Gou Zai Gaowu Shijie Cheng Shen

Chapter 234 The Tree Clan's Predicament, The Inner World!
The three followed Zhou Yang into the Spirit Fruit Garden, where they were greeted by a lush and verdant landscape.

Various green plants either clump together on the ground or climb upwards, clinging to the surrounding tall trees.

From those endearing green foliage, one can vaguely see fruits of various colors, vibrant and tempting.

Walking through the orchard, you can faintly smell various fragrant aromas, which makes you feel refreshed.

This is truly a treasure trove!
Not far into the Spirit Fruit Garden.

Under a small, verdant ancient tree with a trunk as hard and cracked as dragon scales, the group met Zhou Ren, the elder of the tree clan, who stood with his hands behind his back and a worried expression.

The ancient tree spirals upwards, with two brown fruits faintly visible among the branches.

A faint, mysterious light emanated from it, making it appear quite precious.

"Elder, Mr. Xu and the two brothers Hu have arrived."

"senior."

"Hello, senior."

After exchanging greetings, Zhou Ren waved to the three of them, calling them to the tree so they could look up.

"This tree is the Azure Spirit Tree, the most precious of all the treasure trees in my tree clan."

Its fruit is called Cangling Fruit, and eating it can open up a primordial world within the body.

Like the creation of the world in legend.

This inner world can store items, nurture all things, and also help its master communicate with the origin of the world and the primordial universe.

Upon hearing Zhou Ren's introduction, Xu Feng and the fox brothers almost simultaneously gaped open.

Does such a thing even exist in the world?

No, telling them about something so precious, aren't you afraid it will arouse the covetousness of both races?
"Such a treasure is truly miraculous, but I wonder if the elder intended to tell us this?"

Before Xu Feng could speak, Fox Da asked the question first.

Xu Feng glanced at Fox Big.

Not bad, a good mouthpiece.

Zhou Ren chuckled and looked at the three of them, especially Xu Feng: "Of course I have a reason. The three of you will follow me."

After exchanging glances, Xu Feng and the other two quickly followed.

Zhou Yang stood with his hands clasped, not following.

Xu Feng turned to look at Zhou Yang, but didn't ask any further questions. However, he already had a premonition.

really.

Led by Zhou Ren, the group ventured deep into the Spirit Fruit Garden and found an ancient cave in the back mountains.

Not long after entering the ancient cave, the view suddenly opened up.

A towering tree stood like a pillar piercing the sky.

This tree is about a thousand meters tall and several hundred meters thick, but it is not as lush as Xu Feng had imagined.

On the contrary, some branches and leaves are sparse, as if they are malnourished.

Look down.

On the ground, roots and stems twisted and gnarled, like giant, dark green dragons coiled up.

It is the giant root of this ancient tree that reaches for the sky.

"Hiss—" Fox Two gasped, "What a huge tree!"

Xu Feng glanced at Zhou Ren: "Elder Zhou, could this be the ancestral tree of the Tree Clan?"

Zhou Ren nodded slightly and sighed, "That's right, this is the foundation of my tree clan, and also the life source of my tree clan, the ancestral tree."

Xu Feng was shocked, but he didn't forget to observe Zhou Ren's state: "Why is Elder Zhou sighing at such a magnificent and miraculous scene?"

“Watch your step,” Zhou Ren said, shaking off the withered branches clinging to him.

Only then did everyone notice the ground hidden by the lush, expansive tree roots.

The ground of this vast world had inexplicably turned into a patch of yellow earth.

The soil was compacted and cracked, clearly indicating that it was no longer usable.

"How is this going?"

"how so?!"

Fox Da and Xu Feng exclaimed in surprise almost simultaneously.

Zhou Ren sighed: "Since a few years ago, the soil in my ancestral tree world has begun to lose nutrients."

Over the years, the Tree Clan has tried everything they could, but they have been unable to save this land.

As the soil cracks and crumbles, the ancestral roots will eventually die.

At that time, our people will become a tree without roots and water without a source.

It's only a matter of time before they perish.

Xu Feng asked in surprise, "Do you know why the soil loses nutrients? Has the tree race ever encountered this situation in the thousands of years?"

Zhou Ren shook his head slightly: "We don't know the reason yet."

However, our ancestral roots are embedded in the entire world and are closely related to the origin of the world.

If we're not mistaken, something is probably wrong with this world.

Our clan is currently reviewing clan records and searching through the long river of history for the reasons.

However, the emergency treatment of the ancestral realm and ancestral roots cannot be delayed.

The black soil that the humans sold last time had a significant effect on slowing down the decline of their ancestral roots.

Therefore, I have invited you all here today to be completely honest and to inform you of the situation of my Tree Clan.”

Upon hearing this, Xu Feng knew what the Tree Clan wanted to do.

But helping is helping, and trading is trading.

Although his demands might seem like taking advantage of someone's misfortune, he is not a saint.

If you can earn some benefits while helping others, that would be ideal.

Therefore, he clasped his hands and said, "Elder Zhou, why don't you just say what you want to do?"

Although we juniors have limited abilities, we would never stand by and watch someone die.

If we have the ability and the means to help, we will certainly do our utmost to assist.

Zhou Ren turned around and glanced at the group, then clasped his hands in a fist salute to Xu Feng and Fox Da and Fox Er, bowing deeply.

The three were so frightened that they quickly stepped aside.

Fox quickly waved his hand: "Senior, why do this! You absolutely mustn't!"

Just say what you want to say. If it's something we can do, we certainly won't refuse.

Zhou Ren sighed: "Firstly, our clan hopes to hire Mr. Xu as our clan's spirit medium."

To complete the trade on behalf of my race and the human race.

This requires the approval of the fox clan.

After all, Mr. Xu is also a spirit medium of the fox clan, and the tree clan wouldn't steal him away; they only hope for cooperation among the three parties.

Zhou Ren had clearly thought these words through beforehand, so he continued smoothly: "Secondly, the snowy region where the fox clan lives has many strange roots and branches growing in the Gobi Desert."

They are drought-resistant and have a strong vitality.

If you could help my tree clan find some spirit seeds to cultivate into new members.

Perhaps it will allow our race to survive under difficult conditions in the future.

He looked at the three of them and said, "We need your help with both of these things, and my Tree Clan will certainly not treat you unfairly."

For example, as you can see, there are still many spiritual fruits in that spiritual fruit garden.

That precious Azure Spirit Fruit was prepared for Mr. Xu.

As for the remaining spiritual fruits, the fox clan can freely pick ten kinds, fifty in total.

I only hope that the three of you can lend your full assistance and save our race from the crisis of extinction.

After exchanging glances, Xu Feng and Fox Da and Fox Er simultaneously frowned and pondered.

Generous gifts signify heavy responsibilities.

Those who take people have short hands and eat people with soft mouths.

These things are not easy to carry.

However, he would not refuse; Xu Feng had his eye on the Azure Spirit Fruit at first glance.

However, he did not rush to agree. Instead, he pondered for a moment before clasping his hands and saying, "What you wish for, senior, is not difficult. Why such a grand gesture? This makes me feel quite apprehensive."

Zhou Ren smiled slightly: "The generous gift represents the sentiments of my Tree Clan."

We know quite a bit about Mr. Xu's character from the fox clan, and he deserves to be treated with the utmost courtesy.

"Since you trust me so much, I have no reason to refuse."

"Only the fox clan..."

Xu Feng turned to look at Fox.

Fox shook his head: "Elder Hu Lang said before he left that Brother Xu is now a guest elder of our clan."

You are free to handle all matters outside on your own; there's no need to consult us. The fox clan trusts your choices.

Fox Two nodded: "I believe it too!"

Zhou Ren was even more surprised upon hearing this and looked at Xu Feng.

A guest elder of the fox clan?
He quickly replied, “Hehe, if Mr. Xu is willing to become a spirit medium of my Tree Clan, my Tree Clan is just in need of a guest elder!”

Fox Big and Fox Two, standing to the side, were immediately speechless.

We're not competitors, so it shouldn't be that serious, right?

Xu Feng quickly clasped his hands in a fist and said, "Senior, there's no need for that. I agree."

As for the matter of the guest elders, let's see how our first transaction goes first.

"What if the younger generation fails to meet the Tree Clan's requirements?"

“No! I believe in Mr. Xu!” Zhou Ren said firmly with a smile. “Even if the final transaction does not meet the expectations of my Tree Clan, I will accept it.”

Seeing this, Xu Feng stopped refusing. With his current status, he could buy most things.

Since the Tree Clan trusts him, why should he undermine them?

Xu Feng smiled and agreed, "Alright, in that case, I accept."

“My fox clan agrees as well,” Fox King quickly replied.

Upon hearing this, Zhou Ren burst into laughter, his laughter shaking the withered branches: "Hahaha! Good! Good!"

This is a joyous occasion; let's raise a toast!

"Quickly! The three of you, please come outside. First, inform the clansmen of this matter, and then we will have a celebration!"

Xu Feng smiled and nodded: "I will follow Elder Zhou's arrangements."

night.

Wooden villa.

On the balcony, Xu Feng and Hu Da stood side by side.

Watching the fireflies rising and falling like a galaxy from the forest, they discussed in hushed tones about the tree race's actions.

Fox Da exclaimed, "The Tree Clan has really gone all out this time. We've heard our clan elders talk about the Azure Spirit Fruit before."

It is a fruit that can only be consumed by each successive chieftain of the Tree Clan.

There were two fruit trees on the Nako tree; presumably, the other one was reserved for the next clan leader.

Xu Feng asked curiously, "Do you know what the current patriarch of the Tree Clan's cultivation level is?"

Fox Da then said something surprising: "I've never heard of it, but the Tree Clan's Azure Spirit Fruit will only bear fruit after the previous clan leader dies."

"Huh?" Xu Feng's mouth dropped open in astonishment, then he frowned and said, "So, the Tree Clan is currently leaderless?"

Fox Da shook his head slightly, recalling the various kinds of knowledge he had learned from the human race in the past few months:
"That's not the case. The Tree Clan has an elder council system."

In fact, most clan affairs are decided after discussions among the three elders.

The clan leader is merely a representative of military strength.

At this point, Fox Da suddenly paused and carefully looked around.

He twitched his ears and listened carefully before whispering to Xu Feng, "I've heard that each patriarch of the Tree Clan eventually becomes a nutrient component of the ancestral root."

A look of surprise flashed across Xu Feng's face, but his doubts deepened.

Does each clan chief become a component of the ancestral roots?

Why does the Azure Spirit Fruit only bear fruit after the clan leader dies?

Or perhaps the fox clan legend is wrong, and the tree clan chief did not become nourishment for the ancestral root.

Instead, it fed the tree with its own body, becoming nourishment for the Azure Spirit Fruit.

After saying a few words, Fox shook his head: "But none of that matters. What matters is that the Azure Spirit Fruit is truly very precious."

If you could obtain it, it would definitely be of great benefit to your cultivation.

Xu Feng asked with a puzzled look, "If there are two Azure Spirit Fruits, but only one clan leader, where does the remaining fruit go each year?"

Fox shook his head: "I don't know about that. The Tree Clan has always been quite mysterious."

Xu Feng nodded slightly, suppressing his anticipation for the Azure Spirit Fruit: "What are your thoughts on the matter of the ancestral root soil loss, Brother Hu?"

Fox Da stroked the fur on his chin: "I don't think the Tree Clan is talking nonsense."

If we were to say which of the various races in this world is most perceptive of the changes in the world and its environment...

That must be the Tree Clan.

No race is more closely connected to the world than they are.

If they say there's something wrong with the world, then there really is something wrong.

This matter is extremely important, and it concerns all races in this world. I must request leave to return to my tribe and report this to the elders as soon as possible.”

Xu Feng nodded: "Okay, I'll ask for leave for Lao Yue for you."

Fox nodded and said with a smile, "Then I thank you very much, Brother Xu."

Xu Feng waved his hand, but then humbly asked, "By the way, Brother Hu, please enlighten me. What exactly is this so-called origin of the world that Elder Zhou mentioned during the day?"

"Oh, this is an ancient legend passed down from our race."

Legend has it that before the chaos was created, heaven and earth were a chaotic sphere.

Like the legend of humankind creating the world, the world was born from chaos, divided into heaven and earth, and all things were born.

And that chaos is the origin of the world.

After the creation of heaven and earth, the origin did not disappear, but was hidden in a place where nothing in the world could perceive it, secretly influencing everything in heaven and earth.

Those who are favored by the origin of the world will be blessed with natural good fortune and everything will go smoothly.

If one is hated by the origin of the world, many calamities or even vague things like curses will occur.

However, these are all legends, and I've never seen a real case.

Xu Feng nodded slightly.

This is similar to the concepts of merit and fortune in myths and legends on Earth.

It seems that the legends of various ethnic groups are all quite similar.

Therefore, it is clear that the theory of the origin of heaven and earth is by no means a mere myth.

Zhou Ren seemed to have said that if one could consume the Cangling Fruit, one could create a world within one's body and communicate with the origin of the world.
He was determined to get the Azure Spirit Fruit!
The Tree Clan certainly didn't disappoint Xu Feng.

The next morning, Zhou Yang appeared with the Cangling Fruit.

After solemnly handing the fruit to Xu Feng, Zhou Yang bowed three times, his tall figure bending down repeatedly, leaving Xu Feng bewildered: "Brother Yang, what are you doing?"

Zhou Yang stood up, clasped his hands in greeting, and said sincerely, "First bow, on behalf of the many members of the Tree Clan, thank you, Four Elders!"
My second bow is to apologize for my despicable behavior the day before yesterday. Please forgive me, elders!
The third bow: "May the clan elders save my tree clan!"

The two foxes standing nearby were both moved and deeply sympathetic.

Xu Feng was also slightly moved and quickly helped Zhou Yang up: "There's no need for that. Since I've already agreed, I will definitely do my best. Brother Yang, please rest assured."

Zhou Yang clasped his hands in a fist and smiled, "I trust Mr. Xu completely, but I must still show due respect and say what needs to be said."

Xu Feng smiled and asked, "So, did you bring the transaction list needed for the Tree Clan's first transaction?"

“Here it is.” Zhou Yang quickly pulled a piece of bark from between the branches.

"Uh..." Xu Feng hesitated for a moment, then took the bark, feeling something was off. "Isn't the bark of the tree race equivalent to the skin of a human?"

Fox Two, who was standing nearby, originally wanted to come over and take a look.

Upon hearing this, he immediately moved away.

Zhou Yang quickly explained, "They are not the same, they are not the same. These are made from old leather."

Xu Feng laughed and said, "Just kidding, it's fine. Every ethnic group has its own customs, and I can accept them all."

After putting away the list, Xu Feng sat down to the side.

Then, Zhou Yang handed a box of spirit fruits to the fox clan: "This is a deposit for the fox clan."

Xu Feng watched this scene with considerable envy.

Actually, he's also quite lacking in spirit fruits.

But after touching the ring, he realized that the Azure Spirit Fruit was more precious.

Never mind, one shouldn't be too greedy.

This Azure Spirit Fruit is worth more than a thousand or a hundred other spirit fruits.

At worst, we can just exchange for spirit fruits during a second trade with the Tree Clan.

Xu Feng didn't expect that, just as he was thinking this...

Zhou Yang then took out a wooden box and turned to look at Xu Feng:

"Fourth Elder, this is the Third Elder's private collection. He asked me to give it to you as a congratulatory gift for your breakthrough in cultivation."

"There's more?!" Xu Feng was both surprised and delighted, but hesitated. "The Azure Spirit Fruit is already precious enough. I really can't take any more."

"No!" Zhou Yang smiled and stuffed the wooden box into Xu Feng's hands. "This matter has nothing to do with the Tree Clan."

"The Azure Spirit Fruit is the betrothal gift from the clan, while these ten spirit fruits are a congratulatory gift from the elders. Each is separate."

After thinking about it for a moment, Xu Feng decided to accept it.

Since the other party has gone to such lengths, it would seem hypocritical for him to refuse again.

Moreover, since the tree race trusts him so much, he will naturally do everything in his power to help them.

The friendship we share will surely be repaid in the future.

at last.

After all the transactions were completed, Xu Feng took his leave and embarked on his return journey with Fox Da and Fox Er.

Halfway there, Fox Da parted ways at the outpost and headed towards the fox clan.

Fox Two followed Xu Feng all the way back to Base Nine.

As soon as he got home, Xu Feng couldn't wait to call his master.

"Master, your disciple misses you."

"Spit it out if you have something to say, stop pretending."

"Alright, hehe, Master, do you know about the Azure Spirit Fruit?"

"Azure Spirit Fruit?!"

Xu Feng rarely heard Li Yuanying so shocked, and immediately knew that this fruit must be extraordinary.

Xu Feng quickly explained, "That's right, the Tree Clan gave it to me to be their elder and spirit medium."

Li Yuanying: "."

The silence lasted so long that Xu Feng thought his master had hung up the phone: "Hello? Master? Are you still there?"

"Yes, I am here. This fruit is very precious."

Don't hesitate, take it as soon as possible.

Remember, don't tell anyone about this.

It's best not to tell even your family.

Xu Feng's heart skipped a beat: "Uh, Master, what about our conversation?"

“I’ll handle it,” Li Yuanying said softly. “You’re lucky, kid. This fruit is a bridge to the Star God realm.”

"Hehe, looks like I'm going to win my bet."

After hanging up the phone, Xu Feng took out the Cangling Fruit and swallowed it in two gulps without hesitation.

however.

Xu Feng waited for three or four hours, but there was no change in his body whatsoever.

Nothing happened.

Xu Feng even began to have some doubts: "Damn, are the Tree Clan playing a trick on me?"

But just as he was thinking that...

suddenly.

Xu Feng felt as if something had exploded in his head.

next moment.

He rolled his eyes and fainted.

I do not know how long it has been.

Xu Feng regained his senses after a moment of confusion.

He felt as if he were in a dream.

In his dream, he was always in an endless, dark space, drifting aimlessly in the dust.

Until one day, a shooting star suddenly crashed down on him.

immediately.

He felt a jolt throughout his body, and then his entire body began to swell and change.

He began to grow infinitely large, as if he had turned into countless fragments, spreading out in all directions.

at the same time.

These slag particles kept colliding and tumbling inside his body.

It burst forth with powerful energy and magical light.

With a series of collisions of energy.

He was like he had just exploded.

Larger particles in the body begin to absorb smaller particles.

The smaller slag particles also began to combine with each other.

It is unknown how long this outbreak lasted.

someday.

A small piece of slag suddenly absorbed some strange substances and began to spin and differentiate rapidly.

Until it became a chaotic sphere.

He then regained consciousness.

At the same time, a chaotic sphere appeared in his dantian.

The sphere was a chaotic mix of blue and white, like a blue and white marble, gently rotating in his dantian.

At the same time, countless streams of vital energy converged into a sea, lifting the strange ball and causing it to rotate continuously around the sphere.

Xu Feng sat up and examined himself, finding that apart from the extra sphere, he hadn't changed at all.

Xu Feng scratched his head: "Could this be a kidney stone?"

But I've never heard of gallstones growing in the dantian, and in such an abstract and mysterious way.

"It seems that this is the inner world that Elder Zhou was talking about."

Xu Feng said thoughtfully.

"But what's the use of this thing?"

Xu Feng had an idea and began to study it.

"Huh? My Qi and blood have increased by 1000 cc?"

"Their strength seems to have increased as well."

Xu Feng tried using the gene cultivation method again.

"Huh? Holy crap, one round of the technique can increase your Qi and Blood points by 9?"
I can feel more cosmic energy now!

“There seem to be some subtle changes in mental strength as well.”

"Moreover, the divine fire is even closer to level 5!!"

After carefully examining it, Xu Feng was pleasantly surprised to discover something.

It feels like I've been enhanced in every way!
And this change will become increasingly powerful as the inner world evolves.

That's right, the inner world can evolve!
This was the first thing he felt after waking up.

It was as if a voice in the vastness told him: That's how things are.

Two days later.

A small gathering or banquet.

Xu Feng and his group gathered at the clubhouse, chatting and getting together as usual.

After eating, drinking, and having fun, the group wanted to have a friendly spar to see how their skills had improved recently.

However, after learning that Xu Feng would not be participating, everyone became dissatisfied.

Zhou Xian was the first to twist his neck and move his wrists: "What's going on?"
Old Xu, you've only just advanced to the intermediate-level War God, why are you already backing down? I still want to get my revenge.

“That’s right,” Dongfang Xu said with a smile, stretching his waist. “I was brutally beaten by you and Li Wen before.”

We've both made some big breakthroughs this time, and I was just about to use you as a practice subject.

I didn't expect you to chicken out. How boring.

“Exactly,” Li Tianlang said eagerly, “I just finished the cleansing of the Divine Cleansing Pool a couple of days ago, and I’m itching to try it out.”

Sun Liu's eyes widened immediately: "Didn't they say that spots in the Cleansing Pool were very rare? How come you and Lao Xu both got them?"

Li Tianlang glanced at him: "You risked your life for it, are you envious?"

He then looked at Xu Feng and asked, "What's wrong with you?"

Everyone looked at Xu Feng with curiosity.

Xu Feng smiled and waved his hand: "It's meaningless. My current strength far surpasses yours."

The sparring is just about beating up noobs, so I'm not participating. You guys play.

"Damn it! You son of a bitch!"

"What a show-off!"

"I thought he was really scared, but it turns out he was just pretending."

"It feels numb, Lao Xu, I've never seen this side of you before?"

"What? You've become arrogant after becoming a mid-level War God."

Lu Fei, standing to the side, covered her mouth and laughed while simply moving her hands and feet.

(End of this chapter)