Chapter 25

Beast Tide Subsided! All Nine Fourth-Tier Beasts Have Fallen, Ancient Tree's Divinity!

"This battle has stirred my blood, making me wish I could immediately fly to the Ten Thousand Mountains to slay the beasts—"

As the scene of the retreating beast tide unfolded on the incantation screen, the tension among the people gradually eased, turning into joy, and countless praises emerged in their minds.

No one expected that the ancient tree in the Ten Thousand Mountains possessed such power, capable of annihilating nine fourth-tier beasts in one fell swoop.

Such cultivation was something everyone aspired to and revered.

Within the secluded courtyard.

Xu Bo and Xu Qing were also silent, gazing at the ancient giant tree standing majestically in the Ten Thousand Mountains on the screen, their eyes filled with deep respect.

"In this battle, the beasts ranked in the top ten have all been slain, the beast tide has retreated, and the alliance can enjoy a temporary peace!"

Xu Bo took a deep breath, repeatedly replaying the scene he had just witnessed in his mind.

Nine beasts, any one of which could overthrow the alliance, and with their combined strength, the alliance was unmatched.

However, this powerful force was completely obliterated in the Ten Thousand Mountains, demonstrating the terrifying power of that ancient tree.

Staring at the ancient tree that reached the sky on the screen, Xu Bo felt a strong desire to personally explore the Ten Thousand Mountains.

At the alliance headquarters.

The place was equally silent.

Everyone's eyes were fixed on the screen, watching the beasts retreat like a tide, not attacking the Ten Thousand Mountains, nor detouring, but returning the way they came.

After a long while.

Gu Fang broke the silence, "The beast tide has retreated, and it seems our gamble has paid off. A single ancient tree can slaughter nine fourth-tier beasts, indicating its cultivation has likely surpassed the limits of the fourth tier!"

Without breaking the fourth-tier limit, how could such a feat be achieved?

Even if the ancient tree had not broken the limit before, the new power it displayed suggested it had likely stepped into the legendary fifth tier.

Yang Yan spoke in a deep voice, "Although we relied on the ancient tree in the Ten Thousand Mountains to repel the beast tide, the ensuing problem is crucial."

"How should we view this ancient tree in the Ten Thousand Mountains?"

"If the ancient tree harbors ill will toward humanity, how should we respond?"

These words sent a shiver through many present.

Yang Yan's words were true. During the beast tide invasion, the ancient tree was our greatest reliance.

But now that the beast tide had dissipated, the ancient tree that could kill nine fourth-tier beasts had suddenly become the most feared threat.

Given the ancient tree's current displayed power, if it bore malice toward humanity, the consequences would be far more terrifying than the beast tide.

However, with humanity's current strength, opposing the ancient tree was a fool's dream.

In the end,

Everyone's eyes turned to the old man in the Daoist robe at the front.

Although the eighteen alliance leaders were of equal status, strictly speaking, this old man commanded the most respect.

Noticing the gazes, Ji Xuan spoke slowly, "From this battle, we can see that the ancient tree is different from the beasts."

"We should first try to communicate with the ancient tree, conveying our friendly intentions and exploring the possibility of cooperation."

"Moreover, since the ancient tree allowed the beast tide to retreat, it might indicate it cannot leave the Ten Thousand Mountains. Even if it harbors malice toward humanity, it might not pose a significant threat in the short term."

Upon hearing this, everyone nodded in agreement.

All they could do now was attempt to make contact with the ancient tree.

After all, the ancient tree's strength far exceeded what humanity could contend with. Even if they crafted another heaven-defying magical artifact, it might still be insufficient to shake the ancient tree's foundation.

Under such circumstances, rashly antagonizing the ancient tree was asking for trouble.

Lu Qingyang didn't pay much attention to the alliance's deliberations. He was fully focused on his own situation.

[Name: Lu Qingyang]

[True Form: Ancient Tree]

[Lifespan: 15/]

[Realm: Late Stage of Third Tier (/) ]

[Heavenly Court: Not Yet Established (/) ]

[Divine Abilities: Ancient Tree Roots (Third Tier), Ancient Tree Spirit Root (Third Tier), Celestial Divine Fruit (Third Tier), Celestial Divine Whisper (Third Tier), Thorough Insight (Third Tier), Ancient Tree Domain (Third Tier)]

The primary task, reaching the great perfection of the third tier, Lu Qingyang could now contend with ordinary late fourth-tier beasts using his own power. With the assistance of the Ancient Tree Domain, he could proudly claim invincibility below the fifth tier.

After fifteen years, from a frail sapling to now being invincible below the fifth tier, Lu Qingyang felt a sense of hard-earned success.

Whether beasts or humans, none were threats to Lu Qingyang anymore.

Even the so-called heaven-defying artifacts, Lu Qingyang suspected their power was likely less than that of the giant octopus beast.

Based on information from other humans, past use of heaven-defying artifacts showed their power was strong but limited to the fourth tier.

Now being invincible below the fifth tier, Lu Qingyang considered the threat from heaven-defying artifacts less significant than the octopus beast.

Therefore,

The matter of magical or divine artifacts didn't concern Lu Qingyang.

"Now I have a lifespan of 25,000 years, with the Ancient Tree Spirit Root providing five cultivation points daily. Even without other sources of cultivation, I could accumulate enough to break through to the fourth tier in just over 500 years."

"Once I advance to the fourth tier, my lifespan will be extended again."

"In other words, in the current threat-free environment, I just need to cultivate diligently in the Ten Thousand Mountains, and my strength will naturally continue to rise."

Thinking this, Lu Qingyang felt joyous.

What had he sought through his arduous cultivation? Merely a life free from threats, living peacefully.

Whether as a person or a tree, Lu Qingyang did not reject living a long life.

Initially, becoming an ancient tree was unsettling for Lu Qingyang, but over time, he found the joys of being an ancient tree.

With no fear of threats and a long lifespan, Lu Qingyang thoroughly enjoyed his existence.

Next,

Lu Qingyang turned his attention to [Heavenly Court].

Currently, the number of believers had stabilized at around 15 million, with no further increase. It seemed those who were meant to believe in him had completed the incense conversion during the recent battle.

The rest, who had not developed faith, were unlikely to do so without special circumstances.

Nevertheless, having so many believers already made Lu Qingyang feel content.

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