While in Battle Through the Heavens, one can pre-appoint oneself as an emperor.

Chapter 344 The Bodhi Tree

Time flies like a galloping horse, and the sun and moon are like falling flowers and flowing water.

In the blink of an eye, Venerable Tianhuo and the others had been waiting outside the Bodhi Ancient Tree for a full forty-five days.

On this day, after more than a month of quiet waiting, the ancient Bodhi tree finally stirred again.

"Splash—"

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As the ancient tree's branches swayed in the breeze, a figure slowly emerged under the watchful eyes of the crowd.

With just one glance, everyone present widened their eyes slightly, their expressions of shock evident.

"Peak of the Ninth Revolution Dou Zun?!"

"How is this possible!"

"No, this is fake, I must still be in an illusion!"

As the strongest individuals in the arena revealed Cao Ying's current cultivation level, a commotion immediately erupted among the crowd.

Especially the Soul Jade, whose face turned extremely ugly, as if it had swallowed a dead rat.

He had previously offered sarcastic words of comfort to Venerable Tianhuo, but deep down he never imagined that Cao Ying could actually obtain such an opportunity.

Seeing Cao Ying's strength increase dramatically is even more painful than seeing one's own cultivation level regress—

Meeting everyone's gaze, Cao Ying could see their confusion and shock, but she didn't care. Only a hint of emotion flashed in her eyes.

To outsiders, it seemed as if she had only spent a month and a half in the Bodhi Tree, but only she and Chen Xiao knew that their souls had undergone a hundred reincarnations and trials within the Bodhi Tree.

Throughout countless reincarnations, they have experienced both premature death and glory. Cao Ying is extremely grateful to have Chen Xiao by her side; otherwise, she might have long since been lost in those cycles of reincarnation.

After all, in terms of talent, she is indeed among the top in the continent.

However, she is somewhat lacking in terms of temperament.

Fortunately, after experiencing this hundred lifetimes of reincarnation, all her shortcomings were made up for, and a solid foundation was laid for her future cultivation, allowing her potential to be infinitely amplified.

Looking back at the lush Bodhi tree, Cao Ying couldn't help but recall the various scenes she had experienced in her countless reincarnations, and her eyes crinkled with laughter.

"Master!"

Venerable Tianhuo quickly led his men closer, looking at Hunyu and the others with a wary expression.

Cao Ying's transformation easily evokes the Three Jewels of Bodhi, and only such an opportunity could bring about such a qualitative change in her in such a short time.

With such an experience, how could others not envy it?

Therefore, it's inevitable that some wicked thoughts will arise.

For example, we learned from her how to attract the favor of the ancient Bodhi tree!

"Tianhuo, don't be nervous. I am not the same as before. Make preparations, we will return in a while."

Cao Ying smiled and spoke.

Even if she didn't have that many trump cards, with the people present, none of them could threaten her with her current strength.

Not to mention that Chen Xiao and Jiu Xuan were secretly protecting them.

Heavenly Fire Venerable also reacted, his vigilance vanished instantly, replaced by a mocking expression, as if he were looking forward to Soul Jade and the others making trouble.

Across from him, Hun Yu's face was ashen. He took a deep breath and managed to suppress the disappointment in his heart for the time being.

As long as the ancient Bodhi tree still exists, they still have a chance.

Cao Ying simply had the advantage of being ahead of the game!

On the other hand, the group led by Jiu Feng in the Heavenly Demon Phoenix team couldn't hold back any longer. They exchanged glances, and finally Jiu Feng took out another jade slip and crushed it under her sleeve.

However, several minutes passed without him receiving any reply, which made Jiu Feng frown deeply.

"Why is there still no news? Could something have happened to the clan?"

"With our clan leader in charge, who can threaten my Heavenly Phoenix Clan?"

"Perhaps it's because the presence of an ancient Bodhi tree here is quite unique, which is why communication is impossible."

The group whispered amongst themselves.

What they didn't know was that the Heavenly Demon Phoenix Clan had already been removed from the Beast Domain, and those Heavenly Demon Phoenixes who had temporarily escaped the calamity had all been taken back to Dragon Island. Who would care about them anymore?

Even if those Heavenly Demon Phoenixes wanted to, they were powerless to do so.

Inside the ancient Bodhi tree.

Chen Xiao did not go out with Cao Ying.

One reason is that he wanted to conceal his true strength.

To outsiders, having the strength of a late-stage four-star Dou Sheng is already sufficient.

Holding back a little might give the Soul Clan and other forces a pleasant surprise.

Furthermore, he also had matters to discuss with the Bodhi Tree.

At this moment, within that special space, a verdant tree spirit stretched out a branch, swaying around Chen Xiao as if asking, "Why haven't you left yet?"

Chen Xiao smiled. "Bodhi, have you ever thought about changing your life? For example, first gather spiritual energy, and then—transform into human form!"

The spirituality of the Bodhi Ancient Tree is undoubtedly much stronger than that of the Nine Profound Golden Thunder before it gathered its spirit, making it easier to communicate with. However, it seems that for this reason, it has never considered the matter of gathering spirit and transforming it into human form, as if its thoughts on this matter have been completely sealed away.

I never even considered it, let alone succeeded in gathering spiritual energy; the difficulty is unimaginable.

Upon hearing Chen Xiao's words, the emerald green branch that had been swaying in front of it froze in mid-air for a long time before it suddenly shrank back with a "whoosh".

"Splash—"

The tree spirit shook violently, and an indescribable surge of excitement clearly entered Chen Xiao's soul.

This is true of all living things: those involved are often confused, while bystanders see things clearly.

Some things, even if they seem easy to make connections to, may remain unnoticed for a lifetime if no one points them out.

Similar to the previous state of the Nine Profound Golden Thunder, before being corrupted by the negative emotions of that Dou Di, the Bodhi Ancient Tree appeared once every thousand years to make its presence known on the continent and leave some opportunities before venturing deep into the earth's core, traversing it day after day and year after year.

Why do this?

do not know!

Why is this pattern so consistent?

I don't know either!

It's as if they've been programmed with some kind of fixed routine. Although they are incredibly powerful, they are always trapped in invisible constraints and have never truly lived for themselves.

At this moment, Chen Xiao's words shattered the ancient silence like a thunderbolt. Those thoughts that seemed to have been naturally sealed were like new shoots breaking through the soil, growing and spreading wildly in the tree spirit's consciousness.

significance!

The meaning of life!

The lush green branches trembled violently, the leaves rustling, not in anger, but in a mixture of extreme ecstasy and bewilderment.

It stretched out a new branch, gently touching Chen Xiao's sleeve, conveying a clear message.

feasible?"

"Unsure, but if we don't try, how will we know the answer?"

Chen Xiao condensed a wisp of gentle battle qi at his fingertips, which gently swirled around the Bodhi branch. "You are a spiritual being of heaven and earth, rich in spiritual energy. Logically speaking, you shouldn't be confined to this form."

"You should be able to sense Jiu Xuan hiding outside. Her true form is Jiu Xuan Golden Thunder. Before gathering spirits, her situation was very similar to yours. Both of you possessed extremely powerful strength, but lacked the intelligence of humans. If you are interested, I can let her in to chat with you."

A thousand words are not as good as seeing it with your own eyes.

Having Jiu Xuan communicate with the Bodhi Tree would be far more effective than Chen Xiao's empty talk here.

After all, the Bodhi Tree and the Nine Mysteries are, in some ways, of the same kind.

The ancient Bodhi tree did not reply, but simply left an entrance in this space.

Without the negative influence of the Dou Di, his entire body was filled with peace and holiness, and he no longer posed a danger.

Of course, this only means that He will no longer attack proactively. If anyone dares to make a move against Him, they should still be prepared to be whipped to death by a single branch.

"Jiuxuan, come in."

Chen Xiao sent out a telepathic message, and soon Jiu Xuan's figure appeared at the entrance.

"elder brother."

"Hmm, Bodhi seems a bit confused about the matter of gathering spirits and transforming them into human form. You have the most experience in this area, so why don't you talk to him about it?"

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Before encountering Chen Xiao and Zi Yan, Jiu Xuan had tried countless times to gather spiritual energy, so the claim that he was experienced was not untrue.

Jiu Xuan nodded.

Just as Chen Xiao was wondering how she would communicate with the Bodhi Tree, he saw that Jiu Xuan was surrounded by golden light, and in the dazzling light, she had transformed into the shape of a golden thunder dragon.

Fortunately, the space was large enough to accommodate her.

"roar!"

A golden thunder dragon hovered in mid-air, its roars echoing throughout the space.

"Splash—"

—

The jade-like tree spirit swayed continuously.

Two voices intertwined, one wave subsiding before another rose again—

Their way of communicating, hmm—

I don't understand it, but it sounds impressive!

Chen Xiao didn't say anything to disturb him, letting Jiu Xuan do as he pleased.

Under Chen Xiao's watchful gaze, the two communicated for nearly a quarter of an hour before Jiu Xuan finally transformed into human form amidst a burst of golden light.

"Brother, He is willing to temporarily give up his power to try this once. Moreover, His energy is not only vast but also very pure and gentle, making it easy to absorb. It doesn't even need to be refined into pills to help you quickly improve your strength. However, you need to be prepared. If outsiders find out about this, the consequences will be unimaginable."

Jiu Xuan looked serious; this was the first time Chen Xiao had ever seen her so solemn since she took human form.

Suppressing his overwhelming joy, Chen Xiao nodded slightly.

"Don't worry, I will make all the necessary preparations. I won't start anything without absolute certainty."

The energy obtained from Jiu Xuan was already extremely terrifying, enough to refine multiple Thunder Tribulation Pills.

However, compared to the Bodhi Ancient Tree, Jiu Xuan's energy is only the tip of the iceberg.

It's important to know that the Bodhi Tree's battle record is verifiable!

He once faced an attack from a Dou Di powerhouse. Even though the opponent was already seriously injured, he was still a genuine Dou Di!

The Bodhi Ancient Tree not only withstood the opponent's attack, but also joined forces with another Dou Di powerhouse to kill the heavily injured Dou Di after he appeared!

Perhaps his role in this process was limited, but even so, his record is still unprecedented!

If the news that the Bodhi Ancient Tree is willing to temporarily relinquish some of its power and attempt to gather spiritual energy and take human form were to leak out, those attracted would not be the Dou Zun powerhouses from outside, but even beings like the Void Devouring Flame would probably go crazy for it.

Throughout the entire continent, perhaps only the Old Dragon Emperor, Gu Yuan, and the Soul Emperor could restrain themselves to some extent.

Therefore, faced with such enormous benefits, Chen Xiao must be cautious and make thorough preparations before proceeding.

Thoughts raced through Chen Xiao's mind, and after much deliberation, he finally came up with a general plan.

"Bodhi, please give me a way to contact you. I will contact you again after I have finalized my plan and made all the necessary preparations."

Upon hearing this, the tree spirit trembled slightly.

Before long, a two-foot-long emerald green branch swept into the space and hovered in front of Chen Xiao.

Through the emotions conveyed by the Bodhi tree, Chen Xiao quickly realized that by using this branch and leaves to communicate with the Bodhi tree through thought, he could make the Bodhi tree perceive him.

"That would be perfect. I'll contact you again once I'm ready!" Chen Xiao nodded and put the branches and leaves in front of him into his storage ring.

"Splash—"

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The tree spirit trembled again, as if in response.

Immediately following, amidst a buzzing sound, emerald green light spots rose up, and among them were none other than Bodhi seeds, one of the three treasures of Bodhi!

Just like when he had the Bodhi Tree help him refine it before, a total of thirty-six Bodhi seeds quietly floated in the air in front of Chen Xiao.

your"

Chen Xiao chuckled and nodded. With a wave of his hand, the Bodhi seeds that were floating in mid-air seemed to be summoned and gathered in his palm with a "whoosh".

Thank you!

Chen Xiao put away the Bodhi seeds, clasped his hands in thanks, and expressed his heartfelt gratitude.

His gains from this trip to the desolate ancient domain surpassed any opportunity he had ever had before!

One can experience all three treasures of Bodhi.

Not only him, but also Cao Ying.

Both of them experienced a terrifying boost in strength, soul power, and even temperament and many insights, saving them countless years of arduous cultivation.

The matter of gathering spiritual energy from the Bodhi Ancient Tree was also successfully settled. This was an opportunity that would allow Chen Xiao to quickly climb to the top of the continent, something that anyone would envy!

"Bodhi, Jiu Xuan and I should leave now. Wait for my news."

"Buzzing"

The ancient Bodhi tree did not try to stop it, nor did it seem to understand this. It emitted a buzzing sound, and then, a passage appeared in this space.

"Goodbye!"

"Farewell!" Jiu Xuan followed Chen Xiao's example, clasped his hands in a fist salute to the tree spirit, and then quickly followed Chen Xiao, leaping out of this space.

outside world.

When the ancient Bodhi tree gifted the Bodhi seed to Chen Xiao, everyone saw the ancient Bodhi tree sway and couldn't help but feel anticipation, gazing longingly at the towering tree that blotted out the sky.

However, after a long time, nothing they expected happened.

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The teams looked around, staring at each other in bewilderment.

"What's going on?"

"You're asking me? Who should I ask?"

Although no one spoke, the meaning conveyed in their eyes was vividly portrayed.

"Buzzing"

When the ancient Bodhi tree trembled violently again, everyone, despite being tormented, immediately looked towards it, and their previously exhausted expectations rose again.

"There's movement!" Seeing rings of emerald green light spreading from the base of the ancient Bodhi tree, the ground seemed to turn into a medicinal liquid as the light spread, and someone exclaimed in surprise.

"Could it be that the Three Jewels of Bodhi are about to appear!"

"No matter what, I must get one of them!"

"No, the Bodhi tree is about to burrow underground!"

Some people are still fantasizing, while others have already discovered that the ancient Bodhi tree is slowly seeping into the ground along with the liquid on the surface.

Once the Bodhi Tree is buried underground, even a Dou Sheng (Battle Saint) expert cannot find it. In other words, to see it again, one must wait until the Bodhi Tree reappears, but even in the most orderly period of ancient times, it would take a thousand years.

Resentment, confusion, and disbelief!

The scene was filled with all sorts of cruelty, yet no one dared to step forward to stop them.

Cao Ying gazed at the ancient Bodhi tree that was gradually merging into the ground, and murmured softly, "Thank you!"

Her enlightenment under the Bodhi tree filled in her gaps and unleashed her full potential.

The Bodhi Heart within her body allowed her to easily cross the Dou Sheng Pass, a barrier that countless Dou Zun powerhouses could only dream of, and quickly catch up with Chen Xiao and the others.

All these benefits made Cao Ying extremely grateful to the ancient Bodhi tree.

"boom!"

Under the watchful eyes of everyone, the ancient Bodhi tree finally disappeared into the ground. As the last ray of emerald light vanished, the grassland once again became empty.

"Unfortunately, we have no chance to see the Three Jewels of Bodhi."

Looking at the slowly returning empty ground, Jiu Feng sighed softly, looking quite regretful.

The speaker may have been unintentional, but the listener was certainly paying attention.

Immediately, many subtle glances were cast toward Cao Ying.