HP, the seasoned veteran, observed closely. He naturally knew that the Moonlit Wolf King had another purpose in doing this: to test their judgment. If they were careless and said the wrong thing, wouldn't they embarrass themselves?
After a while, a look of surprise gradually appeared on his face, and he turned to look at the Moonlit Wolf King.
The wolf king laughed heartily, beaming with pride, and asked, "How was it?"
"Brother Wolf's skill is divine." Old Master HP sighed in admiration, saying, "The five elements are united as one, it is actually the five elements united as one!"
Xiao Wenbing stared intently at it. This thing looked like a throne from the left and a throne from the right. Moreover, it was extremely rich in metal energy. No matter how you looked at it, it was a metal-type magic weapon.
But how could Master Hewlett-Packard say that this thing is a treasure that combines the five elements?
However, he was also self-aware enough to know that his judgment was far inferior to that of this senior, so he kept his horse firmly shut and did not utter a word.
Hearing HP's praise, Moon Wolf laughed triumphantly. In an instant, his howling, like the wailing of ghosts and wolves, echoed far and wide, causing a commotion in the forest below. All the animals were so frightened that they ran away in a panic.
Feng Baiyi frowned slightly, feeling that his ears were filled with endless noise, making him restless. He then said coldly, "How imposing, worthy of being called a big bad wolf."
The Moonlit Wolf's laughter stopped abruptly, as if cut by a knife. He stared intently at Feng Baiyi with his pair of emerald green eyes.
“Sister, he’s not a big bad wolf.” Zhang Yaqi stepped forward and stood next to Feng Baiyi, saying softly, “His fur is golden, so he must be a golden wolf demon.”
The Moonlit Wolf King's teeth were grinding together, his mind a battle of wits, making it impossible for him to make a decision.
Feng Baiyi glanced at Zhang Yaqi beside her in surprise, feeling rather complicated. She knew that Zhang Yaqi was worried about her dealing with the Moonlit Wolf King alone, which was why she stepped forward and made that uncharacteristically sarcastic remark. Otherwise, given her personality, she would never have said such a thing.
Xiao Wenbing had a bad feeling. He wasn't afraid that the Moon Wolf King would go berserk, since the two elders were here and even if the wolf wanted to fight, it probably wouldn't be able to defeat them. But he was afraid that the Moon Wolf King might get angry and leave, and then he really wouldn't know where to look for it.
If it were just the old wolf that left, it wouldn't matter, but if the old wolf leaves, the magic weapon will definitely be gone too, which is not good.
So he quickly stepped forward, laughing and saying in a row, "Oh dear, Baiyi, Yaqi, how can you talk like that? Senior Wolf King is a highly accomplished master, the king of beasts, majestic and awe-inspiring, naturally extraordinary. Besides..." He pointed to the throne and said, "The one who could forge this treasure must be a master among masters."
The two women were taken aback. Although they didn't understand why he was being so friendly to the old wolf, this behavior, which was so different from his usual character, made them suspicious. So they looked at each other and remained silent.
"Hehe... Senior Wolf King, as you know, women are all long-haired but short-sighted and lack common sense..." Xiao Wenbing was flattering the Wolf King when he suddenly felt a burning sensation on his back and a strange, bone-chilling cold rose from his heart. It was as if a murderous gaze was locked onto his position.
He immediately thought of Feng Baiyi and cried out in his heart that he had gone too far, inadvertently including all of humanity in his words. It would be strange if Feng Baiyi wasn't angry.
However, he couldn't care less about that now. Considering the relationship between Liang Feng Baiyi and himself, she wouldn't kill him just because of a few words.
Besides, even if she wanted to kill herself, with Zhang Yaqi around, she would probably say a few words of persuasion...
Xiao Wenbing broke out in a cold sweat, and his smile became a little stiff, but it was still a smile, at least better than a forced one.
"Senior Wolf King, what is so special about this magic weapon? Please enlighten me."
The Moonlit Wolf King rolled his eyes at him, but didn't bother to explain.
"Ahem, Fellow Daoist Xiao, this magic artifact is Brother Wolf's masterpiece, the culmination of his painstaking efforts." Old Daoist Huipu clearly praised the artifact highly, saying a series of compliments before getting to the point, "At first glance, this magic artifact seems to be just a metal-type magic treasure, but inside the artifact, the energy of the other four elements is faintly revealed."
Xiao Wenbing looked closely and finally noticed something unusual. Under the dazzling white-gold light, there was actually a faint layer of four-colored light. However, this faint light was suppressed by the white light, and if one did not have a prejudice, one would not be able to notice it.
"Not only that, these four elements of light are clearly distinct and do not interfere with each other in the slightest." Master Huipu patiently explained to Xiao Wenbing, "If I am not mistaken, the surface of this magic artifact is full of golden energy, but it can be transformed into the other four elements at any time. However, this transformation process is probably unrelated to the mutual generation and restraint of the five elements."
The Moonlit Wolf King laughed loudly several times and said, "Old man Huiren, if we're just talking about your insight, I'm truly convinced."
HP smiled slightly. He had spent his life studying Taoist artifacts and had seen countless magical implements, far beyond the reach of ordinary people.
The Moonlit Wolf King pointed his finger and shouted, "Hurry..."
The throne in mid-air suddenly began to spin. After a moment, the golden energy receded, and a thick, heavy layer of earth element firmly surrounded the throne. Then, the throne continued to spin, successively changing into the forms of water, wood, and fire.
Each of the spirits of a line is ever-changing, and its transformations are as unpredictable as a gazelle hanging its horns, leaving no trace and inspiring awe.
Xiao Wenbing was secretly alarmed. The power displayed by this thing was similar to that of his own bodysuit magic weapon, but the difference in power between the two was too great.
The Mirror God once boasted that, apart from the Universe Ring, no one else in this realm could achieve the harmony of the Five Elements, their mutual generation and restraint. Turns out, it was just self-promotion—a case of the old man selling melons.
Volume Four: The Divine Artifacts, Chapter 153: The Origin of the Throne
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Dream King Chapter 153 The Origin of the Throne
"Nonsense." The Mirror God's stern protest echoed in his mind: "What kind of Five Elements Unity is this? It's just borrowing the special power of the Spirit Gathering Platform. Without the Spirit Gathering Platform, it's nothing but a useless junkyard. Hmph, to let him use such a treasure as the Spirit Gathering Platform is truly a waste of a precious resource."
He acted rashly but suddenly realized his mistake, though he was even more curious about that Spirit Gathering Platform.
According to the Mirror God, the Gathering Spirit is a super treasure that combines the five elements. Such a treasure is unheard of except for the Qiankun Ring. Even his bodysuit was made with the help of a special formation and a unique refining method. He even added a bit of his divine power to it so that he could control the changes of the five elements at will.
Without this divine power, it would be impossible to achieve the transformation of the five elements.
He suddenly thought of a question: both the Spirit Gathering Platform and the Universe Ring can automatically transform the five elements. Could it be that they are also made of divine power?
Furthermore, the popular rumor that the Universe Ring was made from a single, ordinary willow twig is now clear to be nothing but a lie.
Although he didn't know what that treasure was ultimately made of, he was now certain of one thing: it was definitely related to divine power, and the connection was very strong.
"Good." The two elders clicked their tongues in amazement and said repeatedly, "Brother Wolf is brilliant. He has managed to combine the five elements into one and solved the biggest problem that has plagued the cultivation world for countless years. Alas... Brother Wolf will surely be number one in the next Wanbao Competition."
The Moonlit Wolf King, beaming with smugness, was about to burst into laughter to express his feelings when he suddenly glanced at the two women, Feng and Zhang, beside him. He immediately remembered these two jinxes watching him like predators, and his wolfish jaws snapped shut, unable to produce another laugh.
Xiao Wenbing stepped forward, bowed respectfully, and asked, "Senior Wolf King, may I ask how this treasure was forged?"
The two elders, Hui and his companion, exchanged a slight change in expression. Hui immediately stepped forward, took Xiao Wenbing's hand, and whispered, "Fellow Daoist Xiao, this is one of the greatest taboos in the cultivation world; it should not be inquired about lightly."
Sure enough, upon hearing Xiao Wenbing's question, the Moonlit Wolf King glared with its fierce wolf eyes and asked in a harsh voice, "Why are you asking this?"
HP, all smiles, was about to explain on Xiao Wenbing's behalf when he suddenly felt Xiao tug at his sleeve. Turning around, he looked at him in surprise, wondering what he wanted to do.
Xiao Wenbing nodded to the two elders who were worried about him, and then said to the Wolf King, "Senior Wolf Five, although this thing is peculiar, it can't be considered a supreme treasure. I'm afraid you will be disappointed in the next Earthly Treasure Competition."
The wolf king's expression changed drastically, his wolf face contorted with rage, as if he were about to pounce and take Xiao Wenbing's life at any moment.
Of course. The Moonlit Wolf King was just putting on a show. Not to mention that the two elders, Hui and his wife, were with Xiao Wenbing at the moment, even those two little girls were probably not someone the old wolf could afford to offend.
Sure enough, with a glance, Feng and Zhang appeared almost simultaneously, standing behind Xiao Wenbing.
As the gray shadows drifted by, the old Taoist priest, Huipu, intentionally or unintentionally, stepped forward, blocking the path between the Moonlit Wolf King and Xiao Wenbing. He said, "Fellow Daoist Xiao, Brother Wolf's treasure is not only exquisitely crafted, but also remarkably unique. It perfectly seals the power of the five elements within a single magical artifact, making it truly one of a kind. This alone is enough to secure the crown of the next competition."
Old Wolf Five's expression softened slightly, but he still said coldly, "Ignorant child."
Xiao Wenbing burst into laughter and asked, "Senior Wolf King, if you say that I am an ignorant child, then you mean that you think your achievements in Taoist arts and crafts far surpass those of me."
The Moonlit Wolf King sneered and said, "A mere junior in the Golden Core stage dares to spout such nonsense."
He did not answer Xiao Wenbing's question, clearly showing that he disdained to compare himself with him.
Xiao Wenbing remained unperturbed, and continued, "Senior Wolf King, besides this throne, are you capable of forging another magical artifact that combines the five elements?"
The Moonlit Wolf King opened his large, bell-like eyes wide, but after a long while, he was unable to utter a word.
He naturally knew that the success of this magical artifact was actually an accident. His disciples and their descendants had presented him with a peculiar object, the Moonlit Wolf of whom couldn't recognize its origin. He casually placed it into the cauldron, intending to refine it.
Unexpectedly, the object did not turn to ashes. Instead, it fused with the five elemental spirit stones in the cauldron, transforming into a peculiar magical artifact.
It's true what they say: you may try to plant flowers, but they won't bloom; you may plant willows, but they will thrive.
This newly forged magical artifact possessed a power far exceeding what had been anticipated. The old wolf king was overjoyed and immediately regarded it as a priceless treasure.
He asked the disciple who had brought the tribute, but the result was very disappointing. The disciple had only found such a thing by chance, accidentally stepping in dog poop.
Let alone not knowing the origin of this thing, even if you asked him to make another one, it would be a pipe dream.
So Old Wolf kicked aside the disciple who was offering tribute, and carrying the treasure, hurriedly rushed to Tianding Star.
His purpose in coming here was partly to show off, but more importantly, he wanted to discuss with the two elders, Huizi, and find out the secrets behind it.
This is a common problem among all Grandmasters of Crying Refining. If the cause cannot be found out, they will definitely lose their appetite and have difficulty sleeping.
He carefully examined Xiao Wenbing, but was greatly disappointed by the fact that the other party only had the cultivation level of the Golden Core stage. This meager skill did not seem to be that of a master of weapon crafting.
Finally, the old wolf king snorted angrily and said, "What does a little brat know? Let your parents speak."
HP's heart skipped a beat, sensing that Xiao Wenbing's words had a hidden meaning; could there be some ulterior motive?
Xiao Wenbing said solemnly, "Senior Wolf King, if I am not mistaken, this magic artifact is an unexpected product. Even if you wanted to replicate it again, it would be beyond your power."
The Moonlit Wolf King looked him over again, his expression filled with panic. Finally, he abandoned his contempt and asked, "Why do you say that?"
Although he didn't admit it directly, his answer clearly told others the real answer.
HP's mind raced, and he immediately understood. He pointed at the Wolf King and said, "Well, so you didn't grasp the secret at all; you just accidentally created a magical artifact."
The Moonlit Wolf King awkwardly opened its blood-red maw and glanced around at the Jade Cauldron Sect disciples. He had actually wanted to speak frankly for a long time, but he couldn't bring himself to do it because of the group of younger disciples present.
HP, being the seasoned veteran he was, immediately understood. With a wave of his sleeve, the younger disciples at the door bowed and took their leave, disappearing in an instant.
"Brother Wolf, how was this made? Tell me quickly."
The Moonlit Wolf King no longer concealed his secrets and truthfully recounted his unexpected acquisition of the treasure and the inexplicable process of its creation, leaving everyone marveling at his story. Finally, he pointed at Xiao Wenbing and asked, "Old man Huipu, who exactly is this junior? How did you guess correctly?"
HP frowned, equally puzzled by Old Wolf's success. He casually remarked, "Fellow Daoist Xiao is that young master of weaponry who mastered the 'ten-fold advancement' technique."
"Ten stacks plus one?" The Moonlit Wolf King's emerald eyes revealed an incredulous look, and his gaze toward Xiao Wenbing immediately changed. After a long while, he finally said, "Fellow Daoist Xiao... could this old wolf have a look at that magic artifact that can be stacked ten stacks plus one?"
Xiao Wenbing shrugged and said, "I'm sorry."
"Why?" Old Wolf's expression changed, and he asked.
"The things are destroyed," Xiao Wenbing told the truth.
"Destroyed?" Elder Hui and Old Wolf exclaimed simultaneously, filled with boundless regret.
Seeing their exaggerated expressions, Xiao Wenbing frowned and said, "It's just a level two magic artifact. It's no big deal if it's destroyed. If Senior Wolf King wants to see it, I can refine it again for you to see later."
"What? Refine it again?" Upon hearing this, the Moonlit Wolf King almost jumped three zhang high.
The two elders, Hui and his wife, had at least seen the finished product once and still had some confidence in him, but the Moonlit Wolf King simply couldn't understand it.
Ten stacks to advance one—that's a rare and exceptional weapon-refining technique, with an unbelievably low success rate. How come it became as easy as eating for Xiao Wenbing?
However, after hearing his words, the old wolf king thought to himself that he looked down on this junior in the Golden Core stage and became much more restrained in his speech, no longer daring to act arrogantly because of his age.
Xiao Wenbing chuckled inwardly. If someone is outshone in their most proficient skill, they will naturally feel inferior. Unexpectedly, this Moonlit Wolf King, who has been in human form for many years, is no exception. This shows that... after transforming, monsters gradually become indistinguishable from humans.
"Fellow Daoist Xiao, how did you realize that Brother Wolf's success with this treasure was merely a fluke?" Hui Ming, who had remained silent until now, suddenly asked.
Everyone's eyes, including his children's, immediately focused on Xiao Wenbing's face.
Xiao Wenbing smiled nonchalantly, his eyes filled with confidence, exuding an indescribable air of elegance and refinement.