At the same time, the resounding bell echoed loudly throughout the hall, reaching every corner of the exchange meeting place.
Everyone raised their heads simultaneously, and the supreme and top-level immortals at the Earth Refining God realm all looked in one direction.
The tenth hall has finally opened...
Volume 21, Chapter 1: Exchanging Treasures
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The entire palace is magnificent, resembling a huge antique-style building that inspires awe.
In the very center of the tenth hall, a beautiful garden was uniquely placed. The flowerbeds in the garden were full of vibrant colors and pleasing to the eye.
However, this huge building lacked vitality; it was empty and devoid of a single person.
"How tragic," Xiao Wenbing sighed deeply.
"It won't be so desolate anymore, it'll be lively soon," the Great Serpent Supreme muttered to himself.
As if to confirm its prophecy, almost without warning, dozens of figures appeared in the hall. Of course, the most eye-catching among them were the several supreme-level experts.
The other immortals looked at these supreme beings and knew that they probably wouldn't get a share of the exchange this time, but it wouldn't be bad to be able to broaden their horizons from the sidelines.
Kairis's gaze swept over the crowd, then he suddenly chuckled and asked, "Who knocked on the door of the Tenth Palace?"
Since they all arrived at the same time, and more importantly, Xiao Wenbing had already put away the tortoise shell, even she, as the host, couldn't tell who had taken out the tenth-grade treasure.
Xiao Wenbing stepped forward and said, "Of course it's me."
All eyes, including those of the Seven-Colored Winged King, were focused on him. Mingzhu asked in surprise, "Fellow Daoist Xiao, could it be... oh, could it be that you want to exchange for the Heaven-Returning Pill?"
Kairis stepped forward with a smile and said, "This time, the first round of land exchange will be given to my younger sister. I hope no one objects."
Although two of the supreme beings frowned slightly, they did not voice their objections.
In fact, even Kairis thought that Xiao Wenbing had given away all the Earth Rejuvenation Pills he had. Otherwise, she would have already set her sights on this tenth-grade spiritual medicine.
However, judging from the current situation, Xiao Wenbing must still have some stock left. So, of course, she should be the first to exchange for it.
As for the other immortals who arrived earlier, upon hearing the name "Return to Heaven Pill" and recalling the treasure competition they had just attended, they immediately understood what treasures were contained in the five small jade bottles.
Although they were all moved, they did not have the determination to obtain this legendary treasure.
It's not that they don't want them; it's just that there are already too many supreme experts here.
Although they were unaware that Xiao Wenbing had secretly given five jade bottles to those supreme beings, as long as those supreme beings were present, the best items would definitely be divided up among them.
Xiao Wenbing's gaze lingered on Kairis's stunningly beautiful face for a moment; indeed, she was a feast for the eyes.
However, the chill emanating from him quickly brought him back to his senses: "Ahem, Senior Keris, what would you like to offer in exchange for my Earth-Returning Pill?"
Kairis blinked her bright, large eyes. This girlish gesture made her all the more captivating.
"When I trade, I always strive for absolute fairness. I have two Rank 10 treasures here, their value enough to exchange for five Rejuvenation Pills."
Xiao Wenbing was overjoyed and said, "Take it out and let me see."
Kairis hesitated for a moment, then said, "I don't want to reveal these two treasures. If you want to see them, we must discuss it in a private room."
"A secret room?" Xiao Wenbing was taken aback.
The Great Serpent Supreme stepped forward and explained, "Fellow Immortal Xiao, the two of you working together can create a hidden, mustard-seed-sized space—that's a secret chamber. Conversations within this space are neither heard nor seen by others. Such secret chambers are quite common in the Ninth Palace; basically, valuable items are exchanged using this method."
Xiao Wenbing nodded slightly. This was probably the principle behind the saying "don't flaunt your wealth."
Just as he was about to nod in agreement, the giant snake suddenly reached out and stopped him, saying, "Karis, Fellow Immortal Xiao is only a Nascent Soul stage immortal. How about we join forces to set up a secret chamber?"
Kairis looked at the giant snake, her thoughts unreadable, but suddenly smiled sweetly at Xiao Wenbing and said, "Does Fellow Immortal Xiao not trust a weak woman like me?"
Xiao Wenbing suddenly felt a softening in his heart, and for some reason, he had the urge to agree.
Fortunately, a familiar surge of heat rushed into his mind, and the power of the divine essence quickly brought him back to his senses.
Touching his nose, Xiao Wenbing chuckled, "Beautiful Senior Keris, if you consider yourself weak, then apart from the gods, there is no one else in the world who can be called powerful."
A strange light flashed in Keris's eyes; she was clearly taken aback by the fact that Xiao Wenbing had been able to rouse himself from her seductive arts.
However, this fox spirit was quite a capable person; she decisively said to the giant snake, "Alright, let's set up a secret chamber."
The Great Serpent Supreme nodded slightly, and at the same time as Keris, he released his immortal energy, instantly creating a pitch-black mustard seed space.
Xiao Wenbing watched the two perform the spell with considerable envy. Creating a mustard seed space was not difficult, but to do it so effortlessly and without any trace of human intervention was extremely difficult.
Accompanied by the Great Serpent Supreme, Xiao Wenbing and the other two entered the secret chamber created by immortal power.
"Karis, what treasures do you possess?" the Great Serpent Supreme asked bluntly.
Kairis's eyes flickered uncertainly, then he suddenly laughed, "That Burning Birch Master is the Skeleton Supreme of the Taiwu Immortal Realm. This Supreme has boundless magical power and is extremely vengeful. His most beloved disciple is dead, and all the treasures he has collected in his life are gone. How could he possibly let this go so easily?"
The Great Serpent Supreme sneered and said, "This is our matter; you don't need to worry about it."
Xiao Wenbing, who had been silent, now seemed to understand something and stopped the giant snake. He asked, "Senior, are you saying that the Skeleton Supreme will definitely come to cause trouble for me?"
The Great Serpent Supreme transmitted its voice, saying, "Fellow Immortal Xiao, even if the Skeleton Supreme is strong, he is still just one person. This humble serpent is not talented, but I will never lose to anyone. Moreover, I have the Divine Blade and the Heavenly Thunder Power of the Phoenix Master. Not to mention protecting myself, even if we were to fight them, I would be guaranteed to win."
Kairis glanced at the Great Serpent Supreme and said slowly, "If the Skeleton Supreme were just one person, he wouldn't be a threat. But I've heard that he has over a thousand friends, each with cultivation levels no lower than his. If these people were to gather together, their power would be enough to dominate the Immortal Realm."
The Great Serpent Supreme laughed heartily, "Fellow Immortal, you jest. A thousand Supremes, haha. That's absolutely impossible..." The Great Serpent stopped mid-sentence, suddenly remembering that Xiao Wenbing was surrounded by tens of thousands of Ten Tribulation Realm Immortals. If they were to cultivate to the Refining God Realm in the future, wouldn't they form a grand alliance of tens of thousands of Supremes?
If a massive alliance of 10,000 people is possible, then a group of 1,000 people is not surprising.
Although Keris didn't understand why the Orochi Supreme had initially dismissed his words but then suddenly become taciturn, this phenomenon precisely indicated that it had come to believe him.
A relieved smile appeared on his lips. Once it believed him, the conversation would be much easier from now on.
Xiao Wenbing sighed inwardly. It seemed that the Mirror God's deduction was correct. These guys were indeed a powerful combination of thousands of supreme beings. Otherwise, they would never have been able to obtain a demigod like the Dark God.
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"I am eager to hear your insights, senior."
Kairis glanced at him, her eyes sparkling with an indescribable brilliance: "In the Immortal Realm, everything is based on strength. Brother Xiao is also at the Ten Tribulations stage and possesses a divine spark. His future achievements will definitely surpass those of a weak woman like me. Therefore, I dare not accept being called 'senior' anymore."
Xiao Wenbing chuckled and said, "If I don't call you 'Senior,' should I call you 'Fellow Immortal'?"
Kairis put away her smile, and once the foxy look was gone, she immediately became elegant and dignified, like a graceful noblewoman.
"If you, my fellow immortal, do not despise me, would you be willing to acknowledge me as your elder sister?"
"Sister...Sister?" Xiao Wenbing opened his mouth wide in surprise, not knowing what to think.
Although he knew very well that age difference was not a problem for those who cultivated immortality and those who cultivated divinity, Keris had lived for at least millions of years, so wasn't his sister a bit too old?
"What, am I not worthy?"
Xiao Wenbing gave a wry smile and glanced at the Great Serpent Supreme. It nodded almost imperceptibly.
He closed his eyes, took a deep breath, and suddenly opened them, his eyes now clear. He stood up, bowed deeply to Keris, and said, "Younger brother greets elder sister."
"Okay." Kairis accepted his greeting and resumed her charming and alluring demeanor.
"Karis, you can tell me now, how should we deal with the Skeleton Supreme?" the Great Serpent Supreme asked.
Kairis smiled without answering, but instead took out two treasures from his spatial storage and placed them in front of the two of them.
The Great Serpent Supreme's expression changed, and he said, "A tenth-grade treasure."
“Indeed.” Kairis smiled and picked up a whisk. “This whisk was crafted by my sister and tens of thousands of nine-tailed celestial foxes together. Although its power is not as great as a divine artifact, it is still among the best of all celestial artifacts.” Then, pointing to another inconspicuous little black paper figure, he said, “This is our fox clan’s greatest life-saving treasure. If you use it in a crisis, it can be worth your life.”
Xiao Wenbing picked up the small paper figure, but couldn't see anything special about it.
The Great Serpent Supreme coughed lightly and said, "Fellow Immortal Xiao, this treasure is indeed a unique treasure of the Fox Clan. As long as you infuse it with a little immortal power, no matter how great the blow you suffer, this little paper doll will bear it for you. With this in hand, even a Supreme Being like you will be helpless against it for the time being."
Volume 21, Chapter 2: Planning
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Holding the two Rank 10 treasures in his hands, Xiao Wenbing weighed them and said sincerely, "Sister is indeed amazing. These two treasures are more than worth five Rejuvenation Pills."
With a wave of her hand, she produced five small porcelain bottles, which she handed to Keris along with the two treasures, saying, "Since I've acknowledged you as my elder sister, consider these five Rejuvenation Pills a small token of my appreciation."
Kairis looked surprised and asked, "Brother, if I'm not mistaken, you just took out five Rejuvenation Pills."
Xiao Wenbing smiled slightly, knowing that Kairis couldn't understand why he possessed so many treasures. However, he would never answer that question.
"Don't worry, sister. I have plenty of Rejuvenation Pills. You can have as many as you want."
Upon hearing this, even the Great Serpent Supreme felt an urge to roar to the heavens. These were tenth-grade immortal treasures, each one equivalent to a life, yet in Xiao Wenbing's words, they were treated like trash that could be picked up anywhere.
The two supreme beings exchanged a glance, their hearts filled with countless emotions.
Kairis reached out and took the five jade bottles, saying, "Brother, I appreciate your kindness. These five Rejuvenation Pills are indeed very useful to you, so I won't stand on ceremony. However, please accept these two treasures."
Xiao Wenbing scanned the two celestial treasures into his mind with his divine sense and laughed, "This whisk is definitely my sister's favorite weapon. I, your younger brother, am unwilling to take what belongs to someone else."
Kairis smiled tactfully and said, "Sister's cultivation has already reached the peak of the Immortal Path, so whether she uses weapons or not makes little difference."
After a moment's hesitation, Xiao Wenbing picked up the small paper figure and said, "I'll accept this. As for your weapon, sister," a confident smile appeared on his face, "I'll forge it for you again when I have some free time."
"What?" Kairis exclaimed.
"Sister's whisk is indeed powerful, but compared to others, the material of its handle is far inferior. I happen to have a rare item on hand, and I would like to ask sister to take a look."
With a flick of his wrist, a tortoise shell appeared in his hand.
Kairis's eyes lit up immediately. Just as the Great Serpent Supreme had said, divine treasures had an extremely strong attraction for Supreme beings, and even this ten-tailed celestial fox was no exception.
"Is this a divine treasure?"
"Indeed, this is a fragment of a super divine artifact. Its material is so hard that it is indestructible. If this fragment were incorporated into the whisk, the level of this immortal treasure would be elevated by at least one grade, reaching the supreme realm of true balance between strength and gentleness, and the coexistence of water and fire."
Kairis nodded slightly and sighed, "I didn't expect you to be such a master of weapon crafting, brother." He glanced at the Great Serpent Supreme and asked hesitantly, "If you were to start forging weapons, what are your chances of success?"