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Chapter 185: Success
Chapter 185: Success
Li Yuan launched a surprise attack from about 50 meters away from the Flying Snake's surveillance circle, but the snake circle was about 100 meters around the Soul Infusing Ancient Spirit Tree.
In a moment of frenzy, Li Yuan avoided the attacks of several Flying Snakes within a second and even killed one, leaving him less than 100 meters away from the ancient tree.
At this moment, the area was relatively quiet, and many of the Flying Snakes were looking up at the battle of the 19th-rank Flying Snake swarm above the canyon. They went completely berserk.
"Roar!"
"Howl!" The dozens of Flying Snakes that were on guard around the area went crazy, their roars echoing in all directions.
Their narrow, crimson eyes were now fixed on Li Yuan, filled with hatred as if they wanted to devour him alive.
Without any hesitation.
Boom! Boom! Boom! These 19th-rank Flying Snakes moved their massive bodies, roaring as they charged towards Li Yuan, attempting to block his path.
Spirit Tree!
This was not just a task given to them by the three chiefs; it was also a desire deep within their hearts.
These 19th-rank Flying Snakes were very close to becoming second-rank. They knew that if they wanted to break free from their bloodline shackles and become second-rank Flying Snakes, they had to get permission from the three chiefs to eat the strange fruit on the Spirit Tree.
This strange Spirit Tree was the 'Ultimate Treasure' of the entire Flying Snake clan.
It must not be lost.
The short alien in front of them, who seemed insignificant in their eyes, was here to steal something.
No! It's not stealing!
It's blatant robbery!
What was odd was that among these powerful Flying Snakes, those facing the Spirit Tree did not charge straight towards it but instead circled around it, maintaining a distance of at least 70 meters.
As if they were afraid of something.
"Are you in a hurry?" Li Yuan's figure was like lightning.
In the moment he broke through the defense circle, he didn't stop for a second, and his speed had already soared to a terrifying level, charging directly towards the Spirit Tree.
Li Yuan dared not hesitate.
"Thirteen seconds!!"
"It takes at least five seconds to transmit sound from the bottom of the canyon to the top." Li Yuan's eyes were fixed on the three fruits on the Spirit Tree: "And it will take about eight seconds for the two second-rank Flying Snakes to return to the bottom of the valley."
"I have about 13 seconds to grab the Soul Infusing Ancient Spirit Fruit and then escape." Li Yuan's thoughts raced through his mind.
13 seconds was the line between life and death.
Whoosh!
Li Yuan's burst of speed was astonishing. Even though his impact with a Flying Snake had caused his speed to drop significantly, he quickly adjusted, and his strength surged, propelling him to over a hundred meters per second.
He was faster than all the Flying Snakes present and could even compete with a 20th-rank Essence Warrior.
Whether it was stealing treasures or fighting for survival, victory or defeat could be decided in an instant.
In half a second, Li Yuan had covered another 40 meters, and the Spirit Tree was now within sight.
Just then—
Boom! As Li Yuan entered the 50-meter range of the Spirit Tree, without any warning, his head felt like it had been struck by a heavy hammer.
He was dazed, his legs went soft, and he stumbled, almost falling to the ground.
His speed decreased significantly.
This was psychic pressure!
"Damn!" Li Yuan was shocked; this was something he and Liu Jing had never expected.
This Soul Infusing Ancient Spirit Tree had been releasing a terrifying psychic pressure within a certain range.
Facing such psychic pressure, even someone with Li Yuan's strong spirit power felt like they had been struck by lightning.
One could imagine how powerful this pressure was.
"Howl!"
"Roar!" The surrounding Flying Snakes, about 60 meters away from the Spirit Tree, saw Li Yuan enter the 50-meter range, and their eyes were filled with fear, daring not to get any closer.
Why did they circle the Spirit Tree at a distance of 100 meters? It was because they had suffered losses before.
In their memories, when the Spirit Tree first bore fruit, some of the weaker Flying Snakes had accidentally ventured too close and had their minds shattered, dying without a scratch on their bodies.
Powerful heavenly treasures were rare, but the more precious they were, the more dangerous they often were.
"These Flying Snakes dare not come closer?" Li Yuan noticed this.
His spirit power was ultimately strong, and he had regained his senses, enduring the psychic pressure.
Li Yuan continued towards the Spirit Tree.
Li Yuan's energy was needed to resist the psychic pressure, and his speed gradually slowed down without him realizing it.
"Psychic pressure?"
"A ten-meter-tall Soul Infusing Ancient Spirit Tree is indeed extraordinary." Li Yuan's eyes showed both shock and joy: "The 'Soul Infusing Ancient Spirit Tree' recorded in our Seven Stars Human Clan civilization has never been this special before."
"Could it really be a fourth-rank treasure?"
When Li Yuan first scouted the Flying Snake Valley, he suspected it was a fourth-rank treasure, but it was more of a self-comforting thought than a genuine belief.
Now, Li Yuan felt that it might indeed be a fourth-rank treasure.
At the very least, based on the current signs, its effects should far surpass those of an ordinary Soul Infusing Ancient Spirit Fruit.
"Strange, with my nearly 29th-rank spirit power and 30th-rank willpower, I'm struggling, but how did the Flying Snakes get close to the Spirit Tree before?" Li Yuan gritted his teeth and persisted, getting closer.
Logically, the Flying Snakes, without any breakthroughs, were only 19th-rank in terms of life tier, so their spirit power and willpower shouldn't be much stronger.
There were only two possibilities.
First, this was the first time the Spirit Tree bore fruit.
Second, once the Soul Infusing Ancient Spirit Fruit truly ripened, this terrifying psychic pressure would dissipate, or at least its power would be greatly reduced.
"These Flying Snakes can only watch helplessly as I claim the treasure." Li Yuan's mind raced, but he dared not relax his body for a moment.
This was a critical moment where every second counted.
The seconds ticked by.
The Flying Snakes' roars echoed continuously.
Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh! More Flying Snakes sensed the disturbance and swiftly flew down from the caves in the cliffs on both sides.
The number of Flying Snakes at the bottom of the canyon continued to surge, but none dared to approach the Soul Infusing Ancient Spirit Tree.
Moreover, most of the Flying Snakes still in the caves were only around level 15, with average strength.
"Roar!"
"Howl~" Dozens of 19th-rank Flying Snakes at the forefront howled anxiously, conveying their determination upwards, but they still dared not approach.
In their subconscious, the mental pressure was overwhelming, and the oppressive might was too strong, even their three leaders would struggle to break through directly.
Not to mention the others.
...
On the cliff above the canyon, countless Flying Snakes were frantically besieging Liu Jing.
Especially the two 2nd-rank Flying Snakes, in their full-blown state, their bodies were enveloped in a hazy blue light, resembling a blue flying dragon, making them appear even more terrifying.
"Roar!" The two 2nd-rank Flying Snakes bellowed, shaking their wings repeatedly, their sharp claws waving, and occasionally opening their huge mouths as if to tear Liu Jing apart or swallow him whole.
The terrifying power of the 2nd-rank Flying Snakes was far beyond the capabilities of a 1st-rank.
Large rocks crumbled like tofu.
Boom! Countless rocks tumbled down.
Whoosh! Whoosh! On the cliff, streaks of sword light flickered, accompanied by strands of fiery red light, resembling streams of flame with deadly force.
"Pfft!" Liu Jing's eyes turned cold, and he swiftly swung his sword.
A 1st-rank Flying Snake's body fell.
Whoosh! Whoosh! Liu Jing's battle sword moved like fire, and his agile body danced with the wind, dodging the attacks of the two 2nd-rank Flying Snakes repeatedly.
"These 2nd-rank Flying Snakes are really troublesome. They are clearly much weaker than me, but with their Source Power protection and massive bodies, I can't seem to defeat them directly," Liu Jing frowned.
In terms of skill, speed, power, and the richness of Source Power, Liu Jing far surpassed the two 2nd-rank Flying Snakes.
He repeatedly dominated them.
However, due to their Source Power protection and the Flying Snakes' large size, even after being injured by Liu Jing's attacks, they could still withstand the onslaught.
The most crucial factor was—
The 2nd-rank Flying Snakes could fly, and if they took to the sky, it would be difficult to defeat them... Liu Jing was unwilling to attack their bodies directly.
Doing so might ensure a swift victory, but it was also extremely risky, potentially leading to severe injuries for himself.
"At this rate, my Source Power will be exhausted," Liu Jing narrowed his eyes.
Fighting in close quarters, whether dodging or attacking, he couldn't afford to be stingy with his Source Power. One misstep could lead to severe injuries, resulting in significant energy depletion.
"Where's Li Yuan? It's been so long; has he not succeeded yet?" Liu Jing pondered, "I hope nothing has gone wrong."
He was concerned about Li Yuan's safety.
Suddenly—
"Roar~" "Roar~" Sharp, piercing roars echoed from the bottom of the canyon, reverberating through the sky.
Instantly—
The two 2nd-rank Flying Snakes halted their attacks on Liu Jing, their eyes filled with bloodlust.
Their intelligence rivaled that of ordinary humans, and they quickly realized they had fallen for the 'lure the tiger away from the mountain' strategy.
They had been tricked.
"Roar~"
"Roar~" The two 2nd-rank Flying Snakes bellowed, their roars filled with endless rage. With a dragon-like tail swing, they adjusted their massive bodies and dove into the misty depths of Flying Snake Valley.
This roar was also a command.
"Roar~"
"Howl~" The countless Flying Snakes that had been surrounding Liu Jing from various directions along the cliff also began to howl.
Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh! Hundreds and thousands of Flying Snakes spread their wings and dove into the mist below, filling the sky like falling dumplings.
But it wasn't dumplings falling; it was Flying Snakes!
"They've started!" Liu Jing instantly understood.
It must be Li Yuan taking action, and he might have already obtained the Soul Infusing Ancient Spirit Fruit... Otherwise, these Flying Snakes wouldn't be going crazy, completely disregarding their own safety.
Boom!
Liu Jing was only half a beat slower; his body slightly leaned forward, and then he fell, his legs exerting force, propelling him like a shooting star towards the bottom of the canyon.
Boom! Liu Jing's speed was astonishing, even slightly faster than the two Flying Snakes.
"Hold on."
"Li Yuan, hang in there," Liu Jing muttered, his eyes fixed intently.
The first phase of their plan required Liu Jing to withstand the attacks of numerous Flying Snakes.
The second phase's success hinged on Li Yuan's ability to endure the siege of countless Flying Snakes.
...
At the bottom of the canyon, the Soul Infusing Ancient Spirit Tree emitted a formidable mental pressure.
But Li Yuan, with his nearly Ascendant-rank mental power, endured this terrifying pressure. After about five seconds, he covered sixty meters and reached the Soul Infusing Ancient Spirit Tree.
Without hesitation, Li Yuan leaped, using both arms to climb the tree. He reached out and plucked three unripe 'Soul Infusing Ancient Spirit Fruits', placing them in his battle armor.
The mission was a success.
"It's time to escape," Li Yuan scanned the surroundings, realizing the dire situation.
(End of Chapter)
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