"You found a divine bone just by wandering around the outskirts?"
Feng Bingwen stood up, a playful look on his face. He turned his head to look at the celestial wheel hanging behind him, and then at Tianyan Daozi, who was extremely humble and gave a very good impression.
"yes."
Wu Yong answered with certainty.
"Since my immortal artifact has swallowed the divine treasure you took, and I cannot offer an equivalent treasure as compensation, then I should naturally go with you as you wish. So, tell me the truth, there's no need to hide anything."
"That's the truth."
"Heh heh, kid Feng, save your breath. With your meager skills, you think you can get some little charlatan from the Heavenly Evolution Path to speak the truth to you? Don't even dream about it!"
The Five Elements Heavenly Wheel mocked mercilessly, this spiritual artifact becoming exceptionally active at this moment.
"This guy is after you, not me. What use is his meager cultivation at the Yuan Dan realm?"
Feng Bingwen pointed it out directly. He always knew his own limitations. Whether the so-called Heavenly God's Tomb was real or fake, it was not something a small cultivator like him could get involved in. Tianyan Daozi came back to seek outside help because he had his eye on the spiritual treasure that Taishang Dao had arranged for him.
"Feng Daozi is too modest."
Wu Yong said with a smile.
"Send out your protector; I suspect you're just a messenger too!"
Feng Bingwen remained unmoved. The current situation was quite clear, and he could deduce it after a little thought.
None of the protectors accompanying the human prodigies were weak; some were even Earth Immortals. If we were to consider strength alone, Earth Immortals would definitely be suitable as collaborators for exploring the Tomb of the Gods.
But this Heavenly Dao Child didn't seek cooperation with those Earth Immortals; instead, he went to the Supreme Dao. This was simply because his protector was not an immortal, but a spiritual artifact.
Once you think about it this way, everything becomes clear. The demand for external objects from spirit artifacts is far lower than that of immortals. Only some extremely special divine treasures and materials can attract their attention. Simply put, they won't be too greedy when it comes to dividing the spoils.
“Young friend, you are indeed intelligent. I have come here with the intention of exploring the divine tomb together with Fellow Daoist Tianlun. If we find anything, I will certainly reward you handsomely.”
As Feng Bingwen spoke, half testing and half sincere, a figure carrying a long banner appeared in this casually constructed palace. Slightly hunched over, his demeanor lacked any divine air, instead appearing somewhat sleazy, like an old fortune teller on the street.
"You old charlatan, I vaguely remember you!"
Within the Five Elements Heavenly Wheel, that already somewhat arrogant, aged voice rang out, though it carried a hint of uncertainty.
"Fellow Daoist Tianlun is joking. You are a spiritual treasure of the Supreme Immortal Sect. This is our first meeting. How could you remember me? Perhaps you have mistaken me for someone else?"
"No, I won't admit my mistake!"
The Five Elements Heavenly Wheel resolutely rejected this.
"There seems to be no need to discuss this seriously, senior. Since you have come to borrow my Supreme Dao's spiritual artifact, may I ask how long it will take to make any progress on this journey to the Divine Tomb?"
Feng Bingwen didn't wait for the old charlatan to fuss with his protective artifact, and went straight to the point to ask.
"Since you've asked so directly, young friend, I won't lie to you. That divine tomb is protected by innate magical restrictions, and the great fortunes it contains are something that even I, alone, cannot obtain."
"If Fellow Daoist Tianlun could accompany me, I would be sixty percent certain that I could retrieve some good fortune from it. As for the time it would take, I cannot be certain, but it would be no more than ten days or a month. If I gain nothing, I will certainly return."
The Celestial Immortal Tianyan, who had originally intended to say a few more words, saw Feng Bingwen's attitude and, without further ado, told Feng Bingwen what he wanted to know.
"Ten months? Okay."
Feng Bingwen reached out and spun around in the air. The radiant bone tower obediently landed in his palm. Mysterious golden divine patterns spread across the originally simple tower body, adding a touch of nobility to this originally plain and unadorned immortal artifact.
"However, I must make it clear beforehand that if you obtain divine bones from the Divine Tomb, you must give them all to me. If you only have divine bones, you must give me half of them."
"Young man, you have quite the appetite, asking for half right off the bat."
Before the old charlatan of the Heavenly Evolution Path could speak, the Five Elements Heavenly Wheel couldn't hold back any longer.
"With Senior Tianlun making a move, it's already a sign of my modesty that I only want half."
"That's right."
"Since you have no objections, senior, let's set off quickly and not delay. The sooner we go, the sooner we'll return. I'll wait here for good news!"
"Hey kid, what do you mean? You're not planning to go?"
The celestial wheel hanging behind Feng Bingwen instantly erupted with an even more magnificent and dazzling divine light, which even palaces and pavilions could not conceal. From a distance, it looked as if a five-colored divine sun had fallen into the mountains and valleys, illuminating the sky.
"What could I possibly do there? With only the cultivation of the Yuan Dan realm, wouldn't I just be causing trouble?"
Feng Bingwen looked completely at ease, without the slightest hint of embarrassment.
I can protect you!
"There's no need for that. If you have the energy to spare, you might as well use it to explore the tomb of the gods. You might even gain more from it."
"No, I mean, you little rascal, you've got a really big plan going on!"
The Five Elements Heavenly Wheel was displeased. The Supreme Daoist was speaking much more respectfully than usual, but this kid was clearly opportunistic and wanted to use him to gain benefits for himself, hence his respectful attitude.
"Within the tomb of the gods, there may be divine artifacts that were once used by the gods. Even if they are broken, and you can only get a few pieces of divine gold, they will surely be of some benefit to you, senior."
"you……"
The Five Elements Heavenly Wheel was choked at this moment. As a celestial artifact that had given birth to a complete spirituality, it also had desires: to devour more celestial treasures and divine materials, to improve its own grade as much as possible, and to possess greater power.
The great tomb left behind by a god who should have been immortal is also very attractive to immortal artifacts, because they may also gain an opportunity and fortune from it.
"Young friend, you're not planning to come along?"
The old charlatan from Tianyandao, whose true purpose was to bring a handy immortal artifact for tomb exploration, was somewhat surprised.
"If I had the same cultivation level as you, seniors, I would naturally be happy to go. It's just a pity that I have only just formed a small Golden Core. I will not go to such a dangerous place. I will wait here for good news from you seniors."
Feng Bingwen responded politely. At this moment, he was well aware of the principle that a son of a wealthy family should not sit under a dangerous roof. Now that he had this status, what did he lack?
Is it worth risking your life? There's no need. Some dangerous places will be like flat ground once your cultivation level improves. Why rush things? There's nothing chasing after him anyway.
"Kid Feng, this was your plan from the beginning, wasn't it? Since you weren't planning to go, where did you get the confidence to ask for half of it?"
The Five Elements Heavenly Wheel was making a lot of noise, and he felt very uneasy, as if he was being slighted by this kid.
"Isn't it because you, senior, are going with me? That's why I have the confidence to ask for half. Besides, even though I'm not going with you, I'm still taking a huge risk!"
Feng Bingwen was straightforward and confident, showing no weakness whatsoever.
"If you're not going to the Tomb of the Gods, what risks could there be?"
"With no one to protect me, if the demon race harbors ill intentions towards me and sends a demon saint to assassinate me, it would be a life-or-death calamity. Is it too much to risk my life to only receive half of this fortune?"
"..."
"..."
In this somewhat simple palace, a sudden silence fell. The old immortal from the Tianyan Dao stroked his goatee and stared dumbfounded at the current Daoist disciple of the Taishang Dao, feeling as if his worldview had been completely shattered.
Meanwhile, Yi Canglan, who had almost become invisible, was also amazed. He realized that he didn't know his friend well enough, and he had never seen such a shameless attitude before.
"Demon Saint? How dare you! Demon Saint? Why don't you just call yourself Demon Emperor?"
"Isn't it because the demon race no longer has a Great Emperor?!"
Feng Bingwen's expression remained unchanged, and his cheeks did not even flush.
"Pah, shameless! How could such a piece of trash like you have emerged in this generation of the Supreme Dao? Your master, Zhao Junxian, must have been blind to bring such a scoundrel into the sect and even make you a Daoist disciple. You have truly disgraced the sect!"
The Five Elements Heavenly Wheel's tone was utterly merciless and extremely sarcastic, because he realized that this kid was treating him as nothing more than a tool, not as a respected elder. The respect he showed now was merely lip service based on the prospect of gaining enough benefits in the future.
"Alright, since Senior Tianlun is unwilling, then we won't go. Senior, you still have two fellow Daoists with you, please return!"
Feng Bingwen sat cross-legged again, as if he were about to begin his cultivation anew.
"Hey kid, are you trying to annoy me on purpose?"
An angry voice echoed through the palace from within the radiant divine wheel.
"I'm respecting the opinions and requests of my seniors. Isn't this a discussion with you? If you're unwilling, I can't force you!"
"You little rascal, you want good fortune but don't want to put in the effort or take any risks. You just want to boss this old man around. How can you be so shameless!"
"Let me correct you on one point. If you go to the Tomb of the Gods, I will be left without anyone to protect me. I will be at risk of being assassinated by the demon race at any time. It's not something that can be obtained without effort. During the time you are gone and have not returned, I will be constantly worried."
"You think those immortals guarding you little things don't exist? Assassination? I'll just lend the demon race another dragon's gall and see if they dare to touch you."
The Five Elements Heavenly Wheel laughed and cursed.
"So, senior, you're planning to go?"
“If you go back and don’t secretly complain to the Dao Master, I will definitely go there. The tomb of the gods is too rare. Only the charlatans of the Tianyan Dao can find it.”
"Please go in peace, senior!"
Feng Bingwen stated on the spot that he was not a petty person who secretly badmouthed others behind their backs.
After witnessing Feng Bingwen's actions, the old charlatan of the Heavenly Evolution Path squinted at him for a moment before leading the Five Elements Heavenly Wheel, breaking through the void, and leaving.
Interestingly, Wu Yong, the Daoist Master of Heavenly Evolution, who had originally planned to go with them, also stayed behind and did not join in exploring the tomb of the Heavenly God.
"Fellow Daoist, why aren't you going?"
Feng Bingwen was somewhat surprised to see that this fellow had not disappeared from his palace and asked him a question.
"If even fellow Daoist isn't planning to go, and considers himself to be of meager cultivation, then I have even less reason to go!"
Wu Yong replied.
"But if you don't participate, wouldn't you get all the benefits?"
Hearing this answer, Feng Bingwen was even more puzzled. He had offered a magical treasure, so why should this kid share the benefits if he didn't go with him?
"Brother Dao, you may not know this, but that person just now was my ancestor!"
"If there were any extraordinary opportunities, not only would your great-grandfather not be willing to give them to you, but even your father might not be willing to let you have them."
"But didn't you, fellow Daoist, go there yourself? If there really is some extraordinary opportunity, I'm afraid you wouldn't be able to get it!"
"It doesn't matter if I don't get a turn, I'm not short of opportunities."
When Feng Bingwen said this, he was truly confident. He glanced at the accumulated power of the scattered energy in the sky, which had exceeded 200,000. He roughly estimated that it was a celestial artifact similar to the Mountain-Moving Cauldron.
However, he no longer lacks immortal artifacts of this caliber. His current goal is to accumulate more merit points so that he can obtain an immortal artifact that can move on its own, similar to the Five Elements Heavenly Wheel.
These are what are known as spiritual treasures; such magical artifacts have the strongest growth potential.
“What a coincidence. Since I learned Zi Wei Dou Shu at a young age, I have never lacked opportunities. The Heavenly God's Tomb is too dangerous. One careless move could cost you your life. I am in the prime of my life. Why should I risk my life for some uncertain opportunities?”
Upon hearing Feng Bingwen's words, Wu Yong narrowed his eyes slightly, unwilling to be outdone.
"Oh, that must have been very tiring!"
"Um?"
Upon hearing this, Wu Yong immediately sensed that something was amiss.
"What do you mean by that, fellow Daoist?"
"It doesn't mean anything. It's just that from what you said, it seems that before you mastered divination, you hadn't had any opportunities. After you learned divination, you worked hard and painstakingly to find many good fortunes and change your fate. That's why I said you've worked hard!"
"Fellow Daoist, where did your opportunity come from? Did it fall from the sky?"
"Haha, as expected of the Heavenly Evolution Dao Child, you are truly unparalleled in divine calculation. You really were right. Most of the opportunities I have obtained so far have fallen from the sky. Even the master I have apprenticed to fell from the sky and landed right in front of my door."
"..."
Wu Yong was speechless. He was a genius, but this Daoist was someone he couldn't predict at all. The position of Daoist could share the sect's fortune. Not to mention him, even the elders in the sect would have a hard time predicting it unless the Daoist Master intervened.
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