Grabbing Xiao Wenbing's wrist, the Great Serpent Supreme quickly forced a smile and said, "Oh, Fellow Immortal Xiao, what are you saying? This is such a small matter, why bother others? Let an old friend help."
Xiao Wenbing casually tossed the item to the Great Serpent Supreme, saying, "Alright, here you go."
Having taken the divine power crystal, the Great Serpent Supreme's attention was immediately focused on it. It made no attempt to conceal the greed in its eyes, and slowly said, "I don't know why, but the moment I saw this thing, I wanted to possess it. It seems that here, I can find the answer I've been searching for."
Xiao Wenbing's expression shifted. Unlike the Great Serpent Supreme, through his divine sense and understanding of the power of origin, he already knew that this divine power crystal could only reach its maximum potential if it fell into the hands of the Great Serpent Supreme.
It's not that the Great Serpent Supreme's cultivation level is higher than that of Keris and the others. In fact, the cultivation levels of Supremes should be roughly the same. Moreover, after reaching their level, they dared not continue cultivating. If they were to actively absorb immortal power again, what awaited them would be the final tribulation of refining the spirit.
Without thorough preparation and a willingness to die, no one dares to recklessly face this final hurdle.
Although the Great Serpent Supreme's cultivation had reached the peak of the Immortal realm, it did not possess divine power, nor did it master any kind of primordial energy. So how did it know that this divine power crystal was so important to it?
He reached out and blocked the Great Serpent Supreme's view.
The giant snake raised its head in surprise, its gaze questioning.
How do you know you can find what you've been searching for here?
The Great Serpent Supreme was taken aback, looking at Xiao Wenbing with suspicion, and said, "This is a crystallization of divine power, containing a trace of the primordial energy. As long as I can comprehend and master its mysteries, I can achieve my ultimate goal."
Xiao Wenbing's eyes shone brightly as he said, "Do you know that the fundamental power of each type of energy is different? If it's not the right power for you, then you simply cannot master it."
The Great Serpent Supreme nodded repeatedly, saying, "Yes, of course I know this basic common sense."
"Since you know this, how can you be sure that the source of power within is suitable for you?"
The greed in the serpent's eyes faded, replaced by confusion. It seemed to be talking to itself, saying, "Yes, how would I know?" After a moment, it said, "A feeling... it was just a feeling."
"Hmm, I understand. You have a good self-esteem." Xiao Wenbing nodded slightly. Perhaps these immortals really do possess some supernatural abilities that even he doesn't understand, as they can even sense this.
Having received Xiao Wenbing's promise, the Great Serpent Supreme was about to sit cross-legged when he suddenly paused, grabbed Xiao Wenbing, and said, "That's not right."
"how?"
"I cannot use the power of immortals."
Xiao Wenbing looked it up and down and said, "What does your inability to use immortal spiritual power have to do with me?"
The Great Serpent Supreme was so angry he almost jumped up, saying, "How can I activate my divine sense and comprehend the crystallization of divine power if I can't use immortal power?"
Upon hearing this, Xiao Wenbing smiled slowly, his eyes brimming with laughter. The Great Serpent Supreme was taken aback and muttered to himself.
Volume 22, Chapter 2: New Discoveries
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The light, airy sound echoed in the Immortal Imprisonment Cave, seemingly containing some mysterious power that stirred the heart and mind.
"Orochi, have you ever come into contact with the source of divine power?"
"No." The Great Serpent Supreme said subconsciously, feeling even more indignant. If I had come into contact with the source of divine power, why would I still be staying in the Immortal Realm? I would have gone to the God Realm long ago.
"Let me tell you, I've had contact with them."
The Great Serpent Supreme's eyes narrowed, and it slowly nodded. It had long suspected this, but after receiving Xiao Wenbing's confirmation, it was not surprised, except for extreme envy.
Xiao Wenbing suddenly stopped smiling and said, "Since I came into contact with the source of divine power, I have discovered a tremendous secret."
The Great Serpent Supreme's eyes suddenly lit up, reflecting a brilliant light like charged fluorescent lights: "What secret?"
Xiao Wenbing said solemnly, "Divine power and immortal power are two completely different kinds of power."
The Great Serpent Supreme was taken aback, his eyes rolling upwards repeatedly. Nonsense…
With a slight smile, Xiao Wenbing slowly said, "According to my master, most of the Great Immortals who can become gods only comprehend the origin of divine power when they face the final tribulation of the God Refinement Realm."
The giant snake felt a chill run down its spine and looked thoughtfully at Xiao Wenbing, who had a serious expression on his face.
"The final tribulation of refining the spirit is the last hurdle to becoming a god. Once you pass this hurdle, becoming a god is within reach. So do you know why the vast majority of great immortals only comprehend the origin of divine power at the very last moment?"
The giant snake hesitated for a long time before saying, "May I ask your guidance?"
"Because when the final tribulation of refining the spirit arrives, they will be unable to use the power of immortal spirits," Xiao Wenbing said coldly.
The Great Serpent Supreme trembled and exclaimed, "What?"
Xiao Wenbing's gaze was solemn as he pointed to the serpent's heart and said, "The origin of divine power is the most mysterious thing in the world; no power can surpass it. To comprehend the origin of divine power, you don't rely on immortal spiritual power, but on your own heart."
The Great Serpent Supreme touched his heart, pondered for a long time, and then fell silent. Instead, he slowly sat down cross-legged, closed his eyes, and remained motionless.
Xiao Wenbing smiled with satisfaction. The Supreme One is indeed the Supreme One, a person of great wisdom.
Having experienced the Five Elements Tribulation and, with the help of Feng Baiyi, traversed the origin of Heavenly Thunder, he has gained a deep understanding of the essence of this mysterious and powerful force.
It's a feeling that can't be described in words; whether one can understand it depends solely on their own temperament and fate.
However, one thing is certain: the higher one's cultivation level, the more one relies on their own power, the more difficult it is for them to comprehend this.
Only when they lose their power, under the impact of life and death, do they have the greatest chance to come into contact with and master that power. This is the real reason why gods throughout history have overcome this hurdle at the final moment.
This is the Immortal Imprisonment Cave. The great immortals imprisoned here have lost control of their own power. Under such circumstances, it has a bit of the flavor of the final tribulation of refining the spirit, and it is also the most suitable place to comprehend the origin of power.
Of course, without Xiao Wenbing, the Great Serpent Supreme would never have been able to cultivate in peace.
It was precisely because Xiao Wenbing was here that it had no worries and could devote itself wholeheartedly to exploring the origin of power, which unexpectedly achieved the best results.
Seeing that the Great Serpent Supreme remained motionless and immediately fell into meditation, Xiao Wenbing looked around idly. He had already created the best opportunity and place for the Great Serpent. As for whether it could comprehend and master the technique, that depended on the Great Serpent Supreme's own fate. He wanted to help but was powerless to do so.
Thinking to himself, who knows how long this giant snake will sit there? I can't just keep waiting for it here.
With a flick of his finger, a beam of light shot out, transforming into a small, exquisite light sword that hovered above the Great Serpent Supreme's head, ready to be examined once the Great Serpent awoke.
He left a message inside, instructing the snake to come down every ten days so that it could study it carefully and not to panic.
Having finished all that, I dusted myself off and headed towards the center of the pit.
Just as he was about to fly out of the Immortal Imprisonment Cave, his eyes inadvertently caught a glimpse of a corner of the cave, and a sudden thought struck him, causing him to stop abruptly.
In one corner of the Immortal Imprisonment Cave, it remained dark and empty. But in Xiao Wenbing's mind, he sensed a strange and peculiar aura emanating from it.
Although he didn't understand what it was or what its mystery was, Xiao Wenbing had that feeling in his heart.
Before comprehending the origin, he wouldn't have been able to perceive its strangeness. It was only after experiencing the origin of heavenly lightning that his understanding of power reached a new level, allowing him to discover its hidden secrets.
After a moment's thought, he realized he would be unwilling to give up if he didn't find out the truth. He took a step forward, but to his surprise, the strange feeling in his heart vanished.
Staring blankly ahead, the shock in my heart was truly extraordinary. I suddenly took a step back, and a strange feeling surged over me again.
After thinking quietly for a long time, Xiao Wenbing suddenly moved and spun around several times.
As expected, once he left the half-foot radius around his feet, the sensation vanished without a trace. Only within this small circle, half a foot in diameter, could he find the location of that strange place.
I scratched my head. No wonder my precious god didn't notice how strange this place was last time.
Because this Immortal Imprisonment Cave is quite large, much larger than a football field. And to discover that strange place, one not only needs to stand in this small area, but also needs to have an extremely profound understanding of the power of origin.
I have to say, I was incredibly lucky to have found this place.
With a sway of his body, he appeared in that strange void.
With his eyes closed and silent, his mind opened wide, and after a long while, a smile appeared on Xiao Wenbing's face.
With a flick of his wrist, he assumed a strange posture, channeling his divine power, his eyes flashing with golden light.
"open."
With a soft shout, a bright spot flashed in his hand, and a golden light emerged from a point in the darkness of the void.
A solemn and mysterious power splashed up several visible ripples in the air, like waves, across the void.
Xiao Wenbing remained motionless, letting the water ripple over his body before disappearing completely.
Sunrise and sunset, I don't know how much time has passed.
Inside the Immortal Imprisonment Cave, only the Great Serpent Supreme remained, sitting alone in the same spot, seemingly lifeless, like an ancient sculpture.
As if a gentle breeze had blown by, the almost frozen air began to circulate again.
A chilling, long howl echoed far and wide, captivating all who heard it.
The Great Serpent Supreme finally opened its eyes, and a golden light flashed across them.
The giant snake's eyes followed the small flying sword in front of it for a few seconds. It reached out, grabbed it, opened it up, and chuckled, "It comes every ten days, huh? So how many days has it been now?"
It stood up and stretched comfortably. A faint, mysterious energy suddenly emanated from its body; though weak, it was still full of majesty.
The Great Serpent Supreme frowned slightly and sighed inwardly. Although it had grasped a bit of the fundamental method of divine power, it had only touched the doorknob and opened a crack. To fully control it, there was still a long way to go.
However, it is already very satisfied with having achieved this much. As long as it perseveres on this path, becoming a god will no longer be a dream.
Upon arriving at the cave entrance, looking up, the circular opening, hundreds of feet high, resembled a luminous needle tip, seemingly unreachable.
Instead of stubbornly adhering to Xiao Wenbing's ten-day agreement, it slowly mobilized the power within its body.
A faint, almost invisible golden light slowly emanated from its body, and gradually, the surrounding air currents began to swirl in a certain direction.
The wind gradually intensified. The Great Serpent Supreme's body disappeared into the wind, rising upwards.
Its heart is filled with pride.
Once one grasps the origin of divine power, a corresponding divine power will automatically arise. Although this divine power is extremely weak, it is far inferior to that of a true god, and even compared to Xiao Wenbing, it is worlds apart.
However, it's more than enough to lift up just one person.
With a flash of golden light, the Great Serpent Supreme had already flown out of the pit and landed on the ground.
A fragrant breeze wafted towards it, and Little Butterfly Fairy rushed forward with a smile, but upon reaching it, she suddenly stopped and said regretfully, "It's not my master."
After saying that, Little Butterfly Fairy pouted her bright red lips resentfully, then turned and walked away.
The Great Serpent Supreme rolled his eyes. What kind of attitude is that...?
A bird's cry rang out, a flash of lightning, and the roc was already in front of it.
Staring with its large, bull-like eyes, the roc asked, "Why did you come out?"
The giant serpent was furious, but having met its nemesis, it could only say politely, "I have finished my cultivation, so of course I must come out."
Where is the master?