Chapter 565: Chapter 565, Undying Tree
Chu Ming’s face was calm, his gaze resolute.
If things continue to develop like this, the Dragon Bone will eventually fall into the hands of Emperor Wuji.
Boom...
A fierce explosion rang out, piercing through the silence of the scene. The Two-winged Thunderbird moved too fast, causing its body to burst from the overwhelming dragon pressure, and blood quickly scattered through the air.
"Fool!"
Emperor Wuji’s expression was neither happy nor sad. He coldly sneered and cursed softly.
The Single-horned Cyan Bull and the Heaven-reaching Divine Ape hesitated slightly but couldn’t resist the temptation of the Dragon Bone. They secretly suppressed their desire to turn around and leave, slowly approaching the Dragon Bone.
As he moved, Chu Ming silently tried to comprehend the dragon pressure and attempted to integrate it into himself. However, the dragon pressure was too immense; as soon as it entered his body, it crazily tore his muscles apart. In moments, his insides were riddled with holes, and blood trickled from the corner of Chu Ming’s mouth.
"Hehehe..."
At this moment, a cold laugh echoed in Chu Ming’s ears. His gaze turned sharp as he looked up to see the gray-robed elder looking at him with a sneer.
"You dare to snatch the Dragon Bone from me? Get lost!"
Seeing Chu Ming injured, the gray-robed elder shouted and suddenly made a move. A terrifying black Dharma Seal formed rapidly in the air, pushing forward as it hurled towards Chu Ming.
The strong wind brushed his face as a cold look appeared in Chu Ming’s eyes. With a flash of light, the Blood Dome Sword instantly appeared in his right hand. He raised the sword above his head, and a vague, almost ethereal sword light burst forth with a surge of spiritual power.
Shh!
Ding ding ding...
The sword light clashed with the black Dharma Seal, igniting countless sparks that scattered like a rain of fire. Soon, there was a tearing sound as the majestic black Dharma Seal was slashed in half by the sword light, which continued towards the gray-robed elder.
The gray-robed elder was startled, quickly retreating dozens of meters and evading the strike in haste.
"You dare, boy!!"
Rage flashed in the elder’s eyes. Outside, he was a figure to be reckoned with, even most Great Powers of Transcendence weren’t his match. When had he ever been so disregarded?
"Hmph!"
Chu Ming shot a disdainful glance at the gray-robed elder, coldly snorted, and continued approaching the Dragon Bone. As time passed, the pressure on them grew, making each step increasingly difficult.
The gray-robed elder’s face darkened. While resisting the dragon pressure, he pondered how to retaliate against Chu Ming.
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A thousand miles away, at the center of the Ancient Battlefield, Steward Lin and his group looked expectantly at the sea of blood before them, as if waiting for something.
"The Undying Tree is supposed to awaken in the next few days. At that time, the ancestor will return to this land, and the entire Celestial Martial Continent will tremble under his feet."
Steward Lin was filled with excitement, rambling incoherently. The others around him were not much different in their anticipation.
The Evil Wind Emperor, a figure of immense influence in the Ancient Era, perhaps only the Ancient Sword Emperor could surpass him.
Rumble!
At that moment, the sea of blood before them began to churn violently, and a terrifying aura slowly awakened. The entire sky darkened, the ground cracked, and the array set by Steward Lin and his companions was instantly destroyed. Lava spewed from the ground, and scorching heat waves hit them head-on.
"Not good, the Undying Tree has revived, retreat quickly!"
Steward Lin’s face lit up with joy but quickly changed to alarm. He shouted to the others, then turned and swiftly retreated.
They had just moved away when the gushing lava engulfed the spot where they had stood.
Rumble!
It was as if a deity was slowly waking, causing the entire Ancient Battlefield to tremble violently. Even those at the far ends of the battlefield could clearly feel it.
A horrifying aura centered around the erupting lava, spreading wildly in all directions. It didn’t take long for a thousand-mile-wide sea of fire to form, with flames surging skyward, alternating with the darkening sky to create a dazzling spectacle.
Rumble! Rumble! Rumble!
The sound of powerful heartbeats echoed, growing louder and stronger. Soon, a towering giant tree slowly rose from the ground, resembling a flower floating on the sea of flames.
"Is this... the Undying Tree?!"
Steward Lin’s face lit up. Reviving the Evil Wind Emperor hinged on awakening the Undying Tree, for only then could they use its Undying Divine Power to reshape the body and forge the Sea of Souls.
The Undying Tree was lush with branches and leaves, a resplendent sight standing between heaven and earth. A terrifying Divine Power spread around it, making Steward Lin and the other black-robed individuals feel a sense of rejection.
"Is this the Undying Divine Power?"
A flicker of fervor flashed in Steward Lin’s eyes. According to records of the Human Race, obtaining the Undying Divine Power meant cultivating an Undying Body, living and dying with the Undying Tree. This held immense allure for any Martial Artist.
Life and Death Realm Kings also possess an undying body, but it’s not true immortality. It merely represents a higher level of life and a longer lifespan. After several thousand years, they still turn to dust.
However, Steward Lin knew that with his abilities, he couldn’t even get close to the Undying Tree. Also known as the World Tree, even a Life and Death Realm King might not be its match.
If it were him, he’d likely be burned to ashes by the tree’s leaves before he could get near. They came here only to borrow the Undying Divine Power from the Undying Tree.
He could clearly feel a faint life force pulsing within the Undying Tree, containing a dreadful sensation as if the whole world was trembling under it. That was the life force of the Evil Wind Emperor.
...
"What is that?!"
On the white high stage, everyone’s attention was initially drawn to the Dragon Bone. But ever since the Undying Tree appeared, their minds were shaken and never left the red glow in the sky.
"Could that legend be true?"
Emperor Wuji’s face was shaken. He took a deep breath before recovering, a glint flashing in his eyes. The Blade God Palace had been around for a long time, and there were fragmented records about the Undying Tree: to obtain the Undying Tree is to achieve immortality. That was the original phrase.
Of course, Emperor Wuji wasn’t the only one in the Ancient Battlefield who recognized the Undying Tree.
"Alas, the Undying Tree has finally awakened."
In Chu Ming’s dantian, the remnant image of the Ancient Sword Emperor appeared, staring in the direction of the Undying Tree. He sighed slightly, with a few traces of regret on his face.