Under the protection of the Seven-Colored Winged King, the many demons and immortals in the forest were arrogant and conceited, and they refused to show any weakness even towards such a ferocious place as the Ten Thousand Poison Valley.
If this happened under normal circumstances, and someone were to act so recklessly, numerous experts would have already swarmed in and ripped the intruder apart, turning him into dust.
But at this moment, despite the provocation from these dozen or so people, not one of them dared to step forward to greet them.
As for the reason, it's naturally because the aura released by this group of people was too powerful, to an outrageous degree.
Each of them possessed an incredibly powerful aura, no less so than the Seven-Colored Winged King, the number one being in the forest. What made the many celestial beasts even more fearful was that these auras contained a strange yet majestic and mysterious power.
The sheer power of this aura was unparalleled. Even the Seven-Colored Winged King had never displayed such an incredibly powerful aura, causing everyone to tremble with fear from the bottom of their hearts.
Among the celestial beasts, there were many insightful individuals who had already guessed the origin of this aura.
Besides divine power, what other power could possess such might simply from the outward leakage of aura?
While divine messengers are rare, they are not entirely unique.
One or two would be one thing, but more than ten divine messengers, all of whom are supreme experts at the level of Great Immortals in the Immortal Realm, are no simple matter.
Suddenly, the forest fell completely silent, with no sound except for the rustling of leaves in the wind.
These thirteen people were none other than the supreme-level Refining God Immortals led by Xiao Wenbing, who had already comprehended the origin of divine power.
They originally intended to bring the Roc as well, but Zha voted against it.
Although the Roc possesses great power, it is too conspicuous and has a close relationship with the Thunder God. Before figuring out the true nature of these divine messengers, it's best not to be too ostentatious.
After considering the suggestion, Xiao Wenbing, who found it reasonable, finally adopted it and arranged for the Roc to be placed in the Divine Realm. He also left it with hundreds of Origin Crystals so that it could cultivate with all its might.
Considering the sheer quantity of the primordial crystals, the Roc hesitated for a long time before finally giving up its desire to accompany its master.
Before leaving, Xiao Wenbing left behind the Samsara Palace and a total of one thousand Origin Crystals.
Subsequently, one hundred were selected from among the tens of thousands of merged immortals and sent to Zha's divine realm to oversee the operation of the Samsara Palace, striving to elevate everyone to the Supreme Realm as soon as possible.
Just thinking about the awe-inspiring expressions on Zha and the others' faces when they saw thousands of Origin Crystals lined up side by side made Xiao Wenbing feel an irrepressible smile.
If we let them take a stroll through the Heavenly Void Ring and see the more than ten thousand Origin Crystals inside, I wonder what kind of expressions they would have. His gaze swept across the desolate forest, and Xiao Wenbing shook his head, saying, "Great Serpent, didn't you say that the forest is teeming with experts, each one brave and skilled in battle, that even a Refining God Immortal wouldn't dare to venture in lightly? How come we've been here for so long?"
No one stepped forward.
The Great Serpent Supreme rolled its eyes. Of course, there were many experts in the forest. Even when it and the Multi-Handed Supreme joined forces in the past, they would not have dared to be so rampant.
But those monsters in the forest, though arrogant, weren't stupid. Even if they were arrogant and ignorant, they could still distinguish their targets.
Thirteen supreme-level immortals who have mastered the art of refining gods, and all of them are super experts with divine power.
With this kind of setup, if anyone dares to step forward, it's not called bravery, it's called being an idiot.
Just as she was considering how to explain things to Xiao Wenbing subtly, she suddenly heard a long howl from afar. The howl was continuous, like the endless flow of a great river.
The Great Serpent Supreme breathed a sigh of relief, no longer needing to go through the trouble of explaining, and said, "Fellow Immortal Xiao, the Seven-Colored Winged King is inviting us over."
"Are we going to her stronghold?"
"Yes."
After hesitating for a moment, Xiao Wenbing cautiously asked, "Is it safe to go there?"
The Great Serpent Supreme almost lost its balance and fell from mid-air. It took a deep breath and said, "Fellow Immortal Xiao, we have thirteen Supremes who have mastered divine power. Even if Seven-Colored is powerful, it is only one person. As long as we don't fight amongst ourselves, there is nowhere in the entire forest that can stop us."
"Okay." Xiao Wenbing nodded with satisfaction. He wasn't unaware of this principle, but he was always a little uneasy because he encountered the Seven-Colored Winged King as soon as he arrived in the Immortal Realm, and the beautiful bird had left a deep impression on him during their last meeting.
This is also a side effect of his rapid improvement in cultivation. He is always somewhat insecure about his own abilities and cannot compare to the unwavering determination of those Refining God Immortals who have cultivated step by step from low levels.
With a swift movement, led by Xiao Wenbing, the group quickly moved forward in the direction of the whistling sound.
Looking back, he inadvertently saw that the Great Serpent Supreme was also looking around in the same way. He was puzzled and asked, "Great Serpent, have you never been here before?"
"Indeed," the Great Serpent Supreme sighed, "The Seven-Colored Winged King's immortal techniques are superb, and he is the strongest among immortal birds, subtly restraining our Ten Thousand Poison Valley. So although the forest is vast and boundless and rich in resources, Duo Shou and I have never been here before."
The Food King laughed heartily behind him and said, "Senior Orochi, you seem to be feeling rather aggrieved."
Among Xiao Wenbing's group, only the Food King and the two women had special identities, and they behaved most naturally in front of Xiao Wenbing. If it were Quini and Elder Yan, they would be extremely respectful and would not dare to be so presumptuous.
The giant snake snorted and said, "Thirty years east of the river, thirty years west of the river. Lin Hai did indeed suppress our Ten Thousand Poison Valley before, but now... hmph..."
Xiao Wenbing glared at it and said with a laugh, "Big snake, behave yourself. We're not here to fight."
The Great Serpent Supreme looked dejected and said, "I understand. Alas, after we in the Valley of Ten Thousand Poisons finally gained an absolute advantage in strength, we can't even bully this stinky bird."
Xiao Wenbing and the others shook their heads together. What do you mean by "we are from the Valley of Ten Thousand Poisons"? You are the only one from the Valley of Ten Thousand Poisons among this group.
"Alright, Great Serpent." Although Xiao Wenbing was inwardly grumbling, he still comforted him, "Don't worry about this. At most, I'll give you some compensation on behalf of the Seven-Colored Wing King."
“Alright.” The Great Serpent Supreme immediately raised his head, his eyes sparkling: “Just compensate me with one hundred Origin Crystals.”
Everyone was taken aback, and at the same time, they felt contempt for him.
The Great Serpent Supreme knew the value of the Origin Crystal, and in the past, he certainly wouldn't have made such an outrageous demand. But seeing Xiao Wenbing's generosity and seemingly endless supply during this period, his appetite gradually grew.
Xiao Wenbing's smile froze. One hundred crystals? What a joke! Although he still had over ten thousand crystals in stock, he couldn't afford to squander money. If he really spent lavishly, even a large amount of Origin Crystals would be insufficient to cover his expenses.
Seemingly noticing the strange expression on Xiao Wenbing's face, the Great Serpent Supreme immediately said, "Of course, if one hundred is too many, then let's reduce it to ninety."
He glared at it, then ignored it and flew off toward the Seven-Colored Winged King.
Everyone kept their eyes fixed ahead, ignoring the words of the Great Serpent Supreme, and followed Xiao Wenbing forward.
As the group receded, the Great Serpent Supreme still cried out with resentment, "Fellow Immortal Xiao, let's talk this over. If ninety isn't enough, then eighty, or seventy, sixty... wait for me..."
Volume 22, Chapter 23: Challenging the Seven Colors
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It must be said that the lair of the Seven-Colored Winged King is indeed much more visually appealing than that of the Great Serpent Supreme and the Multi-Armed Supreme.
In the distance, a vast expanse of tall forest forms a natural and beautiful log palace in mid-air, its luxury and opulence no less than that of the Keris Exchange.
Moreover, building a residence atop tens of thousands of towering trees is a testament to their exceptional ingenuity and capability, worthy of admiration.
Of the group, only the Food King was of spirit origin. Upon seeing so many enormous logs, his face was filled with envy. He murmured, "Senior Great Serpent, these logs are all tens of thousands of years old, and many have already reached the realm of immortals. Because they are gathered together, the immortal energy here is abundant, far surpassing that of the Valley of Ten Thousand Poisons."
The Great Serpent Supreme had just failed to obtain the Origin Crystal from Xiao Wenbing, so he was naturally displeased. He simply snorted and said, "Brother Food King, I am different from this stinky bird. In the Valley of Ten Thousand Poisons, I confronted the Multi-Handed Supreme for countless years. If I had used that time to build my lair, it would definitely be no less impressive than this place."
Upon hearing this, Xiao Wenbing and the others exchanged smiles, all unable to suppress their amusement. They hadn't expected this giant snake to be so stubbornly proud.
However, after spending time together, they had a clear understanding of the Orochi Supreme's capabilities. Even without the constraints of multiple hands, given its nature, it was quite possible for it to manage its lair to be impregnable and watertight, but to achieve such elegance, beauty, and unique charm was absolutely impossible.
Seeing the smiles on Xiao Wenbing and the others' faces, the Great Serpent Supreme said urgently, "Hey, don't disbelieve me, maybe I can't do it..."
Xiao Wenbing laughed and interrupted it, saying mockingly, "Big snake, at least you have some self-awareness and know you can't do it."
The Great Serpent Supreme blushed, but he dared not be disrespectful in front of his patron, so he could only lower his head and say, "Fellow Immortal Xiao, you have also met the Seven-Colored Winged King. Why don't you think that stinky bird could have created such a situation here?"
Xiao Wenbing was taken aback. His gaze swept over the faces of Zhang and Feng, and he saw that they were both shaking their heads slightly. A thought struck him, and he asked, "Are you saying that she hired someone to build this place?"
"Indeed, I estimate that this person is that vixen, Keris."
Xiao Wenbing was constantly calculating in his mind. Not only was Kairis's cultivation extremely high, but she was also one of the top figures among the many Supreme Beings. Moreover, this fox spirit's achievements in interpersonal communication and architecture were also obvious to all. If such a charming person could be recruited, that would be a great thing.
Of course, Kairis's stunning beauty, which was in no way inferior to the two women behind her, also scored very high in Xiao Wenbing's mind. However, it was best to keep this thought to himself; if the two women accidentally found out, it would inevitably cause another problem.
A dark shadow flashed ahead, and a celestial eagle appeared before them.
It lowered its usually proud head and said in a humble voice, "Greetings, Your Excellencies."
The Great Serpent Supreme sneered disdainfully and asked, "Where is the Seven-Colored Winged King?"
"My master is in the main hall to welcome all of you."
"Welcome in the main hall, hehe, isn't the face of so many of us enough to warrant her coming out to greet us personally?" The Great Serpent Supreme said indifferently.
A thin layer of cold sweat immediately appeared on the forehead of the Great Immortal Goat Eagle. Although it was also a master of the Great Immortal level, it was nothing in the face of the Supreme Being.
If the Great Serpent Sovereign were to take its anger out on it and kill it in one fell swoop, then it was certain that the Seven-Colored Winged King would absolutely not avenge it. Moreover, once a person is dead, even if revenge were taken, it would be useless. Even if it were to be resurrected using a clone, most of its strength would be lost, and it would likely be destitute and miserable in the forest from then on.
"Alright." Xiao Wenbing waved his hand and said, "Don't make things difficult for others. You..." Pointing at the Great Immortal Yang Ying, Xiao Wenbing said imperiously, "Take us to see Qi Cai."
Sheep Eagle Immortal secretly wiped away a cold sweat, and said obsequiously, "Yes, sir, I will lead the way."
Seeing a master of such high caliber being so humble before them, daring not to disobey in the slightest, Xiao Wenbing and the others couldn't help but feel a surge of pride.
The mentality of these rapidly ascended supreme beings is quite different from that of ordinary immortals.
Three years ago in this immortal realm, they were just a group of minor immortals at the Integration stage. No matter which high immortal they encountered, apart from Xiao Wenbing and the two women, none of them were capable of contending with them.
However, three years later, they unexpectedly leaped into the ranks of the most powerful supreme beings, possessing divine power and becoming formidable supreme beings. Consequently, the attitudes of these great immortals underwent a complete 180-degree turn. This also demonstrates that the same law of the jungle, survival of the fittest, applies to all beings in the immortal realm.
Of course, without Xiao Wenbing, they would never have such power, so they were truly grateful to the person who helped them improve their strength.
After passing through several archways made of giant wood, the Great Immortal of the Sheep Eagle finally arrived at the main hall.
This is a magnificent and enormous building, utilizing...
The trees form the foundation of this building. Each giant tree is said to inspire awe.
The giant tree was entwined with countless strangely colored vines, like a multitude of neon lights of various colors, dazzling the eye under the sunlight.
It is grand and magnificent in its grand scale, and exquisite and unique in its details.
This unusual combination created a unique scene, which broadened the horizons of Xiao Wenbing and others.
However, what is most eye-catching is not the environment here, but the beautiful woman at the entrance of the main hall.
The Seven-Colored Winged King's expression remained as cold as ice. Her stunning beauty, combined with her inherent temperament, made her stand out even more, like a high and mighty empress, inspiring awe in all who beheld her.
"Haha, Seven-Colored Supreme, it's been many years, how have you been?" Xiao Wenbing laughed as he greeted him.
The Seven-Colored Winged King had already seen the group of people who had come. Although there was no change on her face, Xiao Wenbing could still tell something from her aura and eyes.
It was a mixture of shock and horror, along with endless doubts.
Needless to say, they must have been extremely incredulous upon seeing our cultivation levels.
"Ahem." A soft cough came from behind the Seven-Colored Winged King, who was still in a state of stunned disbelief.
The giant bird spirit immediately recovered and made a welcoming gesture. However, her opening remarks almost made Xiao Wenbing and the others burst into laughter.
"You...you are Xiao Wenbing?"