Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio
The Divine Tree stretched to the horizon. It didnât just have a great height, it also had a shocking expanse. One didnât need to count how many men were needed to encircle the tree, because the world inside the tree wasnât any smaller than the world in any large city. Even the smallest spaces inside its branches were still large enough to accommodate flying carriages.
When the crowd entered the tree, they were in a large group, but as they continued venturing deeper into the tree, they ended up getting separated.
Jiang Chen and his two magical clones were together, and Shangguan Ru and her companions were still traveling with him. After they proceeded carefully, the passage formed by the branches started changing, and soon they were all separated and sent to different places. When the disturbance of separation came to an end, they discovered that they werenât just separated from the others that they knew, but several strangers had even appeared in their vicinity.
âThe people who came with you must rest for a while so that the test will be fair and just,â Ji Yuanâs voice reverberated near every personâs ears.
The talented youths immediately discovered that they had lost contact with their protectors, which made the place quickly descend into panic. Everyone became restless and uneasy. But at least their places didnât change again.
âWhat is the Wizard Clan planning?â Someone asked in a low voice.
Since the Wizard Clan members had the Divine Tree, they were now in their home ground and possessed great advantages. They had now gathered all the myriad clansâ geniuses here, and, if they decided to aim their weapons at them and slaughter them all, the consequences would be dreadful.
âThe Wizard Clan isnât that daring. Moreover, it isnât impossible for the sanctity-grade continentsâ apex factions to deal with the Divine Tree. They just arenât willing to sustain grave losses.â
âIf the Wizard Clan dares to take such actions, the myriad clansâ anger would engulf them.â After a short while, the talented youths managed to calm down after they gave this matter enough consideration.
âThere are many caves inside the Divine Tree, and, if you can get into a cave, you will reach the banquet region. Every cave of the tree has guards that are divided into three grades, black gold, mysterious iron, and snow-white silver. Every person will get a different seat and fruit according to the cave he goes through.â The voice of a Wizard Clan member echoed all around again, but this time, it wasnât Ji Yuan.
Jiang Chen and a small group of people could discern that it was the Wizard Clan woman, Hou Qin. After they understood the rules, all the geniuses started surveying the surroundings and looking for the caves.
Meanwhile, the magical clone, Master Luo Cheng, and Han Congâer were together in a region inside the tree. As Han Congâer thought about what she had said to Shangguang Ru, an odd look appeared on her pretty face. Han Congâer probably wasnât as pretty as Shangguang Ru, but she had an alluring body and a charming character.
âBe careful!â Master Luo Cheng warned her in a low voice.
Han Congâer realized then that they werenât alone here, and there were still other strangers here.
âItâs the Divine Honor Academyâs members.â Han Congâer quickly understood why the master had warned her.
The three great academies had always had a hostile relationship, and the heaven-grade and sanctity-grade continents governed by them would often fight each other. Since they would all gather here on this day, some people were worried whether a conflict would break out between them, and this was why different campâs people assembled in different places within the Divine Tree.
They all had the same objectives, and the three campsâ Junior Heavenly Kings all had an agreement with each other. But now, they had been arranged like this, and it was unknown whether the Wizard Clan had done it on purpose or inadvertently. If both sides ran into each other in such a sealed region, a conflict might be unavoidable.
In the Abundance Land Academyâs camp, there were only two people, Han Congâer and Master Luo Cheng. As for the Divine Honor Academy, it had more than ten people, and they were all acquainted with each other. Those peopleâs Holy Awarenesses were sweeping Master Luo Cheng. It seemed as if they didnât plan to leave, and they were planning on targeting Master Luo Cheng.
âGreat master, how many can you block?â Han Congâerâs expression became ice-cold. Even though she was a beautiful female cultivator, she had a firm and resolute side, and she was aware that a bitter battle would be unavoidable.
In the group from the Divine Honor Academy, these dozen people were discussing the master with each other. âItâs the great master called Luo Cheng, and it was he who opened the Sundry Goods Store and sold Immortal Elixirs and Doctrine Artifacts ceaselessly.â
âWhy is a great master like him here?â
âDidnât they say that they already restricted the followers? Could it be that even geniuses who donât have a talent in cultivation can get an invitation letter?â
âLetâs stop this meaningless discussion, a great opportunity has presented itself to us.â A thin man put a stop to such a discussion.
âSenior brother Liu Feng, what do you mean by this?â
âThe great master doesnât have any protection in the Divine Tree, and, if we can take him down and feed him the Divine Loyalty Insect that was bred by me, wouldnât we get as many Immortal Elixirs and Doctrine Artifacts as we wanted in the future?â Liu Feng made an alluring and provocative speech, and everyone was tempted by him, but they still had their own qualms.
âIf such a matter spread around, all the great masters would hold a grudge against us,â someone who was still hesitant spoke.
âWe can use the woman next to him as a reason to target him. If he meddles in other peopleâs business, we will have a valid reason for taking him down. Why donât you imagine the Doctrine Artifacts, as well as the innumerable Immortal Elixirs, that we will get in the future,â Liu Feng said. Upon hearing his last words, the hesitation apparent on peopleâs faces disappeared, and it was replaced by zealotry.
âLetâs listen to senior brother Liu.â
Upon hearing this, Liu Feng revealed a satisfied smile and said inwardly, What a group of idiots!
Liu Feng didnât want to share resources with more than ten people, and he had already started considering inwardly which people he should spare among them.
Master Luo Cheng wasnât waiting for other people to take action, and he was about to leave with Han Congâer.
âStop!â However, they were stopped before they could leave.
âYoung Miss Han, what a coincidence!â Just as Liu Feng had said, they would pretend that they were only targeting Han Congâer alone.
These people werenât aware of the number of Master Scrolls possessed by Master Luo Cheng, and they also werenât aware of the protection of the Yaoguang Holy Landâs vice-master. However, neither of these things would be useful within the Divine Tree.
âWho are you?â Han Congâer asked coldly.
âIâm just a nobody, who isnât worth mentioning, but many of my senior brothers were killed by the Shangguang family members, while you have a good relationship with the Shangguang familyâs young miss,â Liu Feng spoke, while he revealed a mocking smile.
âIs this why you want to kill me?â Han Congâer wasnât surprised by his words, and she drew her sword.
âGreat master, I will join you after a short while.â Han Congâer didnât forget to transmit her voice to Master Luo Cheng. Since these people were targeting her, then they surely wouldnât dare to rashly target someone with a respectable status like Master Luo Cheng.
âYou wonât manage to escape,â Master Luo Cheng replied.
Han Congâer frowned as she discovered then that they were encircled. These people all held small jars in their hands. âAre you members of the Western Field School?â Upon witnessing those black small jars, Han Congâerâs face turned pale with fright.
âThat is right. Young Miss Han, I have here a fire awaiting you,â Liu Feng sneered coldly, while an evil glint flickered in his eyes.
A fire? Han Congâerâs expression turned more unsightly. That was an evil object that could get a woman to lose her mind. As Han Congâer observed these men, they all wore the same suit. She couldnât help but consider putting an end to her own life.
âThis is Master Luo Cheng, do you dare to act so recklessly?â Han Congâer was forced to announce the great masterâs name.
However, this was what Liu Feng had wanted, and he looked over at Master Luo Cheng with his small eyes
âGreat master, these are our personal grudges. So please donât meddle in this matter,â Liu Feng said.
Another person spoke then because he was afraid that Master Luo Cheng would really refrain from intervening in this matter, and he said with a smile, âGreat Master, you can probably stay here and witness how marvelous are our witchcraft techniques.â
There wasnât any man alive who could bear such a provocation, and Han Congâer couldnât help but look nervously at the great master.