever takes the things and runs away, I'll scold them."
Fen Hua was stunned, glancing at the pebble in his hand. His face flushed red instantly; he had been so tense from the series of events that he had completely forgotten about the stolen goods in his hand.
He quickly tossed the pebble in his hand to Mingyang, strode into the arena, and glared at Xiao Wenbing with venomous eyes.
Xiao Wenbing yawned widely, dusted off the intangible dust on his clothes, but showed no intention of going inside.
"You, come in," Fen Hua shouted, almost roaring.
Xiao Wenbing glanced at him disdainfully and said, "You, come out."
"you……"
Xiao Wenbing interrupted his furious shout, saying, "I said, come out here, you coward who ran away in the face of battle!"
Fen Hua nearly choked on his breath and roared, "What did you say?"
A faint smile appeared on everyone's face. Almost everyone could see that Xiao Wenbing was toying with his opponent. But it was truly unprecedented for someone who refused to enter the arena to be calling someone who had already entered a coward from the outside.
Under the watchful eyes of everyone, Xiao Wenbing suddenly raised his left hand, pointed to the Heavenly Void Ring in his hand, and said, "Didn't you just say that we should compare our wealth first? Whoever has more wealth can take all of the other's treasures. If you promise something but don't keep it, what are you if not a coward who runs away in the face of battle?"
Fen Hua rolled his eyes. He was used to being flattered, and now, in his extreme anger, he was determined to kill his enemy. However, his impetuousness caused him to give others ammunition for criticism.
He stomped his foot angrily, slunk out of the arena, and arrived in front of Xiao Wenbing. Without saying a word, he pointed, and countless immortal treasures flew out from his mustard seed space, arranging themselves in a circle around him. Then he grinned maliciously, "Your turn."
The Great Serpent Supreme's expression changed. With his keen eye, he immediately sensed something was wrong upon seeing these things.
This guy is just an ordinary Golden Immortal, but his collection is so vast that it's no less than mine; it's truly unbelievable.
A flicker of surprise flashed in Kairis's eyes, then vanished. He chuckled, "So, Fellow Immortal Fenhua took your master's Skeleton Supreme Treasure Trove. No wonder it's so impressive!"
The Great Serpent Supreme was immediately relieved. It turned out that this was also a Supreme's treasure, which was not surprising. However, it was not worried about Xiao Wenbing. As long as he took out that large bucket of immortal fire and underworld water, along with the container made from the body of the Earth and Wood Spirits, then this competition would be won.
However, with a flick of Xiao Wenbing's finger, the Great Serpent Supreme's mouth opened wider and wider, unable to close again.
Countless treasures flew out of Xiao Wenbing's Heavenly Void Ring. Since surviving the heavenly tribulation, the space inside the Heavenly Void Ring had increased tenfold, making it more than capable of holding anything.
In a short while, Xiao Wenbing was surrounded by a dense array of immortal treasures, which were in no way inferior to his opponent in terms of quantity or quality.
The crowd couldn't help but marvel; the combined wealth of both parties far exceeded everyone's expectations.
Furthermore, it's truly difficult to make a decision in a short time.
"The item is here. How about we invite the esteemed seniors who will act as judges to come up and inspect it?" Xiao Wenbing said with a smile.
After a slight hesitation, the Seven-Colored Winged King and the others did not refuse and came forward one by one to examine them carefully.
Although wealth is tempting, the private possessions of these supreme beings are no less than the treasures here, and under such circumstances, they cannot afford to make a decision against their conscience.
The great serpent supreme, standing to the side, wore a strange expression. It had already recognized that these things were all its own, or rather, exactly the same as all its collections.
He subconsciously touched his ring, his mind circling inside it before he finally felt at ease.
Just now, it even suspected that Xiao Wenbing had used some magical means to completely empty its pockets.
However, its brows furrowed tightly. Where did these things come from? Its gaze swept over several strange items. These were specialties of the Valley of Ten Thousand Poisons. Although they weren't particularly precious, they were unique and irreplaceable.
A thought flashed through his mind: Could it be that Xiao Wenbing had actually obtained a multi-handed supreme treasure?
Leaving aside the Great Serpent Supreme's suspicious behavior, the five Supremes, including the Seven-Colored Winged King, had already completed their thorough examination.
The five of them possessed superb cultivation and incredibly powerful divine senses. After completing one round, they had reached a conclusion.
One of them shouted, "The total value of the two treasures is not much different, but Fenhua Immortal's treasure trove contains three ninth-grade treasures, while Xiao Immortal only has two. Therefore, Fenhua Immortal has won."
Fen Hua breathed a sigh of relief. He had been quite startled when he saw Xiao Wenbing take out so many things. These things all belonged to his master. He couldn't even imagine the consequences if his master lost this battle and went bankrupt.
Volume 20, Chapter 19: Doubling Down One's Fortune (Part 2)
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Xiao Wenbing gently shook his head and smiled, "Seniors, are you saying that I lost because I was missing a ninth-grade earth-level treasure among my items?"
The Seven-Colored Winged King spoke first, "That's right, a ninth-grade treasure, extremely rare. If you have one, then hurry up and take it out."
The large bird cursed inwardly, wondering what Xiao Wenbing was up to. Although Xiao Wenbing was currently at a disadvantage, the absence of immortal fire and the stone box among the scattered items indicated that Xiao Wenbing was still holding back.
After all, she knew that Xiao Wenbing possessed the bodies of the Earth and Fire spirits, both of which were ninth-grade Earthly Treasures. If he were to take them out, he would definitely have a sure chance of victory, which was why she was indirectly urging him to reveal them.
Xiao Wenbing's smile remained unchanged as he reached out and gestured towards the Heavenly Void Ring, instantly drawing out a dark shadow.
The Seven-Colored Winged King was taken aback. Was there really such a large stone box? But upon closer inspection, he realized it was just a snakeskin.
Upon seeing this object, both the Seven-Colored Winged King and the Great Serpent Supreme rolled their eyes.
They were both extremely familiar with this thing; it was clearly the snake skin shed by the Great Serpent Supreme in the past.
The Seven-Colored Winged King glared at the giant serpent. She finally understood where these things came from. It turned out that Xiao Wenbing had borrowed the giant serpent's supreme treasure beforehand, which was why he had such great courage and audacity to make a bet with someone.
Such a supreme collection! If he hadn't encountered another supreme collector, he would have undoubtedly won this competition.
As for the Great Serpent Supreme, he was so surprised that his eyes bulged out.
That's right, this is its snake skin, and it was the last skin it shed millions of years ago. The snake skin retains powerful energy, and the leather is indestructible. From any perspective, this is a raw material that is in no way inferior to a ninth-grade treasure. Moreover, the actual value of such a raw material is often higher than that of a ninth-grade magic weapon that has already been refined.
If such raw materials fall into the hands of a master craftsman, and are combined with other rare and precious materials, they could very well be used to forge a tenth-grade super immortal artifact.
Of course, the possibility of failure is also very high, but overall, this treasure is more than enough to be worth a ninth-grade treasure.
The giant serpent's divine sense circled its own mustard seed space, and it clearly saw its own snake skin lying perfectly intact within the space. So where did the snake skin outside come from?
The great serpent's brows furrowed tightly; it even wondered if it had shed a second layer of skin in the past.
Sensing the emotional fluctuations of the giant snake beside her, Feng Baiyi turned halfway around and asked, "What's wrong with you?"
"Master, this little snake is wondering, where did Fellow Daoist Xiao obtain this snakeskin?"
Feng Baiyi examined the snakeskin in the room more closely than expected, and asked as if she understood something, "Is this snakeskin related to you?"
The giant snake smiled wryly and said, "Of course it's related. This is simply the little snake's molted skin from millions of years ago. However, what puzzles the little snake is that this skin is clearly in the little snake's hand, so how did Fellow Immortal Xiao produce a second snake skin?"
Feng Baiyi pondered for a moment, then suddenly laughed and said, "My precious god."
"Treasure God?" The Great Serpent Supreme's lips twitched slightly. He immediately straightened his posture and said respectfully, "This little serpent understands. So it was bestowed by the Treasure God. The methods of the gods are indeed extraordinary."
Zhang Yaqi gave them a half-smile, half-smile. She had overheard the entire conversation between the master and servant. Now, she said with a beaming smile, "That's right, the methods of the gods are indeed extraordinary."
The two women exchanged a knowing glance and smiled simultaneously. This made the Great Serpent Supreme admire the boundless power of his beloved goddess for quite some time.
He tossed the snakeskin onto his pile of belongings and asked, "So, how did it go?"