However, whether compressing a million years of cultivation time into a mere two years is worthwhile is really hard to say.
With a sigh, Xiao Wenbing composed himself, took one last look at the Hall of Reincarnation, and finally stepped out.
"Wow..." The great serpent supreme's exclamation echoed throughout the entire divine realm: "What kind of monster dares to impersonate Fellow Immortal Xiao? Surrender at once!"
Beside the giant snake, Xiao Wenbing glared at it with annoyance; this snake demon had gone mad for some unknown reason.
After two years apart, the first person he encountered upon emerging was Orochi, whom he greeted with kindness. Unexpectedly, the supreme Orochi stared intently at him for a long while, then suddenly began to roar as if having a fit of madness.
The size of a divine realm is determined by the cultivation level of the deity.
At this moment, Zha has only recovered 30% of his divine power, so this divine realm naturally cannot be very large.
In such a small place, a loud shout can be heard by anyone who isn't deaf.
Then, in the next moment, everyone, including the Roc, appeared in front of them, and Xiao Wenbing's expression became increasingly grim.
The Great Serpent Supreme's eyes flashed with a fierce light, and a powerful battle aura surged from his body.
Xiao Wenbing was secretly alarmed. He had never really respected the Great Serpent. It was because they first met in the Immortal Imprisonment Cave, where he had bullied the Great Serpent severely. Since then, the Great Serpent Supreme had found it difficult to hold its head high in front of Xiao Wenbing.
Later, whether it was Feng Feng Baiyi becoming the master, the appearance of the Treasure God, or the hatching of the Great Roc, this series of events completely suppressed the Great Serpent Supreme. Its status within Xiao Wenbing's group declined further and further, seemingly never attracting attention.
Therefore, for a long time, Xiao Wenbing and others would involuntarily forget a fact.
Orochi the Supreme is actually a supreme master who has reached the pinnacle among immortals.
Only now did he come to his senses. The Great Serpent Supreme truly lived up to his reputation as a supreme and ruthless figure. When he unleashed his power, he was indeed different from a sick cat.
With a calm and focused mind, a powerful aura erupted from Xiao Wenbing, confronting the Great Serpent Supreme from afar.
When faced with a supreme being with ill intentions, unless it is a god, one dares not be the slightest bit careless.
"Big snake, have you gone mad?" Xiao Wenbing said cautiously.
The divine aura emanating from the Great Serpent Supreme grew increasingly dense, almost solidifying, and shimmered with golden light full of majesty. This was a manifestation of divine power, indicating that it had thoroughly comprehended the power of the origin of energy and reached the minimum standard for becoming a god.
"It's not that I'm crazy, it's that you're crazy. Do you think I wouldn't be able to tell just because you've transformed into Immortal Friend Xiao's appearance?"
Xiao Wenbing laughed in fury and said, "If you say I'm not Xiao Wenbing, then who am I?"
The Great Serpent Supreme's voice was as cold as ice, devoid of any emotion: "I don't know who you are, nor how you entered the Divine Realm, but I advise you to reveal your true form."
"The original form?" Xiao Wenbing's gaze was fixed on the giant snake. He had a feeling that if he was careless for even a moment, this supreme fiend would show no mercy.
"Good, have you made up your mind?"
With a slight twitch of his lips, Xiao Wenbing said, "Consideration my foot! Dapeng, go and bite it."
The roc shook its steel feathers, strode forward, and pecked at the top of the serpent's head.
Volume 22, Chapter 20: The Supreme Being (Part 2)
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The Serpent Supreme swayed and lightly dodged away.
In the past two years, it has had no free time. With the help of the Origin Crystal, it has thoroughly comprehended the power of the energy source and even condensed a trace of divine power within its body. However, because it does not want the final tribulation of refining the god to arrive prematurely, it does not dare to fully absorb the energy in the Origin Crystal.
However, once it survives the final tribulation of refining the spirit, its future achievements will be limitless.
Therefore, when facing the Roc, although it was still somewhat timid, it was no longer completely powerless. However, no matter how powerful it was, it ultimately dared not truly fight the Roc, and its only option was to retreat.
"Brother Bird, you've been deceived by him!" the Great Serpent Supreme cried out in a hurry.
"Impossible." The roc strode forward, giving the giant snake no chance to explain.
While inwardly groaning, the Great Serpent Supreme shouted, "Brother Bird, Fellow Daoist Xiao was only at the Avatar Realm two years ago, but look at this guy, his cultivation is already no less than mine. Do you still call him your master?"
Everyone's expressions froze, and even Zha's eyes flashed with a dazzling light.
The roc suddenly stopped, its enormous head tilting as it looked at Xiao Wenbing.
After a moment, it exclaimed, "That's right, he is the master."
“That’s right.” Zha’s expression was solemn, but his voice remained as calm as ever: “This should be the Lord God.”
The Food King and the others looked on with suspicion; they were already poised for a group attack. If it weren't for the fact that the Roc and Zha hadn't confirmed it at the same time, they probably would have already swarmed in.
Relieved, Xiao Wenbing asked, "Great Serpent, do you believe me now?"
The Great Serpent's expression was no better. Of course, it knew that Zha and the Roc would not lie, and the master-servant contract between gods could not possibly be false.
However, the fact was so shocking that it still couldn't quite believe it.
"You...you are really Immortal Friend Xiao?"
"Nonsense, do you not even trust Zha and the Roc?" Xiao Wenbing sneered. If it weren't for the horrified expressions on everyone's faces, he wouldn't have bothered to explain.
"But..." the Great Serpent Supreme said with a bitter face, "But where did you get your Refinement of Spirit Realm?"
"Nonsense, where did you say it came from? Did you find it somewhere?" Xiao Wenbing retorted angrily.
"Ah, so you found it." The Great Serpent Supreme suddenly realized, and then asked, "Where did you find it? I'll go and try to find one too."
Xiao Wenbing rolled his eyes; this giant snake was truly confused.
"Great Serpent, don't talk nonsense. Of course, realms are acquired through cultivation." Feng Baiyi, who was standing to the side, couldn't listen to it anymore. This servant was really embarrassing.
“Cultivation…” The muscles on the giant snake’s face twitched rapidly a few times, as if something on its mind had been touched. Its lips moved slightly, but it did not say anything.
"What's wrong with you?" Xiao Wenbing asked cautiously, his heart filled with alarm.
"Was your Spirit Refinement Realm truly achieved through cultivation?"
"yes."
"Did you cultivate it through your own efforts?"
Xiao Wenbing thought for a moment. Although it was due to the power of the Origin Crystal, he had created that treasure himself, so it should also be considered his own power.
"yes."
"You've only been cultivating for two years?"
"yes."
The Great Serpent's eyes were unfocused, and he no longer had any expression.
At this moment, everyone could see that the Great Serpent Supreme was acting strangely, and Xiao Wenbing even whispered, "Great Serpent..."
The Great Serpent Supreme nodded slightly to him and said blankly, "Congratulations."
Having said that, it turned and walked towards its dwelling.
Looking around, apart from the roc and the two women, Zhang and Feng, everyone else kept their mouths shut, their faces showing the same ashen expression.
Pointing at the incredibly lonely figure of the Great Serpent Supreme, Xiao Wenbing asked, "What... happened to it?"
Zha gave Xiao Wenbing a deep look and said, "Lord God, the serpent is just a little unaccustomed to it for the time being."
"What are you having trouble adjusting to?"
Zha remained silent for a long time before suddenly saying, "The serpent's aptitude is among the best of the immortals. Does the Lord God know how long it took it to cultivate to the Supreme Realm after ascending to the Immortal Realm?"
"I don't know," Xiao Wenbing replied honestly.
"Not much," Zha said softly. "Its speed is already exceptional; it only took a little over two million years to cultivate to the Refining Spirit Realm."
"Two million... ten thousand."
"Yes, so please forgive its momentary rudeness."
"…………"
In a vast, empty area within the divine realm, the Palace of Reincarnation was more than twice its original size.
The Buddhist treasure indeed possessed unique advantages; under Xiao Wenbing's divine control, it expanded considerably. However, this also led to a significant increase in energy demand. To maintain this state, the energy within a single primordial crystal could barely sustain it.
It's only been a month.
If the Buddha's light is added, the consumption of the primordial crystal will reach an extremely terrifying level.
When Xiao Wenbing explained the function of the Samsara Palace and the amount of Origin Crystals consumed in front of everyone, even Zha, who had been a god for countless years, couldn't help but be astonished.
More than 500 primordial crystals—what a grand undertaking!
At this point, they no longer had any doubts or dissatisfaction with Xiao Wenbing's ability to reach the Refining Spirit Realm within two years.
If so much primordial crystal is consumed and a miracle still cannot be created, then that would be truly unbelievable.
However, this gave them a clear understanding of the ample supply of goods in Xiao Wenbing's possession, and who knows how many good things he might be hiding.
However, Xiao Wenbing's next move left everyone feeling deeply incredulous.
He actually intended to continue using the Samsara Palace, and even expand its use as much as possible. "Yaqi, Baiyi, remember this: this Buddha light will only appear when your physical body absorbs divine power to its limit." Xiao Wenbing patiently instructed, "Also, you don't need to worry about anything inside. Just remember to absorb, absorb, and absorb some more. As for everything outside, I will arrange everything for you."
After thinking for a moment, he added, "Also, after absorbing divine power, only by completely mastering every bit of energy can you continue to absorb new divine power. You must not be too hasty."
"Don't worry, you've said it eighteen times already. Even if we're both slow learners, we've memorized it." Zhang Yaqi covered her mouth and chuckled. Seeing Xiao Wenbing's nervous expression, she felt a warm feeling in her heart.
"Ahem." Xiao Wenbing gave an awkward laugh and said, "Really? Did I say that much?"
He turned and looked around, and everyone who met his gaze nodded in unison. He gave a soft snort; what a bunch of clueless idiots.
After watching the two women enter the Samsara Palace, Xiao Wenbing placed twenty Origin Crystals into the small pole on the Samsara Palace in one go.
The size of the Samsara Palace has increased, and the small poles on top have also grown taller, allowing it to hold twice as many primordial crystals.
Time passed quietly, and a day later, a light suddenly shone on the Hall of Reincarnation. This light was not dazzling, but rather filled with a warm and peaceful feeling.
Xiao Wenbing's heart stirred, and the Buddha's light finally appeared.
He channeled his divine sense into the Hall of Reincarnation, carefully observing the situation inside.
Fortunately, the Origin Crystal was condensed from his body, which is why he was able to break through the protective barrier of the Samsara Palace and enter it at this moment.
If it were someone else, even if Zha himself were there, they wouldn't be able to integrate their divine sense into the protective shield like he did, except to break it open with force.
Inside the Samsara Palace, the two women had returned to normal, and the effects of the Buddha's light remained as powerful as ever.