"There shouldn't be any more, right?"
In the wilderness of the mountains, a young man with disheveled hair and a tattered Taoist robe, looking no better than a beggar in the mortal world, peeked around every step of the way, like a frightened bird.
His body was covered in bruises, making him look incredibly pitiful, as if he had been beaten from head to toe. Anyone who saw him would feel a pang of pity, because he looked so miserable.
However, in these mountains and wilderness, there are only traces of tigers, wolves, and other wild beasts. Ordinary people would never be able to venture into such deep mountains.
This was also Feng Bingwen's deliberate act. Given his current treatment of being "robbed" every now and then, even though that big shot threw it quite accurately, that Heaven and Earth True Water, even if only a wisp of residual power dissipates, can turn an area into a dead end.
Therefore, Feng Bingwen always avoided the mortal realm. As for the heavens, he had already had enough of being knocked down while walking on the ground. He would rather be knocked down while walking on the ground than fall down like a bird that had been shot while flying in the sky.
At first, Feng Bingwen was quite happy. He could get real water even after being beaten. Where else could he find such a good thing? But as he was beaten, Feng Bingwen became numb.
The ancient gods' reserves in this area far exceeded his imagination. Feng Bingwen almost forgot whether he had been hit three hundred or five hundred times, but it didn't matter. He remembered at first, but then he just gave up.
Smash it all you want; it'll just leave a bruise on your body. If he doesn't deliberately maintain it, it'll dissipate in the time it takes to yawn, leaving no trace and only causing minor physical pain.
"Probably not. Even if he did, he's been smashing me for so long, my second brother should be tired of it by now!"
Even on foot, Feng Bingwen possessed the ability to climb mountains and cross seas. After traversing three mountains in succession, Feng Bingwen discovered that no more Xuan Yuan Heavy Water was falling from the sky, so he breathed a sigh of relief and relaxed considerably.
boom!
The moment he relaxed, the earth shook violently, and the mountain where Feng Bingwen stood cracked open, revealing a bottomless abyss where Feng Bingwen had just stood.
A full quarter of an hour passed before a shirtless young man crawled out of the cave. At this moment, there was no trace of bruise on his body. His hair, which fell to his shoulders, was blown up by an invisible force, dancing like dragons and snakes.
"That's enough! If you smash it again, I'll get angry!"
Feng Bingwen could no longer tolerate it. Although the Xuanmen Taoist school emphasizes self-cultivation, having his path vandalized and riddled with three to five hundred craters of varying sizes was enough to anger even Buddha.
boom!
But no sooner had he finished speaking than another deafening roar echoed, and the mountain split completely in two. Feng Bingwen, who had just emerged from the cave, fell into the split, only to be knocked over once again by a sudden surge of Xuan Yuan Heavy Water. Even with all his might, he couldn't dodge it.
After all, the difference in their status was so great that nothing could make up for it. Weak is weak, and strong is strong. Besides, it was just a little teasing. Each teasing even brought an opportunity, so no one would stand up for Feng Bingwen.
"This can be tolerated, but not tolerated!"
From the cracked mountain ravine, a beam of mysterious light shot into the sky and flew towards the direction of the Supreme Daoist without looking back. He refused to believe that if he returned to the mountain gate, his second brother would still be able to casually throw the Profound Origin Heavy Water in.
"Second brother, if you have the guts, then never reincarnate. Otherwise, if you fall into my hands, the pain in my skull today will be repaid a hundredfold in your next reincarnation!"
As he flew through the air, Feng Bingwen was secretly annoyed. He made a deep note in his notebook. There was nothing he could do about his second brother. Even a hair plucked from his brother's head was thicker than any other person's.
However, just because there is no way now does not mean there will be no way in the future. It is never too late for immortals to take revenge. This second brother is going through reincarnation and transcendence, and he has been chosen as the protector. One day, the second brother will be reincarnated.
At that time, the power of gods and demons will be severed, and even the most powerful beings will be nothing more than mortals. They will fall into his hands and be at his mercy. At that time, he can repay all the suffering he has endured today.
"Heh, you want revenge?"
Just as Feng Bingwen's thought arose, a carefree chuckle sounded beside him, leisurely and natural. It was clear from the sound that the owner of the voice was in a very pleasant mood, probably having encountered something that pleased him.
"..."
Feng Bingwen remained silent with a dark face amidst the mysterious light. This second brother was most skilled in divination. He hadn't been able to discern much from their previous encounters, but this time, it sent chills down Feng Bingwen's spine. The second brother had even foreseen the thought that had just crossed his mind.
"I sensed your malice. Allow me to cast a divination and do some calculations. Oh, I see. You want to wait for my reincarnation and then take revenge on me through my reincarnation? Heh!"
That calm and unhurried laughter, as if everything was under control, made Feng Bingwen's mood even more depressed. The escape light that was already cutting through the sky became even faster.
"Little fellow, don't think too much. You seem to have forgotten my origins. If I hadn't severed myself, I would have existed with heaven and earth, immortal and indestructible. Unless you one day attain the position of Golden Immortal Dao Venerable, one day you will have to reincarnate and start over!"
"..."
Feng Bingwen's face darkened completely; he had already understood the hidden meaning in his second brother's words.
The celestial realm and immortality he had previously pursued, while theoretically granting immortality, still brought him tribulations every so often. If he could overcome them, he could roam the world freely; if he couldn't, he would turn to ashes.
Therefore, although celestial beings attain immortality and have no lifespan limit, they will still perish one day. In contrast, gods and demons with innate advantages do not have such worries. As long as they do not cause trouble in the world, they can live as long as they want without disaster or calamity.
"I have plenty of time. It doesn't matter if you hold a grudge against me in this life. In your next life, your third life, or even your ninth life, until you have completely forgotten everything you have suffered today, I can guide you back to your original life. And at that time, you will still have to faithfully perform your duties and protect me!"
"Grass!"
Upon hearing the voice beside him, Feng Bingwen could no longer contain himself.
Although he possesses a lifespan that is beyond the reach of ordinary people, and even most cultivators can only look up to, it is not even on the same level as the infinite lifespan of innate gods and demons.
If it were a god or demon, and he wanted to wear him down, he would absolutely lose unless he truly attained the Golden Immortal realm.
"hehe!"
As if he had witnessed Feng Bingwen's breakdown, the young man in blue sitting atop the mountain laughed even more heartily, whispering in Feng Bingwen's ear.
"Young man, time is the least valuable thing to me. A thousand years or ten thousand years make no difference to me. It's just that you are still here after a thousand years, but will you still exist in this world after another ten thousand years?"
"Second brother, if I ever attain the Golden Immortal realm, you will not be able to escape the consequences of what I have done today!"
After learning that his second brother could even deduce his thoughts and even some of his malicious intentions towards him, Feng Bingwen stopped holding back and became ruthless.
"Then I'll wait and see!"
"If I fail, even if we are reincarnated a hundred times, as long as we meet in our next life, I will definitely give you a good whack on the head and let you know what it feels like to have your forehead smashed!"
A soft, gentle voice drifted on the wind, followed by a beam of light that pierced the sky, crossed the vast ocean, and finally disappeared into a misty, ethereal continent.
Hahahaha!
At the summit of the grotto, the young man in green laughed heartily upon hearing Feng Bingwen's words, while the goddess beside him, who seemed to have materialized from the moon, looked helpless.
"Second Brother, you've angered our protectors!"
"It's none of your business. This kid only holds a grudge against me, you hear me? Even if it takes a hundred lifetimes, he'll still give me a good whack and let me taste the pain of a broken skull, hahaha, how interesting!"
The young man in blue was overjoyed, his laughter revealing a sense of unbridled delight.
"Second Brother, what makes you laugh so heartily? Have you encountered something wonderful?"
At the summit of the cave's dome, boundless true fire erupted, and a divine chariot, pulled by two fire dragons, emerged from the great sun, upon which stood a proud divine being.
"Nothing good happened, but I've created a karmic debt with someone!"
The young man in blue looked at the several divine beings who had been attracted by his laughter and explained the reason with a smile.
"Second Brother is truly shrewd!"
This deity, who has not yet been reincarnated, still retains his memories. Even the seemingly hot-tempered Sun God did not criticize Feng Bingwen's words and actions too much. Instead, after pondering for a moment, he sighed with admiration at the boy on the blue stone.
"Brother, don't flatter me. I have no schemes involved; I'm just going with the flow!"
The young man in blue waved his hand with a smile.
"I've also seen this protector. He seems to be a lazy person with no great ambitions. He seemed to only want to attain the position of a Celestial Immortal before, but now that you've provoked him like this, Second Brother, he seems to have the ambition of becoming a Golden Immortal!"
"The ambition to become a Golden Immortal? Even if you have it, so what? Since the beginning of time, apart from those of us who were born according to the Dao, how many have cultivated their innate talents to the point of immortality? They can be counted on one hand!"
"If one can fully inherit the legacy of my seven brothers and sisters, one can attain enlightenment in a different way and be reborn as a god or demon!"
"Would Second Brother allow this fellow to attain enlightenment so easily?"
"Second Brother is no longer a worry. Even after a hundred lifetimes, this protector will still seek him out. The cause and effect are already set; how can they be changed?"
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As soon as Feng Bingwen entered the gate of the Supreme Dao, a calming and concentrating Daoist aura enveloped him, instantly dispelling his anxiety and anger.
"Alright, Feng, you're back safe and sound. I'll be off now!"
"Take care, senior!"
Feng Bingwen watched as a beam of mysterious light shot out from the top of his head, then tore through the void and disappeared. This was not returning to the Pure Yang Dao Master, but rather going to find Senior Sister Luo Lingxiao, who was staying in the mortal world and waiting for the birth of her two disciples.
The Imperial Void Cauldron was originally bestowed upon Luo Lingxiao by the Dao Lord because she was about to leave the mountain sect. However, it ended up in Feng Bingwen's hands because he was accompanying her.
Now, because of the revenge of a certain big shot in blue robes, he had to return, and this immortal artifact would naturally have to leave him. However, Feng Bingwen was not angry. After all, he had gone out for a while and found that this immortal artifact, which was particularly useful to ordinary immortals, was not very useful to him. Of course, it could save his life in critical moments.
"You little rascal, at least you said something nice before you left!"
A laugh and a curse echoed from the healed void, but Feng Bingwen paid it no mind. His gaze swept over the azure sea and mountains beneath his feet, but his attention eventually returned to himself, and he began to calculate the gains he had made from this trip out of the mountain gate.
"Oh no! My magical artifact is outside and I haven't retrieved it yet!"
Although his tone seemed somewhat troubled, Feng Bingwen was actually not very panicked. This was because what he had abandoned was the Five Elements Heavenly Wheel, a spiritual artifact that already possessed its own consciousness. Once the Imperial Cauldron had passed, the Heavenly Wheel should obediently return on its own.
"Never mind, it'll find its way back on its own in time, no rush!"
Once the thought was settled, Feng Bingwen stretched out his hand and made a gesture in front of him. As water vapor surged forth, accompanied by a dragon's roar, a true dragon with deep, cold scales appeared before Feng Bingwen, shaking its head and swaying its tail.
At first, it was only an inch long, but in the blink of an eye, the clouds surged, and in an instant, a colossal creature over a hundred feet long appeared in front of Feng Bingwen.
"master!"
However, this majestic and extraordinary dragon, upon seeing Feng Bingwen, had its lively eyes filled with fawning and flattery.
"Take it! I've suffered so much on this journey, and now it's all going to you, you scoundrel!"
Feng Bingwen, in a bad mood, flicked his hand, and instantly, hundreds of black beads of various sizes, which were essentially Xuan Yuan Heavy Water, emerged from his sleeves and rained down on the Purple Xuan True Dragon that surrounded him.
"Thank you for your kindness, sir!"
Seeing the Xuan Yuan Heavy Water raining down on her, Shui Ling let out a long roar of joy, opened her mouth, and swallowed all the hundreds of Xuan Yuan Heavy Water beads of various sizes into her stomach.
"Refine it carefully!"
Feng Bingwen gave these earnest instructions.
"yes!"
Shui Ling nodded, then swayed her dragon body, and in an instant, she transformed into a wisp of water vapor, disappearing into Feng Bingwen's body. The young Taoist's eyes immediately deepened in expression.
"Not bad!"
Feeling the increasing magical power, Feng Bingwen nodded in satisfaction. His physique had been tempered by the seven true fires and was now beyond further improvement. Even the true water could not help him, as it had no effect on tempering.
Therefore, the heavy responsibility of refining the true water fell on the shoulders of the Water Spirit. In any case, as a companion spirit, the Water Spirit's refining was no different from Feng Bingwen doing it himself.
Since the body is tempered by true fire, the true water is naturally used to enhance and replenish magical power. The right way is to advance both simultaneously, since Feng Bingwen has no intention of becoming a barbarian who fights in close combat.
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