Dao Cheng Gui Xian
Chapter 482 The Divine Tree That Died Twice
Chapter 482 The Divine Tree That Died Twice
Beneath the abyss, a chilling aura hung in the air.
Unlike most of the underground depths that Li Wushou had traveled through, the earth elemental power here was extremely scarce, and even the power of the five elements was very rare.
The primordial spirit only traveled a little over a hundred miles before the landscape, which had been distorted by the power of Xuanhuang, completely dissipated, leaving only endless resentment and malevolent energy.
Left with no other choice, Li Wushou began to explore the principles of Yin and Yang.
Using the principles of Tai Chi, one can absorb malevolent energy while simultaneously enhancing their own abilities.
When it reaches a distance of more than two hundred miles, the malevolent energy condenses into ice, freezing even a True Monarch's soul and causing him to perish.
Even a realm of powerful Nascent Soul cultivators would collapse if tainted by this malevolent energy.
Among the people Li Wushou knew, besides himself, probably only Deng Jiuyou of Fubo Domain could find such pleasure in this place.
Whether it was just his imagination or not, Li Wushou felt that his Tai Chi rotation was particularly active in this area.
With just a slight movement, a large amount of malevolent energy is absorbed into the Tai Chi, transforming into extremely Yin power to enhance magical power.
However, to avoid causing a major commotion, Li Wushou did not absorb it extensively.
Nevertheless, a considerable amount of malevolent energy still gathered around Li Wushou, forcing him to use the power of incense offerings to conceal it.
Putting aside cultivation, the best way to travel here is actually to harness the power of the Styx River.
It is silent and can even simulate malevolent energy, so there is no need to use the power of incense.
However, considering that the Immortal Mountain was the driving force behind the sealing of the Spirit Path, Li Wushou did not act rashly.
As he continued his descent, Li Wushou stopped nearly three hundred miles below the abyss, surrounded by ice formed from accumulated evil energy, which was exceptionally smooth and clean.
If colors were added, it would surely be filled with a dreamlike realm.
Ordinary Nascent Soul cultivators can no longer linger here!
Even if one only uses the power of their primordial spirit to spy, this baleful aura is enough to freeze the primordial spirit.
As Li Wushou approached, he sensed a familiar aura.
He had just personally experienced this aura in the abyss; it was the calamity power of the Black Raven.
It seems that the Black Crow was lurking here just now!
Three hundred miles above the abyss, it is enough to shield the senses of all Nascent Soul cultivators.
Even with Li Wushou's transformed primordial spirit and special vision, he could only barely reach the vicinity when he focused his mind.
No wonder he couldn't find anything unusual no matter how hard he looked.
If he hadn't noticed anything amiss, Li Wushou was prepared to return and accelerate the battle at Zhongtian Pass to disrupt Zhu Liuli's plans and force her to reveal herself.
It was only the presence of the Black Crow that made Li Wushou linger here.
According to the spirit of the lark Zhu Liuli inside Zhongtian Pass, the other party was very likely with Xuan Ya before.
Only in this way can we grasp the movements of the Black Crow as soon as possible and warn the Golden Roc that the Black Crow is coming.
With this discovery, Li Wushou began to examine the underground world with even greater care.
Finally, about twenty miles below, Li Wushou noticed something amiss.
This is a huge, malevolent iceberg, just like many other malevolent icebergs in the surrounding area.
What caught Li Wushou's attention was that in the center of the iceberg, on what was originally a smooth ice surface, there was a pit shaped like the character "品" (pin) and about the size of a chopstick.
Around the pit, there were still specks of ash.
The ashes, though resembling dust, exuded a unique aura, subtly forming a self-contained whole, gathering malevolent energy, and slowly filling the small pit.
It looked as if the malevolent energy was naturally repairing the damage to the malevolent ice.
Even Li Wushou, when he was focused, had to look at it several times before he noticed the clue.
If Li Wushou had discovered it any later, the ashes would have filled the pit completely, and even Li Wushou probably wouldn't have noticed it.
He reached out and rubbed the ashes on his hands.
"It really is the old beggar's bone incense ash!"
Seeing this, Li Wushou gritted his teeth in anger.
Is it because they're afraid it'll be too easy for them to find it?!
The old beggar had indeed followed Zhu Liuli here.
Having confirmed this, Li Wushou began to gather the formless golden pills.
Zhu Liuli's elaborate efforts to conceal herself suggest she has grand ambitions, and any unexpected situation could arise.
The old beggar might not be afraid, because he is very slippery and can easily run away.
But Li Wushou must consider the consequences before he can get involved.
With the invisible golden elixir beside him, Li Wushou felt somewhat at ease.
Before long, the invisible golden elixir arrived before the primordial spirit, opened its mouth and swallowed it, causing the flesh and spirit to vibrate together, making the spirit even stronger.
Then, Li Wushou took out three sticks of bone incense, lit them, and inserted them into the three holes that the old beggar had originally created.
The moment the incense burned, Li Wushou took a portion to envelop his primordial spirit, and the other portion, through the seal of the "品" (pin) incense array, ventured deep into the fiendish ice. With a thought, Li Wushou was surprised to discover that there was a hidden world within the fiendish ice.
Besides the old beggar's incense array in the shape of the character "品" (pin), there are also several other layers of sealing inside.
Using incense to clear the three blockades, and after the void twisted several times, with a "pop," as if passing through a bubble, Li Wushou entered another realm.
It was like empty space, completely desolate.
The difference is that the void is shrouded in gray mist, while this place is pitch black.
Before Li Wushou could investigate further, he suddenly sensed that the River Styx within his divine aperture had become even more turbulent.
The giant waves are surging, that's the River Styx cheering and rejoicing!
Immediately following was an overwhelming chaos and a deathly silence.
Li Wushou subconsciously simulated the Daoist aura he had sensed within the Dao Fruit, and through the stimulation of the incense's power, quietly merged with this aura.
After becoming part of this aura, Li Wushou finally calmed his mind, switched to his special vision, and looked around.
Even Li Wushou was shocked upon seeing this.
Dozens of miles north of Li Wushou, a gigantic tree, countless times larger than the Tree Goddess herself, was rooted in the darkness and solitude.
Even Li Wushou had to shift his body to get a glimpse of it.
The tree trunk is jet black, resembling glass, and its height reaches hundreds of miles.
There are no small details on the trunk; only at three-fifths of the way through the trunk, two thick branches extend out in the east and west directions, like two giant dragons, reaching the end of the tree.
Apart from that, only in the very center, extending upwards by two-fifths, does a canopy grow.
From a distance, it looks like a trident!
This was none other than the Fusang Divine Tree that Li Wushou had seen earlier in Zhongtian Pass, which had evolved from the shrine of Sparrow God Mountain.
However, unlike the previous miniature, this one should be the original Fusang Divine Tree.
That dense, chaotic, and deathly aura emanated from the Fusang Divine Tree.
Li Wushou had never seen such a large tree before, and he was quite shocked. After looking at it several times, he finally came to his senses.
Upon closer inspection, Li Wushou suddenly felt a stirring in his heart and murmured silently:
"This sacred tree seems to be dead?"
All that could be seen was that the Fusang Divine Tree, whether it was its two branches running east-west or its crown extending upwards from the center, was filled with an aura of deathly stillness.
However, the main trunk in the middle seems to be in better condition, with some branches and leaves still remaining.
Just then, a familiar voice suddenly rang in my mind, carrying a hint of arrogance and barely perceptible flattery, softly saying:
"To be precise, he died twice!"
Li Wushou raised an eyebrow and glanced behind him. The old beggar was standing behind him with a smile on his face.
Li Wushou's eyes narrowed, and his expression turned dangerous.
Seeing this, the old beggar's smile vanished, and he pointed to the Fusang Divine Tree, solemnly saying:
"Look at the main trunk where the two branches connect, does it look familiar?"
Li Wushou suppressed his emotions and turned his head to look in the direction the old beggar was pointing.
At the main trunk where the branches extend, a long ravine comes into view. This crack has obviously been repaired and has grown into the shape of a burl, resembling a scar.
However, Li Wushou immediately sensed a trace of golden spiritual power within it.
These look like marks from a golden axe.
Although this golden spiritual power did not possess the sharpness to shatter heaven and earth at this moment, Li Wushou, who had personally experienced the chopping of the golden axe, could still easily distinguish it.
Could it be that the golden axe light that descended from the sky above Zhongtian Pass was actually splitting the Fusang Divine Tree beneath this abyss?
Looking again at the two branches extending east and west, Li Wushou was suddenly struck by a jolt.
Looking back at the old beggar, Li Wushou asked in astonishment:
"The landform dragon veins that run through the east and west of Fengling Road were actually formed from the two branches of the Fusang Divine Tree?"
"Huh?"
The old beggar exclaimed in surprise, glancing at Li Wushou with some disbelief.
When Li Wushou inserted the incense stick into the bone incense pit he had left behind, the old beggar knew that Li Wushou had come looking for him.
He was first shocked by Li Wushou's speed, and then he cursed Chen Gou'er mercilessly.
After Li Wushou entered, the old beggar remained hidden in the shadows, not daring to show himself.
It wasn't until he saw Li Wushou stunned by the dead tree that the old beggar realized his chance had come. He then stepped forward to answer Li Wushou's question, hoping to avoid being held accountable by Li Wushou later.
He had intended to create some mystery to increase his contribution and let the matter drop, but he never expected that Li Wushou would understand so quickly!
This surprised the old beggar, but also made him a little uneasy.
It doesn't seem that easy to fool.
He just wanted to get ahead of Li Wushou and enjoy more of the incense offerings from Zhu Liuli's primordial spirit sparrow. Is this simple wish so hard to fulfill?
He grumbled inwardly, but the old beggar nodded solemnly on the surface.
Then, with a meaningful retort:
"Who told you this is the Fusang Divine Tree?"
(End of this chapter)
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