After holding the Origin Crystal in his hand and playing with it for a while, the Ghost Emperor asked in surprise, "Where did this come from?"
Xiao Wenbing laughed and said, "Senior Ghost Emperor, I am also a divine messenger. Tell me, where do you come from?"
The Ghost King was taken aback and asked suspiciously, "Did you get this from your master?"
"Exactly."
Xiao Wenbing said with a smile, always using the "Precious God" as a shield, and everyone believed it to be true.
However, this time was clearly different. The Ghost Emperor frowned, as if he was considering something. After a long while, he said directly, "Impossible."
Xiao Wenbing's heart skipped a beat, a sharp glint flashing in his eyes. How could he know it was impossible? He secretly gave Zhang Yaqi a wink, and the newly ascended deity hesitated for a moment before nodding.
Although the Ghost Emperor's cultivation was extraordinary, compared to the power of the Five Elements in perfect harmony, it was like comparing heaven and earth, incomparable.
If Zhang Yaqi were to make the move, even if she couldn't kill him, she could at least completely trap him.
The Ghost Emperor, however, did not notice the trickery involved. He simply muttered to himself, "Didn't the Creator God already leave? How can there still be Origin Crystals?"
"Left?"
"Yes," the Ghost Emperor said, looking puzzled. "He has already left the world he created, so where did this Origin Crystal come from?"
Xiao Wenbing's eyes darted around, and he pulled the Ghost Emperor forward, leading him to a secluded spot in the distance. Although the Food King and the others were considered his confidants, it was best not to leak some things.
"Senior Ghost Emperor, the Creator God has left this world. Where did he go?"
"I heard they went to create a new world."
"I heard?" Upon hearing this word, Xiao Wenbing's head began to ache. "Who said that?"
"My old man."
"...It's the Lonely God."
Countless thoughts raced through Xiao Wenbing's mind, and he grew increasingly curious about the origins of that solitary god.
The creator god has left the world he created—this is a truly earth-shattering secret! If this is true, then the origin of the solitary god is astonishing indeed.
At that very moment, Xiao Wenbing made up his mind that he could not possibly establish such a mysterious and unpredictable opponent.
The Ghost King suddenly patted Xiao Wenbing's shoulder heavily and asked in a low voice, "Hey, who is that newly-becomes-goddess girl to you?"
Why are you asking her?
"I'd like to ask her for a favor."
Seeing his mysterious expression, Xiao Wenbing asked curiously, "Tell me about it."
"Can you make that decision?" The Ghost King asked hesitantly.
Xiao Wenbing puffed out his chest and said seriously, "Of course I can make the decision."
“Okay, I would like to ask her to help me heal the five elements wounds in my soul.”
With the Ghost Emperor's explanation, Xiao Wenbing understood. The reason this guy had maintained his Ghost Immortal state was because he had failed in the Five Elements Tribulation in the past, leaving him with irreparable scars. Under the impact of the Five Elements power, he couldn't even regenerate through possession.
He is still able to preserve his soul only because of the powerful Laozi, the solitary god. Otherwise, he would have vanished into thin air and ceased to exist millions of years ago.
With a quick glance, Xiao Wenbing asked, "Senior Ghost Emperor, since your father is so powerful, why didn't he treat your injury?"
The Ghost King sighed helplessly and said, "My injuries require the assistance of a deity who possesses the power of all five elements to fully recover. As for my old man, he is willing but unable to help."
"Nonsense!" A furious roar suddenly came from the sky, like a thunderclap, deafening.
Xiao Wenbing and the others shuddered in unison. What a loud voice, what immense power!
But what surprised and unsettled them even more was that, only now did they realize...
Suddenly, another aura appeared beside me.
No one knew when this aura arrived; it seemed to have existed here since time immemorial, attracting no attention whatsoever. If it hadn't spoken, Xiao Wenbing and the others would have been completely unaware of it.
"Father, you've arrived." The Ghost King said lazily, completely unconcerned about the Lonely God's rebuke.
A ripple like water spread through the void, and an old man with a high nose, wide mouth, and an imposing aura tore through space and appeared before everyone.
There was no need for introduction; everyone knew who this person was. Since the Ghost Emperor could call him "father," there was no one else besides the Lonely God who was feared by all the gods.
However, when this legendary deity appeared before everyone, it still surprised and astonished everyone.
The Great Serpent and the others had all seen Zha and the Treasure God. Although their divine power was limited, the immense sense of oppression they naturally possessed as members of the gods still left a deep impression on everyone.
However, they did not sense any divine power or divine majesty from the solitary god. Not only was there no divine power, but there was also no celestial power or spiritual power.
If I hadn't seen him tear through space to arrive with my own eyes, I would have really thought he was just an ordinary old man with no magical powers.
Of course, not everyone was completely unaware.
Xiao Wenbing and the two women, Zhang and Feng, could sense a unique energy emanating from this old man. Although he concealed it well, it still couldn't fool the three of them.
"Greetings, senior." Xiao Wenbing took a deep breath and bowed respectfully.
The Great Serpent Sovereign and the others hurriedly followed suit and paid their respects. Overwhelmed by the old man's illustrious reputation, none of them dared to harbor the slightest contempt.
"No need to be so polite. Speaking of which, I'll need your help later." A smile appeared on the aged face of the Lonely God as he spoke slowly.
Xiao Wenbing secretly glanced at him, quite curious about his current appearance.
Considering the length of time this old man has lived, his aged appearance is actually quite young. But he is a deity, a supreme deity capable of changing at will.
The only explanation for such a person choosing such an appearance is that this old man had very peculiar tastes.
His gaze swept over the father and son, and he suddenly gained a new understanding of why the Ghost Emperor disrespected his father and the origin of the title of Lonely God.
Xiao Wenbing inwardly grumbled, but on his face he wore a sincere smile and said, "Yaqi was able to achieve the unity of the five elements thanks to your generous gift of the water and fire spirits. I have no way to repay your great kindness, so it is only my duty to help Senior Ghost Emperor heal his wounds."
"Alright." The Lonely God nodded with a smile, his gaze suddenly stopping on the Heavenly Void Ring on Xiao Wenbing's hand.
For some reason, Xiao Wenbing had a strange feeling, as if this person could see directly into the mustard seed space inside the Heavenly Void Ring.
He was greatly alarmed. If this could really be done, then this deity was truly amazing.
Sure enough, after a moment, the Lonely God asked in surprise, "Little friend, where did you get these tortoise shells?"
He groaned inwardly, realizing that the old man really could see through other people's microcosms.
Faced with such an extraordinary person, Xiao Wenbing dared not hide anything and honestly recounted his experience of meeting the Turtle God in detail.
The more the Lonely God listened, the more astonished he became. When he heard that the old tortoise actually wanted Xiao Wenbing to channel energy into its shell, his eyes gleamed, and a terrifyingly powerful divine aura rose from his body. Although it only lasted for a moment, it was enough to terrify everyone.
Xiao Wenbing's voice grew softer and softer until he was almost speaking in a whisper. After all, he didn't want everyone to know that he possessed mutant abilities.
The Lonely God waved his hand, and an invisible transparent shield immediately separated Xiao Wenbing from the others. He carefully examined Xiao Wenbing and finally sighed, "I never thought you would be the inheritor of life energy. Alas, my eyesight is not as good as that lazy turtle who only sleeps. I am truly ashamed."
Xiao Wenbing chuckled and said, "When you saw that Yaqi had cultivated to the state of the unity of the five elements, you knew that Senior Ghost Emperor's recovery was promising. You were so happy that you didn't notice me."
The Lonely God shook his head and sighed, knowing that although Xiao Wenbing's words made sense, he still harbored some resentment.
He looked up, his gaze unconsciously sweeping across everyone's faces. When he saw Feng Baiyi, his eyes suddenly flashed with a terrifying light.
"Heavenly Thunder Body..." he murmured, "How is this possible? Even the Heavenly Thunder Body has appeared. Am I seeing a ghost today?"
Volume 22, Chapter 41: The Supreme Treasures of Ice and Fire
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Seeing that his father had been rambling on and on without mentioning anything about him, the emperor was furious and asked, "Father, have you seen me?"
The lonely god was taken aback, and said involuntarily, "Of course I saw it."
The Ghost King pointed to his own nose and said, "If you saw me, then you must have seen a ghost."
The lonely god was furious, but he was powerless against his beloved son. He simply snorted twice and pretended not to hear.
Xiao Wenbing found it amusing, but he dared not laugh openly in front of the father and son. He held back his laughter in private and quickly asked, "Senior, is there anything wrong with wearing white?"
"It's not that she's inappropriate, but the fact that all three of you appeared at the same time and all got away scot-free is very strange."
"Who decided that the three of us can't appear together and get along peacefully?"
The Lonely God was taken aback, considered for a long time, and said, "Yes, no one has made that rule."
Xiao Wenbing resisted the urge to roll his eyes and asked with a smile, "So what is it that you're wondering about, senior?"
The lonely god chuckled and said, "Little friend, please don't be offended. I was just recalling some old stories, which is why I had these feelings."
"Father, what is it? Tell me." The Ghost Emperor, his curiosity piqued, asked first.
"Well, I was reminded of the time when the Creator God broke through the Divine Realm and created all the planes." The Lonely God sighed, with a sense of melancholy. "Back then, Destruction and Order fought over territory everywhere. Whenever Order arrived in a realm, it would plant seeds of the Five Elements, making some planets suitable for life to grow. Whenever Destruction arrived in a realm, it would unleash thundercloud storms. Wherever Destruction went, no living beings could appear for millions of years."
"You mean they're sworn enemies?" Xiao Wenbing listened with great interest.
"That's about right. But that old guy, the Creator God, eventually exploded the Void Cauldron. Even he himself doesn't know how many planes he created." The Lonely God laughed. "Although Destruction and Order have countless clones, each possessing powerful abilities, they cannot completely dominate all territories."
Are they still arguing?
"have no idea."
"You don't know either?"
"Yes, that group of people left a long time ago. I don't know where they've gone to have fun or whether they're still bothering us. Of course, I don't know."
Xiao Wenbing suddenly remembered something and asked, "Since you know so much about this matter, you must also be one of the first gods of ancient times, right?"
"That's right, the child is quite smart."
Xiao Wenbing thought to himself, "If they weren't from the same era as those ancient gods, how could they possibly know all these secrets so clearly? If I still can't guess, wouldn't I be incredibly stupid?"
"Senior, where are those first-generation gods now?"
"They're all gone." The Lonely God waved his sleeve and said, "Those guys got tired of staying here, so seventeen or eighteen of them went to find the Creator God and agreed to create a new mustard seed space together and open up a new world. I heard that those guys are going to create a set of rules in the new world that are completely different from here."
Xiao Wenbing was stunned. After a long while, he cautiously asked, "Are you saying that creating a new world only requires a mustard seed space?"
“Yes, as long as there is enough divine power, a mustard seed space can be opened up into a new world.” The Lonely God pointed at him and said, “Of course, to open up a new world, a god must have the power to pass on his legacy. If you are willing, you can do it too.”
Xiao Wenbing swallowed subconsciously and asked, "What should we do?"
"As long as you are strong enough, you can input the power of creation into a stable mustard seed space. As for the specifics, you will have to figure it out yourself."