Chapter 328
by fanqienovelChapter 328: Ancient Tree, Ancient God
Master, it’s her.
Li Ruoyu and Pang Taiyue walked out of the void of Time and Space, and saw Lin Qianmo wandering alone in the chaos. Her expression was bewildered, but her steps were firm and unwavering toward the direction of the Undying Divine Clans.
Lin Qianmo herself did not understand, but deep down, it seemed as if there was a voice guiding her to this place.
Daoist friend.
Li Ruoyu stepped forward, elegantly and gently.
A gleam of light appeared in Lin Qianmo’s eyes as she looked at Li Ruoyu.
The place you want to go is just ahead.
Li Ruoyu said softly with a smile.
You know where I want to go?
Lin Qianmo frowned. The young man before her, she could not see through at all; this person’s strength must be extremely high.
Moreover, how did he know where I want to go?
Lin Qianmo felt cautious inside.
Li Ruoyu smiled and said, I promised a friend to protect your path. You don’t understand now, but when you reach the Undying Divine Clans, everything will become clear.
Li Ruoyu pointed a finger toward the void of Time and Space of the Undying Divine Clans. Layer after layer of Symbols emerged, resembling the creation of the heavens, fixing the void of Time and Space of the Undying Divine Clans and revealing a pathway.
That is the place you want to go.
Li Ruoyu pointed and said.
Lin Qianmo looked bewilderedly toward the void of Time and Space of the Undying Divine Clans.
An inexplicable emotion surged uncontrollably from the depths of her soul.
This emotion was indescribable, as if a traveler too far from home had inexhaustible feelings of homesickness in her heart.
Hoo!
Lin Qianmo unwillingly activated the Red Dust Tribulation Sutra.
Her soul opened its eyes, and mystical Symbols ascended from Lin Qianmo’s Purple Palace. The aura of Life Dao surged forth, resonating with heaven and earth.
Bang!
The next moment, a massive tree that obscured the sky and sun broke through the void of Time and Space. A mighty power of life poured out, filling the entire realm.
Branch after branch grew continuously, leaf after leaf extended, and every pattern interpreted the ultimate mysteries of Life Dao.
Ancient Tree!
Under Lin Qianmo’s perception, the Ancient Tree resonated with her, breaking through the void of Time and Space of the Undying Divine Clans and appearing before the eyes of the world.
That… that tree…
At this moment, not only Lin Qianmo, Li Ruoyu, and Pang Taiyue, but all immortals in the Everlasting City of Desolation were startled by the appearance of the Ancient Tree. Each one was deeply shocked.
It’s the Ancient Tree!
Formless Demon Lord’s eyes burned with fervor. This was one of the Nine Great Spirit Roots of Heaven and Earth. Once obtained, he had hope of achieving the Three Yuan Proof.
Qi Yuanchu also gazed with shining eyes. Facing the Ancient Tree, almost no one could resist the temptation.
The Ancient Tree has appeared…
Ye Xu looked grave. Others did not know, but he was aware that the Heavenly Emperor was also in the Everlasting City of Desolation. With the Ancient Tree appearing, it was absolutely not theirs to claim.
But, after a while, no one took action.
Meanwhile.
In the Immortal Realm, with the appearance of the Ancient Tree, an ancient sacred ground emerged. A woman in snow-white robes, her massive figure radiating immense vitality as if she were the very source of all life, slowly opened her divine eyes.
Her bare feet were as white as snow, her form exquisite. Though her countenance was veiled by a holy light that obscured her features, none would doubt she was a peerless beauty capable of toppling kingdoms.
"The Ancient Tree…"
Her melodious voice echoed. With a mere gesture, her hand traversed time and space instantly, piercing through the scars of the heavens to lock onto the location of the Everlasting City of Desolation, soaring directly toward the Ancient Tree.
Her target was unmistakably the Ancient Tree.
"Daoist Friend Si Ming, you overstep your bounds."
The Human Ancestor materialized mid-air, pointing two fingers like a sword directly at Si Ming’s palm.
Their clash appeared deceptively ordinary.
Yet, in that fleeting instant, countless ages were born and annihilated beneath their power. The Human Ancestor’s fingertip, sharp as the world’s most potent divine blade, pierced the palm of the robed woman.
Drip! Drip!
Golden divine blood spilled from her wound, dispersing immense essence upon the world below.
"Human Ancestor," Si Ming’s voice held enchantment yet no warmth. "The Ancient Tree is vital to me. Grant me this favor today, and I will not intervene when the Immortal Realm crumbles."
"This elder lives one day, no Innate Divine Being shall cross these bounds by even half a step." The Human Ancestor declared firmly. "This old bone will soon crumble to dust regardless. But to drag another along to the grave before death? That alone would be worth it."
The woman’s eyes flashed with wariness.
Facing the Human Ancestor’s peerless might, she held no certainty of escape were she truly entangled.
A sliver of lethal intent then surfaced in her gaze.
He stood resolute before her, barring her path. She knew obtaining the Ancient Tree now was impossible.
"When the Immortal Realm falls, I will personally deliver you to oblivion."
The aura of the ancient god Si Ming gradually vanished.
"Truly a time of chaos has come."
The Human Ancestor gazed into the distance toward the Everlasting City of Desolation. He too had sensed the Ancient Tree’s awakening.
…
BOOM!
The Ancient Tree continued its relentless growth. Waves of immense vital essence washed out, spurring nearby plants and creatures into frenzied bursts of life. Immortals continuously absorbed this nourishing energy.
Su Mu’s eyes gleamed with divine insight as he observed the Ancient Tree’s mysteries, gradually comprehending the Life Dao.
Strange how, despite its power, none dared step forward to seize it.
"The Ancient Tree…"
Lin Qianmo murmured. Though reverence should have consumed her, an inexplicable kinship tugged at her heart. Unable to resist, she flew toward the colossal tree.
"Look! Someone’s taking action!" Gu Daojin cried out sharply.
"It’s her?"
The Formless Demon Lord frowned. He had long sensed peculiarities within Lin Qianmo, yet she remained insignificant. What arrogance drove a minor figure to challenge for the Ancient Tree?
"Husband, aren’t we taking action?" Xin Hongxiu asked.
Qi Yuanchu shook his head.
"Each of the Nine Great Spirit Roots of Heaven and Earth possesses its own spirit," Qi Yuanchu said. "If an ordinary person could obtain one, it wouldn’t be called a Spirit Root."
"What truly puzzles me are those numerous small worlds upon the Ancient Tree."
Qi Yuanchu’s gaze was piercing. The moment the Ancient Tree manifested, he had spotted the small worlds of the Undying Divine Clans, finding it profoundly strange.
Each small world radiated a distinct aura, as if living beings dwelled within them.
Gurgle! Gurgle!
Just then, a sound like bubbling springs reached the ears of all the immortals. The vital life energies permeating the heavens and earth began to condense and recede.
"What… what is that?"
An Immortal King stared towards the base of the Ancient Tree’s trunk. Streams of milky spring water flowed from the roots in all directions, like little rivers extending into the distance.
"Does it matter what it is? Anything birthed from the Ancient Tree is surely a great treasure," another Immortal King declared, eyes gleaming with avarice.
"Makes sense."
The immortals were getting restless.
The Ancient Tree itself was too profound and priceless for them to dare covet it.
But the essence it produced—that they wouldn’t pass up.
"The Everlasting Spring…" Su Mu murmured. "That’s a true treasure, containing the very origin of life."
"You know of this?" Formless Demon Lord asked, surprised.
Su Mu nodded.
"Legend says only the Ancient Tree can give birth to the Everlasting Spring. It can resurrect even the dead," Su Mu explained.
"A single sip grants an ordinary person immortality and a lifespan of ten thousand years."
"That potent?" Gu Daojin exclaimed incredulously.
"That’s merely the legend." Su Mu chuckled. "But the Everlasting Spring truly is a precious treasure, exceedingly useful even for immortal realm cultivators."
"Heheh," Gu Daojin chuckled with a crooked grin. "If I can’t have a piece of the Ancient Tree, I won’t pass up the Everlasting Spring."
"Didn’t come all this way just to leave empty-handed, did we?"
Whoosh!
Gu Daojin charged toward the Ancient Tree.
Swoosh! Swoosh! Swoosh!
Instantly, countless immortals surged towards the Ancient Tree, each determined to seize the Everlasting Spring.
"Demon Lord, won’t you act?" Su Mu asked, puzzled.
Formless Demon Lord flashed a toothy grin. "Too many ants buzzing around right now. Let a good batch get themselves slaughtered first."
"Once the numbers thin, this lord will harvest what remains. The Everlasting Spring will all belong to this lord."
"And their belongings? This lord won’t pass those up either."
Su Mu’s lips twitched. Nothing less than expected from a top devil path overlord – planning to net everyone in one sweep the moment he struck..
Truly vicious!
"Demon Lord, the Master has requested that you restrain yourself," Su Mu reminded him. "If you slaughter them all, the world will resent Heaven’s Secret Pavilion for it."
"This is not what the Master wants."
"Silence!" Formless Demon Lord snorted coldly, displeasure etched on his face. "This lord knows his limits. You do not lecture this lord on action."
"If you dare speak again, even if I can’t kill you, you’ll taste suffering severe enough to make you wish I had."
Su Mu shuddered.
"Brat, what are you staring at!" Formless Demon Lord glanced over and noticed Ye Xu watching him expressionlessly, those blank eyes fixed on him. An inexplicable flicker of unease stirred in him. He snarled viciously, "Don’t think just because the Master favours you, there’s nothing I can do to you!"
"Keep staring, and I’ll carve up your face!"