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Chapter 1006: The Tree Realm's Transformation
Chapter 1006: The Tree Realm's Transformation
Near the Gateway.
After Lu Xuan buried the Luminescent Tree Disc, he waited for the Mysterious Sealed Barrier within to slowly activate.
At the same time, his Divine Thought continuously observed the battle between Incarnation Ling Gu and the three Core Formation Cultivators.
Once their minds cleared, the three immediately pursued Incarnation Ling Gu, naturally paying no heed to Lu Xuan.
They hailed from various major sects in the Liyang Realm and were entrusted by a Primordial Spirit True Monarch with the important task of guarding the Gateway, so their strength was not to be underestimated.
The leading cultivator was at the Perfected Core Formation stage, while the other two were both at the Mid Core Formation stage, possessing Divine Abilities and Magical Tools that far surpassed those of ordinary Loose Cultivators.
Yet, Incarnation Ling Gu, facing them alone, showed no signs of being at a disadvantage.
With the Ghostly Underworld True Water in his arsenal, he moved unpredictably, and any slight misstep could dissolve their spirits, physical bodies, and even their treasures. Additionally, he possessed a Blood Path Divine Ability with countless variations, capable of infiltrating any defense, and when combined with his Flesh Spirit God form, it became even more formidable. The three cultivators dared not get too close.
Facing the constant attacks from the three, a half-black, half-white skeleton transformed into a colossal Dharma form, blocking all incoming attacks.
Moreover, he also had the Demonic Charm and the Ghost Wail Unusual Diagram, rare Sixth Rank Treasures.
"You've done well. It wasn't in vain that I bestowed upon you the Radiant Orb extracted from the Evil Spirit Plant."
This battle not only served to distract the three Core Formation Cultivators, allowing him to calmly bury the Luminescent Tree Disc, but it was also a test for Incarnation Ling Gu.
The test results left him very satisfied.
Ling Gu still had the Seventh Rank Hungry Ghost Ogre and the Demon Buddha Skeleton Body, both Seventh Rank Artifacts, which he hadn't used. Furthermore, the Demon Buddha Skeleton Body only displayed its defensive capabilities and didn't unleash the formidable attacks of its Dharma form.
Despite concealing so much of his strength, he was still able to hold his own against a Perfected Core Formation cultivator and two Mid Core Formation cultivators, which was already quite impressive.
After the Luminescent Tree Disc was successfully set up, Lu Xuan moved his Divine Thought, and Incarnation Ling Gu seized an opportunity to swiftly escape.
The three cultivators had extraordinary backgrounds and were responsible for patrolling and monitoring the Gateway, so Lu Xuan dared not be too reckless.
If he seriously injured or even killed them, it might attract even bigger fish, which would not be beneficial for his plan to bury the Luminescent Tree Disc.
Leading the three away was already a good outcome.
"This Evil Cultivator Ling Gu is indeed formidable, able to face three opponents alone."
The three watched as the blood cloud instantly flew over a hundred li away, and a sharp-eyed young man couldn't help but exclaim.
"What's more impressive is that he's only at the Mid Core Formation stage, and we don't know his origins, yet his abilities are so formidable."
"Also, why did he suddenly attack the three of us?"
"Evil Cultivators are known for their unpredictable temperaments. As long as they don't interfere with our patrol, we can let the previous ambush go..."
"Hmph, he's just a Loose Cultivator. After exploring the Tree Realm, we'll settle the score."
The leading middle-aged cultivator coldly hummed.
With Incarnation Ling Gu's distraction, the three cultivators' patrol route veered significantly, passing by the location where Lu Xuan had buried the Luminescent Tree Disc.
Lu Xuan then hurried to the sixth position designated by the Profound Apex Tree Mother.
On his way to the last two burial sites, he was extremely cautious, using the Gold Thread Lightning Robe to conceal his aura. If Flower Seductress sensed any nearby cultivators, she would immediately use the Minor Teleportation Technique, setting up the last two Luminescent Tree Discs without anyone noticing.
"It's done. Mission accomplished."
After the last Luminescent Tree Disc was successfully buried, Lu Xuan felt a sense of relief, lightly patting his palms with a satisfied smile on his face.
At the center of the Tree Realm.
The Profound Apex Tree Mother transformed into a thousand-zhang giant tree, and a thick green curtain enveloped the area within several dozen li, suppressing the auras of all other living beings inside.
Countless arms-like branches transformed into spears, some forming hand seals, while others condensed into wooden walls, countering the siege of the six Primordial Soul True Monarchs.
Among them, one was at the Nascent Soul Late-stage, two at the Nascent Soul Mid-stage, and the remaining three at the Nascent Soul Early-stage.
Despite facing such formidable opponents, the Profound Apex Tree Mother, with the advantage of her home turf, seemed to have the upper hand.
However, she was well aware that this situation was only temporary.
As the gateway extended and stabilized, the number of cultivators entering the Tree Realm increased daily, while the influence of the Tree Realm on the cultivators gradually weakened.
If this turned into a prolonged battle, defeat would be the only outcome awaiting her.
The six Primordial Soul True Monarchs fighting against her understood this as well, and throughout the battle, they focused on wearing her down, far from a situation where it was a matter of life and death.
"I wonder if Lu Xuan is doing well..."
Amidst dealing with the onslaught of mystic techniques, the Profound Apex Tree Mother's thoughts drifted to Lu Xuan.
Once those seven Luminescent Tree Discs were successfully set up, the gateway would instantly close, and the entire Tree Realm would return to its former mysterious and isolated state.
At that time, not only would she no longer have to worry about the endless stream of cultivators, but she could also better utilize the power of the Tree Realm to repel the enemies.
"It's done."
Suddenly, she sensed something.
With a mere thought, the vegetal spirit energy in the area surged like a tidal wave towards the location of the Luminescent Tree Disc.
The countless emerald lines within the tree disc instantly erupted, shooting out from the subterranean world like lightning, and adhering to the light curtain formed by the array.
The light curtain was continuously struck by the emerald lines, flickering incessantly, and before the patrol cultivators could react, it dimmed significantly within a few breaths, and the effect spread.
"The gateway has changed."
Among the six besieging the Profound Apex Tree Mother, the Nascent Soul Late-stage elder from the Liyang Dao Sect had a sudden change in expression. With a light pat on the back of his head, a three-inch man appeared, wielding a small sword engulfed in pure white flames, and in an instant, he was a hundred li away.
The other five Primordial Soul True Monarchs instinctively guarded themselves, their hearts filled with uncertainty and suspicion.
They had originally thought that once the gateway was completely stabilized, dealing with all the spirit beings within the Tree Realm, including this million-year-old anomaly, would be as easy as capturing a turtle in a jar—a sure thing.
They never expected that the gateway would be destroyed without them even noticing.
With this turn of events, all their hard work over the years would be in vain, and the next time they tried to open a new gateway, the opportunity wouldn't be as good.
"The time has come; it's time for you all to return to where you came from."
The gentle voice of the Profound Apex Tree Mother echoed.
Without the intrusion of that gateway, her control over the Tree Realm increased to a whole new level.
Immediately, endless vegetal spirit power surged around the six Primordial Soul True Monarchs, enveloping their bodies and carrying them out of the Tree Realm with a long yet unstoppable force.
Similar scenes unfolded in other parts of the Tree Realm.
Many cultivators exploring the Tree Realm suddenly found themselves surrounded by that force, which, while not overwhelmingly powerful, was incredibly firm, and they were all expelled from the Tree Realm.
Among them, a few unfortunate ones were just a hair's breadth away from killing spirit beings or obtaining treasures, but this force became an insurmountable chasm, leaving them with nothing but regrets for their future cultivation journeys.
Lu Xuan was no exception.
He felt the firm yet gentle force and released the Little Tree Maiden, allowing the vegetal spirit energy to carry him out of the Tree Realm.
(End of Chapter)
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