Chapter 978

Chapter 978: Withered Bone Tree

At this moment, a massive wall of trees surrounded an area spanning hundreds of thousands of miles.

The sky was also blocked by dense vines.

"Hold on! If this tree doesn’t turn into a withered bone tree within three days, we win!" Commander Chai Shi transmitted the message to everyone.

"This tree doesn’t look very strong. Why don’t we just destroy it?" Xu Gang asked.

"This is the ancient tree unique to the Wood Origin tribe. Once the spirit of the Wood Origin tribe is infused into it, the entire tree becomes incredibly tough. No techniques of the same level can break through its blockade."

"However, this powerful state can only last for three days. If the tree doesn’t turn into a withered bone tree by then, the spirit inside will dissipate, and they’ll lose any chance for revival."

"Our main goal now is to survive. Use fewer techniques because the tree wall and vines absorb them. The more you use, the stronger the ancient tree becomes."

"Back when our human race allied with other races to attack the Wood Origin tribe, we suffered heavy losses," the commander said with a chuckle.

"Don’t worry too much. Just stay alert for underground vine attacks."

Xu Gang stared at the ever-expanding ancient tree in the distance, and a sudden idea struck him.

"Will physical attacks be absorbed too?" Xu Gang asked abruptly.

"Physical attacks?"

"Just pure strength-based attacks."

As Xu Gang spoke, hundreds of basketball-sized solid thunder iron balls materialized behind him.

The balls began to crackle with electricity.

"Boom!!"

With a deafening roar, the thunder attribute iron balls shot through the air toward the ancient tree.

In one swift motion, Xu Gang launched all the solid thunder iron balls.

Each ball carried immense force, piercing deep into the ancient tree.

Then, the Formation inside the balls activated, causing explosions within the tree and leaving a massive crater.

However, compared to the size of the ancient tree, the crater was no bigger than a woodpecker’s hole.

"That’s impressive. At this rate, it’ll take about four days to destroy the entire tree."

"Save your strength, taoist friend. Let’s talk about something else," Commander Chai Shi said with a grin.

Just then, a massive vine swept toward them, but the group, prepared, dodged it effortlessly.

"As long as you’re careful and avoid the vines, you’ll be fine."

Suddenly, a cry of pain echoed from afar. A cultivator had been struck by a vine and was sent flying into the sky like an arrow.

"Judging by the vine’s power, it’s only merged with around 40,000 spirits of the Wood Origin tribe. This ancient tree is weak—it’s unlikely one person could destroy it," the commander remarked.

Three days later, the area sealed by the ancient tree opened on its own, and the Wood Origin ancient tree transformed into a pale withered bone tree.

"This marks the destruction of this Wood Origin tribe unit," the commander said, gazing at the withered bone tree.

At that moment, Xu Gang and Xiong Li stood in awe, staring at the withered bone tree.

"Taoist friends, what’s your next move? Will you return to the Fengwu Immortal Realm with me to continue resisting the alien races, or…?" Chai Shi looked at the two warriors with hopeful eyes.

In his eyes, Xu Gang and Xiong Li were both battlefield champions, especially Xu Gang, who seemed like he was born for the battlefield.

The powers they used were increasingly formidable, with endless and lasting strength.

Which commander wouldn’t want such fierce generals under their command?

"If we follow you, what will our benefits be?" Xu Gang asked with a slight smile.

"As long as the two taoist friends join my Huangsha Army, you will receive one-tenth of all the spoils," Commander Chai Shi said, seeing Xu Gang and Xiong Li as worth the price.

A Space Artifact appeared in the commander’s hands.

"This is one-tenth of the battle spoils; if converted into Immortal Jade, it amounts to over 300,000."

"Moreover, this Immortal Jade will be protected by several major forces nearby, so you can spend it freely without anyone being envious and doing something sneaky."

"As the Wood Origin tribe’s invasion grows larger, such battles will occur frequently."

"I can’t guarantee more, but as long as you two stay in my Huangsha Army, each of you will be secure to earn millions of Immortal Jade within a hundred years."

"Also, you will accumulate military merit, and you two might even exchange it for Postnatal Spiritual Treasures needed for the Golden Immortal stage ahead of time."

Chai Shi used every flattering word to recruit Xu Gang and Xiong Li into his army.

Xiong Li glanced at Xu Gang, suggesting he take the lead.

"Since we are resisting the other races, let’s temporarily stay in your army," Xu Gang nodded and said.

Millions of Immortal Jade in a hundred years—it should be somewhat useful for his master.

Over the past century, Xu Gang had noticed his master’s mysterious lack of Immortal Jade, and this was a perfect opportunity to earn some while fighting.

As for the military merit exchange for Postnatal Spiritual Treasures, he hadn’t paid much attention to that.

"That’s wonderful! With the two of you here, we can easily crush the Wood Origin tribe’s forces of the same level!" Commander Chai Shi said excitedly.

Nearby, a young Sword Immortal looked at Chai Shi with some resentment.

He hadn’t said such enticing words when he first arrived, nor mentioned the benefits of one-tenth of the spoils.

On Hidden Spirit Island, Xu Fan, who had just finished a practical lesson with the artifact crafting disciples, was ready to find his good brothers to go fishing and take a break.

"Master, a piece of intelligence regarding the Wood Origin tribe has come in from Xu Gang," the voice of Grape announced.

A light curtain appeared before Xu Fan.

"Just as Big Brother said, the human race’s borders have fallen so many places," Xu Fan sighed.

He remembered Big Brother’s words about how many top-tier families in the Immortal Realm were attacking the human race and that they wouldn’t stop until they conquered at least half of the human race’s Immortal Realm.

On the giant lake of Hidden Spirit Island, Wang Yulun and Luo Sheng were fishing and seemed to be enjoying a pleasant conversation.

Xu Fan’s figure appeared on the spiritual boat where the two were.

"Greetings, Grand Elder!" Luo Sheng quickly stood up and bowed.

"Greetings, Big Brother Xu," Wang Yulun said calmly.

"You two seem quite relaxed," Xu Fan said with a smile.

"Grand Elder, during this time, I have been organizing the information I know about the Immortal Realm, and half of it has been uploaded to Grape’s database," Luo Sheng hurriedly reported, demonstrating he hadn’t been slacking off.

"Grape told me you have done well."

Xu Fan said as he took out a fishing rod and joined in on the fishing.

"The various families in the Immortal Realm are besieging the human race. Elder Luo Sheng, should our sect participate in the battle?" Xu Fan asked while fishing.

Hearing Xu Fan’s question, Luo Sheng immediately became serious.

"Grand Elder, there’s no need to participate at this stage, but we must prepare."

"Because once the war reaches the mid-to-late stages, it will involve all the Immortal Sects and major forces of the human race."

"If we don’t fight then, our sect’s fortune will weaken."