owlsbooks Chapter 29: The Evergreen Tree Demon
Chapter 29: The Evergreen Tree Demon
The Mangdang Mountains.
The mountains rise high and stretch for a full 100,000 miles, hiding countless great demons and exuding an indescribable wild atmosphere.
Thousands of peaks stand like halberds, and towering cliffs spread like a screen; one magnificent mountain range after another intertwines, like an earth dragon lurking on the land.
This place is already on the frontier, separating the Qingmu Sect from the other two Golden Core sects.
As far as Fang Yun knew, the three major sects had dominated this region since ancient times.
Their influence extends to a territory spanning six or seven hundred thousand miles!
Qin Yao received a report from a disciple of the sect that she had accidentally discovered a second-tier tree demon in the Mangdang Mountains.
I don't know any more information. That disciple was at the Qi Refining stage of cultivation and didn't dare to get close enough to watch.
The five people traveled by flying boat, crossing mountains and rivers, and finally arrived here.
As the sun sets, a red sun rises and falls amidst the sea of clouds, disappearing into the depths of the mountains, creating a breathtakingly beautiful sunset.
Even though he was on the outskirts of the mountain range, Fang Yun still dared not be careless.
He took out an exceptionally exquisite storage bag, from which he retrieved the array plate and magic flag, shimmering with wisps of lightning, and handed them to everyone to carry with them.
This was a second-tier low-grade "Thunder Python Formation" that he bought by spending all his savings and six thousand spirit stones.
It can be carried with you, but if you activate it at full power more than three times, it will gradually break down and explode.
It is equivalent to a powerful, one-time-use array magic weapon.
He handed over the main formation plate to Qin Yao, who was undoubtedly their main source of power.
After a night's rest, the five of them got ready and set off into this ancient mountain forest.
The fallen leaves underfoot were soft, and old vines entwined the branches, blocking the sunlight overhead.
Towering trees rise from the ground, covered in moss, leaning against stubborn rocks, silently watching all outsiders.
The vast mountains are not lifeless; the earth rustles, birdsong is clear and continuous in the distance, and various small animals roam about.
The scene was vibrant with life, and everything was thriving.
Fang Yun and his group were cautious and dared not fly in the sky, maintaining their formation as they ventured deeper into the mountains.
It took the five of them seven or eight days to finally reach their destination, where they found a small valley.
The valley is bathed in sunlight, and the vegetation is lush, with all sorts of plants growing.
The exotic flowers and rare herbs, their leaves shimmering with rosy light, have grown into precious medicinal plants.
In the center of the valley, an ancient tree, resembling a ginkgo, is hidden in the dense forest, with thousands of veins in its leaves, a deep green.
It has grown for countless years, and is as thick as dozens of people could hug it. Its canopy stretches to the sky, and its old bark is cracked like scales.
Between the cracks in the tree trunk, a faint bluish-gold light emanated, like blood flowing through veins, displaying an astonishing and vigorous vitality.
This tree spirit was well hidden; it would have been difficult to find it without prior intelligence.
"Senior, what race is this demon?"
Fang Yun and the others lay prone on the mountain peaks on both sides, their eyes burning with intensity.
"It seems to be... an evergreen tree?"
Qin Yao recognized it and said with a hint of surprise, "This kind of tree is a very rare natural treasure. It can grow for tens of thousands of years, so it is also known as the Evergreen Tree."
"Unexpectedly, this tree has developed sentience and transformed into a tree spirit, making it very suitable for refining the powerful natal spiritual weapons of the Green Wood Sect."
Perhaps sensing the watchful gaze, the evergreen tree spirit shook its leaves, making a rustling sound.
It concealed its various wonders, hiding itself deep within the secluded forest of the valley, becoming increasingly inconspicuous.
Fang Yun couldn't wait and began his hunting plan.
The five of them each chose a direction, with Qin Yao taking the lead, and suddenly activated the array flags in their hands.
The next moment, a burst of lightning erupted, dazzling and bright, sealing off the valley and the sky!
Thunder and fire are explosive and are the bane of plants.
Lightning coalesced into a gigantic python hundreds of feet long, roaring with thunder, and descended from the sky, instantly destroying the entire land!
The once vibrant flowers, plants, and trees all exploded in the lightning.
The exposed rocks turned into lava in the high temperature, the soil began to crystallize, and the abundant wood spirit energy in the air was swept away!
Only then did the tree demon realize what was happening. Countless branches and roots stretched out, lashing out incessantly like sharp swords piercing in all directions.
Unfortunately, the once lush valley has turned into a lava hell, and the wood spirit's advantage has vanished.
The leaves rustled, like the roar of a trapped beast, deliberately colliding with the Thunder Python Formation.
Fang Yun's expression hardened as he felt his internal magical power being devoured by the array plate in his hand, like a wild horse that had broken free.
This tree spirit is very strong!
"As expected of a rare and precious treasure, it is full of spiritual energy and demonic power, comparable to a cultivator at the peak of the early Foundation Establishment stage..."
Qin Yao's gaze was solemn, but she breathed a sigh of relief.
If this tree demon were at the mid-Foundation Establishment stage, Fang Yun, with his cultivation level, would definitely have failed to refine it.
This level is just right.
Qin Yao gripped the main array plate, increased her magical power input, and simultaneously released her attack magic weapon.
They were two fiery red rings, carved with a pair of phoenixes, with golden flames burning on them, their sharpness unparalleled.
Amidst a dazzling burst of lightning, the ring fell like a meteor, crashing into the trunk of the wood spirit tree at a tricky angle.
With a snap, the seemingly indestructible evergreen tree broke in two, severely damaged!
"What a powerful Foundation Establishment artifact!"
Fang Yun's pupils contracted upon seeing this.
He even felt that these two Fire Phoenix Rings alone could destroy his second-tier grand formation!
Qin Yao remained calm and composed. These two magical ring artifacts were one of the betrothal gifts sent by the Chen family.
The formation trapped the heavens and earth, while Qin Yao launched the main attack and fought fiercely, in less than two hours.
They beat the tree demon to the point of near death, shattering its trunk into hundreds of pieces, and scattering its emerald green leaves all over the ground.
Fang Yun seized the opportunity and took out a bronze lamp.
With Qin Yao's help, they successfully extracted the tree demon's soul and sealed it within a secret artifact.
"This tree demon's magical power and demonic aura will soon dissipate into the world. Deal with it quickly!"
Fang Yun nodded emphatically, suppressing his excitement, and quickly took out a pill-refining furnace.
According to the secret manual, the flesh and blood of a demon beast must be refined into a demon spirit pill.
In this way, he assimilated with the demon, possessing a physical body and magical power at the Foundation Establishment level, and finally attempted to devour the demon's soul.
Fang Yun moved quickly, flames rose, and he threw the demon remains scattered all over the ground into the furnace.
The method for refining the Demon Spirit Pill is very simple: just keep compressing it.
By removing the dross and retaining the essence, the most primal blood energy and demonic power are extracted.
During this process, Qin Yao would occasionally intervene, crushing the incredibly tough body of the Foundation Establishment demon for him.
In the end, Fang Yun completely refined this evergreen tree.
Only some scraps and scraps remain, which will be used for weapon forging in the future.
Inside the alchemy furnace, a single emerald-green elixir floated, its color pure and translucent, as beautiful and flawless as jade, radiating light.
On the surface of the Demon Spirit Pill, pale golden patterns spread and intertwined to form a towering tree with falling leaves, lifelike and vivid.
This pill contains the essence of all the flesh and blood of a second-tier demon beast, and its energy is vast and boundless.
It's not meant to be eaten directly.
Fang Yun picked up the Demon Spirit Pill, his eyes hardening.
He used his flying sword to slice open the flesh of his abdomen, revealing a long, narrow wound.
That is where the dantian is located in the human body.
Despite the pain, Fang Yun inserted his fingers into the mangled flesh and stuffed the demon spirit pill inside.