"have."
"Really...there is?"
With a flick of her slender hand, three beams of light shot out from the Universe Ring. As if possessing sentience, they were arranged in a row, one yellow, one blue, and one white.
The earth is thick and heavy, the green trees are lush and vigorous, and the spirit of the sword is fierce and malevolent.
"I only have three on hand, Brother Snake, please forgive my foolishness."
The giant snake stared blankly for a long time before suddenly collapsing backward without a sound.
"Brother Snake, are you alright?"
"…………"
Volume 20, Chapter 5: The Seven-Colored Winged King (Part 1)
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The morning mist was deep and thick, and the sunlight struggled to penetrate through the clouds, stubbornly shrouding everything in a golden hue.
Against this beautiful backdrop, Xiao Wenbing snapped his fingers loudly and asked, "Big Snake, is that stupid bird coming or not?"
The Great Serpent Supreme looked up and glanced at the sun hanging high in the sky, saying, "The time is not yet right; the Seven Colors will not set off."
"Are we just supposed to wait here for it?"
The Great Serpent King cursed inwardly, "I told you to take it slow, but you insisted on dragging everyone along to watch the sunrise. We've been waiting since morning, and now you're getting impatient again."
However, it was also self-aware enough not to argue, and could only sigh, "If Fellow Daoist Xiao is bored, the environment here is actually quite nice."
Xiao Wenbing looked around for a while, then laughed and said, "Big Serpent, the scenery here is much better than your Ten Thousand Poison Valley, but in my opinion, it's nothing special."
The giant snake chuckled twice without answering, but it was dissatisfied. If you don't care about this place, then why do you insist on meeting up with the Seven Colors here?
Seemingly sensing the serpent's question, Xiao Wenbing explained, "Serpent, you don't know, do you? I've seen the Seven-Colored Winged King once before."
The giant snake was startled and couldn't help but ask, "Where?"
Stomping his foot, Xiao Wenbing said, "Right here."
The Great Serpent Supreme was filled with doubt. This place already belonged to the Seven-Colored Winged King's territory, so what did Xiao Wenbing want here?
"Over a year ago, my friends and I ascended from the lower realm. And this is where we landed."
"Ascension...is it here?"
"Yes, it's here. The first creature I saw in this immortal realm was the Seven-Colored Winged King."
"You ascended and even saw the Seven-Colored Winged King?" The Great Serpent Supreme's tone suddenly became strange. He originally wanted to ask, since you appeared here and were blocked by the Seven-Colored Winged King, why weren't you eaten by it? But the words stuck in his throat.
"Heh heh. Judging from your face, nothing good is coming," Xiao Wenbing sneered. "Are you wondering why the Seven-Colored Winged King, who loves to eat ascension immortals, let us leave?"
The Great Serpent Supreme forced a smile and said, "No, no. This little serpent was just curious."
"It's simple, I chased that guy away."
After thinking for a moment, the Great Serpent Supreme suddenly realized and said, "I understand now, it must have been the Treasure God who drove it away."
“You’re wrong.” Xiao Wenbing shook his head and said, “Does a mere Seven-Colored Winged King need the intervention of a treasure god? You underestimate him. Let me tell you, this guy was scared away.”
"Huh?" The Great Serpent Supreme felt dizzy and disoriented, his eyes filled with disbelief as he looked at Xiao Wenbing.
Xiao Wenbing didn't explain, but turned and smiled, leaving the Great Serpent Supreme alone there, filled with suspicion.
Suddenly, a phoenix cry rang out, its voice loud and clear, clearly audible for miles around.
The Great Serpent Supreme's expression hardened, and he said in a deep voice, "The Seven-Colored Winged King has arrived."
At this moment, it immediately regained its magnificent and supreme aura, completely different from when it was talking to Xiao Wenbing just now.
Xiao Wenbing secretly envied it, but he knew that this was the manifestation of the great serpent's powerful cultivation over millions of years, something he couldn't learn even if he wanted to.
A bright light suddenly streaked across the sky and arrived in front of them in the blink of an eye. The light faded, and a beautiful, elegant, tall woman appeared before them.
This woman was very beautiful, but her eyes were icy and intimidating, seemingly devoid of any emotion.
"Seven Colors, it's been many years. How have you been?" the Great Serpent Supreme laughed loudly.
The Seven-Colored Winged King's gaze remained fixed on the Great Serpent Supreme, completely ignoring Xiao Wenbing and the others beside him.
"Great Serpent, congratulations!"
"Congratulations to me?"
"Indeed, congratulations on defeating Duoshou and taking control of Wandu Valley in one fell swoop."
The Seven-Colored Winged King uttered "Congratulations," but neither his expression nor his voice contained the slightest hint of celebration.
The Great Serpent Supreme was clearly used to this, and upon hearing the Seven-Colored Winged King mention it, a smug look appeared on his face.
Xiao Wenbing said in surprise, "The Seven-Colored Wing King's information network is quite extensive."
Zhang Yaqi smiled and said softly, "Wenbing, the multi-handed creature and the giant snake fought in the sky for so long that even the weather changed. How could it be completely unaware?"
Upon hearing someone call his name, a hint of anger flashed in the Seven-Colored Winged King's eyes, and he turned to look at Xiao Wenbing and the others for the first time.
Behind the Great Serpent Supreme, Xiao Wenbing, Zhang Yaqi, Feng Baiyi, Diexian, Quini, and Zhu Bajie stood in a row, looking like the Great Serpent Supreme's servants.
"Great serpent, is this your follower? How dare you!"
The Great Serpent Supreme chuckled to himself, thinking to himself, "If only they were truly my followers," but dared not say it aloud: "Seven Colors, you're mistaken, they are my friends."
Before leaving the Immortal Imprisonment Cave, Xiao Wenbing and the others had discussed that the matter of the Great Serpent Supreme recognizing its master was a secret. Apart from Xiao Wenbing, the two women, and Butterfly Fairy, no one, including Elder Yan, knew about it. Therefore, no one knew the inside story. This is why many immortals were so incredulous when they saw Xiao Wenbing bullying the Great Serpent.
"Friends?" This answer was clearly unexpected by the Seven-Colored Winged King.
She turned and stared at everyone, when suddenly a small crack appeared between her brows, from which a beam of white light shone.
A white light swept across Xiao Wenbing and the others, then vanished in an instant.
Xiao Wenbing had been paying close attention to the Seven-Colored Winged King's every move. Seeing that her gaze lingered on Quini the longest, he couldn't help but feel secretly pleased. It seemed that the Great Serpent Supreme was right; his chances of succeeding in what he sought had increased considerably.
"Well, did you see it clearly?" The Great Serpent Supreme didn't stop him, but just said with a grin.
The Seven-Colored Winged King's expression had changed slightly; it was no longer the icy demeanor that kept people at a distance.
“They are indeed different. Apart from this guy, there are actually four Ten Tribulation Body cultivators, and I also sensed several kinds of magical energy on their bodies. However, their cultivation levels are too low, only at the Integration Realm.”
The Great Serpent Supreme looked at her with considerable envy and said, "Seven Colors, your Three-Eyed Divine Power is truly impressive. How about we get to know each other now?"
The Seven-Colored Winged King said calmly, "If it were a million years later, when they reach the Refinement of the Divine Realm, perhaps I could befriend them, but not now."
Xiao Wenbing was furious; what an arrogant attitude! However, he also understood that in the Immortal Realm, everything was decided by strength. If you didn't demonstrate strength that would win someone's heartfelt respect, even if you begged and pleaded, you wouldn't gain any sympathy.
With a slight smile, Xiao Wenbing said, "Brother Qicai, this is actually our second meeting."
A burst of light suddenly flashed in the eyes of the Seven-Colored Winged King, and a powerful aura swept over him. His loud voice echoed across the sky: "You dare to call me brother? You're not worthy!"
The Great Serpent Supreme's expression changed. Just as it was about to step forward to stop it, a divine thought came from Feng Baiyi, instructing it not to act rashly. So the Great Serpent happily watched the show from the sidelines.
"Ta-da..."
Pigsy and Queenie were simply unable to withstand such immense pressure. Despite their best efforts to resist, they were involuntarily forced to retreat.
However, they had only taken three steps back when a five-colored light emanated from Zhang Yaqi, enveloping them. Instantly, all the pressure dissipated, and the space within the light barrier was warm and pleasant.
The Qiankun Encirclement Light Curtain enveloped everyone, and within the curtain, the powerful pressure of the Seven-Colored Winged King posed no threat to anyone.
Meanwhile, Xiao Wenbing, who was the first to bear the brunt, stepped forward and left the protected area of the light shield, forcefully withstanding the oppressive force of the Seven-Colored Winged King.
"You're courting death." A cold voice came from the Seven-Colored Winged King. How dare a mere Nascent Soul Immortal provoke her like this? This was the first time since she entered the Refining God Realm.
The air currents seemed to freeze, and the immense pressure grew stronger and stronger, almost to the point of being suffocating due to the solidity of the air.
The Great Serpent Supreme secretly gathered its spiritual power. Although such pressure posed no threat to it, it might not be so for Xiao Wenbing. Without the protection of the Qiankun Encirclement's five-colored light shield, it would have to immediately rush to his aid if anything went wrong.
Seemingly overwhelmed by the pressure, Xiao Wenbing lowered his head deeply.
Just as the Seven-Colored Winged King revealed a cold and cruel smile and prepared to unleash his power to resist the Great Serpent Supreme, Xiao Wenbing slowly raised his head, which had almost drooped to his chest.
A thin layer of golden light shimmered in his eyes, and his entire body exuded the same mysterious power. Under the sunlight, he seemed to be draped in a pale golden cloak. A gentle breeze blew, making him appear sacred, solemn, and unapproachable.
When their eyes met Xiao Wenbing's, both the Great Serpent Supreme and the Seven-Colored Winged King felt a jolt in their hearts. It was a feeling that was hard to describe, as if the person in front of them had suddenly changed, becoming an invincible god who was high above and looked down on all living beings.
In that instant, the two supreme beings even suddenly felt an urge to kneel down.
"ah……"
A shrill scream burst forth from the Seven-Colored Winged King's mouth. Her body trembled, and she suddenly leaped high into the air, instantly breaking free of the aura and reaching tens of thousands of meters in the sky.
He slowly closed his eyes, and the golden light around him vanished completely. When Xiao Wenbing reopened his eyes, the irresistible mysterious power was gone, replaced by a weary gaze.
"God... Rank." The Great Serpent Supreme stared intently at Xiao Wenbing, as if it had just met this man before it, and uttered these two words heavily from its mouth, words that all the great immortals who had refined their spirits dreamed of.
Volume 20, Chapter 6: The Seven-Colored Winged King (Part 2)
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With a sudden gust of wind, the Seven-Colored Winged King had already flown back.
However, compared to when his eyes were on the top of his head, the Seven-Colored Winged King now looked surprised, and even his gaze towards Xiao Wenbing and the others carried a hint of fear.
The Great Serpent Supreme's expression was solemn. Although it knew that Xiao Wenbing was a divine messenger, it had never heard of a divine messenger with divine status. At this moment, it even doubted whether it had seen wrong.
A deity can bestow power upon his servants, but cannot bestow his divine status upon others.
The only explanation is that Xiao Wenbing himself seized the divine status.
Godhood and divine power are the two most crucial steps to becoming a god. It can be said that possessing both godhood and divine power is equivalent to having one foot already in the realm of gods.
For Xiao Wenbing, he was overwhelmed with mixed feelings at this moment; how could people be so lucky?