After thinking seriously for a while, the Mirror God finally shook his head and said, "I'm not sure."
"Sigh, it's alright. Even though you are the Mirror God, it's impossible for you to know everything in the world. It's normal that you don't know," Xiao Wenbing comforted him kindly.
"No, I've heard of something like that in the realm of gods. However, even the gods themselves are unaware of its origins. It has always been enshrined in the palace of the creator god. How could it possibly have suddenly come here?"
"Even the gods don't know its origins?" Xiao Wenbing asked in surprise.
"That's right. Even the Creator God of the Path of Gods, the God of Destruction who possesses the strongest power, and the God of Order who governs all the laws of the world don't know."
"How do you know? Maybe this is a smokescreen deliberately released by the gods."
The Mirror God shook his head and said, "Setting up a smokescreen is just to deceive people. So tell me, who would these three gods need to deceive?"
Xiao Wenbing gave a wry smile and said, "If I had known, wouldn't I have become the creator god?"
Volume 4, Chapter 190: Super Attack Power
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The Mirror God circled the cauldron twice more, finally giving up its interest in continuing the investigation. It listlessly shrank back into the mirror. Suddenly, as if remembering something, it darted out with a "whoosh" and said, "Hey, I forgot to remind you, it's best to use that Heavenly Thunder Talisman Immortal Spirit Talisman sparingly."
"Why?" Xiao Wenbing frowned in dissatisfaction. He had gone through a lot of trouble to refine these two talismans, and they also included Feng Baiyi's efforts. It would be a real injustice if they suddenly became unusable.
"The Heavenly Thunder Talisman is, after all, the power of heavenly thunder. If used too frequently, it is very likely to attract real heavenly thunder. At that time, you, the one who is in charge, will be in trouble," the Mirror God chuckled and said.
"Is that so?" Xiao Wenbing asked suspiciously, "Then why isn't the man in white afraid?"
"Hmph, do you think the title of Heavenly Thunder Body is just for show? The inheritor of the power of chaos will certainly not cause trouble because of it."
"Oh." Xiao Wenbing sighed with considerable envy. Feng Baiyi was indeed a peerless talent, one in ten million years. He sighed again and said, "If the power of heavenly lightning cannot be used, then why can't the power of immortal spirits be used either?"
"It's not that it can't be used, but it's best not to use it frequently in this realm."
"Why now? Could it also trigger a bolt of lightning?"
"Oh, so you already knew. That saves me the trouble of explaining."
Xiao Wenbing was taken aback and exclaimed, "What do I know? How is immortal spiritual power related to chaotic power?"
The Mirror God rolled his eyes at him with displeasure and said, "Originally, there was no connection, but if you are the user, then there is a connection."
"Me?" Xiao Wenbing pointed to himself, wondering how it had become his fault again.
"Exactly, you are not an immortal, and you do not possess an immortal body. If you overuse your immortal power, it's like letting a child who doesn't understand explosives play with bombs. Sooner or later, you will suffer the consequences."
Hearing such a vivid analogy, Xiao Wenbing was truly disheartened. He frowned and said angrily, "This can't be used, that can't be used, do you expect me to use the Fiery Talisman to conquer the world now?"
The Fiery Talisman was indeed powerful, but in the eyes of cultivators above the Nascent Soul stage, it was nothing special. Xiao Wenbing had originally thought that by obtaining the Celestial Talisman, he had gained control of a weapon of immense power. However, it now seemed that while the weapon was indeed powerful, it was also fraught with danger.
Perhaps this is one of the reasons why the patriarchs were unwilling to bestow more life-saving talismans; otherwise, if things went wrong, they might harm oneself instead of protecting oneself, which would be quite interesting.
"Alright, I've told you the pros and cons. You decide for yourself. Don't end up using me as a scapegoat when you actually incur divine retribution." The Mirror God muttered for a while, then finally shrank back.
Xiao Wenbing casually promised, "Don't worry, I already have the Spirit Gathering Platform now. I'll use it to ward off disasters, not yours."
Withdrawing his thoughts, Xiao Wenbing stood up and sat in his chair, tapping the table with a troubled expression. This was a real problem.
Even without the imminent invasion of the demonic army, my current Fiery Talisman is far from sufficient. The most urgent task is to master a powerful offensive technique—one that is readily available in daily life and has no significant side effects.
As for the Heavenly Thunder Talisman and the Immortal Spirit Talisman, according to the Mirror God, they can only be regarded as deterrent weapons like nuclear weapons. They can be used occasionally, but they cannot be used as conventional weapons. Otherwise, the final result will definitely be mutual destruction.
What should we do then? However, the only thing that is certain is that our current attack power is definitely not enough. Sigh... I'll have to rack my brains and think of a new way again.
Suddenly, there was a soft knock on the door. Xiao Wenbing got up, opened the door, and HP stood outside with a smile.
Hurriedly welcoming the old man in, HP sat down and got straight to the point, asking, "Fellow Daoist Xiao, I won't stand on ceremony with you. I've come here today because I have something to ask you."
"Don't mention it, just let me know if you need anything."
HP smiled and said, "The demon army has suddenly begun to gather at one end of the sealed land. In my opinion, they definitely have something in mind."
“Yes.” Xiao Wenbing nodded naturally; was there even a need to say it?
"This scheme is related to our exam preparation."
Xiao Wenbing tried his best to maintain a humble smile. Why was even the old Taoist priest, HP, starting to spout nonsense? Now that the demon army had assembled, their target was obviously the cultivation world. Were they just messing around for no reason?
"Alas, the Demon Realm is extremely powerful. Even though our cultivation world is not what it used to be, it would be difficult for us humans to resist them if we relied on them alone."
"Hmm, does Senior mean we should contact the demon race?"
“Fellow Daoist Xiao is exceptionally intelligent, understanding things immediately. Indeed, the invasion of the Demon Race is no small matter. Since it concerns the entire cultivation world, we must naturally pool our wisdom and efforts and do our utmost.” HP said in a deep voice, “Therefore, we must not only gather the power of the Demon Race, but also the Spirit Race, and even contact the three supreme races in the universe.”
Xiao Wenbing nodded silently. He naturally understood that the so-called monsters were actually a collective term for the demon race and the spirit race.
Animals that can fly, run, swim, and climb, and who cultivate to the point of forming a nascent soul, are called the demon race. Those that absorb the essence of the sun and moon and cultivate to the point of forming a nascent soul using a plant body are called the spirit race.
In terms of numbers, the demon race is definitely superior, but in terms of strength, the spirit race, though fewer in number, is powerful and is by no means inferior to the demon race.
As for the three supreme races that HP mentioned, Xiao Wenbing had heard of them, but those things seemed too distant, and he hadn't paid much attention to them. However, after hearing HP's tone and the words the Moonlit Wolf King said before leaving, he immediately understood the old Taoist's purpose in coming here.
"In this time of great calamity, it is my duty to act without hesitation. If you have any instructions, please speak frankly," Xiao Wenbing said, his smile fading.
HP was overjoyed, never expecting Xiao Wenbing to be so accommodating. He gave him a thumbs-up and praised him, saying, "Truly, heroes emerge from among the young, Fellow Daoist Xiao. In the cultivation world, there are three great races, recognized as powerful fighting races, each possessing the power to overturn rivers and seas."
“I understand. I’ll leave the task of making contact with the three major races to me.” Xiao Wenbing readily agreed.
HP paused for a moment, then gave a somewhat awkward smile and said, "Well, Fellow Daoist Xiao, the Heavenly Thunder Palace is actually a special existence in the cultivation world. Regardless of race, everyone holds a deep sense of awe towards it..."
Xiao Wenbing smiled. He naturally understood what Hewlett meant. The old man hoped that he could persuade Feng Baiyi to act as an envoy and represent the human race to contact the three supreme races.
However, there was no need for him to explain this matter, because Xiao Wenbing had this idea all along.
"Don't worry, senior. I have a close friendship with Feng Baiyi, and I will go with him on this trip."
HP breathed a sigh of relief and said with a smile, "Then I can rest assured. Fellow Daoist Xiao, why don't you rest here for a few days, and leave together after your master and Sect Master Tianyi arrive at our sect?"
Xiao Wenbing responded, then his thoughts shifted. He frowned, somewhat worried, as he realized he was about to fight a large number of demon cubs, but he didn't have any powerful weapons or skills.
With his keen eye, HP asked, "What is Fellow Daoist Xiao worried about?"
"It's nothing," Xiao Wenbing replied casually. Suddenly, he thought that with the old man's knowledge, he might actually be able to come up with some good ideas for him, so he asked, "Senior, what is the most powerful attack method for cultivators?"
HP couldn't understand why he suddenly asked such a nonsensical question, but he couldn't not answer it. After thinking for a while, he said, "If we talk about the greatest power, no one in the world can surpass the Heavenly Thunder Palace."
Xiao Wenbing opened his mouth, then smiled wryly and said, "This junior knows, but what else?"
HP stared intently in thought, and after a long while said, "Actually, it varies from person to person; everyone has their own strengths. There's no definitive conclusion."
Although Xiao Wenbing had a premonition of this answer, he still sighed in disappointment when HP actually said it.
HP blushed. Xiao Wenbing rarely asked him a question, so he had to give him a decent answer. Otherwise, he would really lose face.
He grabbed his beard and yanked hard, his brain cells racing, and finally, in a flash of inspiration, he exclaimed, "I've got it..."
"What?"
"Actually, there is a method that, once unleashed, would be incredibly powerful, even surpassing the Heavenly Thunder of the Heavenly Thunder Palace."
Xiao Wenbing's face immediately lit up with joy, and he asked, "What method?"
"Self-destruct."
"Wh...what?" Xiao Wenbing opened his mouth rudely and exclaimed, "Self-destruct?"
"Indeed, once a cultivator is determined to perish together with the enemy and detonates their nascent soul, the power is absolutely unparalleled. Even heavenly lightning could not match it."
Xiao Wenbing nodded repeatedly, both amused and exasperated. Only after seeing the old man off did he complain helplessly, "I'm going to beat someone up, not commit suicide. Your idea is really..."
He suddenly stopped, a very strange idea flashing through his mind.
After a long while, he suddenly looked up and burst into loud laughter, as if no one else was around. His laughter shook the heavens, and he was indescribably happy and carefree.
Zhang Yaqi and Feng Baiyi silently approached him. The two women looked at each other, their eyes filled with worry. Could it be that his madness in Wanbaotang had relapsed?
Volume 4, The Divine Artifacts, Chapter 191: The Self-Destruction Plan
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The moonlight was soft, the stars were sparse, and the courtyard was quiet.
This place, where the Jade Cauldron Sect receives distinguished guests, is naturally decorated in a magnificent and breathtaking manner, given the sect's immense wealth.
The guest room allocated to Xiao Wenbing was the best among them.
Not only is the space large enough, but the interior design and furnishings are also exquisite and meticulously crafted, showing considerable thought and effort.
There was no overhead light in the room, only a spotlight shining on a small mountain of gold, silently conveying a silent truth to the guests—gold is the only glory, beauty, and happiness.
The bedroom features a row of tall glass windows, with sheer curtains resembling amethyst hanging diagonally in a herringbone pattern, layer upon layer, more than a dozen overlapping each other.
At this moment, Xiao Wenbing, the temporary owner of the house, is sitting cross-legged, deep in thought with his eyes closed.
His conversation with HP was a revelation, and the joy he felt was beyond words.
Self-destruction...
This method is absolutely brilliant, so brilliant it couldn't be better.
This was practically a powerful weapon tailor-made for him. No matter how hard he racked his brains, he couldn't think of a more suitable attack method than self-destruction.
Of course, he wasn't tired of living and wanted to find out for himself. Xiao Wenbing would never even consider such a thing.
Xiao Wenbing currently has a bright future ahead of him. If nothing unexpected happens, becoming an immortal or a god will be a smooth journey for him.
Haven't you seen how even true deities go to great lengths to sign a master-servant contract with him...? Although it's a contract of recognition, looking at the countless cultivators in the cultivation world, how many can directly recognize a god as their master? Probably only this one. There are no other like him.
Since his future was bright and he was not mentally ill, he naturally wouldn't want to commit suicide. Besides, he had two beauties by his side, more beautiful than flowers. How could a real man abandon them and leave alone?
The reason he was so happy was that he had a way to unleash the same powerful force as an ordinary cultivator's self-destruction without harming himself.
With his current cultivation level, he is only at the early stage of the Golden Core realm. Logically speaking, even compared to cultivators at the Nascent Soul stage, there is still an insurmountable gap between them.