Chapter 447
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Chapter 447: The Dark Spirit Fruit Tree!
Su Yi looked ahead, feeling the strange and unsettling blood aura filling the air. Even the nearby vegetation was odd, with every plant taking on a dark red hue, as though stained by blood.
The closer they got to the mountain peak, the more intense the blood aura became.
Situ Muyang glanced up at the sky and said,
“We should move quickly. If we arrive too late and night falls, the Wolf-headed Demon Bat will become much harder to handle.”
Su Yi was familiar with some of the Wolf-headed Demon Bat’s traits, and he knew that dealing with it at night would indeed be more challenging. According to legend, the Wolf-headed Demon Bat absorbs moonlight on clear nights, using it as a source of energy, which only added to its eerie nature.
“Jiahui, Zhang Qing, you two should stay behind here and not come any closer,”
Su Yi instructed Xu Jiahui, Zhang Qing, and the others.
“I can’t afford to take any chances. Even though Xu Jiahui and the others have made considerable progress in their cultivation, they’re still far from being able to handle the Wolf-headed Demon Bats.”
Su Yi paused slightly as he glanced at Situ Muyang, then continued,
“The Wolf-headed Demon Bat’s nest should be up ahead, and the Dark Spirit Fruit Tree should be nearby as well. Let’s go together. If you’re scared, I can go alone.”
“Both of us together?”
Situ Muyang shot Su Yi a look, then sighed and followed him. Admitting it now felt a bit cowardly.
Situ Muyang also knew that the strongest Wolf-headed Demon Bat was formidable, and with his peak cultivation in the Fifth Grade of the Demonic Spirit Realm, there had to be more than one of these creatures in the nest.
“If you’re too scared to come, then stay behind. I can go alone,”
Su Yi grinned as the Dark Golden Demon Falcon circled low above them. With a swift motion, Su Yi descended lightly to the ground from the falcon’s back.
“Brother Su Yi, be careful!”
“Su Yi, please be careful!”
Zhang Qing and Xu Jiahui expressed their concern, but they knew better than to interfere. Staying out of it was the best way they could help.
Having witnessed Su Yi’s abilities before, they trusted that he had the confidence to face the danger on his own.
Su Yi waved his hand and continued forward confidently, striding toward the unknown.
Situ Muyang watched Su Yi’s back with a complicated expression, his mind shifting thoughts.
“If you’re brave enough to go, then so am I. But I’m worried you might not make it!”
Situ Muyang muttered under his breath before leaping off the falcon’s back and following in Su Yi’s footsteps.
“So, are you not scared anymore?”
Su Yi glanced at Situ Muyang, a slight smile tugging at his lips.
“I was never scared. It’s just the Wolf-headed Demon Bat, after all,”
Situ Muyang muttered, biting his lips. He then turned to Su Yi, his tone shifting.
“But if things go bad, we must retreat at once. Being surrounded by a group of them would be a nightmare.”
“Don’t worry, it’s just the Wolf-headed Demon Bat!”
Su Yi’s face betrayed no concern, but deep down, he remained cautious.
A pack of Wolf-headed Demon Bats… If my Supreme Chaotic Yuan Technique can’t subdue them, the consequences will be dire.
“Squeak…”
As they ventured deeper, the atmosphere grew tense, so thick it felt suffocating. They tread lightly, occasionally hearing the rustling of dry leaves and twigs beneath their feet.
The terrain here was flat, but something about it felt extraordinary, as though the very soil was rich in spiritual energy.
The area around them was barren, with no grass in sight, yet a single fruit tree stood at its center. It was about three meters tall, with a bowl-shaped canopy.
Its leaves were not lush green, but rather a dark crimson, and hanging from its branches were approximately forty to fifty fruits the size of a fist. These fruits had a predominantly green color, tinged with dark red, and were crystal clear, glowing with a subtle luster.
“Dark Spirit Fruit, that’s the Dark Spirit Fruit!”
Situ Muyang’s eyes sparkled with excitement. This was the Dark Spirit Fruit, a highly coveted treasure in the Yuan Spirit Realm. Consuming just one would have profound effects, potentially allowing him to break through to the Yuan True Realm.
“Dark Spirit Fruit Tree!”
Su Yi’s gaze fixed firmly on the tree before him, astonished by the impressive quantity of fruits it bore.
“That is the Dark Spirit Fruit. Be careful, the Wolf-headed Demon Bat must be nearby!”
Situ Muyang warned in a whisper.
“How does this Dark Spirit Fruit taste? Sweet or sour? I’m not sure.”
Su Yi’s eyes gleamed as he licked his lips, unable to resist the enticing fragrance that wafted from the fruits. It was so tempting, he felt his mouth water.
“You should still be cautious,”
Situ Muyang scowled at Su Yi. He couldn’t believe that Su Yi was more focused on the fruit than the danger from the Wolf-headed Demon Bat.
“However, it seems the fruits aren’t fully ripe yet.”
Su Yi said,
“These Dark Spirit Fruits still show a hint of green, which means they’re not entirely ripe.”
“You can still eat them, but their medicinal properties might be slightly weaker,”
Situ Muyang said.
“Though I’m wary of the Wolf-headed Demon Bat, I can’t deny my excitement at the sight of those fruits. They really are tempting.”
“Hula la…”
Suddenly, a sharp sound split the air as several dark, blood-streaked leaves of the Dark Spirit Fruit Tree came to life. They soared upward, quickly expanding to a size of more than three meters.
These “leaves” stretched into the air, revealing wolf-like heads with blood-red eyes and a fierce expression. Their wings were bat-like, dark red, and stained with fresh blood. The entire appearance exuded an overwhelming aura of bloodlust.
“Ah-oooooo…”
A chilling howl echoed as six formidable creatures appeared. Their six pairs of bloodshot eyes locked onto Su Yi and Situ Muyang.
“It’s the Wolf-headed Demon Bat!”
Situ Muyang’s face changed, his expression growing tense. The Wolf-headed Demon Bats had revealed themselves.
Su Yi’s expression hardened as well. He hadn’t expected the bats to be hiding on the Dark Spirit Fruit Tree. It seemed impossible to take the fruit without disturbing them.
“Ah!”
A sharp howl rang out, and a Wolf-headed Demon Bat spread its wings, diving down toward Su Yi and Situ Muyang. Its dark red wings beat furiously, radiating a strong blood aura. Its fangs bared, it lunged toward them with incredible speed.
“Hmph!”
Situ Muyang sneered, unfazed by the creature. This particular Wolf-headed Demon Bat was at the Yao Xuan Realm level, but even at the ninth stage of this realm, it was no match for him.
He stomped on the ground, using his wind attribute Qi to briefly elevate his body into the air before launching a finger seal attack.
“Swoosh…”
The finger seal streaked through the air like lightning, striking the bat’s wings.
“Roar…”
The Wolf-headed Demon Bat let out a scream as its wings were pierced, blood spurting from the wound. Its body swayed before crashing to the ground.
“Roar…”
Enraged by the loss of their companion, the remaining five Wolf-headed Demon Bats roared in unison, diving toward Situ Muyang to attack him in a coordinated strike.
