“The Ancient Bodhi Tree?” The words of the Treasure Mountain Elder fell like a bomb, instantly causing a commotion throughout the great hall. Some of the strong were so shocked that they stood up in excitement…
The Ancient Bodhi Tree, if one were to rank the greatest treasures on the continent, it would certainly be within the top three! In ancient texts, it was also known as the Wisdom Recycle Tree. This tree grows a ring every thousand years, and when it reaches a hundred rings, it ripens. Over such a long period, time can erode anything, but the Ancient Bodhi Tree stands outside of time. It is one of the oldest species on the continent…
It is said that the Ancient Bodhi Tree appears once every thousand years, and each appearance brings tremendous shockwaves across the continent. Throughout history, there have been instances where even Saint-level experts have perished fighting over it. According to some ancient records, there appears to be only one Ancient Bodhi Tree in the world. It possesses its own wisdom, and after each appearance, it will hide deep within the earth’s core, where no one can find it. But when the time comes again, it reappears in the world.
Standing near the Ancient Bodhi Tree, one becomes a Sage! This is not an empty statement. The Ancient Bodhi Tree contains the Bodhi Heart. Those who obtain it will have their hearts transmuted into Bodhi, and becoming a Sage is as easy as lifting a hand. This is no rumor, for there was once a strong individual with great fortune who consumed the Bodhi Heart. Originally possessing mediocre talent, merely at the level of a two-star Douzong, this individual broke through all barriers with shocking speed, reaching the Saint stage in less than five years, stunning the continent!
Such god-like effects are enough to drive everyone to madness. Whoever obtains the Bodhi Heart has a surefire pass to reach the Saint stage and join the elite ranks of the world! Even if one sets aside the Bodhi Heart, even the Bodhi Seed, which is slightly inferior, greatly increases the chances of ascending to the Saint stage. Though not as powerful as the Bodhi Heart, it is still a irresistible temptation for those at the peak of Douzong. After all, breaking through to the Semi-Saint stage is extremely difficult and perilous. Even those at the peak of Douzong, dedicating their entire lives, may never reach it. At such times, a single Bodhi Seed is enough to drive them wild.
Considering all these factors, the allure of the Ancient Bodhi Tree for top-tier experts is almost maddening. One can imagine the turmoil this news will cause in the Central Plains.
“Whoosh…” As Xiao Yan’s eyes filled with shock, the Pharmacist Elder beside him also released a long breath. He could sense the disbelief in his voice. Clearly, even with his composure, he found it hard to calm down. “So it is indeed the Ancient Bodhi Tree…”
Xiao Yan nodded slightly, his fingers touching his Storage Ring. Inside, he had a Bodhi Seed. It was said that the Bodhi Seed could sense the presence of the Ancient Bodhi Tree, but why hadn’t he felt anything? Was it because of the distance?
In the center of the hall, the Treasure Mountain Elder saw the awe on everyone’s faces at his news. He smiled, for the Ancient Bodhi Tree even tempted him. If not for the peril of its emergence, he would almost be willing to venture there himself.
“Treasure Mountain Elder, do you know where the Ancient Bodhi Tree will appear?” After a moment of silence, someone finally asked. With this question, all eyes focused on the elder. If he didn’t answer, someone might act impulsively, driven by the lure of the Bodhi Tree.
“Hehe, rest assured, since I’ve spoken, I won’t hide anything.” The Treasure Mountain Elder knew what they were thinking and wouldn’t jest about it. “The location of the Ancient Bodhi Tree is not unfamiliar; it is in the Barbaric Ancient Domain in the northeast border of the Central Plains.”
“The Barbaric Ancient Domain?” Gasps echoed in the hall, and those who had sat back now hesitated, sitting down again.
“To think it would be in such a dangerous place…” Xiao Yan frowned. The name “Barbaric Ancient Domain” was well-known to him. It is the most ancient place on the Dou Qi continent, and a forbidden area for all humans. The weather is harsh, and the air is filled with poison. Beasts lurk everywhere, many having survived from ancient times. These beasts are formidable, rivaling even the most powerful races in the Magic Beast realm, save for the Vast Void Ancestral Dragons. Even the Sky Demon Bird Clan would find it perilous. They are bloodthirsty and frenzied, though lacking in intelligence, their strength is terrifying. Even a peak Battle Sect entering might not come out alive. Countless lessons have proven this, as many who sought to find treasure there disappeared without a trace, including some of the strongest figures in the Central Plains.
As more and more strong individuals vanished in the Barbaric Ancient Domain, its reputation grew darker. Eventually, no one dared to set foot there. However, no one expected that the Ancient Bodhi Tree would emerge there.
“No wonder this old man revealed this information. The Treasure Identification Mountain and the other two great sects, entering the Barbaric Ancient Domain would be suicidal. They want to attract more people, creating chaos to fish in troubled waters,” the Pharmacist Elder said slowly. He understood the danger of the domain and the reason for the Treasure Mountain Elder’s generosity.
“Hehe, each time the Ancient Bodhi Tree emerges, it will trigger strange phenomena. Within the next month, everyone should gradually feel it and realize the truth of my words,” the Treasure Mountain Elder said with a smile. “I have provided the information, and this spatial transaction has come to an end. Thank you all for your presence.”
The hall quieted, and people began to leave. “Let’s go too. The Ancient Bodhi Tree is indeed wondrous. If we have the chance, we must see it.” The Pharmacist Elder said softly. This was a golden opportunity. If Xiao Yan could obtain the Bodhi Heart, his path to the Sage stage would be clear. Then, the Starfall Pavilion would have another Sage, providing more assurance in confrontations with the Soul Hall.
“Before that, we must get the ancient map,” the Pharmacist Elder said with a faint smile, looking at the thin black-robed figure who had just left with the map. His face showed a cold grin.
“Let’s go,” the Pharmacist Elder stood up and walked out of the hall, followed by Xiao Yan and the others. They knew a fierce battle was likely imminent.
After the exchange ended, the Pharmacist Elder disappeared for a while, then returned, leading Xiao Yan and the others out, flying northwest and stopping at a rugged peak. “This is where they must pass. Given the nature of those three old devils, even if they possess precious items, they won’t take a detour.”
“Teacher, who are those guys?” Xiao Yan asked, nodding slightly.
“A perverse and strange sect called the Cloud Rain Sect. They enhance their strength by cultivating ‘meat pots,’ young girls with excellent talent, teaching them cultivation methods, and using special techniques to absorb their Dou Qi. This method is too brutal, and the women often die within ten days after being drained.”
“The Cloud Rain Sect has over a thousand female disciples, all serving as ‘meat pots’ for those three old devils…”
“Truly a despicable sect,” Cai Lin and Little Fairy Doctor said coldly.
“Quite despicable. They were once expelled from the Central Plains, but they’ve returned. I fought one of them once, injuring him, but I was wounded by the other two. I didn’t kill him, but I never thought I’d meet them again… Their reputations for perversion date back further than the Blood River Heavenly Venerable. The eldest, Heaven Scorpion, is at the peak of nine-rank Battle Sect, half a step to the Semi-Sage stage. The second, Earth Scorpion, should be around eight-rank, and the third, Human Scorpion, is probably six-rank. Together, they can challenge a Semi-Sage.”
Xiao Yan’s eyes flashed with surprise. These three old devils were indeed formidable. Such power was at the peak of the Central Plains. No wonder they could produce the nine-colored Pill Lightning.
As Xiao Yan was about to ask more, the Pharmacist Elder suddenly looked up, gazing at the distant horizon. “They’re here…”
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