Chapter 565: The Bodhi Ancient Tree's Reward

Chapter 565: The Bodhi Ancient Tree's Reward

Xiao Ze communicated with Xun'er and the others through the golden tree, ensuring they were safe before addressing the Bodhi Ancient Tree. "There's no need to rush me. You haven't told me how I can help you."

The Bodhi Ancient Tree trembled slightly and then produced another orb of light. Within the orb, golden flames burned a Bodhi Seed. As the seed was completely refined, a stream of pure energy emerged from it. When this energy entered the Bodhi Ancient Tree, the cold aura surrounding it diminished.

Before Xiao Ze could speak, the branches of the Bodhi Ancient Tree shook, and numerous glowing green dots floated toward Xiao Ze. The light converged into plump Bodhi Seeds, numbering in the dozens, an extremely rare sight in the outside world.

Xiao Ze, excited at the sight, remembered that he had acquired the recipe for Bodhi Pills a long time ago but had lacked the necessary ingredients. Thus, he had never been able to produce them. However, refining the seeds could wait; ridding the Bodhi Ancient Tree of the Dou Di's negative energy was more important.

Xiao Ze quickly conjured five small golden cauldrons in front of him and began refining the seeds. The Bodhi Seeds, filled with immense energy, could not withstand the refining power of Xiao Ze's advanced soul strength and the Origin Emperor Flame for long. They soon transformed into five streams of pure energy, which floated up and merged into the branches of the Bodhi Ancient Tree. The cold aura around the tree faded a little more, causing the branches to sway happily as if cheering for Xiao Ze.

Inside the Bodhi Ancient Tree, Xiao Ze continued refining the Bodhi Seeds. Outside, Xun'er and the others, just freed from danger, looked shaken.

"This Bodhi Ancient Tree is terrifying. Even with my cultivation, I fell straight into that dreadful illusion," said Little Fairy Doctor, her eyes wide with fear as she looked at the tree.

"The strength of the Bodhi Ancient Tree is indeed beyond imagination. Even my Green Snake Three Flower Pupils couldn't see through it," Qing Lin added, patting her chest in relief. "No wonder those five half-saint experts became its puppets."

"I hope Brother Xiao Ze is alright," Xun'er said. She and the others had received Xiao Ze's message and knew it was his breakthrough from the illusion that allowed them to escape.

Standing nearby, Xiao Yan had a complicated expression as he looked at the Bodhi Ancient Tree. He sighed softly. "If only it wasn't an illusion." In the illusion, he had wielded unparalleled power, surpassing even Xiao Ze, whom he had never bested before. Defeating Xiao Ze in the illusion brought immense satisfaction and a sense of release, an emotional ascension. However, before he could fully experience this, the Bodhi Ancient Tree had ejected him from the illusion.

Reflecting on this, Xiao Yan felt a sense of loss but also realized that succumbing to the illusion and failing to see through it was a stark contrast to Xiao Ze, who had easily broken through and freed them all. This realization left Xiao Yan feeling a bit defeated.

Yet, he knew defeating Xiao Ze in the real world would be the true accomplishment, the genuine ascension of his soul. "Still, even beating him in an illusion brought an unprecedented sense of ease and relief, as if a long-standing burden had been lifted," Xiao Yan thought to himself. Though he had to bear these burdens again now, the temporary relief had lightened them considerably.

As the others outside waited anxiously, Xiao Ze had already refined the first batch of Bodhi Seeds given by the Bodhi Ancient Tree. With the last five streams of pure energy merging into the branches, the remaining cold aura was significantly diminished.

Seeing this, the Bodhi Ancient Tree shook again, and another batch of dozens of Bodhi Seeds floated to Xiao Ze. He couldn't help but chuckle, "I am helping you, after all. Don't you think I deserve a break?" Though the refining wasn't exhausting, it was a monotonous task, and Xiao Ze wanted a break. He believed that refining five seeds at a time was highly efficient.

The Bodhi Ancient Tree seemed a bit embarrassed, and the leaves rustled as it created an ancient-looking cushion beneath it. Two branches waved over the green cushion, as if inviting Xiao Ze. He walked over, sat cross-legged on the cushion, and immediately felt a rush of pure energy surrounding him. Absorbing this energy, the height of the Origin Tree within him slowly increased.

Feeling the incredibly pure energy flowing through him, Xiao Ze exhaled comfortably. The energy within the Bodhi Ancient Tree was so pure that it required no additional refining before being absorbed as his own Dou Qi. As a being capable of contending with a Dou Di, the Bodhi Ancient Tree held unimaginable energy reserves. Perhaps feeling somewhat guilty for the strain on Xiao Ze, the energy infusion did not stop.

As this extravagant process continued, the effort eventually paid off. When the last five streams of pure energy merged into the branches, the final trace of the Dou Di's negative emotions was completely purified.

As the last wisp of black energy was expelled, the entire green Bodhi Ancient Tree emitted a humming sound, and green light filled the area. The vitality around the tree increased severalfold, and the lingering cold aura disappeared entirely.

The Bodhi Ancient Tree now radiated a sense of peace, tranquility, sacredness, and wisdom. A new message quietly appeared on the panel in Xiao Ze's vision.

[The Bodhi Ancient Tree has successfully expelled the Dou Di's negative emotions. The "Ancient Wisdom" talent has been enhanced. Congratulations to the host for receiving a hundredfold feedback!]

Xiao Ze's eyes shone with unexpected joy. It turned out the Dou Di's negative emotions had significantly suppressed the Bodhi Ancient Tree, including the "Ancient Wisdom" talent, preventing its enhancement. Receiving this feedback reward was a case of helping both the tree and himself.

(End of Chapter)

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