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Chapter 311 Tree Spirit (Seeking Monthly Tickets)

Considering the complex factors here, it's best to hold off for now, share the "Source of Life" together, and then settle their scores privately after leaving "Jade Spring Manor" and going to the outside world. This is a good idea!

Therefore, Li Yunjing agreed, saying, "Alright! I agree to make a 'Heavenly Oath' to work together for mutual benefit. Let's see who has the ability to leave here alive!"

"Ok!"

Without hesitation, Master Canglan immediately made a Heavenly Oath.

After listening, Li Yunjing said there was no problem, as this person had not tried to pull any tricks. He then followed the instructions of Master Canglan and made a vow to Heaven.

“Alright! Now that we’ve reached an agreement, I’ll tell you that the ‘Fountain of Life’ is hidden within this eerie mountain forest!”

Master Canglan said directly, "In this strange forest, there is a place underground where the 'Fountain of Life' is hidden."

Upon hearing this, Li Yunjing frowned. This was a case of searching blindly without any direction.

The thought of so many people behind him made him wonder if those Golden Core Realm experts would come and leave him with no chance.

When Li Yunjing voiced his concerns, Master Canglan sneered and said, "These people are too greedy. They want everything. They won't come here until they've wiped out all the fourth-tier spiritual items!"

On this point, Master Canglan was quite confident.

If Elder Zhou, Elder Wang, True Person Cangyue, True Person Cangsong and the like hadn't been so greedy, they would have already appeared here by now. What would be the point of Li Yunjing and True Person Canglan?
"Alright! What do you suggest? We can't just destroy all the trees, can we?"

Li Yunjing seemed to agree with the other party's explanation and asked a question.

"Let's go inside and find the largest tree spirit. The largest tree spirit can grow so well because it must have absorbed more 'life essence'!"

Master Canglan's expression turned grim as he finished speaking.

"Damn it! These damned tree spirits, are they going to devour our 'source of life'?"

Li Yunjing also imagined some terrible consequences and couldn't help but swear.

"How do I know?"

Master Canglan said something in an annoyed tone and then went back into the mountains.

Seeing this, Li Yunjing didn't say anything more and quickly followed.

As soon as the two entered the forest, they were attacked by the trees again. Each branch, like a long whip, cracked and snapped.

For safety's sake, Li Yunjing and Canglan Zhenren each used their metal-based supernatural powers to repeatedly cut down the branches. As for setting the mountain on fire, neither of them dared to do so.

Burning a large tree is not a big problem and is inconspicuous.

However, if the entire forest were set ablaze, the Golden Core cultivators in Jade Spring Manor, as well as that long-armed ape, are not blind. They would definitely be able to see what's happening here and come to see what's going on.

At that time, Li Yunjing and Canglan Zhenren will no longer need to search for the "Fountain of Life".

Without using fire to overcome wood, the efficiency is much lower.

Fortunately, this time it wasn't just Li Yunjing who made a move. The Canglan Zhenren joined in, and his strength was far superior to Li Yunjing's. The two of them attacked from the left and right, cutting down many large trees and even digging out their roots from the ground.

When it comes to digging, Li Yunjing's methods are far more sophisticated. In the places where the roots of trees are intertwined, the slightest tremor will loosen the sand and soil, causing the towering trees to lose their grip on the soil and rocks and tilt and collapse.

"Good! You're still a master of earth-type techniques!"

Master Canglan was greatly surprised, never expecting that Li Yunjing possessed such abilities.

"Hehe! Not bad, I have mixed spiritual roots!"

Li Yunjing gave a vague reply. In any case, he had no intention of telling Canglan Zhenren that he possessed a top-grade Five Elements Spiritual Root. He would keep this secret hidden for as long as possible.

And so, the two of them opened a path through the forest and headed into the mountains.

This mountain is not large, only about seven or eight miles in circumference.

Although they encountered many difficulties along the way, with the magical powers and treasures of Li Yunjing and Canglan Zhenren, they still managed to cut down tree demons one by one and enter the deepest part of the mountains and forests.

Upon arriving here, Li Yunjing and Canglan Zhenren stared in disbelief at the small valley before them.

There stood a giant tree, as tall as a dozens of stories high, standing alone in the valley, almost filling the small valley to the brim.

"Can the two of us beat this thing?"

Li Yunjing remained skeptical, and he looked at Canglan Zhenren and asked.

"Hehe! Now that things have come to this, what other choice do we have but to fight? I've shared such a huge benefit with you, not so you can get it for free, but we're both going to risk our lives!"

Master Canglan was also somewhat apprehensive, but with such benefits at hand, there was no room for retreat, especially since they hadn't even fought a single battle yet, and he was already giving up in the face of difficulty.

"it is good!"

Li Yunjing looked at the giant tree that resembled a huge mushroom, gritted his teeth, and finally agreed to take action.

Not to mention that Master Canglan was unwilling, Li Yunjing felt the same way.
Who could face the "source of life," give up the opportunity, and desert their post?
Li Yunjing and Canglan Zhenren channeled all their supernatural powers into themselves, activating all kinds of spiritual artifacts and treasures, and even putting their talismans and formations into use.

The two walked forward step by step, entering the valley, and headed towards the tree trunk, which was as thick as a building.

"Humans! How dare you trespass into my territory and attempt to seize my 'source of life'! You are courting death!"

When Li Yunjing and Canglan Zhenren appeared in the valley, a sharp cry came from the giant tree.

"Heh! Your 'source of life'? This is the 'source of life' of the Jade Spring Hermit. Your creation has been stolen by this tree. Do you think it's yours?"

Master Canglan sneered repeatedly, completely disregarding the words of the great tree.

While Canglan Zhenren was confronting the giant tree, Li Yunjing's divine sense continuously radiated forward, and he saw that there was a dark area below the tree trunk, which seemed to contain a tree hole.

The tree hole was pitch black, and even with his divine sense scanning it, Li Yunjing could hardly see what was inside.

However, in Li Yunjing's mind, he felt that this black hole seemed to have a close relationship with the root system underground of the giant tree.

However, because the giant tree was shrouded in the aura of green wood, it was difficult to see clearly what was inside, whether it was a passage leading underground or something else.

Li Yunjing could only barely sense a powerful life force, as if something was being nurtured within it.

"Could it be that this giant tree is about to take human form?"

Suddenly, Li Yunjing seemed to realize something, and his expression changed.

Plant-based demons have difficulty transforming into human form, but once they do, they all possess powerful supernatural abilities.

What stage is this giant tree in?
Is it coming out soon, or will it take a very long time?
What is its current strength level?
Thinking of this, Li Yunjing secretly communicated with Master Canglan, exchanging their views.

Master Canglan was quite surprised by Li Yunjing's keen judgment. He hadn't expected that a mere Foundation Establishment cultivator would have such insight!
The two instantly reached a consensus and acted simultaneously.

"Boom!"

Li Yunjing and Canglan Zhenren used all their strength, each unleashing their strongest "Five Elements Thunder Technique" and "True Water Technique" at the giant tree!

In mid-air, a lightning dragon and a water dragon struck the tree trunk almost simultaneously.

On that giant tree, endless "green wood energy" formed layers upon layers of miasma, seemingly unable to stop this power!

"Humans, you have angered me!"

Seemingly injured by the attacks of Li Yunjing and Canglan Zhenren, the giant tree swayed incessantly, emitting angry roars.

Countless branches on the tree trunk, like pillars reaching to the sky, bombarded Li Yunjing and Canglan Zhenren!

"Boom!"

Canglan Zhenren and Li Yunjing flashed around, constantly dodging the attacks. The ground was riddled with holes from the tree branches.

As the smoke and dust cleared, Li Yunjing saw the effects of the attack. Two gashes, each three or four zhang deep, appeared on the tree trunk, like black holes, from which green sap flowed freely.

Of course, this level of attack wouldn't do much damage to such a huge tree.

Even if it was hit dozens of times and had dozens of huge holes, it wouldn't pose a life-threatening danger to this tree demon. Fortunately, although this giant tree seemed to have strong vitality, it was immobilized and still easy to deal with. The tree demon's attacks were very simple, consisting of either branch attacks or the release of some miasma.

Such a simple attack method would likely be fatal for an ordinary Foundation Establishment cultivator, but for Li Yunjing and Canglan Zhenren, it was as clumsy as a fool, and they could toy with it however they wanted.

Half an hour later, the huge tree trunk was riddled with holes.

The attacks by Li Yunjing and Canglan Zhenren have already caused heavy losses to the giant tree.

Even with the tree spirit's immense vitality, this level of injury was already somewhat unbearable.

However, it's still unknown how long it will take to kill the tree demon. Li Yunjing and Canglan Zhenren don't have unlimited time to entangle themselves with this tree demon here.

"Azure Wave Sword Technique! Waves Soaring to the Nine Heavens!"

Finally, Master Canglan unleashed his full power. With a single slash of the "Canglan Divine Sword," a long river appeared above the giant tree in the void.

Canglan Zhenren stood on the long river, becoming one with his sword. With a tremor, the "Canglan Divine Sword" drew upon the primordial energy of the myriad waters, and with a graceful movement, appeared at the black hole in the giant tree, thrusting forward with a single sword strike.

"what……"

The black hole in the tree trunk let out a scream as soon as it was pierced, as if something inside had been severely injured!
The entire giant tree trembled, and countless branches formed an encirclement, attempting to envelop True Person Canglan and refine him.

"The Banner of Ten Thousand Poisons!"

At this critical moment, Li Yunjing also went all out. With a flick of his "Ten Thousand Poison Banner," a suction force drew the emerald miasma emanating from the giant tree into the banner.

As soon as the "Ten Thousand Poison Banner" was erected, emerald green miasma came from all directions, vying to enter the banner, instantly destroying one of the giant tree's powerful trump cards.

"it is good!"

With Li Yunjing's cooperation, Canglan Zhenren was much more relaxed. With a fierce slash of the "Canglan Divine Sword", countless branches broke under the sword.

Canglan Zhenren suddenly lunged forward, seemingly about to enter the black hole.

Seeing this, Li Yunjing suddenly unleashed the "Fire Dragon Divine Light Transformation," transforming into a fire dragon and shooting towards the black hole alongside Canglan Zhenren.

This black hole is about ten feet in size, and Li Yunjing and Canglan Zhenren can easily pass through it and enter.

As soon as the two entered the black hole, they realized that the space inside was enormous.

Inside the tree, countless veins connected the top and bottom, mysterious beyond compare. Li Yunjing and Canglan Zhenren could see them clearly, with emerald green sap flowing through the veins.

The structure inside the tree is extremely complex.

Li Yunjing and Canglan Zhenren entered the space, which was much smaller than the interior of the giant tree, like an ordinary person entering a skyscraper.

It is by no means easy for one person to climb up and down and figure out the structure inside.

"How to go?"

Li Yunjing asked curiously.

"down!"

After thinking for a moment, Master Canglan made a decision. He took the lead and used the "Canglan Divine Sword" to clear a path, severing the meridians and hollowing out the tree's structure as he descended.

With Master Canglan's help, Li Yunjing was happy to relax and followed closely behind as they descended.

"Boom!"

Suddenly, countless meridians burst open inside the tree, and a large amount of emerald green liquid surged out.

These emerald green liquids surged toward Li Yunjing and Canglan Zhenren, seemingly intent on drowning them in the green bubbles formed by the liquid.

Li Yunjing and Canglan Zhenren attacked one after another, wielding the "Azure Sea Listening to the Waves Sword" and the "Canglan Divine Sword" continuously. Countless sword energies shot out, and the bubbles formed by the liquid flowing from their meridians exploded one after another.

"Boom boom boom!"

Amidst the continuous sounds, Li Yunjing and Canglan Zhenren advanced with unstoppable momentum, continuing their ascent underground.

The two men hacked and slashed for a full quarter of an hour before finally seeing the vast and boundless world of roots.

Compared to the skyscraper-like trunks and canopies above, the root system continues to radiate throughout the entire mountainside.

Li Yunjing and Canglan Zhenren, located within the root system, were utterly shocked as their divine senses swept across the underground world.

It's too big!
The entire underground world is almost entirely controlled by a network of roots, which tightly bind the earth, forming a single entity.

Mountains are trees, and trees are mountains!
"I never imagined that the entire interior of the mountain was so intricately controlled by the root system!"

Li Yunjing couldn't help but exclaim in admiration.

"Hehe! Don't be so impressed by that. Look at that giant cocoon ahead. Could it be the primordial spirit of the giant tree?"

Master Canglan pointed ahead and said.

"Sever the roots, get inside, and destroy the giant cocoon!"

As soon as Li Yunjing finished speaking, the two of them unleashed their root systems almost simultaneously, charging towards the giant cocoon deep within.

"You actually found this place, trying to ruin my cultivation! I'll make sure you get away with this even if it means my death!"

The voice emanated once again from within the giant cocoon; it was the voice of the giant tree that had moved forward.

Li Yunjing and Canglan Zhenren truly found the location of the giant tree's primordial spirit.

This tree spirit was indeed transforming, wanting to break free of the tree body and move freely.

"Bing Fire Divine Thunder!"

Once underground, Li Yunjing was no longer afraid to use his fire-based supernatural powers. He immediately raised his hand and unleashed a divine lightning bolt. Instantly, the entire underground area shook violently, as if an earthquake had occurred.

Fortunately, the roots of giant trees around the site controlled the sandy soil, preventing earthquake cracks from appearing on the ground.

This "Bing Fire Divine Thunder" exploded heavily on the giant cocoon, shattering it into pieces, from which a pool of clear spring water flowed out.

This is precisely the "source of life" that Li Yunjing and Canglan Zhenren have been longing for.

Along with the "source of life," there was also a blurry humanoid creature, which was the new body that the giant tree had reshaped for itself.

Unfortunately, the giant tree still has a long way to go before it can take human form.

After the giant cocoon burst, the tree spirit's painstaking planning came to naught, and everything failed.

"The fountain of life!"

Upon seeing such a treasure, both Li Yunjing and Canglan Zhenren took action to collect all the flowing "life springs." During this process, Li Yunjing also grabbed the entire abandoned tree demon's new body!

As for the tree's primordial spirit, it naturally dared not remain in this useless body. A flash of emerald light appeared, and the tree demon's primordial spirit flew from the roots to the tree crown!
At this moment, neither Li Yunjing nor Canglan Zhenren had the time to pursue the giant tree's primordial spirit. Right now, the two of them were only thinking about collecting all the few remaining "sources of life".

Otherwise, they would all blend into the soil or be absorbed by the giant tree, which would be a waste.

Li Yunjing and Canglan Zhenren both possess water-based supernatural abilities, and their speed is extremely fast. They continuously remove the impurities and extract the "source of life".

The two men pursued different paths in their search for the "source of life."

Li Yunjing mostly collected these "sources of life" and stored them in jade bottles and jars for future use. He only took out a small amount to taste the flavor of the "sources of life".

But Canglan Zhenren was different. He grabbed the "Fountain of Life" and gulped it down, as if he were a person who had been thirsting for a long time and would die of thirst if he didn't drink all of the "Fountain of Life".

Looking at Canglan Zhenren's appearance, Li Yunjing had a vague sense of unease. It seemed that the old man was really about to recover to the Golden Core realm.

However, the two had a vow made in accordance with the Heavenly Dao, and they would not directly turn against each other here, so Li Yunjing was not afraid of him.

After they leave "Yuquan Villa", it remains to be seen who will win between the two!
Li Yunjing was full of confidence in this regard.

(End of this chapter)