As the finger continued to extend, a golden light slowly lingered in the void.
Gazing at this beautiful yet majestic beam of light, Xiao Wenbing's lips curled into a faint smile.
The second course, the third course...
With each golden streak he left in the air, his expression grew more weary, and his energy waned a little. But from beginning to end, he never once considered giving up.
As the lines increased, his movements slowed down considerably. His fingers felt as if they weighed a ton, and every inch of movement required a tremendous amount of his energy and spiritual power. Flood smoke rose from above his head. His body began to sway precariously.
All of this points to one thing: he has reached his current limit.
He clenched his hands, paused slightly, and extreme exhaustion seemed to be constantly overwhelming his body and consciousness.
Was this my limit? A pang of regret rose in my heart; I really shouldn't have tried to reach the sky in one step.
He sighed, just as he was about to give up, when suddenly his vision blurred, and he seemed to see a frail and thin woman slowly standing up, holding a small, colorful circle.
This is……
At this moment, Yaqi felt as if he had returned to the world of cultivation and seen the beautiful woman who had survived the Five Elements Tribulation.
His expression immediately cleared, and all the illusions before him vanished. In front of him, there were still those lines shimmering with golden light.
I laughed and realized that I hadn't reached my limit yet.
A mysterious power flowed slowly from the god's body, and his hands were filled with power again, the golden light shining brightly once more.
An hour later, Xiao Wenbing took a step back and raised his head proudly.
A total of 10,008 lines formed by divine power lingered in mid-air. Each line contained powerful divine power, and the 108 thickest lines contained many fragments of the origin.
The divine power required to draw just these 108 lines is already enormous; Xiao Wenbing's current divine power is absolutely insufficient to complete them in one go.
Fortunately, he was prepared. Just as he started working, all the dark infants in the Heavenly Void Ring stopped creating the Origin Crystals at the same time. The surging energy from the Void Cauldron was concentrated on him alone, so he was able to barely complete the 10,008 lines.
However, having expended such a huge amount of divine power, it was indeed beyond his current capacity. So when he finished, he immediately felt exhausted, as if every bit of strength in his body had been drained by the lines in front of him. All he wanted to do was lie down and have a good sleep without caring about anything else.
Although the Void Cauldron provides a continuous source of energy, his divine body and spirit have not yet been cultivated to the abnormal level of the Turtle God and the Lonely God. Therefore, after using a divine technique that exceeds his own limits, he still cannot avoid the pain of exhaustion.
Fortunately, he was lucky this time and managed to draw all 10,008 lines before he reached his true limit.
Looking at his masterpiece with great joy, Xiao Wenbing took a deep breath, and his divine power flowed slowly through his body, constantly nourishing the divine body.
After a long time, new strength was finally gathered.
He gently waved his hands, about to continue, when his expression suddenly froze. After concentrating and sensing for a moment, he smiled slightly, waved his hand, and the void instantly split open, with several figures flying in like lightning.
Volume 23, Chapter 8: The Circle of Ascension to Godhood (Part 1)
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These figures were Zhang Yaqi, Feng Baiyi, Xiaodiexian, Dapengniao, and Quini, among others.
The two women had a mysterious spiritual connection with Xiao Wenbing, and could naturally sense his mental changes. Therefore, although Xiao Wenbing did not disturb anyone after returning from the divine realm, he still could not hide it from them once he expended a large amount of divine power.
As for Xiao Die Xian, Quini, and others, they all have a master-servant contract relationship with Xiao Wenbing.
At such close range, and since he wasn't deliberately hiding it, they were naturally able to sense their master's change. Thus, six people, including the Roc, arrived.
"Wenbing, what are you doing?" Zhang Yaqi's gaze sharpened on Xiao Wenbing, and she immediately realized that he was almost exhausted. So she asked softly.
"It's nothing, it's just making something. Don't worry, I'll be fine."
When Little Butterfly Fairy heard her master say that everything was alright, she immediately believed him. In her mind, Xiao Wenbing was the most powerful. Even when she saw her master being defeated and fleeing, it was just a strategic temporary retreat.
Once she put her worries aside, her gaze was immediately drawn to the dazzling array of colors in the divine realm.
"Master, it's so beautiful."
"Isn't it beautiful? Haha, if you like it, you can live here from now on."
"Yes, thank you, Master." Little Butterfly Fairy didn't know how to be polite and happily agreed.
Looking at the adorable little butterfly fairy, Xiao Wenbing felt a warmth in his heart. He now understood why the old tortoise was so obedient to the tortoise shell. It was probably the same mentality.
After the roc entered, it kept its eyes fixed on the bright spots of light in the void. It turned its large head to the side, seemingly pondering something.
Suddenly, it let out a long cry, startling everyone.
It spread its wings wide, soared into the air, and stretched out its sharp beak, swallowing several points of starlight.
"Oh dear, little eagle, don't eat it!" Little Butterfly Fairy cried out anxiously from below.
Ever since the Roc also acknowledged Xiao Wenbing as its master and became familiar with Little Butterfly Fairy, Little Butterfly Fairy no longer felt any fear.
Moreover, since the Roc was indeed born later than the Little Butterfly Fairy, the nickname "Little Eagle" was thus bestowed upon the unwilling Roc.
Quinni and the others stared at the large bird in astonishment, wondering what it was up to now.
The roc pecked at the starlight with its sharp beak and swallowed several more before turning back and saying, "Little Butterfly, these starlight are all treasures. You should have some too."
Little Butterfly Fairy shook her head like a fan and said coquettishly, "You're not allowed to eat."
"Why?" the roc asked, puzzled. "This stuff is very nourishing, and it tastes delicious too."
Little Butterfly Fairy put her hands on her hips and said seriously, "No, such beautiful things are for looking at, not for eating."
The roc hesitated as it looked at the starry sky, then at the little butterfly fairy below with a tense little face, and couldn't help but hesitate.
Seeing the Roc's behavior, Little Butterfly Fairy suddenly exclaimed, "Little Eagle, if you still want to eat, then... then I'll make roasted Roc for the next meal."
The roc's form suddenly froze in mid-air. It then crashed headfirst to the ground. Fortunately, the creature was thick-skinned and tough, and the fall from that distance didn't hurt it at all.
However, the Little Butterfly Fairy is truly the first person in history to be able to make the Roc behave in such a discomfiture.
Quinni and the others forced themselves to suppress their laughter, not daring to laugh out loud, which made them look quite exhausted.
Xiao Wenbing found it amusing to watch. Although the Roc was the king of birds, it ultimately couldn't resist the charm of the Little Butterfly Fairy.
Little Butterfly Fairy was originally a member of the Butterfly Fairy clan.
She was born with the ability to charm all living beings, and after receiving the inheritance of the Starry Sky Illusionary Realm, this innate charm was brought to its extreme.
Any creature that spends a long time with her, whether it's the Great Serpent Supreme or the Roc, even himself and the two women Zhang and Feng, will unconsciously come to regard her as a precious treasure. They truly treat her with utmost care, afraid she might get cold in their hands or burn in their mouths.
Such a situation, where one receives countless favors and privileges, is truly unique.
The roc leaped up from the ground, dejectedly saying, "Fine, I won't eat then." With that, it turned and walked away.
"Little eagle, where are you going?"
"I'm going to challenge the giant serpent to a duel," the Roc said emphatically.
Xiao Wenbing was taken aback at first, then could no longer hold back and burst out laughing.
The Garuda is Orochi's natural nemesis. Orochi would run away as fast as it could at the sight of the Garuda, let alone fight it. The Garuda's words clearly indicate it wants to vent its anger on Orochi.
"Dapeng, come back." Xiao Wenbing said, casually taking out a handful of spirit star fragments from his Heavenly Void Ring and throwing them over.
The roc, with its sharp eyes, spotted the treasures at a glance. With a sharp cry, it swallowed all the fragments with a shake of its large head, wasting not a single one.
"Little Eagle, what exactly is this thing?" Little Butterfly Fairy asked curiously.
"have no idea."
"Hmm?" This answer was clearly unexpected by Little Butterfly Fairy. She tilted her pretty little head and asked, "If you don't know, why do you still eat it?"
"This contains a large amount of divine power, as well as some fragments of the origin. Consuming it will greatly benefit your cultivation."
Xiao Wenbing nodded secretly. He really was a great bird, inheriting most of the knowledge of his parents' generation. It was truly amazing.
With a wave of his hand, Little Butterfly Fairy hopped and skipped to his side.
Gently stroking her long, beautiful hair, Xiao Wenbing said softly, "Little Fairy, these things are fragments of spirit stars, containing the purest divine power. They are the best tonic for the Roc."
Little Butterfly Fairy nodded as if she understood, then suddenly asked, "Master, did you see Grandpa Old Turtle when you left this time?"
"Of course I saw it." Xiao Wenbing laughed and recounted the whole story. When he mentioned that the Turtle God had displayed great power and actually smashed the Spirit Star Artifact with his divine body, even Zhang Yaqi and Feng Baiyi showed expressions of shock.
After a long while, Xiao Wenbing explained everything and then said, "Having witnessed the clash between the gods this time has been very insightful for me. I have truly gained a lot."
Feng Baiyi's beautiful eyes swept across the void, and she asked, "Are the things here what you've gained from this enlightenment?"
“That’s right.” Xiao Wenbing gave a thumbs up and smiled, “Baiyi is the smartest. I wanted to use the power of the Divine Realm and the Spirit Star Fragments to help Quini and the others become gods as soon as possible.”
Zhang Yaqi's expression shifted, and she asked, "Wenbing, have you come up with a way to help them safely pass through the final tribulation of refining the spirit?"
Quinni and the others' eyes lit up, and they immediately held their breath, watching Xiao Wenbing carefully.
At this moment, they have reached the highest realm of the Refining God Immortal. The next step is to face the final tribulation of the Refining God and prepare to become gods.
However, it was this final step that sent chills down everyone's spines.
A lifetime of arduous practice, success or failure hinges on this final step. To say I have no worries at all would be a lie.
Therefore, after cultivating to their level, everyone unanimously slowed down their cultivation speed. Some great immortals even stopped cultivating altogether, instead indulging in nature, opening their hearts, and waiting for the final tribulation to come naturally.
No one dares to say they can survive the final tribulation of refining the spirit with 100% certainty. Even those great immortals who have comprehended the power of the gods only have a slightly higher chance of success than others.
However, judging from Xiao Wenbing's words, it seemed that they could safely pass through the final tribulation of refining the spirit. If this were true, how could anyone not be tempted?
Seeing the burning gazes of Quini and the others, Xiao Wenbing laughed and said, "What are you looking at? If I can help you, would I not help you?"
Quinni and the others lowered their heads, nodding in agreement, but their eyes gleamed with joy. Having followed Xiao Wenbing for some time, they knew their master's character and personality well. Therefore, seeing his expression, they immediately knew that he was quite confident about the matter.
Seeing the expectant looks in their eyes, Xiao Wenbing felt a surge of pride. Fortunately, he had accompanied the Turtle God to the Divine Realm and witnessed the true power of the gods, which led him to this cultivation method.
Waving them away, Xiao Wenbing suddenly shouted at the 10,008 golden stripes in the air.
A wave of energy emanated from his mouth, and the tens of thousands of stripes seemed to receive a command, extending out layer by layer.
A moment later, all the stripes had extended into the void, merging with the glittering fragments of the spirit star in the sky to form a vast and mysterious pattern.
Then, a series of crisp and melodious tinkling sounds were heard, and all 108 primal crystals that were floating in the air fell down and landed in the 108 stripes that possessed primal power.
Suddenly, the space shone brightly, and the one hundred and eight primordial crystals shone dazzlingly. A powerful divine aura surged forth, filling every space within the divine realm.